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Hummingbird Feeder Heater : For -10˚ Celsius Weather – And Colder. * Written by Dave Brummet The final - tested and proved design; the spacer ring of wire shown here is removable and therefore can be used with any feeder design. Use the wire spacer for delicate plastic bottoms that are too close to the bulb, or when the temperatures rise enough to warrant having a spacer to expel excess heat.  For the first time in my life I am seeing humming birds still hanging around in cold, snowy December winter conditions! Granted, we do live in the Kootenay region of British Columbia, Canada where winter can be quite cold and frosty, but to have a bird not migrate as usual is strange indeed. We've seen them stay late into October before, but never this late.  As soon as we realized they were not going away for winter we started with daily checks and a thermos cozy (see pic) that conveniently fit the feeder and zipped closed around it. But by mid December the temperatures had the solution...

Poetry Time Today we have the honour of sharing a fellow author and published poet, online friend of ours, and regular contributor to our blog: Elise Smith, formally Elise Brooke. Recently married, this ambitious lady has several books now available for our readers to check out. Visit her at: https://www.mynzdreamblog.com Monotonous Day in day out I find myself searching… Sometimes I know what I am searching for,  ...other times I have not a clue on what to do. Am I fulfilling my purpose, I was placed here to fulfill? Or am I off track once again? I look for strength, power, comfort, and a provider. Most of all I search for answers, discernment and wisdom are what I need. The guidance I long for seems so hazed. If I scream would I be heard? Frustration endures, I am so sick of being human. I want to know, but there is little sign of showing. Is it today? Is it tomorrow?  Or another time? Is this world laughing at me? It sure seems every time I look to cross the highway,  ...

Media Appearance It is such a pleasure to have our writer's guidebook featured on the Writing by Amanda blog - Please do check it out and if you can, give it a like :)  https://adthompson4.wixsite.com/writingbyamanda/post/purple-snowflake-marketing-how-to-make-your-book-stand-out-in-the-crowd ~~   Visit the Brummet's   Main Website Find them elsewhere online  HERE   ~~  

   Quote of the Day © BrummetMedia.ca "Truth, like milk, arrives in the dark But even so, wise dogs don't bark. Only mongrels make it hard For the milkman to come up the yard." ~. Christopher Morley;   Dogs Don't Bark at the Milkman ~~   Visit the Brummet's   Main Website Find them elsewhere online  HERE   ~~

 

Make Your Own Citrus Zest  Have you seen a recipe calling for citrus zest and wondered, "What the heck is that?" It can sometimes be frustrating to find it in the store, and when you do the price tag can be a little shocking. Today, we are going to explain how easy it is to make your own citrus zest.  Orange Zest, citrus zest or citrus powder are interchangeable terms all referring to a similar product - to simplify we use the term ‘citrus zest’. Be warned: while one can use lemon juice, or frozen orange juice concentrate to replace the zest requested in the recipe - because these are wet ingredients it can affect the consistency of the recipe. Dehydrated zest will absorb, rather than contribute moisture to the recipe. Fresh zest will have a more vibrant flavour but is very difficult to keep on hand and may result in more food waste - if the fruit isn't consumed in a timely fashion. Like Cajun seasoning, hot sauce or paprika, zest is used to bring out other flavors. It wi...

Kudo's !!  Kudo's to the Columbia Land Trust who had recently transferred 82 beautiful, natural acres to the Clatsop Community College (located in Oregon - US - on the lower Columbia River). This riverfront land is prime habitat for numerous wildlife, while providing a kind of "living laboratory" to be used by the college students.  The Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board, US Fish and Wildlife Federation, Columbia land trust, Adams Foundation, Wildlife Forever Fund and others played a vital role in making this possible !! ~~   Visit the Brummet's   Main Website Find them elsewhere online  HERE   ~~

Media Appearance ASwiftt Radio Host Brenda Johnson and I had a wonderful discussion offering encouraging advice and a realistic look at the world of writing.  Check out this 1/2 hour #TalkRadio broadcast at your convenience here:   https://www.blogtalkradio.com/aswifttradio/2021/10/17/purple-snowflake-marketing-tips ~~   Visit the Brummet's   Main Website Find them elsewhere online  HERE   ~~

Recommended Resources According to Waste Watch : " People around the world discard an estimated 80 billion pairs of chopsticks every year. ChopValue, a Canadian company, wants to give those wood utensils a second life as shelves, furniture and countertops ." Check out this inspiring video showing how this Canadian company obtains and repurposes old used chopsticks: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1183447928754606 -- Waste wood is everywhere... visit any construction site, any business that works with wood, or drop by the hardware supply store to see their bins of "junk" wood. There are so many ways to reuse this wood and even create jobs in your community. Locally we have quite a few crafters who lovingly shape junk wood into toys, ornaments, wall decor, furniture, garden decor, and much more. Here is a fun video showing one self-enterprising fellow taking waste wood and making beautiful furniture:  https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1828929287278581 -- Watch this ...

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   Quote of the Day © BrummetMedia.ca " Nature is new every morning,  but its cycles are ancient,  independent of all our anxieties,  oblivious to our plans.  "  ~ Barbara Cawthorne Crafton ~~   Visit the Brummet's   Main Website Find them elsewhere online  HERE   ~~

World of Writing - Author Interview  Constantine Dhonau reached out to me in mid July earlier this year with a query to appear on our blog for a featured interview. I was excited because Constantine is a poet and we don't often get the opportunity to feature other poets. Let us tell you a little about him - he was born and raised in St. Petersburg (Florida, USA) and is currently loving his mountain life in Durango (Colorado, USA). He enjoys tea and watching TV shows that do not exceed 30 episodes. His favorite word is "phenomena", and his book is titled Collateral Intentions (June 2021). This is, according to Constantine, " a hybrid poetry book/memoir " that covers over a decade of " poetry, letters, journal entries, and more, followed by a one-page synopsis of what my life was like to give the work context. It follows my development as a human and a writer from 17 to 28 years-old. It begins with the raw beauty, contemplation and the cringe of being a misu...

The Poblano Chile ** Today's article was written by US Navy Veteran Tony Grayson, who's tells us his passion for historical research supports the settings, characters and plots in his novels. * I could not find or obtain a website for this author... A Poblano Chile is a Chile that was originally cultivated in Puebla, a city, as well as one of the 32 states, that comprise the nation of Mexico. Commonly used as a main ingredient in Mexican cuisine, you likely have seen and tasted it in served meals like Chile Rellenos, Chile-stuffed Poblano Peppers, and in Enchiladas.  Web search the image of a Poblano Chile to jog your memory. Notice that it is usually displayed as a green Chile. The green ones are mild in heat, but if the Poblano is allowed to ripen further before it is used as a food ingredient, it will be hotter (especially the red ones). The Mexican cuisine that you order in the United States has mostly been over-influenced by Spanish domination of the original Mexican food...

Just For Writers !!    Watch for a new post in this series  around the middle of every month  !!  * Note : some of these resources go back as far as early 2000's and may refer to our old website and perhaps  other old links. Ignore those URL's, however the content in these are just so valuable and too good to miss out on. If you want to learn more about us go to:  http://BrummetMedia.ca --  Are you considering translating your work into other languages? It is definitely worth considering. There are many services out there offering help for authors and today I'd like to share with you one of our online friend's who specializes in Spanish-English editing and translations:  Authors.Tradulibro.net is managed by Natalia Steckel and offers numerous opportunities for authors who have had their books translated to Spanish, or would like to. Natalia helps authors promote their books in Spanish, she does interviews with authors who have books translat...

Media Appearance - Author Interview The Asha Baja blog   recently published an interview with Dave and I - discussing the world of writing and also Dave's experiences as a musician and drum teacher: Check out our interview on this publication : https://abajaj033.medium.com/we-focus-on-topics-that-lead-to-proactive-positive-sustainable-culture-lillian-dave-brummet-2c9500052008 ~~   Visit the Brummet's   Main Website Find them elsewhere online  HERE   ~~

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