BIG WEEKLY BLEND MAGAZINE – VOLUME 1, ISSUE 16, OCTOBER 2023
“The purpose of life is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience.” Eleanor Roosevelt (October 11, 1884 – November 7, 1962)
From freaky fruit and produce trends to desserts and wine pairings, recipes, and “healing spirits,” this issue celebrates the bounty of fall with delicious food and drink features, plus, bucket list travel destinations, music news and interviews, a trip down memory lane, and personal and professional growth advice.
Hear about legendary band Foghat’s 17th studio album “Sonic Mojo,” along with newcomers TrancEnd who have just released their debut album “Lilac,” and The Bergamot’s award-winning documentary “State of The Unity” that followed their 50-state journey across America on a quest for unity. Plus, music industry veteran Steffan Franz shares his backstory of working with bands like Jane’s Addiction and the Beastie Boys to producing concerts in parks all over San Francisco.
Travel takes us on a small ship expedition to remote and icy Greenland, out cruising the beautiful Mediterranean, living history museums in Ironbridge Gorge in England, and to central California to explore Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks and the festive local communities.
In closing, this issue also remembers the late Lieutenant John Mecca who served in Desert Storm, Somalia, and Haiti; shares expert insight on facing the “ghosts of our past;” and reflects on the relationship between trust and change.
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