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Kathleen Walls and Diane Dobry - Fabulous Florida!
From St. Augustine to the Everglades and beyond, this episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG DAILY BLEND Podcast celebrates National Florida Day (January 25) with travel writers Kathleen Walls and Diane Dobry. Hear about parks and destinations, historic sites and haunted history, food and drink and more.
FEATURED GUESTS:
* KATHLEEN WALLS - Travel writer and author of numerous Florida books. Visit http://www.katywalls.com/ and https://www.americanroads.net/
* DIANE DOBRY - Travel writer, podcaster, and memoirist. More: https://discoverydaze.com, and https://hungarianaquarian.com/
FLORIDA PODCASTS: Check out our Big Blend Radio archive of expert Florida podcasts with travel writers, authors, musicians, artists, historians, and more:
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The Prehistoric Art of Petroglyphs
45:07|It's all about Petroglyphs on this episode of Big Blend Radio's WORLD OF ART Podcast with artist Victoria Chick. There is hardly a country in the world where petroglyphs do not exist. The United States is rich in petroglyph art, especially within National Park or National Monument boundaries or within National Forests and public lands where they are protected.Read Victoria's article about Petroglyphs, here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/petroglyphs-prehistoric-rock-art/ Also see her stories and podcasts covering:- Petroglyphs of Pony Hills: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/petroglyphs-of-pony-hills/ - Early Pottery of the Southwest: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/early-pottery-of-the-southwest/ 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://worldofart-victoriachick.podbean.com/Kevin Moore - Christmas Stories II
40:39|Unwrap the magic of Christmas and the Winter Holiday Season with this episode of Big Blend Radio featuring best-selling author Kevin Moore who talks about his new book, "Christmas Stories: Volume II," that shares tales that will warm your heart and spark your imagination.In this eagerly awaited follow-up to his #1 Amazon bestseller, "Christmas Stories: 7 Original Short Stories," Moore masterfully crafts a tapestry of unforgettable characters and heartwarming narratives that embody the essence of the holiday season. Journey with a young boy who creates a profound and mystical Christmas for his community, a woman who stumbles upon a mysterious pink gift card filled with unexpected surprises, and a troubled young man who hears the magical sound of snowflakes falling. Each story invites you on a path of self-discovery, love, and miracles.With a range of stories from heartbreaking to humorous, magical to everyday, Moore’s protagonists experience profound transformations. They find hope, learn valuable lessons, and uncover the true meaning of Christmas. Perfect for savoring by the fire or during life’s daily journeys, this captivating collection reminds us that the magic of the holiday is real—if we only open our hearts to it.Learn more at https://kevinmoorepublishing.com/A Toast to Arizona!
01:29:51|From food and drink to festivals and cultural experiences, nature and the great outdoors, history and the arts, and much more, this episode of Big Blend Radio celebrates Arizona, the Grand Canyon State.Featured Guests: - EVA ELDRIDGE – Editor, writer, and book publishing expert. See: https://evaeldridge.com/ - PEGGY FIANDACA – Co-owner of LDV Winery. See: https://ldvwinery.com/ - JUDY KARNIA – Travel writer and nature therapy guide. See: https://judykarnia.com/ - DR RANDSDELL - Author, musician, and educator. See: https://www.dr-ransdell.com/ - ELAINE A. POWERS – Author, conservationist, actor/singer. See: https://elaineapowers.com/ - DR. MILLICENT EIDSON eyedson – Professor, author, and writer. See: https://drmayamaguire.com/Turning The Page In Preparation For 2025
25:53|This inaugural episode of Big Blend Radio's SUPERVISION MATTERS Podcast with Rita Sever focuses on how HR professionals can work with employees to reflect on 2024, and get prepared for a successful 2025.Rita Sever is a regular expert guest on Big Blend Radio. She is the author of “SUPERVISION MATTERS: 100 Bite-sized Ideas to Transform You and Your Team,” and “LEADING FOR JUSTICE: Supervision, HR, and Culture.” Learn more at https://supervisionmatters.com/ Big Blend Radio's SUPERVISION MATTERS Podcast features new episodes every 3rd Friday at 12pm PT / 3pm ET. Follow the podcast here: https://supervisionmatters.podbean.com/ This episode is also featured on other Big Blend Radio's "Success Express" Business & Career Channel. Check out our network of podcasts: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetworkHow to Honor Someone's Legacy
31:23|From planting a tree to erecting a memorial and creating a scholarship foundation, this episode of Big Blend Radio's SOUL JOURNEY DOULA podcast with death doula Lea Brovedani focuses on the various ways you can honor and keep someone's legacy alive.Also hear some ideas for holiday gatherings on how to remember and pay tribute to loved ones who have passed this year.Lea's 5 Pillars of Support as a Death Doula:Spirit - Uphold beliefs and practicesEmotion - Honor feelingsMind - Life review and gleaning meaningBody - Increase comfort, health and safetyPractical - Create completionsLearn more about Lea's work at https://souljourneydoula.com/ Follow the podcast here: http://tinyurl.com/b6c9jfnuLinda Ballou - Writing for My Life
39:13|From Alaska to Hawaii, Southern California to the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Lost Angel Travel Adventures with Linda Ballou" podcast dives into the backstory of Linda's books, writing, travels, and deep connection with the natural world. Read Linda's blog post about her writing adventures, here: https://lostangeladventures.com/f/writing-for-my-life Follow Linda Ballou'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 on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzIUCV2e7qm3Bmktgu8osUzx2VOF35dgO&feature=sharedProg Rock Duo The Vegetarians - Space Age Pagliacci Album
49:54|This episode of Big Blend Radio features international prog rock duo The Vegetarians who discuss their new album "Space Age Pagliacci," along with the world of Artificial Intelligence, their music and songwriting, and what the music industry is like today.The Vegetarians are a Swedish-American duo consisting of Hans Annellsson, composer and musician from Sweden, and composer and songwriter John Tabacco from Long Island, New York. Their new album, “Space Age Pagliacci”, is a semi-concept album about spacetime. Stylistically, the music is a mix of Prog Rock and Classic Rock, with some hints of Circus Music.Get the album and keep up with The Vegetarians here:* Bandcamp: https://thevegetarians.bandcamp.com/album/space-age-pagliacci * Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/7b7khQqC4ekEn9Xi2AFuOz?si=pMfaLLANTCK5ousP2f1PpA * Hans Annellsson: www.annellssongs.com * John Tabacco: https://www.johntabacco.net/Exploring Mallorca, Spain
47:34|This episode of Big Blend Radio’s 3rd Monday “Food, Wine & Travel” Show with IFWTWA features award-winning travel writer and podcaster Chris Christensen "Amateur Traveler" who talks about his two visits to Mallorca, Spain. Plus, we dig into some history and travel that spans California to Africa. CHECK OUT THESE "AMATEUR TRAVEL" ARTICLES AND PODCASTS ABOUT MALLORCA:- Is Mallorca Worth Visiting: https://amateurtraveler.com/is-mallorca-worth-visiting/ - Mallorca Tours: https://amateurtraveler.com/mallorca-tours/ - The Best Wineries in Mallorca: https://amateurtraveler.com/the-best-wineries-in-mallorca/ - Travel to Mallorca Podcast: https://amateurtraveler.com/travel-to-mallorca/ - Travel to the Island of Mallorca, Spain Podcast: https://amateurtraveler.com/travel-to-the-island-of-mallorca-spain/ Chris Christensen has been a blogger / podcaster / travel journalist since 2005. Keep up with his travels, writing, and podcasts, here: https://amateurtraveler.com/ Learn more about the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) here: https://www.ifwtwa.org/ Follow this Podcast Channel on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzIUCV2e7qm1chVylr9kzBMftUgBoLS-m This episode is also featured on our Big Blend Radio "Vacation Station" Travel Channel. Check out our Big Blend Radio Network of podcasts here: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetworkEasy, Healthy and Delicious Recipes for Chanukah
37:49|Get Ready for Chanukah with this episode of Big Blend Radio's COOKING WITH RUTH Podcast with Ruth Milstein, author of the Gourmand award-winning recipe book, “Cooking with Love: Ventures Into the New Israeli Cuisine.” On this episode, Ruth talks about how to make Chicken Schnitzel and Latkes, both signifying the tradition of oil in honoring the holiday of Chanukah. Check out her recipes here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/healthy-chanukah-recipes/ Learn more about Ruth Milstein here: https://www.ruthmilstein.com/ Listen to Big Blend Radio's 3rd Sunday "Cooking with Ruth" podcasts here: https://tinyurl.com/yr9jp58n This episode is also featured on our other Big Blend Radio channels: "Big Daily Blend," and "Eat, Drink & Be Merry." Check out our Big Blend Radio Network of podcasts here: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork