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Barbara Peters in conversation with Karen Odden

Artful Living will offer the Tabernacle Choir today on a "Music and the Spoken Word" program, "Get Understanding". Hope you can join us!

On Artful Living today, Jane will be highlighting the cultivation of quietness and stillness in our day to day lives. Join us as we share some Ted Talk info on the topic of stillness!

Today is all about the history of American Musical Theatre on Artful Living here on WKXL. Join our host, Jane Cormier as we delve into the history of this historic American artform.

Artful Living brings Susan Riedl back for our listeners for an update on her new business in Concord, "Gnomies". Join our chat and learn about this very special endeavor!

Yettel Zylbernagel joined us to share her stories of personal challenges with postpartum depression and secondary infertility. She wove in the beautiful miracles about her life and spoke about her involvement in the Mikvah in East Flatbush.Help make classes like this happen!https://livingchassidus.org/donate/

Victorian London comes to vivid life in this riveting heist novel about an all-female thieving gang and one young woman's heroic plan to escape a life of crime, from the USA Today bestselling author of Down a Dark River.She's stolen gems, purses, and hearts—but can she steal her life back from the ring of thieves that's claimed it?London, 1879: Twenty-year-old Kit Jimeson has fingers so nimble she can nick a necklace off a lady in a crowded theater without raising alarm. Kit and her dodge partner, Mary, are the highest earners in the notorious all-women thieving ring in South London's Elephant and Castle district.Kit, whose mother had been a thief before her, dreams of a different life, one where she's not constantly on the lookout for constables and plainclothes detectives, and where a mistake or pure bad luck won't land her in the hangman's noose. She has been saving her earnings so her younger sister, a maid for a wealthy Mayfair family, might have a shot at respectability.Kit is very close to leaving the life entirely when the legendary former thief Maggie O'Connell brings her plans to a halt. Beautiful, charismatic Maggie has returned to reclaim leadership of the ring after twenty years in a brutal Australian penal colony. But Maggie desires more than mere wealth or power: She longs for revenge against those who sent her away. Kit, with her quick mind and dangerously clever hands, is Maggie's best weapon. If Kit wants to walk away with her life, she must carry out a heist that will demand every skill she possesses.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/houseofmysteryradio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today Jane chats with WKXL general manager Catherine Martinez about the upcoming 80th anniversary, and all the great things coming up here at the station.

Its all about Mozart today on WKXL Artful Living. We will hear some glorious selections from famous Mozart operas. Join us!

We will enjoy Music and the Spoken Word on Artful Living today. Come and enjoy uplifting music and inspirational song from The Tabernacle Choir! 

On Artful Living, we will listen to a Lux Radio production of "Lost Horizon" by James Hilton. Don't miss this stellar retelling of the 1937 Academy Award winning film!

Veronica Procopio of Living Life Holistically here WKXL drops by to have a lovely chat with Jane about the arts, and holistic living, and how it can positively impact our day to day.

Hearken, travelers, to this gathering of Game Masters, wherein the Lords speak of the folk who breathe life into realms of fantasy and adventure - the Non-Player Characters! From steadfast companions and black-hearted villains to merry fools and curious villagers, we unravel the craft of creating memorable souls to wander thy world. We speak of weaving these characters into grand tales, stirring the hearts of players through cunning plots, tense encounters, and moments of laughter round the table. Come, and learn how a well-spun character may turn a humble campaign into a legend sung through the ages!

Have you ever thought of how you relate to desire?You likely work with it in 1 of 2 ways:You suppress it…Or chase it blindlyEither leads to a mess.In this episode of Engineering Emotions & Energy, Justin breaks down something deeper—The Art of Desire.Recording from Corfu, Greece, after time in Rome, he shares a powerful realization:Desire has been used throughout history to control people, shape behavior, and maintain power…But what if desire isn't the problem?What if it's actually one of your greatest tools—when you learn how to work with it?Key Points & TakeawaysWhy desire itself is not wrong (even the “weird” or uncomfortable ones)The difference between:Weaponized desire (control, suppression, manipulation)Artful desire (creation, connection, expression)How history (Rome, the Vatican, modern systems) has shaped what you think you're “allowed” to wantWhy suppressing desire doesn't eliminate it—it distorts itThe truth: you can want anything… it's how you express it that mattersHow to move from:unconscious reaction → conscious creationThe shift:from “Is this allowed?”to “How can I express this without harm—and maybe even create something beautiful?”The Core InvitationYou don't need to become someone who “wants less.”You become someone who wants better… more consciously… more creatively.

Ted Talk Tuesday on Artful Living. Join us as we higlight talks on motivation, balancing courage and fear, and emotional spending!

Josh Collier of Opera Vermont chats with Artful Living host, Jane Cormier. Join us as we discuss the world of opera here in New England and beyond.

Richard Wagner is the theme of Artful Living today. Join our host, Jane Cormier, as we listen and learn about this famous German compose and his contributions to the world of the musical drama.

When the world feels this heavy, this broken, it can feel almost frivolous to make space for art. And in the classroom with so much content to cover, can we really slow down enough to create and take an artful approach to learning with students? Who has time to write poems or pause over a beautiful image when we're al barely keeping our heads above water? But think about what we're left with if we don't. If we strip away beauty and creativity and connection, all we have left is the grind. The compliance. The systems that are exhausting us in the first place. I recently talked to Rebecca Bellingham and Veronica Scott about this. They're educators, writers, artists, and the co-founders of Artful Belonging Studio. They're also the authors of the new book, "The Artful Approach to Exploring Identity and Fostering Belonging." Listen as we discuss: What does an artful lesson look like when you have content standards to cover and no time? How do you do cultural heritage months in ways that invite all students in instead of making them feel obligated? And where should teachers start if they want to try this work? Rebecca and Veronica brought so much warmth and wisdom to this conversation. Listen in. Or read the transcription here.  

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Spring's Artful Renewal: Jordi's Path from Block to Bloom Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2026-05-01-22-34-01-ca Story Transcript:Ca: El sol de primavera brillava al Park Güell, fent ressaltar els colors vius dels mosaics que decoraven l'espai.En: The spring sun was shining on Park Güell, highlighting the vivid colors of the mosaics that decorated the space.Ca: Era el Dia del Treballador, i la gent gaudia de l'ambient festiu, entre parades d'artesans i la música alegre de grups locals.En: It was Dia del Treballador, and people were enjoying the festive atmosphere, among artisan stalls and the cheerful music of local bands.Ca: Entre la multitud, Jordi deambulava, amb un somriure melancòlic als llavis.En: Among the crowd, Jordi wandered with a melancholic smile on his lips.Ca: Jordi era un jove artista que havia somiat durant anys amb exposar les seves obres, però últimament es trobava atrapats en una rutina d'inspiració esmorteïda.En: Jordi was a young artist who had dreamed for years of exhibiting his works, but lately, he found himself trapped in a routine of dulled inspiration.Ca: Sentia que els seus quadres ja no tenien l'estel·la que desitjava.En: He felt that his paintings no longer had the brilliance he desired.Ca: Aquesta desesperació va créixer quan va veure Laia entre la multitud.En: This despair grew when he saw Laia among the crowd.Ca: Els dos havien compartit aula a l'escola d'art, però els camins havien estat diferents.En: The two had shared a classroom at art school, but their paths had been different.Ca: Laia havia trobat l'èxit, les seves obres eren conegudes i aclamades.En: Laia had found success; her works were known and acclaimed.Ca: Davant aquest pensament, Jordi dubtava.En: Faced with this thought, Jordi hesitated.Ca: Sabia que Laia podia ajudar-lo a trobar una nova direcció, però temia sentir-se petit al seu costat.En: He knew that Laia could help him find a new direction, but he feared feeling small beside her.Ca: Malgrat tot, hi havia alguna cosa en l'energia de la primavera que l'inspirava a enfrontar-se als seus temors.En: Despite everything, there was something in the energy of spring that inspired him to face his fears.Ca: Mentre es passejava pels estands, va veure Laia admirant una escultura feta de ferro reciclat.En: As he strolled by the stands, he saw Laia admiring a sculpture made from recycled iron.Ca: Llavors, s'aturà i respirà profundament, decidint trencar la barrera de la inseguretat.En: Then, he stopped and took a deep breath, deciding to break the barrier of insecurity.Ca: —Laia!En: "Laia!"Ca: —digué mentre s'apropava, fent un esforç per somriure confiat—.En: he said as he approached, making an effort to smile confidently.Ca: Quina alegria trobar-te aquí!En: "What a joy to find you here!"Ca: Laia el mirà amb sorpresa i després li tornà el somriure.En: Laia looked at him with surprise and then returned the smile.Ca: —Jordi!En: "Jordi!Ca: Fa molt de temps.En: It's been a long time.Ca: Com estàs?En: How are you?"Ca: Conversaren durant una estona, compartint records i experiències recents.En: They talked for a while, sharing memories and recent experiences.Ca: Jordi finalment confessà el seu bloqueig creatiu, explicant com se sentia atrapat i sense inspiració.En: Jordi finally confessed his creative block, explaining how he felt trapped and uninspired.Ca: Per un moment, va sentir-se vulnerable, però la reacció de Laia el va sorprendre.En: For a moment, he felt vulnerable, but Laia's reaction surprised him.Ca: —Ho entenc, Jordi —li va dir Laia amb un to amable—.En: "I understand, Jordi," Laia said in a kind tone.Ca: Jo també em sento així de vegades.En: "I sometimes feel that way too.Ca: L'èxit no sempre em porta la satisfacció que pensava que tindria.En: Success doesn't always bring the satisfaction I thought it would."Ca: Jordi no esperava aquella sinceritat.En: Jordi didn't expect that sincerity.Ca: Laia continuà, explicant com havia buscat significat en col·laboracions i noves formes artístiques.En: Laia continued, explaining how she had sought meaning in collaborations and new artistic forms.Ca: Això li havia permès descobrir noves perspectives.En: This had allowed her to discover new perspectives.Ca: La seva conversa va fluir amb facilitat, i per primer cop en molt de temps, Jordi va sentir que la seva passió es revifava.En: Their conversation flowed easily, and for the first time in a long time, Jordi felt his passion rekindled.Ca: Al final del dia, mentre el sol es ponia sobre el parc, Jordi se sentia renovat.En: At the end of the day, as the sun set over the park, Jordi felt renewed.Ca: Laia li va oferir col·laborar en un projecte, i ell, amb una nova determinació, va acceptar.En: Laia offered to collaborate on a project, and he, with a new determination, accepted.Ca: La realitat que l'èxit no era un camí solitari el va omplir d'esperança.En: The realization that success was not a solitary path filled him with hope.Ca: A mesura que s'allunyava del Park Güell, Jordi sabia que la primavera havia portat més que una simple renovació artística.En: As he walked away from Park Güell, Jordi knew that spring had brought more than just an artistic renewal.Ca: Havia trobat una amistat i un camí cap a nous horitzons.En: He had found a friendship and a path toward new horizons.Ca: Era moment d'explorar, aprendre i, sobretot, crear.En: It was time to explore, learn, and most importantly, create. Vocabulary Words:the spring: la primaverato shine: brillarthe mosaic: el mosaicthe artisan: l'artesàthe crowd: la multitudthe inspiration: la inspiracióto wander: deambularthe routine: la rutinato dull: esmorteirthe despair: la desesperacióthe path: el camíthe success: l'èxitto hesitate: dubtarto fear: témerthe energy: l'energiathe sculpture: l'esculturathe iron: el ferroto admire: admirarto break: trencarthe barrier: la barrerathe insecurity: la inseguretatto confess: confessarthe block: el bloqueigvulnerable: vulnerablethe satisfaction: la satisfaccióthe perspective: la perspectivato rekindle: revifarto renew: renovarthe realization: la realitatto explore: explorar

Diane Rider, Founding Board Member of Benjamin Franklin Academy Public Charter School in Loudon, joins Jane Cormier, host of Artful Living today.  Jane and Diane will discuss school choice and the mission of BFA as it serves families and students in the greater Concord area.

On Artful Living today, Jane will highlight the career and life of Duke Ellington. Join us as we discover The Duke's beginnings and how his music shaped the Jazz musical genre!

Fluent Fiction - French: The Artful Mystery: Thief in Montmartre's Morning Light Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2026-04-26-07-38-19-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Les premiers rayons du soleil de printemps illuminaient les rues pavées de Montmartre.En: The first rays of the spring sun illuminated the cobblestone streets of Montmartre.Fr: C'était une matinée idéale pour flâner dans les ruelles, entouré par le parfum des cerisiers en fleurs.En: It was an ideal morning to stroll through the alleyways, surrounded by the scent of blooming cherry trees.Fr: Au cœur de cette atmosphère enchanteresse, Élodie, une conservatrice passionnée, circulait dans sa galerie d'art.En: At the heart of this enchanting atmosphere, Élodie, a passionate curator, moved through her art gallery.Fr: Chaque œuvre exposée était pour elle, comme un morceau de son âme.En: Each piece on display was, to her, like a piece of her soul.Fr: Mais ce matin-là, Élodie se figea en face d'un espace vide sur le mur.En: But that morning, Élodie froze in front of an empty space on the wall.Fr: Un tableau précieux avait disparu.En: A precious painting had disappeared.Fr: Son cœur se serra, l'inquiétude monta en elle.En: Her heart tightened, and worry rose within her.Fr: Elle se doutait que la réputation de sa galerie était en jeu.En: She suspected that the reputation of her gallery was at stake.Fr: Immédiatement, elle fit appel à son instinct pour découvrir le coupable.En: Immediately, she relied on her instinct to uncover the culprit.Fr: Bastien, un artiste local, était souvent dans la galerie.En: Bastien, a local artist, was often in the gallery.Fr: Toujours à la recherche de reconnaissance, il aidait souvent Élodie avec les expositions.En: Always seeking recognition, he frequently helped Élodie with the exhibitions.Fr: Cependant, ce jour-là, il était aussi suspect que tous les autres.En: However, that day, he was as suspect as everyone else.Fr: Peu de temps avant le vol, Chloé, une célèbre collectionneuse d'art, avait visité la galerie.En: Shortly before the theft, Chloé, a famous art collector, had visited the gallery.Fr: Connue pour ses méthodes peu orthodoxes, elle était aussi sur la liste des soupçons d'Élodie.En: Known for her unorthodox methods, she was also on Élodie's list of suspects.Fr: Élodie décida de mener sa propre enquête.En: Élodie decided to conduct her own investigation.Fr: Elle commença par Bastien.En: She started with Bastien.Fr: « As-tu vu quelque chose d'inhabituel hier soir ?En: "Did you see anything unusual last night?"Fr: » demanda-t-elle.En: she asked.Fr: Bastien fronça les sourcils, visiblement impliqué.En: Bastien frowned, visibly concerned.Fr: « Rien de particulier, Élodie.En: "Nothing in particular, Élodie.Fr: Juste Chloé qui semblait très intéressée par ce tableau.En: Just Chloé who seemed very interested in that painting."Fr: » La pièce du puzzle commençait à se former dans l'esprit d'Élodie.En: The puzzle pieces began to form in Élodie's mind.Fr: Mais elle devait être sûre.En: But she needed to be sure.Fr: Elle rendit visite à Chloé, espérant percevoir des indices entre les mots.En: She visited Chloé, hoping to catch clues between the words.Fr: Chloé était calme, trop tranquille peut-être.En: Chloé was calm, too calm perhaps.Fr: « Quel chef-d'œuvre vous avez là !En: "What a masterpiece you have there!"Fr: » dit-elle avec un sourire en coin.En: she said with a sly smile.Fr: Élodie sentit une étrange tension.En: Élodie sensed a strange tension.Fr: Persuadée qu'une confrontation était inévitable, Élodie examina à nouveau la galerie.En: Convinced that a confrontation was inevitable, Élodie examined the gallery once more.Fr: Sous la lumière du matin, quelque chose brilla sur le sol.En: In the morning light, something glimmered on the floor.Fr: Un petit médaillon, appartenant à Chloé, à proximité du support où se tenait autrefois le tableau disparu.En: A small medallion, belonging to Chloé, near the stand where the painting once hung.Fr: C'était le déclic dont elle avait besoin.En: It was the breakthrough she needed.Fr: Élodie se rendit chez Chloé, l'intentant avec assurance.En: Élodie went to Chloé's, confronting her with confidence.Fr: « J'ai trouvé ceci.En: "I found this.Fr: Est-ce à vous ?En: Is it yours?"Fr: » demanda-t-elle en exhibant le médaillon.En: she asked, holding out the medallion.Fr: La surprise s'imprima sur le visage de Chloé, puis elle soupira.En: Surprise registered on Chloé's face, then she sighed.Fr: « Oui, c'est à moi.En: "Yes, it's mine.Fr: Vous m'avez coincée, mais le tableau n'était pas pour moi.En: You caught me, but the painting wasn't for me.Fr: C'était pour priver un concurrent de son achat.En: It was to deprive a competitor of their purchase."Fr: » Avec ces mots, Élodie comprit tout.En: With those words, Élodie understood everything.Fr: Chloé, dans un acte de vengeance, avait volé le tableau.En: Chloé, in an act of revenge, had stolen the painting.Fr: Grâce à l'intuition d'Élodie, le tableau fut retrouvé et la réputation de la galerie préservée.En: Thanks to Élodie's intuition, the painting was recovered, and the gallery's reputation was preserved.Fr: Élodie avait appris à faire confiance à son instinct, rendant sa galerie plus sûre que jamais.En: Élodie had learned to trust her instincts, making her gallery safer than ever.Fr: Montmartre, baigné par le soleil printanier, continuait de vibrer.En: Montmartre, bathed in the spring sunlight, continued to thrive.Fr: Les rues résonnaient des mélodies des musiciens de rue, tandis qu'Élodie, souriante, se préparait pour une nouvelle journée.En: The streets echoed with the melodies of street musicians, while Élodie, smiling, prepared for a new day. Vocabulary Words:the curator: la conservatriceto stroll: flânerthe cherry trees: les cerisiersenchanting: enchanteurthe soul: l'âmeto freeze: se figerthe heart: le cœurto tighten: se serrerthe worry: l'inquiétudethe instinct: l'instinctthe culprit: le coupableto uncover: découvrirthe theft: le volthe art collector: la collectionneuse d'artunorthodox: peu orthodoxeto conduct: menerthe investigation: l'enquêteto frown: froncer les sourcilsvisibly: visiblementto be sure: être sûrcalm: calmethe masterpiece: le chef-d'œuvrethe tension: la tensionthe medallion: le médaillonto glide: glisserto sigh: soupirerthe competitor: le concurrentthe revenge: la vengeanceto preserve: préserverto trust: faire confiance

Join Jane Cormier and Susan Riedl, the owner of a new "gathering" space call Gnomies in Concord. Learn all about this wonderful new business right here on Artful Living!

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On Artful Living today, Jane brings Walt Disney and the development of Disnleyland to our listeners. Come and hear how Disneyland became the talk of the world in 1955 on Artful Living.

Artful Living brings the amazing career of Loius Armstrong to our listeners. Join this program "Ambassador of Jazz" - Louis Daniel Armstrong on WKXL NH Talk Radio.

On Artful Living, our guest today is Jean Ver Hoeven of WCIX. Jean and Jane will talk about WCIX programming as they are the only Catholic radio station in NH! Join us.

Today on Artful Living, we will offer an uplifting presentation, "Springtime in the Rockies". Betty Grable and Dick Powell. A Lux Radio Theatre treat. Don't miss it!

Join us as we have an amazing chat with Jennifer and Kelli from Granite VNA and learn about the many wonderful and helpful services they provide!

On Artful Living today, we present The Tabernacle Choir in their 2025 presentation of Easter called "Greater Love". Come and join us for uplifting and beautiful music this Easter season.

On Artful Living today, we welcome Linden Rayton, owner of Living Water Nature Programs right here in Concord. Linden takes us on a journey of the beauty of birding around our community. Join us!

Fluent Fiction - French: The Artful Awakening: Breaking Barriers at Musée d'Orsay Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2026-03-29-07-38-19-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Les rayons du soleil printanier dansent à travers les grandes fenêtres du Musée d'Orsay.En: The rays of the spring sun dance through the large windows of the Musée d'Orsay.Fr: La lumière baigne l'immense salle dans une ambiance chaleureuse et accueillante.En: The light bathes the immense hall in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.Fr: Élodie se tient confortablement, lançant un regard rêveur sur une des sculptures en préparation pour l'exposition.En: Élodie stands comfortably, casting a dreamy gaze at one of the sculptures being prepared for the exhibition.Fr: Dans quelques jours, le musée accueillera un public curieux et exigeant.En: In a few days, the museum will welcome a curious and demanding audience.Fr: Cette exposition est sa chance de montrer des artistes qui méritent d'être mis en avant, et parmi eux, Lucas.En: This exhibition is her chance to showcase artists who deserve to be highlighted, and among them, Lucas.Fr: Lucas est un jeune artiste au talent brut.En: Lucas is a young artist with raw talent.Fr: Il hésite encore à croire que son travail mérite d'être exposé à côté de celui des maîtres.En: He still hesitates to believe that his work deserves to be displayed alongside that of the masters.Fr: "Et si je n'étais pas à la hauteur ?", se demande-t-il, tout en caressant son dernier tableau de ses doigts tachés de peinture.En: "What if I'm not up to the task?" he wonders, while caressing his latest painting with his paint-stained fingers.Fr: Élodie, de son côté, resserre la mâchoire.En: Élodie, on her side, tightens her jaw.Fr: Elle sent la tension avec Mathieu, le directeur du musée.En: She feels the tension with Mathieu, the museum director.Fr: Mathieu a toujours préféré garder un œil sur ce qui attire les sponsors traditionnels.En: Mathieu has always preferred to keep an eye on what attracts traditional sponsors.Fr: Pour lui, l'art moderne est risqué.En: For him, modern art is risky.Fr: Mais Élodie a une vision.En: But Élodie has a vision.Fr: Elle veut casser les barrières.En: She wants to break barriers.Fr: Rendre l'art accessible.En: Make art accessible.Fr: Décider si elle doit revisiter son thème est une bataille intérieure constante.En: Deciding whether she should revisit her theme is a constant internal battle.Fr: Le climat s'intensifie quand une rumeur circule sur un nouvel intérêt pour l'exposition.En: The atmosphere intensifies when a rumor circulates about new interest in the exhibition.Fr: Lucas se débat avec son insécurité.En: Lucas struggles with his insecurity.Fr: Devrait-il modifier son style pour plaire à un public plus large, ou rester fidèle à son imagination singulière ?En: Should he modify his style to appeal to a broader audience, or remain true to his unique imagination?Fr: Les questions tournent dans sa tête alors qu'il regarde Élodie échanger avec Mathieu dans l'arrière-salle.En: The questions swirl in his head as he watches Élodie converse with Mathieu in the back room.Fr: La veille de l'ouverture, un accident se produit.En: The eve of the opening, an accident occurs.Fr: Un cadre précieux de Lucas glisse au sol, l'angle brisé.En: A precious frame of Lucas's slips to the ground, the corner broken.Fr: La panique s'empare de l'équipe.En: Panic grips the team.Fr: Élodie rassemble les esprits.En: Élodie gathers their wits.Fr: Elle décide de transformer ce désastre en triomphe. Elle propose une disposition innovante, revendiquant le caractère brut de l'art moderne.En: She decides to turn this disaster into a triumph by proposing an innovative layout, claiming the raw nature of modern art.Fr: Lucas, ébranlé mais inspiré, décide de remplacer le cadre endommagé par une installation improvisée.En: Lucas, shaken but inspired, decides to replace the damaged frame with an improvised installation.Fr: Sa confiance renait, nourrie par la détermination d'Élodie.En: His confidence is reborn, fueled by Élodie's determination.Fr: Leur travail acharné est sur le point de s'épanouir.En: Their hard work is about to flourish.Fr: L'ouverture de l'exposition approche.En: The exhibition opening approaches.Fr: Les invités pénètrent le musée en ce matin de printemps, l'air bruisse avec l'effervescence de l'Été à venir.En: Guests enter the museum on this spring morning, the air buzzing with the excitement of the summer to come.Fr: Les réactions sont unanimes.En: The reactions are unanimous.Fr: Le charme et le courage de l'exposition déconcertent, captivent.En: The charm and courage of the exhibition unsettle and captivate.Fr: Les œuvres de Lucas reçoivent des éloges inespérés.En: Lucas's works receive unexpected praise.Fr: On parle déjà d'une nouvelle étoile dans le monde de l'art.En: There's already talk of a new star in the art world.Fr: Élodie se tient au milieu de la foule, le regard empli de fierté.En: Élodie stands in the middle of the crowd, her gaze filled with pride.Fr: Mathieu l'approche, un sourire inattendu aux lèvres.En: Mathieu approaches her, an unexpected smile on his lips.Fr: "Tu avais raison, Élodie. C'est impressionnant", admet-il, troublé par sa propre illumination.En: "You were right, Élodie. It's impressive," he admits, troubled by his own enlightenment.Fr: Les barrières qu'il avait installées, volontairement ou non, s'effondrent doucement.En: The barriers he had set up, voluntarily or not, are gently falling away.Fr: Lucas, plus assuré, accueille les visiteurs avec gratitude.En: Lucas, more assured, welcomes the visitors with gratitude.Fr: Son art, bien à lui, a touché les cœurs.En: His art, his very own, has touched hearts.Fr: Il se tient ancré dans sa vision.En: He remains anchored in his vision.Fr: Cette exposition est une révolution pour lui.En: This exhibition is a revolution for him.Fr: Élodie sait maintenant qu'elle continuera de faire découvrir ces voix atypiques à un public plus vaste.En: Élodie now knows she will continue to introduce these atypical voices to a broader audience.Fr: Lucas se promet de rester fidèle à lui-même.En: Lucas promises to stay true to himself.Fr: Mathieu, lui, est déjà plongé dans les plans de sa prochaine exposition, l'esprit ouvert, prêt à contempler chaque nouveauté avec une curiosité renouvelée.En: Mathieu, meanwhile, is already immersed in plans for his next exhibition, with an open mind ready to contemplate each novelty with renewed curiosity.Fr: La magie de l'art a opéré, transformant ses messagers et leurs récits vibrants.En: The magic of art has worked, transforming its messengers and their vibrant tales. Vocabulary Words:the rays: les rayonsto dance: danserthe hall: la sallewelcoming: accueillanteto cast: lancerthe sculpture: la sculpturethe exhibition: l'expositionthe audience: le publicto showcase: montrerraw: brutto caress: caresserthe painting: le tableauthe tension: la tensionthe sponsor: le sponsorrisky: risquéthe barrier: la barrièrethe rumor: la rumeurthe insecurity: l'insécuritéto modify: modifierthe style: le stylethe eve: la veillethe accident: l'accidentthe frame: le cadreto panic: paniqueto propose: proposerinnovative: innovanteto claim: revendiquerthe guest: l'invitéto captivate: captiverunexpected: inespéré

As wintry showers return, Gardeners' Corner heads to the snow-dusted Sperrins where David Maxwell visits Andrew Shannon, whose country garden has a modern creative twist. Known on social media as The Artful Gardener, Andrew reveals how the plot once tended by his grandparents now inspires his seasonal animations.At Belfast's Botanic Gardens, David meets Colin Agnew as he reflects on 45 years of gardening there ahead of his retirement next week, including the remarkable cactus he grew from seed as a young apprentice which now almost reaches the glasshouse roof.In Limavady, Gordon Toner explains his decades-long passion for alpine plants, a fascination that has earned him nearly 250 gold medals. And in studio, expert Anna Hudson brings seasonal inspiration from Ballywalter Estate and answers listeners' questions on compost and tackling the invasive weed horsetail.Contact the programme: gardenerscorner@bbc.co.uk

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Artful Encounters: Where Paintings Spark Unexpected Connections Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2026-03-28-07-38-18-hu Story Transcript:Hu: Tavaszi délelőtt volt Budapesten.En: It was a spring morning in Budapesten.Hu: A Nap meleg sugarai óvatosan simogatták a város épületeit.En: The warm rays of the Sun gently caressed the city's buildings.Hu: A Budapest Művészeti Múzeum előtti sétányon virágok nyíltak, illatuk kellemesen töltötte be a levegőt.En: Flowers bloomed along the promenade in front of the Budapest Művészeti Múzeum, their scent pleasantly filling the air.Hu: A múzeum grandiózus épülete csendesen őrködött a nyüzsgő város fölött, meghívva az arra járókat.En: The museum's grandiose building silently watched over the bustling city, inviting passersby.Hu: Bálint, aki végzős művészettörténet szakos hallgató, gyakran jött ide.En: Bálint, a final-year art history student, often came here.Hu: Élvezte a festmények tanulmányozását, az alkotók ötleteinek rejtélyes felfedezését.En: He enjoyed studying the paintings and exploring the mysterious ideas of the creators.Hu: Mégis, a legnagyobb kihívást számára az új emberekkel való találkozás jelentette.En: Yet, his greatest challenge was meeting new people.Hu: Réka, Bálint jó barátja, mindig bátorította őt, hogy próbáljon meg barátságokat kötni.En: Réka, Bálint's good friend, always encouraged him to try to make friendships.Hu: Egy ilyen napon, miközben Bálint elmélyülten nézte Csontváry különleges képét, váratlan dolog történt.En: On a day like this, as Bálint was intently observing a painting by Csontváry, something unexpected happened.Hu: Egy fiatal nő, Zsófia, állt meg mellette.En: A young woman, Zsófia, stopped beside him.Hu: Az ő tekintete is ugyanazt a festményt vizsgálta.En: Her gaze also examined the same painting.Hu: Zsófia fiatal művész volt, inspirációt keresett új projektjéhez.En: Zsófia was a young artist seeking inspiration for her new project.Hu: Zavartan próbált beszélgetést kezdeményezni, de a múzeum csendje nehezítette a dolgot.En: Shyly, she tried to start a conversation, but the silence of the museum made it difficult.Hu: Végül Réka szavai visszhangzottak a fejében: "Bálint, ne félj megszólítani valakit.En: Finally, Réka's words echoed in his mind: "Bálint, don't be afraid to speak to someone.Hu: Lehet, hogy meglepő dolgokat fedezel fel.En: You might discover surprising things."Hu: "Bálint mély levegőt vett.En: Bálint took a deep breath.Hu: "Tetszik neked Csontváry munkája?En: "Do you like Csontváry's work?"Hu: " kérdezte óvatosan, kicsit megfeszülve.En: he asked cautiously, slightly tense.Hu: Zsófia elmosolyodott.En: Zsófia smiled.Hu: "Igen, mindig lenyűgöz.En: "Yes, it always fascinates me.Hu: Olyan, mintha egy másik világba nyílna ablakot.En: It's like it opens a window to another world."Hu: "Ettől a mondattól Bálint feszültsége oldódott.En: With that sentence, Bálint's tension eased.Hu: Elkezdtek beszélgetni a festmény részleteiről, a színekről és a kompozícióról.En: They began discussing the details of the painting, the colors, and the composition.Hu: Ahogy a szavak folytak, kiderült, hogy ugyanaz az egye artistájuk is közös kedvencük.En: As the words flowed, it turned out that they shared the same favorite artist.Hu: A festmények körül örvénylő diskurzus végül egészen más vizekre evezett: az életükről, az ambícióikról, és arról, hogy mit keresnek a világban.En: The swirling discourse around the paintings eventually ventured into different territories: about their lives, ambitions, and what they seek in the world.Hu: Az idő észrevétlenül szállt.En: Time passed unnoticed.Hu: A találkozás nem várt fordulatot adott a napjukhoz.En: The encounter added an unexpected twist to their day.Hu: Ahogy kiléptek a múzeum kapuján, Bálint meghívta Zsófiát egy közelgő kiállításmegnyitóra a hétvégén.En: As they stepped out of the museum's gates, Bálint invited Zsófia to an upcoming exhibition opening that weekend.Hu: Mindketten izgatottan vártak a közösen eltöltendő időre.En: Both eagerly anticipated the time they would spend together.Hu: Bálint rájött, hogy nem minden találkozás okoz szorongást.En: Bálint realized that not every encounter causes anxiety.Hu: Néha, még a csendes terek is hozhatnak új barátságokat, esetleg valamit még különlegesebbet.En: Sometimes, even quiet spaces can bring new friendships, or perhaps something even more special.Hu: Azon a napon Bálint nemcsak inspirációt, hanem bátorságot is nyert, hogy kilépjen a komfortzónájából.En: On that day, Bálint gained not only inspiration but also the courage to step out of his comfort zone.Hu: Az egyetlen festménynél való megállásból új kapcsolat sarjadt.En: From a simple stop by a painting, a new relationship blossomed. Vocabulary Words:caressed: simogattákbloomed: nyíltakpromenade: sétányongrandiose: grandiózusbustling: nyüzsgőpassersby: arra járókatfinal-year: végzősmysterious: rejtélyeschallenge: kihívástambitions: ambícióikrólunexpected: váratlangaze: tekinteteexamined: vizsgáltashyly: zavartansilence: csendjecautiously: óvatosantension: feszültségecomposition: kompozícióróldiscourse: diskurzusventured: evezettterritories: vizekreanticipated: izgatottananxiety: szorongástspaces: terekcomfort zone: komfortzónájábólrelationship: kapcsolatblossomed: sarjadt

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Artful Encounters: A Spring Awakening at Glyptoteket Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2026-03-28-07-38-19-da Story Transcript:Da: Freja kunne mærke sommerfuglene danse i sin mave, da hun stod foran den kæmpe skulptur i Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek.En: Freja could feel the butterflies dancing in her stomach as she stood in front of the massive sculpture at Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek.Da: Det var forår, og solen sendte gyldne stråler ned gennem de store glasdomer, der badede kunstmuseet i et blødt lys.En: It was spring, and the sun sent golden rays down through the large glass domes that bathed the art museum in a soft light.Da: Freja plejede at finde ro her, blandt de gamle statuer og moderne malerier.En: Freja usually found peace here, among the ancient statues and modern paintings.Da: Hun var dybt fascineret af en marmorstatue af en græsk gudinde.En: She was deeply fascinated by a marble statue of a Greek goddess.Da: Hendes yndlings.En: Her favorite.Da: Skulpturens yndefulde former inspirerede hende altid til hendes egne kunstprojekter.En: The statue's graceful forms always inspired her own art projects.Da: Hun håbede en dag på at se noget af sit eget arbejde blive udstillet her.En: She hoped one day to see some of her own work displayed here.Da: Pludselig bemærkede hun en mand, der stirrede intenst på statuen.En: Suddenly, she noticed a man staring intently at the statue.Da: Han virkede fascineret, men også lidt fortabt.En: He seemed fascinated, but also a bit lost.Da: Freja genkendte det blik.En: Freja recognized that look.Da: Hun ville kende det blik blandt tusinde.En: She would recognize it among a thousand.Da: Manden lignede en, der forsøgte at finde noget vigtigt i kunsten.En: The man looked like someone trying to find something important in the art.Da: Freja tog en dyb indånding og besluttede sig for at sige noget.En: Freja took a deep breath and decided to say something.Da: Hun vidste af erfaring, at det kunne være en positiv oplevelse at møde nye mennesker.En: She knew from experience that it could be a positive experience to meet new people.Da: "Det er en imponerende statue, ikke?"En: "It's an impressive statue, isn't it?"Da: spurgte Freja forsigtigt.En: Freja asked cautiously.Da: Manden vendte sig mod hende og smilede usikkert.En: The man turned to her and smiled uncertainly.Da: "Ja, det er mit første besøg her.En: "Yes, it's my first visit here.Da: Jeg er Mikkel," svarede han.En: I'm Mikkel," he replied.Da: Sammen begyndte de at snakke om skulpturen og om deres forhold til kunst.En: Together they began to talk about the sculpture and their relationship with art.Da: Freja opdagede hurtigt, at Mikkel var på en slags kulturel udfordring og besøgte steder, han aldrig havde været før.En: Freja quickly discovered that Mikkel was on a sort of cultural challenge, visiting places he had never been before.Da: Selvom han arbejdede i marketing, delte han en interesse for kreative udsagn.En: Even though he worked in marketing, he shared an interest in creative expressions.Da: Freja blev straks fanget af deres samtale.En: Freja was immediately captivated by their conversation.Da: Efter så mange skuffelser med mennesker, der kun lånte øre, virkede denne mand ægte nysgerrig og forstående.En: After so many disappointments with people who only pretended to listen, this man seemed genuinely curious and understanding.Da: De talte om hans forundring over stedet og hendes drømme om at lave kunst.En: They talked about his wonder at the place and her dreams of making art.Da: En varm forbindelse blev skabt mellem dem, en fælles forståelse, der voksede med hvert ord.En: A warm connection was created between them, a mutual understanding that grew with every word.Da: Kasper, Frejas ven og medstuderende, havde ofte advaret hende mod at lade sig rive med af romantiske drømme.En: Kasper, Freja's friend and fellow student, had often warned her against getting carried away by romantic dreams.Da: Men Freja følte, at Mikkel var anderledes.En: But Freja felt that Mikkel was different.Da: Oplevelsen i Glyptoteket gav hende modet til at tro på noget nyt.En: The experience at the Glyptoteket gave her the courage to believe in something new.Da: Solen stod lavt, da de besluttede at udveksle kontaktoplysninger.En: The sun was low when they decided to exchange contact information.Da: Mikkel foreslog, at de kunne mødes til påsken, måske på en lille café i nærheden.En: Mikkel suggested they could meet over Easter, maybe at a small café nearby.Da: Freja nikkede begejstret.En: Freja nodded enthusiastically.Da: Hun var klar til et nyt eventyr med en person, der syntes at forstå hende.En: She was ready for a new adventure with someone who seemed to understand her.Da: Da Freja forlod museet den dag, kunne hun mærke en ændring indeni.En: When Freja left the museum that day, she could feel a change inside.Da: Hun var ikke længere bange for at engagere sig med andre, og Mikkel havde åbnet hendes verden til noget andet.En: She was no longer afraid to engage with others, and Mikkel had opened her world to something different.Da: Samtidig havde han fundet noget værdifuldt i kunsten, han tidligere ikke havde kendt.En: At the same time, he had found something valuable in the art he hadn't known before.Da: Det var en begyndelse.En: It was a beginning.Da: Et nyt kapitel.En: A new chapter.Da: En chance for forår og fornyelse i deres liv.En: A chance for spring and renewal in their lives. Vocabulary Words:butterflies: sommerfuglenemassive: kæmpesculpture: skulpturbathed: badedefascinated: fascineretmarble: marmorgraceful: yndefuldeintently: intenstcautiously: forsigtigtuncertainly: usikkertmarketing: marketingcaptivated: fangetgenuinely: ægtemutual: fællesconnection: forbindelseexchanges: udveksleenthusiastically: begejstretengage: engagererenewal: fornyelseancient: gamlestatues: statuermodern: moderneinspired: inspireredeexperience: oplevelseunderstanding: forståelsefellow student: medstuderenderomantic: romantiskeadventure: eventyrcafé: cafévaluable: værdifuldt

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Artful Connections: Unveiling Joy Through Friendship and Gifts Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2026-03-28-22-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: Il sole di primavera filtrava attraverso le grandi finestre del museo d'arte, illuminando le sculture bianche e i quadri colorati.En: The spring sun filtered through the large windows of the museo d'arte, illuminating the white sculptures and colorful paintings.It: Il museo era elegante e silenzioso, un luogo perfetto per riflettere e lasciarsi ispirare.En: The museum was elegant and silent, a perfect place to reflect and let oneself be inspired.It: Luca camminava lentamente accanto ad Alessia e Marco, osservando attentamente le opere esposte.En: Luca walked slowly next to Alessia and Marco, observing the displayed works carefully.It: Alessia era entusiasta, i suoi occhi brillanti di fronte a ogni nuova scoperta artistica.En: Alessia was enthusiastic, her eyes bright in front of every new artistic discovery.It: «Guarda questo quadro, Luca!En: "Look at this painting, Luca!"It: » esclamò, indicando un'opera di un famoso artista.En: she exclaimed, pointing to a work by a famous artist.It: Il suo entusiasmo era contagioso, e Luca desiderava catturare questa gioia in un regalo speciale.En: Her enthusiasm was contagious, and Luca wanted to capture this joy in a special gift.It: Dopo il tour, i tre amici raggiunsero il negozio del museo.En: After the tour, the three friends reached the museum store.It: Qui, le pareti erano ricoperte di libri affascinanti e oggetti unici.En: Here, the walls were covered with fascinating books and unique objects.It: Luca sentì un nodo allo stomaco.En: Luca felt a knot in his stomach.It: La scelta del regalo perfetto lo faceva sentire sotto pressione.En: The choice of the perfect gift made him feel under pressure.It: C'erano così tante opzioni!En: There were so many options!It: Alessia aveva parlato di un artista specifico che le era piaciuto molto.En: Alessia had talked about a specific artist she liked a lot.It: Luca voleva qualcosa che riflettesse questa passione.En: Luca wanted something that reflected this passion.It: Aveva bisogno di aiuto, ma non voleva deludere Alessia.En: He needed help but didn't want to disappoint Alessia.It: Marco, pratico come sempre, notò la sua indecisione.En: Marco, practical as always, noticed his indecision.It: «Luca, hai bisogno di una mano?En: "Luca, do you need a hand?"It: » chiese con un sorriso incoraggiante.En: he asked with an encouraging smile.It: Luca annuì, grato per l'intervento dell'amico.En: Luca nodded, grateful for his friend's intervention.It: Insieme, iniziarono a esplorare il negozio.En: Together, they began to explore the store.It: Marco suggerì alcuni libri illustrati.En: Marco suggested some illustrated books.It: «Guarda questo», disse a Luca, «è del suo artista preferito.En: "Look at this," he said to Luca, "it's by her favorite artist."It: » Luca esaminò il volume, ricco di immagini e spiegazioni.En: Luca examined the volume, rich with images and explanations.It: Sembrava perfetto, ma qualcosa lo bloccava ancora.En: It seemed perfect, but something still held him back.It: Pensando al giorno trascorso nel museo e al sorriso di Alessia, Luca ascoltò il suo cuore.En: Thinking about the day spent in the museum and Alessia's smile, Luca listened to his heart.It: Prese il libro e decise di fidarsi del suo istinto.En: He took the book and decided to trust his instinct.It: Quando uscirono dal negozio, Luca porse il regalo ad Alessia.En: As they left the store, Luca handed the gift to Alessia.It: Lei lo aprì con curiosità, sfogliando le pagine con meraviglia.En: She opened it with curiosity, flipping through the pages with wonder.It: «È bellissimo, Luca!En: "It's beautiful, Luca!It: È proprio perfetto», disse, abbracciandolo.En: It's just perfect," she said, hugging him.It: Luca sorrise, sollevato e sicuro di aver scelto il regalo giusto.En: Luca smiled, relieved and sure he had chosen the right gift.It: In quel momento, comprese che era capace di capire e apprezzare ciò che contava davvero per le persone a cui voleva bene.En: In that moment, he understood that he was capable of understanding and appreciating what truly mattered to the people he cared about.It: Il sole continuava a brillare, promettendo altre avventure e scoperte insieme agli amici.En: The sun continued to shine, promising more adventures and discoveries with friends. Vocabulary Words:the spring: la primaverato filter: filtrarethe window: la finestrato illuminate: illuminarethe sculpture: la sculturathe painting: il quadroelegant: elegantesilent: silenziosoto reflect: riflettereto let oneself be inspired: lasciarsi ispirareenthusiastic: entusiastato discover: scoprireto exclaim: esclamarethe artist: l'artistacontagious: contagiosoto capture: catturarethe gift: il regalothe store: il negoziofascinating: affascinantethe object: l'oggettothe knot: il nodothe pressure: la pressionethe option: l'opzionespecific: specificoto reflect: rifletterethe passion: la passioneto disappoint: deluderepractical: praticoindecision: indecisioneencouraging: incoraggiante

On Artful Living, we welcome Father Ray from Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Concord. Join us as we discuss Lent and Eastertide and happenings at IHM Church.

Today is Spring in Music on Artful Living as we enjoy beautiful classical music selections. Hope you will be with us to celebrate emerging Spring.

Come and enjoy some traditional Irish music and learn a little bit about St. Patrick himself! Happy St. Patty's Day from Artful Living at WKXL!

Fluent Fiction - French: Secrets of the Louvre: Élodie's Artful Adventure Unveiled Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2026-03-16-07-38-19-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Élodie déambulait dans les galeries majestueuses du Louvre, le cœur palpitant.En: Élodie was strolling through the majestic galleries of the Louvre, her heart pounding.Fr: C'était le printemps, et le musée bourdonnait de visiteurs, leurs murmures et pas résonnant sous les hauts plafonds.En: It was spring, and the museum buzzed with visitors, their whispers and footsteps echoing under the high ceilings.Fr: Elle était chargée de préparer une nouvelle exposition, fouillant chaque recoin pour des œuvres à mettre en avant.En: She was tasked with preparing a new exhibition, searching every corner for works to feature.Fr: Un jour, en feuilletant un livre d'art rare dans le département des archives, elle trouva une lettre mystérieuse.En: One day, while leafing through a rare art book in the archives department, she found a mysterious letter.Fr: Elle n'était ni signée, ni datée.En: It was neither signed nor dated.Fr: Élodie, toujours curieuse, décida de la lire.En: Élodie, always curious, decided to read it.Fr: Les mots semblaient cryptiques, parlant d'un trésor caché et d'un artiste oublié.En: The words seemed cryptic, speaking of a hidden treasure and a forgotten artist.Fr: Lucas, son compagnon, pensa que tout cela était une perte de temps.En: Lucas, her companion, thought it was all a waste of time.Fr: "Tu te laisses déborder par ton imagination, Élodie," disait-il souvent, dubitatif.En: "You're letting your imagination run wild, Élodie," he often said, skeptical.Fr: Mais Élodie sentait qu'elle était sur la piste de quelque chose d'important.En: But Élodie felt that she was on the trail of something important.Fr: Elle voulait absolument découvrir qui avait écrit cette lettre et pour quelle raison.En: She absolutely wanted to discover who had written this letter and for what reason.Fr: Consciente de la complexité du texte, elle demanda à Marcel, un collègue connu pour son talent avec les énigmes, de l'aider.En: Aware of the complexity of the text, she asked Marcel, a colleague known for his talent with riddles, to help her.Fr: "Marcel," lui dit-elle, "j'ai besoin de toi.En: "Marcel," she said to him, "I need you.Fr: Cette lettre cache sûrement un secret."En: This letter surely hides a secret."Fr: Marcel, toujours prêt pour un défi, accepta avec enthousiasme.En: Marcel, always ready for a challenge, accepted with enthusiasm.Fr: Ils passèrent des jours à fouiller les archives du musée, cherchant des indices pouvant les aider à résoudre le mystère.En: They spent days scouring the museum archives, searching for clues that could help them solve the mystery.Fr: Un soir, en étudiant une vieille peinture poussiéreuse, ils remarquèrent un détail insolite.En: One evening, while studying an old, dusty painting, they noticed an unusual detail.Fr: Sous la lumière, un message apparaissait, peint avec une finesse incroyable.En: Under the light, a message appeared, painted with incredible finesse.Fr: C'était un indice.En: It was a clue.Fr: Il conduisait directement à l'anonymat d'un artiste oublié.En: It led directly to the anonymity of a forgotten artist.Fr: Un maître dont les œuvres avaient été attribuées à tort à d'autres grands noms.En: A master whose works had been mistakenly attributed to other great names.Fr: Grâce à leur persévérance, Élodie et Marcel révélèrent une vérité cachée depuis longtemps.En: Thanks to their perseverance, Élodie and Marcel revealed a long-hidden truth.Fr: Élodie se sentait pleine de fierté, non seulement pour avoir réussi cette enquête, mais aussi pour avoir eu le courage de suivre son instinct malgré les doutes de Lucas.En: Élodie felt full of pride, not only for having solved this investigation, but also for having had the courage to follow her instinct despite Lucas's doubts.Fr: Élodie réalisa alors l'importance d'un équilibre entre sa vie professionnelle et personnelle.En: Élodie then realized the importance of balance between her professional and personal life.Fr: Elle remercia Marcel pour son aide précieuse.En: She thanked Marcel for his valuable help.Fr: Lucas, bien que sceptique au début, reconnut la passion d'Élodie et l'appuya dans ses choix futurs.En: Lucas, although skeptical at first, recognized Élodie's passion and supported her in her future choices.Fr: Ainsi, Élodie découvrit non seulement l'identité d'un artiste méconnu, mais elle apprit aussi une leçon précieuse sur l'équilibre et l'ouverture d'esprit.En: Thus, Élodie not only discovered the identity of an unknown artist, but she also learned a valuable lesson about balance and open-mindedness.Fr: Le Louvre avait dévoilé un de ses secrets, et Élodie, une partie d'elle-même.En: The Louvre had revealed one of its secrets, and Élodie, a part of herself. Vocabulary Words:the galleries: les galeriesmajestic: majestueusesto stroll: déambulerto pound: palpiterto buzz: bourdonnerthe ceilings: les plafondsto leaf through: feuilleterthe archives: les archivesmysterious: mystérieuseto hide: cacheranonymity: l'anonymatforgotten: oubliéthe perseverance: la persévérancethe detail: le détailthe clue: l'indicethe instinct: l'instinctthe truth: la véritéto scavenge: fouillerthe whisper: le murmureto resonate: résonnerthe challenge: le défito solve: résoudreto attribute: attribuerto support: appuyerfinesse: la finesseto follow: suivrethe painting: la peintureincredible: incroyableto echo: résonnerthe instinct: l'instinct

Fluent Fiction - French: Raindrops and Dreams: Artful Serendipity in Montmartre Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2026-02-22-08-38-20-fr Story Transcript:Fr: L'air de l'hiver à Montmartre était frais, et le ciel s'assombrissait sous un voile de nuages gris.En: The winter air in Montmartre was crisp, and the sky darkened under a veil of gray clouds.Fr: Émilie, une jeune peintre pleine d'énergie, marchait sur les pavés de la rue Norvins, son sac de toiles sur l'épaule, lorsque les premières gouttes de pluie commencèrent à tomber.En: Émilie, a young painter full of energy, was walking on the cobblestones of rue Norvins, her bag of canvases on her shoulder, when the first raindrops began to fall.Fr: Rapidement, elle chercha refuge dans un café cosy qui offrait une vue sur la célèbre basilique du Sacré-Cœur.En: Quickly, she sought refuge in a cozy café that offered a view of the famous basilica of Sacré-Cœur.Fr: À l'intérieur, l'ambiance était chaleureuse.En: Inside, the atmosphere was warm.Fr: Des petites tables en bois, quelques affiches d'art sur les murs, et une douce musique de piano en fond sonore rendaient le lieu accueillant.En: Small wooden tables, a few art posters on the walls, and soft piano music playing in the background made the place welcoming.Fr: Émilie se dirigea vers un coin près de la fenêtre.En: Émilie headed towards a corner by the window.Fr: Elle remarqua un jeune homme assis seul avec un carnet de croquis devant lui.En: She noticed a young man sitting alone with a sketchbook in front of him.Fr: Il était Laurent, mais elle ne le savait pas encore.En: He was Laurent, though she didn't know it yet.Fr: Laurent, habitant de Paris, était perdu dans ses pensées, un crayon à la main.En: Laurent, a resident of Paris, was lost in his thoughts, a pencil in hand.Fr: Le bruit de la porte et la vision d'Émilie l'interrompirent.En: The sound of the door and the sight of Émilie interrupted him.Fr: Il regarda autour et croisa son regard.En: He looked around and met her gaze.Fr: Ils échangèrent un sourire timide.En: They exchanged a shy smile.Fr: Émilie s'assit et sortit un carnet de dessins de son sac.En: Émilie sat down and took a sketchbook out of her bag.Fr: Elle commença à esquisser la scène devant elle : les gouttes de pluie dessinant des motifs sur la vitre, les passants se pressant sous leurs parapluies.En: She began to sketch the scene in front of her: raindrops drawing patterns on the window, passersby hurrying under their umbrellas.Fr: Laurent, curieux, leva les yeux de son propre carnet et observa Émilie dessiner avec attention.En: Laurent, curious, looked up from his own sketchbook and observed Émilie drawing attentively.Fr: La pluie s'intensifia, et le café se remplit.En: The rain intensified, and the café filled up.Fr: Les tables se rapprochaient, les conversations devenant un doux murmure de fond.En: The tables moved closer together, the conversations becoming a soft murmur in the background.Fr: Émilie et Laurent, maintenant voisins par la force des choses, commencèrent à parler.En: Émilie and Laurent, now neighbors by chance, began to talk.Fr: « Tu es artiste ?En: "Are you an artist?"Fr: » demanda Laurent, la voix teintée de curiosité.En: Laurent asked, his voice tinged with curiosity.Fr: « Oui, je suis peintre.En: "Yes, I am a painter.Fr: Je suis ici pour essayer de faire connaître mon travail.En: I'm here trying to get my work known.Fr: Et toi ?En: And you?"Fr: » Il hésita un instant.En: He hesitated for a moment.Fr: « Je suis dessinateur.En: "I'm a draftsman.Fr: Mais je n'ai jamais montré mes esquisses à qui que ce soit.En: But I've never shown my sketches to anyone."Fr: » Émilie comprenait la peur que Laurent éprouvait, car elle l'avait elle-même ressentie.En: Émilie understood the fear Laurent felt, as she had experienced it herself.Fr: Elle lui parla alors de l'exposition qui allait bientôt avoir lieu dans un petit espace culturel de Montmartre.En: She then told him about the exhibition that would soon take place in a small cultural space in Montmartre.Fr: Elle prévoyait d'y soumettre quelques-unes de ses meilleures œuvres.En: She planned to submit some of her best works there.Fr: « Pourquoi ne pas y participer aussi ?En: "Why not participate too?"Fr: » suggéra-t-elle.En: she suggested.Fr: Laurent sembla hésitant, mais l'idée s'enracina doucement en lui.En: Laurent seemed hesitant, but the idea slowly took root in him.Fr: Ils discutèrent longtemps, partagèrent leurs histoires, leurs craintes et leurs rêves sous la pluie battante.En: They talked for a long time, sharing their stories, fears, and dreams under the pouring rain.Fr: Le jour de l'exposition arriva enfin.En: The day of the exhibition finally arrived.Fr: Les murs étaient tapissés de couleurs et de formes, chaque tableau une fenêtre sur l'âme de son créateur.En: The walls were lined with colors and shapes, each painting a window into the creator's soul.Fr: Émilie se tenait là, nerveuse mais fière.En: Émilie stood there, nervous but proud.Fr: Elle chercha du regard les esquisses de Laurent, espérant qu'il avait osé franchir le pas.En: She searched for Laurent's sketches, hoping he had dared to take the step.Fr: Les dessins de Laurent, pleins de vie et d'émotion, captivaient les visiteurs.En: Laurent's drawings, full of life and emotion, captivated the visitors.Fr: Émilie, émue, s'approcha de lui quand il arriva.En: Émilie, moved, approached him when he arrived.Fr: « Tes dessins sont magnifiques, » dit-elle avec chaleur.En: "Your drawings are beautiful," she said warmly.Fr: Laurent sourit, son cœur léger.En: Laurent smiled, his heart light.Fr: « Tes peintures aussi.En: "So are your paintings.Fr: Je suis heureux d'être venu.En: I'm glad I came."Fr: » L'exposition fut un succès.En: The exhibition was a success.Fr: Ils reçurent des éloges et des conseils précieux.En: They received praise and valuable advice.Fr: Pour Émilie, ce fut la validation de ses efforts.En: For Émilie, it was the validation of her efforts.Fr: Pour Laurent, c'était la preuve qu'il avait une place parmi les artistes.En: For Laurent, it was the proof that he had a place among artists.Fr: Leurs carrières prirent un nouvel essor, tout comme leur amitié qui se renforça au gré de leurs conversations et de leurs balades dans Paris.En: Their careers took a new turn, as did their friendship, which strengthened through their conversations and walks in Paris.Fr: Ils avaient surmonté leurs peurs, ensemble, et regardaient l'avenir avec confiance.En: They had overcome their fears together and looked to the future with confidence.Fr: La pluie avait cessé, et au-dessus de Montmartre, les étoiles brillaient, témoins silencieux d'un nouvel espoir.En: The rain had stopped, and above Montmartre, the stars shone, silent witnesses to a new hope. Vocabulary Words:the winter: l'hivercrisp: fraisthe cobblestones: les pavésthe raindrops: les gouttes de pluieto seek refuge: chercher refugethe atmosphere: l'ambiancecozy: cosythe posters: les affichesa corner: un cointhe thoughts: les penséesto exchange: échangerthe pattern: les motifsthe passersby: les passantsto intensify: s'intensifierto submit: soumettrethe draftsman: le dessinateurto captivate: captiverthe exhibition: l'expositionto take root: s'enracinerproud: fierthe window: la vitreto observe: observerthe sketchbook: le carnet de croquisthe murmur: le murmurethe praise: les élogesthe advice: les conseilsthe guest: le visiteurthe draft: l'esquissevaluable: précieuxto strengthen: se renforcer

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Finding Sanctuary: Harto's Artful Revival Amid Kyoto's Bamboo Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-02-18-23-34-03-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 京都の冬の朝、嵐山の竹林はしんと静まり返っていた。En: On a winter morning in Kyoto, the bamboo grove of Arashiyama was enveloped in silence.Ja: 緑の竹が空に向かって真っ直ぐに伸び、その間を透けるような日の光が優しく地面を照らしていた。En: The green bamboo stretched straight up toward the sky, with gentle sunlight filtering through, softly illuminating the ground.Ja: 遅れて訪れる観光客の足音が時折響く中、一人の青年が歩いていた。En: Amidst the occasional echo of footsteps from late-arriving tourists, a young man walked alone.Ja: 彼の名前はハルトだった。En: His name was Harto.Ja: ハルトは絵を描くことが好きな芸術家だった。En: Harto was an artist who loved to paint.Ja: しかし、最近は描くことに迷いが生じていた。En: However, lately, he had been experiencing doubt in his ability to create.Ja: 友達から「また京都に行ってみたら？」と言われ、En: A friend suggested, "Why don't you visit Kyoto again?"Ja: 彼はインスピレーションを求めてこの地に戻ってきたのだ。En: So, he returned to this place, seeking inspiration.Ja: 竹林の中で進む彼は、過去のことを考えていた。En: As he walked through the bamboo grove, he pondered past events.Ja: 突然、懐かしい声が耳に入った。En: Suddenly, a familiar voice reached his ears.Ja: 「ハルト、久しぶり！」En: "It's been a while, Harto!"Ja: 声の主はサクラだった。En: The voice belonged to Sakura.Ja: サクラはハルトの昔の友達で、今は京都でガイドをしていた。En: Sakura was an old friend of Harto, and she was now working as a guide in Kyoto.Ja: いつもと変わらず優しさが溢れる笑顔を見せてくれた。En: She greeted him with the same kind smile as always.Ja: しかし、ハルトには彼女の笑顔の裏に何かが隠されているように見えた。En: However, to Harto, it seemed as though something was hidden behind her smile.Ja: 「本当に久しぶりだね。」ハルトは少し照れながら返事をした。En: "It really has been a long time," Harto replied, a bit shyly.Ja: その後、彼らは一緒に竹林を歩きながら話した。En: After that, they talked while walking through the bamboo grove together.Ja: 途中、写真に熱心なダイキが合流した。En: On the way, they were joined by Daiki, who was keen on taking photographs.Ja: ダイキはカメラを持ち、竹の間からこぼれる光を撮影していた。En: Daiki held a camera, capturing the light spilling through the bamboo.Ja: 彼は初対面のハルトにも挨拶し、写真の魅力を熱く語り始めた。En: He greeted Harto, whom he was meeting for the first time, and enthusiastically began discussing the allure of photography.Ja: 「今日は節分だね」とサクラが話題を変えた。En: "It's Setsubun today," Sakura changed the topic.Ja: 「みんなで豆まきに行こうよ。」En: "Let's go bean-throwing together."Ja: その提案に、ハルトもダイキも賛成した。En: Harto and Daiki both agreed to her suggestion.Ja: 節分の行事が始まり、賑やかな祭りの中で三人は笑顔で豆をまいた。En: The Setsubun event began, and amidst the lively festival, the three of them cheerfully threw beans.Ja: 悪いものを追い払うため「鬼は外！福は内！」と声を掛け合った。その時、ハルトはふと心が軽くなるのを感じた。En: Chanting "Oni wa soto! Fuku wa uchi!" to ward off evil spirits, Harto suddenly felt a weight lift off his heart.Ja: そして、勇気を出して自分の悩みを打ち明けた。En: With newfound courage, he confessed his struggle.Ja: 「最近、絵を描くのが怖いんだ」と、ハルトは声を震わせて言った。En: "Recently, I've been afraid of painting," Harto said, his voice trembling.Ja: 「期待に応えるのも難しい。どうしていいかわからないんだ。」En: "It's hard to live up to expectations. I don't know what to do."Ja: 予想に反して、サクラとダイキは優しく彼を励ました。En: Contrary to his expectations, Sakura and Daiki kindly encouraged him.Ja: サクラは自分もガイドとしての日々が時に重くなることを告白し、En: Sakura admitted that her days as a guide could sometimes be overwhelming,Ja: ダイキは写真だけでなく人との交流が自分の喜びだと語った。En: and Daiki spoke about how interactions with people, not just photography, brought him joy.Ja: 「そのままのハルトでいいんだよ。」サクラの言葉は暖かかった。En: "Harto, it's okay to be yourself," Sakura's words were warm.Ja: 豆まきが終わり、三人はゆっくりと竹林を後にした。En: After the bean-throwing, the three of them slowly left the bamboo grove.Ja: ハルトは新しい気持ちに満たされていた。En: Harto felt filled with a renewed sense of purpose.Ja: 伏し目がちだった彼の心の中に、希望の光が差し始めたのだ。En: Inside his previously downcast heart, a light of hope had begun to shine.Ja: 彼は今、竹林の静けさと、人々の温もりという新しいテーマにインスピレーションを見出していた。En: He now found inspiration in the new theme of the bamboo grove's tranquility and the warmth of people.Ja: 「本当にありがとう。」ハルトは二人に感謝の言葉を伝えた。En: "Thank you so much." Harto expressed his gratitude to the two of them.Ja: そして、彼らとの交流が、彼の中で新しい絵の形になっていくことを感じていた。En: He sensed that his interactions with them were beginning to take shape as a new painting within him.Ja: 京都の冷たい冬の日、ハルトは友人たちとの再会を通じて心の迷いと向き合い、次の一歩を踏み出したのだった。En: On a cold winter day in Kyoto, Harto faced his inner confusion through the reunion with his friends and took the next step forward.Ja: 竹の高くそびえる姿が、彼にとって新しい希望を象徴しているようだった。En: The towering bamboo seemed to symbolize a new hope for him. Vocabulary Words:enveloped: 包まれていたsilence: 静まり返っていたilluminating: 照らしていたecho: 響くpondered: 考えていたfamiliar: 懐かしいguide: ガイドhidden: 隠されているshyly: 照れながらkeen: 熱心なcapturing: 撮影allure: 魅力Setsubun: 節分bean-throwing: 豆まきcheerfully: 笑顔chanting: 声を掛け合うward off: 追い払うweight: 重くなるtrembling: 震わせてexpectations: 期待confess: 打ち明けたoverwhelming: 重くなるinteractions: 交流embrace: 受け入れるrenewed: 新しいdowncast: 伏し目がちgratitude: 感謝reunion: 再会confusion: 迷いsymbolize: 象徴している

In this episode of the She Spark Podcast, we're joined by Jenny Rose, founder of Blue Plume Studio in Chino Valley, Arizona. Jenny is a live painter, visual artist, teacher, and animal rescuer whose life and work are deeply intertwined with creativity, nature, and storytelling.We explore Jenny's early beginnings as an artist, her evolution into live painting, and how building a studio on her farm shaped both her art and her outlook on life. Jenny shares meaningful stories from the farm, lessons learned from rescuing animals, and the joy of teaching others to trust their creative instincts.This conversation is an inspiring reminder that art doesn't have to fit inside a box — it can grow alongside the life you build, guided by intuition, courage, and heart.✨ Perfect for creatives, entrepreneurs, and anyone craving a more authentic, art-filled life.Featuring: https://www.blueplumestudio.com/

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Artful Awakening: How an Artist's Vision Sparked Ganga's Revival Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2026-02-12-23-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: सर्दियों की एक धुंधली सुबह थी।En: It was a foggy winter morning.Hi: वाराणसी के घाटों पर हलचल थी।En: There was activity on the Varanasi ghats.Hi: श्रद्धालु और साधु गंगा नदी के किनारे पूजा-पाठ में लगे थे।En: Devotees and sadhus were engaged in worship along the banks of the Ganga River.Hi: वहीं, रवि गंगा के जल की स्थिति देखकर चिंतित था।En: Meanwhile, Ravi was concerned after observing the condition of the Ganga's waters.Hi: वह एक युवा पर्यावरणविद् था, जो गंगा की सफाई के लिए काम करना चाहता था। लेकिन उसे स्थानीय लोगों का समर्थन नहीं मिल रहा था।En: He was a young environmentalist who wanted to work towards cleaning the Ganga, but he wasn't receiving support from the local people.Hi: उनकी परंपराएं और मान्यताएं नदी की समस्या से उन्हें अलग रखे हुए थीं।En: Their traditions and beliefs kept them detached from the river's problem.Hi: वहीं, घाट के एक कोने में, पार्वती अपनी तूलिका और चित्रफलक के साथ खड़ी थी।En: At the corner of the ghat, Parvati stood with her brush and easel.Hi: वह एक स्थानीय कलाकार थी, जो घाटों के जीवन से प्रेरणा लेती थी।En: She was a local artist who drew inspiration from the life at the ghats.Hi: रवि ने उसे ध्यान से देखा।En: Ravi observed her carefully.Hi: उसके मन में एक विचार आया।En: An idea came to his mind.Hi: उसने पार्वती के पास जाकर कहा, "क्या तुम मेरे साथ एक नाव की सवारी करना चाहोगी? गंगा की सच्चाई दिखाना चाहता हूँ।"En: He approached Parvati and said, "Would you like to take a boat ride with me? I want to show you the truth of the Ganga."Hi: पार्वती ने कुछ सोचकर हामी भरी।En: Parvati thought for a moment and agreed.Hi: दोनों एक लकड़ी की पुरानी नाव पर सवार हुए।En: Both boarded an old wooden boat.Hi: नाव धीरे-धीरे गंगा के शांत जल में आगे बढ़ने लगी।En: The boat began to move slowly in the calm waters of the Ganga.Hi: चारों ओर धुंध थी।En: There was fog all around.Hi: दोनों चुपचाप बैठे थे।En: Both sat in silence.Hi: घाट के किनारे जलती हुई दीयों की रोशनी और मंत्रोच्चार की ध्वनि वातावरण को रहस्यमय बना रही थी।En: The light of lamps burning along the ghat and the sound of chanting made the atmosphere mysterious.Hi: तभी, एक घाट पर भव्य शिवरात्रि का आयोजन हो रहा था।En: Suddenly, a grand Shivratri celebration was taking place at a ghat.Hi: लोग गंगा में दीप प्रवाह कर रहे थे, और आरती की मधुर ध्वनि गूंज रही थी।En: People were releasing floating lamps into the Ganga, and the melodious sound of the aarti echoed.Hi: यह दृश्य अद्भुत था।En: It was an amazing sight.Hi: रवि की आंखों में गंगा के दूषित जल को साफ करने का सपना झलक रहा था।En: In Ravi's eyes, the dream of cleaning the polluted waters of the Ganga reflected brightly.Hi: पर पार्वती के लिए यह दृश्य कला का अद्वितीय विषय था।En: But for Parvati, this view was a unique subject of art.Hi: उसने कहा, "रवि, मैं गंगा की स्थिति पर चित्र श्रृंखला बनाऊंगी। यह दृश्य और यह नाव यात्रा मेरे लिए प्रेरणा बनेगी।"En: She said, "Ravi, I will create a series of paintings on the condition of the Ganga. This view and this boat journey will be my inspiration."Hi: रवि को उम्मीद जगी।En: Hope sparked in Ravi.Hi: उसे लगा कि कला के माध्यम से वह लोगों का ध्यान गंगा की समस्याओं की ओर खींच सकता है।En: He felt that through art, he could draw people's attention towards the issues of the Ganga.Hi: पार्वती ने वादा किया।En: Parvati promised.Hi: उसने कई चित्र बनाए, जो गंगा की सुंदरता और प्रदूषण की समस्याओं को दर्शाते थे।En: She created many paintings depicting the beauty of the Ganga and the problems of pollution.Hi: धीरे-धीरे, उन चित्रों ने लोगों का ध्यान आकर्षित किया।En: Gradually, these paintings attracted people's attention.Hi: पार्वती की कला ने स्थानीय लोगों को सोचने पर मजबूर किया।En: Parvati's art compelled the local people to think.Hi: रवि के कार्य में अब उन्हें रुचि होने लगी।En: They began to take an interest in Ravi's work.Hi: धीरे-धीरे समर्थन मिलने लगा।En: Slowly, support began to come.Hi: रवि को एहसास हुआ कि कला और सहयोग से बड़ा फर्क आ सकता है।En: Ravi realized that art and collaboration could make a significant difference.Hi: उसकी उम्मीदें फिर से जीवित हो गईं।En: His hopes were revived.Hi: गंगा फिर से साफ होने का सपना अब सच होने की राह पर था।En: The dream of a clean Ganga was now on its way to becoming a reality.Hi: यह परिवर्तन एक छोटे से नाव सफर से शुरू होकर पार्वती की अद्भुत कला के माध्यम से संभव हुआ।En: This transformation began with a small boat journey and was made possible through Parvati's wonderful art. Vocabulary Words:foggy: धुंधलीdevotees: श्रद्धालुsadhus: साधुworship: पूजा-पाठconcerned: चिंतितenvironmentalist: पर्यावरणविद्detached: अलगbeliefs: मान्यताएंartist: कलाकारinspiration: प्रेरणाeasel: चित्रफलकapproached: पास जाकरchanting: मंत्रोच्चारmysterious: रहस्यमयcelebration: आयोजनreleasing: प्रवाहfloating lamps: दीप प्रवाहmelodious: मधुरaarti: आरतीechoed: गूंज रही थीpolluted: दूषितdepicting: दर्शातेcompelled: मजबूरcollaboration: सहयोगrevived: जीवितtransformation: परिवर्तनseries: श्रृंखलाcalm: शांतsubject: विषयrays: रोशनी

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Discover how to transform "artificial intelligence" into "artful intelligence" and inspire your brand storytelling in this must-listen episode of the Business of Story. Park Howell is joined by Jen Perry, Executive Creative Director at Vagrants, who shares her journey from building creative teams for brands like JetBlue, IKEA, and Dunkin' Donuts to leading Vagrants' evolution into a creative powerhouse. You'll learn why "artificial intelligence" is a branding problem, and how reframing it as "artful intelligence" helps you keep your storytelling human, emotionally resonant, and truly impactful—even as you embrace the latest technology. Jen reveals practical strategies for using emotional intelligence in your creative process, building lasting client relationships, and coaching teams to bold, effective ideas. Plus, you'll hear a real-world case study from Tom Schwab of Interview Valet on how the StoryCycle Genie™ platform delivers artful, brand-aligned content that saves hours and elevates quality. Listen now to discover: How to blend AI and empathy for better brand stories Why artful intelligence is your creative edge Actionable steps to inspire your team and audience For more insights and resources, visit businessofstory.com.

How are your “artful interruption” skills? This is a challenging yet essential skill for countering advice-giving patterns when facilitating coaching circles, peer learning groups, or team meetings. Inspired by a former student's question about redirecting well-intentioned advice-givers without disrupting group dynamics, Meg provides practical strategies for facilitators who want to cultivate curiosity over knowing in group settings. By introducing the “two muscle framework,” along with specific techniques, visual cues, and verbal redirects, Meg demonstrates how to protect the coaching space and help people discover their own solutions. Learn how you can help safeguard space for learning and discovery! Join us to learn more!Show Highlights:The challenge of incorporating polite, thoughtful interruptions into a coaching culture: Why is this an essential and highly relevant topic in today's coaching space?Understanding the two-muscle framework: the “knowing muscle” and the “curiosity muscle” (We short-circuit the creative process when we rush in with answers and advice)Advice-giving in groups is problematic in several specific ways. Setting the stage before the first session with non-negotiables:Pre-frame the purpose and agreements. Explain the “muscle” metaphor.Model what “good” looks like.Create psychological safety around interruption.Address the elephant in the room by naming what makes this challenging to do.The Facilitator's Toolkit, Six Specific Strategies for Interrupting Skillfully:The Appreciative Redirect (Acknowledge, redirect, and teach)The Pause and Pivot (Put your idea in the “parking lot” to give them time to think through and explore.)Visual Cues and Signals (These can be fun with card signals, the “muscle-flex” gesture, and a “parking lot” for ideas. Meg even has suggestions for using these with virtual meetings.)The Pattern Interrupt with Choice (Give agency while redirecting behavior.)Reflection Break (This is where the deepest learning happens.)The Question Upgrade (This is teaching in real-time.)Understanding when stepping in with advice and expertise is valuable (Use both/and thinking about coaching vs. advising.)A measuring stick question: “What creates more lasting impact, being told or discovering?”Practical tips for implementation:Start with shorter rounds.

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Dear listeners, As we enter a new month of December, I wanted to share a teaser of the audiobook of my new book, How to Live an Artful Life. https://www.waterstones.com/book/how-to-live-an-artful-life/katy-hessel/9781529155204 Here is an extract from the month of December, featuring its introduction and the first five days. Each month is based around a theme. For example, January is about seeking out ideas, February is about love, and September focuses on time. December's is joy and features thoughts, reflections, creative exercises and daily routines from the likes of Laurie Anderson, Louise Bourgeois, Yoko Ono, Judy Chicago, Faith Ringgold, and more. A time of celebration, light and beauty; a time to spend with family and take part in festivities; to relish in the delights that the gift of art can give, and to take stock in everything you've discovered, learnt, tried and tasted this year. As we embark on this month, before we start again in January, think of December – like art – as a gift that has been given to you, full of work yet to be written, painted, sculpted and more; people whom you have yet to meet, talk to or fall in love with.

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