Brummet's Conscious Blog

-- Quote of the Day -- " The greatest gift is a passion for reading.  It is cheap, it consoles, it distracts, excites,  gives you knowledge of the world  and experience of a wide kind.  It is a moral illumination ." ~ Elizabeth Ardwick  -- Conscious Discussions Talk Radio -- Today's special Best Of Series episode (Vol 14) offers a 2-part discussion with  Cindy Barilleaux, of Writing Coaching Services , joins host Lillian Brummet for an in-depth discussion about the world of writing - the writing process, the reality of a writing career, book proposals, common writer roadblocks, and what to expect when marketing any project.  Join us live @ 10 AM (pacific) / 11 AM (mountain) ... and drop in the chat room while there - or access the archive of today's episode at your convenience: Find Dave and Lillian Brummet, excerpts from their books, information about their radio program...

 -- World of Writing Interview -- We love hosting interviews with people in the world of writing here on our Brummet's Conscious Blog ... Today we have James V. O’Connor joining us - author and founder of O’Connor Communications, Inc . ( a public relations firm that has specialized in book publicity).  Jim and his wife Lynda won three national awards for the successful promotion of his first book,  Cuss Control: The Complete Book on How to Curb Your Cursing .  He is also the author of Another Man’s Treasure , a mystery/romance novel published last September. Jim’s first-hand experience includes appearances on more than 100 TV programs (including Oprah ), interviews on more than 600 radio stations, and features in over 400 newspapers and magazines.  For more information, visit www.oconnorpr.com and www.jamesvoconnor.com    Q: So Jim - you have a lot of experience in the realm of marketing and have published 2 books so ...

 -- Conscious Discussions Talk Radio -- Are you anxious to hear the word “hired”? Join us today to learn how to apply selling techniques in your interview.  International known as a motivational speaker for salespeople and entrepreneurs, author, trainer and coach – Elinor Stutz is the founder and CEO of Smooth Sale LLC. (A Sales Training Company) … is our special guest of the day.  She is here to help our listeners stand out among other job seekers and get the position they desire.  Join us live from 10AM-11AM (pacific) / 11-12 (Mountain) - and drop in the chat room while there... or access the archived episode at your convenience:  http://www.blogtalkradio.com/consciousdiscussions/2012/02/14/job-search-interview-techniques Find Dave and Lillian Brummet, excerpts from their books, information about their radio program, newsletter, blog, and more at: www.brummet.ca * Support the Brummets by telling your friends, or visiting ...

-- How to Protect your Home - Preventing Theft -- *Today's article (a follow up to the one published a couple days ago) was submitted by Sachin... An alarm system is an essential element to help you prevent losing your property to burglary, but it is rarely enough. This article will consider the case of one individual who agreed to have their home security checked for weaknesses, thinking that it was secure. Just as we all have fire alarms , the majority of properties have a burglar alarm system too. An alarm system is an essential element to help you prevent losing your property to burglary, but it is rarely enough. This article will consider the case of one individual who agreed to have their home security checked for weaknesses, thinking that it was secure. The attempted robbery The property was alarmed, had new locks and a Golden Retriever inside. Whilst at work the house was tested for security by an attempted robbery. A ladder at the rear of the house allowed access to a seco...

-- Brummets in the Media -- Drop by the Authors Showcase Radio , where I'll be joining the host - Gordon Osmond... today - Feb 12th, Sunday... for a 1/2 hour @ 12:30 PM Mountain / 2:30 PM Eastern. The host will also have a live chat room open. This new radio program airs weekly and invites writers to call in to their open-mic format, so this may end up being a good resource for our writer-followers to look into as well. www.blogtalkradio.com/eclectic-authors-showcase -- Conscious Discussions Talk Radio --  Our guest of the day: Jeannie Kerrigan is, according to her site: a healer, teacher, author, and spiritual leader whose life work is to bring movement and healing to as many as she can. Having taught Quantum Healing, Ancient Wisdom Teachings, and Indigenous Spirituality to students all over the world, Jeannie’s goal is to bring modern relevance to this wisdom. …We’ll focus our attention today on Jeannie’s non-profit Ricky's Revenge; we...

--   Owning Your Own Home – Things You Should Know -- *Today's article was submitted to us by Sachin...   When owning your own home you need to know about home and contents insurance, how to find the right removalist and what you should find out from the local council. If you are about to take the big leap into the world of home ownership then there are some things you should know.  As well as shopping around to find the right removalists who are going to take care of your belongings and not charge a fortune, you also have to have the right home and contents insurance .  Home Insurance You must have home insurance if you are going to own your own home.  Your home is likely to be your most valuable asset, other than your family and your health, and for many it is the biggest financial commitment they make in their lifetime.  You should not run the risk of losing your home by not taking out hom...

-- Planning on Starting a Compost This Year? -- A lot of people are getting savvy to the benefits of composting and people are writing us to say they are so inspired by our blog and radio show that they are going to start their own composting systems.  Therefore I thought it might be a good idea to offer a few tips to get you started on the right foot... First of of all, composts need oxygen and larger piles can become compacted due to their weight, so you might have to turn them every couple of weeks. If you want a really fast compost, turn it once a week.  Keep it moist, and cover each contribution from the kitchen or staff room to the compost with soil or grass or leaves, helping to deter pests and flies and smells. Avoid meat scraps and dairy products because it attracts pests Pine needles and wood ashes are OK - but too much pine needles will cause the pile to be acidic, while too much wood ash will make the pile...