Brummet's Conscious Blog

 -- Announcement --  We were thrilled to hear from Aaron ( of  Factor5group.com ) who set us up with a listing on Small Business BC's new program : " BC Marketplace ". We've since signed up for an account so that we could edit our listing with images and links, etc. If you have a business, you may want to check out this free resource. This program is supported both by the BC Government and the Government of Canada and is designed to drive traffic to small businesses within the province of BC. They utilize various marketing efforts to promote this site. If you have time, please do check out our spot on their website at:  https://marketplacebc.ca/marketplace/brummet-media-group ~~   Visit the Brummet's @: http://BrummetMedia.ca ~~

Ancient Healing Music *A wonderful article written by Caven Masuku (with liberal editing by Lillian Brummet) that shares how shaman used music as part of their ancient healing methods - how this is being revived and the joy of traditional African music. " When I first listened to the mbira sound, I wanted to hear more and more. I could not stop it, I was sick until I learned to play, so I could hear these sounds. ", said Zimbabwe's Mbira Queen maestro, Stella Rambisai Chiweshe. The above experience is not unique to Stella, (as she is known by her legions of fans), Those same feelings also inspired the only Mbira music ensemble in Gweru, the Midlands Mbira Crew,  to the traditional beat. The group is a brainchild of three mbira enthusiasts, Trymore Marowa,  Chigama Hope and James Chiguvare was formed in November last year and are about to release their first album soon. The trio reveals that as they play and listen to the Mbira beat they get " engrossed by the spiritu...

It's A Great Time To Read A Book Books are an awesome  gift!! Find all of our books (print or ebook) via  our website:  http://brummetmedia.ca/store.html or purchase from  Amazon.com   or  Amazon.ca

 Recommended Resources Welcome to another segment of our highly recommended resources :) ...Have a resource you'ed like to share? Let us know!  (www.BrummetMedia.ca ) The Farley Foundation works within Ontario (Canada) helping low-income people provide proper health care for their sick or injured pets. Info :  https://www.farleyfoundation.org/ Farm Folk - City Folk works to connect local food providers with local businesses and markets - ensuring engaged, environmentally sustainable, food-secure communities.  Info:  https://www.farmfolkcityfolk.ca/ Fatal Light Awareness Program (FLAP) works to increase awareness about our impact on wildlife like birds and moths - from reflective glass and pollinator gardens to night lights.  Info :  https://flap.org/ ~~   Visit the Brummet's @:  http://BrummetMedia.ca   ~~

Understanding Prose and Poetry  *Written by Marco A Bomfoco -  a lifelong language and storytelling enthusiast and a passionate advocate of quality education for all. He lives in southern Brazil. You can reach Marco at http://marcobomfoco.blogspot.com/ Prose and poetry are the two common forms of the literary discourse. Although we are not aware of this, at least in two ways we can react to discourses. Specifically, we can enjoy or appreciate them. The key to true appreciation is enjoyment and this depends largely on your attitude to literature in general. Enjoyment must not be confused with appreciation. For instance, we often enjoy a poem without fully understand its meaning. The reason has to do with the nature of the genres. Poetry calls attention primarily to the "music" of the words, while prose, for its meaning. Prose is the kind of writing that does not fit a recognized poetical form, that is, it does not have metrical structure. In prose, a writer may express herself...

-- Quote of the Day --  © BrummetMedia.ca   "Looking behind I am filled with gratitude.  Looking forward I am filled with vision.  Looking upward I am filled with strength.  And looking within I discover peace."   ...an Apache prayer  ~~   Visit the Brummet's @: http://BrummetMedia.ca ~~

Hi all !!  This time of year, despite COVID, numerous charities are struggling to provide services to their local communities and support their volunteers at the same time. As many of our blog readers might already be aware... at the top of our blog, just under the heading, there is a row of tabs... they look like file tabs... click there and you'll find various pages beyond what you see here on this home page of the blog.  There, you'll also find a free resource page supporting local (Creston Valley region in BC, Canada) volunteer opportunities.  It is a one-stop resource for all new comers to the area, to learn what is available in our area, and for local residents in terms of support for their situation.  It is also a great resource for non-profits to become more aware of one-another, offer referrals to their clients and network with each other on any project they are looking at taking on. This time of year, people with a little excess income might be looking at ...

World of Writing - Author Interview Today we will be interviewing author Michelle Moore; mother to  three boys and founder and president of Mother’s Grace , a nonprofit that addresses the critical needs of mothers and their children in the midst of tragic life events. Her new book, A Mother’s Grace: Healing the World One Woman at a Time, shares the stories of 12 amazing moms who are setting the world on fire helping others. She invites our readers to visit her website ( Mothers-Grace.org ) and visit her at Facebook , Twitter and Instagram . *Special shout out to publicist Leslie Barret (of PRByTheBook.com ) for suggesting today's guest for our blog :) Q: So glad to have you on our blog, Michelle :) Let's start with learning a little about who you are behind the scenes... how would do you think a good friend might describe you? A: I think most of my friends would describe me as very authentic, real and balanced across my life. I think they would say I am a good mom to my 3 son...

 Recommended Resources Welcome to another segment of our highly recommended resources :) ...Have a resource you'ed like to share? Let us know!  (www.BrummetMedia.ca ) Everdale Environmental Learning Centre teaches sustainable living via hands-on projects and activities ranging from organic gardens to meadows and forests and alternative energy.  Info : https://www.everdale.org/ Evergreen helps cities become low-carbon, sustainable, green communities. Info : Evergreen.ca Evergreen Theatre : Cirriculum-baseed musical theatre touring shows, programs and workshops with actors, scientists ande educators.  Info :  https://www.evergreentheatre.com/ ~~   Visit the Brummet's @:  http://BrummetMedia.ca   ~~

5 ways to use your morning routine  to increase your toddler’s language skills    * Today's article comes to us via author Tinita Kearney ( PH.D., CCC-SLP/L) a speech-language pathologist who hails from New York and the DC area. She owns a speech therapy private practice and lives to empower families to be their child’s very best advocate and resource. Check out her newest children’s book series at lolakoala.com and subscribe to get weekly communication tips and tricks. As a wife, mother of two children under 2 and a business owner, I am all too familiar with just how busy each day can get! There are a million things to check off of the daily ‘To-Do’ list and not a million hours in which to do it all. But, like any parent, my children are always at the very top of my priority list, and this means that I am purposeful about finding creative ways to fit them into my hectic schedule. And since I just happen to also be a speech-language pathologist, this often takes the form...

-- Quote of the Day --  © BrummetMedia.ca "It’s scary to think that one day  we’re going to have to live without our mother,  or father, or brother, or husband, or wife,  ...of that one day we’re going to have to walk this earth  without our best friend by our side,  or them without us.  Appreciate your loved ones while you can,  because none of us are going to be here forever."  ~ unknown ~~   Visit the Brummet's @: http://BrummetMedia.ca ~~

 ©BrummetMedia.ca Did you know that Today, Dec 11th, is celebrated as International Mountain Day?  ©BrummetMedia.ca so... just how does one celebrate a mountain... and why?   ©BrummetMedia.ca  Well for one thing, mountains host 15% of the world's population and are responsible for half of the world's biodiversity, all the while providing freshwater and mitigating water flow for the valley's to enjoy below. Suprisingly, mountain terrain is quite fragile. The soil layer is thin and so when there's a forest fire or clear cut or mud slide, these mountains lose the little soil they have at an astounding rate.  ©BrummetMedia.ca I'm a huge fan of mountains, was happiest amongst them and have chosen to live in a lush valley where I am surrounded by them.   ©BrummetMedia.ca Around the planet, nearly 70% of mountain land is used for grazing and those animals actually improve the terrain if they are grazed properly. their hooves lightly churning the ground a...

 Recommended Resources Welcome to another segment of our highly recommended resources :) ...Have a resource you'ed like to share? Let us know!  (www.BrummetMedia.ca ) Equestrian Canada is a national non-profit advancing all horse relate sports, programs, events and therapy organizations.  Info :  https://www.equestrian.ca/ ETRA is an international therapeutic horse riding association  Info:  http://www.etra.ca/ Etobice Humane Society , an independent, all-volunteer, no-kill shelter offering animal care, rehoming and sanctuary.  Info:  https://etobicokehumanesociety.com/ ~~   Visit the Brummet's @:  http://BrummetMedia.ca   ~~

Figure of Speech: Alliteration * Written by Tanveer Abbasi The word ' alliteration' , has its origin in Latin word "littera", which means to start with the same letter.  In literature, alliteration means occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words in poetry or prose. The following are some examples of alliteration: - Peter Pounce (A character in the Novel "Joseph Andrews") -   She sells sea shells by the sea shore. (A tongue twister) -   How can a clam cram in a clean cream can? -   Can you can a can as a canner can can a can? -   Dan's dog, Dove, dove deep in the dam, drinking dirty water. -   The store clerk stood and stared at me in stupor. -   Dunkin' Donuts (Brand name) -   Your financial future will fell into a free-fall. -   Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers. -    PayPal (Brand name). -   The lion licked his lips. ...

-- Quote of the Day --  © BrummetMedia.ca "Nothing is more honourable  than a grateful heart."  ~ Seneca ~~   Visit the Brummet's @: http://BrummetMedia.ca ~~

It's A Great Time To Read A Book Books are an awesome  gift!! Find all of our books (print or ebook) via  our website: http://brummetmedia.ca/store.html or purchase from Amazon.com   or Amazon.ca

Head, Chest and Middle Voice - Explained.  * Today's article is timely with the holiday season bringing lots of carollers and singing groups together (spaced safely, of course). Here the author  Chuck L. Stewart takes us through the definitions of vocal registers, and invites our readers to check out the free lessons and information at:  https://practasing.com   "If you wish to converse with me, define your terms."  ~ Voltaire The Common Names of Vocal Registers: Chest Voice Low Middle Voice High Middle Voice Head Voice Super Head Voice Chest Voice got its name as a result of singers feeling a sympathetic vibration in the chest as they sang in the lowest part of their voices. Chest voice is not actually a sound, per se, but is a register. The size of the sound waves is such, that in the lowest register, the chest vibrates. Low Middle Voice is just above Chest Voice. It should blend with chest voice and may sound exactly the same, except it is on higher pit...

 Recommended Resources Welcome to another segment of our highly recommended resources :) ...Have a resource you'ed like to share? Let us know! (www.BrummetMedia.ca ) Environmental Law Centre began in 1982 in an effort to educate, advise, and empower Albertans (Canada) to protect the environment. Check out their blog, publications, and current programs at: ELC.AB.CA Environmental Studies Association of Canada is a network of scholarly environmental researchers, educators and scientists working across Canada and beyond.   Info : ESAC.CA Environmental Youth Alliance  : everything from rooftop gardens and other urban agriculture options, green building projects and community education programs. Info:  https://eya.ca/ ~~   Visit the Brummet's @:  http://BrummetMedia.ca   ~~

Eco - Events in December RCEN Speed Networking for Environmental Professionals event When : Fri. Dec 4th Where : online What : a networking event; meet & greet with like-minded environmental professionals. Info : https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/engo-virtual-speed-networking-tickets-129753563401 Urban Planning event When : Tuesday, Dec 8th  York University's Environmental and Urban Change planning program is offering a course preparation and study guide including program details and scholarship opportunities. Join the free exchange at:  https://planinfo20.eventbrite.ca First Nations Water Storytelling Event When : Tuesday Dec 15 Where : Online Info :  Join Storytelling Gatherer – Grandmother Kim Wheatley, Water Storyteller – Dr. Shirley Williams, Indigenous Outreach and Learning Coordinator – J’net Ayayqwayaksheelth and students from across the country online, as you listen to inspiring and educating Indigenous water stories. Pre-register at  https://waterlution.org/w...

Green Events While many of us will be avoiding events, there are still going to be a few happening here and there and as such I wanted to offer some ways to create an environmentally friendly event... these are audio archives of our old talk radio show, great for listening to while doing those dishes or other mundane chores :) : Greening Events Across the Globe Green Lifestyle; one step at a time Organizing Greener Events  Greener Funerals Green & Ethical Music Events Want more access to the archived episodes? Check out this link: http://www.brummetmedia.ca/radioarchives.html ~~   Visit the Brummet's @:  http://BrummetMedia.ca ~~