Brummet's Conscious Blog

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

Kudos A big shout out today for all those providers of "to go" items who are taking every effort possible to make the world a better place by choosing a greener packaging option.  Recently, a local pet shop ( https://www.kootenaypetstop.ca /) left us with a little gift - a bag of " Northern Dog Biscuit Company' s "chicken poutine biscuits for dogs. We were surprised and grateful for their little gift... they are a very warm and respectful local pet supply business that offers delivery to your door at no cost and online shopping as an option as well. They have a great supply of toys for dogs and, yes, I always get a couple every time I order food.  So as I'm looking at the packaging for the dog treats, feeding the very grateful dogs, I notice it is a Canadian company with all natural ingredients. I'm thinking ... "cool" :). But then I turn it over to the other side and read that the bag and liner is made "entirely of plant based materials a...

Being an Artist - Why It's Not About The Money  * Edited by blog owner Lillian Brummet - Originally written by Tricia Deed ( www.TriciaDeed.com ) who invites our readers to learn more   about how to make money as an artist or artisan at  https://hubpages.com/business/Employment-for-Artists-and-Craftsmen When people misuse certain art terms it causes confusion in the marketplace so let's start out today by defining artist, fine artist, artisan, and craftsman. Artist  as an individual who creates products for commercial businesses. Two examples are graphic designers and book illustrators.  A  Fine Artist  creates original, visual, and beautiful objects of art for aesthetic values. Examples include oil paintings and hand sculptures. Artisan and independent craftsmen create projects for both beauty and utility. Two examples are glass blowers, jewelry makers or a ceramic artisan. Craftsmen will replicate utilitarian objects. For instance: carpenters build ...

Have you heard of the Step Up For Local campaign? If you haven't - check it out at:  https://stepupforlocal.ca/ This online campaign is rapidly gaining recognition for the support it offers for small businesses and reinforcing the concept of shopping locally.  Here's some information gleaned from their website: “ Through the efforts of many, Canadians for the most part flattened the curve ,” says Phil Otto, CEO of Revolve . “ Now we need to turn our attention to help the backbone of the Canadian economy – small businesses – survive both the pandemic and the imminent recession. Hence, Step Up for Local ” Less money leaves the community: 45 cents of every dollar spent at a locally owned business stays in the local economy vs. 14 cents spent at large chains. This creates tax revenue to fund healthcare, education, safer communities, streets and sidewalks.  Local businesses pay it forward: Not only are local businesses more likely to support other local businesses, they also c...

Quote of the Day  © BrummetMedia.ca " Tell me how many beads there are In a silver chain Of evening rain, Unravelled from the tumbling main, And threading the eye of a yellow star: So many times do I love again ." ~Thomas Lovell Beddoes ~~   Visit the Brummet's @:  http://BrummetMedia.ca ~~

Reflecting on the Passing of Neil Peart  *An commemorative essay written by Drew Vics -  =an artist, musician and writer hailing from Western New York. He has been an avid Rush fan since he was first introduced to their music in the late 1970s. When not traveling he and his wife enjoy cooking, biking, reading and enjoying life in quite, rural America. As I sit here grappling with the sad passing of Neil Peart, for good reason commonly referred to as the legendary drummer and lyricist for the Canadian rock trio Rush, I'm less grief-stricken than I initially was and have become more reflective. Along with millions of other fans worldwide I cried hard in the first few hours after hearing the news of his death. It hurts bad, but the tears have subsided. Rush has played such an important role in my life it's impossible to imagine my world without those three guys. My first exposure to their music was sneaking my sister's Archives album from her record collection. I would stare a...

 Recommended Resources Force of Nature - this volunteer based group runs a number of campaigns and projects annually working to remediate climate change within the lower mainland (BC) area. Everything from encouraging home owners to become more eco-friendly to installing charge areas for electric cars, planting projects and more.  Info : ForceOfNatureAlliance.ca For-Ed BC makes environmental and sustainability resource packages available for teachers to use in lesson plans. Info : http://LandscapeMag.com   Stand Earth Alliance appears to work towards the safer, more sustainable conservation for fuel, encouraging large businesses to have a smaller ecological footprint and become more sustainable, and campaigning against the use of paper cups.  Info : Stand.earth/our-work ~~   Visit the Brummet's @:  http://BrummetMedia.ca   ~~

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New Nature Photo Contest !!    We received the following notice and wanted to share it with our readers. Here in the Creston Valley and Kootenay Region of BC (Canada) there are numerous talented photographers who might be interested in this.  National Wildlife  Magazine is excited to announce the opening of their 50th annual photo contest!!!   Cash prizes and awards given to winners.   Anyone 13+ years of age can get in on the fun and vote! Be one of the first to enter the National Wildlife Photo Contest toda y! Whether you're an amateur or professional photographer, enter your best images of wildlife and wild lands from around the world to your own backyard. You can submit images in any of these nine categories: Portfolio Category for up to 10 images built around a common theme related to nature and conservation Birds Mammals Baby Animals (young of any species) Other Wildlife (underwater life, reptiles, amphibians, insects, spiders, macro and m...

Working with Resins  * This article was submitted by Arthur Huang If you are wondering what type of resin you should choose, you are on the right page. As a matter of fact, this is one of the most common questions that people ask about making crafts and jewelry with resin. Let's find out more. It is important to keep in mind that there is no one size fits all as for resin is concerned. Therefore, you need to consider a lot of things before making a choice. If you are just starting out as a resin caster, we suggest that you give a go to an epoxy resin first. The reason is that it is easier to work with the epoxy resin as you don't need to put on a respirator mask. Besides, it is the most forgiving in case of different types of environmental factors. Another good thing about epoxy resin is that it has the longest shelf life. You will have between 20 and 40 minutes to work with it which is plenty of time. Therefore epoxy resin is the ideal choice for beginners. If clarity is more ...

Quote of the Day  © BrummetMedia.ca " O, money can't buy the delights of the glen, Nor Poetry sing all its charms: There's a solace and calm ne'er described by the pen When we're folded within Nature's arms! " ~ James Rigg  Nutting Time, Wild Flower Lyrics and Other Poems (1897) ~~   Visit the Brummet's @:  http://BrummetMedia.ca ~~

Recommended Resources:  For small businesses... Kijiji offers a very good resource with tips to help your small business survive COVID-19 Info:   https://www.kijiji.ca/kijijicentral/general/5-tips-to-help-your-small-business-survive-covid-19 / #SmallBusinessEveryDay offers a wealth of resources on their site, browse the tabs at the top of their homepage to find all that they offer, but this page below will take you to initiatives that are happening in Canada to help small businesses.  Info : https://www.smallbusinesseveryday.ca/marketplace/ Canadian support services, grants, opportunities, aide: Info : https://www.canada.ca/en/services/business/maintaining-your-business.html ~~   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

 Recommended Resources Field and Stream Rescue Team  (Burlington, ON) is a community-based not-for-profit environmental group, entirely volunteer driven - working to clean and rehabilitate streams, plantings and more.  Info : StreamRescue.com FinFree - a global network with the aim to end shark fin trade industry (and other shark parts); this trade results in 100 million unnecessary shark deaths annually.  Info: FinFree.org Fixed Fur Life focuses on sterilizing rather than euthanizing, to control pet populations. The site has an excellent resource section for people with pets.  Info: FixedFurLife.com ~~   Visit the Brummet's @:  http://BrummetMedia.ca   ~~

Publicity Hacks   *Today's article was submitted by  Stephen Turner - a Principal and owner with Solomon/Turner PR, a public relations and integrated marketing firm in St. Louis, MO. Solomon Turner PR celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2020. The firm has been named One of the Top PR Firms in St. Louis for 12 years in a row by Small Business Monthly. Steve, who has been in the industry for more than 30 years, was named a Rockstar Publicist by Authority Magazine and Thrive Global. Visit him at: https://solomonturner.com One common thread about startups is that most are pressed for time and money. They know they need to establish their brand, but lack the major funding of most established businesses. Many try to muddle through in an attempt to pique the interest of journalists and secure media coverage.  They understand the longer it takes to create name recognition the longer it will take them to build sales and profitability, but they aren't sure how to get the process rol...

Eco-Events Save the Eagles Day When : January 11th Info : Each year, communities across the globe celebrate Save the Eagles Day with a variety of programs, projects and local informational highlights. Eagles have had a lot of pressure in the past from poaching, pesticides and multiple other pressures... but thankfully they've now been taken off the endangered list and are celebrated wherever they call home. Apparently there are about 60 different kinds of eagles across the world, mating for life and astounding us all with their powerful bodies and enviable eyesight. Get the family together and watch some documentaries online or visit an aviary or bird sanctuary, perhaps contribute to a bird / wildlife sanctuary or pick up a few books to browse on this incredible species. Water and Poetry with Rosemary Hu When : January 18 Ages : 7-13 Learn to write poetry with a water theme. Info :  Pre-register at  https://waterlution.org/waterstorytellingcontest/  by Monday January 11 ...

Quote of the Day  © BrummetMedia.ca " A man is not where he lives,  but where he loves.  He that truly Loves,  dwells not where he lives,  but where he Loves. " ~  Latin proverb ~~   Visit the Brummet's @: http://BrummetMedia.ca ~~

Should You Replace the Roof When Installing Solar Panels * Written by Edmund Brunetti Homeowners around the world are making a pivotal change to their homes - solar panels. These systems last for over two or three decades with proper maintenance, generating a lot of savings during that time. Because these systems are so long-lasting, many homeowners question the impact that solar panel installation will have on their existing roofing. How will it hold up as time goes on? What if the roof needs to be replaced and solar panels need to be removed then reinstalled? Let's look at some of the questions you may have about getting solar installation on Mornington Peninsula. Should the roof get replaced before getting solar panels installed? Before getting solar installation, Mornington Peninsula homes will need to have a thorough inspection of the roof conducted to ensure that it will be able to withstand the introduction of solar panels. This is especially true if you have had your roof f...

 Recommended Resources Welcome to another segment of our highly recommended resources :) Today we're focusing on Ferrets !! ...Have a resource you'ed like to share? Let us know!  (www.BrummetMedia.ca ) The Ferret Aid Society  (Canada) is 100% volunteer-based and has focused on helping ferrets for more than 15 years.  Check them out at: FerretAid.org Ferret Rescue and Education Society is based in Calgary (AB, Canada) finding homes, providing shelter and care, medical attention or special rehabilitation for Ferrets. Info:  https://www.ferrets.ca/ Ferret Rescue Society of Ottawa (ON, Canada) is a no-kill shelter that cares for unwanted, abandoned or abused ferrets - finding them new loving homes.  Info:  http://www.ferretrescue.ca/ ~~   Visit the Brummet's @:  http://BrummetMedia.ca   ~~

Hi all!!! Winter can be a blahzeh time for some people... especially with COVID going on... keeping us more isolated, with a lower income and a reluctance to leave the home. There are plenty of things we can do and in fact I posted numerous articles offering dozens and dozens of resources and tips to help pass the time in a productive, constructive, restful and rewarding way.  To find them simply look to the right-hand side bar and browse blog post titles. Today I'd like to remind everyone of a page Dave created on our website offering the last 4 years or so worth of archived live radio show broadcasts for you to listen to. Our live radio show ran from 2007-2013. Everything from gardening to writing, parenting, therapy, music, job search and inspiring human and animal topics are covered in this time frame.  Check it out at:  http://brummetmedia.ca/radioarchives.html * There's no cost involved in listening to the archives. ...you may notice that because these go back seve...

Kindness Explained  * Written by Vijaya Jayaraman, with extensive editing by Lillian Brummet You can act kindly only when you think positively; it's an expression of your thoughts and you cannot fake it. Kindness comes from the heart! The thought becomes your words.  "If you cannot speak kind words, better to be silent".  This quote from Bhagavad Gita {Ch 17, verse 15} emphasizes the importance of thinking before speaking. Consider how easy it is to be kind to someone if you already have a preconceived positive notion about that person, but your kindness vanishes when you have a negative thought about the same person. A mother's love is the ultimate kindness. She is the symbolic epitome of kindness and we all learn what kindness is through her. Kindness is expressing love without expecting anything in return. If we can emulate that very same love to everyone around we would be in a wonderful world! Kindness is expressed in the same way whether it's directed toward...

-- Quote of the Day --  © BrummetMedia.ca "Nobody made a greater mistake  than they who did nothing  because they thought  they could only do a little."   ~ Edmund Burke ~~   Visit the Brummet's @: http://BrummetMedia.ca ~~

Wishing all our readers a very happy,  healthy, productive,  & successful new year :) Just a reminder... Brummet's Conscious Blog accepts author interview queries, poetry & article submissions... and the Brummet's love networking. :) Feel free to reach out in the new year!!! * Find our contact info at: http://www.BrummetMedia.ca You can also find us here: http://facebook.com/lillian.brummet http://twitter.com/brummet https://www.linkedin.com/in/ldbrummet Or view the books we've written at:  Amazon.com (US) Amazon.ca (Canada)