Brummet's Conscious Blog

-- Quote of the Day -- " Words are, of course, the most powerful drug used by mankind ."  ~ (Joseph) Rudyard Kipling -- World of Writing Interview --  Author Robert Mazur joins us for a World of Writing Interview to talk about his book – The Infiltrator – and his life as a writer. The Infiltrator tells the story of Robert’s experience as an undercover agent in a deadly drug cartel. Pablo Escobar ran one of the deadliest and most feared drug cartels in the world. Mazur was assigned as an undercover agent to infiltrate the hierarchy of that cartel and their money launderers. What transpired from his work was hailed as one of the most celebrated stings in world history. Along with cartel leadership, the evidence Mazur gathered brought down the world's 7 th largest privately held bank and its senior management. For more information visit http://the-infiltrator.com Q: Who inspired you to pursue a career in writing? ...

 -- World of Writing -- We have a very inspiring interview from an individual dedicated to social change by hands on work with the poor and healing the nations sick and ailing people... and his ability to write about nursing, but also to celebrate an amazing individual who inspired him - his father. Barry Wiener, an accomplished RN based in Texas (USA), is the son of celebrated New York City police officer Norman Wiener. Norman, a 32 year veteran as a policeman retired with the rank of Deputy Inspector - running the 83 precinct and notably, overseeing security for the funeral of Robert Kennedy. Despite the demands of his work. Norman always found time for his children, imparting daily his unique take on life, work and people. CYA (Cover Your Ass) is Officer Norman Wiener's novel brought to publication by his son, Barry. It was a pledge to his dying mother that he would bring his father's stories to light, now that his father has succumbed to Alzheimers. ...

 -- Quote of the Day  -- “ Providing free books to kids in crisis is now known as the fastest growing crime prevention program available in the US. …Children of incarcerated parents can now get a new book when they come to visit– 60% of incarcerated people are illiterate… and a child of an incarcerated parent has a 6-times greater chance of also being incarcerated. …If you read well, you can get good grades, and there are greater opportunities for you later in life. We are hoping to break the cycle of illiteracy.  …Emergency rooms too – when children receive a book they are not sitting around, looking at the fluorescent lights and wondering what is happening to mom and what is going to happen to them. ”  ~ Paul Gilbertson  Today's quote originates from the Reach a Child Foundation interview that aired back on Feb 24 via the Conscious Discussions Talk Radio show. Click on the hyper-linked show title above to access the archived interview. -- Fool F...

-- Quote of the Day -- "Every walk to the woods is a religious rite, every bath in the stream is a saving ordinance. Communion service is at all hours, and the bread and wine are from the heart and marrow of Mother Earth." ~ John Burroughs -- Conscious Discussions -- An award-winning, nationally published journalist, Daniel P. Smith left his career as a high school teacher behind in 2004 to pursue the writing life. Less than five months removed from the classroom and 23 years old, Smith teamed with Lake Claremont Press to pen On the Job: Behind the Stars of the Chicago Police Department, his first book and one inspired by his roots in a Chicago Police family. On top of all of this Daniel is also a noted speaker and is presently working with photographer and fellow Chicagoan Brian Palm to share the stories and images of Chicago's fading buildings. Daniel also serves on the Chicago Writer Association's board of directors. It was a sincere pleasure listening to all the...