Brummet's Conscious Blog

-- Author Interview -- Today we have the honour of interviewing author Karen Warner Schueler about her non-fiction book - The Sudden Caregiver: A Roadmap for Resilient Caregiving -   and her experiences in the world of writing.  Karen tells us that w hen her late husband was diagnosed suddenly with terminal cancer, she suddenly became a caregiver - and in her book she  explains each stage of caregiving, helps navigate through each unique situation, and she includes personal stories from many different types of caregivers. Karen used her knowledge gained from being an executive coach with a Master’s degree in Positive Psychology , writing a roadmap for caregiver resilience. Karen lives in Beaufort, South Carolina with her husband, John, and their dog, Fenway.  Visit her at: www.thesuddencaregiver.com www.tangiblegroup.com Q: Who inspired you to pursue a career in writing? A: My late husband, Joel Kurtzman, was the writer in the family and he was my inspiration. O...

-- Announcement --  Did you know... That Dave Brummet has started a new blog just for drummers and percussionists? This is where you will find inspiring quotes for musicians, advice for managing gigs and travelling between them, help with technical issues, recommended resources to blow your mind, tips for music teachers, the business of music and much more.  https:// drumitwithbrummet.blogspot.com   We also welcome submissions to this particular blog. If you have an article you'd like to share, would like to network with Dave, ask him to cover a topic, or any other communication simply email us (via website).  ~~   Visit the Brummet's @:  http://BrummetMedia.ca ~~

Thank you, everyone for your support over the years and hopefully for the future too :) We appreciate each and every one of you who have purchased products or drum repair / maintenance / tuning / teaching services, music, CD's or read one of our 6 books. And everyone who has supported us in other ways from spreading "word of mouth", those "thumbs up" and "likes", and all those "shares" and "comments" :) #SmallBusinessEveryDay ~~   Visit the Brummet's @: http://BrummetMedia.ca ~~  

Top Solar Energy Questions  * Written by solar expert Edmund Brunetti. Investing in your home is something that many homeowners hesitate to do because they are not sure if it will be worth it in the long run. However, you should try not to hesitate on getting solar panels installed on the home, as this investment has been shown to pay off in full and offer even more additional benefits. It can be a bit overwhelming at first as you go through all of the specifics of solar system solutions, such as the types of panels to choose, the company to work with, and where panels will be placed, but you can get through it all by doing research and asking questions. Once you've gathered more information, you'll be able to make the best decision for solar panels for home on Mornington Peninsula. Q: How long does it take for solar panels to be installed? In general, you will find that most home solar energy systems take anywhere from one to two days to install, though you will need to wait f...

Just a quick note to let you know: Our drum teaching studio ( Angle Hill Studio  - Creston, BC Canada) is now registered with both P.O.S.T. and C.H.I.P programs, certifying that we are following COVID protocol.  We are very conscious of protocol:  - E veryone is asked to wash their hands via the student bathroom; fresh towels are provided. - We have a box of masks handy by the entrance door. - Spacing appointments out allows us the time to clean common areas (switches, chairs, etc) between students. - We also thoroughly clean the studio regularly. - Workshops are kept to a small number to allow for spacing. - Even the drums have washable covers to ensure clean surfaces.   Family group workshops are welcome (ie 1 Adult + 2 kids @ 7 yrs is $40 / 1 hour); drums can be provided.  ~~   Visit the Brummet's @:  http://BrummetMedia.ca ~~

Quote of the Day © BrummetMedia.ca " Nobody has ever measured,  even poets,  how much a heart can hold."   ~ Zelda Fitzgerald ~~   Visit the Brummet's @:  http://BrummetMedia.ca ~~

 Recommended Resources Friends of Algonquin Provincial Park - works to further existing educational and interpretive programs and steward projects for the park.  Info :  https://www.algonquinpark.on.ca/foap/index.php Friends of Gatineau Park - provides support for the park's interpretation and research programs, fundraising and many other projects. Info : http://friendsofgatineaupark.com Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas inc -  a group that has a passion for sustainable protection and environmentally sound projects bettering the health of a 32t acre area in Saskatoon.  Info :  https://stbarbebaker.wordpress.com   ~~   Visit the Brummet's @:  http://BrummetMedia.ca   ~~

Finding The Perfect Vendor * Today's article was contributed by Michael Vayner ...with some minor edits by blog owner, Lillian Brummet Are you planning an event, maybe a wedding, or corporate party? Looking for vendors is so much more than just going to Google and looking up things like caterer, photographer, DJ, photo booth, etc. The vendor must fit your style to have a cohesive understanding. I have always tried to educate our clients or perspective clients on what to ask and look for in a vendor. One of the first things I tell them is, ask the vendor if they are bonded and insured. Why is this important you ask? Its simple, the last thing you want to worry about is if a vendor damages something at the venue, you do not want to be the one that has to pay to cover the damages. A vendor should always carry liability insurance to protect the client, as well as themselves. If a vendor tells you they do have insurance ask them for their limits of coverage and if you book with them wil...

Quote of the Day  © BrummetMedia.ca " Does anyone else think to themselves  that it's been a hell of a long week,  only to realize it's Tuesday? "  ~  Keith Wynn ~~   Visit the Brummet's @: http://BrummetMedia.ca ~~

Taking a Great Candid Photo  *This article was written by: Shalini M. It is a bit hard to click a good candid photo. It is not about the photograph alone, but also the emotions captured with it. To make it clear, candid photo means photos that were genuinely unplanned and unposed. Like the photo of a group gathering, beach trips, family activities, etc. Here I am assuming that you are shooting using a DSLR. Some of the tips and tricks can be applied to smartphones as well, but it would be best with a DSLR. So let's get started. 1. Aperture Modes Most of the DSLR out there in the market have something called aperture modes. Use them for candid photographs. Manual modes are too slow to capture a candid photo. 2. Use a zoom lens instead of a prime lens The problem with candid photography is that it is fast changing. Within minutes you can go from a group photo to a cake photograph to another group photo. You don't have time to change lenses. So it is better to use a zoom lens inst...

-- Announcement --  Friends... I am so very glad to announce that our cookbook ( From One Small Garden ) is now available !!!! Never be bored again with your menu plan - armed with the proper collection of recipes, you will be making food that is better than restaurant fare and much cheaper. Make delicious and healthy meals at home with fresh fruits and vegetables from local sources. Whether from your own backyard garden or from a farmer’s market you are getting the best, freshest ingredients. Just Perfect, for that last minute Valentines gift.  Currently available at  AMAZON USA: https://tinyurl.com/4tvl6bes   OR AMAZON CANADA: https://tinyurl.com/yh3zomzw *We'll be doing updates to our website, blogs, social media, etc. soon to reflect this new addition to our published books. ~~   Visit the Brummet's @:  http://BrummetMedia.ca   ~~

 Recommended Resources Free Geek Toronto gathers and utilizes unwanted electronics and computer items, training volunteers via mentorship, in order to refurbish and resell electronic products and parts in their not-for-profit shop.  Info :  https://www.freegeektoronto.org ...there's also a branch in south BC: Free Geek Vancouver reduces waste by reusing and recycling donated technology - repairing what they can and offering reduced priced electronics, computers, phones and parts for the general public.  Info :  https://www.freegeekvancouver.org Freedom Dog Rescue serves Ottawa and surrounding areas rescuing homeless and abandoned dogs, dogs from overwhelmed shelters and desperate owners who are forced to surrender their beloved pet.  Info:  http://www.freedomdogrescue.ca ~~   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

Quote of the Day © BrummetMedia.ca " Man’s heart away from nature  becomes hard . " ~ Standing Bear ~~   Visit the Brummet's @: http://BrummetMedia.ca ~~

Eco Event The Kootenay Conservation Program has put together an inspiring playlist of 12 short videos called " For the Love of the Kootenays ".  Register:    For The Love Of The Kootenays How it will work is that you just need to register once, and first thing each morning we will send you an email with a link to a new video  for you to watch with your morning coffee or beverage of choice to help jump-start your day in an inspiring way.  We will be touring the Kootenays to learn how to report invasive species and monitor for swallows and bats, how to help with local water quality monitoring, how to support farmland conservation, and much more. For the Love of the Kootenays will begin on February 10 and continue for 12 week days until February 26. ~~   Visit the Brummet's @: http://BrummetMedia.ca ~~

Eco Event Coming up on Saturday February 20th at 9 AM there is a free virtual event put on by the Columbia Land Trust - the topic 'beeing' (lol) how non-stinging native mason bees can be your yard's most effective pollinators.  Register for the free event at:  https://www.columbialandtrust.org/virtual-event-hosting-mason-bees ~~   Visit the Brummet's @: http://BrummetMedia.ca ~~

Quote of the Day  ©BrummetMedia.ca " Must, bid the Morn awake! Sad Winter now declines, Each bird doth choose a mate; This day's Saint Valentine's. For that good bishop's sake Get up and let us see What beauty it shall be That Fortune us assigns. " ~Michael Drayton ~~   Visit the Brummet's @: http://BrummetMedia.ca ~~

A Way With the Irish Fairies * This article was written by Jennifer Derrig. In Ireland, many folks still believe there are fairies, some good nurtured and some mischievous ones too.  If you have ever traveled at night on the winding Irish back roads in the countryside of Ireland, you would know it is a kind of eerie darkness that puts fear in your very heart. One can easily imagine something moving over the moors or hearing the forlorn screech of a dammed fairy. As a child in Ireland you are warned to not play inside a fairy fort because the fairies don't like it and might curse you or worse, they might fancy you. Fairy forts are mounds or hills found all over Ireland. They are the ruins of circular mound dwellings in which people lived during the Iron Age such as Newgrange. Irish folklore speak about the so called lone bushes. These lone bushes or trees are the supposed gathering places of the Irish Fairies. In Ireland, its believed fairy trees are the sacred grounds for the sídhe...

 Recommended Resources Forest Ontario  hosts ambitious tree planting initiatives (millions annually), education programs and community outreach. Info :  https://www.forestsontario.ca/en Eco-Ethonomics offers consultation and strategic direction services for a variety of projects, based on values for a sustainable future. Info : http://ecoethonomics.ca Fredericton SPCA - provides proactive education and outreach services for animal guardianship, providing temporary shelter, care and adoption for animals in need.  Info :  http://frederictonspca.ca ~~   Visit the Brummet's @:  http://BrummetMedia.ca   ~~