Nina Bonnisea - Bummel Books

02/10/2026

Please share with any US family and friends who may be asking " what can we do?"

In every corner of our state, Minnesotans are doing what we do best: showing up for one another.

Neighbors are organizing school carpools and grocery deliveries. Small businesses are adjusting hours and services to keep workers and customers safe. Volunteers are exercising their rights, peacefully protesting, and documenting what’s happening in our streets to help protect rights and uphold the rule of law.

If you’re wondering, “What can I do from where I am?” the Best of Minnesota hub is a good place to start. There you’ll find:

→ Stories and images that celebrate real acts of courage and care
→ Know‑your‑rights tools for individuals and families
→ Concrete ways to support local response efforts — whether you live in Minnesota or across the country

📌 Visit, bookmark, and share the hub with your networks: https://www.mcknight.org/best-of-mn/

Together, we can ensure that the generosity, leadership, and resolve of Minnesota’s communities are seen and supported, not just in this crisis, but in the days ahead.

02/08/2026

I am working on a new drawing. Learning about colour pencils is so much fun! Bonny Snowdon Academy is the best!!

01/30/2026

Here is the Canadian Charter of Rights

This guide explains the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and its importance in our daily lives.

01/29/2026

For anyone who wants a papercopy of the US Constitution, you can get one free here https://constitutionus.com/books/free-pocket-constitution/ The website also shows the constitution if you woant to read it online.

Get your Free Pocket Constitution—a compact guide to America's founding document. Understand your rights, government structure, and the principles shaping US

10/13/2025

What makes number 7 magic? Lucky me!

Bummel Books Weekly Inspiration

09/27/2025

“If you are losing your leisure, look out! It may be you are losing your soul.”

Virginia Woolf

Have you ever had a moment where you notice you feel compelled to keep doing things when really you need a rest? I think it is a debilitating issue these days. I found this wonderful woman, Tricia Hersey, who has been advocating rest as an action and statement of our humanity. She created the Nap Ministry. Check it out. https://thenapministry.wordpress.com/
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Michael Inzlicht, a University of Toronto psychology professor who studies effort, rest and leisure, notes that burnout is a form of depression caused by a lack of variability, novelty or reprieve in their lives. So science has confirmed, a change can be as good as a rest! https://michaelinzlicht.com/about
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What fits better with rest than some daydreaming? I am working with Michelle Merlindt and her new book, The Journal Where Dreams are Born. Michelle has created a beautiful collection of abstract art and poems aimed at prompting the user to explore themes of rest, love, and dreams. I can't wait to have it available at Bummel Books! The image is a taste of her abstract art!

Want to explore some historically significant journals? Here is a list that includes Charles Darwin, Isabelle Eberhardt, Frida Kahlo and others. https://www.livescience.com/59430-history-noteworthy-diarists.html
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What has inspired you to write a journal in the past? If you haven't done it, are there other ways you have expressed yourself? Maybe through scrapbooking or doodling?

Bummel Books is a small online book publishing company that believes people find their way to positive action through inspiration.

09/01/2025

I am pleased to announce that the eBook "Encyclopedia of Mythology, Scary Beasts and Creatures", https://a.co/d/fwGLenC , is now available for FREE ON AMAZON until September 3rd at midnight.

Please purchase it for free, and then, if you can or would like to, please provide your review. Please include what you might have wanted in it or what you wish it did better. This will help with any updated editions!

Thank you, monster and horror lovers! Ciell and I worked on this for you!

08/31/2025

What a cute story!

"I dropped my girl off at daycare, and when I came back, I was told she had been following George, the Great Dane, around all day. She was completely smitten with him, and honestly, the way she looked at him was the cutest thing I have ever seen.

I just had to capture this moment. Her face was glowing with pure joy. It is funny how love works, even for our pups. She really fell head over paws for him!"

08/30/2025

A swimming pool is one of my favorite places to be. The swirling colors of blue are amazing and, I love the freedom to choose between doing laps or just floating around in the water. I often do both. My husband loves to sit in the hot tub after a swim and then rest in a lounge chair to read a book. The sense of floating for me is like an all-body hug. And the sounds of children laughing and splashing are ideal for people watching.

Do you have a favourite spot to people watch? Maybe it is at a favourite park. Who is with you and what do you enjoy at this spot?

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Here is a dyptich painting in acrylic I did a couple of years ago. I love light blue juxtaposed with dark blue, gold and reds. It is fun to experiment.

Golden Sunstar by N Bonisea

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08/26/2025

Love this post. Kindness requires understanding and meeting people where they are. That is what I think kindness means.

08/23/2025

Hello everyone! I am pleased to announce that a new book, which I helped create, will be released on August 31st. I created the images for the Encyclopedia of Mythology, Scary Beasts and Creatures. I am offering a free PDF copy of this book. If you are a fan of monsters or horror creatures, this book is for you!

Perfect for exploring the reasons these monsters exist and continue to enhance our imaginations!

Get your free PDF copy today by filling out a short form at https://forms.gle/D7N8tNccmZCm7NaR8 and review it on Amazon after its release on August 31st!

It will be a free e-book download from Amazon for a few days, then it will be for sale for $1.99 for a few weeks.

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08/17/2025

Bummel Books is releasing a new title I would like to share! I helped with some of the images. If you would like to receive an advance reader PDF copy to read for free, please download it and provide your honest review after August 31, when it is released on Amazon. Perfect for fans of Halloween and scary tales! It is nonfiction about stories from around the world!

Sign up at https://forms.gle/WwizMHpnPrznRYzX8

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