Brummet's Conscious Blog

This fantastic discussion with co-hosts Monica Brinkman & Ken Weene covers drums, writing, poetry, sustainability, conscious living... watch to the end where you'll hear some samples of our poetry & a little visual about buy local food.  We had a few unexpected guests too (lol)... ... Monica Brinkman​'s kitty shares the screen, & our doggies playing around behind me :)  https://youtu.be/ySUSX7h6qLw ~~~   Discover the Brummet's Books on Amazon :  https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0845RLK1X  Find Them Online via :  https://taplink.cc/brummet  https://linktr.ee/LillianBrummet ~~~

The Train Ride podcast hosted by Sabrina Malachowski, an online friend of ours, focuses on life altering events from grief to job loss.  I had the honor of being one of her first guests back in April this year... check out the 1.17 hour discussion here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5uAtw0ajIZgATr7wfc0UHs?si=NpkTOso1RMKIjVFLCCjKhw ~~~   Discover Our Books on Amazon : https://amazon.com/author/lillianbrummet   Find us online via these landing pages:  https://taplink.cc/brummet  https://linktr.ee/LillianBrummet ~~~ 

  Media Appearance Jake Bollig, host of  The Go Find Nervous   (GFN) Podcast, invited me to be his guest recently and we had an amazing discussion. We discussed overcoming anxiety and fear, how changing our menu plan impacts the environment, reduces waste, helps the local economy and increases nutrient content.We also touched on reducing waste and exposure to chemicals. I appreciated Jake's in depth questions and responses, and I truly enjoyed the experience.  Check it out at:  https://youtu.be/nGpL0WMdHfM ~~   Visit the Brummet's   Main Website Find them elsewhere online  HERE   ~~

 Recommended Resource  Host Carol Hanson has a very interesting discussion with Thrift Plus on her Awesome Women Spotlight , covering how thrift stores are addressing the pile of used clothing being sent to landfills or incinerators.   I remember when my mom would get plus-sized clothing from the thrift stores and use the material to make new clothes, aprons, rugs, blankets or whatever she needed. She, too, used her quilting craft for a family legacy.  She made a quilt for my brother to celebrate his travels and stories he shared with her. She did one for a few of her grandkids too, before she became too ill (she passed in 2010).  There's an amazing thrift store locally who give household and clothing items to anyone in dire straits, such as those running from an unsafe home or their house burned down or some other disaster. The Trinity Thrift Store raise funds for the church and it's projects such as the free lunch they provide once a week, to support se...

Media Appearance ...What Fun !!  **Ann invites #authors to submit queries to appear on her podcast !!  I just love this picture used for the promo of this podcast author interview with myself and host, Ann Harrison. The image makes me smile every time I see it  - it is so goofy. Dave and I were brimming with laughter while taking promo bio shots and this one was too funny. I realize it doesn't exactly do me favours, that picture, but hey, we were bursting with laughter. haha  I think you will really enjoy the A nn Writes’ Inspirational Journeys:- Stories That Matter #podcast. I so enjoyed this #interview - upon listening to the podcast today I found myself laughing and smiling and really enjoying the conversation a second time.  https://anchor.fm/inspirational-journeys/episodes/Lillian-Brummet-interview-e131sb7 She was kind enough to put a really nice announcement and further information on her blog (  A nn Writes’ Inspiration )  as well:   http...

Recommended Resources We Conserve Blog offers articles on ecology issues, environmental protection and energy preservation.   Nature conservancy Canada offers a podcast, projects and programs, events and conferences, webinars and an informative website. This non-profit works across Canada to help manage lands and waters in their natural state. Environmental Defence - defending clean water, a safe climate and healthy communities. ~~ Visit the Brummet's @:  http://BrummetMedia.ca ~~

-- Quote of the Day --    “Critics are by no means the end of the law. Do not think all is over with you because your articles are rejected. It may be that the editor has his drawer full, or that he does not know enough to appreciate you, or you have not gained a reputation or that he is not in a mood to be pleased.”  ~ Lavina Goodell -- Brummet's In the Media -- Join me over at Ignite Your Productivity podcast radio show hosted by Cathy Sexton for a discussion offering tips on staying organized and the importance of follow up activities in the office. This prerecorded audio will be published on Thursday January 9th at 9:30 CT, and will be available on her site for you to access at your conveneince later on as well.  Visit either of these links: www.igniteyourproductivityradio.com -or-  www.awoptalk247.com   Find Dave and Lillian Brummet, excerpts from their books, their radio program, blog, and more at: ...

-- Note: -- I am taking the day off from hosting the radio show, I need some time to just relax today. -- Positive News --  I'm a big fan of bringing beverages with me whenever I leave the house - typically water in a stainless steel reusable bottle, but I've a half a cupboard filled with other types of bottles that I reuse regularly including a few old juice bottles. We also have a couple old water bottles in the back of the Jeep that I keep filled with purified water for either the dogs or a vehicle emergency. I've taken water, juice, ice tea and warm drinks in the winter on trips, hike, walking the dogs or even to the garden. I take them when we go shopping or when I have an appointment in town. This way I am less likely to purchase refreshments, saving money and reducing the amount of waste I produce.  Still, despite these efforts, occasionally we'll have a pop bottle or someone visits and leaves a bottle, or we'll pick litter up and in...

-- Interview -- I had such a wonderful time appearing as a special guest on the Thin, Healthy, Happy podcast - managed by the host: Alicia Cramer - who asked some interesting questions and made the hour long discussion pass by as if it was only a few minutes!  Please do drop in to hear the full discussion - on business plans, marketing plans, the world of writing and more! -  via the link below: http://wausauhypnotherapy.podbean.com/2011/11/22/lillian-brummet-interview-on-writing-and-conscious-marketing/  -- Conscious Discussions Talk Radio -- Yesterday's programing had us doing another World of Writing segment... one of the many genre-segments that appear on the Conscious Discussions Talk Radio Show . Drop in to hear the latest installment and learn more about writing as a career via the link below: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/consciousdiscussions/2011/11/22/world-of-writing Find Dave and Lillian Brummet, excerpts from their books,...

* Note: Prize Draw Reminder - only a few days left to enter this week's prize draw. *Sunday, Aug 23rd at noon is the deadline. See previous posts for more info... -- Quote of the Day -- “ How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world .” ~ Anne Frank -- Writer's In the Sky -- I am thrilled to announce the discussion that aired today with Yvonne Perry host of the Writer's in the Sky Podcast and owner of Writer's in the Sky Services . Yvonne's podcast is a weekly talk show with the latest writing, publishing and book marketing news, methods and techniques. Today, Yvonne and I discuss how a marketing plan is developed, including building a platform and growing name recognition from there, which will then lead to sales. We talked about how to get reviews, what types of reviews and reviewers one can consider and how to query reviewers. We also talked about building a strong list of key words and the importance of a media-...

-- Quote of the Day -- “… If I don’t write, things just don’t feel right. I love being immersed in words, I’ve always had an overactive imagination and find myself asking “what if…?”. Which can get me in trouble sometimes, I’ll send stuff to my agent and she’ll say ‘No-no, no’. (she giggles). …When I was first starting out as a writer the people around me were not very understanding. …It can be very difficult when you have to explain that you can’t bake 250 cupcakes for the PTA and you are in the middle of a book. …And I still get that after all this time - from family members even: ‘Well Michael’s home all day, sitting around doing nothing’ (she laughs). Re: Finding a balance: It is always a daily struggle for me; the meals suddenly become simple, and my hair is lucky to get combed and I may not shop for groceries as much as I should. ” ~ Michael West – Feb 3, 2009 This quote of the day was taken from an interview with Michael West on the Conscious Discussions talk radio show, Feb 3 ...