Episode 382: Two great rewilding stories from the UK, a lovely thought from Helen Keller, the history of the Mai Tai cocktail, the brilliant bass playing of birthday boy Jimmie Blanton, and more…

Good News: More great news about the resurgence of wild beavers in the UK, nearly 400 years after they were hunted to extinction there. Link HERE.

The Good Word: A truly lovely quote from Helen Keller.

Good To Know: A surprising fact about light in the oceans…

Good News: A great financial commitment from the UK government to help plant 1 million trees in the next year, as a part of a plan to add 50 million, Link HERE.

Wonderful World + Bon Appetit: The Royal Hawaiian Hotel in Honolulu is home to the Mai Tai Bar. Learn more about this Tiki classic, HERE.

Sounds Good: October 5th is the anniversary of the birth of the revolutionary jazz bassist, Jimmie Blanton. Listen to a duet of him with Duke Ellington, HERE.

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