Brummet's Conscious Blog

Today we are featuring a n inspiring article written by Tiffan y Olson, Communications Manager for Optimize Worldwide . Tiffany  is a passionate blogger who writes for small businesses in order for them to increase their online presence. This article was inspired by Killroy.com and their work with termite inspection in Union City . What Is Green Pest Management And Can It Solve My Termite Problem? So you want to kill all the bugs... but nicely? You’ve decided that toxic pesticides are a no-go and anything synthetic should be kept off your property. But you still want to murder all those dirty, dirty termites that virtually eliminated your favorite wall yesterday. Fair enough. A few decades ago, if you told that to the pest control guy that just arrived at your house, he would laugh and proceed dumping gallons of bio-hazard into your lawn until everyone single one of those horrid little bite-sized devils were lying belly up, six feet under (can somebody ...

-- Quote of the Day --  “Perpetual consciousness is always being present in your life; never looking ahead nor looking backward - because when you are present all heaven breaks loose and you are living in divine circumstances in all moments. The future and the past are totally irrelevant for in the moment for which you reside.” ~ Steven Hairfield Today’s quote originates from the Conscious Discussions Talk Radio episode that aired back on March 26, 2013… http://tobtr.com/s/4553257   (*Click on the link to access the full discussion)  -- Poetry Month -- In honor of Poetry Month I've taken the liberty to share a couple of my own poems this month and today I'd like to share one of my late-mother's favorites: Invictus * author unknown Out of the night that covers me Black as the pit from pole to pole I thank whatever gods may be ...

-- Our Special Day --  Today is our 23rd Anniversary - this day 23 years ago Dave and I started dating. Wow - time certainly does pass along quickly. I can still remember those awkward first moments when I felt like my insides turned to gooey wet moss and I replayed everything I said critically after seeing him. lol - He remembers finding ways to "accidentally" meet up where he thought I might be going and striking up conversations. And here we are today some 23 years later still in love, still holding hands, still spending our days together and preferring each others' company over anything else. :) -- Brummet's In the Media --  Check out the short interview with me about how I got started with blogging, how it helps me achieve my personal goals, and leave a positive legacy. http://anovelquest.com/passion-series-the-brummets/ -- Conscious Living Event --  ACEE Earth Matter Environmental Education Conference   Apr 25 – 27, 2013 Location...

-- Quote of the Day --    “{Marketing, as an author,} is all about getting people to be interested enough in what I have to say to want more.  I don’t believe in hard selling –  I want people to have an experience of me and what is inside the books  and then if they feel that what I have to offer them is going to help them,  then they can go ahead.”  ~ Mark David Gerson  Today’s quote originates from the Best of Conscious Discussions segment of our  talk radio show featuring highlights of interviews with 2 experts in the realm of writing: http://tobtr.com/s/4660317  -- World of Writing, Interview --  Today we have the pleasure of featuring yet another world of writing interview installment, and the topic today will be on writers making a difference with author: Doug Rose. Albert Einstein said, “ Once you accept th...

-- Quote of the Day --  “A 30 second overview of what estate planning for estates under a million dollars includes: are a Revocable Trust, a Power Of Attorney, and a Health Care Directive (a.k.a. Living Will). …These documents ensure that your estate stays out of probate, saving your beneficiaries lots of money – and should you become unable to take care of yourself (or your business) these documents ensure that there is a third party that can take care of your finances, medical issues, (children) and lifestyle choices.” ~ Marina Modlin Today’s quote originates from the Conscious Discussions Talk Radio episode that aired back on Jan 24… titled: Importance of EstatePlanning   (*Click on the title to access the full discussion) -- Conscious Discussions Talk Radio --    * Airs live @ 10-11 AM (Pacifc)  - all episodes are archived indefinitely within mom...

 -- Product Review -- Samantha Weinman, fashion media and marketing manager of American Apparel , first connected with me back on April 5 th re: reviewing their new sustainable line of clothing. Amazingly the products arrived just 6 days later on April 11 th , delivered to my door. Packaging consisted of one thick plastic shipping bag that contained 4 items – each item had a small brown paper label made of 100% recycled paper… both the paper label, shipping bag and even the small plastic tag attaching the label to the product are recyclable. All of their clothing is manufactured in the US, where environmental standards and employee rights are more stringent than other countries outside of North America. This also means that there is less fossil fuels spent in shipping the fabric to the manufacturer and then the product to the consumer. I was thrilled to find that the soft yellow hat and autumn orange sweater were made from pre-consumer cotton fibe...

-- Quote of the Day --  “Gardening is a way of showing that you believe in tomorrow.”  ~ Thomas Jefferson -- Poetry Month --  April is poetry month so I've plans on publishing a few poems throughout the month... here is another one for your enjoyment... this one will be included in an upcoming poetry book expected to be published later this year. To find more of my published poetry check out the book Towards Understanding. Opportunities to Create Positive Change Our global society must decide today Whether we will live in a sustainable way. Will we be a locust species, Leaving nature in little pieces? Or will we spread wings to be Stewards like the bumblebee? We are a species, who in essence Have survived by physical senses. Yet we can change our self, And change the world. Struggling for isolation Living by definition Yet there’s unity in our di...