Brummet's Conscious Blog

Kudo's Today we are thrilled to bring this project to our readers' attention today :) Amber (of LearningHaven.org ) told us about this amazing youth group project... well let's have her explain it: " Right now we’re teaching some of our youth members about senior safety (more important now more than ever due to COVID). The kids loved learning about all the different things that involved taking care of their elders they did not know about. In fact, one of our students (Amber) asked me to pass this page along to you... " And how could we resist supporting such an awesome achievement. Kudo's to the teachers, school and students who are working to make the world a better place. The impact of writing is profound. One article, one post online, can have a positive affect on hundreds, perhaps thousands of readers... and I can't celebrate this project enough.  The group put together a wonderful resource for seniors, helping them stay safe at home, with great advic...

-- Announcement --  A big shout out to Adele Park of QuirkyAudio Books who recently published our article titled: Social Media for the Self-Employed. This article offers some good tips, ways to avoid issues in the future, how to manage staff, your posts and more.  http://adeleparkquirkyaudiobooks.blogspot.com/2021/03/social-media-for-self-employed-by.html   And... We are thrilled to also announce that our book of poetry was featured over on Vinny's website:    https://discountbookman.com/towards-understanding   Please do check out these wonderful websites as they are offering a real nice service for the world of writing, for which Dave and I are quite grateful for.  If you like what you see, please share it with your circles :) ~~   Visit the Brummet's @: h ttp://BrummetMedia.ca ~~

Recommended Resources Friends of the Earth : This organization started in 1978 with just a handful of volunteers and has since grown to a national, recognizable non-profit. focus on various environmental campaigns including bees, climate change, energy, environmental justice, water, plastics, and more.  Info : FoeCanada.org Friends of the Killbear - these volunteers work to protect, clean, manage and stewardship of the Killbear Provincial Park. This park was once hunting grounds for the Ojibway natives who called it Bear Point (Mukwa Naosh) but it was mistranslated and has since kept this, uh, unusual name for a protected park :) Info : friendsofkillbear.com Fun Society : this organization focuses on creating a fun, holistic educational opportunities for children. Info : FunSociety.ca ~~   Visit the Brummet's @: http://BrummetMedia.ca ~~

Controlling Greenhouse Humidity Levels  * This article was written by Shalini M. who posted it on one of the article distribution site I utilize occasionally. Her bio didn't have any information so unfortunately I cannot pass on her website etc. However here is her excellent advice: If you want your plants to grow well in a greenhouse, make sure the humidity level is in the desired range. Excessive humidity can kill the plants because of mold and mildew growth. It can cause fungal infection in the roots, stems, and leaves of the plants. Let's find out about the effects of greenhouse humidity and how you can control it. Read on. In a greenhouse environment, excessive humidity can result in the accumulation of condensation on the glass walls. These water droplets fall on the leaves of the plants and may cause fungal infection. If you have a lot of plants placed next to each other in the greenhouse, the spread of fungal across the plants can cost you a lot of money, and you may ha...

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-- Announcement --  Rahul Miglani of My Magic Jobs invited us to write an in-depth piece on How Entrepreneurs Can Make The Best Out of Social Media, which was published today!  I'm very excited to share this link today because it offers valuable advice for businesses to use a more advanced approach to managing social media.  Let me know what you think of the article!  https://mymagicjobs.com/blog/2021/02/28/how-entrepreneurs-can-make-the-most-of-social-media ~~   Visit the Brummet's @:  http://BrummetMedia.ca ~~

Recommended Resources Looking for resources to find support, advice, resources and caregiving options for parents??  Well... Look no further.  Every community should have a site like this one... Serving Vancouver, Calgary and Toronto, this site offers events, resources, a thorough directory and more: https://helpwevegotkids.com -- and here are more resources for parents -- CanadianNanny.ca http://nannycanada.ca http://www.needananny.ca ~~   Visit the Brummet's @: http://BrummetMedia.ca ~~

-- Announcement --  Members of the media has been very friendly to us as of late and we are so very appreciative of that.  Today I'm just so honoured to have been featured on Blogger Interviews run by Rahul Miglani.  In this discussion both Dave and I were asked questions and we cover topics like the behind-the-scenes view of what a writer's life looks like, how we have learned to work together as spouses and co-writers and more. http://bloggerinterviews.blogspot.com/2021/02/interview-with-dave-and-lillian-brummet.html *. If you are curious about where we've been appearing (newspapers, blogs, radio, etc) and are interested in learning more about us via these interviews etc. then here is the link that will take you to the list of the most recent media events and appearances, places that have given us exposure, interviewed us, published an article etc.  https://consciousdiscussions.blogspot.com/p/brummets-in-media.html ~~   Visit the Brummet's @:  http://Br...

-- Quote of the Day --  © BrummetMedia.ca "Look at the trees, look at the birds,  look at the clouds, look at the stars...  and if you have eyes you will be able to see that the whole existence is joyful.  Everything is simply happy.  Trees are happy for no reason;  they are not going to become prime ministers or presidents  and they are not going to become rich  and they will never have any bank balance. Look at the flowers — for no reason. It is simply unbelievable how happy flowers are."  ~ Osho ~~   Visit the Brummet's @:  http://BrummetMedia.ca ~~

Home-cooked Pre-made Meals  Whenever someone follows me to our pantry they inevitably utter amazement at our preserves and pre-made meals and say: “How do you find the time?” Actually I find this activity saves me a lot of time and a heck of a lot of money. Here I'll share some tips to help make this activity a lot more efficient and do-able. Don’t be intimidated by the size of some recipes – most are freezer friendly. And remember, it is just as much work to double or triple a recipe as it is to do just one batch. You have to wash the same dishes, clean the same kitchen and use the same heat. Having packages of meals ready to go is a great help to a busy and budget-minded household. Divide very involved recipes into steps. For instance, you might make the sauce on Monday, the filling on Tuesday and put it all together for the freezer the next night. Breaking it up into steps like this helps the work fit in with tight schedules and makes the recipe more do-able.  Save all take...

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World of Writing -- Author Interview Today we have an interview with  Felix Holzapfel - a successful entrepreneur and thought leader in digital transformation. While he has published several books about technology, trends and the shift in our media landscape, Catch-42 is Felix's first novel, one that offers a mind-blowing glimpse into what our future could look like. Check out his links below, when you have time, to learn more about this author. * And a shout out to  Leslie Barrett of PRbytheBook.com for sending Felix our way :) LINKS catch-42.com  (book website) felixholzapfel.com  (author website) Q: It is great to have you here today, Felix. Why don't we have you start by sharing a little about your writing career - beginning with what inspires you, keeps you going, makes your heart skip a beat?  A: In my old life—running a digital marketing agency—I needed to find new inspiration almost every day; u sually, everything needed to happen asap. I learned that...

-- Announcement --  How cool!!!  How kind of Chris Graham of The Story Reading Ape who published a lovely author feature over on his blog!  Thanks Chris for setting this feature up 🙂 !  We sure appreciate it  - Check it out at:     https://thestoryreadingapeblog.com/2021/02/28/a-new-release-and-a-a-message-from-dave-lillian-brummet   ~~   Visit the Brummet's @:  http://BrummetMedia.ca ~~

Recommended Resources Looking for resources to find Canadian dental services and surgeons?  Well... Look no further.  * You'll notice I don't have every province listed, as I didn't have that information, however most of Canada is covered here: Looking for Canadian optometrists?: https://opto.ca/ How about Canadian Naturopaths?:  h ttps://www.cand.ca And here is where you can find Acupuncture specialists in Canada:   https://cmaac.ca ~~   Visit the Brummet's @: http://BrummetMedia.ca ~~

-- Media Event --   We are thrilled to announce that our cookbook was featured on this site along with a mini-interview with us was featured on the Book Goodies website! So cool! Thank you, thank you, Book Goodies :) Here's the link for you to check out when you have time: Book Goodies Interview: http://bookgoodies.com/?p= 402073 ~~   Visit the Brummet's @:  http://BrummetMedia.ca ~~

Announcement I am so very grateful for our former neighbour who not only purchased one of the first copies of our new cookbook, From One Small Garden , but she also wrote a wonderful review.   After sending me the review article, I asked if it would be ok if we used it, and she is thrilled.  Today, I'm proud to announce that the review was published here: https://thenewbookreview.blogspot.com/2021/02/dave-and-lillian-brummet-explore.html Please check it out - Arlene was so thoughtful and enthusiastic about our book - :) ~~   Visit the Brummet's @:  http://BrummetMedia.ca ~~  

-- Quote of the Day --  © BrummetMedia.ca "I am odorous of the pine forest, The scent of pine-cones is in my hair. I smell of wild mint, and the tamarack swamps. The juice of alder-berries is on my lips, and the brown stain of hazel on my fingers. I am flecked with the dust of moth-wings,  and powdered with the pollen from the hearts of calla-lilies. I am wind-tawned and sun-browned. Wearing the marks of the open. I reek of freedom." ~ Muriel Strode; At the Roots of Grasses (1923) ~~   Visit the Brummet's @: h ttp://BrummetMedia.ca ~~  

Dealing With Rejection As An Actor  * Jason Rosas Itumay is the author of this helpful article, however it lacks a bio and so I cannot tell you more about him. Regardless, we are grateful he made it available to members of the media - like us :) Rejection is part and parcel of being an actor, even the very best have dealt with it. Being able to deal with rejection is an important skill you must master in this extremely competitive environment. You should understand that rejections are normal and it's how you come back fighting after that can shape your career. To help you move forward through rejection, here are a few handy tips to consider: 1. Don't take things personally. Acting is a serious business. No matter how trained or experienced you are as an actor, you should always come to an audition prepared. Remember, you can't just come to an audition room and sit pretty. You have to act and perform to the best of your ability. In the event that you don't get a callback...

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Recommended Resources Looking for resources to find Canadian dental services and surgeons?  Well... Look no further.  * You'll notice I don't have every province listed, as I didn't have that information, however most of Canada is covered here: British Columbia:                     bcdental.org Saskatchewan:                        saskdentists.com Manitoba:                                  manitobadentist.ca New Brunswick:                       nbdent.ca Nova Scotia:                             nsdental.org Prince Edward Island:             dapei.ca Newfoundland & L...

-- Author & Media Networking -- I've come across this really cool service for authors and members of the media, called Author Bookings managed by Pattie Crane of StoryMonsters.com.   After clicking the link below, scroll down that page just a little bit and you'll find a list. Here's where authors and also members of the media can network and learn about opportunities.   Pattie was kind enough to list our Conscious Discussions blog there as well because we offer guest spots here. Anyway, do check it out and I'm sure you'll find it a valuable resource: https://www.authorbookings.com/opportunities-for-authors   ~~   Visit the Brummet's @:  http://BrummetMedia.ca ~~