Brummet's Conscious Blog

-- Quote of the Day -- "I have always been delighted at the prospect of a new day,  a fresh try, one more start,  with perhaps a bit of magic waiting somewhere behind the morning." ~ J. B. Priestly, English author -- Conscious Discussions Talk Radio --  Wildlife, Family and Fossil Fuel will be our focus in today's Positive News episode. Keep a pen handy - we'll be offering lots of resources and information today! Join us live from 10-11 AM (pacific) & drop in to the live chat room, or access the archived episode at your convenience later on: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/consciousdiscussions/2012/01/31/positive-news Find Dave and Lillian Brummet, excerpts from their books, information about their radio program, newsletter, blog, and more at: www.brummet.ca * Support the Brummets by telling your friends, or visiting the Brummet's Store - every sale raises funds for charity as well! ...

-- Quote of the Day -- " If you are distressed by anything external,  the pain is not due to the thing itself  but to your own estimate of it;  and this you have the power to revoke at any moment ."  ~ Marcus Aelius Aurelius -- Referral Corner -- It is time for us to share more recommended resources for you to check out as time allows: The National Association of Voluntary and Community Action This charity's action is rooted in communities, bringing  local people together to campaign, volunteer and provide services. Working with over 160,000  support and development charities across England, they provide members with networking opportunities, advice, support, and training. www.navca.org.uk   Waste Away This organization offers tools, resources, products, projects, green energy solution and a variety of ways to create zero landfill growth. Check out their product ...

-- Quote of the Day -- " To insult someone we call him 'bestial'.  For deliberate cruelty and nature,  "human" might be the greater insult. "  ~ Isaac Asimov  -- Conscious Discussions Talk Radio Show -- Apologies, today's scheduled guest, Patrick Dati, was a no-show... and we weren't able to offer a different programing for your listening pleasure. However I do encourage you to check out the archived episodes instead :) Find Dave and Lillian Brummet, excerpts from their books, information about their radio program, newsletter, blog, and more at: www.brummet.ca * Support the Brummets by telling your friends, or visiting the Brummet's Store - every sale raises funds for charity as well!

-- Quote of the Day --  "Words are sacred. They deserve respect. If you get the right ones, in the right order, you can nudge the world a little."  ~ Tom Stoppard  -- World of Writing -- It is time for another World of Writing interview!  Mary Hitchcock Cone is a fiction writer specializing in short stories and mystery novels. She began writing in mid-life while on staff with the Trust for Public Land and Nature Conservancy . In 1997 Mary joined a Marin County–based writing group inspired by author Anne Lamott, whose members met weekly to share and critique their original fiction works. Mary was married for fifty-three years to the late Russell Cone, a journalist for the San Francisco Examiner , and raised two daughters. She instilled in her children the idea that living a life of meaning is an art. Mary currently resides in Sacramento, California. Moose Mash and Other Stories is publishe...

 -- Quote of the Day -- "Until justice is blind to color,  until education is unaware of race,  until opportunity is unconcerned with the color of men's skins,  emancipation will be a proclamation but not a fact."  ~ Lyndon Baines Johnson -- Conscious Discussions Talk Radio -- Our guest today is Glo Rod; the Executive Producer of the award winning organization: A Variety Of Pets Media (Texas, USA), which focuses on celebrating animal heroes including volunteers for rescue groups, foster pet parents, feral cat trappers, feral cat feeders and responsible pet parents.  Join us live @ 10AM-11 (pacific) / 11AM-12 (Mountain) ...or access the archived episode at your convenience. http://www.blogtalkradio.com/consciousdiscussions/2012/01/26/animal-rescue-heroes Find Dave and Lillian Brummet, excerpts from their books, information a...

-- Quote of the Day -- “ The measure of success is not whether you have a tough problem to deal with,  but whether it’s the same problem you had last year. " ~ John Dulles  -- Conscious Living Event -- Jan 26-29 31st Annual Guelph Organic Conference Location : University of Guelph, University Center Building - Geulph, ON (Canada) -- Of Composts -- Did you know that 30-50% of the waste sent to landfills is compostable organics?  Being that we’ve lost up to 50% of the organic components in soil on this planet – we can now see the importance of large scale composting systems.  One BC Canada company is working hard to establish efficient ways of doing this: check out – Transform Compost Systems LTD www.transformcompostsystems.com Find Dave and Lillian Brummet, excerpts from their books, information about their radio program, newsletter, blog, and mor...

 -- Conscious Living Event -- Jan 23-27 World of Concrete 2012 Location : Las Vegas, NV (USA) Info: www.WorldOfConcrete.com -- Conscious Discussions Talk Radio  -- Join us live @ 10AM-11 (Pacific) / 11AM-12 (mountain) for a look at two wonderful charities and their founder. Or access the archive later on via the link below. Author Mal Duane built a multimillion dollar real estate company from scratch, has a dream marriage, and, as a certified Professional Life and Recovery Coach. But more importantly, she is deeply involved with helping others discover and use their own power. Her life experience, including recovering from a decades-long struggle with alcoholism, has provided her with extensive hands-on, in-the-trenches experience for taking hold of a life and bringing forward the potential that lies buried beneath the scars and hurts. In 2007, she built the Katherine Holly Riley School in Mali, West Africa, which educates 100 children annually. She...

 -- 10 Tips for Making a Tree Change -- * Today's article about moving to rural locations was submitted by Sachin Tips for making a tree change include knowing what to do in the fire season, being wary of snakes, knowing to adjust for country driving and get involved with your local community. If you have decided to make the big move out to live in the country then there are a few things you should be aware of.  Other than finding a reputable removalist company to transport all your possessions and furniture to your new home, you should also be aware that living in a rural area can be very different from living in the city.  Don't forget that your new home will need to have home and contents insurance . Fire season You need to be aware that when living in a rural area the fire season can be a potential threat to your property.  If you live near bushland or even if you are on a farm, you can still be susceptible to bu...

-- Conscious Discussions Talk Radio -- Carmen Allgood, of Colorado (USA), has devoted most of her adult life to penetrating the mysteries of love. She has produced more than 50 events, benefits, and festivals to raise money for various non-profit organizations, and is a guest speaker at numerous functions.   Join us for an in-depth discussion on True Love... Live @ 10-11 AM Pacific (chat room will be available for live listeners) ...or access the archive later on: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/consciousdiscussions/2012/01/22/true-love Find Dave and Lillian Brummet, excerpts from their books, information about their radio program, newsletter, blog, and more at: www.brummet.ca * Support the Brummets by telling your friends, or visiting the Brummet's Store  

-- Quote of the Day -- “...I was a professional musician for most of my life and so for me when I sit down to write, it is like playing music –  I hear the rhythm and the sounds of the words…  for me is is about the whole visceral impact of the words…  how they sound; how they move.  …so when I sit down to type it is like playing piano or playing keyboard.  Writing feels like singing, it is like music coming out.” ~ Lynn Serafinn  Today's quote is a passage from a recent Conscious Discussions Talk Radio show episode -  Show Title: Is Marketing Making Us Ill? *Access the full discussion via the link below: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/consciousdiscussions/2011/12/11/is-marketing-making-us-ill -- Positive Eco-News -- I read (on the japanfs.org newsletter) that a heavy machinery manufacturer - Kawaski Heavy Industries Ltd - has been focusing on tidal power generation ...

-- Quote of the Day -- "By academic freedom I understand the right to search for truth and to publish and teach what one holds to be true. This right implies also a duty: one must not conceal any part of what on has recognized to be true. It is evident that any restriction on academic freedom acts in such a way as to hamper the dissemination of knowledge among the people  and thereby impedes national judgment and action."  ~ Albert Einstein -- Drum Workshops --  For those of you interested in our hand drum workshops... we have started up after a 3-month hiatus due to a relocation to Creston, BC. Our first workshop in Creston is scheduled for Jan 28th and is already booked solid. However we will be offering future workshop dates, and are now taking reservations for these:  Feb 11 & Feb 25. Reservations are necessary. Email : ldbrummet@yahoo.com  * Dave (instructor) is also now accepting individual lessons, priv...

-- Quote of the Day -- “ If you have health, you probably will be happy; and if you have health and happiness,  you have all the wealth you need…  even if it is not all you want.”  ~ Elbert Hubbard -- Conscious Discussions Talk Radio -- It is time for another Best of 2007 episode, Vol 13 today will focus on Passion, Balance & Philanthropy with two wonderful guests - Margaret Cecconet and Nancy Reid. Join us live (10-11 AM Pacific) and drop in the live chat room if you have a chance... or access the archived discussion later on via: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/consciousdiscussions/2012/01/19/best-of-2007-vol-13 Find Dave and Lillian Brummet, excerpts from their books, information about their radio program, newsletter, blog, and more at: www.brummet.ca * Support the Brummets by telling your friends, or visiting the Brummet's Store - every sale raises funds for charity as well!