Brummet's Conscious Blog

Today we are joined by Ken Weene and Deng Atem, - a co-writing team who are here to share some of the interesting behind the scenes aspects in collaborating on their book. For those of you who feel you've heard Ken's name before... you have - we featured his poetry back in November :) Ken and I first connected back in March '22 after meeting in the Facebook group:  Authors Supporting Authors .  Since then we have gotten to know each other fairly well. Ken co-hosts of the  On The Brink  podcast & the  Writing Chats & Friends  podcast. K en has published numerous novels, plays, and short stories - and he can be found @ :  http://www.kennethweene.com  ;  drop into   Amazon   to find his books.  Deng Atem , who was born in South Sudan and currently resides in Phoenix, Arizona (US) where he obtained both a bachelor and a MBA. Helping immigrants is very important to Deng and he touches many lives as the Executive D...

Recommended Resources I found this next bit of inspiring news from Reuters.com - it is a fantastic article about a small company who recycles plastic waste into bricks stronger than concrete.   These bricks are used to pave streets, walkways and to construct walls among other uses.  Recycling 60 tons of plastic to make 4500 bricks per day. It is an amazing story, check it out when you have the time: Kenya, Recycled Plastic Bricks Green Venture : from eco-house tours to curriculum programs, this organizations empowers the region of Hamilton (ON) to implement greener practices. Info : www.greenventure.ca  Energy & Environmental Building association : The home builder's resource for energy efficient and sustainable building ideas, resources and advice. Info : eeba.org ~~   Visit the Brummet's @: http://BrummetMedia.ca ~~

Recommended Resources Have you heard of the Mango Tree Organization ? http://themangotree.org/ https://www.facebook.com/TheMangoTreeCharity/ The Mango Tree supports orphans and people effected by HIV/AIDS is Tanzania and Kenya providing education, training, healthcare and sustainable livelihoods. Since 2003 (in the last 15 years) the organization has supported over 30,000 orphans. -- An interesting presentation re: r educing pollution in the fashion industry while creating amazing new things to wear:   https://www.ted.com/talks/natsai_audrey_chieza_fashion_has_a_pollution_problem_can_biology_fix_it -- Super inspiring interview with a very accomplished, funny and determined woman... learn about her humble beginnings and how she has inspired the world.: https://www.ted.com/talks/ameenah_gurib_fakim_an_interview_with_mauritius_s_first_female_president ~~ Visit the Brummet's @:  http://BrummetMedia.ca