Vol. 2/ Issue 1/ Jan. 2024
Magical Morocco • Must-Do Travel Experiences in 2024 Wondrous Niagara Falls • Palm Springs Pop Culture Ar�sans of England • Books, Music & Art Historic American Cemetery • Employment Law Tourism • Health & Wellness
CONTENTS BIG WEEKLY BLEND 5. Editors Block 6. Big Weekly Blend Podcast
CELEBRATE THE ARTS 8. Songs & Stories 10. Book News & Author Interviews 12. Philanthropy in The Arts 14. Experience the Ar�sans of England
TRAVEL & DESTINATIONS 18. A Magical Tour of Morocco 22. Food, Wine & Travel Talk 26. The Velvet Rope in Palm Springs 28. Explore Wondrous Niagara Falls 33. Falling in the Footsteps of John Muir 36. A Visit to the American Cemetery
HEALTH & WELLNESS 38. Water for All 40. Defea�ng Seasonal Affec�ve Disorder 41. Planning for End-of-Life Care
BUSINESS & CAREER 42. 2024 California Employment Laws 44. Tourism Talk
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EDITORS BLOCK “Don’t tell me the sky’s the limit when there are footprints on the moon.” Paul Brandt From magical Morocco to ancient Northern Greece, England, and the Christmas Markets of Europe, this issue celebrates the new year with ar�cles and conversa�ons covering global bucket list travel experiences as well as unique North American des�na�ons like Natchitoches, Santa Fe, Park City, Palm Springs, Myrtle Beach, the Texas Hill Country, the High Sierras of California, Niagara Falls, and New Brunswick. We also celebrate the arts with new music from Texas Scratch and Red Hot Shame, a spotlight on the ar�san world of England, author interviews with Dr. Marschall Runge, poet Shelley Armitage, and veteran rock journalist Steve Rosen, and a podcast with ar�st Victoria Chick covering the importance of philanthropy. Expert interviews feature David Sedlak who discusses his new book “Water for All,” Dr Norman Rosenthal who shares �ps on how to defeat Seasonal Affec�ve Disorder, death midwife Lea Brovedani who provides advice on planning for end-of-life care, and San Diego a�orney Ward Heinrichs who gives an overview of California’s new employment laws for 2024. We also feature podcasts covering the important tourism work of two organiza�ons, the Jefferson Highway Associa�on, and the Interna�onal Food, Wine & Travel Writers Associa�on. Happy New Year 2024! Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith Big Blend’s mother-daughter publishing, podcas�ng, and travel team.
FRONT COVER IMAGE: Camel ride in the Sahara Desert by Barbara Redding. Story on Page 18
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CELEBRATE THE START OF JANUARY 2024 Celebrate the first week of January 2024 with this episode of Big Blend Radio's BIG WEEKLY BLEND show. It's an inspiring and fun podcast chat that covers food and travel, pets, na�onal holidays, music, pop culture, and much more. Featured guests include Glynn Burrows – Norfolk Tours UK, Angela Laws TrustedHousesi�ers.com, Steve Schneickert – Hollywood History expert, and Cheryl Ogle – Hey Wanna Go Travel. Listen here in the YouTube player or download the podcast on Acast. We’re excited to announce that star�ng on January 7, 2024, by popular demand the Big Weekly Blend podcast will revert to being the Big Daily Blend,
airing a themed show every day at 4am PT / 1am ET. Connec�ng with each day’s theme, the show will feature a daily quote, recipe, and sugges�ons for movies, music, and books. On Sunday, shows will also feature our tradi�onal Champagne Toast with guests who raise a “glass” to something they are happy about or grateful for. Follow the podcast on: - Spotify - Apple - YouTube - iHeart - Acast
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Music News & Insider Interviews
This episode of Big Blend Radio features guitarist Buddy Whi�ngton who discusses TEXAS SCRATCH, the legendary and highly an�cipated blues album featuring three iconic, guitar slinging Texans and their friends. Watch here in the YouTube player or download the podcast on Acast. Texas Scratch consists of renowned Texas guitarists Jim Suhler (George Thorogood and the Destroyers),
Buddy Whi�ngton (John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers), Vince Converse (Sunshine Heights) and the driving drum beat of Jeff Simon (George Thorogood and the Destroyers) with the help of their friend and bassist Nathaniel Peterson (Savoy Brown). Released a�er 14 years this self-�tled album is out now on CD and all digital formats via Quarto Valley Records. h�ps://quartovalleyrecords.com/
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This episode of Big Blend Radio features Northern California indie rockers Red Hot Shame who have just released their fourth album, "You Can't Make Me." Watch here in the YouTube player or download the podcast on Acast. Fronted by singer-songwriter Xeff Scolari, the album features frequent collaborators Steven Pitsenbarger
This episode of Big Blend Radio features Steve Rosen, a veteran rock journalist who discusses his book, "Tonechaser - Understanding Edward: My 26Year Journey with Edward Van Halen." Watch here in the YouTube player or download the podcast on Acast. Rosen first met Edward Van Halen in 1977 and had a friendship with him that lasted un�l 2003. "Tonechaser" chronicles that rela�onship and describes in poignant and hear�elt detail what it
(vocals, percussion), Ryan Wilson (guitar), Spencer Kennedy (bass, drums, keys, vocals), and Mark Bennet (harmonica). The striking album art is by Jeff Jordan, known for his work with The Mars Volta. Music videos for their new tracks “Stone” and “Vampire Empire” are out now with more in the works. h�ps://www.redhotshame.com/
felt like to be friends with him. Photos in the book and featured on this podcast art are by legendary Van Halen photographer Neil Zlozower. As a contributor to "Guitar Player" magazine, Rosen also wrote a prodigious 16 covers in a six-year span and tapped seven �mes to write books on several high-profile musicians, including Jeff Beck, Prince, Bruce Springsteen, Black Sabbath, Free/Bad Company, and Randy Rhoads. h�ps://www.tonechaserbook.com/
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AUTHOR MARSCHALL RUNGE, M.D.: CODED TO KILL This episode of Big Blend Radio features author Dr. Marschall Runge who discusses his novel “Coded to Kill: A Techno-Medical Thriller” that warns of the dangers rooted in the advancement of medical technology. Watch here in the YouTube player or download the podcast on Acast. A�er a decade of development, the cu�ng-edge Electronic Health Records system is about to become the na�onal standard. Housing the real�me medical records of every American, the EHR system will enable doctors to access records with a keystroke and issue life-or-death medical orders with a finger swipe. No one wants the EHR to succeed more than Hugh Torrence, a former NSA honcho who sees the system as a tool for unimaginable and unaccountable power. The only thing standing in his way is a loose-knit group of Drexel employees with conflic�ng agendas and ques�onable loyal�es. While they search for answers, the suspicious pa�ent deaths keep moun�ng...and the target on their back grows larger.
Marschall Runge, MD, PhD, is the execu�ve vice president for Medical Affairs at the University of Michigan, dean of the Medical School, and CEO of Michigan Medicine. He earned his doctorate in molecular biology at Vanderbilt University and his medical degree from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, where he also completed a residency in internal medicine. He was a cardiology fellow at the Massachuse�s General Hospital. He is the author of over 250 publica�ons and holds five patents for novel approaches to health care.
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SHELLEY ARMITAGE: A HABIT OF LANDSCAPE Award-winning author and poet Shelley Armitage returns to Big Blend Radio to discuss her new poetry book, "A Habit of Landscape." Watch here in the YouTube player or download the podcast on Acast. “A Habit of Landscape” celebrates the convergent meanings of habit and habitat, each sharing the root words, “to dwell.” These poems hold sensate moments—family experiences, inner revela�ons, transforma�ve places. A realized kinship between the human and natural worlds signals the inclusiveness of place. Not something “out there,” this shared space—personal or global—o�en surprises in the poem’s turn. Like flash narra�ves these poems contain worlds in the vibra�ng fabric of the instant—forgo�en, dismissed, unseen. Whether an elegy for a brother, an encounter with a pronghorn, or the whispers surrounding adop�on, these lyric pieces speak to the sacrality of the moment.
Shelley Armitage, a professor, writer, naturalist, and conserva�onist, lives in the Chihuahuan desert near Las Cruces, New Mexico. She is author of eight award-winning books, most recently "Walking the Llano: A Texas Memoir of Place," a Kirkus starred book cited as one of the best memoirs in 2017 and a finalist for the May Sarton prize, the New MexicoArizona book award, and the Collins P. Carr award from the Texas Ins�tute of Le�ers. More: h�p://www.shelleyarmitage.com/
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THE IMPORTANCE OF PHILANTHROPY IN THE ARTS From museums and art centers to educa�onal events and programs, this episode of Big Blend Radio features ar�st Victoria Chick who explains the importance and benefits of suppor�ng the arts. Listen here in the YouTube player or download the podcast on Acast.
Victoria Chick is a contemporary figura�ve ar�st and early 19th/20th century print collector based in Silver City, New Mexico. She appears on Big Blend Radio every 3rd Saturday. Follow the podcast: h�p://�nyurl.com/3an38624 See Victoria's work: h�ps://victoriachick.com/
Victoria also talks about The Southwest Regional Museum of Art and Art Center in Silver City, New Mexico. It is des�ned to be a cultural jewel for communi�es within Southwest New Mexico, and a magnet for art lovers traveling in the state. SWRMA & Art Center will offer exci�ng educa�onal opportuni�es and enjoyment in looking at art, studying art, and making art. More: h�p://www.swrm-art.org/ PAGE 12
THIS GOESIN THE MAGAZINE BEFORE THE MOROCCO ARTICLE (looks like it can be 2-3 pages?) YOU HAVE THE IMAGES FROM WHEN YOU POSTED THE ARTICLE ON THE WEBSITE https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/experience-reallocal-life-of-england-by-visiting-artisans/ SEE ATTACHED PODCAST IMAGE + BLURB HERE:
By Glynn Burrows
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Glass making
EXPERIENCE THE REAL LOCAL LIFE OF ENGLAND BY VISITING ARTISANS By Glynn Burrows
Ar�sans and cra�smen and women are to be found in every corner of the globe and visi�ng people who work in an area is o�en a great way to find out more about the places you are visi�ng, as well as giving yourself a great opportunity to buy some real local souvenirs.
Glynn Burrows on Big Blend Radio: Watch here in the YouTube player or download the podcast on Acast.
I have arranged a few visits for specific interest groups, but this year, I am pu�ng together a whole week where we will be seeing some of the items that are produced in the area. One of the visits will be to a small glass-making company, in one of our local market towns. The company was originally based in an old barn on the North Norfolk coast, but they moved to a more modern building in Fakenham several years ago. They make everything from glass animals, bowls, dishes, drinking glasses, decanters, trophies, decora�ons, and anything else that can possibly be made of glass and the best thing is that visitors can have a go at doing it themselves. Last week, I actually blew a glass ball for our Christmas Tree and one of the other people in the party made a Whisky Glass. Obviously, we had a lot of expert help, but we actually had a part in making our own glass object. The demonstra�on, beside the glass furnaces,
shows how a glass animal is constructed and then how a small fruit bowl is made. There was a display of how not to blow glass and also some extremely interes�ng insights into just how complicated it is to put together even the simplest of items. On another visit, we went to a dis�llery, which was just in an outbuilding of a pre�y usual-looking house. The s�ll and the barrels, together with the shelves full of flat-packed cardboard boxes and hundreds of empty bo�les were the only giveaways that this was, in fact, a small co�age industry.
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Working together on a hedgehog. Ar�sans Con�nued…
Finished hedgehog
The whole process was explained, from the s�ll to the bo�ling, and we got lots of opportuni�es to taste several of the products. The owners are very happy to part with a lot of their secrets, but there are some which are kept �ghtly under wraps.
the one you visit. Some po�ers use the wheel and some use moulds, or free-hand forming and it is really something to have a go at throwing a pot for the first �me. Another lady I know does smocking, another kni�ng. One man makes cricket bats and another wicker baskets. A jeweller and a jam maker, farmer and a farrier. A blacksmith and a silversmith, or an ar�st and an actor. A brewer and a bodger, or a boatman and a beekeeper.
One thing which really impressed me, was the way they work with other local businesses. One such great partnership is with a local fruit farm, which provides them with strawberries, plums, and other fruit and another was with a local preserves company that takes all of their used fruit pulp, (a�er it has been steeped to release some of the flavours into the alcohol,) to make into very tasty jams and chutneys. The great thing about ar�sans is that they are o�en seen to be working together, o�en to great mutual benefit. Po�ery is made in every country in the world and it is o�en pots, dishes and plates with the local coat of arms or pictures of a local landmark which can be seen in souvenir shops. Sad to say, most of these souvenir ware are made in such places as China, so I implore you to look out for locally made products. When we were in Canada and visited Prince Edward Island and Halifax NS, we were fortunate enough to find some beau�ful local po�ery, but when we went to Niagara, there were no locally made souvenirs to be found. In Norfolk, we have several different studios, so you can see different styles of po�ery, depending on
It is amazing just how many really unusual jobs people do and most of them are only too pleased to show visitors what they do as well as let visitors have a go, if at all possible. If there is a skill you would like to learn about or a trade that you have always wanted to have a go at, why not include it in your next holiday? You could come away with a great souvenir too! Glynn provides customized, private tours and also helps his clients trace their English family history. Past guests have visited and experienced stately houses and gardens, castles and churches, ruins and villages, birding and wildlife, World War II airfields, and general area taster tours too. Accommoda�ons can be in all types of establishment, from character buildings such as windmills, thatched co�ages and castles, selfcatering or five star luxury – just say what you want and it can be arranged. Nothing is too much trouble for Glynn! Visit www.Norfolk-Tours.co.uk
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Story and Photos by Barbara Redding
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The lobby in the Fairmont Tazi Hotel.
Camels and kasbahs. Medinas and mosques. Orange desert sunsets and dark skies lit by a thousand stars.
Chicken with lemons and olives served in a tajine pot.
Barbara Redding on Big Blend Radio: Watch here in the YouTube player or download the podcast on Acast.
I was excited to experience the wonders of Morocco when an assignment came up in January 2023 to write about a new Fairmount hotel in Tangier for Travel Weekly, a travel industry publica�on. But the assignment included just three nights in this fascina�ng North African country. Determined to stay longer, I added a solo trip to the “blue city” of Chefchouen. I joined a 13-day Gate 1 Travel tour that took me across the snow-capped Atlas Mountains to the Sahara Desert and back to Casablanca to tour the country’s largest mosque. My whirlwind three-week visit awakened all my senses. I savored the spicy aroma of food cooked in clay tajine pots, shopped for colorful tex�les in chao�c markets, and listened to the lyrical sound of the “call to prayers” from minarets. In between, I sipped countless glasses of sweet mint tea, the country’s na�onal beverage. Morocco’s exo�c mix of history, cultures, cuisines, and tradi�ons en�ces visitors worldwide. Located on the African con�nent, the country of 36 million people is only a dozen miles from Spain, across the Strait of Gibraltar. Colonial influences from Europe, combined with the rich history of the original Berber tribes and Arab se�lers, make Morocco a must-see des�na�on.
Tangier and Tazi Palace
My adventure began in Tangier, once an interna�onal refuge for spies, war correspondents, ar�sts, and rock stars. I quickly discovered the Fairmont Tazi Palace Tangier has mysteries of its own. The luxury hotel was built in the 1920s as the palace of an advisor to the sultan. But poli�cal winds shi�ed in the “White City,” as Tangier is known, and the property stood vacant for decades. Now me�culously restored and expanded, the 133room hotel offers stunning views of the old city, located at the northern �p of Morocco--where the Atlan�c collides with the Mediterranean.
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At a carpet shop in Fez.
Lost in the blue city of Chefchouen. Morocco Con�nued…
Fez: A Trip Back in Time
I enjoyed spa treatments in the hotel’s wellness center and a private tour of Tangier’s historic souk and colorful kasbah.
Blue in Chefchouen
From Tangier, I hired a driver to take me into the Rif Mountains to Chefchouen, a town known for its blindingly blue walls. I stayed at lovely Lina Ryad & Spa, a tradi�onal Moroccan house transformed into a bou�que hotel with an indoor pool, courtyard, and a Turkish-style hammam or bath. I strolled winding alleyways, washed in various shades of blue, to �ny carpet stores, tea shops, and street vendors selling headscarves and ceramics. Ge�ng lost, I discovered, is part of the experience. So is a Turkish bath or hammam, which I experienced in a private candlelit room. My a�endant couldn’t speak English but communicated with solid hands as she scrubbed nearly every inch of my body.
Rabat: Mix of Old and New
Rabat is the modern capital of Morocco and home to King Mohammed VI and the country’s parliament. Signs of moderniza�on efforts are everywhere. The city is also rich with historic sites like Oudaia Kasbah, a 12th-century military fort whose keyholeshaped gate is among Morocco’s architectural masterpieces. Another 12th-century treasure is the Hassan Tower and the stubby columns from the Hassan Mosque.
Visi�ng Fez is like traveling back in �me. The old medina is a labyrinth of narrow winding walkways connec�ng medieval mosques, schools, and palaces. Tiny stalls overflow with colorful items handmade by po�ers, weavers, tanners, and carpenters who prac�ce their cra�s much like their ancestors. Claustrophobic yet cap�va�ng, the medina is best visited with a guide unless you want to get lost. At a leather shop, we watch tanners dunk animal hides in honeycombed vats of brightly colored dye. Sprigs of mint helped disguise the smell of urine and dung, s�ll used to produce supple leather goods in assorted colors.
Erfoud: Through the Atlas Mountains
A surprise snowfall in the Middle Atlas Mountains altered our route to the Sahara Desert but added breathtaking views. Fortunately, we arrived in Erfoud, near the Algerian border, in �me for a spectacular sunset and, later, a sky twinkling with stars. The next day, we hopped in all-terrain vehicles for a wild ride to a desert camel ranch. A jovial crew of men in tradi�onal djellabas and headscarves helped us mount our camels before we traveled single file up into the dunes. The scene was surreal – mounds of sand sculpted by the wind into so� undula�ng waves seemed endless. A�er dismoun�ng, we climbed a ridge for a near-perfect sunset.
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Goats in Argan trees near Essaouira. coaxing them onto the branches is a moneymaker for goat herders, who expect a �p for tourist photos. Our Gate 1 tour manager, Mohammed, obliged as we snapped pictures of the wily goats
Ouarzazate and Lawrence of Arabia
A camel ride is hard to top, but I found the desert scenery intriguing on the route to remote Ouarzazate. Nicknamed “the door of the desert,” the former French outpost is a sought-a�er movie loca�on where Lawrence of Arabia and TV’s Game of Thrones were filmed.
Casablanca: Modern with World-class Mosque
Casablanca is Morocco’s economic center and world showcase. Massive Hassan II Mosque is a beacon on the city’s sun-drenched corniche along the Atlan�c Ocean. Considered one of the finest religious buildings ever constructed, it is the largest mosque in Morocco and among the biggest in the world.
Visible for miles, the red-clay walls of Ait Benhaddou, a ksar, or for�fied village, cling to a remote hilltop outside Ouarzazate. The ksar is one of the best-preserved examples of the remote stops along the old trans-Sahara trade route to Marrakesh.
Marrakesh: Merry Red City
More than 100,000 worshippers can kneel in prayer inside and outside the mosque on land reclaimed from the Atlan�c.
We crossed Tichka Pass, the highest road point in the High Atlas Mountains, to reach Marrakesh. Once a desert oasis, the city is the country’s most popular tourist des�na�on.
Morocco Website: www.visitmorocco.com
Snake charmers mingle with Berber musicians, jugglers, fortune tellers, and juice sellers in the old city square of Jemaa el Fna. Merriment and chaos reign, par�cularly a�er dark when the square resembles an open-air circus. Tiny stalls overflow with colorful po�ery, medicinal herbs, leather goods, and delicate boxes made from aroma�c sandalwood and cedar.
Essaouira: Goats in Trees
On the road to windswept Essaouira on the South Atlan�c Coast, we no�ced dozens of goats in Argan trees. Yes, it’s true, goats love Argan leaves. But
Barbara Redding is a freelance travel writer based in Aus�n, Texas. A re�red journalist, she loves to explore new des�na�ons and revisit familiar places. She’s wri�en about luxury resorts in Bali, a Hindu wedding in India, snorkeling in Cuba’s Bay of Pigs, and �ptoeing through tulips in Keukenhof gardens in the Netherlands. An award-winning writer, Barbara’s travel stories appear in Travel Weekly, TravelWeekly.com, Food Wine Travel Magazine, Live in Italy Magazine, Rovology, and Travel By Vaca�on Rental. Read her ar�cles on www.BarbaraRedding.com and social media sites Facebook, Instagram, and Twi�er.
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Comet Bobsled at Utah Olympic Park, courtesy VisitParkCity.com PAGE 22
Unique Experiences & Des�na�ons to Plan for This Year from Ancient Northern Greece and Europe’s Historic Christmas Markets to the Vibrant Food & Wine Scene Across Texas, the Winter Wonderland of Park City, Utah and a Luxurious Bed & Breakfast Stay in Santa Fe, New Mexico…
From Northern Greece and New Brunswick, Canada download the podcast on Acast and check out their to South Carolina and Texas, this episode of Big photos and story links on BlendRadioandTV.com. Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA focuses on must-do travel des�na�ons as Keep up with Gavin & Karen Booth at experienced by travel writers Gavin Booth and h�ps://coupleinthekitchen.com/ Marni Pa�erson.FOOD, WINE & TRAVEL TALK Follow Unique Experiences & Des�na�ons to Plan forMarni Pa�erson’s adventures at Listen to the podcast here in the YouTube player or h�ps://mptravelwri�ng.com/ This Year from Ancient Northern Greece and Europe’s Historic Christmas Markets to the Vibrant Food & Wine Scene Across Texas, the Winter Wonderland of Park City, Utah and a Luxurious Bed & Breakfast Stay in Santa Fe, New Mexico…
This episode of Big Blend Radio's Vaca�on Sta�on "Hey Wanna Go" Travel Show with travel advisor Cheryl Ogle is all about her recent experience Cruising the Christmas Markets of Europe including Vienna, Budapest, and Bra�slava! Listen to the podcast here in the YouTube player or download it on Acast.
You can also enjoy this podcast while piecing together the Vienna Christmas Market online jigsaw puzzle on BlendRadioandTV.com. Follow Cheryl’s travel news at h�ps://heywannago.com/
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This episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Food, Wine & Travel” Show with IFWTWA features Dan Howard, VP Of Communica�ons at Visit Park City, who shares what to experience in Park City, Utah, a world-renowned des�na�on for outdoor adventure and mountain town charm.
Park City is one of the most accessible year-round des�na�ons in North America. Listen to the podcast here in the YouTube player or download it on Acast.
From skiing to art, dining, and fes�ve celebra�ons, this episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Thursday "New Mexico Bed & Breakfast Associa�on" Show focuses on what to experience this winter and holiday season in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Featured guest is Ryan Miller, who along with his wife Jessica, owns and runs The Bobcat Inn in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Listen to the podcast here in the YouTube player or download the podcast on Acast.
Plan your visit: h�ps://www.visitparkcity.com/
More about The Bobcat Inn: h�ps://www.bobca�nn.com/ More about the New Mexico B&B Associa�on: h�ps://www.nmbba.org/
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Relax Poolside at The Velvet Rope. Photo - Carl Schroeder III, All-Star Produc�ons spritzes, with live entertainment on select evenings. Learn more at h�ps://thevelvetropeps.com/
This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Saturday “Palm Springs Sunshine Stays” Show with Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels features acclaimed designer David Rios who talks about his incredible work at the luxurious Velvet Rope Hotel and Trixie Motel. Watch here in the YouTube player or download the podcast on Acast.
Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels is a consor�um of independently-owned bou�que hotels in the desert resort community of Palm Springs, in Southern California. Plan your visit and sign up for the monthly Bou�quely Palm Springs newsle�er at: h�ps://www.palmspringspreferredsmallhotels. com/ Follow this Big Blend Radio Podcast here: h�ps://�nyurl.com/38883u9e The Playmate Suite, The Velvet Rope. Photo - Carl Schroeder III, All-Star Produc�ons
Featuring nine unforge�able suites as well as the Valerie Bar, The Velvet Rope Hotel is a lavish Palm Springs oasis that pays homage to its Hollywood roots. The Velvet Rope Hotel Suites include the glamorous Presiden�al Estate, the Gracelandinspired Honeymoon Suite, the cheerful Ricardo Suite, the seduc�ve and luxurious Playmate Suite, the elegant Old Hollywood Suite, the Rat Pack Suite, the glitzy Legendary Suite, the stylish Candelabra Suite, and cap�va�ng Lavender Suite. Valerie Bar offers small plates, beer, wine, and cra� PAGE 26
The Ricardo Suite, The Velvet Rope. Photo - Carl Schroeder III, All-Star Produc�ons The Presiden�al Estate, The Velvet Rope. Photo - Carl Schroeder III, All-Star Produc�ons
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by Debbie Stone
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Maid of the Mist plies the river Niagara Falls’ unparalleled beauty and storied history is a magnet for tourists from around the world. They come to marvel at the grandeur and power of these spectacular forma�ons, which straddle the U.S. (New York) and Canada (Ontario). There are many a�rac�ons to experience during a visit to the Falls, both on the American and Canadian sides. First-�mers may be overwhelmed with the choices and the logis�cs involved in accessing the various op�ons. I highly recommend doing a tour encompassing a number of the main sights to simplify ma�ers. Not only does this eliminate transporta�on, tolls, and parking issues, but it also takes care of admission fees. And equally important - you’ll get plenty of informa�on about all things Niagara Falls from a knowledgeable and entertaining guide. Over the Falls Tours is a top-rated, family-owned and operated company in Niagara that’s been taking tourists to the Falls since 1994. It offers both group and custom-private tours to the American and Canadian sides. The most popular is the “Niagara Falls Canadian and American Tour with Maid of the Mist Boat Ride.” For this tour, you’ll need your passport, as you will cross the interna�onal border. This six-seven-hour experience includes the Cave of the Winds, Maid of the Mist, and Niagara State Park on the American side, plus Skylon Tower and a trip along Niagara’s mighty River Gorge on the Canadian side. It’s an all-encompassing excursion that gives you a taste of the highlights and is ideal for those who only have one day to spend at this iconic des�na�on.
Debbie Stone on Big Blend Radio: Listen here in the YouTube player or download the podcast on Acast.
During your tour, you’ll learn many facts about the Falls. To begin with, this famed landmark is actually comprised of three separate waterfalls: American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls (named for its resemblance to a bride’s veil), and Horseshoe Falls, which is the largest. The la�er is located mostly on the Canadian side of the Niagara River, while the American and Bridal Veil Falls are situated completely on the American side, within Niagara Falls State Park. As for measurements, Horseshoe is 188 feet high with a crestline (width) of 2,200 feet, whereas American Falls ranges from 70-110 feet high (depending on whether you measure from the top of the falls to the river rather than to the top of the talus or rock pile, which was formed by the tumbling bedrock the flow has pushed over the waterfalls). Its crestline is about 1,000 feet. The Bridal Veil measures 181 feet high with a crestline of 50 feet. Con�nued on Next Page…
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Bird's eye view
Niagara Con�nued… The history of the Falls dates back some 12,000 years ago when large amounts of water were released from the mel�ng ice of glaciers, draining into what is now known as the Niagara River. This body of water’s flow gradually cut a gorge through the north-facing cliff, eroding the layer that supported the hard layers of what is known as the Niagara Escarpment. To put it simply, the erosion process caused large chunks of rock to break off and tumble, giving shape to the Falls. About 3,160 tons of water flows over Niagara Falls every second and it drops at 32 feet per second, hi�ng the base of the falls with 280 tons of force for the American and Bridal Veil Falls, and a whopping 2,509 tons of force at Horseshoe Falls. Hard to fathom these numbers! Hydroelectricity is one of Niagara Falls’ most important products. It’s the largest producer of electricity in NY State. Together, power plants on both the American and Canadian sides of the Falls have the capacity to produce up to 2.4 million kilowa�s of electricity. Another massive stat! Na�ve Americans living in the region were most likely the first people to see the Falls and behold its power. Later, a French priest, Father Louis Hennepin, was the first European to document the area during a 1678 expedi�on. He published an account of his travels in a book, which then brought Niagara Falls to the a�en�on of the Western world, inspiring
curiosity and further explora�on in the region. Railways opened Niagara Falls to the masses in the 1800s, making it a sought-a�er des�na�on for travelers. Story has it that Napoleon Bonaparte’s younger brother, Jerome, honeymooned with his American bride at the Falls. He is supposedly credited with star�ng its honeymoon tradi�on, which con�nues today. During the tour, your guide will also regale you with stories about a few of the people (there have been more than 5,000) who have gone over or a�empted to go over the Falls, either inten�onally (as stunts or suicide a�empts) or accidentally, since 1850. The vast majority perished. The first recorded person to survive this feat was 63-year-old schoolteacher Annie Edson Taylor, from Michigan, who in 1901 successfully completed the stunt inside an oak barrel. Taylor designed a barrel that included pillows and cushions and sent her cat in it first. Thankfully, the cat made it alive, as did Taylor. In 1960, 7-year-old Roger Woodward uninten�onally plunged over the Falls in nothing but a swimsuit and a life jacket when the boat he was on with his family capsized. His father died in the water and his sister was saved before she got to the Falls, but Roger went over the Falls and survived. He was saved by a tourist cruise boat at the bo�om of the Falls.
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Welcome to the oldest state park in the country! Steven Tro�er and Lori Mar�n rode the Falls in 1995 in a barrel built out of water heaters lined with fiberglass. They were the first man-andwoman duo to make it down the Falls alive. That same year, Californian Robert Overracker a�empted it on a jet ski. He had a rocket-propelled parachute strapped to his back and the plan was to float down a�er flying off the Falls. But the parachute didn’t work and tragically, he fell to his death. If you have any ideas about a�emp�ng this crazy act, know that it’s illegal to do so and you will be fined $10,000. Definitely not on my bucket list! You’ll get your first good look at the Falls from the Observa�on Tower on the American side. It’s the only panoramic viewpoint of all three Niagara Falls. The sight is breathtaking, and you’ll ooh and aah with the rest of the folks, while taking countless pics. You’ll then take an elevator down to the base of the gorge where the Maid of the Mist dock is located. Don the souvenir rain poncho given to you and don’t worry about making a fashion statement. Just be happy you have some protec�on from the blasts of spray because you will get wet! The boat ferries past the base of the American Falls and onto the basin of Horseshoe Falls, a drama�c passage that leads you through the fiercely roiling whitewater and massive rock forma�ons. If you want to experience the full force of the spray, head to the top of the boat’s deck. Yes, you’ll get completely drenched, but the experience is one for the memory books. It’s only water, right? The Cave of the Winds, which is located on Goat
Island, is another highlight on the tour. The name “Cave of the Winds,” as you’ll learn, is a bit deceiving. In the 1800s, there was a rock overhang or a cave-like forma�on that allowed people to stand under the Falls. This structure collapsed in the early 1900s, but the name stuck. Before you reach the Cave of the Winds, you’ll pass through “The World Changed Here Pavilion.” Via exhibits and an immersive mul�media experience, you’ll hear how Nikola Tesla was able to harness the power of the Falls to create an alterna�ng current. And you’ll see what the Falls looked like prior to becoming a park. It was the Free Niagara Movement that helped to preserve the beauty of the Falls for future genera�ons and inspired a model for public parks around the world, serving as the first American – and New York – State Park (established in 1885). Then it’s �me to get ponchos again, or use the ones you already have, and descend 175 feet via elevator into the Niagara Gorge. Exit and find yourself on a series of wooden walkways, where your guide will bring you to several wooden decks. The “Hurricane Deck” puts you within feet of the crashing Bridal Veil Falls. Unfortunately, when I visited, this deck was in the process of being removed. It’s removed every fall and rebuilt in the spring, as during the winter, the icefall hits the deck, and the build-up of ice below Con�nued on Next Page…
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Floral Clock
Niagara Con�nued… gets too heavy. But there’s another deck, about 150 feet from the base of the Falls, that remains yearround and offers a good perspec�ve. Thus, I was s�ll able to witness the torrents, sans the intensity. On the Canadian side of Niagara Falls, you’ll drive along the scenic Niagara River Parkway with views of the picturesque River Gorge. One of the highlights on this route is the magnificent Niagara Whirlpool, which you’ll be able to see from an observa�on pla�orm. The whirlpool is caused by the huge volume of water rushing from the Falls and being crushed into the narrow gorge.
Or check out Niagara’s largest indoor amusement area, Skylon Fun Centre, for family fun. And if you need more adventure, check out Zipline Niagara Falls or Journey Behind the Falls.
The swirling waters create a vortex, or whirlpool with rapids that stretch for one mile. It’s as deep as 125 feet here and the speed of the water can reach up to 22 mph. Also along the Parkway is the famous Flora Clock. Measuring forty feet in diameter, the face of the clock is filled with as many as 16,000 carpet plants and annuals. Expert hor�culturists and students from the Niagara Parks School of Hor�culture design and plant the faces. Each design is unique and can never be repeated. The tower at the back of the clock houses Westminster chimes that ring on the quarter hour. Another memorable stop on the Canadian side is Table Rock Centre. Perched atop Horseshoe Falls, this point presents a drama�c panorama of both the American Falls and the mighty Horseshoe Falls. You can get right up to the brink of the la�er and it’s monstrous!
The last highlight on the tour is Skylon Tower, a signature landmark. Standing 520 feet high, the tower is modeled a�er the Space Needle in Sea�le. Ascend the elevator to the indoor/outdoor observa�on deck to get a bird’s eye perspec�ve of the Falls. Opt to return later to enjoy a special meal at the Skylon Tower Revolving Dining Room.
On the return journey, you can choose to get dropped off at your hotel or walk across Rainbow Bridge, which takes you from Canada back into the U.S. I decided to walk, and I recommend this op�on. It costs pedestrians only $1 to cross the bridge and the incen�ve is the excellent view of the Falls. Plus, it’ll only take you about fi�een minutes to complete the span. Plan your visit: www.overthefallstoursniagara.com Debbie Stone is an established travel writer and columnist, who crosses the globe in search of unique des�na�ons and experiences to share with her readers and listeners. She’s an avid explorer who welcomes new opportuni�es to increase awareness and enthusiasm for places, culture, food, history, nature, outdoor adventure, wellness, and more. Her travels have taken her to nearly 100 countries spanning all seven con�nents, and her stories appear in numerous print and digital publica�ons.
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FALLING IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF JOHN MUIR
John Muir Wilderness On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Lost Angel Travel Adventures with Linda Ballou," Linda reminisces about her adventurous horse-pack trip into the John Muir Wilderness Area of the High Sierras, a story she shares in her travel memoir "Lost Angel Walkabout." The experience was also part of the inspira�on behind her award-winning novel, "The Cowgirl Jumped Over the Moon." Watch here in the YouTube player or download the podcast on Acast.
Follow Linda's adventures at h�ps://lostangeladventures.com/ and learn more about her books at h�p://www.lindaballouauthor.com/. Follow Big Blend Radio's "Lost Angel Travel Adventures" Show that airs every 3rd Wednesday at High Noon PST. Stream it here: h�ps://shows.acast.com/linda-ballou PAGE 33
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Recorded onsite at the historic American Cemetery, this episode of Big Blend Radio's 3rd Tuesday "Go to Natchitoches" Show features Sco�y Williams with the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Northwest LA History Museum in downtown Natchitoches, Louisiana. Listen here in the YouTube player or download the podcast on Acast. Every first Friday, Sco�y leads a free and incredibly fascina�ng walking tour of the American Cemetery where he shares the life stories of those who are laid to rest there. Hear about some of the notable individuals buried there such as Dr. John Sibley, Jean Pierre Emmanuel Prudhomme, Mayor Theodore Edward Poleman, Claude Thomas Pierre Metoyer and Marie Thérèse Coincoin, Alexander Sompayrac, Leopold “Leopole” Caspari, Carmelite “Cammie” Henry, and John Gideon Lewis, Sr. Established around 1737, the cemetery is said to be the oldest cemetery in the Louisiana Purchase. Over the years, planters, businessman, poli�cians, and educators have all made their mark on Natchitoches and the surrounding area. The markers in the cemetery tell stories of the region’s people and act as an outdoor museum dedicated to their legacy. Legend has it, that St. Denis, the town’s founder, is buried somewhere on the grounds. The 1989 movie “Steel Magnolias” was filmed in and around Natchitoches. The story comes from Robert Harling who grew up in Natchitoches and lost his sister to diabetes in 1985. He turned that
experience into the iconic stage play “Steel Magnolias,” which was then adapted into the famous film directed by Herbert Ross, starring A-list actors Sally Field, Julia Roberts, Shirley MacLaine, Dolly Parton, Olympia Dukakis, and Daryl Hannah. The filming loca�ons are part of the Natchitoches Film Trail, and one of those noteworthy sites is the American Cemetery, where the scene of Shelby’s Funeral was filmed. Founded in 1714, Natchitoches is the original French Colony and oldest city in Louisiana. Home to the Cane River Creole Na�onal Historical Park, it is part of the Cane River Na�onal Heritage Area, and is the final des�na�on on the El Camino Real de los Tejas Na�onal Historic Trail. More: h�ps://natchitoches.com/ To hear our ini�al and more in depth interview about The American Cemetery with Sco�y (2022), please visit this page on BlendRadioandTV.com.
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society faces, including ineffec�ve policies and outdated infrastructure, and the myriad of tools at our disposal—from emerging technologies in desalina�on to innova�ons for recycling wastewater and capturing more of the water that falls on fields and ci�es. He offers an informed and hopeful approach for changing the way that water is managed. With this knowledge we can create a future with clean, abundant, and affordable water for all.
This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Nature Connec�on" Show features professor and awardwinning author David Sedlak, who discusses his new book, “Water for All: Global Solu�ons for a Changing Climate." Watch here in the YouTube player or download the podcast on Acast.
David Sedlak is the Plato Malozemoff Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley, and director of the Berkeley Water Center. He is author of the award-winning “Water 4.0: The Past, Present, and Future of the World’s Most Vital Resource.” His TEDx Talk on this subject has had over a million views. He lives in Berkeley, CA. As we see in news headlines and in our own neighborhoods: water crises are more frequent and increasingly severe. Our twen�eth-century approach to providing the water that grows food, sustains ci�es, and supports healthy ecosystems are failing to meet the demands of growing popula�on and the challenges brought on by climate change. But the grim news reports—of empty reservoirs, withering crops, failing ecosystems—need not be cause for despair, argues award-winning author David Sedlak. In “Water for All: Global Solu�ons for a Changing Climate,” David Sedlak iden�fies the challenges that PAGE 38
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4 ACTION STEPS TO ADDRESS SAD NOW
Dr. Norman Rosenthal, M.D., returns to Big Blend Radio to discuss his latest book, "Defea�ng SAD: A Guide to Health and Happiness Through All Seasons." Watch here in the YouTube player or download the podcast on Acast.
• Ensure exposure to morning light by waking and ge�ng out of bed earlier. • Using a special wake-up light (dawn simulator) or simply pu�ng your bedside lamp on a �mer may help get your day going • Get some light therapy in the morning as early as you can and, weather permi�ng, go outdoors to enjoy the sunlight • Be sure to get some extra light therapy in the late a�ernoon, to make up for the sunlight that has been lost.
Seasonal Affec�ve Disorder (SAD) and its less severe variant the winter blues are es�mated to affect 1 in 5 people in the United States – tens of millions altogether. With winter here, now is the �me to intervene before symptoms get worse. Symptoms of winter SAD include fa�gue, decreased energy, increased need for sleep, craving for sweets and starches, lack of pleasure, anxiety, and sadness. These symptoms interfere with many important aspects of daily life, both personal and professional. The good news is that they can be defeated if promptly recognized and ac�vely tackled.
Dr. Rosenthal is the world- renowned psychiatrist and bestselling author who first described seasonal affec�ve disorder (SAD) and pioneered the use of light therapy as a treatment during his twenty years at the Na�onal Ins�tute of Mental Health. A prolific researcher and writer, he has wri�en more than three-hundred scholarly ar�cles and authored or co-authored ten popular books, including "Poetry Rx," the New York Times bestseller "Transcendence" and the na�onal bestsellers "The Gi� of Adversity," and "Super Mind." More at h�ps://www.normanrosenthal.com/
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PLANNING FOR END-OF-LIFE CARE On this episode of Big Blend Radio, Lea Brovedani shares insight on planning for end-of-life care. Watch here in the YouTube player or download the podcast on Acast. Known as the "Soul Journey Doula," Lea is an endof-life doula, also known as a death midwife. In this role, she helps fill the gap between medical and hospice care and provides support for your own and your family’s emo�onal, spiritual, and nonmedical physical care needs before, during and a�er death. She gives people the emo�onal support and tools to be fully present at the end. More at h�ps://souljourneydoula.com/ Lea's background is in emo�onal intelligence and trust leadership. She is an author, speaker and workshop facilitator on trust who is recognized as a Top Thought Leader on Trust for by the organiza�on Trust Across America. You can listen to Lea’s new Big Blend Radio podcast “Soul Journey Doula,” with new episodes available every 3rd Thursday at 4pm PT / 7pm ET, on Acast.
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By Ward Heinrichs Esq., San Diego Employment A�orney
Unless stated otherwise, all new laws go into effect on January 1, 2024. AB means California Assembly Bill, and SB means California Senate Bill.
Ward Heinrichs on Big Blend Radio: Watch here in the YouTube player or download the podcast on Acast.
FAST Recovery Act: It’s back! But in a different form! You may recall that a law passed in 2022 called the FAST Recovery Act. It was aimed at regula�ng the fast-food industry and gave a council the right to increase the minimum wage for fastfood workers up to $22 per hour. Fast-food employers did not like that, so they gathered enough signatures to put the FAST Recovery Act on the 2024 ballot for approval, or disapproval, by California voters. Because of that, the law could not go into effect. While everyone was ge�ng ready for the 2024 ballot showdown, fast-food employers agreed to pull the ballot measure in exchange for a different law. That different law is AB* 1228, and Governor Newsom signed it into law this year.
products, marke�ng, appearance, etc. They also must be truly fast-food establishments that require upfront payment, prepare food for immediate consump�on, provide li�le or no table service, etc.
Under AB 1228, the hourly rate for fast-food workers will increase to $20 per hour on April 1, 2024. Star�ng on January 1, 2025, the fast-food council will have the power to increase that minimum wage by 3.5 percent or by the percentage increase of the Consumer Price Index.
Paid Sick Leave: The California sick leave laws have changed. SB* 616 requires all employers to provide at least 40 hours or 5 days of paid sick leave, and employees can accrue as much as 80 hours or 10 days of leave. Employers may cap annual use to 40 hours/5 days. Alterna�vely, employers can front load 40 hours/5 days each year.
The law applies only to rela�vely large fast-food chains that have at least 60 or more restaurants in the United States. Those chains must be under one brand, or their restaurants must have uniform
Reproduc�ve Bereavement Leave: SB 848 requires employers, who have at least 5 employees, to provide leave for employees who have suffered a reproduc�ve loss. An employee must take the
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leave within 3 months of the loss which may take up to 5 days. If the employee has separate loss events, the employee may take up to 5 days for each event, up to 20 days total for a 12-month period. An employee is eligible a�er 30 days of employment. Employers cannot ask for documenta�on to prove that a reproduc�ve loss has occurred. Reproduc�ve loss includes s�llbirth, failed surrogacy or adop�on, miscarriage, or assisted reproduc�on that did not work out.
Employers must dra� a detailed wri�en plan that covers 13 specific subjects. Minimum Wage & Salary: The minimum wage for all California employers will be at least $16 per hour. Certain industries, like the fast-food industry noted above, will have a greater minimum wage rate.
Workers’ Cannabis Use Protected: AB 2188 was passed in 2022, but it will go into effect on January 1, 2024, and SB 700 expands its requirements. Accordingly, an employer may not discipline an employee’s use of cannabis outside of work. Of course, if an employee comes to work high or with marijuana, then an employer may discipline that employee. Similarly, an employer may screen and refuse to hire job applicants who test posi�ve for psychoac�ve cannabis metabolites. Even so, an employer may not ask about prior cannabis use or use criminal history of cannabis against an applicant unless the Fair Chance Act allows it. New Workplace Violence Regula�ons: By July 1, 2024, SB 553 requires most employers to develop a workplace violence preven�on plan. Employers will also need to train their employees on the plan and keep incident logs.
The minimum salary for an employee to qualify as an exempt employee is twice the state minimum wage. On January 1, 2024, the minimum salary will increase to $66,560 per year (2 x $16/hour x 2080 hours/year). Many local governments in California have minimum wages that are higher than the California minimum. For instance, in the City of San Diego, the minimum wage for all employees will be $16.85 per hour. The local minimum wage requirements do not affect the minimum salary requirement for exempt employees. Based in San Diego, California the Employment Law Office of Ward Heinrichs represents both employers and employees in almost all areas of labor law. He and his firm li�gate cases that have been filed in many different parts of California. Visit www.BestEmploymentA�orneySanDiego.com
Exempt from those requirements are law enforcement, Health care facili�es already regulated by Cal OSHA and its violence preven�on requirements, and workplaces that are not accessible by the public and that have fewer than 10 employees. Remote workers who chose their remote work loca�ons are not covered by this law either. Except for lawful use of self-defense, no employee may engage in violence or the threat of violence. Thus, an employee may not even threaten to use physical force or threaten to use a weapon. PAGE 43
Big Blend Radio Spotlight on Two Organiza�ons Ac�vely Promo�ng Travel
INTERNATIONAL FOOD WINE & TRAVEL WRITERS ASSOCIATION Formed in 1981 in Southern California, the Interna�onal Food Wine & Travel Writers Associa�on (IFWTWA) is a premiere global network of food, wine and travel journalists and the people who promote them. This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with IFWTWA focuses on the various programs and benefits of joining the Interna�onal Food Wine & Travel Writers Associa�on. They also give a brief overview of the upcoming Annual IFWTWA Conference which will be held in Upstate New York from Sept. 8-11, 2024.
Featured guests include IFWTWA board members Cori Solomon - President, Amy Piper - Publica�ons Editor, Kat Anderson – Social Media Chair, Dave Nershi - VP & Professional Development Chair, and Debbra Dunning Brouille�e – Media Trip Chair. Watch here in the YouTube player or download the podcast on Acast. Learn more about IFWTWA at h�ps://www.ifwtwa.org/ Follow Big Blend Radio’s IFWTWA Podcasts here: h�p://�nyurl.com/mry5ad2m
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JEFFERSON HIGHWAY ASSOCIATION The Jefferson Highway Associa�on originally founded the Jefferson Highway in 1915. This interna�onal highway is also known as "The Pines to the Palms Highway," that runs from Winnipeg, Canada to New Orleans, Louisiana. This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Jefferson Highway" Show focuses on the progress of the Jefferson Highway Associa�on's programs and ini�a�ves, including the upcoming Annual Jefferson Highway Conference and Sociability Run. This interna�onal conference will be held in Alexandria, Louisiana from April 24-27, 2024.
Featured guests include Roger Bell - JHA President Roger Bell, Arlene Gould – JHA Board Member & Execu�ve Director of the Natchitoches Conven�on & Visitors Bureau in Northwest Louisiana, and Melissa Maxwell - Director of the City of Bonham Visitor Center in Texas. Listen here in the YouTube player or download the podcast on Acast. Learn more about JHA at h�ps://jeffersonhighway.org/ Follow Big Blend Radio’s "Jefferson Highway" Podcast here: h�ps://�nyurl.com/yc2ur6mr
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