Brummet's Conscious Blog

" I am not bound for any public place,  But for ground of my own  Where I have planted vines  And orchard trees,  And in the heat of the day  Climbed up  Into the healing shadow  Of the woods. " ~ Wendell Berry ~~~     Follow us & find our Books:   on Amazon Visit:   Drum It With Brummet Blog Subscribe:   Brummet Media​ YouTube Channel​  ​ ~~~

Latest Release: h ttps://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0DYVVZHS6 Down The Road   (Memoir) A passion project honoring the Brummet & Rotar families by sharing a collection of memories written by family members, spanning 4 generations.    Opening with Dave's grandmother, Maria, who bravely travelled alone from a remote Romanian village to meet & marry a man she didn't know. It continues with the life-story of her eldest son Tony Brummet, a Canadian politician.  Continuing the saga, her second son Frank shares his memories starting with tales of growing up in the Okanagan Valley, where he later raised his children - including Dave. Dave closes the book with an emotional look at how this memoir impacted him, that he would have never known about their lives in this way with out their written tales that they left behind.   Get your copy today @:  https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0DYVVZHS6  

The  Recommended Resources  series has been published for over 2 decades.  With this series, Dave and I have the pleasure of sharing some great resources which can include:   - positive impact organizations and events - citizen science projects  - links to helpful articles, amazing resources & exciting interviews It would, of course, be fantastic if you see a way to: thank them for their work network with them share the sites  get involved in some way ** Want to see a non-profit listed here?   Send us a message  on  FaceBook  ( facebook.com/lillian.brummet )  or  LinkedIn  ( linkedin.com/in/ldbrummet ) --   Saugeen Conservation focuses on managing the natural resources of the Saugeen Watershed. Info :  https://www.saugeenconservation.ca -- SCAT Street Cat Rescue Program Inc works to improve the quality of feline care, and improving the quality of life for street cats through fostering, adoption, trap-n...

Today, (below), I am sharing excerpted information taken from the S eeds of Diversity   e-newsletter.  Connecting #Canadian #Gardeners with Canadian #Seed Companies, and #Garden Suppliers.  Where to Get Canadian Seeds! Did you know that most of the vegetable seeds sold at big stores, and retailed by large seed companies, are produced in other countries, particularly the U.S.? Check the labels and look for Canadian-produced seeds. Canada has lots of great home-grown seeds, and we'll help you find them!   Use our  Canadian Seed Finder It makes sense that seeds produced near you will grow better than seeds produced in a different climate. That's why we've listed all the vegetable seeds available from 120 Canadian seed companies, and made it easy for you to filter them by region. You can even search for certified organic seeds, and bulk quantities. You have to check the details on each company's web site to find out which seeds are produced in Canada, but if they're...

Poetry Time This monthly series began more than a decade ago in an effort to encourage the joys of poetry. Here we celebrate other poet's work, as well as our own. If you would like to submit, simply visit the  ABOUT  page for guidelines & contact information. ALLITERATION The limpid light lay loosely on the land When Wendel went to watch the washing waves, He brought a bunch of books about a boy And spent the summer sitting on the sand. A mood most mild and mellow moved his mind To tell a tale to twenty traveling teens, In just their jeans they jested, jumped and joked While signing silly songs to set the scene. Wendel wasn't wise in worldly ways, In his humble heart he held that he Could not conceive of coddling cranky cows, And he never knew that gnats could knock their knees. © Frank Brummet  (February 2006) * This poem was written by Dave's father in February, 2008 - who enjoyed studying the art of poetry.  Here he is exploring alliteration, a wonderful tool...

Drop into this fantastic discussion about poetry, grief, and more  In this engaging interview, Lillian delves into their newest poetry book,  Poetic Wanderings , the third addition to their poetry series.  This heartfelt collection pays tribute to her father-in-law, Frank Nick Brummet, whose rich storytelling inspired many of the poems. Lillian shares how  Poetic Wanderings  honors Frank’s legacy, emphasizing the importance of preserving our stories and experiences to connect generations, celebrate life, and learn from the past. Available @: Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/poetic-wanderings-honoring-a-legacy--64423815 And  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5NUiEZRBVxoCgcRYKtrVtG ~~~     Follow us & find our Books:   on Amazon Visit:   Drum It With Brummet Blog Subscribe:   Brummet Media​ YouTube Channel​  ​ ~~~