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imagination.” Henry
David Thoreau; July 12, 1817-May 6, 1862
This issue of Big Blend e-News takes us on a Viking River Cruise through France
to eventful San Benito County in central California! Hear the inspiring stories
of two women: Grandma Gatewood who walked the Appalachian and Oregon Trails,
and Diane Reeve ‘The New Face of HIV’. Have fun piecing together the online
jigsaw puzzle of ‘Navajo Camp’, a painting by celebrated Arizona artist Ted
DeGrazia, and listen to our interview with pop singer-songwriter Jonathan
Cavier’s about his album ‘Premier’ that showcases his original sound that
blends influences from Duran Duran to David Bowie and Goo Goo Dolls. Find out
how you can help ‘Save the Parks’ by playing a new and free mobile game, and
chop up your summer veggies and make some ratatouille with Chef Jeremy Manley.
DON’T MISS THE BOAT! From Lyon to Provence, travel writer
Linda Kissam experiences a luxurious Viking River Cruise in France.
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| GRANDMA
GATEWOOD’S WALK:
Author Ben Montgomery documents the inspiring story of the woman who saved the
Appalachian Trail.
NAVAJO CAMP: Jigsaw puzzle and interview with Lance Laber about famed Arizona artist Ted DeGrazia and the latest exhibits at DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun.
SAVE THE PARK: American Express and Games for Change partner up and
create a new mobile game that benefits the National Parks Service.
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| PREMIER: Pop singer-songwriter Jonathan Cavier
discusses his full-length debut solo album.
STANDING STRONG: Diane Reeve ‘The New Face of HIV’ tells her inspiring story on an unlikely sisterhood and the court case that made history!
RATATOUILLE! Watch Chef Jeremy Manley ‘San Diego’s Sustainable Chef’
show how to make this tasty summer veggie recipe.
EVENTFUL SAN BENITO: From winery concerts to campfire programs in
Pinnacles National Park, there’s a whole lotta fun happening in San Benito
County, central California.
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| Have a super week!
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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