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This week’s program is outstanding if I do say so myself. I take you with me to our local Sumday farmers market and talk to some of the colorful and fascinating vendors. Do you know what hara hachi bu is? Listen in and find out…only hint I’ll give you is it’s a Japanese philosophy that we can all benefit from.In the second segment I meet up with Tao de La Rosa who is a member of the native Huichol tribe from the northern part of mainland Mexico…and he was in town teaching the ancient Huichol art of beading. In Building Your Spanish, the lesson is learning how to use the expression, “A machina”. And the question posed to the Girls of Girl Talk is if Hugh Hefner came to dinner, what would they ask him? I close the show with my personal tribute to rocker Joe Cocker…who passed this week from lung cancer. He was one of my favorites and I hope you’ll enjoy hearing bits of his life and music.

This week we bid a fond good-by to our "WineLine radio in France" series. I hope you enjoyed the interviews. You can listen to them in the Archives of www.overseasradio.com and on my website, www.winelineradio.com. Personally, I can't wait to go back and visit our old and new-found friends. This week, I cover some interesting topics on "Timely Wine News." Jean-Philippe Moulin launches his Champagne line on www.nakedwines.com, Crimean winemakers ask Russia for a celebratory banknote... and much more. Our wine of the week is KWV Roodenberg Red Blend and my recipe of the week is for "Mulled Wine." Make some for the holidays. Go to my website: www.winelineradio.com for the complete "WineLine Radio in France" series / Wine of the Week / and a special link to www.nakedwines.com that will save you $100. on your next wine purchase from NakedWines.Happy Holidays from my family to yours!

Wendy opens the show describing the Pueblo Magico of Todos Santos, located 50 miles north of Cabo San Lucas and 50 miles southwest of Baja’s capital, La Paz, on the Sea of Cortez. Todos Santos, a charming historic fishing village, is located right on the Tropic Of Cancer, and has attracted many artists, chefs, and musicians who have made it their home. On this week’s show Wendy’s guest is artist and teacher, Tori Sepulveda, whose works are collected by patrons all over the world. The Artists of Todos Santos regularly hold their “Meet the Artist” series and Wendy recorded Tori’s entertaining and inspiring talk this past week. After that, Wendy reports on new findings about how coffee can protect your eyes and do a great deal for your overall health. In Building Your Spanish Oscar Rosales teaches Wendy how to use the expression,”A gatos”. Then Bryan Jauregui of Todos Santos Eco Adventures tells us all about the kayaking trips they offer. In Our Sexual Health Dr. Ruth talks about whether porn can help or hurt a relationship. Wendy then interviews author and Todos Santos resident Elizabeth Day, whose wonderful book, Living With Gusto, was recently released. This week’s question for the Girls of Girl Talk is “in what ways do they think Mexican men are different”. Wendy closes the show with thoughts about artists and teachers, quoting John Steinbeck and Maya Angelou.

Today Wendy I speaks with a very special lady…Valma Brenton who is a holistic practioner as well as an adventure guide who takes small groups of women to the most exotic locations to sail, surf, fish, paddle…and lots more, while helping them to celebrate and appreciate their personal success and natural well being through awareness and nature. Bryan Jauregui from Todos Santos Eco Adventures is back to tell us about their excursions into our local mountains to meet some mountain potters…and see how they turn the local clay into the most amazing pots and casseroles to cook in….everything tastes better in those clay pots.  Then in the second part of the show, learn with Wendy how to use the Spanish expression, “echar de menos”, and in Our Sexual Health, Dr. Sheldon Marks talks about whether men should use drugs for penis enlargement. And after that Wendy ask the Girls of Girl Talk if they’ve ever had road rage. Wendy closes the show with some thoughts about adding simple Ayurvedic practices into your daily routine.

On this week’s show Wendy is pleased to share Dharma teacher Dr Robert Hall’s next talk on Joy and feeling connected during what he refers to as this contraction period…after a traumatic experience like the hurricane that whipped through Baja Sur two months ago. This talk was recorded 4 weeks after Odile and you’ll find it very inspirational. Wendy also talks to two very special women, Artemisa Castro and Ines Melchor Pentajo who started a community center in Pescadero, dedicated to teaching women how to farm and grow their own food for their families. She also has Bryan Jauregui from Todos Santos Eco Adventures tell us all about their fishing and whale watching expeditions…always a popular thing to do while visiting Southern Baja….and in Building Your Spanish join Wendy while learning how to use the expression “Dar a entender”. And of course the Girls of Girl Talk are on board again…and today Wendy asks them if they’d ever go to a nude beach and get naked. Always hilarious! Wendy closes the show with some thoughts about Joy.

This week Wendy decided to share some of the very inspiring talks by internationally noted Dharma teacher and author Dr. Robert Hall. He titles this first talk Rude Awakening…and it’s a poignant view from his perspective on how we feel after a traumatic experience….such as in this particular case, the aftermath of Hurricane Odile. But no matter what trauma you’ve experienced, you will get a lot out of and be inspired to feel better listening to Robert’s thoughts.  Wendy then shift gears for the rest of the program to learning how to use the Spanish expression, “Estar al tanto” in Building Your Spanish, and we hear about Todos Santos Eco Adventure’s Cliff walks that they offer in the local hills. In Our Sexual Health, Dr. Sheldon Marks gives some guidelines to parents of young boys of how to help them handle images of pornography…and in To Your Health there’s some helpful hints for those of you who have trouble sleeping. In this week’s Girl Talk Wendy asks the ladies about the most trouble they’ve ever gotten into, always hilarious.

Wendy interviews internationally noted photographer and expert on Digital Asset Management, Peter Krogh. They talk about his latest book, “The DAM Book Guide To Organizing Your Photos With Lightroom 5”…which also comes with a DVD. This is a great resource that walks you through storing, and tagging your projects in an easy to understand structure to help you build your photo library.Wendy also spent some time with Jason Vorderstrasse, Chief, of the Political/Economic Section of the US Consulate General Tijuana. He’s had a very interesting life and tells all about what it’s like working in a consular office and the responsibilities of his job. In Building Your Spanish, learn how to use the very commonly used expression,”en serio’, and in To Your Health, take a lesson from Wendy’s Mexican neighbors and learn the benefits of adding beans as a healthy part of your breakfast. The always fun Girls of Girls Talk are asked what their sexiest outfit is.

This week has Wendy interviewing Cathy Ann Hill, better known as the Gardening Guru. It’s all about all the creepy crawling insects that may be bugging you, your pets, and plants. Cathy is an expert on the use of botanical oils as an organic , non toxic way to control and/or get rid of pesky pests…whether they’re mosquitos, ants, spiders or fleas. Great information if you prefer a natural way to keep them at bay. In Escapes. Wendy talks to Bryan and Sergio Jauregui of Todos Santos Eco Adventures, about their wonderful Champagne and Stars evenings, where participants can learn all about the colorful stories behind the constellations while enjoying champagne….or non alcoholic drinks for the kids…who love these nights. This week’s featured Hot Property is a beautiful ocean and mountain view custom home in Todos Santos, and you can contact the owner/builders directly. They’re even open to building a pool to suit you. In Building Your Spanish, Wendy learns how to use the expression, “Darse por vencido”…and in Our Sexual Health Dr. Sheldon Marks discusses the advances in male fertility, a new hot field. And the Girls of Girl Talk are asked if at this time of their lives are they more interested in a relationship or a fling….always revealing and hilarious!

Local actresses Roxanne Rosenblatt and Anita Harris have created a new theater troupe they are calling Las Estrellas de Todos Santos. They tell us all about it and the productions they have planned in February. In Building Your Spanish, learn with Wendy how to use the expression, “de pronto”. And in honor of October having been Breast Cancer Awareness month, Wendy shares 8 common myths held about breast cancer. This week’s Escape is a great one…swimming with whale sharks and sea lions in the Sea of Cortez with Todos Santos Eco Adventures. Do you know the proper way to store water for emergencies? Wendy cites some really valuable tips on how to do it. In this week’s Our Sexual Health, Dr. Ruth Westheimer answers why do we assume as we age that our desire for sex fades? After that, meet Happy Oasis and Johnny Light, a very unique couple who are living what they call the “Godzillionaire Lifestyle”. This week the Girls of Girl Talk chat about what inspires them and “gets them going”.

I interview Tim Doyle, Director of the Chino Program, which pays for local children’s medical expenses. Every December they hold a fund raising road race in TS, known as the Por Que 5K.Tim’s going to tell us more about the event and what the organization does to promote healthy exercise. Then I’m taking you along with me and some friends to Salsa Night at the Gallo Azul Pizza Bar here in TS, always a fun thing to take lessons and then dance! Learn with me how to use the Spanish expression, “ A la Vuelta” in Building Your Spanish. After a short break I’ll be back with Sandra Mayer, an attorney with Prudential Cabo Gold Realty who ‘s going to share all the important things you have to know and look out for in the closing process when you buy a home or property in Baja…lots to be aware of, and she addresses the common mistakes most buyers tend to make. In this week’s Escape, for all you birders out there, Bryan Jauregui of TS Eco Adventures describes their birding expeditions, and we do have our share of beautiful indigenous birds. In Our Sexual Health segment, Dr. Michael Perelman talks about concerns middle aged men have about starting to date again, Hal Butler is in the Poets Corner, and the girls of Girl Talk reveal the 3 top qualities they look for in a man.

Interested in what expat life is like in a Baja fishing village that’s become home to many artists, musicians, writers and chefs? Tune in to Weekend With Wendy every week!  Since Cat 4 Hurricane Odile whipped through Todos Santos last month, I thought it helpful to talk to an insurance agent for some tips about filing homeowners insurance claims after a hurricane. I will then be talking to Jose Antonio Marquez, Director of the Selva Negra Foundation, founded by the very popular Mexican rock group Mana, and through their generosity together with the TS chapter of Wildcoast, we distributed tons of food to families of a particular barrio that was hit hard by Odile. I also have a great interview with Kim Ina, head of Sports for the World’s Children Foundation, based in San Francisco. They provide all sorts of sports equipment for baseball, soccer, basketball, tennis and even boxing equipment to many different countries’ cities and towns where the families can’t afford these things. I grabbed her while she was in TS.  Today’s Escape is all about Todos Santos Eco Adventure’s sea turtle camp, and Debra Dodson of Prudential Cabo Gold Realty tells us about one of her favorite beach front listings in the Blue Sea development in Cabo, a gated community of 9 luxury homes. In Building Your Spanish, learn with me how to use the expression “A mi modo de pensar” and the Girls of Girl Talk dish about the most scared they’ve ever been.

Wendy reports on the progress of recovery from Hurricane Odile and that many of the Todos Santos restaurants and hotels are reopened for business! This week Wendy interviews a dynamic couple who live in Todos Santos, Shawn and Bonnie O’Neill. Shawn is a musician/singer/songwriter with a new album out and Bonnie, a fashion designer of her own label, Baja Peacewear, and recently published a book and released a CD of recorded Peaceful Tales….a wonderful compilation of adult bedtime stories. They really work to help you fall asleep! Debra Dodson of Prudential Cabo Gold Reaolty talks about what to be aware of when buying in an area you’re not familiar with, and discusses the organizations and credentials to look for when choosing a legitimately recognized realtor. In this week’s Our Sexual Health, Dr. Michael Perelman talks about dating again at any age.  Later on in the show Bryan and Sergio Jauregui of Todos Santos Eco Adventures talk about the treks they offer into the local Sierra La Laguna Mountains and Sierra La Laguna Biosphere…..at all levels of ease or difficulty….but always in great comfort.. Learn how to use the Spanish expression,”A lo mejor” in Building Your Spanish, and then Dharma teacher Dr. Robert Hall and Wendy discuss Meditation and Aging. The Girls of Girl Talk expose their tattoos (sorry you can’t see them on radio!). And don’t forget if you miss the show or any of the past ones, they are available to listen to on Stitcher Radio and on iTunes

Today Wendy addresses the recent devastation caused by Hurricane Odile that whipped through Baja Sur.  Later on in the show sharing some of her personal experience of the night it hit as well as short interviews with friends about their ordeals & how they’re doing. On a lighter note, Wendy shares a wonderful interview with a very colorful woman, Dr. Esme Hennessey of South Africa, who was in Todos Santos last May as a keynote speaker for the 1st Annual Hummingbird Festival. Now in her 80's, she's one of the most illustrious internationally noted botanists & illustrators, known as an Angio Sperm Toxologist. Now Dr. Hennessey talks about growing up in South Africa as an independent woman during a very difficult time in that country’s history. Learn how to use “A diario” in Building Your Spanish, & in Buying in Baja, Debra Dodson, owner/broker of Prudential Cabo Gold Realty, tells us how the real estate market has changed from the early days in Cabo San Lucas to now, 20 years after she and her husband settled there. We then switch gears to Escapes with Bryan Jauregui of Todos Santos Eco Adventures & their Voluntourism program. They discuss this new trend in travel & how much it means to the local people to have visitors from all over the world participate in the English language program for kids. The Girls of Girl Talk ponder what animal they might be if they could be any animal at all. And Wendy closes the show with some thoughts about hurricanes.

This week Wendy and Dharma and Meditation teacher Dr. Robert Hall discuss Meditation and the Body. There’s also still time to register for Dr. Hall’s next Vipassana retreat to be held in Todos Santos October 5th-12th. If interested in rates and accommodations, email info@bajaretreats.com, or go to the website www.bajaretreats.com.  In the Escapes segment, Sergio Jauregui of Todos Santos Eco Adventures tells us about the hikes they offer into the local mountains surrounding Todos Santos to view the centuries old rock paintings of the Pericu and Guaycura Indian tribes. These sites are only accessible with an archeologist, so it’s a unique and privilieged experience. If interested, contact them through their website, www.tosea.net. In Building Your Spanish learn the phrase “A Diario”. It’s all about the trendiest new drink, Mezcal in the following segment, the nectar of the gods. Join Wendy and friends as Rachel and Noel Moralys of El Amor de Diablo present them with a Mezcal tasting and share its history and processing. Help them help the Mezcaleros continue to produce their ancestral Mezcals by contacting them at www.crowdfunding.com

This week internationally noted Dharma teacher Dr. Robert Hall discusses meditation and his latest book, Todos Ya, or Everybody Now, available in both English and Spanish. Oscar Rosales shares symptoms of and his personal experience with Dengue and tips to avoid it. Learn how to use the Spanish phrase “a menudo” in Building Your Spanish. In Our Sexual Health, Dr. Ruth talks about keeping the excitement in long term relationships. This week’s Escapes features TS Eco Adventure’s excursions to meet the local Mountain Potters. The Girls of Girl Talk chat about what the title of their biography would be if someone were to write it, & Hot Property features a fabulous ocean/mountain view contemporary home in Todos Santos, offered directly by the owners. Rumi authority and American poet Coleman Barks is in The Poet’s Corner reading an original work.

Wendy’s debut program on Overseas Radio Network has her interview with Los Angeles filmmaker, Jas Shelton, who was visiting Todos Santos, filming a documentary on buying property and building a home there to help people know exactly what is necessary to do. Wendy then takes us to the first Baja Grape Harvest in Los Planes, about an hour’s drive from Todos Santos, to the vineyard owned by northern Baja’s MD Vinos. Great fun picking and stomping on grapes! It was also Mango time in Todos Santos when they fall from the trees all over town, and everyone celebrates at the Mango Festival! Don’t know how to keep half eaten avocados from turning brown? Wendy shares her Baja Tips for saving your leftover avocados.