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In this episode, we dive into the iconic idiom "Go Big or Go Home!" With a mix of humor, real-life examples, and a pronunciation exercise, you'll learn how to use this bold expression in everyday conversation. Whether you're making a big decision or simply going all-in, this idiom is perfect for describing those "go for it" moments. Stay tuned for our next episode, where we'll take you on a journey through the grand legacy of the Vanderbilts and explore the majestic Biltmore House—coming soon! //IMPORTANT LINKS// Get all Premium Content for Season 4: https://bit.ly/3rF36k4 All Premium Content for Seasons 1, 2 and 3: https://bit.ly/44822TQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

https://enlighteninglife.com/october-2024-energy-report/It's October now and we move from the 8 of September to the 9 energy of October (10 + 2+0+2+4 = 9) and we see the number 9 in terms of closure and endings. Well this one is a little different because it is not just closure we'll get, it is endings and the end, as in it's over, fini, fertig, finito, done, closed, and completely over. It is interesting that 2024 began with a 9 month, January 2024 was a 9 (1 + 2 + 0 + 2 +4) and October brings us full circle and full cycle from where we started on January 1, 2024. January was also a 9 value month and Pluto was at the same degree as it is now and getting ready for the final steps in its long transit of Capricorn. (everyone shout hooray)I am not talking about the end of the world apocalypse here, but something similar, although that is what the people whose land and homes were flooded are dealing with. What must be over will end, in one way or another, and we may be able to get closure, but that is not necessary for endings. Remember Capricorn is the end of the 3D path and Aquarius, the next sign, is the 5D sign leading us into full spiritual congruence. The ascension journey is nearing completion of this particular cycle.Beginnings require endings or we have a mish mash of events, situations, people, relationships, and the like that are no longer relevant to us today but we still have some connection to them so we keep them close by even though they add no value or benefit to us, our path, or our life.It reminds me of the junk drawer that everyone has in their kitchen, which contains a collection of old keys, random parts, cords, batteries, and objects that we once had or used. While we really don't know what they all belong to any more we're afraid to throw them away in case that thing shows up and we need that part or cord.So we continue to add to the junk drawer year after year until one day we decide to clean it up and discover exactly what is in there. The results are surprising because we find things that we were looking for, get rid of a lot of things we know we no longer need, and sometimes we find surprises. I did this with my daughter on my last visit to her house and we found a lot of things in the kitchen junk drawers including enough loose change to buy an ice cream treat for the entire family!As I am writing this on October 1 we just had an X7 solar flare, a rather large one that explains the anxiety, headache, and restlessness that I have felt all day. Of course since I am in North Carolina, I am also processing energy from the huge amount of devastation that was left behind Hurricane Helene too. I often visit that part of the state especially in the autumn because the Blue Ridge Parkway is so beautiful but not this year.Many of the roads I have traveled before are gone – washed away – or the towns I visited are gone or heavily damaged. Even the Biltmore House, the Vanderbilt property that is a central figure in the area, is closed. It is very sad but the people here will recover. They are strong and resourceful and very committed to their communities. And a lot of us will help when we can and when it is safe to travel to that part of the state.Read the rest of the article on the blog at enlighteninglife.com Created, narrated, and produced by Jennifer Hoffman.Artwork by Jennifer Hoffman.Copyright (C) 2004-2024 by Jennifer Hoffman, all US and international rights reserved.Visit enlighteninglife.com for more information.Please note our policies regarding copyright infringement, content misuse, and theft of intellectual property. We prosecute all infringers and have a ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY for abuse and illegal use of our content.email support@enlighteninglife.com with questions

On this week's Keepin It Real, Cam Marston says he has a question for you. And he's curious if you have a question for him. ----- A story that lives in legend in my family is the day my mother interrupted a story about a boastful largemouth bass fisherman and my mother, in full innocence, asked “Who had the large mouth? The fish or the fisherman?” She had never heard of a largemouth bass. But, considering the context of the story, it was a legitimate question. The group fell silent and stared. Someone then explained to her about the species of fish. While the story gets repeated because of the question, my memory of the story is her reaction after getting the explanation. She began laughing at herself. At how silly her question must have sounded. At how perfectly naïve she was. I love the memory. Laughing at herself, fully confident in herself and her innocence. No need to be embarrassed. Self-composed, self-confident, and self-aware. I have inherited the questioning part of my mother. I ask a lot of questions. And I can't exactly explain why I want to know these things other than just to know them. Do the answers make my life better? I don't know. It certainly makes me happier to learn these things. Do I make my environment better by asking so many questions? I don't know. Do I make the people who I ask questions of better? Yes, until a certain point. I was asked to go to the back of the line at a tour of the Biltmore House in Asheville when the tour guide said we were in room number two of the twenty plus we were scheduled to see that day and were already an hour behind schedule. My questions were to blame. Today I'm participating in an academy hosted by the FBI and one of my fellow participants said we need to stop asking questions so the agent can get on with their slides. The comments weren't targeted at me exactly, but I was asking a lot of questions. I find incurious people boring. I've learned it's the single characteristic that makes me interested or not interested in a person is are they curious about things. Plenty of people are not. Plenty of them. What they see and what they get and what they observe and what they hear is fine. No questions asked. They find me annoying that I want to know more. However, at the same time I can't imagine going through life not wanting to know. And, unfortunately, the more I feel I know, the more questions I ask. Further, I've never been reprimanded for asking a bad question. For too many questions, yes. For a bad question, no. People seem to like being asked. I recently finished a great biography of Leonardo da Vinci. He was famous amongst his contemporaries for his insatiable curiously and many of his questions lead to breakthroughs in his artwork and his inventions. One note he made to himself was to learn about the tongue of woodpeckers. Such a seemingly random thought. But a question to which he wanted answer. I think I would have liked him. I'd love to have sat with him. And asked some questions. I'm Cam Marston and I'm just trying to Keep It Real.

This is a completely different kind of episode, featuring a fun and at times crazy conversation with my two daughters, Janie and Louise. - Back in June, we were eating dinner when, out of the blue, both girls expressed an enthusiastic interest in being guests on the podcast.  So the next day, we set up the podcast gear at our dining room table, sat down, and had what I thought was a funny conversation. - Both girls were surprisingly relaxed and acting pretty naturally despite having microphones jammed up in their faces, and I thought that the conversation highlighted their personalities, curiosities, and senses of humor. But I fully understand and admit that I am about as biased as any human can be when it comes to these two girls, so you can take my opinion with a grain of salt. - As you'll hear, we jammed a lot of crazy topics into thirty minutes, including: camping, what makes for an ideal campground, their understanding of conservation, violin, rock climbing, jiu-jitsu, North Carolina versus the American West, the Biltmore House, silly 19th-century rules about girls wearing bathing suits, Costa Rica, Alcatraz, drunk people, earthquakes vs tsunamis, our favorite secret spot in Colorado, favorite books, commentary on my choice of shirts and underwear, and more topics you probably never thought you'd hear on Mountain & Prairie. I also asked them each to prepare a question to ask me, and one of them involved the unexpected topic of me getting into a fight with a wild animal– a subject I'd never really considered in detail until that moment. - Anyway, I appreciate you humoring me with this episode. It was fun for the girls, fun for me, and my wife Kim and I will be happy to have this audio time capsule years from now when they are out of the house, living their own lives, and having their own adventures. - Next week, we'll be back to the normal episodes featuring grown-ups. I've got a great line-up of conversations coming your way, including a deep dive into Aldo Leopold's life and work, a conversation with a Canyonlands conservation/cowgirl/ranching legend, and live interviews from the Old Salt Festival. - Thanks for listening, and hope you get a few chuckles from this conversation with Janie and Louise. --- ABOUT MOUNTAIN & PRAIRIE: Mountain & Prairie - All Episodes Mountain & Prairie Shop Mountain & Prairie on Instagram Upcoming Events About Ed Roberson Support Mountain & Prairie Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts

Wyrd Mountain Gals Show "The Longest Day And The Longest Conversation To Go With It"  Part 2 Episode Airs Sunday 7-7-24   7PM In this episode (2nd of 2 parts) The gals talk about how they miss the discounts Biltmore House used to give to local residents.  They talked about their old jobs there & we hear a few stories about their time working at the historic mansion and it's grounds.  Then they move on to food, but not just any food......wild, old-time food. *TRIGGER Warning      There's surely something in the podcast to offend, traumatize, or just piss you off.   Quick-Release Multi Cherry Pitter - https://www.oxo.com/quick-release-multi-cherry-pitter.html Dr. Lawrence Afrin:   https://drtaniadempsey.com/lawrence-afrin/ Willie Nelson Health Concerns:  https://parade.com/news/fans-concerned-willie-nelsons-health-update-concert-cancellation-jun-2024 Petrichor is the term coined by Australian scientists in 1964 to describe the unique, earthy smell associated with rain. It is caused by the water from the rain, along with certain compounds like ozone, geosmin, and plant oils. and in soil. CAROL BURNETT - A Woman of Character ~ PBS - American Masters:  https://youtu.be/MLbtZ3d9w6o?si=4HiqiRMzWHx83xUk Asheville Gets High on Mushroom Tourism:  https://www.theassemblync.com/culture/food/asheville-mushroom-tourism/ Stonehenge covered in powder paint by Just Stop Oil:  https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cw44mdee0zzo #WyrdMountainGals #ByronBallard #SummerSolstice2024 #MCAS #Digital Witchery #itshot!    

Eleanor Roosevelt once said, "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." Today I am living my dream of taking Speaking of Travel live with three amazing world- changing guests at the LEAF Global Arts Retreat.LEAF Global Arts  plays a significant role in fostering community and over the years has become an essential role of this community and provides opportunities for people to come together and celebrate their shared customs, beliefs, and values. My guests on this special live show, Masankho Banda, Amanda Lucidon and Chase Pickering, are leaders and visionaries ready to stand up and make a difference.Amanda is an award-winning photographer, filmmaker, and New York Times best-selling author. She served as an Official White House photographer responsible for documenting President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama from 2013 to 2017 and she is one of only a few female White House photographers in history. Her two highly-recommended books, Chasing Light: Michelle Obama Through the Lens of a White House Photographer, featuring beautiful photographs of the First Lady, and Reach Higher,  her book adapted for young readers, is a beautiful celebration, and powerful reminder, of the impact of a remarkable First Lady.Today, Amanda is helping bring awareness to adverse childhood experiences with creativity, mindfulness, education, and collaboration to address trauma through her organization, Grounded. Masankho is a multidisciplinary Performing Artist, InterPlay Leader, Spiritual Healer, and Peace Builder from Malawi, Central Africa. He's been a part of LEAF for the past 20+ years as a performer, lecturer, and adviser. Using performing arts, he motivates and inspires people of all ages to work together to bring about peace, social justice, and cultural understanding.  Chase is the great-great-grandson of Biltmore's founder George Vanderbilt. He serves as Vice President of the Biltmore House guest experience and operations. He's also an incredible photographer! In high school, Chase met Jane Goodall and formed a student group to work with her Roots and Shoots program. He later became a youth leadership fellow and board member with the Jane Goodall Institute. Travel is not just a movement. It can act as a portal, much like a photographer. It has the ability to encapsulate a moment or memory to allow us to transcend space and time.  On this special live Speaking of Travel, discover life lessons from those who have had the honor to be  connected with people they highly admire and how they use these lessons every day. A must listen! Only on Speaking of Travel!Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories, and ways you can become a more savvy traveler.

There's so much to do in Asheville and there's a lot of opportunities to travel there on a budget because there are a ton of free things to do, like hiking/parks/walk around downtown. I grew up in the Asheville area and love going back, not only to visit family, but to enjoy all that the city and it's surroundings have to offer. The town I grew up in is a beautiful and growing town called Black Mountain, about 15 minutes east of Asheville. You get gorgeous views of the blue ridge mountains and the quiet yet still bustling fun of small town life. And then you aren't too far from the heart of Asheville!

The show begins with a quick conversation about Quadiliacha, Shyster and other bands from our youth, with an "In Season Tournament" conversation mixed in. We jump into a conversation about the top Seinfeld episodes (27:00) of all-time and if we agree or disagree. We dive into the top 7 Christmas songs (54:30) according to some website. We close out with some chatter (83:00) about Christmas plans, including talk of the Biltmore House. Sponsors: ScottyJ's album, MSN The Bro Pod YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@the_bro_pod Scotty Js YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV3WWSlwDKYf7P5k4XdP3zA IG & Twitter: the_bro_pod, littleBquotes E-mail the show!: thebropodnetwork@gmail.com Buy Merch!!: thebropod.threadless.com Our Website: www.bropodnetwork.com #Quadiliacha #Shyster #SiblingDribblings #Lakers #Seinfeldepisodes #Swank #LosCrudos #hotbox #Christmassongs #BingCrosby #chestnuts #puddin' #BiltmoreHouse #docent #podcasts #bropod #bropodnetwork

Journey through the history of Biltmore House with Marie Bartlett and Lesley Jones in this episode of Then Again. Biltmore is a a true marvel of architecture nestled in North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains. In this podcast, we'll uncover the fascinating story of how this iconic mansion came to be, from visionary beginnings to meticulous planning and laborious construction. Explore the genius of George Washington Vanderbilt II's dream and the influence of renowned architect Richard Morris Hunt in crafting this opulent estate. We'll also delve into the challenges faced by countless workers who built the largest privately-owned home in America using innovative technologies of the late 19th century. From its 1895 completion to its present-day status as a vibrant cultural destination, Biltmore House has witnessed it all. To learn more about the Biltmore House visit: www.biltmore.com

It's finally here! The Thanksgiving long weekend AND of course, A Biltmore Christmas. Mary and Sarah sit down to chat through the most anticipated Hallmark Christmas movie ever. Did it live up to expectations? What's the story of Biltmore anyway? How should we #redpenrewrite it? Have a listen....but as a preview #morepolaha !! Bring on the movie within a movie!! Lucy Hardgrove (Joy Lenz) is a screenwriter who lands the job of a lifetime when she's hired to pen the script for a remake of the beloved holiday movie, His Merry Wife! First filmed in 1947 at beautiful, historic Biltmore House, it has long been considered a Christmas classic. When the head of the studio isn't satisfied with the ending Lucy wrote because it deviates from the original's feel-good conclusion, he sends Lucy to Biltmore Estate for research and inspiration. While there, she unwittingly discovers the ability to travel to the 1947 set of His Merry Wife! through the help of an hourglass. After shaking off the initial shock of this turn of events, Lucy embraces this as her chance to uncover the truth about the movie's original ending. While on set, she and Jack Huston (Kristoffer Polaha), one of the film's stars, spend time together and become close. But her sudden appearance has set off a chain of events that put the production in jeopardy. Before she can return to the present, Lucy must make things right or threaten to alter the future forever. Starring Bethany Joy Lenz and Kristoffer Polaha.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.blockedandreported.orgThis week on Blocked and reported, Katie and Jesse discuss Gays Against Groomers. What are they, who are they, and why are they standing outside the Biltmore House with picket signs? Plus, Bari Weiss, Hasan Minhaj, and a very, very good sandwich. To support the show and get exta content and much more, become a Primo. To buy our very popular merch, shop here.LA Times: “How Grimes won Bari Weiss' sexual revolution debate”The New Yorker: Hasan Minhaj's “Emotional Truths”Subject to Change with Russell HoggMichael Moynihan: “When the Tea Party Began”GAG: “In The Wake of ‘Sound of Freedom': The Parallels Between LGBTQ+ Activism and The Pedophile Doctrine”The Advocate: “Gays Against Groomers Strike West Hollywood with Vandalism and Anti Trans Messaging”Karyln Borysenko: “Yet ANOTHER member publicly quits Gays Against Groomers and blames CEO Jaimee Michell”Weird Ron DeSantis video

HT1628 - The 8-foot Mona Lisa Last week, I visited the Italian Renaissance Alive exhibit at the Biltmore House in Asheville, North Carolina. What an odd presentation it was!

Pete and Julie welcome special guest Matt Burns to the show.  Matt is the founder of BentoHR, the host and producer of the “Thinking Inside the Box” podcast, long-time practitioner, advisor, thought leader, and expert in human capital management.  ⁠ ⁠After a full list of recent industry news and marketplace updates, they dive into Pete's recent visit to Asheville, NC, and tour of the Biltmore House.  Completed in 1895, Biltmore is the largest private home in the United States of America, boasting 175,000 sqft and 250 rooms!⁠ ⁠Pete shares his takeaways from the human story attached to this amazing building and the feat of architectural engineering accomplished by its workforce. Despite access to the latest innovation, the first-of-its-kind project faced several workforce challenges. The group discusses the contributors to these lingering trends and challenges and why HR and their employers struggle to solve them 128 years later. ⁠ ⁠Connect with Matt: ⁠ ⁠LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mattinvr/ Twitter: @MattinVR⁠ ⁠Connect with the show: ⁠ ⁠LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/hr-payroll-2-0 ⁠⁠ ⁠Twitter: ⁠@HRPayroll2_0⁠ ⁠@PeteTiliakos⁠ ⁠@JulieFer_HR⁠

Hello, ya little Duos! On episode 86 of HINKY, the gang gets really chatty. Renee and Sara try to convince Carrie to visit the Biltmore House (come on, they have a really nice cafe) and we all visited some restaurants we love but haven't been to in a while. We talk about our favorite items from Ramsey's and the best sides to get during Corn Daze, and Renee has a ton of things for you all to check out in September during Renee's Reports. Carrie teaches us the history of goetta, the Cincinnati treat, during the HINKY History Lesson, and Scott correctly guesses Carrie's sparkling water choice! We try something sweet and something savory for Everybody Tries, and Renee forces Sara to eat her worst nightmare. Want to know what that entails? Follow along on Apple podcasts and subscribe wherever you find podcasts! Social media: Hungry in Kentucky: New episodes every other Wednesday Twitter and IG @hungryinky Bluegrass Bourbon and Eats: Facebook and IG @bluegrassbourbonandeats Twitter @bbandeats Girls Beer Sports: New episodes every Monday Facebook and IG @girlsbeersports Twitter @grlsbeersports Bluegrass Bourbon and Eats is also a blog! Read our posts at bbandeats.com

Jeff Joslin is an actor, model, producer, and author of seven books. Jeff Joslin is a former professional football player,and two-time national champion quarterback at Carson-Newman College. In 2006, after being laid off from a medical equipment job, he entered the entertainment business, moved to New York City and became a quick success. National print campaigns for Lipitor, Bermuda Tourism, and Biltmore House & Gardens led to commercial roles for Barron's, Bermuda Tourism and Cialis which launched Joslin to television and movie roles.A native of Knoxville, Tennessee, Jeff was a star quarterback at Farragut High School and signed to play at the University of Tennessee along with former NFL legends such as Reggie White, Bill Bates and Willie Gault. He transferred to Carson-Newman College in nearby Jefferson City, Tennessee to be with his former high school coach, Ken Sparks. There, they won back-to-back NAIA national titles in 1983 and 1984 with Joslin being named honorable mention all-America. Later, he was selected to the Carson-Newman "Team of the Century."Joslin played in the Canadian Football League with Toronto, Saskatchewan and Ottawa, and then served as a director with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. A second-degree Black Belt in Taekwondo, Joslin created X-Treme Team, a martial arts live program for middle and high school students that performed over 150 live shows worldwide, including a numerous street performances in Sydney, Australia during the 2000 Sydney Summer Olympic Games. Martial arts organically led Joslin to train as a stuntman and under Scott Leva of Precision Stunts, one of Hollywood's top stunt coordinators.Joslin has appeared in several TV shows such as Drop Dead Diva, Army Wives, Murder In Manhattan, Faking It and recently some top films such as Carjacked with Maria Bello and Madea's Witness Protection as Tyler Perry's boss.Joslin is founder of 3-Legged Dog Productions and Double J Productions, an indie film company to produce his own purpose driven projects of interest along with inspirational films.In 2012, Joslin relocated to the West Coast to work in the Los Angeles market and be closer to his oldest sons. The oldest, Jeffrey Joslin II, is an accomplished musician, writer, performer who is also acting and modeling. His middle son, Justice Joslin, is a former professional football receiver and now with the Ford modeling agency now appearing in commercials, TV and film around the world. The youngest, Javan Joslin, located to Bali to work on commercial projects.Jeff suffered a stroke in 2018 but he recovered quickly, booking over 32 commercials, hosting jobs, and teleprompter jobs. He wrote 7 books from March-November of 2019. Six of those books are children's books that were inspired by his granddaughter, Feather Rose.Jeff relocated to Knoxville the next year to continue his work in commercials, TV and film. He's relocating soon to produce some projects that are passionate to him and spend time with his sons, his granddaughter, and his family. The Ken Sparks Story and subsequent major motion picture of Coach Sparks life are his next projects. With the completion of the documentary available for streaming purchase or rental at Sparks: The Ken Sparks Story | SalemNOW the next phase is to dramatize the story with actors and a screenplay. His family is utilizing their talents to make these projects realities.  Links mentioned in our interview: Sparks: The Ken Sparks Story | SalemNOWwww.joslinbooks.comhttps://thetingtings.com/ Jeff's son's bandCarson-Newman University (cn.edu)Madea's Witness Protection - Wikipedia Jeff's “biggest role thus far Jeff Joslin - IMDb All of Jeff's filmography 

Back in 2019, we released a Patreon-only Christmas episode for Continuum Force. We decided for this Christmas, we would release it to all the fans of Continuum Force! If you'd like to support us on Patreon, join here: https://www.patreon.com/TFAEntertainment (https://www.patreon.com/TFAEntertainment) In this episode, Lt. Cox remembers one of the early missions for the Continuum Force that involves a Christmas party in 1895, secret societies, aliens, and more!  Featuring Buzz Borman – JC De La Torre Denise Cox – Rita De La Torre A.R.T.I. - JC De La Torre Guest Starring Sean Leyden as George Andy Lambrianidis as Fredrick Olmstead Dhayne W. as the Doorman Daniel Kajan as The Stranger Written, Produced and Directed by JC De La Torre Edited by JC and Rita De La Torre Music by JC De La Torre Sound FX from Soundly,  http://freesounds.org/ (FreeSounds.org) and utilized under the Creative Commons 0 License, additional fx from Audioblocks. The Biltmore House is a real place and you can visit it! Find out more at http://biltmore.com/ (Biltmore.com)  Copyright 2019 Transmissions From Atlantis Entertainment

On this episode I talk about the Biltmore House in Asheville, North Carolina and some experiences I had while being there. Also I talk about The Great Leech in my hometown of Murphy, North Carolina. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/redrumtheorypodcast/support

It’s historical fiction at its finest—and deadliest—in bestselling author Joy Jordan-Lake’s Under a Gilded Moon (Lake Union Publishing) out this holiday season. Depicting the clash of classes and cultures around the famed Vanderbilt-owned Biltmore House in Asheville, North Carolina, Under a Gilded Moon highlights the aspirations that drive not only those with power and wealth, but also the people who live in the shadow of the privileged. Joy is the author of eight books, including A Tangled Mercy, a #1 Amazon bestseller and also an Editors’ Choice recipient from the Historical Novel Society; Blue Hole Back Home, which won the Christy Award for First Novel; and the children’s book A Crazy-Much Love. Raised in the foothills of the Appalachians, she spent several summers in and around Asheville, North Carolina, where the Biltmore Estate is located. She continues to love the Blue Ridge Mountains and drags friends and family there with her whenever possible. Joy holds two master’s degrees and a PhD in English and has taught literature and writing at several universities. Now living outside Nashville, she and her husband have two daughters, a son, and a ferocious ten-pound rescue pup. To learn more about the author and her work, visit joyjordanlake.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/steve-richards/support

#rerun Skateboard Biltmore House Tour | Will Mosley 2019 - Stoven and I take to one of the nation's most coveted landmarks: The Biltmore House. This isn't your typical look at the Biltmore though. This film is all about friendship, culture and love for art. - Stoven, bro, you're the best. - Promotions are painful. Let me do them for you: https://heywillmosley.com - Buy Stoven Art stovenart.com - Get your quote for a promotional film, eCommerce store, trade show kit & brand/identity here: https://www.heywillmosley.com - Instagram: https://instagram.com/heywillmosley/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/heywillmosley/ Youtube: https://youtube.com/user/wmosley3/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heywillmosley LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/heywillmosley/ Snapchat: http://snapchat.com/add/heywillmosley Website: https://heywillmosley.com Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/heywillmosley Twitter: https://twitter.com/heywillmosley Podcast on iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/will-mosley/id1450046555 - And on Spotify, Google Play, Google Podcasts & TuneIn Just look up "Will Mosley" - Have you ever thought about having your wedding filmed? http://bit.ly/2TnoOpA - #askwillmosley #creativedirector #design #creative #designer #graphicdesign #filmmaking #graphicdesigner #filmmaker #webdesign #documentary #vlogger #development #webdevelopment #webdesigner #developer #webdeveloper #realwill #creativeswithkids

The Biltmore House is a fantastic home built in the late 1800s, but it seems as if its owners aren't ready to give up their lavish ways. Workers and guests have seen the late owners of the house, George and Edith, many times, along with others. You can learn more about the Biltmore House and its hauntings on this week's episode.

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Grand homes, like the Palace at Versailles in France, the Medici Estate in Florence, or Biltmore House in North Carolina are all beautiful landmarks in their own right, but they are also noted for their glorious gardens. That’s because the architects and designers of these estates understood that what creates a magnificent estate is more than just the structure — it’s also the natural environment that surrounds the home.  

In this 2019 Gratitude Journal, I count my blessings and share them with you. It's been the best year of my life. Read details at https://onlinediscipleshipforwomen.com/thanksgiving/   Thanksgiving Journal 2019 - transcription  Dear  #TruePrincesses It's time to say goodbye to 2019 and welcome the next decade into our lives. Today is December 31st, New Year's Eve, and I am sharing with you my Annual Gratitude Journal since it has become a tradition here on The Anna Szabo Show. This has been the best year of my life! As you know, I've endured a lot in the past: My Narcissist Mother Story My Sex Addiction Story My Domestic Violence Story My Narcissist Relationship Abuse Story My Salvation Story and Testimony My Spiritual Warfare Story My Depression Story My Suicide Story My Identity Transformation Story My Story of Faith and Fortitude   I was married to a Narcissist who broke me to pieces in 2016 and 2017, I was abused and molested as a child, I came to America as a mail-ordered bride and experienced Domestic Violence, which I escaped only to become homeless in a foreign country without speaking any English. It was 10 years ago. But this year, I've seen that God truly gives us beauty for ashes. So... Without further ado, here's my 2019 Thanksgiving Journal! I'm grateful for my friends Rebecca, María, Gormah, Mildred, Candace, Christophe, Mary, Jennifer, Jessica, Lee, John, Jerry, Felicia, Anna, and Jeff. Those are the people who encouraged me in so many ways this year, that I catapulted myself out of my comfort zone AND here's what happened: I spoke publicly about my faith in God more that 20 times this year; I launched my Christian ministry called Online Discipleship For Women on September 22nd, and it touched the hearts and minds of 2413 in the last three months, AND you, guys, started giving donations using the DONATE button on my website, for which I'm so grateful; I created a collection of 20 pantings, each with a take about life, God, people, faith, fortitude, Jesus, and wisdom. I named this  collection #PaintingsWithTales and built my first-ever Etsy shop called AnnaSzaboArt where now all of my paintings are displayed; I wrote over 1,000,000 words of content for my ministry to help encourage and empower women, all available on AnnaSzabo.com/blog I helped a homeless pregnant African-American teen get off the streets and get her life back on track; I produced and launched 125 brand-new Christian products for Women with encouraging Biblical Affirmations about Identity in Christ, and women have been showing up everywhere wearing the hoodies, shirts, tank tops, I designed and drinking tea out of the inspirational Christian mugs from my store on TeeSpring called AnnaSzaboArt; I challenged my body and mind, took a cold shower every day this year, ate healthily, drank a green homemade smoothie every day, and I went all year without getting sick, for the first time in my life; I won several Best Speaker awards; I supported 13 victims of Domestic Violence; I taught SMART goals to a dozen ambitious African-American women who dream of changing the world; I've created two dozens of helpful guides on how to survive narcissistic abuse, domestic violence, addictions, and they are available on my  Pinterest, at Pinterest.com/AnnaSzaboJDMBA I published a new book called "How Princess Lana Developed Faith and Fortitude," it's on Amazon under my pen name Anna Stevens; I published 262 videos on my YouTube channel AnnaSzabo.com with the most popular being my Christian meditations for women and almost 1000 people have subscribed to my channel on YouTube at AnnaSzabo.com; I led a woman to Christ and I shared the Gospel with a Muslim woman and a Hindu woman this year; and all of this happened after I quit my marketing job at FunnelAmplified in February.   So... here's exactly what I'm grateful for in 2019...   I'm grateful for FunnelAmplified, the new technology brand I launched at the beginning of 2019. As the Director of Marketing there, I got to build the new tech brand from scratch: its value proposition, all of its digital assets, website, podcast, YouTube, social media, marketing automation, and thousands of words of incredibly-valuable content I personally wrote, filmed, and produced for that SaaS brand. I built and launched it in only 32 business days, and that led to my discovery of my remarkable talents, skills, and strengths. Which I decided to use for God. So… I quit that job in February to focus all of my abilities on establishing and developing my ministry, Online Discipleship For Women. It was a wise decision and oh what a journey it has been! I'm grateful for marketing contracts that followed within just 90 min of my resignation from the job at FunnelAmplified. The marketing contracts I worked opened so many unique doors for me! I met and got to work closely with many creative people, which changed my life forever by helping me discover my identity as an artist! I'm grateful for Historic Norcross and the Heart of Norcross campaign, which I designed and launched in March of 2019 for the merchants of the Historic Norcross Business Association. That project led me to explode with creativity and start painting, which resulted in the birth of my spiritual collection of original acrylic impasto art called #PaintingsWithTales available at AnnaSzaboArt.etsy.com now. I'm grateful for the outpouring of unimaginably unique creativity this year, which led me to design 125 new Christian products: shirts, hoodies, tank tops, flowies, mugs, pillows, wall decor, and so much more! All those bright and beautiful designs can be found right now at TeeSpring.com/Stores/AnnaSzaboArt I'm grateful for a very unexpected, one of a kind creative gift received this year in March. What happened? My heart exploded with Christian fairytales. What? Yes, I know… it was so divine! All three fairytales came to me at once, and the next day I already had the book published on Amazon. It's called "How Princess Lana Developed Faith and Fortitude." It is a series of three Christian fairytales that are 100% autobiographical. You can find the book on Amazon by searching “How Princess Lana Developed Faith and Fortitude.” It's under my pen name Anna Stevens. I'm grateful for my ministry Online Discipleship For Women. God called me to ministry in 2017, and I initially resented it. You see, I struggle with Impostor Syndrome. I felt like I wasn't qualified, wasn't ready, wasn't the one. But God did not need my permission. He didn't ask for me to sign a contract accepting His calling on my life. God did not worry about my Impostor Syndrome, He simply kept calling me toward my purpose, stirring up on the inside my passion for His will, making it clear what He wants me to do with my life. And so, I got busy with the doing of it. I produced 1,000,000 words of content for my blog, AnnaSzabo.com and I started speaking publicly sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ with all people. At first, I was freaking out, going blank, and nearly fading from anxiety. But guess what? God did not give up on me. Practice makes perfect, and this year, I became very comfortable sharing my story of God's glory in front of large live audiences to encourage and empower people. And I'm so grateful for this experience! By the way, if you're looking for a speaker for your next event, book me at AnnaSzabo.com/speaking. I'm grateful for all the women who became a part of my community of #TruePrincesses and supported my ministry by purchasing my Princess shirts on Amazon that say: I am a Princess, a daughter of the King, loved and accepted, sanctified and redeemed. Women bought these shirts on Amazon for themselves, their daughters, sisters, moms, friends, and coworkers, and you can get one by searching for a hashtag #52Devotionals in Amazon search box. When I see a woman wearing my shirt design that reads “I am a Princess, a daughter of the kind, loved and accepted, sanctified and redeemed” my heart sings. I have a vision. Someday soon, I will host a woman's conference focused on God and His promises. And at my Christian conference, every woman will walk around wearing a beautiful shirt that reads “I am a Princess,” that's why I designed my collection of Christian apparel for women available on Amazon under the hashtag #52Devotionals. I'm grateful for the 12 excellent books I read in the last 12 months, especially the book called “What Do You Say After You Say Hello” which enabled me to understand how what happened to me in my early years impacted my entire life. That led me to help several women through effective coaching. You can learn more about it at AnnaSzabo.com/coaching I'm grateful for Toastmasters which I began attending in the Summer, first as a guest, then as a member. I won several Best Speaker ribbons and met new friends there, experienced some significant breakthroughs, and received invitations to speak all over Atlanta. To learn more about my speaking, check out AnnaSzabo.com/speaking I'm grateful for Bruno, my beautiful and smart rescue Cocker Spaniel, a red-white ball of pure joy. He recently went to heaven after our eight incredible years together. I love you, Bruno, and I remember you every day. You are still the best dog ever! While the grief I experienced from losing Bruno was unbearable, I am grateful for every moment we spent together hiking, kayaking, snuggling, traveling, playing the ball, and exploring the world. I love you, Bruno, you're alive in my heart forever! I'm grateful for my health. I haven't been sick for 12 months, thanks to my healthy habits and my powerful daily routine, which I will be sharing on my blog AnnaSzabo.com and on my YouTube channel in 2020 to help YOU stay healthy. NOT getting sick saved me so much money, time, energy, and effort, which I was able to invest into doing the things I'm passionate about, such as my blog, my speaking career, my poetry, and this podcast. If you want to learn how my wellness maintenance is done and what specifically I do to be very healthy every day, every week, every month, all year long, ask me any questions at AnnaSzabo.com/thanksgiving  I'm grateful for my friends. I love spending quality time with wise people who are introspective and reflective, so we can share wisdom and life lessons learned. This year, I was able to take a trip to my favorite place – Asheville, NC, visiting The Biltmore House and the Blueridge Parkway for the eighth time in my 11 years in America! I had a healthy homemade lunch with a friend in the mountains, overlooking God's majestic creation, next to some gorgeous horses. I am grateful for my friend Rebecca who met with me at 5:30 am on Saturdays for a healthy homemade breakfast at my home to talk about our personal development and spiritual growth, as well as what God is doing in and through us. I'm grateful for my o friend María for her courage to do a Bible study about the Armor of God and Spiritual Warfare, which is the topic most people avoid but I'm passionate about, and so is María. I'm thankful that she took me out and showed me the beauty in our city, multiple times this year, especially for her ability to genuinely appreciate small things, such as flowers and frogs. I'm grateful for my friends who challenged me this year to grow, to step out of my comfort zone, to write, to publish, to film, to create, to produce, to paint, to speak up, and to live out my story of God's glory courageously every day! I'm grateful for my upcoming birthday. I remember in 2017  I was so depressed and suicidal that I didn't want to celebrate my birthday. God healed my heart, and I love my life again. I am so excited about my birthday and I want to celebrate it, yes, I do! My friend Jennifer is hosting a party to celebrate my life, and I'm so grateful. I can't wait 18 more days, is it my birthday yet? I'm excited about my life: my past, my present, and my future. I love it all – the entire journey! I now have two jars at home and 96 beautiful, very complex natural rocks. They are as complex as I am, with so many patterns that are complicated yet beautiful. One jar has 36 rocks. The other jar has 60 rocks. Total of 96 rocks. That's how long I'm going to live. I'm 36 now, and on January 18th, 2020 I'm going to move one rock from the larger jar into the smaller one. And I'll do the same every year till I turn 96 and there will be no rocks left in the large jar. Then, I will die peacefully in my bed reading a good book. The jars with the 96 rocks help me be mindful of my life and make every day count. My life matters. Every year and every day of my life matters. So, yes, I am excited to celebrate my birthday on January 18th 2020, giving God all the glory for my story.  I'm grateful for Jesus in my life who leads and guides me and helps me help others. I'm grateful that He guided me to help a homeless pregnant African-American teen whose purple hair and tears I spotted as I was coming back home on Tuesday afternoon, November 19th, 2019. I turned my car around, stopped, parked, walked up to her. Come to find out, she was contemplating suicide. I got to practice love as action through a simple act of kindness. If you're curious to find out more details about what happened to her and how I was able to get her a home, clothes, shoes, underwear, and money, read the full story on AnnaSzabo.com/How-To-Be-Kind. I'm grateful for my habit of giving thanks. This simple practice helps me be intentional in my daily life, focus my mind on whatever is praiseworthy and honorable, as the Bible teaches us, and counting my blessings also keeps me young, joyful, and healthy.  I'm grateful that what I'm creating in the world makes women's lives better and helps me to encourage and empower women. This week, one woman called and told me about her financial struggles. She now uses my prayer called “Praying for Prosperity” to reach out to God daily. When she read it, she wept. When her daughter read it, she wept. And that showed me once again that God is working in me and through me in His kingdom. That was my 2019 in review, the best year of my life! Go to AnnaSzabo.com/Thanksgiving to access all of my annual gratitude journal podcasts there. Thanks for listening.  What are you grateful for this year?  Let me know in the comments at AnnaSzabo.com/thanksgiving God bless!

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In October of 2018, the Boyer family planned a small family reunion in Asheville. Coming all the way from northern Michigan, they did all of the things that tourists do when visiting our travel-friendly city that welcomes people to the mountains – they stayed at cabin, enjoyed meals at one of the many award-winning restaurants and a trip to the Biltmore House; and it wouldn’t be a family reunion without a round of Frisbee golf. They fell in love with Asheville and the people in it – even after an unexpected event left Doug Boyer in Mission Hospital for over a week. Initially thinking Doug wasn't going to make it, the family called in the rest of the family to fly into Asheville immediately to cheer Doug on. Kathy, Doug's wife, knew her husband was going to pull through. It’s been nearly four months since Doug’s heart incident, and you can hear in his voice that he gets stronger every day. We talked to Doug and his wife Kathy a few weeks ago and are touched by their story. We are sharing it with you in this episode of My Healthy Life, a podcast by Mission Health. Take our online Heart Health quiz at https://missionhealth.org/services-treatments/heart-care/heart-health-quiz/.

On this week's Friday with Friends episode, several of our listeners have requested a recap of our recent family road trip to New York City for Thanksgiving and the things we did along the way. So, my wife, Amy Ripper, joins me to talk about our family vacation which took us to 3 different Great Wolf Lodges, the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta, Biltmore House in Asheville, North Carolina, the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in NYC, and more! We'll even work in a few Disney connections along the way.

The Asheville of today is a many-splendored thing. It’s appeared on numerous “Best of” lists and received countless titles – like “One of the Best Places to Reinvent Your Life,” “The Happiest City in America for Women,” “The Hippie Capital of the South,” “The Best City for Locavores,” “The Most Romantic Place in U.S.A. and Canada,” and, of course, “Beer City U.S.A.” – and combined with its natural physical beauty, it offers many enticing features for newcomers. This week’s guest remembers Asheville before all those awards, when it was really struggling to recover from the Great Depression. As a direct descendent of George Washington Vanderbilt, the man behind the Biltmore House, Jack Cecil and his family have been in Asheville for generations. As we talk with Jack about how Asheville recovered, changed and grew into itself, we hope you’ll listen for some of the ways he’s learned what it takes to develop communities in the future in a way that lasts. Tune in to part 1 of 2 of our conversation!

The Asheville of today is a many-splendored thing. It’s appeared on numerous “Best of” lists and received countless titles – like “One of the Best Places to Reinvent Your Life,” “The Happiest City in America for Women,” “The Hippie Capital of the South,” “The Best City for Locavores,” “The Most Romantic Place in U.S.A. and Canada,” and, of course, “Beer City U.S.A.” – and combined with its natural physical beauty, it offers many enticing features for newcomers. This week’s guest remembers Asheville before all those awards, when it was really struggling to recover from the Great Depression. As a direct descendent of George Washington Vanderbilt, the man behind the Biltmore House, Jack Cecil and his family have been in Asheville for generations. As we talk with Jack about how Asheville recovered, changed and grew into itself, we hope you’ll listen for some of the ways he’s learned what it takes to develop communities in the future in a way that lasts. Tune in to part two!

The Asheville of today is a many-splendored thing. It’s appeared on numerous “Best of” lists and received countless titles – like “One of the Best Places to Reinvent Your Life,” “The Happiest City in America for Women,” “The Hippie Capital of the South,” “The Best City for Locavores,” “The Most Romantic Place in U.S.A. and Canada,” and, of course, “Beer City U.S.A.” – and combined with its natural physical beauty, it offers many enticing features for newcomers. This week’s guest remembers Asheville before all those awards, when it was really struggling to recover from the Great Depression. As a direct descendent of George Washington Vanderbilt, the man behind the Biltmore House, Jack Cecil* and his family have been in Asheville for generations. As we talk with Jack about how Asheville recovered, changed and grew into itself, we hope you’ll listen for some of the ways he’s learned what it takes to develop communities in the future in a way that lasts.

The Asheville of today is a many-splendored thing. It’s appeared on numerous “Best of” lists and received countless titles – like “One of the Best Places to Reinvent Your Life,” “The Happiest City in America for Women,” “The Hippie Capital of the South,” “The Best City for Locavores,” “The Most Romantic Place in U.S.A. and Canada,” and, of course, “Beer City U.S.A.” – and combined with its natural physical beauty, it offers many enticing features for newcomers. This week’s guest remembers Asheville before all those awards, when it was really struggling to recover from the Great Depression. As a direct descendent of George Washington Vanderbilt, the man behind the Biltmore House, Jack Cecil* and his family have been in Asheville for generations. As we talk with Jack about how Asheville recovered, changed and grew into itself, we hope you’ll listen for some of the ways he’s learned what it takes to develop communities in the future in a way that lasts. Tune in to part one, and check back on Friday for part two!

https://wisdom-trek.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Wisdom-Trek2800.jpg () Wisdom-Trek / Creating a Legacy Welcome to Day 394 of our Wisdom-Trek, and thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom Success Requires Self-Motivation Thank you for joining us for our 5 days per week wisdom and legacy podcast. This is Day 394 of our trek, and today is Motivation Monday. Every Monday we hike the trails of life that will encourage and motivate you to live a rich and satisfying life this week. Today we will explore the success trail of self-motivation. https://wisdom-trek.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/5b35e64b3e551919ff7e2ce79a443838.jpg () We are broadcasting from our studio at Home2 in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is good to have a respite from the additional work at The Big House, and we are getting caught up with some of the backlogs of client work. We do have much to do on our podcast-related projects also, so hopefully we will be able to start focusing on those projects soon. I am recording this podcast prior to the weekend, so I will have to update you with our weekend activities on Wisdom Wednesday. Our plans are to invest time with our daughter-in-law Chelimo's parents Josphat and Emily Yego on Saturday. They are visiting from Kenya, and we are looking forward to discussing partnering with them as they establish a leadership institute in Kenya. If weather permits, we will also visit the Biltmore House and Gardens on Sunday after church. https://wisdom-trek.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/download-4.png () We desire to invest in every opportunity that will assist us in daily creating our living legacy while we live a rich and satisfying life. This is what we consider being truly successful. We do realize that all success requires that we are motivated within to drive us forward to the success that we wish to achieve. On our trek today we will hike the trail called… Success Requires Self-Motivation Let's start up our trail, and consider the following…A lot of very smart people end up as failures – failures in life, in work, and in relationships. A lot of very smart people are given plenty of opportunities for success and never take advantage of them. A lot of very smart people are born into privilege and yet turn into failures. And a lot of very smart people accumulate degrees and skills and still fail to achieve what we think they would. What is the common factor in all of these failures? It's lack of self-motivation. If you listened to Philosophy Friday, we focused on the universal law of planting and harvesting. When a person lacks self- motivation, they do not follow this law and, therefore, miss the opportunities that will lead to success. All of the intelligence and all of the opportunity and all of the book learning is simply for nothing if there is no motivation to do anything with them. Let's look at the 10 milestones that will teach us why self-motivation is the only trail to success. · What is Self-Motivation? A child may be motivated to pick up his toys if there is a reward for doing so (of if there is a punishment for not doing so). Someone outside of himself has created that motivation. If there were not an outside motivator, the child would probably not be so quick to pick up those toys. He has no self-motivation. As we mature, we should become self-directed individuals. We muster up the motivation to accomplish things – or not. If we don't become self-directing, then we won't meet with success. It relates back to the law mentioned previously, but here are 10 specific reasons. https://wisdom-trek.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/motivation-ppt-1-728.jpg () 1. With Self-Motivation, Goals Are Set If you desire to be a successful person you must set goals and then go after them. Those goals must come from within, based on your passions. For the non-self-motivated person, if goals are set at all, they are only small temporary ones. Such goals may be to get a job...

Thanks so much for the itunes reviews and also to all the new listeners, returning listeners, Instagram followers and group members on Ravelry!   Knitting Segments Show Ready Knits Diamond Mosaic Washcloth by Valerie Beard Yarn: Lily Sugar 'n Cream Solids in Red Needles: Knit Picks Caspian Straight Needles in Size 4 US/3.5 mm This washcloth knitted up super quick and has a lovely diamond pattern that  I might borrow for a future project   This went into my gift for my mom for Mothers Day and I have to say, it was a pretty impressive looking gift!        Knits In Rehearsal    Viajante by Martina Behm   No real updates here. I hope to finish this by the time I take my trip with my best friend this summer. It would be a great amount of yardage for #stashdash2015.   Yarn: Miss Babs Kilimanjaro in the Believable color way Needles: US Size 3 and US Size 4 Signature Convertibles        Vanilla Socks I am one row away from the bind-off, so I'm saving this for #stashdash2015 as well.   Yarn: Wisdom Yarns Saki Bamboo in the Garnet Ridge colorway Needles: US 1.5 Addi Lace fixed circular needles       These two projects are in hibernation for the time being...     Mama Vertebrae by Kelly Brooker Haven't worked on this project in a while. It's just too hot to knit a cardigan!   Yarn: Malabrigo Rios in the Chispas Colorway Needles: Size 6 Signature Convertibles   Lucy Hat by Carina Spencer Again, just not really in the mood for this right now with the hot weather. Yarn: Jones Street DK by The Copper Corgi Needles: Signature Convertibles Size   I've worked quite a bit on....   Astonish Top by Katy Banks I decided to stop and measure myself before continuing on, and it looks like I need to rip back a few rows and add about 1/2 an inch to the body before I knit the second section.   Yarn: Knit Picks Lindy Chain in Sagebrush and Honey Needles: Size 2 Addi Lace Turbos   Newly in Rehearsal... Tre o Molti by Anthony Casalena I am really enjoying this pattern! It's very addictive, as everything is in small sections. When you finish one, you really want to start the next one! Yarn: Madeline Tosh Tosh Merino Light in Flashdance (purple), Antique Lace (cream) and Vanilla Bean (variegated with creams, purples, browns)   Needles: US 7/4.5 mm   I am really loving this project and I'll be using it for the Around Your Neck Kal that is happening with Dianne of the Suburban Stitcher Video Podcast.    I did finish some blanket squares..but the blanket is a long way from being finished.    Auditioning Knits Make it Work by Allie Coffey Allie is the co-host of the Caffeinated Knitting Video Podcast I'll likely cast this on soon, as it's going to be my first project for the #PALKAL2015. I have some lovely Bijou Basin Ranch yarn from their Outlandish Collection that I'll be using, and I'll be doing a yarn review on Episode 33.    Whiz Bang Socks by Sarah from In a Sknit     Knitting News, Notes and Events Prizes were shipped last week, hopefully everyone has received their packages!    Speaking of prizes... The Date Night contest is officially closed. The winner was announced, so listen up to see if you are the lucky one!    We still have the ongoing Fix-A-Stitch contest. Listen to episode 31 for details on how to win this amazing tool! The contest will run until May 31.    So. Many. KALS....   There are so many awesome KALS happening now or starting very soon. If you like knitting along with others you are sure to find something you'd like to participate in. Double, triple or quadruple dipping is encouraged by the Actually Knitting Podcast.    Stash Dash is a KAL sponsored by the Knit Girllls. Be sure to check them out for more information. I think I will enter the 5k option this year. I talk about my current wips and where I stand for yardage if I finish them all!   Around Your Neck is a KAL sponsored by Dianne of Suburban Stitcher. Her blog is linked above. Wips count!   Cardi, Tank or Tee is being sponsored by the 2 Knit Lit Chicks. I am working on my Astonish Top for this KAL.   The Great Outdoors KAL is sponsored by Emily of the Knitting Butterflies podcast. She wants you to be inspired to knit in or for the great outdoors this summer.   PALKAL 2015 PalKal is happening starting June 1st! I answer a few questions I've been asked on the boards, but feel free to ask anything that you think of. The most important update is that I've decided that you can use Wips for the PALKAL. Please use #palkal2015 on Instagram. I can't wait to see what you decide to do!   This is the biggest KAL of the year for Actually Knitting!  The Podcast Along Knit Along will start officially on June 1st, but let’s start our plotting and planning now! Here are the rules: Cast on: June 1 Bind off: September 1 The basic idea is to support a podcaster you listen to or watch by knitting one of their patterns and/or using their yarns for your project. You can also use a project bag by a podcaster! The design, yarn/fiber and/or project bag must be from a knitting/crochet/fiber podcaster. (Not all 3, just one of those to qualify) Use the chatter thread for discussion. Make suggestions. There are TONS of podcasts out there and almost no one knows about all of them, so if you know of a podcaster designer/yarnie/bag maker, feel free to share with us! You are encouraged to take advantage of the coupon codes offered by our sponsors, but you are not limited to those podcasters for the KAL. Sponsors and coupon codes will be announced in an upcoming episode. Please post finished objects in the non-chatter thread and include a link to the podcaster you are supporting. Enter as many projects as you like. Each project gets a separate post in the non-chatter thread. A note about project bags: a project bag may only be entered into the contest one time for an entry. (You can’t just keep using a podcaster project bag over and over and entering the contest that way). You must be a member of the Actually Knitting Podcast Group to win. Have fun supporting a podcaster designer or yarnie! Please do not chatter in the non-chatter thread. It makes it more difficult to draw a winner! Use the tag PALKAL2015 on Ravelry and #palkal2015 on Instagram In addition, I've decided that you can use WIPS for this KAL. Yay!    We have some great sponsors and wonderful prizes that I can’t wait to share with you all! Let’s make some plans for summer knitting!    The coupon codes will be listed on the podcast and are available here as well:   Dianne from Suburban Stitcher, use code PALKAL2015 for 10% off of any order May 25th through July 31st   Jennifer from the Down Cellar Studio Podcast, use code PALKAL15 for 30% off through June 15th   Emily from Fibretown, use PALKAL25 for 25% off through May 31st   Laura from The Knit Girllls, SSKROCKS for 34% off through May 31st Alana Dakos from Never Not Knitting, use PALKAL for 25% off of any PDF pattern (not books)   Megan from Stockinette Zombies, use ActuallyKnittingPalKal for 30% off through the end of July   Anne from the Carolina Fiber Girls, use PALKAL50 for 50% off any of her patterns   Elizabeth Green Musselman from Dark Matter Knits, use the code PalKal15 for 20% off of any of her self-published patterns, through September 1st.   New this episode:  Allie Coffey from Caffeinated Knitting Video Podcast, use the code PALKAL2015 for 50% off of her patterns.    Daniela from Caffeinated Knitting Video Podcast, use the code ACTUALLYCAFFEINATED for 50% off her patterns through September 1.    Angela from the Revelations of a Delusional Knitter Podcast, use the code PALKAL2015 for 25% off of her patterns.    I already mentioned by plan to knit the Make it Work Hat (linked above), and the Whiz Bang Socks (also linked above), and then I mention that I also want to make the Swirl-E Socks by Susie White of the Prairie Girls Knit and Spin Podcast. I also mentioned making Los Monos Locos by Jennifer O'Sullivan.    Other Events: World Wide Knit in Public Day is June 13, 2015. If you are local or Semi-local, please join us at Heist Brewery in Noda, Charlotte, NC. Details can be found on the Ravelry board or on the brand new Actually Knitting Podcast Facebook page! We will be joined by the Carolina Fiber Girls, Ann and Janis, and tons of lovely knitters!   Stitches Midwest: I'll be at this event August 6-9, 2015 and I cannot wait! If you are going be sure to let me know!   Knitting Girls Weekend in Asheville I visited the Dressing Downton exhibit at the Biltmore House and really enjoyed it.    I also fell (hard) off of the #stashdownthrowdown wagon at the Black Mountain Yarn Shop. I bought some Shibui Knits Staccato, and some souvenir yarn by Fable Fibers.    I also visited Friends and Fiberworks in Candler, NC. I fell down again (not as hard) and bought some Lydia Yarns Gradient Sock.    I am trying not to feel guilty about buying  The Reviews are In This episode I review Renewe Dryer Balls by Mountain Meadow Wool. While these aren't really a product specific to knitting, they are made from wool and I really enjoyed using them.    Knitting Talk Back: Caring for your Knits This episode I start a series of talkbacks about taking care of your knitted items. If you have any ideas, feel free to share them with the group. Today I talk about a product I really love, The Gleener. Listen to details about how to win one of these awesome tools for yourself! This contest will run from May 22 to June 15.    Intermission Ask Me Anything   In this episode I answer a question about my theatre life!    Non-Knitting Segments What a Crock!  I went old school in this episode and made a dish I found from Betty Crocker. Betty Crocker Slow Cooker Chicken with Tomatoes and Artichokes.      Love it or Leave it Love it:  Garfunkel and Oates on Netflix!    Leave it:  Stress due to final exams coming up! I think I can I think I can I think I can!    Other News and Notes: No running news to update.    I finished reading The Girl on the Train, and I liked it, but wasn't as impressed by it as I hoped I would be.    I started reading The Martian by Andy Weir and I'm really enjoying it so far. 

Knitting Segments   Show-Ready Knits Hex-a-cloth by Dione Read Great free pattern on Ravelry Yarn: Lily Sugar and Cream Solids in Grape Needles: Size 6 Chiaogoo Red Lace Circulars Lovely quick little campfire knitting project.    Starfish Cloth by Dione Read Another great free pattern by same designer Yarn: Peaches and Creme Worsted, in Fiesta Colorway Needles: Size 4 Knit Picks Caspian Straight Needles   Knits in Rehearsal Viajante by Martina Behm This is now in the knit until forever stage, but I love it!   No real updates here.  Yarn: Miss Babs Kilimanjaro in the Believable color way Needles: US Size 3 and US Size 4 Signature Convertibles        Vanilla Socks No pattern on this one, just cast on 32 stitches using Judy's Magic Cast On, did the increases until I had 64, and started knitting away. Great travel project, until I get to the heel, of course. As a still relatively new sock knitter, I don't have the heels down by memory yet. What's your favorite toe-up heel?   Yarn: Wisdom Yarns Saki Bamboo in the Garnet Ridge colorway Needles: US 1.5 Addi Lace fixed circular needles     Mama Vertebrae by Kelly Brooker I am plugging along on this, but it's become a mostly at home project since I am alternating skeins and that's a lot of yarn to carry in your purse (though I've done it before!) I have linked to my project, which is still in the very beginning stages, but please check out the design as well.   Yarn: Malabrigo Rios in the Chispas Colorway Needles: Size 6 Signature Convertibles   Lucy Hat by Carina Spencer Yarn: Jones Street DK by The Copper Corgi Needles: Signature Convertibles Size       Haven't really worked on much lately except... Astonish Top by Katy Banks Yarn: Knit Picks Lindy Chain in Sage and Honey Needles: Size 2 Addi Lace Turbos     I hope you enjoy my review of the Lindy Chain yarn! I also mentioned how much I love LoLo Bars!    Auditioning Knits Camp Tank by Malikoo     The Reviews Are In! Fix-a-Stitch is a knitting repair tool that you absolutely need in your knitting toolbox! Enjoy the review and listen up for a contest to win your very own set!   Knitting News, Notes and Events Actually Knitting has a Facebook page, like it if you get a chance!        Knit, Wear, Love Contest ended on May 1 and the winner is announced!     Rak-a-Long ended on May 1, 2015 and the winners of the prizes are announced! Listen up to see if you are a lucky winner! Thank you for participating!    Date Night Contest is ending on May 15, 2015. You still have a few days to enter. Listen to episode 29 for details.    World Wide Knit in Public Day is June 13, 2015. If you are local or Semi-local, please join us at Heist Brewery in Noda, Charlotte, NC. Details can be found on the Ravelry board or on the brand new Actually Knitting Podcast Facebook page! We will be joined by the Carolina Fiber Girls, Ann and Janis, and tons of lovely knitters!   How Lovely! Designer Brenda Castiel is a listener and she has generously offered a coupon code to Actually Knitting listeners for 30% off of any of her patterns! She has also generously donated prizes for the PalKal, which we will hear about in Episode 32.                PALKAL 2015!  This is the biggest KAL of the year for Actually Knitting!  The Podcast Along Knit Along will start officially on June 1st, but let’s start our plotting and planning now! Here are the rules: Cast on: June 1 Bind off: September 1 The basic idea is to support a podcaster you listen to or watch by knitting one of their patterns and/or using their yarns for your project. You can also use a project bag by a podcaster! The design, yarn/fiber and/or project bag must be from a knitting/crochet/fiber podcaster. (Not all 3, just one of those to qualify) Use the chatter thread for discussion. Make suggestions. There are TONS of podcasts out there and almost no one knows about all of them, so if you know of a podcaster designer/yarnie/bag maker, feel free to share with us! You are encouraged to take advantage of the coupon codes offered by our sponsors, but you are not limited to those podcasters for the KAL. Sponsors and coupon codes will be announced in an upcoming episode. Please post finished objects in the non-chatter thread and include a link to the podcaster you are supporting. Enter as many projects as you like. Each project gets a separate post in the non-chatter thread. A note about project bags: a project bag may only be entered into the contest one time for an entry. (You can’t just keep using a podcaster project bag over and over and entering the contest that way). You must be a member of the Actually Knitting Podcast Group to win. Have fun supporting a podcaster designer or yarnie! Please do not chatter in the non-chatter thread. It makes it more difficult to draw a winner! Use the tag PALKAL2015 on Ravelry and #palkal2015 on Instagram. We have some great sponsors and wonderful prizes that I can’t wait to share with you all! Let’s make some plans for summer knitting!    The coupon codes will be listed on the podcast and are available here as well:   Diane from Suburban Stitcher, use code PALKAL2015 for 10% off of any order May 25th through July 31st   Jennifer from the Down Cellar Studio Podcast, use code PALKAL2015 for 30% off through June 15th   Emily from Fibretown, use PALKAL25 for 25% off through May 31st   Laura from The Knit Girllls, SSKROCKS for 34% off through May 31st Alana Dakos from Never Not Knitting, use PALKAL for 25% off of any PDF pattern (not books)    Megan from Stockinette Zombies, use ActuallyKnittingPalKal for 30% off through the end of July   Anne from the Carolina Fiber Girls, use PALKAL50 for 50% off any of her patterns   Elizabeth Green Musselman from Dark Matter Knits, use the code PalKal15 for 20% off of any of her self-published patterns, through September 1st.  Prizes will be announced on Episode 32.    -------------------------------Intermission Entertainment: Ask me Anything----------------------------------- I've opened a thread on Ravelry called "Ask Me Anything." Since these questions could be about knitting, theatre and even my personal life (oh my!), I've decided to make it an Intermission Entertainment segment. Ask me Anything!    Today I answer a question about the podcasting equipment that I use. I mention my RODE podcaster mic  and that I use Garage Band (an Apple product) to record my episodes.    Here I am at the mic as I edited the podcast!    I also mentioned that I took a class on Lynda.com about podcasting.    Non-Knitting Segments What a Crock Vegetable Parmesan Quinoa   Love it or Leave it Love: Camping Leave: Complicated relationships   Other News and Notes I finished reading The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins.    I started reading The Book of Life by Deborah Harness.    I am still reading Written in my Own Heart's Blood by Diana Gabaldon.    I purchased a running watch and I'm really enjoying the feedback it provides. It's the Garmin 220.    Have a Knitting weekend planned soon with some friends. Will be nice to check out some yarn stores, especially the Black Mountain Yarn Shop and see the Dressing Downton exhibit at the Biltmore House.  

In this week's podcast, I give Valentine's Day travel ideas that are within driving distance of the Piedmont Triad. I highlight places like Wrightsville Beach, Mambo Grill & Tapas and the Biltmore House in Asheville. Locations: Wilmington, Wrightsville Beach, John Nesbitt Loop, Fish House Grill, Hops Supply Co., Webb Road Flea Market, Mambo Grill & Tapas, Salisbury, Biltmore House, Asheville, Biltmore Village, the Corner Kitchen and the Blackbird Restaurant. Music: "RetroFuture Nasty" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/