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We're Celebrating "Christmas in July" on this episode of Big Blend Radio's Vacation Station "Hey Wanna Go" Travel Show with travel advisor Cheryl Ogle. Hear all about Europe's Christmas & Yuletide Markets and how you can enjoy them on a cruise, or even by coach. See her blog about it: https://heywannago.wordpress.com/2023/07/10/christmas-in-july/ WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/imKlF4LgO9c On Big Blend Radio every third Wednesday, Cheryl is a world traveler, accredited travel advisor, and owner of Hey Wanna Go that specializes in travel to Europe and the UK, as well as river and ocean cruises. More: https://heywannago.com/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark your calendars for some September Festival Fun in Natchitoches, the oldest city in the state of Louisiana!Giving us the scoop on all the even highlights from live music and poker runs to food and family entertainment, featured guests on this episode of Big Blend Radio's 3rd Tuesday "Go to Natchitoches" show include: - Arlene Gound - Executive Director of the Natchitoches Convention & Visitors Bureau- Melvin Holmes - 24th Annual Cane River Zydeco Festival & Poker Run held September 1 & 2, 2023- Jimmy Harper - 21st Annual Meat Pie Festival held in Natchitoches, the Meat Pie Capital of Louisiana, on September 15 & 16, 2023. Info: https://www.meatpiefestival.com/ Founded in 1714, Natchitoches is the original French Colony and oldest city in Louisiana. Celebrating a vibrant blend of French, Spanish, African, Native American, and Creole cultures, this charming city is part of the Cane River National Heritage Area and Louisiana’s No Man’s Land. More about Natchitoches at https://natchitoches.com/ Follow Big Blend Radio's "Go to Natchitoches" show here: https://shows.acast.com/go-natchitoches-louisiana  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's all about Coastal Destinations on Big Blend Radio's "Travel Writers Panel Discussion" Show with the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA). From Cascais, Portugal and the Oregon Coast to Coastal Mississippi and the Gulf Shores of Alabama, this fun travel chat covers unique experiences in beach communities including regional cuisine, outdoor activities and scenic sights, lodging options, and more.WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/NtoLnY4uETw Featured Guests:- JAN SCHRODER is editor-in-chief of https://thetravel100.com/. She has several years of editorial and social media experience at magazines and newspapers. Her travel writing has appeared in numerous publications and online outlets. She is a native of Atlanta and a graduate of the University of Virginia. Jan's Story Spotlights: * https://thetravel100.com/cascais-portugal/  * https://thetravel100.com/fun-things-to-do-in-gulf-shores/  * https://www.orbitz.com/blog/2018/01/5-best-hotels-for-a-romantic-getaway-on-the-oregon-coast/  - LISA EVANS is a freelance travel journalist, photographer and author of the book "100 Things to Do in Coastal Mississippi Before You Die, "available through Reedy Press. She has always enjoyed the outdoors and nature and often includes them in her work. History is another passion - every place has a story to tell if only you find it. Music is yet another area that tells great stories if only one will listen. Visit her site: https://writerlisa.com/ Lisa's Story Spotlights:* https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/coastal-mississippi-let-us-surprise-you/ * https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/why-venture-into-coastal-mississippi/ Learn more about the International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association at https://www.ifwtwa.org  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Cooking with Ruth" show features Ruth Milstein who shares tips on preparing food for a family picnic in the park. Read her tips here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/family-picnics-in-the-park/ Appearing on Big Blend Radio every third Sunday, Ruth Milstein is the author of the Gourmand award winning recipe book "Cooking with Love: Ventures into the New Israeli Cuisine." Keep up with her here: https://www.ruthmilstein.com/ Listen to her Big Blend Radio "Cooking with Ruth" podcasts here: https://shows.acast.com/cooking-with-ruth  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Enjoy Big Blend Radio’s BIG WEEKLY BLEND podcast with this episode covering the holiday’s, birth anniversaries and pop culture history that spans July 17-23, 2023. Airing every Sunday, this show is a companion production of the new Big Weekly Blend digital magazine. For related articles, recipes, and puzzles, visit https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/big-weekly-blend-podcast-july-17-23-2023/MUSIC PLAYLISTThis eclectic playlist features over 30 songs that complement the podcast conversation, and celebrate this week’s holidays, observances, and birth anniversaries as listed below!* Listen on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/2vs57hd4* Listen on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/y5mtuebd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, artist Victoria Chick talks about the life, art, and legacy of midwest artist Grant Wood (1861-1942). Grant Wood was a master metal craftsman, jeweler, teacher, interior decorator, and a fine artist both celebrated and reviled during his lifetime. The turning point in his art life came when he exhibited “American Gothic” at the 1930 Chicago Art Institute Exhibition where it won a medal and was purchased by the Art Institute. Read Victoria's article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/the-art-career-and-legacy-of-grant-wood/Victoria Chick is a contemporary figurative artist and early 19th/20th century print collector based in Silver City, New Mexico. She appears on Big Blend Radio every 3rd Saturday. See her work: https://victoriachick.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel" Show is all about "Savor the San Juans," a fall celebration of food, farms and films - now in its 16th year! Slow down and enjoy farm tours and farmers markets, two film festivals, brew fests, harvest dinners, wine and spirits tastings, and so much more. Savor is a great way to ease into a slower time of year while basking in the food, spirits, music, and natural beauty of Orcas, Lopez and San Juan Islands in Washington State. Info: https://www.visitsanjuans.com/savorWATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/RWvSws53CJkFeatured guest is Amy Nesler, Stewardship & Communications Manager of the San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau. This show is presented in collaboration with the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) - https://www.ifwtwa.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Thursday "New Mexico Bed & Breakfast Association" Show focuses on two unique Bed & Breakfast stays in New Mexico, the Land of Enchantment. Hear about the lodgings, wild west and train history, nature and and outdoor adventures, and more.WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/3OopSQ8qCis Featured Bed & Breakfasts:- John & Veronica Bush - The Victorian Bed & Breakfast in Chama, which is north of Santa Fe and just south of the Colorado border. See: https://www.thevictorianchama.com/ - Becky O’Connor - Casitas de Gila Guesthouses in Gila, near Silver City in the Southwest region of the state. See: https://www.casitasdegila.com/ Stay New Mexico True and Visit: https://www.nmbba.org/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Wednesday "Writers & Authors" Show with Books Forward features Sid Balman Jr., author of the acclaimed SEVENTH FLAG trilogy. Hear an overview of the first two books, "Seventh Flag" and "Murmuration," and a discussion about the final installment "Algorithms." WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/fwV0r_QP9U8 Out on Aug. 1, 2023 and available for pre-order now, "Algorithms" thrusts readers thirty years into the future, a dystopic reality of regional fiefdoms, marauding scavengers, and the quest for ultimate power: the Algorithms of everything, which have been secretly pilfered from an undersea Internet cable, stored on hard drives, and implanted in the last surviving blue whale.A Pulitzer-nominated national security correspondent and Writer in Residence at Sul Ross State University, Sid Balman Jr. has covered wars in the Persian Gulf, Somalia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, and Kosovo, and has traveled extensively with two American presidents and four secretaries of state on overseas diplomatic missions. More at: https://www.sidbalman.com/ More about Books Forward: https://booksforward.com/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From dining and shopping to relaxing poolside, this episode of Big Blend Radio’s 2nd Tuesday “Food, Wine & Travel” Show with IFWTWA is all about what to experience and where to stay this summer in Palm Springs, California. Featured guest Kimberli Munkres from Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels. WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/zXKSD7b2Ocw Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels is an association of independently-owned boutique hotels, which are an essential part of this desert resort town's uncommon culture and economy. From quirky to charming, mid-century modern to clothing-optional, Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels has got your stay. See: https://www.palmspringspreferredsmallhotels.com/ For more about the International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) visit https://www.ifwtwa.org/ Photo: The Del Marcos Hotel courtesy Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio features Will Hawkins, founder of Nine Mile Station Band, who are getting ready to release their self-titled album on July 21, 2023 with an album release show on July 29 at The Troubador. Mixed by multi-grammy award-winning producer Al Schmitt and engineered by grammy-award winning Niko Bolas, the album features 11 original cuts of modern Americana, with influences as diverse as Tom Petty, Fleetwood Mac, Bruce Springsteen, Wilco, Nick Cave, Neil Young and Bob Dylan.WATCH THIS PODCAST WITH MUSIC VIDEOS ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/BXmDvwCYonININE MILE STATION are:Will Hawkins - Lead vocals and guitarFernando Perdomo - Lead GuitarNick Moran - DrumsBrendan Vasquez - BassMore at https://www.ninemilestationmusic.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From eating out to taking part in vacation activities, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Quality of Life" Show, Dr. Jackie Eubany shares how to have a heart-happy and heart-healthy summer travel experience. Heart disease remains the number one killer of women in the United States, killing more women than breast and lung cancer combined. Dr. Jacqueline Eubany is a board-certified cardiologist and electrophysiologist, and author of the best-selling book, "Women and Heart Disease: The Real Story." More: https://womenandheartdiseasebook.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From Kittens, Horses & Guinea Pigs to Blueberries, Cherries & Piña Coladas, enjoy Big Blend Radio’s BIG WEEKLY BLEND podcast with this episode covering the holiday’s, birth anniversaries and pop culture history that spans July 10-16, 2023.Airing every Sunday, this show is a companion production of the new Big Weekly Blend digital magazine. Listen to the podcast and check out https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/big-weekly-blend-podcast-july-10-16-2023/ to get the music playlist, articles, and recipes that connect with and celebrate this week!MUSIC PLAYLIST* Listen on YouTube - https://tinyurl.com/5fe8xytr* Listen on Spotify - https://tinyurl.com/2tdvkbk6 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's all about The Arts & Summer Fun in Palm Springs, California, on this episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Saturday “Sunshine Stays” Show.WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/Vvi60e0qOvkFEATURED GUESTS:- Kimberli Munkres - Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels - https://www.palmspringspreferredsmallhotels.com/- Scott Slaven - Palm Springs Art Museum - https://www.psmuseum.org/This show airs every second Saturday in collaboration with the Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels (PSPH), a consortium an association of independently-owned boutique hotels in the desert resort community of Palm Springs, in Southern California. Follow the podcast: https://shows.acast.com/big-blend-radio-palm-springs-sunshine-stays Plan your visit and sign up for the monthly Boutiquely Palm Springs newsletter at: https://www.palmspringspreferredsmallhotels.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Friday "Toast to The Arts & Parks" Show, comics journalist Andy Warner discusses his work and third National Parks Arts Foundation residency in Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park. Warner is a comics journalist and artist, whose comics range between journalism, documentary and memoir. He is the author of "This Land is My Land," "Spring Rain," the NY Times Best Selling "Brief Histories of Everyday Objects," and the YA history series "Andy Warner’s Oddball Histories: Pests and Pets." Keep up with Andy: https://www.andywarnercomics.com/Learn more about the National Parks Arts Foundation and the organization's unique artist residencies: https://www.nationalparksartsfoundation.org/Follow Big Blend Radio's 1st Friday "Toast to The Arts & Parks" Show with the National Parks Arts Foundation, here: https://shows.acast.com/big-blend-radio-the-arts-and-parks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hooray! After last year's wildfires and recent winter weather challenges, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks are back open! From accesible trails to family-friendly activities, this episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Thursday "Travel Tulare County" Show with the Sequoia Tourism Council focuses on the summer experiences you can enjoy in the parks and their local communities.Featured Guests:- Sinitia Kawasaki-Yee - Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks. Info: https://www.nps.gov/seki/index.htm- Suzanne Bianco - Visit Visalia. Info: https://www.visitvisalia.com/Located in Central California, Tulare County is home to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, Giant Sequoia National Monument and Sequoia National Forest, and charming art and agricultural communities including Visalia, Tulare, Exeter, Dinuba, Porterville, Three Rivers, Lindsay, and Woodlake. Plan your visit: https://www.discoverthesequoias.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Wine Time with Peggy" show focuses on Storing Wine. Peggy Fiandaca, who along with her winemaker husband Curt Lawrence Dunham, owns and operates LDV Winery in Arizona. Peggy also gives an update about their vineyard in the Chiricahua foothills, and discusses the wine term "Must."WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/aIcspiUuQfQ Read Peggy's Wine Storage Tips article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/how-to-store-wine-properly/ See Peggy's Jicama Shrimp Tacos recipe here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/jicama-shrimp-tacos/ Wine Time with Peggy airs every 1st Wednesday at 4pm PT / 7pm ET. Follow the podcast here: https://shows.acast.com/wine-time-with-peggy Learn more about LDV Winery at https://ldvwinery.com/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From waterfalls and beer foam to wild blueberries and blues music, and from red-tailed hawks to blazing fall colored leaves, this episode of Big Blend Radio celebrates the Colors of America in beautiful Asheville, North Carolina.Featured guests Steve & Karen Wilson "Mr & Mrs Wild of Asheville" are the owners and innkeepers of The Lion & The Rose Bed and Breakfast, a stunning pink lady in the Montford Historic District. This 1898 residence is located in a quiet residential neighborhood within walking distance to downtown Asheville and its many attractions. The Blue Ridge Parkway and Biltmore Estate are just minutes away. More: https://www.lion-rose.com/ Steve and Karen appear on Big Blend Radio's "Adventures in Asheville" Show every 1st Tuesday. Follow the show: https://shows.acast.com/big-blend-radio-adventures-in-asheville Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Military Monday" Show features award-winning military historian and author Mike Guardia, who lays out the history of America's Road to Independence. At the end of the French and Indian War in 1763, relations between the American colonists and the British Crown and Parliament were starting to heat up, especially due to England's Taxation Acts and the Intolerable Acts. Many of the colonists, and representatives of all 13 colonies, were ready to declare their independence and take up arms, marking the start of the American Revolutionary War.Along with many other military history books, Mike is the author of the widely acclaimed biography “Hal Moore: A Soldier Once…and Always,” that chronicles the life of LTG Harold G. Moore, whose battlefield leadership was popularized by the film “We Were Soldiers,” starring Mel Gibson. His latest books are “The Combat Diaries: True Stories from the Frontlines of World War II”and “Coyote Recon: The Forgotten Wars of Colonel Jay D. Vanderpool.” More: https://mikeguardia.com/  Mike Guardia appears on Big Blend Radio's military history shows every 1st Monday. Follow his podcast here: https://shows.acast.com/big-blend-radio-mike-guardia-military-history  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio features Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Jack Youngelson and Emmy Award-winning producer Sian Edwards-Beal who discuss the documentary HERE.IS.BETTER.  HERE. IS. BETTER. is an award-winning documentary film with unprecedented access inside therapy sessions of men and women Veterans battling posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This powerful feature length documentary offers a uniquely hopeful and impactful perspective on a rising mental health crisis in America. Every year, nearly 13 million adults suffer from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in the U.S. alone. Veterans are up to three times more likely to have PTSD than civilians.HERE. IS. BETTER. follows four of these Veterans, each with diverse backgrounds and service experience, as they undergo the most clinically effective, evidence-based trauma psychotherapies for PTSD. More: https://hereisbetter.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So, how do you express your authenticity, individuality, and passion? Do you feel free to express who you are in a way that brings honor, dignity, and regard to yourself and others? Do you realize how important it is to be genuinely interested in pursuing your dreams and encouraging others to do the same?On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Soul Diving Sunday with Shelley" show, Shelley Whizin shares how to celebrate personal freedom and independence from the inside-out, while embracing authenticity, individuality, and a sense of adventure. Check out her article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/celebrating-personal-freedom-and-independence/WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/u_LkftMG-eoShelley Whizin is the founder and CEO of the Soul Diving Institute™ and author of "What Do You Bring to the Table? A Savory, Sensory and Inspirational Guide to Living a Yummy Delicious Life." Keep up with her here: https://www.shelleywhizin.com and tune in to her "Soul Diving Sunday with Shelley" show here on Big Blend Radio, every first Sunday at https://shows.acast.com/soul-diving-with-shelley-whizin/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Enjoy Big Blend Radio’s BIG WEEKLY BLEND podcast with this episode celebrating the month of July 2023. Airing every Sunday, this show is a companion production of the new Big Weekly Blend digital magazine. Listen to the podcast and check out the links below to the music playlist, articles, recipes, and puzzles that connect with, celebrate, and honor this month’s holidays. Articles & Recipes: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/celebratin-the-dog-days-of-summer/FEATURED GUESTS are Steve & Karen Wilson, aka Mr & Mrs Wild of Asheville, who own and operate The Lion & The Rose Bed & Breakfast in the Montford Historic District of Asheville North Carolina. Steve & Karen are co-hosts of Big Blend Radio’s “Adventures in Asheville “show that airs every 1st Tuesday. More about The Lion & The Rose B&B: https://www.lion-rose.com/MUSIC PLAYLISTCelebrating the Dog Days of Summer and the Reds, Whites & Blues, this eclectic playlist features over 40 songs that complement the podcast conversation with “Mr & Mrs Wild” and celebrates this month’s holidays as listed below!* Listen on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGHUZITwHVJIAQK1-wdzlGxhaXWjF5bk6* Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1drxxWgODamsR7YwMqaHqf?si=3d39c15d8c694b66 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's GARDEN GOSSIP Show features travel writer Linda Kissam "Food, Wine & Shopping Diva" and outreach co-ordinatr Jessica Conn who discuss the visitor experience at the Japanese Friendship Garden in Phoenix, Arizona. This destination features a unique garden, tea house, tea garden, a stone garden, and a courtyard garden, making it a true Arizona Find. Read Linda's article here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/arizona-finds-japanese-friendship-garden/ WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/rHdvAD0SMLQ Linda Kissam appears on Big Blend Radio every first Saturday. Follow her podcasts here: https://shows.acast.com/big-blend-radio-linda-kissam  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Out of New Jersey comes Southpaw with a savory mix of country music simmered in rock, pop, and R&B influences. Southpaw is fronted by 2022 Josie Music Awards Female Country Vocalist of the Year, Christine Radlmann, and multi-instrumentalists Sean Garnhart and Colin McConnell. It serves up hooky lyrics, soul-power vocals, and infectious melodies supported by undeniable grooves and meticulous instrumental arrangements.Enjoy this lively Big Blend Radio conversation with Christine Radlmann who discusses the band's history, music, and new partnership with Deko Entertainment. WATCH THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/ExjJZ_A-mOoMore at https://www.southpawcity.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio features Cidny Bullens, Deborah Holland, and Wendy Waldman who make up the folk/Americana trio The Refugees. Hear about how they met and started working together, and about their latest album CALIFORNIA which is an homage to harmony-focused California bands of the 60s & 70s.WATCH THE PODCAST HERE: https://youtu.be/wqmSy3cKkt4The Refugees are known for their soaring harmonies, indelible musicianship, and unforgettably humorous stage presence.Individually, The Refugees have logged almost five decades in the industry, with more than twenty solo albums and multiple Grammy Award nominations to their credit, featuring musical styles that blend country, rock, folk, blues, and Americana. More at: https://www.therefugeesmusic.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Alicia Blando joins Big Blend Radio to discuss her book, “Open for Interpretation: A Doctor’s Journey into Astrology” (She Writes Press, June 27th 2023). The memoir follows her self-discovery journey through her astrological chart and demonstrates how readers can apply this ancient practice to their own path to self discovery. WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/R8lO6cXUHykIn conjunction with Western medicine, Dr. Blando believes that the tenets of astrology can support a person’s health, wellbeing, and self-understanding, and can even offer insight into predispositions for certain diseases and illnesses. Alicia Blando trained and practiced in the medical specialty of physical medicine & rehabilitation. While working as a physician, she became interested in how indigenous healers diagnosed and treated their patients without the technology present in modern medicine. This curiosity was supported by what she learned about herself through the study of astrology. More: https://aliciablando.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Quality of Life" Show features author Suzanne Marriott who discusses her deeply honest and inspiring memoir, “Watching for Dragonflies: A Caregiver’s Transformative Journey” (She Writes Press, June 6, 2023). Her story explores how caregiving for her husband throughout his journey with chronic illness allowed her to gain a spiritual awareness that would ultimately help her through her own medical crisis and into a place of healing and solace. Amid the many obstacles she and her husband, Michael, face after his diagnosis with multiple sclerosis, Suzanne learns to be a compassionate caregiver both for him and, ultimately, for herself. Candid and illuminating, Suzanne’s story of growth through caregiving will appeal to anyone facing a life-changing crisis and seeking hard-won wisdom, comfort, and hope. More at https://suzannemarriottauthor.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Featuring Big Blend Radio hosts Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, this episode focuses on the historic Inyo County Courthouse in Independence, California. This episode is part of Big Blend's Love Your Parks Tour "Law & Order Stories Across America" Series that was assigned by San Diego employment attorney Ward Heinrichs. Check out some of their other stories that include Boothill Cemetery, the Yuma Territorial Prison, a Gothic Jail, and more: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/law-and-order-stories-across-america/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's Vacation Station Travel Show, travel writer Debbie Stone shares her adventures on São Miguel Island, one of Portugal’s Azores Islands. Known as the “Green Island” due to its lush landscapes and rolling verdant hills, the island is also home to a historic town boasting centuries-old architecture, cobbled streets, city market, and colorful waterfront. Read her story here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/azores-experience-jurassic-nature-on-sao-miguel-island/Travel writer Debbie Stone appears on Big Blend Radio every 4th Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's Vacation Station Travel Show, travel writer Debbie Stone shares her adventures on Terceira Island, the third largest of the Azorean islands in Portugal. This island played a significant role in Portuguese and world history, hosting numerous prominent individuals over the years, including presidents, prime ministers, kings, and even a Pope. Read her story here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/azores-wild-and-wondrous-terceira-island/Travel writer Debbie Stone appears on Big Blend Radio every 4th Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this debut episode of Big Blend Radio's 4th Monday "ROAD TRIP RADIO" Show, writer, historian, and former Yale University professor Wes Davis discusses his new book, “AMERICAN JOURNEY: On the Road with Henry Ford, Thomas Edison and John Burroughs." Out now through through W. W. Norton & Company, "American Journey" is a nostalgic portrait of rural America, and the touching story of the friendships that sprang up among automobile tycoon Henry Ford, naturalist John Burroughs, inventor Thomas Edison, and tire industrialist Harvey Firestone as they took road trips together in Ford’s miraculous vehicle, exploring parts of rural America that had been largely inaccessible. Special thanks to The Lion & The Rose Bed & Breakfast in Asheville, North Carolina. More: https://www.lion-rose.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, Lance Laber, Executive Director of the DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun, shares how Southwest Artist Ted DeGrazia built the gallery, and what visitors can experience when visiting this unique and historic site. DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun is a 10-acre historic landmark nestled in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains in Tucson, Arizona. Opened in 1965, it is home to over 15,000 originals of Ted DeGrazia art pieces including oil paintings, watercolors, ceramics and sculptures. There are six permanent collections on display and several rotating exhibitions each year. More: http://www.degrazia.org/This Big Blend Radio "Tales of Ted DeGrazia" podcast airs every 4th Sunday. Follow the show here: https://shows.acast.com/artist-ted-degrazia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Enjoy Big Blend Radio’s BIG WEEKLY BLEND podcast with this episode covering June 25-July 1, 2023. Airing every Sunday, this show is a companion production of the new Big Weekly Blend digital magazine. Listen to the podcast and check out the links below to the music playlist, articles, recipes, and puzzles that connect with, celebrate, and honor this week’s holidays & observances, birthdays & birth anniversaries, see: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/big-weekly-blend-podcast-june-25-july-1-2023/FEATURED GUEST is Joey Stuckey, who joins us every 4th Sunday. Joey is an award-winning blind guitarist, songwriter, singer, composer, producer, radio and television personality, music columnist, educator, and sound engineer. He’s also the official music ambassador for Macon, Georgia, the “Southern Rock Capital of the World.” More: https://www.joeystuckey.com/ MUSIC PLAYLISTThis eclectic playlist features over 40 songs that complement the podcast conversation with Joey (especially when it comes to road tripping), and celebrates this week’s holidays, observances, and birth anniversaries as listed below!* Listen on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGHUZITwHVJI8RzjURL0qE618IKa4ulpX* Listen on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0T0HyTAeRTda5NziiI7LfR?si=2ff3751c8010457b Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio features Glynn Burrows who discusses his research on America's Famous Five: John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Robert Livingston, and Roger Sherman. As he outlines in his article, it proved to be a good reminder or what one should or should not believe when working on family history projects on the internet. His article: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/researching-the-ancestry-of-the-famous-five/WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/9fpgjj8wrUwGlynn Burrows is a family history expert as well as the owner of Norfolk Tours in England. He appears on Big Blend Radio every fourth Saturday covering England as a destination as well as family history research. Follow his podcasts here: https://shows.acast.com/big-blend-radio-englandLearn more about Norfolk Tours at https://norfolk-tours.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Saving the planet starts at home, and kids can help! This episode of Big Blend Radio features Doug Tallamy, ecologist and professor in the Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Delaware, and author of New York Times bestseller, "Nature’s Best Hope." Hear about how he is working to inspire the next generation of conservationists through is latest book, NATURE’S BEST HOPE YOUNG READERS’ EDITION: How You Can Save the World in Your Own Yard (Timber Press). "Nature’s Best Hope" is a guide to fighting the decline in wildlife populations through the use of native plants. Now, kids can join the Homegrown National Park movement and learn how to protect the planet through small and approachable acts of conservation in their own backyards! See: https://www.homegrownnationalpark.org/ This episode is part of Big Blend Radio's "Nature Connection" Series that airs every 4th Friday in collaboration with Margot Carrera, a fine art nature photographer who is passionate about the environment. More: https://www.carrerafineartgallery.com/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Jefferson Highway" Show features Roger Bell and Arlene Gould who give an overview of the activities and experiences at the recent Annual Jefferson Highway Association Conference in Mason City, Iowa, as well as the Sociability Caravan that drove up from Lamoni to Mason City. The 2024 Conference will be held in Alexandria, Louisiana.Roger Bell is the President of the Jefferson Highway Association which originally founded the Jefferson Highway in 1915. Jefferson Highway is an international highway, also known as "The Pines to the Palms Highway," that runs from Winnipeg, Canada to New Orleans, Louisiana. Learn more at: https://jeffersonhighway.org/ Arlene Gould is the Executive Director of the Natchitoches Convention and Visitors Bureau that represents Louisiana's Oldest City, which is also on the Jefferson Highway. Natchitoches was host to the Annual Jefferson Highway Association Conference in 2019. See: https://www.natchitoches.com/ The Big Blend Radio "Jefferson Highway" Podcast airs every 4th Thursday at 6pm CT. Follow the show here: https://shows.acast.com/big-blend-radio-jefferson-highway  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY Show features Phil Mastroianni, who along with his brother Nick, owns and operates Fabrizia Spirits and Fabrizia Baking Company that specialize in producing a variety of Limoncello products including canned cocktails and cookies using lemons from their own lemon grove in Italy! Phil takes us behind-the-scenes of their manufacturing facility, talks about their delicious and quality drinks and baked goods, and shares their family business story that started in a tiny garage many years ago. Today, they are the leading producer of Limoncello in America!Follow the Lemons:https://www.fabriziaspirits.com https://www.fabrizialemonbakingcompany.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's Vacation Station "Hey Wanna Go" Travel Show, travel advisor Cheryl Ogle shares six highlights from her recent visit to Scotland. Hear about the shapeshifting Kelpies sculptures, Sir Walter Scott's Monument in Edinburgh, the infamous and beautiful Loch Ness, the magnificient Edinburgh Castle, whisky tasting at The Clydeside Distillery, and a heartwarming visit to a sheep farm. You can see photos and read more on Cheryl's blog: https://heywannago.wordpress.com/2023/06/06/scotland/ On Big Blend Radio every third Wednesday, Cheryl is a world traveler, accredited travel advisor, and owner of Hey Wanna Go that specializes in travel to Europe and the UK, as well as river and ocean cruises. More: https://heywannago.com/   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 3rd Tuesday "Go to Natchitoches" show focuses on the 43rd Annual Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival. With the theme "Celebrating Louisiana's Cultural Gumbo," the Festival will be held on Saturday, July 22, 2023 in the air-conditioned Prather Coliseum on the NSU campus. Featured guests are Arlene Gould, Executive Director of Natchitoches Convention & Visitors Bureau, and organizer Dr. Shane Rasmussen, NSU Professor of English and Director, Louisiana Folklife Center. Festival attendees will enjoy 3 stages of music with Cajun, zydeco, blues, Celtic, and country music, free Cajun and zydeco dance lessons, and many traditional food vendors. There will also be a gumbo cook-off, blacksmithing, KidFest, over 70 crafts persons, a harmonica workshop taught by Ed Huey, and the Louisiana State Fiddle Championship from 1-4 PM. Music headliners feature Rusty Metoyer and the Zydeco Krush, the Jambalaya Cajun Band and the Cajun Stompers, Gal Holiday and the Honky Tonk Revue, Hugh Harris and the Drifting Cowboys, The Russell Welch Hot Quartet with special guest Aurora Nealand, traditional Native American songs and dances with the Rising Sun Youth Choctaw-Apache of Ebarb Dance Group, and blues by Jimmy “Duck” Holmes. More: https://www.nsula.edu/the-43nd-annual-natchitoches-nsu-folk-festival-2/Founded in 1714, Natchitoches is the original French Colony and oldest city in Louisiana. Celebrating a vibrant blend of French, Spanish, African, Native American, and Creole cultures, this charming city is part of the Cane River National Heritage Area and Louisiana’s No Man’s Land. More about Natchitoches at https://natchitoches.com/Follow Big Blend Radio's "Go to Natchitoches" show here: https://shows.acast.com/go-natchitoches-louisiana Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 3rd Monday "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) features Amy Piper who gives an overview of the 2023 Annual IFWTWA Conference. This annual writers development conference will be held October 1-7, 2023, aboard Princess Cruise Lines' The Discovery. It is open to all food wine and travel writers.WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/nAmmmSUBtQ8 The ship departs October 1, 2023 from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada and arrives in Los Angeles, CA, on October 7 for a total of six cruise nights. The conference will be held on the newest ship in the Princess fleet, the stunning Discovery Princess. Reservations must be made on or before August 31, 2023. For full itinerary details including the networking opportunities, expert speakers and professional development sessions, FAM trips, and cruise rates for members and non-members, visit: https://www.ifwtwa.org/2023-ifwtwa-conference/ An IFWTWA Director, Conference Chair, and Publications Editor, Amy Piper is a Lansing, Michigan-based freelance travel writer, blogger, and photographer. She is also the author of "100 Things to Do in Lansing Before You Die." Follow her adventures at https://followthepiper.com/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Cooking with Ruth" show features Ruth Milstein who discusses her Cool Summer Party Pleasers that include Pineapple Popsicles and Sangria. See her recipes here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/cool-summer-party-pleasers/Appearing on Big Blend Radio every third Sunday, Ruth Milstein is the author of the Gourmand award winning recipe book "Cooking with Love: Ventures into the New Israeli Cuisine." Keep up with her here: https://www.ruthmilstein.com/Listen to her Big Blend Radio "Cooking with Ruth" podcasts here: https://shows.acast.com/cooking-with-ruth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From Summer Solstice & Pride Month to Fathers & Flamingos and more, this week's Big Blend Radio BIG WEEKLY BLEND podcast covers June 18-24, 2023. Airing every Sunday, this show is a companion production of the new "Big Weekly Blend" digital magazine. Listen to the podcast and check out the links below to the music playlist, and to see articles, recipes, and puzzles that connect with, celebrate, and honor this week’s holidays & observances, birthdays & birth anniversaries, see: ⁠https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/big-weekly-blend-podcast-june-18-24-2023/⁠FEATURED GUESTS:- Singer/songwriter Johnny Schaefer - ⁠https://hearjohnny.com/ ⁠ - Gayla Turner - Author of "Don't You Dare" - ⁠http://www.gaylaturner.com/⁠ - Singer/songwriter Jill Knight - ⁠https://www.jillknight.com/⁠ MUSIC PLAYLIST: This eclectic playlist features over 50 songs that complement the podcast conversation, and celebrate this week’s holidays, observances, and birth anniversaries as listed below! * Listen on YouTube ⁠https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGHUZITwHVJKGKe9zsYhO1Ju1jqe5f0Ya⁠ * Listen on Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5l68KfLuZDHP0IWSIno02y?si=9e9dd219e600459c Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Big Blend Radio, artist Victoria Chick talks about The Southwest Regional Museum of Art and Art Center in Silver City, New Mexico. It is destined to be a cultural jewel for communities within Southwest New Mexico, and a magnet for art lovers traveling in the state. SWRMA & Art Center will offer exciting educational opportunities and enjoyment in looking at art, studying art, and making art. More: http://www.swrm-art.org/Victoria Chick is a contemporary figurative artist and early 19th/20th century print collector based in Silver City, New Mexico. She appears on Big Blend Radio every 3rd Saturday. See her work: https://victoriachick.com/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's all about Outdoor Travel and Destinations on Big Blend Radio's 3rd Friday "Travel Writers Panel Discussion" Show with the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA). From Vancouver B.C. to Pensacola FL, get a spark for adventure with this fun discussion about exploring the outdoors and the benefits of connecting with nature.Featured Guests:- KATHRYN ANDERSON focuses on Stanley Park and coastal Vancouver in British Columbia that everything from hiking, biking and canoeing in Stanley Park, to strolling a 28 km long seawall, which is the world's longest uninterrupted waterfront path. Story Spotlight: https://coffeeandmascara.org/5-little-known-facts-about-stanley-park- JULIE DEE SUMAN talks about Gulf Islands National Seashore in Pensacola, Florida, the longest stretch of federally protected seashore in the United States. This coastal park destination is a haven for bird lovers and outdoor recreationists, and history enthusiasts. Story Spotlight: https://www.goworldtravel.com/pensacola-florida-travelers-guide/Learn more about the International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association at https://www.ifwtwa.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An end-of-life doula, also known as a death midwife, fills the gap between medical and hospice care. They provide support for you and your family’s emotional, spiritual, and non-medical physical care needs before, during, and after death.This episode of Big Blend Radio features Lea Brovedani "The Trust Architect" and "Soul Journey Doula," who discusses what led her to become a certified end-of-life-doula and how she helps her clients realize their soul’s priorities and create a vision map so that they can consciously honor every moment of life. Learn more here: https://souljourneydoula.com/WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/C7i-t9WvUJgLea is a speaker and workshop facilitator on trust who is recognized as a Top Thought Leader on Trust for by the organization Trust Across America, and is the author of “TRUST Me – Restore Belief & Confidence in an Uncertain World” and “TRUSTED – Secret Lessons from an Inspired Leader.” More: http://thetrustarchitect.biz/Listen to "Trust Talk with Lea" every Third Thursday on Big Blend Radio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meet the New Boss of the Boardwalk! This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Wednesday "Writers & Authors" Show with Books Forward features author Jake Wheeler who discusses the new and adventurous middle grade graphic novel series “The Gullfather: Birdsy Seagull." He co-wrote the series with Emmy-winning creator Jeff Sikaitis, and the first installment is out now through Books Fluent is already an #1 Amazon New Release! More: https://www.thegullfather.com/More about Books Forward: https://booksforward.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Wednesday "Writers & Authors" Show with Books Forward features author Linda B. Davis who discusses her engaging and empowering new middle grade novel on finding self-esteem with a little-known eating disorder known as ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder). Linda’s novel “Food Fight” will be out through Fitzroy Books/Regal House on June 27, 2023. More: https://www.lindabdavisauthor.com/WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/b7dqpTEB-dAMore about Books Forward: https://booksforward.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Tuesday "Food, Wine & Travel" Show features Christine Whitney of Visit Kitsap who shares what there is to experience on the Kitsap Peninsula, which is just across from Seattle, and known as the Natural Side of Puget Sound. The Kitsap Peninsula is surrounded by 371 miles of shoreline and is officially part of the National Water Trails system, Washington State’s only such designation. Here one can experience an abundance of natural beauty with plenty of opportunities to enjoy safe and healthy outdoor recreational activities all year round. More: https://www.visitkitsap.com/ Special thank you to the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) - https://www.ifwtwa.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio features veteran filmmaker and director Sean Claffey, who discusses his award-winning documentary AMERICONNED - TIME TO RISE, released through Shine the Light Films.WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/JF2Hnu6gaqIOver the past few generations, millions in the middle class have been pushed to the edge and even into poverty. Shamed into believing that if they tried harder things might work out, the middle class has been silent. No more. AMERICONNED exposes the inside story, showing how corporations have wormed their way into government, laying out why the middle class should rise, and how it should do it.AMERICONNED is available to watch on major USA & Canadian VOD platforms, starting June 13, 2023. More: https://americonned.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Supervision is a critical function of leadership that is often overlooked, and yet the quality of supervision is often what makes or breaks a leader—and an organization. Along with being a certified professional coach and speaker who works with social justice organizations, Rita Sever is the author of “SUPERVISION MATTERS: 100 Bite-sized Ideas to Transform You and Your Team,” and “LEADING FOR JUSTICE: Supervision, HR, and Culture.”On this episode of Big Blend Radio, Rita Sever Supervision Matters discusses her career and her answers to our "Success Insider Q&A" which you can read here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/success-insider-rita-sever-organizational-trainer/ WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/M8rhav4pEgs Rita has an MA in Organizational Psychology and is a certified professional coach. Rita approaches supervision as a primary leadership function. In addition, she sees the function of human resources and the culture of an organization as essential components of organizational effectiveness. She works with individuals, teams, and entire organizations to help the organization be in alignment internally as they work to achieve justice externally. She is also a regular Big Blend Radio guest and expert contributor.More: https://supervisionmatters.com/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.