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Variety adds the spice to quality of life, and that’s what Big Blend Radio shows are all about! Hosted by Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter travel team on the Love Your Parks Tour and publishers of the various Big Blend Magazines, Big Blend Radio educates, entertains and inspires! Topics include: Music, Books & The Arts; Travel & Recreation; Food & Drink; National Parks & Public Lands; History & Culture; Nature & Environment; Home & Garden; Family & Education; Business & Career; and much more!
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From litigations and depositions to counterclaims and pleadings, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "California Employment Law" podcast with attorney Ward Heinrichs Employment Law Office of Ward Heinrichs gives a fun and informative overview of various legal terms that relate to court cases.  Hear Part One & Two in this "Understanding Legalese" Series here:  * Part One: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/understanding-legalese-part-1/  * Part Two: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/understanding-legalese-part-two/  Based in San Diego, California, Ward represents both employers and employees in almost all areas of labor law. More: https://bestemploymentattorneysandiego.com/  Ward Heinrichs appears on Big Blend Radio very 4th Wednesday. Follow his podcast appearences here: https://tinyurl.com/675vz9yy 
On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Global Adventures with Debbie Stone" Podcast, Debbie shares her experience with Secret Hawaii Tours while she was in Honolulu. Guide Lanai Tabura, grew up on the pineapple island of Lanai in a family of foodies. His parents and grandparents loved sharing food with friends and even complete strangers. “They were giving food tours before food tours were a thing,” explains Lanai. “It seemed natural that I would do the same, as food is my passion.” Lanai went on to build a thriving business revolving around food. Read Debbie's story here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/aloha-plate-hawaii-food-tour-in-honolulu/ Big Blend Radio's "Global Adventures with Debbie Stone" podcast airs every 4th Tuesday. Follow the podcast here: http://tinyurl.com/m6z7v6ms 
On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Global Adventures with Debbie Stone" Podcast, Debbie shares her experience at Kualoa Ranch near Honolulu, Hawaii, a picturesque destination on Oahu’s windward side.  A Private Nature Reserve and working cattle ranch, the 4,000-acre property has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since the 1970s. Film aficionados might recognize parts of the ranch, as it is known as Hollywood’s “Hawaii’s Backlot,” due to the hundreds of movies and TV shows filmed here since the 1950s. Read Debbie's article about it all, here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/real-hawaii-meets-hollywood-at-kualoa-ranch/  Big Blend Radio's "Global Adventures with Debbie Stone" podcast airs every 4th Tuesday. Follow the podcast here: http://tinyurl.com/m6z7v6ms 
Award-winning author Clifford Garstang returns to Big Blend Radio for a conversation about his latest novel, "The Last Bird of Paradise," plus a little bit of art history, the world of writing, travel, global lifestyles, and the balance of between power and love. "The Last Bird of Paradise" focuses on two women, nearly a century apart,  who seek to rebuild their lives when they reluctantly leave their homelands. Arriving in Singapore, they find romance in a tropical paradise, but also find they haven’t left behind the dangers that caused them to flee. In a lyrical blend of historical and contemporary drama, "The Last Bird of Paradise" explores the consequences of power imbalances—both domestic and geopolitical—against a lush, tropical backdrop.  Learn more at https://cliffordgarstang.com/ 
On this episode of Big Blend Radio, Lance Laber, Executive Director of the DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun, talks about the art and life of Marion DeGrazia.  Born in 1905, in Upstate New York, Marion Sheret DeGrazia was a fine artist who had attended State Teachers College in Buffalo New York, and studied sculpture and modeling at Columbia University. She moved from the East Coast to Tucson, Arizona in 1941 with her young son Harold. In 1947, she married prominent southwest artist Ted DeGrazia. Marion was instrumental in the success of DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun, by managing the studio and allowing Ted DeGrazia to travel and show his art. After DeGrazia’s death in 1982, Marion continued the work of the foundation until her death in 2002 at the age of 97. Her work, which includes sculpture, paper mache reliefs and paintings, are on display throughout the Gallery in the Sun. 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 
From Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Ella Fitzgerald, Dolly Parton, and Bonnie Raitt, to Katy Perry, Sinead O' Connor, Tracy Chapman, and Stevie Nicks, this episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Celebrates Over 100 Women Making History in Music! Special guest is Joey Stuckey, Music Ambassador of Macon, Georgia "The Southern Rock Capital of the World. Joey, who co-hosts the Big Daily Blend podcast every 4th Sunday, is an award-winning blind guitarist, songwriter, singer, composer, producer, and sound engineer. More: https://www.joeystuckey.com/  BIG BLEND RADIO EXTRAS:  * Joey's album "Joey Stuckey Presents: Ladies of the South" on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/0YjBnwVE1cCvuZCp7w1xyw?si=O06vx1zkRcqapbpX--ppLQ  * Big Daily Blend "Wonder Women in Music" Spotify Playlist of over 140 songs:  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1CIiWoH8sifIwS6yrDhsfY?si=b65e8eeb48be49de 
This episode of Big Blend Radio's "English Connection" show with Glynn Burrows focuses on the life and legend of Boadecia who was known as the Queen of the Iceni, a tribe in Norfolk, England. She led a massive uprising against The Romans around AD 60-61 and she died (it is thought by poisoning herself), after her army was defeated. Read Glynn's article about her, including why and how she has so many variations to the spelling and pronunciation of her name: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/boadicea-queen-of-the-iceni/  Glynn Burrows is the owner of Norfolk Tours in England. He appears on Big Blend Radio every fourth Saturday covering England as a travel destination as well as family history research. Follow his podcasts here: https://tinyurl.com/4bjzn3um  Learn more about Norfolk Tours at https://norfolk-tours.co.uk/ 
It's all about the Fabulous Film Festivals, Screenings, and Palm Springs Movie Scene on this episode of Big Blend Radio's 4th Saturday “Palm Springs Sunshine Stays” Show. FEATURED GUESTS: * MICHAEL C. GREEN – Executive Director of the Palm Springs Cultural Center which incubates, produces, and encourages arts and cultural programs. He is also Chair of Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels, and co-owner of Triangle Inn. Visit: https://psculturalcenter.org/  & https://www.triangle-inn.com/  * BETH ELLEN - Executive Director of the Desert Film Society that promotes the appreciation of film in the Coachella Valley by providing Society members an unique opportunity to view the latest in art, international & cutting-edge independent cinema and educating members by providing a platform for discussion of the art of film and film craft. Visit: https://desertfilmsociety.org/  & https://cinemafrancaisps.org/    * THEODORE "TEDDY" GROUYA is an award-winning filmmaker, and Founder & Director of the American Documentary And Animation Film Festival and Film Fund (AmDocs), as well as the Director of the Architecture Design Art Film Festival (ADAFF). The American Documentary And Animation Film Festival (AmDocs) is the largest documentary festival on the West Coast. The 13th Annual Festival runs from March 21-25, 2024. Visit: https://www.amdocfilmfest.com/  Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels is a consortium of independently-owned boutique hotels in the desert resort community of Palm Springs, in Southern California. Plan your visit and sign up for the monthly Boutiquely Palm Springs newsletter at: https://www.palmspringspreferredsmallhotels.com/  Follow this Big Blend Radio Podcast here: https://tinyurl.com/38883u9e 
Jennifer McGuinness joins Big Blend Radio's "Nature Connection" and "Garden Gossip" podcasts to discuss her latest book, "Bird-Friendly Gardening: Guidance and Projects for Supporting Birds in Your Landscape." Releasing in April 2024 through Cool Springs Press, and available on pre-order, it's the ultimate and authoritative guide for cultivating a home landscape that embraces wildlife, specifically catering to a diverse array of native plants that nourish, shelter, and sustain birds. Every individual has the power to significantly impact the lives of thousands of birds, whether they're passing through during migration or establishing a feathered haven for the next generation. Creating a bird-friendly haven for various species need not be an overwhelming task. The key lies in understanding the requirements of our avian companions and recognizing how native plants, coupled with intentional garden design, can fulfill those needs. In "Bird-Friendly Gardening," Jennifer McGuinness expertly presents this knowledge in an easy-to-follow, actionable format. More: https://frauzinnie.blogspot.com/  Big Blend Radio's "Nature Connection" Podcast airs every 4th Friday in collaboration with Margot Carrera, a fine art nature photographer who is passionate about the environment. More: http://margotcarrera.etsy.com/ 
What is Death Cleaning? And, Should You Be Doing It?  On this episode of Big Blend Radio's SOUL JOURNEY DOULA podcast with death doula Lea Brovedani, Lea explains death cleaning. Hear about steps to getting started, and how it can benefit someone stay organized in daily life and ultimately alleviate stress at their end stage of life as well as for their family.  Death Cleaning Aligns with Lea's 5 Pillars of Support as a Death Doula: * Spirit - Uphold beliefs and practices * Emotion - Honor feelings * Mind - Life review and gleaning meaning * Body - Increase comfort, health and safety * Practical - Create completions Learn more about Lea's work at https://souljourneydoula.com/  Follow the podcast here: http://tinyurl.com/b6c9jfnu 
From Crostini to Croutons, this episode of Big Blend Radio's EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY show features Ivan Flowers, a 5-Star Chef and Culinary Instructor who shares how to use French Bread in recipes, and  how to make his Warm Red Pepper & Mozzaella Crostini recipe. See Chef Ivan's recipe here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/warm-red-pepper-mozzarella-crostini/  Also part of Big Blend Radio's "Big Daily Blend" podcast, this episode celebrates National French Bread Day (March 21).
In celebration of Women's History Month, this episode of Big Blend Radio's Vacation Station "Hey Wanna Go" Travel Show with travel advisor Cheryl Ogle is all about Travel Hacks and Apps for Women Travelers. See her blog post that's loaded with suggestions, here: https://heywannago.wordpress.com/2024/03/11/travel-hacks-and-apps-for-women-and-men-too/  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/ 
In celebration of Women's History Month, on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Lost Angel Travel Adventures with Linda Ballou," Linda talks about two extraordinary women in history, Isabella Bird and Queen Ka'ahumanu. ISABELLA BIRD: Linda's latest novel, "Embrace of the Wild," was inspired by the life of equestrian explorer and travel writer Isabella Lucy Bird. It shares the story of raw courage and fierce strength of a plucky English woman’s unflinching desire to be free. Listen to her Big Blend Radio interviews covering Isabella Bird: * Embrace of the Wild: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/linda-ballou-embrace-of-the-wild/  * Faldorado on the Front Range: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/faldorado-in-the-front-range-with-isabella-bird/  QUEEN KA'AHUMANU: Linda's novel, “Wai-nani – A Voice from Old Hawaii,” was inspired by Queen Ka'ahumanu. Through Wai-nani’s eyes, experience the Hawaiian society as it existed when Captain James Cook arrived at Kealakekua Bay in 1779; ride the billowing seas with Eku, the wild dolphin she befriends; learn why she loved the savage, conflicted ruler, Makaha; walk with her as she defies ancient laws and harsh taboos of the Island people; share the love she received. * Story & Big Blend Radio about Wai-Nani: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/wai-nani-a-voice-from-old-hawaii/  * Linda's latest blog about Queen Ka'ahumanu: https://lostangeladventures.com/f/happy-birthday-kaahumanu--the-most-powerful-woman-in-old-hawaii  * Linda's blog about Jason Mamoa & Chief of War: https://lostangeladventures.com/f/chief-of-war-starring-jason-mamoa-to-air-in-2024  Follow Linda's adventures at https://lostangeladventures.com/ and learn more about her books at http://www.lindaballouauthor.com/  Listen to Big Blend Radio's "Lost Angel Travel Adventures" Show every 3rd Wednesday at High Noon PST,  here: https://shows.acast.com/linda-ballou 
From Fishing Tournaments and Motorcycle Runs to Music and Art & Crafts Festivals, Spring Picnics and Crawfish Boils, and more, this episode of Big Blend Radio's 3rd Tuesday Vacation Station "Go to Natchitoches" show is all about Spring Festivals and Family Fun in Louisiana's Oldest City! Featured guest is K. Nicole Connell, Communication Manager of Natchitoches Convention & Visitors Bureau.  Founded in 1714, Natchitoches is the original French Colony and oldest settlement 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: http://tinyurl.com/yc8csn8b  Check out our Longleaf Vista Trail story and video here: http://tinyurl.com/4zmd969n 
From the Grand Tetons and Yellowstone to Devils Tower National Monument and Mount Rushmore, this episode of Big Blend Radio’s 3rd Monday “Food, Wine & Travel” Show with IFWTWA features travel writer Susan Lanier-Graham, who shares some of her RV adventures through America's Western National Park Country, along with some great advice for those just getting started in RV travel. Susan Lanier-Graham is the publisher and founder of https://www.wanderwithwonder.com, an award-winning digital food, wine, and travel publication. She is also managing editor of North Peoria Lifestyle, and has authored more than 75 books and hundreds of magazine articles for a variety of print and online publications.  Learn more about the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) here: https://www.ifwtwa.org/ 
This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Cooking with Ruth" Show features Ruth Milstein who talks about the history of theJewish holiday of Purim and how it is celebrated, and how to make Hamantaschen, a triangular filled-pocket pastry that refers to Haman, the villain in the Purim story. In 2024, Purim is celebrated the evening of March 23 until the evening of March 24. In Jerusalem, where Shushan Purim is celebrated, the festival takes place on the following day, from March 24 to March 25. See Ruth's recipe here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/hamantaschen-for-purim/  Ruth Milstein is the author of the Gourmand awarding-winning recipe book, "Cooking with Love: Ventures Into the New Israeli Cuisine." Learn more here: https://www.ruthmilstein.com/  Listen to Big Blend Radio's 3rd Sunday "Cooking with Ruth" podcasts here: https://shows.acast.com/cooking-with-ruth 
This episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Podcast looks at the history and traditions of St. Patrick's Day, also known as the Feast of Saint Patrick. This religious and cultural holiday is held annually on March 17th, the traditional death date of Saint Patrick, the foremost patron saint of Ireland. Read more and enjoy the "St. Paddy's Day" online jigsaw puzzle, here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/st-patricks-day-traditions/
On this episode of Big Blend Radio, artist Victoria Chick shares talks about three noteworthy women artists in history that she has written about in Big Blend Magazines over the years.  HEAR ABOUT: - ARTEMESIA GENTILESCHI (July 8, 1593 – c. 1656), who was an Italian Baroque painter considered among the most accomplished seventeenth-century artists, initially working in the style of Caravaggio. - MARY EDMONIA LEWIS, aka "Wildfire" (July 4, 1844 – September 17, 1907),  who was the first African-American and Native American sculptor to achieve national and then international prominence.    - ANNA MARY ROBERTSON MOSES, aka Grandma Moses, (September 7, 1860 – December 13, 1961),  who was an American folk artist who gained popularity during the 1950s. Victoria Chick is a contemporary figurative artist and early 19th/20th century print collector based in Silver City, New Mexico. Visit: https://victoriachick.com/  Victoria appears on Big Blend Radio every 3rd Saturday. Follow the podcast: https://tinyurl.com/3an38624 
This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Toast to The Arts" show features Louisiana author Ann Marie Jameson, known for her "Willow Rose" series of books that are set in Natchitoches, the oldest settlement in Louisiana. Books in the series include "A Bed of Roses,“ "Belle Rose,” “Petite Rose,” and “Coming Up Roses.” Ann Marie’s latest book, is “Lilly’s Redemption." While it isn’t a “Willow Rose” book, it is a spin-off of the series, and it has many of the same characters in it that Ann Marie’s fans have grown to love in reading her other books. Ann Marie's books are available on Amazon:  https://www.amazon.com/stores/Ann-Marie-Jameson/author/B07QDP7CSG? 
Award-winning author Matt Cost returns to Big Blend Radio for a follow-up conversation since the release of his historical mystery, “Velma Gone Awry: A Brooklyn 8 Ballo Mystery" (April 2023). Hear about his novel, "Mainely Wicked: A Goff Langdon Mainely Mystery" (Aug. 2023), and new novel, "Pirate Trap: A Clay Wolfe / Port Essex Mystery" which will be out on March 27, 2024. Matt Cost writes the Mainely Mystery and the Clay Wolfe/Port Essex Mystery Series. He’s also written several books of historical fiction. He lives in Brunswick, Maine. More: https://mattcost.net 
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