Brummet's Conscious Blog

The  Recommended Resources  series has been published for over 2 decades.  With this series, Dave and I have the pleasure of sharing some great resources which can include:   - positive impact organizations and events - citizen science projects  - links to helpful articles, amazing resources & exciting interviews It would, of course, be fantastic if you see a way to: thank them for their work network with them share the sites  get involved in some way ** Want to see a non-profit listed here?   Send us a message  on  FaceBook  ( facebook.com/lillian.brummet )  or  LinkedIn  ( linkedin.com/in/ldbrummet ) --- Soil Conservation Council of Canada is the only national organization focusing on soil health, building healthy top soil, and soil conservation.  Healthy soils are the foundation of sustainable food production, enhanced biodiversity and cleaner air and water for present and future generations. INFO : ...

In celebration of our popular  Purple Snowflake Marketing  series (on  Amazon ), we often share resources that we have found helpful. It is easy to scroll through previously published blog posts to find potentially 100's of these kinds of posts.   Find Library Suppliers, Distributors & Library Acquisition Departments https://ampersandinc.ca/canadian-library-suppliers https://www.librarybound.com/contact-lbi   ~~~     Follow us & find our Books:   on Amazon Visit:   Drum It With Brummet Blog Subscribe:   Brummet Media​ YouTube Channel​  ​ ~~~

"You never know  How strong you are,  Until being strong Is your only choice."   ~ Bob Marley ~~~     Follow us & find our Books:   on Amazon Visit:   Drum It With Brummet Blog Subscribe:   Brummet Media​ YouTube Channel​  ​ ~~~

Poetry Time This monthly series began more than a decade ago in an effort to encourage the joys of poetry. Here we celebrate other poet's work, as well as our own. If you would like to submit, simply visit the  ABOUT  page for guidelines & contact information. A WAR-TIME LOVE They met at the dance In the old church hall, She was pretty and petite He was handsome and tall. Folks may laugh about Love at first sight, For him and for her, It happened that night.  Her heart skipped a beat As he came thru the door In his Air Force blue On leave from the war. He crossed the room,  Their eyes met,  A magic moment They'd never forget. He said: " I'm Bob ", She Said, " I'm Louise ". He felt shaky, Weak in the knees. He thought to himself, How can this be? Then softly he said, " Please dance with me ". They danced every dance,  He held her so tight, Somehow they both knew It was only for tonight.  Her head on his shoulder, His lips brushed her hai...

Hustle & Grind Podcast focuses on conversations that reveal why entrepreneurs took the leap into self-employment.  It was an honour to participate as a featured guest. This interview was recorded a little more than a year ago, and was released in early May. Host Andrew Chestnutt and his team run Nickel City Learning Solutions -  which includes this podcast. Sending hugs to Janet, Andrew's assistant for her hard work in helping to make the experience a pleasant one. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/networking-and-marketing-with-lillian-brummet/id1745209794?i=1000705796823 ~~~     Follow us & find our Books:   on Amazon Visit:   Drum It With Brummet Blog Subscribe:   Brummet Media​ YouTube Channel​  ​ ~~~

The  Recommended Resources  series has been published for over 2 decades.  With this series, Dave and I have the pleasure of sharing some great resources which can include:   - positive impact organizations and events - citizen science projects  - links to helpful articles, amazing resources & exciting interviews It would, of course, be fantastic if you see a way to: thank them for their work network with them share the sites  get involved in some way ** Want to see a non-profit listed here?   Send us a message  on  FaceBook  ( facebook.com/lillian.brummet )  or  LinkedIn  ( linkedin.com/in/ldbrummet ) --- Skills For Change strives to introduce Canadian immigrants to opportunities that lead to attaining their dreams both personally and professionally.  INFO :  https://skillsforchange.org --- Hamilton/Burlington Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (HBSPCA) helps animals in need,  provid...

" Build a little fence  Of trust around today;  Fill the space  With loving deeds,  And therein stay.  Look not  Through the sheltering bars  Upon tomorrow. " ~  Mary Butts ~~~     Follow us & find our Books:   on Amazon Visit:   Drum It With Brummet Blog Subscribe:   Brummet Media​ YouTube Channel​  ​ ~~~

Can business and love thrive together ? In this interview , Andrea & Jon Taylor-Cummings probe their guest - Lillian Brummet - with in depth questions about her story about early independence, trauma, and resilience and: How Lillian turned grief into growth and started again The key habits that make their marriage and business work What to do when conflict and creativity collide Why “showing up daily ” matters more than grand gestures From crash to calling: how writing helped her heal How they divide tasks—and avoid relationship burnout Habits that keep their love and work aligned Creating emotional safety: the “ soft place to fall ”principle Advice for couples who fear mixing love and business Check out this fascinating discussion at:  https://open.spotify.com/episode/55mBCGJvxMRx8mmRpCTqN3 ~~~     Follow us & find our Books:   on Amazon Visit:   Drum It With Brummet Blog Subscribe:   Brummet Media​ YouTube Channel​  ​ ~~~

Publishing the Down The Road (@  Amazon   )  family memoir, Dave and I noticed that both of us developed a renewed respect and increased gratitude for our ancestors.  While we all know in the back of our minds historical events like the Great Wars, the Great Depression, the fight for Equality, and others... we all know that these times sparked massive change across the globe - making our lives so much better today.   However actually reading in their own words how they felt, what daily life was like, I mean - it had such a huge affect on us.  We witnessed Maria (Dave’s grandmother) survive many challenges and haunting experiences before emigrating to Canada to marry Dave's Grandfather. She loved life here, adored her husband and lovingly raised her children to become wonderful people. We discovered a renewed respect for Dave’s grandmother who braved a 2-week journey all by herself. Starting with a long trip by train and passenger ship, then train...