Appalachian Trail, College Prep, Singer Lexa Raquel, Soups & Stews, Writing Tips & More!

Nov 7, 2012

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Today's issue features a fascinating interview with Don Barger - National Parks Conservation Association, along with Jay Erskine Leutze - author of 'Stand Up That Mountain: The Battle to Save One Small Community in the Wilderness Along the Appalachian Trail.' We also focus on College Preparation, singer Lexa Raquel, Cooking Soups and Stews, Writing Tips, and more!

Happy Hump Day!

Nancy Reid & Lisa Smith
Big Blend's mother-daughter publishing and travel team!

Quote of the Day:

"I learned a woman is never an old woman." Joni Mitchell

On This Date:

November 7: From the publishing of The London Gazette - the oldest surviving journal, to the ship Mary Celeste sailing from New York; plus, the birth dates of, Maria Sklodowska-Curie, Al Hirt, Johnny Rivers, and more - see what happened in history on Nov. 7th!

This Just In:

Stand Up That Mountain: The Battle to Save One Small Community in the Wilderness Along the Appalachian Trail

Ready for College? Bobbi DePorter discusses how parents can prepare their kids for college!

Music: Lexa Raquel - 2012 Hollywood Music in Media nomination for Best Pop Song

Writers Video: Query Letter vs. Book Proposal

Cooking Stews & Soups - Ruth Milstein, author of 'Cooking with Love: Ventures into the New Israeli Cuisine,' shares her tips for cooking stews and soups!

Travel Deal: Julian Lodge B&B Inn - Head up the hills to Julian, San Diego's mountain escape!

Game: Tool Time for DIY'ers Game

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