Subject: Big Blend Travel & Trails, Guacamole & Margaritas, Art & Music, Wildlife Conservation & Parenting.

July 26 2016
Dear Friend:

“The secret of genius is to carry the spirit of the child into old age, which means never losing your enthusiasm.” Aldous Huxley
(July 26, 1894-Nov. 22, 1963)


In this issue of Big Blend e-News, Debbie Stone takes us to the ‘Edge of the World’ in Western Newfoundland; Glynn Burrows showcases the many historic villages of Norfolk, England; and Jim Ostdick gives us the inside scoop on his 4000 mile walk across America! New Mexico-based contemporary figurative artist Victoria Chick discusses her art and print collecting career, North Carolina pop singer-songwriter Nicki Kris talks about her latest music releases, and the great folks at Flying V Bar & Grill at Loews Ventana Canyon Resort in Tucson show how to make their popular tableside guacamole and festive margaritas! If you’re an animal advocate, check out the legislative bills that Born Free USA is championing for wildlife. And parents, our interview with Dr. Brian Johnson and Dr. Laurie Berdahl provides some timely advice on protecting and understanding your children.


WESTERN NEWFOUNDLAND: Travel writer Deborah Stone Journeys to ‘The Edge of the World’.

NORFOLK VILLAGES: Glynn Burrows describes the historic villages within Norfolk County, England.

REACH ACROSS AMERICA: Jim “Palomino” Ostdick talks about his 4,000 mile walking journey on the American Discovery Trail.
LEGISLATION FOR WILDLIFE: Adam Roberts, CEO of Born Free USA, explains animal protection bills you can act on now.

ARTIST INSIDER: Victoria Chick, New Mexico based contemporary figurative artist, discusses her art process and career.

POP SINGER NICKI KRIS: Hear about her latest singles including ‘Falling to Pieces’ that benefits OneOrlando Fund.

WARNING SIGNS: Dr. Brian Johnson and Dr. Laurie Berdahl discuss the timely topics in their new book “Warning Signs: How to Protect Your Kids from Becoming Victims or Perpetrators of Violence and Aggression”.
GUACAMOLE & MARGARITAS: Watch how to make Flying V Bar & Grill’s famous Tableside Guacamole and Margaritas, perfect for summer!

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Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith
Big Blend’s mother-daughter publishing, radio and travel team; along with Priscilla - Big Blend’s pink sock monkey travel mascot.

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