Brummet's Conscious Blog

© Brummet Media Group Quote of the Day "Some books come to you....  they are bonuses,  gifts.  You do not have to kill some little part of your flesh to dredge them up.  This  is a fatal shade mystical,  but it is almost as if you are serving as agent for a book  which wants to get itself written.  So the author never knows what to think of such books when he is done.  His real fondness  — since writing books is the closest men ever come to childbearing —  is more for those books he delivered out of his own flesh,  torn and deadened by the process,  but able at least to use all art and craft,  all accumulated l ore."  ~ Norman Mailer   ~~~     Follow us & find our Books:   on Amazon Visit:   Drum It With Brummet Blog Subscribe:   Brummet Media​ YouTube Channel​  ​ ~~~  

Bird Life International invites our readers to share in their celebration of 60 years water bird census programs, in collaboration with Wetlands International– yes, you read that right - 6 decades of hosting Citizen Science programs across the planet, inviting people to join in projects like counting birds, assessing the health of the populations and their wetland homes.  This information is shared with governments, scientists, universities and conservation organizations across the globe, providing meaningful insight  that is used for policy amendments, and many other conservation activities. Info:  https://www.birdlife.org/news/2026/01/16/celebrating-60-years-of-waterbird-monitoring-for-conservation ~~~     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, we 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 © BRUMMET MEDIA GROUP It would, of course, be fantastic if you find a way to: thank them for their work network with them share the link to their events or website  volunteer or donate ** Want to see your favourite Non-Profit or Event listed here?   Send us a message ( Contact Info  ss listed on the  About  page) Abbey Field Housing Society of Canada  provides  affordable, secure  accommodation & companionship for elders by converting & maintaining houses in which, typically, a small group of residents live together with a house manager. Housekeeping and meals are provided by a small staff in the common...

Trash Talk - a green-living book series We love hearing feedback from our happy readers ! Find the Series:  (US) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09YC64SB7 (Canada) https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B09YC64SB7   “  I came across Trash Talk - Book#1: It’s Easy To Be Green and was immediately impressed by how approachable and empowering the book is. Your central idea that trash is not just waste, but a valuable resource reframes sustainability in a way that feels practical, hopeful, and achievable for everyday readers. What truly stands out is how actionable the content is. The A–Z list of commonly discarded items and the creative ways to repurpose them makes it easy for readers to start making changes right away. Rather than focusing on guilt or extremes, you emphasize conscious choices, saving money, and measurable impact showing that even small efforts can make a meaningful difference over time. Trash Talk goes beyond simple recycling by encouraging readers to rethink h...

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. FEBRUARY'S SILENT EMBRACE The waves softly touching desert-like sands... The sea gulls making known their demands... The wind whispering through budded leaves... The water rises as the snow grieves... Familiar birds fly back home, To ready their nests for the unborn. Colours change from grey to green... As the rain washes earth's face clean. The stars shine brighter than before... As the do the eyes of those who adore, The glorious feelings from this wonderful place; Brought by the tides  of February's silent embrace.  Find the Series:  (US)  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09YMCRVZ3 (Canada)  https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B09YMCRVZ3 ~~~     Follow us & find our Books:   on Amaz...

A Word From The Authors © Brummet Media Group Several years ago I was a guest on the Transparency Talks Podcast but recently I was inspired to listen to it again.  This particular quote during our conversation about working with the media (below) struck me as being of interest to you as well.  If you would like to access the full  Transparency Talks Podcast interview,   click on the link below.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIeCwpnK8WQ   "When i'm approaching the members of the media I offer more than I'm asking for. I always promote every single media event, in every aspect, in every way that I could possibly do, & I do this multiple times -  like even years later , I'll go back to listen to the interview, find a worthy quote and share it again:  'Oh I'm just looking back at this interview and this inspired me, or 'I was remembering this about the discussion.'  In fact, I just did some of these over on my Socials the other day. I ten...

Writers Resources In celebration of our popular  Purple Snowflake Marketing  books  (on  Amazon ),  we get to share resources that can help fellow writers  :)   Want more?  It is easy to scroll through decades of previously published blog posts, via the search tool on the side of this blog.  Browse the posts in each month, for decades if you like, in order to find 100's of these kinds of posts.   Writers Resources  posts tend to share at least 3 resources in each post. These are carefully chosen resources, ones that will lead to networking opportunities, radio station contacts, websites for libraries and magazines and places that list publications (or publishers) who are looking for submissions from book queries to  poetry, articles or contests.  Most  Socials  also have "groups" that people can request to join. Simply click on the group names below to find a few more great places to hang out with other...

National Wildlife magazine is running their annual photo contest (their 55th!) and they have been accepting submissions for a few weeks already.  There are several categories to submit up to 10 photos with your entry ($20) – there’s even a youth category for photographers (aged between 13 & 17) or check out the following entry categories. • Baby Animals: Young of any species • Birds: Of any species • Landscapes & Plants: From broad vistas to single blooms • Mammals: Of any species • Mobile: Taken with phones or tablets • Other Wildlife: Fish, reptiles, amphibians, insects, spiders, macro and more • People in Nature: Responsibly enjoying wildlife or the outdoors Info : https://photocontest.nwf.org ~~~     Follow us & find our Books:   on Amazon Visit:   Drum It With Brummet Blog Subscribe:   Brummet Media​ YouTube Channel​  ​ ~~~  

    Did you know that Dave is also an author ?  Find this book at:  https://www.amazon.ca/Down-Road-Collection-Dave-Brummet-ebook/dp/B0DYS8DVS9 His family memoir recently received this amazing review: “Lillian and Dave - your  Down the Road  feels like a time capsule cracked open with heartbeats still echoing inside.  Four generations, wars, migrations, love, grit you didn’t just write a memoir; you stitched a quilt out of history’s forgotten whispers.  The kind of book that smells like old photographs and coffee-stained letters. You two have done it all from talk radio to blogging to drumming up (literally) inspiration and somehow your story still deserves louder applause.”  ~ M. Meadows Aren't our readers absolutely wonderful !? ** Visit our full library of books & be sure to follow us there to be notified when we publish one of numerous #books in our publication schedule.   https://www.amazon.ca/stores/author/B0845RLK1X ~~~...

Towards Understanding  Poetry that makes your heart shake - yet leaves you filled with inspiration and hope.   A real-life story of growing up in a traumatic environment and the healing proces s discovered through writing.  The 125 poems take readers on an epic journey of valiant survival told through vivid scenes poured from the heart with nothing held back. (US) https://www.amazon.com/dp/1475221703 (Canada) https://www.amazon.com/dp/1475221703     ~~~     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, we 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 © Brummet Media Group It would, of course, be fantastic if you find a way to: thank them for their work network with them share the link to their events or website  volunteer or donate ** Want to see your favourite Non-Profit or Event listed here?   Send us a message ( Contact Info  ss listed on the  About  page) World Parrot Refuge is passionate about rescuing birds & providing education about endangered bird species. This organization does not adopt, but instead provides a home for life. Info:    https://worldparrotrefuge.org   World Animal Protection working since1950 to end animal suffering where ever, ...