Veterans Memorials, Turkey Tips, Micro-Farming, Big Blend Radio & More!

Nov 9-12, 2012

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This issue is dedicated to our Veterans, as is our special Champagne Sundays 'Toast to Our Veterans' show on Big Blend Radio featuring a guest line-up that includes veterans and programs for veterans, authors, bands and musicians, artists, filmmakers and directors, patriotic communities, and more. Join us on for the live show on Sunday, Nov. 11th, at 11am PT / 2pm ET, or follow the link to hear the on-demand episode at your convenience.

Have a Great Long Weekend!

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

Quote of the Day:

"Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear, not absence of fear." Mark Twain

On This Date:

November 9-12: From The Great Boston Fire of 1872 to the founding of the US Marine Corps at Tun Tavern, and the observance of Veterans Day; plus, the birth dates of Carl Sagan, Martin Luther, Jonathan Winters, Grace Kelly, and more - see what happened in history on Nov. 9th, Nov. 10th, Nov. 11, Nov. 12th!

This Just In:

Veterans Memorials - The history of memorials honoring soldiers who fought in war.

Remembrance Day - In honor of the bravery and loyalty of those who fought to bring peace and to protect their countries and loved ones.

Micro-Farming: Don Rosenberg explains how Truly Local Food can come from our own backyard!

Video: Patriotic Porterville, CA

Cooking: 10 Turkey Tips for Thanksgiving!

Spotlight: Basket Creations & More - Making Memories, one Gift at a Time!

Crossword: 'Get Your Kicks on Route 66!'

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Nov. 11: A Salute to our Veterans - Join Nancy & Lisa, and cohost David Bowers, for a special Veterans show on Big Blend Radio's Champagne Sundays show! Featured Guests: Donnette Silva Carter & Pete McCracken - Porterville, CA; Leah Launey & Bill Haxton - Three Rivers, CA; singer Kim Cameron; Dave Alspach & John Duffy 'The Flag' film project & Vets on Sets; artist Victoria Chick, author Gary Slaughter, author Stan Crader; and Paul Delacerda - Warrior Spirit Band & Rock 4 Recovery. Show Airs Live at 11am PT / 2pm ET.