Brummet's Conscious Blog

-- Quote of the Day --  "Each of us is given a bit of the raw material of life with which to work. We can shape it anyway we wish. The time in which we live, our inheritance of traits, etc., all have something to do with what we become, but after that it is in our hands to do much with what we have. Physically and mentally we can shape it any way we desire." ~ Louis L’Amour  -- Plastic Bags --  * Today's article was provided by Bizymoms.com - helping provide  women with information on everyday matters and important issues. Check out thier BizyMoms Cares - Conservation section, which offers information and tips on plastic bags and how we can conserve our environment. It’s hard to say when we began to turn into obsessive consumers but nobody can doubt that we are just that. At least most of us! A direct result of this is heavy dependence on plastic bags. From USA to Africa, from Asia to Australia, ...

-- Quote of the Day --    "In reading, a lonely quiet concert is given to our minds; all our mental faculties will be present in this symphonic exaltation." ~ Stéphane Mallarmé -- World of Writing --  Yes - it is time for another World of Writing interview. I started this series some years ago in hopes of not only networking with and supporting other writers, but also to encourage other writers out there by sharing other people's experience in the industry.  If you look through the blog archives you'll see we've featured poets and authors in many different genres, article writers, magazine publishers and more. You can also find more rich information (for free) through the archived World of Writing audio series via this link: Conscious Discussions Talk Radio * Today's featured author is DuEwa Frazier (M.Ed., M.F.A., Ed.M.) - a publisehd writer, author, educator, poet and speaker. You find out more ab...

-- Quote of the Day --  "There is a temperate zone in the mind, between luxurious indolence and exacting work; and it is to this region, just between laziness and labor, that summer reading belongs."  ~ Henry Ward Beecher -- Books --  We have a chapter in our Trash Talk - It's Easy To Be Green book series on the topic of extending the life of books. Today I'd like to briefly talk about how you can contribute to a better society through your use of books.  Trash Talk - It's Easy To Be Green, Vol. 1 Trash Talk - It's Easy To Be Green, Vol.2 Many of us have stacks of books we've read and weekends offer a great opportunity to go through them once more. As we go through them we can check to see if any need a spot of glue or clear packing tape to hold the covers together. We can also start organizing the shelves for genre of books, books according to author, etc. While doing ...

-- Defining Environmental Sciences -- * Michael Collins wrote this informative article below helping us understand what the environmental sciences are all about... These days there is there is a lot buzz about the world going green and preserving the environment. Well, I think that all of you might be reading something or the other about "environment and ecology" in newspaper, magazines or over the internet. So, let me throw light on this topic. The term Environmental Science involves the scientific study of the ways in which biological, physical and chemical components of the environment interact and the relations between them. Environmental science is multidisciplinary in nature and provides a broad area of study of environmental systems integrating both biological and physical concepts with an interdisciplinary approach. Environmental science encompasses issues such as climate change, conservation, biodiversity, water quality, groundwater co...

  Solar Garden Water Fountain * Today's article was written by Aksha Serum who invites our readers to find more of her articles about Garden Fountains , Master Resell Rights Ebooks and Home Remedies for Heartburn You can instantly set up a beautiful garden fountain using solar technology. Solar garden water fountains provide the calming effect of flowing water without requiring access to an electrical outlet. Not only do solar garden water fountains allow you to "go green" by conserving energy, they are very low maintenance. You simply let the sun work its magic and the fountain runs on its own. Solar garden water fountains are both beautiful and safe, with no distracting electrical cords to disguise. A bamboo garden water fountain is an especially nice fit for a solar pump as it is very naturally appealing; a beautiful choice to be powered by nature. The popularity of solar powered water fountains continues to grow, as do the choices, with major ret...

 -- Quote of the Day --  "You may have tangible wealth untold; Caskets of jewels and coffers of gold. Richer than I you can never be - I had a mother who read to me."   ~Strickland Gillilan  -- Gardening -- Definition of Back Yard Habitat ( www.cwf-fcf.org ) and Bee Friendly Garden/Farming ( www.pollinationcanada.ca ) certification: Recognition of farmers and gardeners who plant native and pollinator-friendly plants, minimize tilling, use no chemicals (fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides), and provide both water and habitat for a wide array of living beings. Definition of Natural Insect Pest Control ( http://natural-insect-control.com ): Use of organic and environmentally friendly beneficial insects, biological pest controls while creating a biodiverse and healthy ecosystem.       Find Dave and Lillian Brummet, excerpts from their books, their radio program, blog, and more at: http://brummet.ca ...

-- Quote of the Day --  "Animals give me more pleasure through the viewfinder of a camera than they ever did in the crosshairs of a gun sight. And after I've finished "shooting," my unharmed victims are still around for others to enjoy. I have developed a deep respect for animals. I consider them fellow living creatures with certain rights that should not be violated any more than those of humans."  ~ Jimmy Stewart -- What is Agro-Tourism ? --  * Note : In the article below I'm going to refer to "farmers" as anything from grain and seed suppliers, to gardeners and meat producers.  There are several different ways of looking at Agro-Tourism .  Basically it involves communities making information and tours and markets available to the general public. Manufactures from wine to cheese, jam to pickles might offer seasonal tours as well. Parks and wildlife centers might get involved. Businesses might offer special sales,...