Do you know why there is a speed bump? Because drivers can't help but drive dangerously next to this elementary school Do you know why there are flex posts next to the speed bump? Because drivers would avoid the speed bump and use the bike lane to continue their dangerous driving

In last Sunday's sermon, I used the Canada census in an illustration as part of my sermon. It would have involved two minutes of time at the very maximum. I decided to expand on this and make into my latest article. #Canada #census ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ mysundayblog.com/2026/05/13/t...

Hugs for everyone for whom this is a hard day. I see you and am sending you love.

As a pastor I find preaching a message on Mothers Day is very hard. A day to celebrate Mothers...those incredible women who raised us, nurtured us & raised us into who we are. For others it is day of complicated emotions. A gut punch to those struggling with loss, infertility and estrangement.

We call ourselves "intelligent," yet the humblest fungus can decompose waste and build soil, a tree can harness solar energy, and a wetland can purify water—all without toxic byproducts. True intelligence is learning from these systems, not bulldozing them.

Ontario's plan to merge 36 conservation authorities into 9 is facing growing backlash. Critics warn it could weaken local expertise, increase flood risks and undermine environmental protections. 🔗: brockpress.com/ontario-face... #onpoli #conservationauthorities #watershedconservationcoalition

A couple more weeks and the leaves will be out on this beautiful survivor of a sugar maple tree. #ThickTrunkTuesday #Tree #sentinel #Nature 🌳

Scripture first. But an illustration has a way of bringing back the attention of the listener. Just as long as it is not boring. Personal stories almost always deliver, but vary your approach and keep them fresh. #Preaching

It can be intimidating being a person of faith on social media, even on Bluesky, even with a fairly inoffensive gentle little faith like mine.

Ran my 9th consecutive 50k Pick Your Poison Trail Run last Saturday. Tough conditions and a different outcome this year. As always, such an amazing race. I had so much fun. My race recap. ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ theoldfellowgoesrunning.com/2026/04/27/a...

Alert: Unlabelled Genetically Engineered Fruits & Vegetables in Your Produce Section vitalitymagazine.com/alert-unlabe...

UK’s church denominations and Christian organizations to call on churches to screen the newly released People’s Emergency Briefing film on the climate and nature crises.TV presenter and activist, Chris Packham, fronts the film. #ClimateCrises 🌎 www.thetablet.co.uk/news/churche...

Too many of us are living as if we have more than one Earth's worth of resources to consume: but there's a lot more positive action out there than headlines suggest. Read on, and don't forget to share what you learn!

This cupcake that a teacher gave a at my crosswalk was part of her lesson plans. The lesson was listening carefully to instructions. Mrs. Steingard made a big batch of cupcakes, 1 for everyone in class & one for me. Unlike all the others, there was only 1 with orange icing to match my orange gear.

"Mosquitoes in Iceland are more than a curiosity or future annoyance. They are a warning...," #ClimateChange phys.org/news/2026-04...

With today being #recordstoreday, and #EarthWeek starting tomorrow, thought it was fitting to share the classic "Big Yellow Taxi" from 1970 by Canadian recording artist Joni Mitchell. The graphics on her lyric video is very powerful. #Earth www.youtube.com/watch?v=2595...

#StampShareSaturday Iran Scott #2071 issued on May 17, 1981 commemorating Telecommunications Day. #stampcollecting #philately #Iran

Arrogance is believing we can endlessly take without giving back. Arrogance is thinking technological cleverness will always save us from ecological collapse. Arrogance is assuming nature is a foe to be battled,rather than the very system that gives us life.

Article I wrote, predominantly based on my message from last Sunday's sermon at 3 Presbyterian churches. All the non-meme photos are my own taken with my 17 year old Fuji Finepix point and shoot camera. #doubt #jesus #faith #nature #DoubtingThomas #presbyterian 🙏 mysundayblog.com/2026/04/15/l...

We call ourselves "intelligent," yet the humblest fungus can decompose waste and build soil, a tree can harness solar energy, and a wetland can purify water—all without toxic byproducts. True intelligence is learning from these systems, not bulldozing them.

Treehugger is a label I happily accept. Here's a tree that hugs back. 🤗🌴🌲🌳😁 [credit in ALT]

I have never thought about this. But it got me thinking. This is 100% true with every cyber truck I have seen on the road.

the discussion

With the 1st snows in early November, by April I am looking for signs of spring. Though everything still looks dormant, there are more and more days that creep above freezing. Nature is slowly arousing from its sleep. On Tuesday I spotted this vivid moss peeking through the snow in the forest.

“Each time a man stands up for an ideal, or acts to improve the lot of others, or strikes out against injustice, he sends forth a tiny ripple of hope.” Robert F. Kennedy, Day of Affirmation speech at Cape Town Univ in 1966. Full text here... www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/rfk...

Photo taken April 7th on my 17 year old Fuji Finepix camera. Still a lot of snow in the forests. If you get off the hard pack trail, you can sink up to your knees. This natural tree seat was very welcoming for a little rest break. #ThickTrunkTuesday #FujiFinepix #photography #canada #root 📸🌳❄️

Though the calendar says "spring", some years we get snow even in May. I live in the bluish area on the map. Further east in the area in purple got more snow. #Canada #spring

What if one of the most powerful climate solutions isn’t technology—but conversation? This week in Talking Climate, we're talking about hairdressers inspiring climate convos, war supercharging emissions, and more positive content creators to follow. Read on!

As Christ carried the cross, a little robin is said to have tried to ease his suffering, plucking barbs from the crown of thorns. A drop of blood fell upon its breast, marking it red to this day—a tale of compassion and kindness. #GoodFriday #Folklore

I am quite old school and am slow at embracing new things. It took me years to be comfortable enough on my two Wordpress blogs. I'm finding many of my favorites blog writers are now writing on Substack. Are there any advantages to Substack over other platforms? #blogging

Not only does parabens pose human health risks and concerns, they also pose environmental risks and concerns. #parabens davidsuzuki.org/living-green...

We have a responsibility to protect Canada’s extraordinary natural heritage – from our lakes and forests to our mountains and coastlines. Our new Nature Strategy will protect up to 2.4 million km² of our lands and oceans — and mobilise new capital for sustained conservation efforts going forward.

Really not a hot take: I'm convinced that if we take our faith seriously, we'll be at the front of the line demanding climate action. Glad to be cited alongside long-time IPCC leader Sir John Houghton here, as many UK CoE leaders make that case.

It was a year ago that a massive ice storm hit my region in Canada. Everyone had their own story. This is mine. theoldfellowgoesrunning.com/2025/04/16/t...

I know it's a metaphor and it's a great one but it made me think. We started Hügelkultur today for a vegetable garden and I saw the first monarch of the season yesterday on planted milkweed. The seeds we sow.

My latest article on the church blog. Based on last Sunday's message at Willis, Esson and Knox Uptergrove Presbyterian Churches. #lent mysundayblog.com/2026/03/27/i...

This week in Talking Climate, we cover making cities walkable, losing sleep in the heat, and three ways to cool your home. Read on for all the details, and don't forget to share what you learn with others!

The thought of getting struck by a driver crosses my mind every time I walk up to the highway for my shift. R.I.P. Peter Clark. 🙏🚸 www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/artic...

Sometimes I use a post on Bluesky as a bookmark for myself. Such as this one. The trail running calendar for my province of Ontario for this coming year. #running #trailrunning gotrail.run/en/calendar/...

Today I ran 50km from home to Totnes & got the train back. A low carbon adventure. Once I left Newton Abbot behind, I followed mostly new lanes & paths. Three singing Firecrests & one Cirl Bunting the birdy highlights. Loved the smell of Wild Garlic as I ran alongside the Teign. #Running

Ice remaining on the Great Lakes is still quite thick. Icebreaker ships are now in operation to break up the lake ice. Breaking ice helps prevent the formation of ice jams, which can cause flooding in nearby coastal communities. As well as reopening shipping channels. www.canada.ca/en/canadian-...

Why aren’t more Christians demanding climate action? Only 31% of Evangelical Protestants have faith in the truth about climate change 👀 An enlightening conversation with @katharinehayhoe.com about the opportunity for Christians to “Care for Creation” youtu.be/9cHQTMUisA8?...

"I'm imagining a world where we figure this out. Or, I'm imagining a world where we don't exist". #Consumerism

"Traditionally, people who love the outdoors have been asked to do things like carpool or use reusable water bottles. These actions are good and important, but they put the emphasis on small changes, rather than larger-scale impacts and systemic actions." yaleclimateconnections.org/2026/03/the-...

Tomorrow is #WorldWaterDay. This is an article I have just finished to raise awareness of our world's water. #water 💧 theoldfellowgoesrunning.com/2026/03/21/w...

When we talk about climate solutions, anger and worry decreases: and hope rises! When we make climate action visible, it becomes contagious. This week's Talking Climate covers Indigenous-led conservation, extreme heat, and guerrilla gardeners.

prevention.

"We could have been..." We should have done..."; but the past lies in the cemetery of bygones. Still, yesterday's burial ground can be today's fertile field. Past mistakes can be nutrients, feeding the seeds we sow. Today's plantings can be tomorrow's harvest". ~Karen Callinan~ #Quote 🙏

It was a year ago that a very special maple tree was destroyed in the field behind where I live. Very emotional to see it gone, it took me several months to write about it and honour it. Here is the finished article. #Tree theoldfellowgoesrunning.com/2025/09/27/g...

However high gas prices are, they are much higher. The cost of burning fossil fuels is far more than you pay at the pumps. #fossilfuels #gasprices