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Do you look outside at the blooming flowers and singing birds and wonder why you don't feel as bright and cheerful as the season suggests you should?   You're not alone.   Sometimes spring brings up a very different kind of tension - when everything outside looks light and beautiful, but inside, it feels heavy and tender. Maybe even dark.   In this week's episode, I'm getting vulnerable and sharing my own experience with this seasonal disconnect, along with some gentle reminders that I think we all need to hear.   Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/306

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: Blooming Bonds: Art, Friendship, and Unexpected Inspiration Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2025-04-06-22-34-02-sr Story Transcript:Sr: У Ботаничкој башти, ваздух је био испуњен мирисом процветалих јоргована и зумбулова.En: In the Botanička bašta, the air was filled with the scent of blooming lilacs and hyacinths.Sr: Пролећни сунчеви зраци су обасјавали стазе оивичене младим дрвећем, а птице су певале своје мелодије док су весело прелетале између цветова.En: The spring sun rays illuminated paths edged with young trees, as birds sang their melodies while cheerfully flying between the flowers.Sr: Милан, амбициозни студент уметности, тражио је инспирацију за свој уметнички пројекат.En: Milan, an ambitious art student, sought inspiration for his art project.Sr: Он је сакривао страст према фотографији, надајући се да ће ухватити суштину пролећа кроз објектив свог фотоапарата.En: He harbored a passion for photography, hoping to capture the essence of spring through the lens of his camera.Sr: Са њим је била Санја, најбоља пријатељица и увек практична.En: With him was Sanja, his best friend and always practical.Sr: Док су шетали баштом, Санја се питала о Милановој будућности, али није ништа говорила.En: As they walked through the garden, Sanja wondered about Milan's future but said nothing.Sr: Умео је да се изгуби у потрази за савршеним снимком, често занемарујући свет око себе.En: He often got lost in the quest for the perfect shot, frequently neglecting the world around him.Sr: Док су пролазили кроз један од мање посећених стаза, поглед Милана је запао на прелепи цвет који је вирио између два камена.En: As they passed through one of the less-visited paths, Milan's gaze fell on a beautiful flower peering out from between two stones.Sr: Узбуђен, почео је да се пења на мали узвишење не би ли добио бољи угао.En: Excited, he began to climb a small elevation to get a better angle.Sr: Али, у том покушају, заокренуо је чланак и пао, те јаче узвикнуо од бола.En: But, in that attempt, he twisted his ankle and fell, crying out in pain.Sr: Санја је журно пришла, бринући се за пријатеља.En: Sanja rushed over, concerned for her friend.Sr: "Милан, јеси ли добро?En: "Milan, are you okay?"Sr: " питала је, помажући му да седне.En: she asked, helping him to sit down.Sr: Милан је покушао да се осмехне, али бол је био очигледан.En: Milan tried to smile, but the pain was evident.Sr: Или требао је да позове Санју за помоћ или да сам покуша да изађе из баште.En: He either had to call Sanja for help or attempt to leave the garden on his own.Sr: Док је Милан седео на трави, пришао им је Ђорђе, љубазни баштован који је радио ту.En: As Milan sat on the grass, Đorđe, the kind gardener who worked there, approached them.Sr: Ђорђе је имао велике снове о путовању светом да проучава егзотичне биљке, али за сада је био задовољан својим послом у башти.En: Đorđe had big dreams of traveling the world to study exotic plants, but for now, he was content with his job in the garden.Sr: Видео је шта се догодило и без оклевања понудио своју помоћ.En: He saw what happened and without hesitation offered his help.Sr: "Хајде, Милане, помогнућу ти до најближе клупе," рекао је Ђорђе, стављајући Миланову руку око свог рамена.En: "Come on, Milan, I'll help you to the nearest bench," said Đorđe, placing Milan's arm around his shoulder.Sr: Санја је одмах позвала медицинску службу.En: Sanja immediately called medical services.Sr: "Не брини, додатна помоћ стиже," рекла је охрабрујуће.En: "Don't worry, additional help is on the way," she said encouragingly.Sr: Док су чекали, њих троје су се упустили у разговор.En: While they waited, the three of them engaged in conversation.Sr: Ђорђе им је причао о ретким биљкама које је пронашао у башти, док је Санја делила сец́ања на њихове школске дане.En: Đorđe talked about the rare plants he had found in the garden, while Sanja shared memories of their school days.Sr: Милан, ослободивши се почетне нелагодности, схватио је колико су вредни овакви тренуци пријатељства.En: Milan, shedding his initial discomfort, realized the value of such moments of friendship.Sr: Када је медицинска помоћ стигла, Милан је био збринут и смирен.En: When medical assistance arrived, Milan was cared for and calmed.Sr: Нова перспектива му је донела освежено разумевање.En: A new perspective brought him refreshed understanding.Sr: Прихватио је да је у реду примити помоћ.En: He accepted that it was okay to receive help.Sr: Ново искуство донело је и нови извор инспирације за уметнички пројекат.En: The new experience also brought a new source of inspiration for his art project.Sr: Тако, у пролећном дану препуном живота, Милан је отишао из баште са више од једне слике — отишао је са обновљеном захвалношћу према својим пријатељима и спремношћу да прихвати неочекивано са осмехом.En: Thus, on a spring day full of life, Milan left the garden with more than just a picture — he left with renewed gratitude for his friends and a willingness to embrace the unexpected with a smile.Sr: Пролеће је заиста било време нових почетака.En: Spring truly was a time of new beginnings. Vocabulary Words:botanical: ботаничкаlilac: јоргованhyacinth: зумбулilluminated: обасјавалиmelody: мелодијеambitious: амбициозниharbored: скриваоquest: потрагаneglecting: занемарујућиelevation: узвишењеtwisted: заокренуоconcerned: бринућиevident: очигледанhesitation: оклевањаexotic: егзотичнеadditional: додатнаencouragingly: охрабрујућеconversation: разговорrare: реткимinitial: почетнеdiscomfort: нелагодностиgratitude: захвалношћуembrace: прихватиunexpected: неочекиваноperspective: перспективаrenewed: обновљеномshed: ослободившиessence: суштинуpassion: страстcapture: ухватити

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Chasing Memories: The Perfect Shot in Blooming Gardens Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-04-05-22-34-00-nl Story Transcript:Nl: Het was een prachtige lentedag in de Keukenhof.En: It was a beautiful spring day in de Keukenhof.Nl: De lucht was helder blauw, en de zon scheen warm over de uitgestrekte tulpenvelden.En: The sky was clear blue, and the sun shone warmly over the vast tulip fields.Nl: Sander en Annelies liepen samen langs de geurige bloemenpaden.En: Sander and Annelies walked together along the fragrant flower paths.Nl: Het was bijna Koningsdag, en overal wapperden de oranje versieringen vrolijk in de wind.En: It was almost Koningsdag, and orange decorations cheerfully fluttered in the wind everywhere.Nl: Sander keek rond met een kritisch oog.En: Sander looked around with a critical eye.Nl: Zijn camera hing om zijn nek terwijl hij elke hoek van de tuin observeerde.En: His camera hung around his neck as he observed every corner of the garden.Nl: De tulpen gloeiden in zonlicht, en de kleuren dansten in zijn verbeelding.En: The tulips glowed in the sunlight, and the colors danced in his imagination.Nl: Hij wilde de perfecte foto maken.En: He wanted to take the perfect picture.Nl: Een foto die de schoonheid van de lente vastlegde en waarmee hij de lokale fotowedstrijd kon winnen.En: A picture that captured the beauty of spring and could win the local photo contest.Nl: Annelies liep iets voor hem uit.En: Annelies walked a bit ahead of him.Nl: Zij genoot van de levendige kleuren en de opwinding van de naderende vieringen.En: She enjoyed the vibrant colors and the excitement of the approaching celebrations.Nl: Met een brede grijns riep ze naar Sander, "Kom, Sander!En: With a wide grin, she called to Sander, "Come on, Sander!Nl: We moeten deze kant op!En: We need to go this way!Nl: Hier bloeien de zeldzaamste bloemen."En: Here the rarest flowers are blooming."Nl: Sander keek naar de lucht en zag hoe het licht langzaam veranderde.En: Sander looked at the sky and saw how the light slowly changed.Nl: De gouden glans van de ondergaande zon zou niet lang meer duren.En: The golden glow of the setting sun wouldn't last much longer.Nl: Ergens in hem knaagde een gevoel van haast.En: Somewhere inside, he felt a sense of urgency.Nl: Hij moest nú de juiste hoek vinden voordat het te laat was, maar Annelies's enthousiaste roep klonk weer.En: He needed to find the right angle now before it was too late, but Annelies's enthusiastic call sounded again.Nl: "Ah, Annelies," zuchtte hij zachtjes.En: "Ah, Annelies," he sighed softly.Nl: Hij wist dat elk moment dat hij miste, verloren zou gaan.En: He knew that every moment he missed would be lost.Nl: Toch kon hij haar niet zomaar negeren.En: Yet he could not simply ignore her.Nl: Ze was altijd degene die hem aanmoedigde om de wereld vanuit een ander perspectief te zien.En: She was always the one who encouraged him to see the world from a different perspective.Nl: De climax werd bereikt toen het licht precies goed viel, het moment waar Sander op had gewacht.En: The climax was reached when the light fell just right, the moment Sander had been waiting for.Nl: Alles in hem riep dat hij nu de foto moest nemen.En: Everything in him screamed that he had to take the photo now.Nl: Maar tegelijk hoorde hij Annelies juichend zijn naam roepen bij een bloemenbed in de verte.En: But at the same time, he heard Annelies eagerly calling his name near a flowerbed in the distance.Nl: Met een diepe ademhaling besloot Sander snel.En: With a deep breath, Sander decided quickly.Nl: Hij richtte zijn lens, drukte af, en wist dat het een goede foto was.En: He aimed his lens, pressed the shutter, and knew it was a good photo.Nl: Misschien zelfs de winnende.En: Maybe even the winning one.Nl: Maar hij realiseerde zich ook dat de herinneringen met Annelies net zo belangrijk waren.En: But he also realized that the memories with Annelies were just as important.Nl: Snel maakte hij zijn camera veilig en rende naar haar toe.En: Quickly, he secured his camera and ran to her.Nl: "Kijk!"En: "Look!"Nl: zei ze enthousiast, wijzend naar een exotische bloem die ze hadden ontdekt.En: she said enthusiastically, pointing to an exotic flower they had discovered.Nl: Sander glimlachte en voelde zich ineens licht.En: Sander smiled and suddenly felt light.Nl: De kleurige bloemen en de warmte van de zon vulden hem met een tevredenheid die hij niet kon vastleggen met een camera.En: The colorful flowers and the warmth of the sun filled him with a satisfaction he couldn't capture with a camera.Nl: Ze liepen verder, arm in arm, en genoten van de rest van de middag.En: They walked on, arm in arm, enjoying the rest of the afternoon.Nl: Sander had het perfecte beeld kunnen vangen, maar hij had ook iets veel waardevollers geleerd.En: Sander might have captured the perfect image, but he also learned something much more valuable.Nl: De momenten met vrienden en het genieten van het heden zijn net zo belangrijk als de mooiste foto.En: The moments with friends and enjoying the present are just as important as the most beautiful photo.Nl: Het bezoek aan de Keukenhof eindigde met een zachte schemering en een belofte van meer avonturen.En: The visit to de Keukenhof ended with a soft twilight and a promise of more adventures.Nl: In de dagen die volgden, zouden ze samen Koningsdag vieren, vol kleur en leven, net als de dag in de tuinen.En: In the days that followed, they would celebrate Koningsdag together, full of color and life, just like the day in the gardens.Nl: En zo vond Sander balans tussen zijn passie en de schoonheid van het moment.En: And so Sander found balance between his passion and the beauty of the moment. Vocabulary Words:vast: uitgestrektefragrant: geurigefluttered: wapperdencritical: kritischobserved: observeerdeglowed: gloeidenimagination: verbeeldingvibrant: levendigeapproaching: naderendegrin: grijnsrare: zeldzaamsteurgency: haastenthusiastic: enthousiastesigh: zuchtteperspective: perspectiefclimax: climaxeagerly: juichenddeep breath: diepe ademhalingshutter: drukte afsecure: veiligexotic: exotischesatisfaction: tevredenheidtwilight: schemeringpromise: beloftecapture: vastlegdecelebrations: vieringenbalance: balansadventures: avonturenmoment: momentcontest: fotowedstrijd

On this week's episode, we welcome John VanderHaagen - Director of Communications, with Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park.John provided us with a timely update on some important and newsworthy happenings at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park.As the curtain falls on another long West Michigan winter, it's that time of year again when the Lena Meijer Tropical Conservatory comes alive with the return of Fred & Dorothy Fichter Butterflies Are Blooming!The annual Butterflies are Blooming exhibit continues through April 30, 2025.John reminded us that the butterfly exhibit is the largest temporary tropical butterfly exhibition in the United States.Meijer Gardens is also offering three after-hours events for our community members with disabilities. John told us that the gardens will be offering complimentary after-hours access for visitors with autism or other sensory processing needs, visitors who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (DHH), and visitors who are blind or have low vision.We also previewed the dates for the upcoming Fifth Third Bank summer concert series, as well as the free Tuesday night concerts as a part of the Tuesday Evening Music Club.Finally, John reminded us of the opening of a new exhibit, BUSTED: Contemporary Sculpture Busts.BUSTED opened in early April and runs through September 20, 2025.It showcases the ancient sculpture genre as radically transformed by 21st-century artists. Throughout history, sculpted busts have served to commemorate and preserve the likeness of distinguished individuals, and to celebrate divinity or nobility.Online: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park.

Butterflies are Blooming! Nikki Tramper from the West Mi. Tourist Assn. has all you need to know and more! WMTA.org. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I'm joined by Kate Quinn and Emily Day, two full-time artists who turned their love of floral still life into a creative movement — Bloom Art Experiences.Born from a desire to make art more accessible, especially in regional Australia, Bloom was created to provide supportive, joyful and high-quality painting workshops for people of all skill levels. Whether you're a beginner or a hobbyist, Bloom is about more than just painting — it's about connection, creative self-care, and finding joy in the process.

The Southern California farm synonymous with breathtaking blooms and gorgeous flowers and foliage is celebrating its 100th year in business this year. Founded by Giovanni Mellano in 1925, Mellano & Company is embarking on “Blooming into a New Era,” a year-long celebration highlighting the generations of families and faces who have played an integral role […] The post Episode 710: Celebrating 100 years of California flower farming with Mike A. Mellano of Mellano & Co. appeared first on Slow Flowers Podcast with Debra Prinzing.

April 2, 2025 ~ The Fred & Dorothy Fichter Butterflies Are Blooming exhibition runs through April 30, the largest temporary tropical butterfly exhibition in the United States. Celebrating its 30th year, John VanderHaagen director of communications of Meijer Gardens discuss with Guy and Jamie the event showcasing thousands of tropical butterflies representing more than 60 butterfly and moth species flying freely within the five-story, 15,000-square-foot Lena Meijer Tropical Conservatory.

121 Latvian GM Arturs Neiksans earned his Grandmaster title relatively late. At age 28. But that didn't stop him from becoming a force in the chess world.Not only did he climb to an impressive 2631 FIDE rating…But even outside of competition, Arturs developed a dynamic career as a coach to top youths, a premier Chessable course creator, and a YouTuber with awesome chess content.In our interview, we discuss:How he helped promising young talent become GMs while working as head coach at the historic Riga Chess School.His approach to making even his most robust opening courses accessible to club players.Why he likes to play provocative openings like the Dutch and Scandinavian to take opponents out of their comfort zone.Building a YouTube channel with popular bootcamps and reviews of classic games.Does a club player need to worry about which Silician makes the most sense to play at their level?More From Arturs:Chessable CoursesYouTube ChannelTwitterFacebookHow You Can Support the Pod:Join this show's Patreon called “Podcast Perks” and get benefits like: Submitting questions to guestsA shout-out of your name on the podVote on future topics/guests Exclusive behind-the-scenes updates about the showDM me any month for a brief chat on chess or episodesClick here to join the Patreon for The Chess Experience.Or you can…>>Support this pod by grabbing a chess.com membership which will help you improve your chess & defeat your enemies. A small portion will fund this pod - and every bit helps! Just click this link.>> Neither? How about checking out Daniel's chess.com profile? Witness his countless, embarrassing blitz losses. He even accepts some friend requests. (Ad)

Today we're really welcoming in spring and looking for signs of it in our own lives!✨✨ Ready to reassess and reevaluate your plans, get re-inspired by AND reclaim this year?! Then come and join tonight's Quarter Huddle Workshop! ✨✨ | A transcript of this episode is available here.About Meg & The Daily Pep!I'm Meg and I'm the host of The Daily Pep! and The Couragemakers Podcast and founder of The Rebel Rousers. I'm a coach, writer and all-round rebel-rouser for creative and multi-passionate women to do the things only they can do and build a wholehearted life. When I'm not recording episodes, writing bullshit-free Letters of Rebellion to my wonderful Couragemakers community or hosting workshops/group programmes, I'm usually covered in paint or walking my wonderfully weird cockapoo Merlin.Website | Instagram | The Couragemakers Podcast | Letters of Rebellion | Rebel Creators

Send us a textC4 Leaders – the ONLY nonprofit to utilize the pizza making process to create space for our companions to be seen, heard, and loved.   We also write children's books and use the most amazing handmade, hand-tossed, sourdough pizza to bring out the best in each other.   Please check out PIZZADAYS.ORG to support our important work. Season 5 Episode #6 Aneta Waclaw is coming from Mexico City (inform, inspire, & transform)You can find Aneta via her website https://bio.site/nourisheinsideoutAbout our guest: Aneta is a passionate writer, podcast host, and advocate for personal growth and healing. As the creator of Nourished Inside Out and the author of Blooming with Self-Love, she empowers women to rebuild their confidence and embrace self-love after toxic relationships. Drawing from her own experiences and extensive knowledge in emotional healing, Aneta blends neuroscience, holistic wellness, and self-care strategies to guide others toward transformation. Her work is a blend of heart-centered wisdom to help individuals break free from past pain and step into a more fulfilling life. When she's not writing or hosting her podcast, you can find Aneta exploring nature and the outdoors, capturing beauty through photography, or curating meaningful resources to support her community. Aneta, thanks for sharing your many gifts with the people you serve, for having the courage to share your story, and for being our guest on Life's Essential Ingredients – welcome to the show!TOTD – "Nietzsche was the one who did the job for me. At a certain moment in his life, the idea came to him of what he called "the love of your fate." Whatever your fate is, whatever the hell happens, you say, "This is what I need." It may look like a wreck, but go at it as though it were an opportunity, a challenge. If you bring love to that moment — not discouragement — you will find the strength is there. Any disaster you can survive is an improvement in your character, your stature, and your life. What a privilege! Then, when looking back at your life, you will see that the moments which seemed to be great failures followed by wreckage were the incidents that shaped the life you have now. The crisis throws you back, and when you are required to exhibit strength, it comes."Joseph Campbell – Writer and Professor                                                                                                                 Build a habit - to create intention - to live your purpose!In this episode:What was life like growing up?What are your life's essential ingredients?Originally from Chicago… was working as a hairstylist… but wanted something more…The Power of Your StoryThe importance of self-awareness and self-love…Congrats on your podcast – Nourished Inside Out – how many seasons… focuses on health relationships…Define healing…You mention neuroscience often… what aspect of it are you speaking of?Let's talk about forgiveness…Congrats on your book – Blooming with Self-Love… let the listeners know about it,Decision making – how has that process changed for you as you have matured and learned more about life…Legacy   

With Mother's Day approaching, folks are sure to be on the hunt for their flowers to gift, but tariffs may just impact which blooms end up in your bouquet. UrbanStems CEO Meenakshi Lala joins Liz Claman to scent the room with the sweet smell of tariff education so you can better understand how an international flower business works and how her company is wisely navigating the tariff landscape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Blooming Together: A Spring Festival and New Beginnings Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-03-29-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 春の日差しが暖かく村にそっと降り注いでいました。En: The spring sunshine gently bathed the village with warmth.Ja: 桜が満開になり、村の道はピンク色の海の中を歩くようでした。En: The sakura trees were in full bloom, and walking down the village streets felt like strolling through a pink sea.Ja: この春、村の学校では文化祭の準備が進んでいました。En: This spring, the village school was busy preparing for the cultural festival.Ja: 「ハルカは調整役、みんな頼んでね」と先生が言いました。En: "Haruka will be the coordinator, so everyone, please rely on her," the teacher announced.Ja: ハルカはいつもみんなに頼られる存在でした。En: Haruka was always someone everyone depended on.Ja: でもそのプレッシャーに少し押しつぶされそうになっていました。En: However, she felt a bit crushed by the pressure.Ja: みんなの期待に応えたい、でもそれは簡単なことではありません。En: She wanted to meet everyone's expectations, but that was not an easy task.Ja: その日、ハルカは木の下で二人の友人と話していました。En: That day, Haruka was talking with two friends under a tree.Ja: 「コウジ、アオイ、どうする？En: "Koji, Aoi, what should we do?Ja: 私、みんなをがっかりさせたくないんだ」とハルカはぽつりと言いました。En: I don't want to disappoint everyone," Haruka said quietly.Ja: コウジは笑顔で言いました。「僕たちの力を合わせれば大丈夫だよ。En: Koji smiled and said, "If we combine our strengths, it'll be alright.Ja: 僕は書道が得意だから、和風な書の展示をしようよ。En: I'm good at calligraphy, so let's have a Japanese calligraphy display."Ja: 彼はどんな時も前向きでした。En: He was always positive, no matter the situation.Ja: アオイも続けました。「わたしは絵をかくよ。En: Aoi added, "I'll paint.Ja: 桜の絵で壁を飾るの。」En: I'll decorate the walls with paintings of cherry blossoms."Ja: 彼女は恥ずかしがり屋でしたが、本当に絵が上手でした。En: Though she was shy, she was truly skilled at painting.Ja: ハルカは不安を感じながらも、二人に助けられて心が軽くなりました。En: Despite feeling anxious, Haruka's heart felt lighter with the support of her two friends.Ja: みんなで力を合わせれば、必ず素晴らしいブースができると信じました。En: She believed that if everyone worked together, they could surely create a wonderful booth.Ja: そして、文化祭当日。En: Then came the day of the cultural festival.Ja: 突然、空が曇り小雨が降り始めました。En: Suddenly, the sky clouded over and light rain began to fall.Ja: 屋外で準備していたブースは水浸しです。En: The booth they had set up outside was becoming waterlogged.Ja: ハルカの心は一瞬で沈みましたが、すぐに思い直しました。En: Haruka's heart sank for a moment, but she quickly rethought the situation.Ja: 「大丈夫！En: "It's okay!Ja: 「みんな、校舎の中に移動しよう！」ハルカの声が響きました。En: Everyone, let's move indoors!" Haruka's voice rang out.Ja: 皆で協力し、あっという間に室内に移動しました。En: With everyone's cooperation, they swiftly moved everything inside.Ja: アオイの描いた美しい桜の絵が壁を飾り、コウジの力強い書が展示されました。En: The walls were adorned with Aoi's beautiful cherry blossom paintings, and Koji's powerful calligraphy was on display.Ja: みんなの笑顔がそこにありました。En: Smiles could be seen all around.Ja: 文化祭が終わり、村は再び静かな春を取り戻しました。En: After the cultural festival, the village once again settled into its quiet spring.Ja: ハルカは初めて気付きました。一人で完璧にならなくてもいい。En: Haruka realized for the first time that she didn't have to be perfect on her own.Ja: みんなで協力することで、もっと大きな結果が出せるんだと。En: By working together, they could achieve much greater results.Ja: 春風にふかれながら、ハルカは微笑みました。En: As the spring breeze blew, Haruka smiled.Ja: 「これからはもっと素直になろう。En: "From now on, I'll be more honest with myself.Ja: みんなと一緒に歩んでいこう」。桜の花びらが舞う中で、ハルカは新しい一歩を踏み出しました。En: I'll walk together with everyone." As the cherry blossoms danced in the air, Haruka took a new step forward. Vocabulary Words:bathed: 降り注いでいましたbloom: 満開strolling: 歩くcoordinator: 調整役rely: 頼んでcrushed: 押しつぶされそうexpectations: 期待strengths: 力calligraphy: 書道display: 展示decorate: 飾るanxious: 不安waterlogged: 水浸しswiftly: あっという間adorned: 飾りsettled: 取り戻しましたrealized: 気付きましたachieve: 出せるbreeze: 春風step forward: 一歩を踏み出しましたgently: そっとcultural: 文化skilled: 上手support: 助けられてcooperation: 協力moment: 一瞬clouded: 曇りindoors: 室内cherry blossoms: 桜depend: 頼られる

WMAL GUEST: 8:35 AM - INTERVIEW - MIKE LITTERST - Spokesperson for the National Mall and Memorial Parks in the National Park Service - discussed the latest Cherry Blossoms update and preview Kite Festival this weekend SOCIAL MEDIA: https://x.com/NationalMallNPS Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @Jgunlock, @patricepinkfile, and @heatherhunterdc. Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Friday, March 28, 2025 / 8 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Blooming Bonds: How Cooperation Blossomed at the Flower Market Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-03-26-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De zon scheen helder op de Amsterdamse Bloemenmarkt.En: The sun shone brightly on the Amsterdamse Bloemenmarkt.Nl: Het was voorjaar.En: It was springtime.Nl: Overal waren tulpen, narcissen en andere bloeiende planten.En: Tulips, daffodils, and other blooming plants were everywhere.Nl: De lucht was vol met de zoete geur van verse bloemen.En: The air was filled with the sweet scent of fresh flowers.Nl: Femke liep glimlachend van kraam naar kraam.En: Femke walked smiling from stall to stall.Nl: Ze was een jonge botanist en hield van zeldzame bloemen.En: She was a young botanist and loved rare flowers.Nl: Haar broer, Jasper, volgde haar met een zucht.En: Her brother, Jasper, followed her with a sigh.Nl: Hij vond bloemen wel mooi, maar niet zo belangrijk.En: He thought flowers were beautiful, but not that important.Nl: "Femke, waarom moeten we uren op deze markt doorbrengen?"En: "Femke, why do we have to spend hours at this market?"Nl: vroeg Jasper terwijl hij naar een pot met paarse hyacinten wees.En: Jasper asked as he pointed to a pot of purple hyacinths.Nl: "Ik zoek iets speciaals," antwoordde Femke enthousiast.En: "I'm looking for something special," answered Femke enthusiastically.Nl: "Een zeldzame plant die mijn lentetuin compleet maakt."En: "A rare plant that will complete my spring garden."Nl: Jasper haalde zijn schouders op.En: Jasper shrugged.Nl: "Oké, als het maar niet te duur is."En: "Okay, as long as it's not too expensive."Nl: Femke knikte, maar in haar hoofd droomde ze al van een prachtige bloem die niet iedereen had.En: Femke nodded, but in her mind, she was already dreaming of a beautiful flower that not everyone had.Nl: Ze naderde een kraam waar een zeldzame bloeiende plant stond.En: She approached a stall where a rare blooming plant stood.Nl: Het was precies de plant die ze zocht.En: It was exactly the plant she was looking for.Nl: "Wow, kijk eens, Jasper!En: "Wow, look, Jasper!Nl: Daar is hij," riep Femke uit met ogen vol vreugde.En: There it is," Femke cried out with eyes full of joy.Nl: Echter, naast haar stond een andere tuinliefhebber.En: However, next to her stood another gardening enthusiast.Nl: Hij keek net zo verlangend naar de plant.En: He looked just as longing at the plant.Nl: De verkoper glimlachte vriendelijk, maar vertelde dat er maar één van deze plant beschikbaar was en dat hij erg duur was.En: The vendor smiled kindly but said that there was only one of these plants available and that it was very expensive.Nl: Femke zuchtte.En: Femke sighed.Nl: Haar budget was beperkt.En: Her budget was limited.Nl: Ze wist dat ze met Jasper moest praten.En: She knew she had to talk with Jasper.Nl: Samen overlegden ze even.En: They conferred for a moment.Nl: Jasper, hoewel niet al te enthousiast in het begin, wilde zijn zus graag helpen.En: Jasper, though not too enthusiastic at first, wanted to help his sister.Nl: Femke nam een besluit.En: Femke made a decision.Nl: Ze stapte naar de andere tuinliefhebber toe en stelde voor: "Misschien kunnen we de plant delen?En: She stepped up to the other gardening enthusiast and suggested, "Perhaps we can share the plant?Nl: We kopen hem samen en zorgen om de beurt voor hem."En: We'll buy it together and take turns caring for it."Nl: De andere tuinliefhebber, een oudere man met een warme glimlach, keek verrast maar blij.En: The other gardening enthusiast, an older man with a warm smile, looked surprised but happy.Nl: "Dat is een uitstekend idee," zei hij.En: "That's an excellent idea," he said.Nl: "Ik ben Gerard.En: "I'm Gerard.Nl: En jij?"En: And you?"Nl: "Femke," glimlachte ze, opluchting voelend.En: "Femke," she smiled, feeling relieved.Nl: Ze schudden elkaar de hand.En: They shook hands.Nl: Samen met Jasper betaalden ze voor de plant.En: Together with Jasper, they paid for the plant.Nl: Terwijl ze de markt verliet, voelde Femke zich gelukkig.En: As she left the market, Femke felt happy.Nl: Ze had niet alleen de zeldzame plant gevonden, maar ook een nieuwe vriend.En: She had not only found the rare plant but also made a new friend.Nl: Femke leerde dat samenwerken soms de beste oplossing is.En: Femke learned that cooperation is sometimes the best solution.Nl: Haar hart was vol vreugde.En: Her heart was full of joy.Nl: Ze zag hoe een simpele samenwerking haar passie voor tuinieren kon versterken.En: She saw how a simple collaboration could strengthen her passion for gardening.Nl: Met een lichte stap liep ze verder, klaar om van het aankomende groeiseizoen te genieten.En: With a light step, she walked on, ready to enjoy the upcoming growing season. Vocabulary Words:shone: scheenbrightly: helderspringtime: voorjaarbotanist: botanistrare: zeldzameblooming: bloeiendestall: kraamsighed: zuchtteshrugged: haalde zijn schouders opbudget: budgetlimited: beperktenthusiast: tuinliefhebbervendor: verkoperconferred: overlegdenshare: delenexcellent: uitstekendrelieved: opluchtingcooperation: samenwerkensolution: oplossingsimple: simpelecollaboration: samenwerkingstrengthen: versterkenupcoming: aankomendegrowing season: groeiseizoenpurchase: betalen voorlonging: verlangendsuggested: stelde voorgestured: weesapproached: naderdejoy: vreugde

75 minutes of percussion-loaded steppers and proggy goods by Brussels-based rising star ttyfal. Blooming after the cold winter, ttyfal warms us up with a hot mix that slowly and skillfully builds into some serious grooves. Emerging from Leipzig, the Brussels-based star is making waves, playing at some of the hottest clubs and parties around including Nachti, Salon des Amateurs and Gayhaze. Buckle up for a deep dive into a 2000s prog-infused journey. We caught up on the first day of spring to talk about ttyfal's exciting agenda, her moniker Duo Paradise and our shared passion for 00s grooves. Full interview: https://oddysee.fm/podcasts/ttyfal/ @ttyfal

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Blooming Resilience: How Rain Transformed a Tulip Festival Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-03-25-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: Onder de grijze lentelucht van Lisse strekte zich een zee van kleur uit.En: Under the gray spring sky of Lisse, a sea of color stretched out.Nl: Tulpen, in alle denkbare tinten, dansten zachtjes in de bries.En: Tulips, in all imaginable shades, danced gently in the breeze.Nl: Maarten had dat jaar hard gewerkt op zijn tulpenvelden.En: Maarten had worked hard that year on his tulip fields.Nl: Hij wou schitteren op het aanstaande lentefestival.En: He wanted to shine at the upcoming spring festival.Nl: Vorig jaar was zijn oogst slecht en de schaamte knaagde nog steeds aan hem.En: Last year, his harvest was poor, and the shame still gnawed at him.Nl: Sanne, de enthousiaste coördinator van het festival, was druk bezig.En: Sanne, the enthusiastic coordinator of the festival, was busy.Nl: Ze wilde dat dit festival een vreugdevolle herinnering zou worden voor de gemeenschap.En: She wanted this festival to be a joyful memory for the community.Nl: Haar telefoon geleek wel vastgeplakt aan haar hand terwijl ze taken aan het afvinken was.En: Her phone seemed as though it was glued to her hand as she checked off tasks.Nl: Maar dan dreigde de zon te verdwijnen.En: But then, the sun threatened to disappear.Nl: Donkere wolken pakten zich samen boven het landschap.En: Dark clouds gathered over the landscape.Nl: Regen, precies waar Maarten bang voor was.En: Rain, exactly what Maarten feared.Nl: Hij keek naar de hemel, bezorgd over zijn tulpen.En: He looked at the sky, worried about his tulips.Nl: "Ze zijn kwetsbaar," mompelde hij tegen zichzelf.En: "They are vulnerable," he mumbled to himself.Nl: Sanne voelde de eerste druppels en keek om zich heen.En: Sanne felt the first drops and looked around.Nl: Hoe kon ze de festiviteiten laten doorgaan als de regen de voorbereidingen zou verstoren?En: How could she let the festivities continue if the rain would disrupt the preparations?Nl: Ze maakte zich zorgen over het weerbericht, dat meer regen voorspelde.En: She worried about the weather forecast, which predicted more rain.Nl: Maarten besloot dat hij zijn tulpen niet aan de genade van het weer konden overlaten.En: Maarten decided that he couldn't leave his tulips at the mercy of the weather.Nl: Met de hulp van enkele vrienden bracht hij ze naar een tijdelijk onderdak in een grote schuur.En: With the help of some friends, he moved them to temporary shelter in a large barn.Nl: "We moeten creatief zijn," zei hij tegen zichzelf, terwijl hij planten voorzichtig verplaatste.En: "We need to be creative," he said to himself as he carefully relocated plants.Nl: Ondertussen overlegde Sanne met anderen over het versturen van een bericht aan alle bezoekers.En: Meanwhile, Sanne consulted with others about sending a message to all visitors.Nl: Ze dacht aan een alternatief plan.En: She thought of an alternative plan.Nl: De open veldfeesten konden anders worden ingevuld.En: The open field festivities could be realized differently.Nl: Misschien een binnenlocatie?En: Perhaps an indoor location?Nl: Ineens had ze een idee.En: Suddenly, she had an idea.Nl: De regen hield even op.En: The rain briefly stopped.Nl: Sanne zocht Maarten op in de schuur.En: Sanne sought out Maarten in the barn.Nl: "Maarten, laten we de schuur omtoveren tot een tulpenpaleis," stelde ze voor.En: "Maarten, let's transform the barn into a tulip palace," she suggested.Nl: Maarten keek haar verrast aan, maar hij vond het een briljant idee.En: Maarten looked at her in surprise but found it a brilliant idea.Nl: Samen begonnen ze met de voorbereidingen.En: Together, they began the preparations.Nl: Met de hulp van vrijwilligers en dorpsbewoners veranderde de schuur in een wonderland van kleuren.En: With the help of volunteers and villagers, the barn turned into a wonderland of colors.Nl: Maartens tulpen stonden in volle pracht onder de schuurlampen, elk bloemblad sprankelend met frisse regendruppels.En: Maarten's tulips stood in full splendor under the barn lights, each petal glistening with fresh raindrops.Nl: Op de dag van het festival stroomden mensen binnen.En: On the day of the festival, people streamed in.Nl: De regen trommelde zachtjes op het dak, maar de harten van de aanwezigen waren warm.En: The rain drummed softly on the roof, but the hearts of those present were warm.Nl: "Schitterend!"En: "Magnificent!"Nl: riepen de kinderen.En: the children exclaimed.Nl: Volwassenen bewonderden de creativiteit van het team.En: Adults admired the creativity of the team.Nl: Het festival, anders dan anders, was een groot succes.En: The festival, different than usual, was a great success.Nl: Maarten merkte dat zijn angsten vervaagden.En: Maarten noticed that his fears faded.Nl: Zijn tulpen kregen het applaus dat ze verdienden.En: His tulips received the applause they deserved.Nl: En Sanne besefte dat flexibiliteit soms de mooiste kansen biedt.En: And Sanne realized that flexibility sometimes provides the most beautiful opportunities.Nl: Het werd een bijzondere dag, gekoesterd door allemaal.En: It became a special day, cherished by all.Nl: De avond viel over Lisse.En: Evening fell over Lisse.Nl: De regen hield op, maar de glimlacht op de gezichten van de bezoekers bleef.En: The rain stopped, but the smile on the faces of the visitors remained.Nl: Voor Maarten en Sanne betekende het festival een nieuw begin, een herinnering aan de kracht van samenwerking en aan passen als de natuur zijn eigen plannen heeft.En: For Maarten and Sanne, the festival symbolized a new beginning, a reminder of the power of collaboration and adapting when nature has its own plans. Vocabulary Words:gnawed: knaagdeenthusiastic: enthousiastecoordinator: coördinatorgathered: pakten zich samenmercy: genadetemporary: tijdelijkshelter: onderdakcreative: creatiefrelocated: verplaatsteconsulted: overlegdealternative: alternatieftransform: omtoverenbrilliant: briljantvolunteers: vrijwilligerssplendor: prachtglistening: sprankelendstreamed: stroomdendrummed: trommeldemagnificent: schitterendadmired: bewonderdenflexibility: flexibiliteitcherished: gekoesterdremained: bleefsymbolized: betekendeadapting: passen aanpredict: voorspeldevulnerable: kwetsbaardisrupt: verstorencollaboration: samenwerkingopportunities: kansen

Building Roots and Blooming in ChristThis podcast is a transformative journey for anyone seeking or finding spiritual renewal with Jesus.   Whether you are navigating a dry, challenging season—feeling like you're wandering in a desert—or already experiencing the vibrant flourishing of faith, this show is designed for you. We explore how deep, steadfast roots in Christ can transform life's hardships into opportunities for growth, encouraging you to bloom even amidst adversity. With a blend of personal stories, scripture-based insights, and empowering "I am" statements, each episode invites you to:Deepen Your Faith: Learn practical steps for building a strong spiritual foundation through prayer, scripture, and community.Embrace Growth: Discover how life's deserts can become the soil for a profound, resilient bloom in Christ.Live Out Discipleship: Be inspired to extend your flourishing faith by guiding and mentoring others on their journey toward Jesus.Join us as we delve into the beauty of transformation, finding hope in every season and purpose in our calling to lead others toward the life-changing love of Christ.And save this list of encouraging "I AM" statements rooted in the truth of Christ. These declarations remind you of your identity, strength, and purpose in Him. You can use these as daily affirmations, share them in your podcast, or let them inspire you during moments of doubt:I am loved and cherished by God. (Remember that His love for you is unconditional and eternal.)I am forgiven and redeemed through Christ's sacrifice. (Your past is washed away, and you stand renewed in His grace.)I am a new creation in Christ. (The old has passed away; you are reborn in the power of His resurrection.)I am empowered by the Holy Spirit to overcome every challenge. (With Christ's strength, you can face life's obstacles and emerge victorious.)I am chosen and called for a purpose. (God has uniquely equipped you to reflect His light and serve others.)I am strong and courageous because the Lord is my strength. (Even in moments of fear, His power gives you boldness.)I am free from the bondage of sin in Christ. (Embrace the liberty and new life that His forgiveness provides.)I am a beacon of hope and a witness to His transforming love. (Your life tells a story of redemption that can guide others toward Him.)I am continuously growing and maturing in my faith. (Each day is an opportunity to deepen your roots and blossom in Christ.)I am a living testament to God's grace and mercy. (Your life reflects the beauty of His unending compassion.)These statements are not just words—they are declarations of the reality found in Christ. Let them remind you that in every season, you are deeply rooted in His love and destined to bloom with purpose and passion.

Send us a textWhat does it really take to break free from toxic relationship patterns and transform your pain into purpose? Aneta Waclaw's journey offers a roadmap for anyone stuck in cycles of unhealthy connections.From the outside, Aneta's life in Chicago looked perfect—pursuing her dream career as a hairstylist. But beneath the surface, she struggled with poor self-image and found herself in a marriage that slowly dismantled her sense of self. "He hated how I looked, how I dressed, how I talked, who I hung out with—everything," she reveals about her ex-husband. "I truly had to lose myself to find myself again."Her healing journey wasn't instant. Even after divorce at 23, she continued attracting toxic patterns until making the radical decision to move abroad where nobody knew her. This brave step became the foundation for profound inner work that eventually led to her creating the "Nourished from Inside Out" podcast and writing "Blooming with Self-Love," a positive affirmations and gratitude journal.Aneta shares practical wisdom on rebuilding self-confidence through daily mirror work, setting boundaries to protect your peace, and recognizing relationship red flags. Perhaps most powerfully, she reframes personal struggles as purposeful stepping stones: "Your challenges, there's purpose in them. You just have to look a little deeper to see the positive side." Her final advice? "Always date yourself. Be your best friend, be your best date." This conversation offers hope that no matter how broken you feel, healing and finding your purpose are always possible.Want to be a guest on Living the Dream with Curveball? Send Curtis Jackson a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1628631536976x919760049303001600Ready to transform your own relationship patterns? Listen now, and don't forget to subscribe and share this episode with someone who might need this message of hope and practical healing.

Cherry blossoms have started blooming in Tokyo this season, the Japan Meteorological Agency announced Monday.

Pastor Chris Waldvogel  ~  3rd Sunday in Lent   Old Testament:  Ezekiel 33:7-20 Epistle:  1 Corinthians 10:1-13 Gospel:  Luke 13:1-9 The post March 23, 2025 ~ “From Barren to Blooming” ~ Luke 13:1-9 appeared first on Beautiful Savior Fargo.

Happy Spring!Beef: Warmer weather has jump-started the beef market, with strip loins and ribeyes seeing a price surge. Production is inching up, but inventories remain tight, and thin meats like flanks, sirloin flaps, and skirts will rise through Cinco de Mayo. Outside of grinds moving lower, waiting to buy could mean paying more later.Poultry: Chicken wings are dropping in price, while breasts continue to climb, and tenders remain steady. Production is up 3% from last year, but the hatch rate has dipped below the ideal 80%. Despite 11 new avian flu cases affecting 1.8 million birds – mostly egg layers – egg prices are still decreasing.Grains: Grain markets are steady, with corn up slightly and soy and wheat holding firm. Concerns are rising over U.S. export fees, which could impact shipments to China and disrupt commodity exports.Pork: Pork bellies dropped again to $137 from last week's $145, with more potential downside ahead. Loins remain a great value, while butts are holding steady after recent price increases.Savalfoods.com | Find us on Social Media: Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, LinkedIn

In this inspiring episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty welcomes Aneta Waclaw, an author, speaker, and host of Nourished Inside Out. Aneta shares her personal journey of overcoming toxic relationships, breaking free from limiting beliefs, and transforming struggles into a powerful purpose-driven life. Through a blend of emotional healing, neuroscience, and holistic wellness, Aneta helps others rebuild their self-worth, step into confidence, and create lives they truly love. If you've ever felt stuck in negative patterns, feared starting over, or doubted your self-worth, this conversation is for you.   About the Guest:   Aneta Waclaw is a coach, author, and podcast host dedicated to helping people break free from toxic relationships and embrace self-love. Her book, Blooming with Self-Love, serves as a roadmap for healing, self-care, and personal transformation. Through her podcast and growing Substack community, she shares wisdom on relationships, personal growth, and mental wellness.   Key Takeaways:   ✅ Your Struggles Can Lead to Your Purpose: Hardships don't define us—how we rise from them does. ✅ Breaking Free from Toxic Cycles: Recognizing red flags and building self-awareness are key to escaping unhealthy relationships. ✅ Fear of Starting Over is an Illusion: You're not starting from zero—you're rebuilding from experience and wisdom. ✅ Rewiring Your Mindset is Essential: Shifting from victimhood to empowerment helps create lasting change. ✅ Self-Care is More Than a Spa Day: True self-care is setting boundaries, reprogramming negative self-talk, and surrounding yourself with the right influences. ✅ You Are Never Alone: Healing is possible, and there is a whole community ready to support you on your journey.   Connect with Aneta Waclaw:  

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In the world of art and creativity, there are moments when we must pause, reflect, and rediscover ourselves. That's exactly what Lori Siebert and Jamie Jamison have done with their inspiring podcast, Rebloom. Now in its second season, the show has blossomed into a space for deep conversations about personal growth, resilience, and the creative journey.Recently, Lori and Jamie took time to reflect on their first year of Rebloom, sharing how they've evolved, embraced change, and found new inspiration along the way. Their discussion was a beautiful reminder that, like nature, artists experience seasons—some full of vibrant creativity and others requiring rest and renewal.As the Rebloom Podcast enters its second season, Lori and Jamie are excited to continue diving into meaningful conversations about creativity, personal growth, and embracing life's transitions. They aim to inspire listeners to rediscover their passions, explore new possibilities, and, most importantly, give themselves permission to evolve. Whether you're an artist, a creative entrepreneur, or simply someone navigating a season of change, Rebloom offers a refreshing perspective on how to cultivate beauty and meaning in your life.Follow along as Lori and Jamie continue to share their journey, inspiring others to bloom in their own way—again and again. You can tune in to the Rebloom.Podcast on your favorite podcast platform and follow Lori Siebert and Jamie Jamison on social media to see their latest creative work.Thank You to Our Sponsors: Jet Creative and UrbanStems!· Jet Creative: A women-owned marketing firm committed to community and empowerment. Whether you're launching a podcast or building a website, Jet Creative can help you get started. Visit JetCreative.com/Podcast to kickstart your journey!· UrbanStems: Your go-to source for fresh, gorgeous bouquets and thoughtful gifts, delivered coast to coast. Treat yourself—or someone you love—with 20% off! Use code BLOOMBIG20 at checkout.ReBloom Website: https://rebloompodcast.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebloom.podcast/Live Courageously ReBloom Retreat: https://tickets.madtixevents.com/e/livecourageouslyrebloom-may2025Lori SiebertWebsite: https://lorisiebert.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lorisiebert.studio/Jamie JamisonWebsite: https://alajamie.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alajamie/

In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, discusses the top 10 blooming shrubs of spring. Learn the blooming cycle of different plants like lilacs, forsythia, and redbuds, and how their bloom times can vary depending on factors like elevation and sun exposure.Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network/

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Blooming Connections: A Story of Passion and Discovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-03-14-22-34-01-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De lentezon straalde over de Keukenhof.En: The spring sun shone over the Keukenhof.Nl: Duizenden tulpen, hyacinten en narcissen wiegden zachtjes in de bries.En: Thousands of tulips, hyacinths, and daffodils swayed gently in the breeze.Nl: Het was een perfecte dag om de tuinen te verkennen.En: It was a perfect day to explore the gardens.Nl: Jeroen, een gepassioneerd landschapfotograaf, dwaalde langs de paden.En: Jeroen, a passionate landscape photographer, wandered along the paths.Nl: Hij zocht naar inspiratie, weg van de drukte van de stad.En: He sought inspiration, away from the hustle and bustle of the city.Nl: Zijn camera hing altijd om zijn nek, klaar om elk magisch moment vast te leggen.En: His camera always hung around his neck, ready to capture any magical moment.Nl: Ondertussen liep Anouk, een gedreven botaniste, door de tuinen met haar goede vriendin Marlies.En: Meanwhile, Anouk, a driven botanist, walked through the gardens with her good friend Marlies.Nl: Ze werkte aan een belangrijk onderzoeksproject over tulpenvarianten.En: She was working on an important research project about tulip variants.Nl: Marlies genoot van de prachtige bloemen, maar Anouk had een scherpe focus: ze moest een zeldzame tulpenvariant vinden voor haar studie.En: Marlies enjoyed the beautiful flowers, but Anouk had a sharp focus: she needed to find a rare tulip variant for her study.Nl: Echter, ondanks het uitgebreide veld vol kleurrijke bloemen, ontsnapte die ene tulpenvariant aan haar aandacht.En: However, despite the expansive field full of colorful flowers, that one tulip variant eluded her attention.Nl: Jeroen stopte plotseling.En: Jeroen stopped suddenly.Nl: Hij had de perfecte compositie gevonden: een groep feloranje tulpen in het gouden ochtendlicht.En: He had found the perfect composition: a group of bright orange tulips in the golden morning light.Nl: Maar voordat hij zijn foto kon nemen, trok iets anders zijn aandacht.En: But before he could take his photo, something else caught his attention.Nl: Hij hoorde een opgewonden stem.En: He heard an excited voice.Nl: "Marlies, kijk hier eens!"En: "Marlies, look here!"Nl: riep Anouk.En: Anouk exclaimed.Nl: Maar toen viel haar gezicht in teleurstelling.En: But then her face fell in disappointment.Nl: Het was niet de zeldzame tulp die ze zocht.En: It was not the rare tulip she was searching for.Nl: Jeroen benaderde hen nieuwsgierig.En: Jeroen approached them curiously.Nl: "Kan ik helpen?"En: "Can I help?"Nl: vroeg hij vriendelijk.En: he asked kindly.Nl: Anouk keek op en lachte verlegen.En: Anouk looked up and smiled shyly.Nl: "Ja, graag," antwoordde ze, "Ik ben op zoek naar een zeldzame tulpenvariant voor mijn onderzoek."En: "Yes, please," she replied, "I'm looking for a rare tulip variant for my research."Nl: Jeroen besloot zijn zoektocht naar de perfecte foto even opzij te zetten en bood aan om te helpen.En: Jeroen decided to set aside his quest for the perfect photo for a moment and offered to help.Nl: Samen begonnen ze door de tuinen te struinen, op zoek naar dat ene bijzondere bloempje.En: Together, they began to wander through the gardens, searching for that one special little flower.Nl: Terwijl ze liepen, stelde Anouk voor om enkele van haar wetenschappelijke inzichten te delen die Jeroen wellicht konden helpen in zijn fotografie.En: As they walked, Anouk suggested sharing some of her scientific insights that might help Jeroen in his photography.Nl: Na enige tijd stuitten ze op een afgelegen gedeelte van de tuin.En: After some time, they stumbled upon a secluded section of the garden.Nl: Tot hun verrassing zagen ze een overvloed aan de zeldzame tulpen waar Anouk naar op zoek was.En: To their surprise, they saw an abundance of the rare tulips Anouk was seeking.Nl: Een golf van vreugde overspoelde hen.En: A wave of joy washed over them.Nl: Jeroen hief zijn camera op en ving het moment van ontdekking en blijdschap vast.En: Jeroen raised his camera and captured the moment of discovery and happiness.Nl: Het was de perfecte foto die hij zocht.En: It was the perfect photo he was looking for.Nl: Anouk verzamelde snel haar gegevens en bedankte Jeroen hartelijk.En: Anouk quickly gathered her data and thanked Jeroen warmly.Nl: Hun gedeelde ervaringen brachten hen dichter bij elkaar.En: Their shared experiences brought them closer together.Nl: Ze realiseerden zich dat hun passies elkaar aanvulden, waardoor een betekenisvolle band ontstond.En: They realized that their passions complemented each other, forming a meaningful bond.Nl: De tijd in de Keukenhof leerde Jeroen om niet alleen naar perfectie te streven, maar om ook het onverwachte te waarderen.En: The time in the Keukenhof taught Jeroen not only to strive for perfection but also to appreciate the unexpected.Nl: Anouk opende haar geest voor samenwerking en waardeerde de frisse kijk van iemand buiten haar vakgebied.En: Anouk opened her mind to collaboration and appreciated the fresh perspective of someone outside her field.Nl: Terwijl de zon langzaam onderging, liepen Jeroen en Anouk samen door de tuin, wetende dat hun eerste ontmoeting slechts het begin was van iets moois.En: As the sun slowly set, Jeroen and Anouk walked together through the garden, knowing that their first meeting was just the beginning of something beautiful. Vocabulary Words:shone: straaldethousands: duizendenhyacinths: hyacintenswayed: wiegdenbreeze: briespassionate: gepassioneerdlandscape: landschapphotographer: fotograafwandered: dwaaldepaths: padenhustle and bustle: drukteinspiration: inspiratiebotanist: botanisteresearch project: onderzoeksprojectsharp focus: scherpe focusrare: zeldzamevariant: variantexpansive: uitgebreidfield: veldeluded: ontsnaptecomposition: compositieexclaimed: riepdisappointment: teleurstellingcuriously: nieuwsgierigshyly: verlegenquest: zoektochtsecluded: afgelegenabundance: overvloedwave: golfappreciate: waarderen

After the BIg Wigs live show last week at City Winery, the girls are back in studio to recap the Knockouts festival. Anna's rocking a raspy low tone on the show after talking for seven hours straight on two different panels while Dre spent the weekend house hunting with her parents all around Jersey. The Big Wig Bites segment is sooo back with a Hillstone Osaka style pressed sushi shoutout. Plus Dre tries Outback Steakhouse for the first time and gives her review of the blooming onion…because obviously. Also Wendy Williams drops a handwritten note from her window and plans to stop by The View on Friday for a TV appearance. Lady Gaga is back on SNL, Kylie and Timmy C popped up at Indian Wells and Bianca Censori may or may not be roller-skating to work fully naked (??). Rihanna just gave birth to her second baby in pearls and Celine sunnies, naturally. Over in reality tv land, The Traitors crowned a winner and Anna debriefs on the Love Is Blind Reunion. Watch the most recent Celeb-Catchup with Carolyn Tiger and Tom Sandoval on YouTube. And find us on Tiktok, & Instagram. Follow Anna & Dre, your biggest wigs!

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This is the story of Ama Wat, a young woman coming of age in the pursuit of happiness and wholeness.

In case you missed it… Tiffy turned 60 and celebrated in fabulous Tiffy fashion! Join friends and guests Henry Abuto and Tony Green for a recap on the fabulous January celebration. Held at the Crescent Hotel in Fort Worth, the event featured a Gucci Blooms theme, incredible décor, and a heartwarming charitable touch with Saving Hope Rescue. I'm sharing the behind-the-scenes details and day-of touches that made the party so authentically me. Tune in for a conversation filled with laughter, gratitude, and a celebration of community and authenticity!Follow Henry and Tony!Henry Abuto: https://www.instagram.com/henryabuto/?hl=enTony Green: https://www.instagram.com/tonyeveryman/?hl=enCheck out our podcast, now on video, on my YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLzeA0jBX83j4wqpA2r9lpQTune in NOW and don't forget to subscribe, listen, rate, and review!To learn more about your host, Tiffany Blackmon…Check out my website,https://tiffanycblackmon.comSubscribe on YouTube, Tiffany Blackmonhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLzeA0jBX83j4wqpA2r9lpQFollow me on Instagram, @tiffanycblackmonhttps://www.instagram.com/tiffanycblackmonFollow me on Facebook, Tiffany Blackmonhttps://www.facebook.com/tiffanyslifestyleSubscribe to my newsletter so you never miss anything:https://bit.ly/44bk6fW

This week, Nathan encourages you to plant what's blooming now! Late winter blooming plants are reminders that the gray days of winter will soon be surpassed by the warm spring nights. He talks about some of the classic and well-known bloomers such as forsythia, daffodil, hyacinth, and lenten rose. But he also discusses some once beloved but now almost forgotten selections like the super fragrant winter honeysuckle and the delightful ground cover winter jasmine. Join Nathan as he helps you choose plants that will be a long-lived reminder of the spring days around the corner!

In this episode, we dive deep into the subtle yet powerful role our minds play when it comes to setting boundaries. Do we shy away from establishing limits because we're afraid of offending others, or is it our desire to be seen as kind-hearted that holds us back? If you've ever found yourself constantly giving in, feeling drained, or realizing you're always the one getting the short end of the stick, this episode is for you.Dr. Judith shares her invaluable insights on the transformative concept of BLOOM by setting boundaries with love. For some, this is a delicate art; for others, it's a source of fear. But one thing is crystal clear: avoiding boundaries has serious consequences on your soul, the very essence that is here to grow, learn, and explore your true self and the world around you.Tune in to discover what BLOOMING in love really means, plus another thought-provoking acronym to guide you as you reflect on your own boundaries—whether in intimate connections or social relationships. This episode will leave you thinking, reflecting, and ready to create the space you truly deserve.

In this episode, Ken and Lisa of Watters Garden Center discuss spring poppies and their spring blooming companions. Spring is here and it's time to get those spring flowers into your garden. Poppies are perfect along with snapdragon, gardenia, and lilac. Why are these plants great together in your garden?Listen in to find out.Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network/

Guest pastor John Schenck talks about how God gives us opportunities even in ways we may not expect. Scripture reading: Colossians 4:1-9.

Bloomers in the Garden • 3.1.25 • Stinky Skunks Be Gone! • Cutting Back Ornamental Grasses • Whats the Buz w/ Fungus Gnats? • The Ant Scouts Are Out & About • The PHS Philadelphia Flower Show Is Blooming!    Our first segment is going to be a real stinker! Skunks are becoming active and they can become a real nusance! We'll give you some tips how to repel them that don't stink in our 1st segment! If you have Ornamental Grasses in your landscape it's time to cut them back. We'll tell you how in our 2nd Segment! Do you have Fungus Gnats buzing all around your house- plants? Hear how to control them in our 3rd segment! It's time to prepare for the coming war with Ants! Scouts are soon coming out to find food sources in your home! Here how to prepare for the onslot in our 4th segment. The Philadelphia Flower Show States Today! Hear why you should go in our final segment. Philadelphia, South Jersey, & Delaware Valley  Saturdays at 8am 860am | WWDB-AM  Saturday at 6am & 5pm |93.5FM & 1540am WNWR "The Word"....  NYC Tri-State Area Sundays at 8am 1250 AM "Classic Oldies" WMTR Bloomers in the Garden helps you and your neighbors have more beautiful yards, gardens and landscapes. Len is your “go-to” source for practical information, solid “local” advice that applies to the Delaware Valley. Learn about products and plants you can pronounce that are available at local Independent Garden Centers. Get inspired and confident to try new things, building on our past successful recommendations. Len Schroeder has a rich family heritage of horticulture dating back over 100 years. His own experience spans over 30 years as Owner of Bloomers Home & Garden Center. Bloomers is a Retail Garden Center that caters to the home gardener and the do-it-yourself landscaper. Bloomers prides itself on its staff training. We translate the often confusing gardening information into easy to understand, executable tasks. Len brings a professional lifetime of sorting out plants and products that work when customers get them home. Have a question for us or a topic you like us to discuss? Have a question for us or a topic you like us to discuss? Call the Bloomer's Garden Hotline” at (609)685-1880 to leave your question, your name and the town you're from! You can also write to len@bloomers.com ....

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Blooming Dreams: Balancing Art and Academics in Winter Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-02-24-23-34-01-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De ochtendzon scheen zachtjes over de Keukenhof-tuinen.En: The morning sun gently shone over the Keukenhof gardens.Nl: Het was winter, en er was een lichte vorst op de grond.En: It was winter, and there was a light frost on the ground.Nl: Lieke wandelde met Joris en Tess langs de verlaten paden.En: Lieke walked with Joris and Tess along the deserted paths.Nl: Hoewel de bloemen nog niet bloeiden, voelde de lucht fris en vol belofte.En: Although the flowers were not yet blooming, the air felt fresh and full of promise.Nl: Lieke zuchtte.En: Lieke sighed.Nl: De druk van haar eindexamens hing zwaar op haar schouders.En: The pressure of her final exams weighed heavily on her shoulders.Nl: "Je moet ontspannen," zei Joris met een glimlach.En: "You need to relax," said Joris with a smile.Nl: Hij keek naar de kale bomen om hen heen.En: He looked at the bare trees around them.Nl: "De zoning traag.En: "The sun is moving slowly.Nl: Je hebt tijd."En: You have time."Nl: Lieke glimlachte zwakjes.En: Lieke smiled weakly.Nl: "Maar ik moet ook mijn kunstwerk afmaken voor de tentoonstelling," zei ze.En: "But I also need to finish my artwork for the exhibition," she said.Nl: De gedachte gaf haar kriebels van opwinding en angst.En: The thought gave her jitters of excitement and anxiety.Nl: "Tess, vertel haar," zei Joris, zijn lokken wuivend in de wind.En: "Tess, tell her," Joris said, his locks waving in the wind.Nl: Tess keek Lieke strak aan.En: Tess looked at Lieke intently.Nl: "Je kunt het, Lieke.En: "You can do it, Lieke.Nl: Je moet gewoon een plan hebben," moedigde ze aan.En: You just need to have a plan," she encouraged.Nl: Tess wist hoe het voelde om onzeker te zijn, maar ze wilde Lieke niet laten opgeven.En: Tess knew how it felt to be uncertain, but she didn't want Lieke to give up.Nl: Lieke besloot hun advies te volgen.En: Lieke decided to follow their advice.Nl: Ze maakte een strak schema.En: She made a strict schedule.Nl: Elke dag zou ze een deel van haar tijd besteden aan studeren en een ander deel aan haar kunst.En: Every day, she would spend part of her time studying and another part on her art.Nl: Ze werkte hard, haar penseel drukken op het doek, terwijl ze haar schoolboeken doorbleef bladeren.En: She worked hard, pressing her brush onto the canvas while continuing to leaf through her schoolbooks.Nl: De grote dag van het examen brak aan.En: The big day of the exam arrived.Nl: Lieke was nerveus, maar gefocust.En: Lieke was nervous but focused.Nl: Met een diepe ademhaling begon ze het examen.En: With a deep breath, she began the exam.Nl: Haar hart klopte in haar borst, maar ze wist dat ze voorbereid was.En: Her heart pounded in her chest, but she knew she was prepared.Nl: Net toen ze haar examen had ingeleverd, kreeg ze een e-mail.En: Just as she handed in her exam, she received an email.Nl: Haar hart sprong op toen ze de uitnodiging zag voor haar kunstwerk op de Keukenhof-tentoonstelling.En: Her heart leaped when she saw the invitation for her artwork at the Keukenhof exhibition.Nl: Er stond echter een voorwaarde bij: ze moest haar examens halen.En: However, there was a condition: she had to pass her exams.Nl: Ze wachtte in spanning op de examenuitslag.En: She waited anxiously for the exam results.Nl: Toen de resultaten binnenkwamen, gloeide haar gezicht van vreugde.En: When the results came in, her face glowed with joy.Nl: Ze had het gehaald!En: She had made it!Nl: Haar inspanningen hadden vruchten afgeworpen.En: Her efforts had paid off.Nl: Lieke kon haar geluk niet geloven terwijl ze door de Keukenhof-tuinen wandelde, haar kunstwerk prachtig tentoongesteld.En: Lieke could not believe her luck as she walked through the Keukenhof gardens, her artwork beautifully displayed.Nl: Ze realiseerde zich dat ze zowel haar studie als haar passie voor kunst kon volgen.En: She realized she could follow both her studies and her passion for art.Nl: Met Tess en Joris aan haar zijde, wist ze dat ze verder kon groeien.En: With Tess and Joris by her side, she knew she could continue to grow.Nl: De winterkou maakte langzaam plaats voor de lente.En: The winter cold slowly gave way to spring.Nl: De bloemen stonden op het punt te bloeien en Lieke bekeek de tuinen met een nieuw perspectief.En: The flowers were about to bloom, and Lieke viewed the gardens with a new perspective.Nl: Ze had geleerd haar passies en verantwoordelijkheid te balanceren.En: She had learned to balance her passions and responsibilities.Nl: Voor het eerst voelde ze zich compleet, klaar om de toekomst aan te gaan met vertrouwen.En: For the first time, she felt complete and ready to face the future with confidence. Vocabulary Words:gently: zachtjesfrost: vorstdeserted: verlatenblooming: bloeidenpromise: beloftesighed: zuchttepressure: drukweighed: hingbare: kaleslowly: traagfinish: afmakenexhibition: tentoonstellingjitters: kriebelsuncertain: onzekerencouraged: moedigdestrict: strakschedule: schemacanvas: doekleaf through: doorbleef bladerennervous: nerveusfocused: gefocusdpounded: klopteprepared: voorbereidinvitation: uitnodigingcondition: voorwaardeanxiously: in spanningresults: uitslagefforts: inspanningendisplayed: tentoongesteldbalance: balanceren

Pastor Luke talks about how we make Christ's appeal to others. Scripture reference: 2 Corinthians 5:11-21.

In this episode, Johnny Mac shares five uplifting news stories. A lonely sunfish in a Japanese aquarium regains its health thanks to staff members' creative solutions during renovations. A 12-year-old boy identifies a meteorite after fireworks shatter his family's car window. Archaeologists uncover a once-in-a-century find in Pompeii, revealing a luxurious private bathhouse. The Brooklyn Botanic Garden witnesses the rare bloom of a foul-smelling corpse flower. Lastly, Jeff, a founder combating human trafficking, explains his light-hearted googly eyes project in Bend, Oregon's city art. 00:11 Lonely Sunfish Finds Comfort01:12 Meteorite Discovery by a 12-Year-Old02:00 Incredible Pompeii Archaeological Find03:11 The Blooming of the Corpse Flower03:47 Googly Eyes Mystery in OregonUnlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which says UNITERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed!  You also get 20+ other shows on the network ad-free!    

Blooming Health with Michelle Colee and Christina Embry: How Wildflower Clinic is Growing to Meet St. Johns County's Needs by 904 Now

While the Spring Festival may have concluded, the allure of Nianxiao flowers persists. These vibrant blooms, ranging from elegant orchids to cheerful 'emotional plants,' are now a staple in homes throughout China, enhancing both our spaces and spirits. We explore their increasing influence in the floral market. / Is leaving trash at the apartment door illegal (18:23)? On the show: Niu Honglin, Steve Hatherly & Yushan

Pastor Dan talks about how suffering forces us to rely on God. Scripture reading: 1 Peter 3:13-22.

We're talking Pokes and God Hand. Plus a whole bunch of fun segments and jingles to boot! Hosted by Perry Burkum (@PBurkum), Casey Gibson (@case_jets), Alex Culafi (@culafia) Hello, guvnah: (0:00:09) Discord Discush: (0:05:10) Rip Battle: (0:24:02) God Hand: (0:28:00) Quick Bites: (0:35:00) Number Trivia (w/ Josh and Ryne): (0:40:30) Who's That Pokemon Card?: (1:14:40) It's farewell, until next week: (1:39:10) Thank you for listening! We can tell that you are a good-looking person. Peep the discord: https://discord.gg/XPByvgvByQ Please write in to the show at TNPmailbag@gmail.com Tweet us @TalkNintendoPod and Instagram us at talknintendopodcast Please consider supporting us on Patreon! For just $1 you can get access to tons of exclusive content! Check us out at www.patreon.com/nwr

Henry says there should always be consequences to your actions, but wonders if a certain profession should be the cause for getting banned from volunteering, do you love it when flowers bloom, plus we have Bite of the Night and Headlines.

This week, in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, a beloved local is found, brutally murdered, and his wife is missing. Detectives quickly realize she isn't a victim, and start a manhunt for the seemingly mild mannered Grandma. But she is anything but mild mannered, as she stays one step ahead of the law, looking for people that resemble her, to steal their identity. Which leads to more murder! Will they get this Grandma on the run???Along the way, we find out that these "new" 4th of July displays are simply no good, that worm farming is big business, and that even you can't just kill people who look like you, until your identity is "clean"!!New episodes every Thursday!Donate at: patreon.com/crimeinsports or go to paypal.com and use our email: crimeinsports@gmail.comGo to shutupandgivememurder.com for all things Small Town Murder & Crime In Sports!Follow us on...twitter.com/@murdersmallfacebook.com/smalltownpodinstagram.com/smalltownmurderAlso, check out James & Jimmie's other show, Crime In Sports! On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Wondery, Wondery+, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.