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Quote of the Day  ©BrummetMedia.ca " Some people worry  that artificial intelligence  will make us feel inferior,  but then,  anybody in his right mind  should have an inferiority complex  every time he looks at a flower. "   ~ Alan C. Kay ~~ Visit the Brummet's   Main Website Find them elsewhere online  HERE   ~~

How I Created A Comfortable, Productive Workspace *Today's article was written by Elise Smith; she is a regular guest on this blog, with her articles published near the end of each month. Elise writes under the pen name: Sheila. "I", she explains. "My passion is creative writing. I’ve been writing for 24 years in fiction and poetry. I have written and published two autobiographies in my book series "The New Zealand Dream,” by Sheila, my pen name. In between projects, I do freelance writing, content, and article and coaching." Find her at:  https://www.mynzdreamblog.com At My NZ Dream  I can work from home always, not just during a pandemic.   Unlike the fancy home offices I have seen, I can be found on the couch with my laptop most of the time.   I travel so my home office setup needs to be as compact as possible which usually means just having my laptop and charger so I can always be ready to go. Items I use for creating a comfortable and productive worksp...

Blogger Interview  What a pleasure it is to feature a discussion with fellow blogger Thomas Page.  Thomas is the head editor of the Academy of the Heart and Mind . He is an MFA candidate studying poetry at the University of South Florida . He is also branching out to children’s, literary, and horror fiction in his work. I look forward to featuring Thomas's poetry in the future - if he'll let us - and perhaps discussing the world of writing from an poet/author's perspective too. For now, however, let's learn more about what it takes to run  Academy of the Heart and Mind . Visit Thomas @: https://academyoftheheartandmind.wordpress.com -&- @  Twitter: https://twitter.com/thomaspagepoet Q: When did you get the idea to launch your own blog? (or begin working for the blog owners) A: Academy of the Heart and Mind was co-founded by John and Jessica Page in May 2017. Since John is my brother, he approached me in the same month about working with them. Their primary idea...

Green Families  The Internet is a wonderful place and a powerful tool for today's society to teach children about the environment. There is no doubt that early influences can spark a lifetime of concern and participation throughout that person's life.  In today's schools and youth organizations, there are programs dealing with recycling, environmental health, litter awareness, gardening and ecology. Participating at home is possible too through  Social Science and Citizen Science projects that are offered through non-profits and educational institutions. For instance one program has volunteers going outside and counting how many of one species there are on a given day in a specific location. This information is valuable to ensuring their data is accurate.  There are plenty of other things we can do at home that can have an impact on our community - simply by looking at our "waste" as a resource.  Art classes make use of all kinds of materials that were formall...

Poetry Time Today we have the honour of featuring a Canadian poet (based in the Boundary Region of BC) - Dennis Thome.  Initially I was a little confused as I could not find his Amazon Central page, however Dennis explained " my poetry and short story books are on Amazon under ' Denn Thome '  ." And of course as soon as I did a search on the individual book titles, I was able to find most of them that way.  Those titles include: Tales of Canadian Rurality (short stories with a local twist), Kodah of the Bear People,   The Journey of Hannah Sunrise (fantasy) and   Other F Words (poetry).  Interestingly because Dave and I once lived in the same region of BC, we have some mutual connections including the Grand Forks Writer's Guild . Dennis is a part of the  Writing Out Loud group in the Boundary, who recently limited published an anthology based on The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost.  Untitled: You said you would be right back Last time I saw...

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A Little Youtube Have you visited the Brummet Media YouTube Channel ?  Here is a video we produced recently: Prioritizing - Agonizing, But Necessary Entrepreneurs often struggle with the act of prioritizing.  It can be an emotional experience - setting aside something you are involved in or keyed up about, only to take on something new because it has taken precedence. Deadlines, opportunities, schedule delays all play a role in this difficult aspect of running a business.  Drop in this 8 min video https://youtu.be/xb6NM2oWbuo ~~ Visit the Brummet's   Main Website Find them elsewhere online  HERE   ~~

Quote of the Day  ©BrummetMedia.ca Nature inspires my everything  — my being, my solitude,   my writing and my art, my whole life.  She lifts me upon her welcoming wings  and soars me through the sky of possibilities.  She colors my day, brightens my soul,  and calms my nights.  She is fierce and beautiful, strong and delicate  — an untiring Queen so generous of advice  and never weary of new beginnings.  In spring a colorful maiden,  in winter a wise old lady,  in autumn a looking-glass to my falling-leaf self,  and summer a warm blossomed benefactor,  comrade to the sun.  A constant companion  — sometimes indifferent or harsh  but oft nuzzling me with genial breezes,  sharing a vast serenity,  or lavishing vital gifts.  To close my windows  and shut her out  would be error  and melancholy.  ~ Terri Guillemets ~~ Visit the Brummet's   Main Website Find them ...

Media Appearance Oliver Rodwell manages The Story Behind The Story blog where he features a variety of authors with links to their book page on Amazon at the bottom of each discussion, via clicking the book image.  For our interview he chose one of my favorite book covers - for Rhythm & Rhyme - which features one of our local mountain lakes.  I first connected with Olly via a FaceBook group for authors, and he invited us to appear on his blog for an interview! I liked how he condensed the interview, using excerpts as quotes to break up the interview. I expecially liked:  "I guess if you don't listen, the universe makes stronger and stronger hints until you do." Feel free to drop in and discover ways of coming up with creative writing projects, to find a unique niche in the marketplace, what writing non-fiction involves, and more. https://www.reread.ai/blog/dave-and-lillian-brummet   ~~   Visit the Brummet's   Main Website Find them elsewhere online...

Recommended Resources * This first resource came to us from Lance Price (via Alignable):   Command K9 Service Dogs is based in Deleon Springs, Florida (USA) and focuses on both training and breeding service dogs to be paired with veterans with service-connected disabilities.  Check out their amazing work at: https://commandk9servicedogs.com - Books for the World  is a non-profit organization that helps communities access books and promoted reading. https://books4theworld.com - LifeLine Canberra exists to support people in crisis and save the lives of those experiencing thoughts of suicide. Volunteers provide crisis support 24/7; their fundraising book fair events have become part of the fabric on the region - events that are appreciated by authors, book sellers and book lovers alike.  https://www.act.lifeline.org.au/lifeline-canberra ~~ Visit the Brummet's   Main Website Find them elsewhere online  HERE   ~~

Brummet Media Channel Have you had a chance to visit our  YouTube channel  yet?  It is very new... this video below was the third video we produced for this channel, where we share 5 essential tips to apply to every aspect of business communications & activities & stand out among your peers like a purple snowflake in a snowstorm! Check it out and let me know what you thought of this video!  https://youtu.be/6itsCEwdtxI   ~~   Visit the Brummet's   Main Website Find them elsewhere online  HERE   ~~

 

World of Writing - Author Interview Jeff Rasley is the author of a dozen or more books , has appeared on over 100 podcasts and radio shows and serves as an officer or director of 6 different non-profits. You remember his name having appeared on this blog before - and you would be correct. Jeff is definitely one of those connections that we have a strong networking connection with. Back when we ran a talk radio program he appeared as a featured guest to talk about the Basa Village Foundation and his work with the Adventure Geo-treks LTD back in 2012. Later, he appeared on our blog in 2014 for a World of Writing interview, and again in November of this year. We certainly appreciate Jeff for his dedication to making a positive difference in the world. Jeff invites our readers to drop by his site anytime: JeffreyRasley.com With Canadian and American authors releasing some 2,700 books per day - mostly due to the epidemic inspiring people to pursue their dreams and fill excess time off work...

The Unfortunate Life and Fame of Miguel De Cervantes * Today's article was written by (Harrington) Ashley Lackey, a former Spanish instructor, translator, and tutor, holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in anthropology from Eckerd College , a Master of Arts degree in hispanic literature from Auburn University , PhD candidate in hispanic literature at the University of Kentucky , and an Associate of Science degree in computer information systems from Nashville State Technical Institute . Now retired, He is now retired, but still enjoys sharing his passions for literature.  Some of his favorite subjects are: history, literature, science, religion, archaeology, finances. Some of his favorite activities include novel and short story writing. He has written 3 historical-fiction novels: Rare Gold , Disciple's Curse , and The Admiral's Signature .  Everybody who has read classical literature knows the name, Miguel de Cervantes, the author who wrote the novel El Ingenioso Hidalgo Don...

Quote of the Day  ©BrummetMedia.ca " I tore myself away  from the safe comfort  of certainties  through my love for truth  — and truth rewarded me. "   ~ Simone de Beauvoir   ~~ Visit the Brummet's   Main Website Find them elsewhere online  HERE   ~~

Just For Writers !!    This series was put together in an effort to supply support and information to people new to the world of writing. Watch for a new post in this series  around the middle of every month  !!   * Note : these links go back as far as early 2000's and may refer to our old website and other old links. Ignore them; go to:  http://BrummetMedia.ca -- Today  let's start off with an article written by Aileen Lopez re: the power of poetry, that was published on this blog back in 2012: https://consciousdiscussions.blogspot.com/2012/11/the-power-of-poetry.html -- Online Social Networking writer's groups can often be seen as a time-waster, the sometimes dull task of scrolling through dozens of posts published per hour on each group.  However, we do take the time to visit our favourite groups every few weeks, or more frequently if our schedule allows. Take a few extra coffee breaks (or wine) while browsing the various topics covered over th...