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Mountain Day

 ©BrummetMedia.ca Did you know that Today, Dec 11th, is celebrated as International Mountain Day?  ©BrummetMedia.ca so... just how does one celebrate a mountain... and why?   ©BrummetMedia.ca  Well for one thing, mountains host 15% of the world's population and are responsible for half of the world's biodiversity, all the while providing freshwater and mitigating water flow for the valley's to enjoy below. Suprisingly, mountain terrain is quite fragile. The soil layer is thin and so when there's a forest fire or clear cut or mud slide, these mountains lose the little soil they have at an astounding rate.  ©BrummetMedia.ca I'm a huge fan of mountains, was happiest amongst them and have chosen to live in a lush valley where I am surrounded by them.   ©BrummetMedia.ca Around the planet, nearly 70% of mountain land is used for grazing and those animals actually improve the terrain if they are grazed properly. their hooves lightly churning the ground a...

resources

 Recommended Resources Welcome to another segment of our highly recommended resources :) ...Have a resource you'ed like to share? Let us know!  (www.BrummetMedia.ca ) Equestrian Canada is a national non-profit advancing all horse relate sports, programs, events and therapy organizations.  Info :  https://www.equestrian.ca/ ETRA is an international therapeutic horse riding association  Info:  http://www.etra.ca/ Etobice Humane Society , an independent, all-volunteer, no-kill shelter offering animal care, rehoming and sanctuary.  Info:  https://etobicokehumanesociety.com/ ~~   Visit the Brummet's @:  http://BrummetMedia.ca   ~~

Defining 'Alliteration'

Figure of Speech: Alliteration * Written by Tanveer Abbasi The word ' alliteration' , has its origin in Latin word "littera", which means to start with the same letter.  In literature, alliteration means occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words in poetry or prose. The following are some examples of alliteration: - Peter Pounce (A character in the Novel "Joseph Andrews") -   She sells sea shells by the sea shore. (A tongue twister) -   How can a clam cram in a clean cream can? -   Can you can a can as a canner can can a can? -   Dan's dog, Dove, dove deep in the dam, drinking dirty water. -   The store clerk stood and stared at me in stupor. -   Dunkin' Donuts (Brand name) -   Your financial future will fell into a free-fall. -   Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers. -    PayPal (Brand name). -   The lion licked his lips. ...

quote of the day

-- Quote of the Day --  © BrummetMedia.ca "Nothing is more honourable  than a grateful heart."  ~ Seneca ~~   Visit the Brummet's @: http://BrummetMedia.ca ~~

Read a book

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Vocal terms defined

Head, Chest and Middle Voice - Explained.  * Today's article is timely with the holiday season bringing lots of carollers and singing groups together (spaced safely, of course). Here the author  Chuck L. Stewart takes us through the definitions of vocal registers, and invites our readers to check out the free lessons and information at:  https://practasing.com   "If you wish to converse with me, define your terms."  ~ Voltaire The Common Names of Vocal Registers: Chest Voice Low Middle Voice High Middle Voice Head Voice Super Head Voice Chest Voice got its name as a result of singers feeling a sympathetic vibration in the chest as they sang in the lowest part of their voices. Chest voice is not actually a sound, per se, but is a register. The size of the sound waves is such, that in the lowest register, the chest vibrates. Low Middle Voice is just above Chest Voice. It should blend with chest voice and may sound exactly the same, except it is on higher pit...

resources

 Recommended Resources Welcome to another segment of our highly recommended resources :) ...Have a resource you'ed like to share? Let us know! (www.BrummetMedia.ca ) Environmental Law Centre began in 1982 in an effort to educate, advise, and empower Albertans (Canada) to protect the environment. Check out their blog, publications, and current programs at: ELC.AB.CA Environmental Studies Association of Canada is a network of scholarly environmental researchers, educators and scientists working across Canada and beyond.   Info : ESAC.CA Environmental Youth Alliance  : everything from rooftop gardens and other urban agriculture options, green building projects and community education programs. Info:  https://eya.ca/ ~~   Visit the Brummet's @:  http://BrummetMedia.ca   ~~