Brummet's Conscious Blog

World of Writing - Author Interview * Shout out to Nicole Ballengee of PRByTheBook.com for connecting us with today's guest. Sasha Olsen is a 10-year-old author, environmental activist, ballroom dancer, bookworm and pianist. Sasha enjoys anything artistic and easily finds new hobbies and creative things to do, which usually ends up in her trying to juggle everything that she is interested in. The experiences she had while on vacation in Asia and being raised within close proximity to the ocean fed her passion for the environment, which is one of the reasons why she became an author.  She lives with her family in Florida (US) where she also spearheads the conservation non-profit:  I Want My Ocean Back . Attending beach clean up events and writing articles to spread the word about the project keep her quite busy. We are honoured to feature Sasha today and invite her to share some of her experiences with her first book:   Legends From Mom’s Closet   Q: W...

Preventing and Caring For Tree Wounds * By George Kinsela Trees have an extraordinary ability to withstand the damaging effects caused by environment or equipment. Trees ward off the stressors that bite, burn, starve and rot their roots, trunk, limbs and leaves. It is truly amazing how trees compartmentalize their systems in order to seal the wounds. However, the best way to care for the tree in your yard is to prevent wounds in the first place. Proper planting and regular maintenance are the keys to keeping trees safe and healthy. Here are some tips to prevent and care for tree wounds. The most important thing that can be done to prevent tree wounds is to pick the right tree and plant it in the best possible place. Take help of certified arborists as they are the people who can properly guide you in choosing the site to plant trees. They will ensure that space is large enough to accommodate the tree's crown and roots. Mulching is an important maintenance practice for tr...

-- Quote of the Day --  “The cyclone derives its powers from a calm center. So does a person”  ~ Norman Vincent Peale -- Conscious Discussions Talk Radio --    * Airs live @ 10-11 AM (Pacifc)  - all episodes are archived indefinitely within moments after they air live, and are available for you to listen to later on at any time of day.   Sign up via itunes for the Conscious Discussions Radio show: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id262138144     As a passenger a speeding vehicle driven recklessly, you might feel anxious, out-of-control, even terrified. Similarly, when going from employed to unemployed, people can feel nervous, powerless, confused, embarrassed, and at a loss for words. IT professional, publisher, and co-author of Getting Beyond the Day - Your Guide to Surviving a Job Layoff...