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Understanding Prose and Poetry  *Written by Marco A Bomfoco -  a lifelong language and storytelling enthusiast and a passionate advocate of quality education for all. He lives in southern Brazil. You can reach Marco at http://marcobomfoco.blogspot.com/ Prose and poetry are the two common forms of the literary discourse. Although we are not aware of this, at least in two ways we can react to discourses. Specifically, we can enjoy or appreciate them. The key to true appreciation is enjoyment and this depends largely on your attitude to literature in general. Enjoyment must not be confused with appreciation. For instance, we often enjoy a poem without fully understand its meaning. The reason has to do with the nature of the genres. Poetry calls attention primarily to the "music" of the words, while prose, for its meaning. Prose is the kind of writing that does not fit a recognized poetical form, that is, it does not have metrical structure. In prose, a writer may express herself...

-- Quote of the Day --  © BrummetMedia.ca   "Looking behind I am filled with gratitude.  Looking forward I am filled with vision.  Looking upward I am filled with strength.  And looking within I discover peace."   ...an Apache prayer  ~~   Visit the Brummet's @: http://BrummetMedia.ca ~~

Hi all !!  This time of year, despite COVID, numerous charities are struggling to provide services to their local communities and support their volunteers at the same time. As many of our blog readers might already be aware... at the top of our blog, just under the heading, there is a row of tabs... they look like file tabs... click there and you'll find various pages beyond what you see here on this home page of the blog.  There, you'll also find a free resource page supporting local (Creston Valley region in BC, Canada) volunteer opportunities.  It is a one-stop resource for all new comers to the area, to learn what is available in our area, and for local residents in terms of support for their situation.  It is also a great resource for non-profits to become more aware of one-another, offer referrals to their clients and network with each other on any project they are looking at taking on. This time of year, people with a little excess income might be looking at ...

World of Writing - Author Interview Today we will be interviewing author Michelle Moore; mother to  three boys and founder and president of Mother’s Grace , a nonprofit that addresses the critical needs of mothers and their children in the midst of tragic life events. Her new book, A Mother’s Grace: Healing the World One Woman at a Time, shares the stories of 12 amazing moms who are setting the world on fire helping others. She invites our readers to visit her website ( Mothers-Grace.org ) and visit her at Facebook , Twitter and Instagram . *Special shout out to publicist Leslie Barret (of PRByTheBook.com ) for suggesting today's guest for our blog :) Q: So glad to have you on our blog, Michelle :) Let's start with learning a little about who you are behind the scenes... how would do you think a good friend might describe you? A: I think most of my friends would describe me as very authentic, real and balanced across my life. I think they would say I am a good mom to my 3 son...

 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 ) Everdale Environmental Learning Centre teaches sustainable living via hands-on projects and activities ranging from organic gardens to meadows and forests and alternative energy.  Info : https://www.everdale.org/ Evergreen helps cities become low-carbon, sustainable, green communities. Info : Evergreen.ca Evergreen Theatre : Cirriculum-baseed musical theatre touring shows, programs and workshops with actors, scientists ande educators.  Info :  https://www.evergreentheatre.com/ ~~   Visit the Brummet's @:  http://BrummetMedia.ca   ~~

5 ways to use your morning routine  to increase your toddler’s language skills    * Today's article comes to us via author Tinita Kearney ( PH.D., CCC-SLP/L) a speech-language pathologist who hails from New York and the DC area. She owns a speech therapy private practice and lives to empower families to be their child’s very best advocate and resource. Check out her newest children’s book series at lolakoala.com and subscribe to get weekly communication tips and tricks. As a wife, mother of two children under 2 and a business owner, I am all too familiar with just how busy each day can get! There are a million things to check off of the daily ‘To-Do’ list and not a million hours in which to do it all. But, like any parent, my children are always at the very top of my priority list, and this means that I am purposeful about finding creative ways to fit them into my hectic schedule. And since I just happen to also be a speech-language pathologist, this often takes the form...

-- Quote of the Day --  © BrummetMedia.ca "It’s scary to think that one day  we’re going to have to live without our mother,  or father, or brother, or husband, or wife,  ...of that one day we’re going to have to walk this earth  without our best friend by our side,  or them without us.  Appreciate your loved ones while you can,  because none of us are going to be here forever."  ~ unknown ~~   Visit the Brummet's @: http://BrummetMedia.ca ~~