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Poetry Time This monthly series began more than a decade ago in an effort to encourage the joys of poetry. Here we celebrate other poet's work, as well as our own. If you would like to submit, simply visit the ABOUT page for guidelines & contact information. Double-locked Vaults I felt myself Thinking and feeling Thoughts of doors Long closed And sealed by Double-locked Vaults. Emotional Vertigo Swayed my mind Yet once adjusted  A side of myself Was revealed And I Understood. © Lillian Brummet, 2008 * This poem was written in the summer of 2008 about the journey of healing from old wounds, coming to a place of peace with the past & discovering I had grown in the process.  It was published in   Rhythm & Rhyme,  the 2nd book of our Playing With Words series.   Rhythm & Rhyme , 2nd book in the  Playing With Words poetry series, takes readers through caregiving, recovery, loss, joys, & finding solace in music & nature.  Ride...

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BOOK REVIEW - Windwalker -   By Donna Sundblad   The first try at reading this book left me feeling a bit confused. I found myself skipping ahead, hoping that the story line would become clear. Realizing I may be tired or affected by some pain medication I had taken, I decided to set it aside and come back to it another time. The thing is, the cover design is simply fantastic; it had me intrigued as soon as I saw it. I also recently read another book by this author that I got absolutely lost in, and so I really did have incentive to understand and fully enjoy this book. I had some time the following day to drop into Amazon to browse the book description and then read the book's intro page again to get some clarity before I gave it another try.  Upon the next reading, I was able to let the book take me on the journey. The author certainly knows how to capture the reader. The first few paragraphs were particularly well written, absorbing and teasing the reader into th...

Understanding Networking, (part 2) *** Check out Part 1 of this discussion, published on Feb 5th. Networking means you need to have something to offer. Will you include their name in your ad?  Can you feature some aspect of their business activities, policies or community projects on your e-bulletin?  Are you able to partner with them for a special sale, or get your staff together for a volunteer activity?  Can you collaborate on a community fundraiser?  How might you distribute each other's coupons or send referrals to each other?  Will you refer customers to them? Can you offer them great resources, for no other reason than to just help them out? Can you introduce them to someone on your contact list? Perhaps you can be a mentor, provide advice, offer services, discounts to their staff, coupon exchanges.  Can you hold sales on the same day, referring customers to the other store's bargains? Can you collaborate on events? Can you collaborate on sharing ad ...

The  Recommended Resources  series has been published for over 2 decades.  With this series, Dave and I have the pleasure of sharing some great resources which can include:   - positive impact organizations and events - citizen science projects  - links to helpful articles, amazing resources & exciting interviews It would, of course, be fantastic if you see a way to: thank them for their work network with them share the sites  get involved in some way ** Want to see a non-profit listed here?   Send us a message  on  FaceBook  ( facebook.com/lillian.brummet )  or  LinkedIn  ( linkedin.com/in/ldbrummet ) -- The Rouge Valley Conservation Centre is located in Toronto, Ontario (Canada) in the Rouge Park , the largest urban park in North America. The Centre focuses on environmental restoration, monitoring and research and offers interpretive walks and educational programs for the general public, school and community gr...

World of Writing - Author Interview  Today we are having a discussion with Dean ( H. Dean) Fisher, author of several books including the pre-teen novel The Redemption of Bes , numerous fiction novels, as well as the Tales of Zhava series.  We met Dean in a writer's group on Alignable recently and are pleased to feature this interview today.  Dean invites you to drop by his Website ( www.hdeanfisher.com ) or visit his Amazon Author Page  ( https://www.amazon. com/stores/H.-Dean-Fisher/ author/B07SYFKQZ9 ) Q: Since we met just recently I'd like to start by having you share a little about your background. A: I was born and raised in North Dakota, I’m currently living in Pennsylvania, and I’ve traveled all over the United States. I’ve visited every state west of the Mississippi except Oregan and Louisiana – although I’m traveling to New Orleans in April for a research conference, so I’m excited I’ll finally get there (and have some authentic jambalaya!).  I...

When a reader leaves a review, or rating, for a book it validates the writer's efforts in spending years behind the scenes making that book available. It feeds the writer when times are tough and the inner voices break in telling us we are nothing.  Thank you readers for taking the time to leave a review :)  Poetic Wanderings Poetic Wanderings is a deeply introspective collection that guides readers on a reflective journey through memory, nature, and time. With themes of childhood nostalgia, love, loss, and identity, Brummet’s poetry captures life’s fleeting beauty and encourages personal reflection. Curated by Dave and Lillian Brummet, the collection explores how we navigate the past, hold onto memories, and find meaning in the present. From the outset, Brummet's vivid imagery evokes life's simple pleasures—often overlooked in the hustle of daily life. In the opening lines, "To roam meadows of memory, so far away. So long ago." , he sets the tone for a journey i...