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 Recommended Resources Native Orchid Conservation Inc . is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to foster awareness and the desire to protect unique ecosystems and their plant communities. They specialize in orchid habitat areas however they work for other rare and endangered plants.   http://www.nativeorchid.org/ - Autism Speaks Canada is dedicated to enhancing the lives for people working in the realm of autism - from caregivers to parents and professionals.  https://www.autismspeaks.ca - Brain Trust Canada is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping people affected by brain injury. https://braintrustcanada.com/ ~~   Visit the Brummet's   Main Website Find them elsewhere online  HERE   ~~

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Kudo's !! I received the following information from the Columbia Land Trust Organization... what an inspiring story !!  "Running gave me a platform to represent my identity as an indigenous person in a way that was strong and resilient and fierce.” - Rosalie Fish Rosalie Fish is a Cowlitz Tribal member who lives on the Muckleshoot Reservation and runs for the University of Washington.  This powerful film explores how she uses running as a platform to advocate for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women.   Watch the video .   ~~   Visit the Brummet's   Main Website Find them elsewhere online  HERE   ~~

Leaving Baggage At The Door * Today's powerful article was written by Rich Walters, I found it through a connection online who shared the piece in a FB group we are both members of. Upon reaching out to Rich, I attained permission to share this amazing article here today. Find Rich on FaceBook or TheRealRichWalters.com This starts my 22nd year of teaching middle school. Yesterday was quite possibly one of the most impactful days I have ever had. I tried a new activity called “ The Baggage Activity ”.  I asked the kids what it meant to have baggage and they mostly said it was hurtful stuff you carry around on your shoulders. I asked them to write down on a piece of paper what was bothering them, what was heavy on their heart, what was hurting them, etc. No names were to be on a paper. They wadded the paper up, and threw it across the room. They picked up a piece of paper and took turns reading out loud what their classmate wrote. After a student read a paper, I asked who wrote that...

Media Appearance Our article re: the keys to successful networking was featured on the  Writing by Amanda blog  - Please do check it out and if you can, give it a like :)  https://adthompson4.wixsite.com/writingbyamanda/post/the-keys-to-successful-networking ~~   Visit the Brummet's   Main Website Find them elsewhere online  HERE   ~~  

World of Writing  -  Author Interview It is wonderful to have another Kootenay-based author join our blog for a World of Writing interview. Today we have the honour of interviewing fellow Canadian author Tanya Christenson - a teacher and elementary school counsellor who, like Dave and I, resides in Creston (BC). She is also a mom and stepmom to five children and most recently loves being Nanny to two grandchildren. She and her husband enjoy life in their home on the mountain with their two yellow labs. Tanya is the first-time author of the recently released young-adult novel -  A Soft Place to Fall (Red Deer Press - Oct 27, 2021). Tanya invites our readers to drop by her website to access alist of teacher resources to help with difficult childhood experiences: www.tanyachristenson.com or visit her at Facebook & Instagram @tan.christenson. Q: As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?    I always wanted to be a teacher. My mom operated a daycar...