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Sunday Worship for December 28, 2025, from Queen Anne Lutheran Church in Seattle, our 10:30 service— Guest Pastor Paul Hoffman; Cantor Kyle Haugen. Prelude—Noël Suisse: “Il est un petit l'ange”  (Swiss Noel: “He is a little angel”); Claude Balbastre (1724–1799)  • Introit—Hosea 11:1, Jeremiah 31:17 • Gathering Hymn— Lo, How A Rose E'er Blooming, (ELW 272) • First Reading— Isaiah 63:7-9 • Second Reading—Hebrews 2:10-18 • Gospel—Matthew 2:13-23 • Sermon—Rev. Paul Hoffman • Hymn of the Day—Gentle Joseph Heard a Warning (ACS 1060) • Distribution Hymn—What Feast of Love (ELW 487) • Sending Hymn —Let Our Gladness Have No End (ELW 291) • Postlude—Excerpts from Noël Étranger (“Foreign” Noel); Louis-Claude Daquin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Link here to view the bulletin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Enjoying our worship recordings? Consider giving. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit this link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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Our 11 PM Candlelight Eucharist; Pastor Dan Peterson presiding; with Cantor Kyle Haugen.Congregational Carol—Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming (ELW 272) • Choir—Every Valley Shall Be Exalted; K. Lee Scott • Congregational Carol—Once in Royal David's City(ELW 269) • Piano and Flute—Away in a Manger; Traditional, arr. Larry Beebe • Piano and Flute—O Holy Night; Adolphe Adam, arr. Heather Knezevich • Congregational Carol—What Child Is This (ELW 296) • Piano Duet—Silent Night; Franz Gruber, arr. Jerry Ray• Organ—Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming; Johannes Brahms • Processional Hymn—O Come, All Ye Faithful (ELW 283) • Hymn of Praise—Angels We Have Heard on High (ELW 289) * First Reading—Isaiah 9:2-7• Second Reading—Titus 2:11-14 • The Holy Gospel—Matthew 1:18-25 • Hymn of the Day—It Came Upon the Midnight Clear (ELW 282) • Carols It O Little Town of Bethlehem (ELW 279); Infant Holy, Infant Lowly (ELW 276) • Hymn (candlelight)—Silent Night, Holy Night ( ELW 281)  •  Recessional Hymn—Hark! The Herald Angels Sing (ELW 270) • Postlude—Chorale prelude on IN DULCI JUBILO, BWV 729; J.S. Bach

The Words of an old Christmas hymn reflect the true experience of one who came to know the One who saves.

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Classic Christmas songs point us back to the Old Testament's expectations of Jesus: "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel," "Hark! the Herald Angels Sing," "Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming," or "Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus." Let's not ignore the foundation of God's promises that Jesus came to stand on! With Matthew's Gospel, the Bible introduces Jesus as the long-awaited, much-anticipated Fulfiller of God's promises. We're excited for you to join us this Sunday as we look to Jesus together in Matthew 1:1-17.

“Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming” arrangement by Lloyd Larson. Presented as an offering of music by Jennifer Miller and Jessica Van Leer with Lynn Sandefur-Gardner on piano at First UMC - Gainesville, FL on 21 December 2025.

Herzlich willkommen zurück beim Glow Your Heart Podcast, dem Podcast von Love Rose Cosmetics. Diese ist die vierte und finale Episode unserer diesjährigen Staffel: “Blooming Season, Deine Blütezeit ist Jetzt”.

In this episode, we listen to persuasive words seeking the welfare of a friend, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Aganaanooru 150, penned by Kuruvazhuthiyaar. The verse is situated amidst the teeming fish and blooming flowers of the ‘Neythal’ or ‘Coastal Landscape’ and relays the lady’s state of mind. பின்னுவிட நெறித்த கூந்தலும், பொன்னெனஆகத்து அரும்பிய சுணங்கும், வம்பு விடக்கண் உருத்து எழுதரு முலையும் நோக்கி;‘எல்லினை பெரிது’ எனப் பல் மாண் கூறி,பெருந் தோள் அடைய முயங்கி, நீடு நினைந்து,அருங் கடிப்படுத்தனள் யாயே; கடுஞ் செலல்வாட் சுறா வழங்கும் வளை மேய் பெருந் துறை,கனைத்த நெய்தற் கண் போல் மா மலர்நனைத்த செருந்திப் போது வாய் அவிழ,மாலை மணி இதழ் கூம்ப, காலைக்கள் நாறு காவியொடு தண்ணென மலரும்கழியும், கானலும், காண்தொறும் பல புலந்து;‘வாரார்கொல்?’ எனப் பருவரும்தாரார் மார்ப! நீ தணந்த ஞான்றே! In this little boat trip to this vibrant domain, we hear these words said by the confidante to the man, when he leaves after a tryst by day with the lady: “Glancing at the well-grown, ready-to-be-braided, long and curly tresses, the pallor spots in gold budding on the bosom, and the upraised and well-formed breasts that brim over the bustier cloth, saying ‘You have become radiant like the day', mother rendered many praises and embraced, clasping her fully. Then, mother thought for long, and placed her under a strict guard. Speeding fish with sword-like horns traverse near the huge sea shore, where conches rove about, and here, in the evening, as the blue lotus, with its dark and thick flowers, appearing like eyes, closes its sapphire-like petals, the golden champak, moistened by this blue lotus, opens its pollen-filled buds. Then in the morning, the blue lotus blossoms with coolness, along with the red lotus, which wafts with the fragrance of toddy. Every time, she sees these scenes in the backwaters and groves, she laments a lot and wonders with angst, ‘Won't he come back?'. This is what happens every moment you remain parted away from her, O garland-clad one!” Let’s swim along with the swordfish, and then climbing on to the shore, track the scents of the many blooming flowers! The confidante starts her address to the man by talking about how the lady’s mother had reacted to the changes in the lady’s form. Mother seems to have taken a deep look at the lady’s tresses, long and flowing, pallor spots, glowing in gold, and her blooming bosom, brimming over her cloth band, and praised the lady for her radiant beauty. After this shower of praise, mother seems to have pondered a lot and then placed the lady on a strict watch. After rendering these words, the confidante goes on to talk about the flowers in the evening hour, a time when the blue lotus, not seeing its beloved sun, closes its petals, whereas at the same time, the golden champak opens its pollen-filled buds. Then, the confidante fast forwards to the morning hour, and points to how the same blue lotus blossoms out, in the company of the red lotus, spreading splashes of colour everywhere! The reason the confidante has talked about these flowers is to say that no matter how beautiful the backwaters and groves may appear, every moment the man is not present, the lady laments and yearns for that time when he would return. In essence, to relieve the lady’s worry, the confidante is subtly nudging the man to give up his temporary trysting and asking him to seek a permanent union with the lady! Reading about the opening and closing of these buds, I wanted to know more about the differences in the flowers mentioned. This led me to learn about how, just like in humans, there are ‘morning larks’ and ‘evening owls’, among flowers, there are day bloomers and night bloomers, and each type has its own unique characteristics. Whereas the day bloomers like the blue and red lotus rely on the power of sight, owing to the abundant light, showered by the sun, to attract their pollinators, such as bees, the night bloomers like the golden champak, use the power of scent, to pull in their specific pollinators, such as moths! It’s interesting how this verse connects so very delicately, the opening and closing of flower buds to the lady’s delight when the man is near and her angst when he is away. Another instance of the Sangam poets superior ability of seeing one in the world and the world in one!

Classic Christmas songs point us back to the Old Testament's expectations of Jesus: "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel," "Hark! the Herald Angels Sing," "Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming," or "Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus." Let's not ignore the foundation of God's promises that Jesus came to stand on! With Matthew's Gospel, the Bible introduces Jesus as the long-awaited, much-anticipated Fulfiller of God's promises. We're excited for you to join us this Sunday as we look to Jesus together in Matthew 1:1-17.

Today I'm sharing all about my favorite books from 2025. Resources from this episode: Every Moment Holy  Rhythms Reset  Nancy Ray Book Club  Work & Play Episode 266 : 2025 Book List  On Moonberry Lake by Holly Varni  The Blooming of Delphinium by Holly Varni  Smart Brevity by Jim VandeHei  The Opt-Out Family by Erin Loechner The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins 40 Days of Decrease by Alicia Britt Chole Anonymous by Alicia Britt Chole Underestimated by Mary Marantz Work & Play Episode 269 : Underestimated with Mary Marantz Born to Eat by Leslie Schilling  Women of the Word by Jen Wilkin The If I Run Series by Terri Blackstock Restoration Series by Terri Blackstock How to Stop Worrying and Start Living by Dale Carnegie How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie I Just Wish I Had a Bigger Kitchen by Kate Strickler Work & Play Episode 283 : I Just Wish I Had a Bigger Kitchen with Kate Strickler  Love Your Life by Rachel Awtrey Work & Play Episode 282 : Love Your Life with Rachel Awtrey  My Name is Ashler Lev by Chaim Potok  When Crickets Cry by Charles Martin A Cross-Country Christmas Echo Mountain by Lauren Wolk The Wild Robot by Peter Brown Polyanna by Eleanor H. Porter The Mystwick School of Musicraft by Jessica Khoury The Timeless Series Book 1 by Gabrielle Meyer Follow me on Goodreads!  Send Nancy an audio message!  Dwell Bible App Discount Join my email list!  Visit my Amazon Cornerstore! Nancy Ray Website Nancy Ray on Instagram Affiliate links have been used in this post! I do receive a commission when you choose to purchase through these links, and that helps me keep this podcast up and running—I truly appreciate when you choose to use them!

Rev David Cotton preaches his sermon, "Lo Ere A Rose Is Blooming" as part of our sermon series Songs of Christmas. December 13 & 14, 2026

A BLOOMING FUTURE FOR ARS & ARC Carrie Bergs American Rose Society Vice President Marilyn Wellan American Rose Center Committee Chairman In a week that has sent ripples through the rose community, the American Rose Society and the American Rose Center announced that they will move forward as two independent organizations. The news has sparked curiosity, concern, and plenty of questions about how this decision came to be, and what it means for the future of both institutions. On today's podcast, host Teresa Byington is joined by Carrie Bergs, Vice President of the American Rose Society, and Marilyn Wellan, a past president of the American Rose Society and the current Chairwoman of the American Rose Center. We'll be chatting about the upcoming separation of the American Rose Society and the American Rose Center and the vision to ensure a strong foundation for both.   MEET THE ROSE CHAT TEAM

FPC Knoxville's 12/14/25 Sunday Sermon - “Go and Tell” - Rev. Mark Curtis (Isaiah 35:1-10/Matthew 11:2-11)Hymn of Response - " Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming " performed by Scott Scheetz and our adult choir.Prayers of the People and The Lord's Prayer by Rev. Dr. Meredith Loftis 

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This devotional focuses on the 15th-century German carol, "Lo! How a Rose E'er Blooming," highlighting its roots in Old Testament messianic prophecy. Key Points of the Teaching: The Prophetic Core (Isaiah 11:1): The hymn is a poetic expression of Isaiah's prophecy that a "shoot from the stump of Jesse" would emerge. Jesse's "stump" symbolizes the royal line of David, which had been seemingly cut down, while the "Rose" represents Jesus, who miraculously springs forth as the promised Messiah. The Lineage (Jesse's Lineage): The carol affirms Christ's human connection to the royal house of David, while also acknowledging that as the Son of God, he is older than Jesse and the root of the lineage. The Virgin Birth (Isaiah 7:14): The second stanza is based on Isaiah's prophecy of the virgin birth of Immanuel ("God with us"), linking the event directly to Mary's experience (the Magnificat, Luke 1:46-55). The Incarnation's Impact: The final verse summarizes Christ's nature as "True man, yet very God." His coming (the blooming of the Rose) dispels the "gloom with glorious splendor," saving us from sin and death, and acting as our High Priest who "lightens every load."

Have you ever wondered how a simple backyard garden can grow into a thriving YouTube channel that inspires gardeners everywhere?In this episode, Jennifer sits down with Claudia of In The Garden with Claudia, a Zone 8b gardener in Oregon who transformed a small suburban space into a blooming cut flower haven. What began as a creative outlet during the pandemic soon became a beloved YouTube channel where gardeners turn for honest tips, beautiful garden tours, and a dose of encouragement.Claudia shares how she started gardening only a few years ago, the steps she took to rebuild her clay soil, why dahlias became her signature flower, and how she balances content creation with a full-time job. She also opens up about perfectionism, embracing failure, following big dreams, and staying true to your creative path.If you have ever felt intimidated by gardening or wondered whether to share your own story online, this conversation will inspire you to begin right where you are.Connect with Claudia:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InTheGardenWithClaudiaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthegardenwithclaudiaJoin the waitlist for the first ever Profitable Dahlia Summit:The first ever Profitable Dahlia Summit is happening March 3 to 4, 2026 as a virtual two day event. It will feature an incredible lineup of growers, educators, and experts who will walk you through what it takes to grow, market, and sell dahlias with confidence. Join the waitlist to get early access to tickets, bonus trainings from speakers, and the best pricing. If you want to learn from some of the most inspiring voices in the dahlia world, add your name today: https://thefloweringfarmhouse.myflodesk.com/np92jqeu5aConnect with Jennifer, Host of The Backyard Bouquet Podcast:Website: https://thefloweringfarmhouse.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefloweringfarmhouse/Follow the Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/thebackyardbouquetpodcast/Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/thefloweringfarmhousenewsletter*** Rate, Review, & Follow The Backyard Bouquet ***If you enjoyed this episode, will you please consider leaving the podcast a review? Your review helps make the podcast more discoverable to others and allows me to continue creating more episodes.New episodes every week to help keep your garden blooming!

SCRIPTURE- John 4:13-14"Jesus answered and said to her, “Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again; but whoever drinks the water I shall give will never thirst; the water I shall give will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life.”REFLECTION- JenADVENT WORD OF THE DAY - Trust - When anxiety stirs, close your eyes and breathe deeply. Whisper, “Jesus, I trust in You.” Hand over what you cannot control.MUSIC- "Lo! How a Rose E'er Blooming" String Quartet arr. by Roger Wallace- "The Bells of St. Mary's" by Pianissimo BrothersNOTES-PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

Beyond the Story Hearts Talk Podcast, Ciara M. Clark delves into the SMC way—Soulful, Mindful, and Continuous—encouraging listeners to break free from limiting beliefs and embrace their highest potential.Main Content:1. **Understanding the SMC Way** Sierra introduces the SMC way as a framework for personal growth. She emphasises that S stands for Soulful, M for Mindful, and C for Continuous. This approach encourages individuals to continuously engage with their inner selves, allowing for personal transformation. She notes, "This is a continuum of bursting ourselves off and getting ourselves back up again."2. **The Concept of Superlative-ness** Exploring the term "superlative," Ciara defines it as being in our highest form. She shares how understanding this concept shifted her narrative, reminding listeners that no matter their circumstances, they remain their superlative selves. She states, "When you realize that you are your highest degree in your highest form, no matter what happens, you are still your superlative self."3. **Breaking Predated Narratives** A significant portion of the discussion revolves around the impact of predicated narratives—beliefs shaped by our upbringing, society, and self-doubt. Ciara urges listeners to recognize and challenge these limiting beliefs, sharing personal anecdotes that highlight her journey of overcoming self-doubt and negativity. "We find ourselves believing in predated narratives about ourselves, which leads to self-hate and stinky thinking," she explains.4. **The Black Friday Investment Series** As the episode wraps up a special series, Sierra emphasises shifting the focus from consumerism to self-investment. She introduces the acronym BLACK, which stands for Break cycles, Learn yourself, Align your story, Choose conscious connections, and Keep blooming. Each component encourages listeners to take actionable steps toward personal growth, transforming their narratives from victimhood to empowerment.5. **Historical Context and Resilience** Ciara discusses the importance of understanding our history as a foundation for growth. Drawing on her personal experiences and cultural narratives, she highlights the resilience of the Black community, emphasising that despite obstacles, the ability to rebuild and innovate remains strong. "No matter how many obstacles Black communities have faced, we always can rebuild, re-innovate, restore, and re-imagine," she asserts.Conclusion: The episode serves as a powerful reminder that we all have the capacity to transcend our limiting beliefs and embrace our true selves. By breaking free from predated narratives and investing in ourselves, we can cultivate a life that reflects our highest potential. As Ciara beautifully states, "You are fully capable of blooming from what you have gone through."Key Takeaways: - Embrace the SMC way: Soulful, Mindful, and Continuous.- Recognise and challenge predicated narratives that limit your potential.- Focus on self-investment rather than consumerism, especially during times like Black Friday.- Understand your history to inform your future and cultivate resilience.#personalgrowth, #selfimprovement #podcasthighlights, #resilience #selfdiscovery #empowerment #breakingnarratives #BlackFridayinvestment #SMCway, #superlativeself.

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Blooming Amongst Allergies: Jan's Floral Dilemma Unfolds Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-12-01-23-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De geur van verse bloemen mengt zich met de koude winterlucht op de bloemmarmarkt in Amsterdam.En: The scent of fresh flowers mixes with the cold winter air at the flower market in Amsterdam.Nl: Ondanks de frisheid van de naderende winter is het druk.En: Despite the chill of the approaching winter, it is busy.Nl: De straten zijn versierd met Sinterklaasdecoraties, wat voor een feestelijke sfeer zorgt.En: The streets are adorned with Sinterklaas decorations, creating a festive atmosphere.Nl: Jan, een enthousiaste bloemist, begint zijn dag zoals gewoonlijk met het inrichten van zijn kraam.En: Jan, an enthusiastic florist, starts his day as usual by setting up his stall.Nl: Hij glimlacht naar elke klant die langsloopt, maar diep vanbinnen voelt hij een knagend probleem.En: He smiles at every customer passing by, but deep inside, he feels a nagging problem.Nl: Al een tijdje heeft hij last van een allergie voor pollen, iets wat hij angstvallig geheimhoudt.En: For a while now, he's been suffering from pollen allergies, something he anxiously keeps secret.Nl: Zijn liefde voor bloemen is te groot om toe te geven.En: His love for flowers is too great to admit it.Nl: Terwijl de ochtend vordert, verschijnt Maartje.En: As the morning progresses, Maartje appears.Nl: Ze is een vaste klant, altijd op zoek naar de betekenis achter bloemen.En: She is a regular customer, always in search of the meaning behind flowers.Nl: Vandaag is ze op zoek naar een arrangement dat symbool staat voor een nieuw begin.En: Today, she is looking for an arrangement symbolizing a new beginning.Nl: Wanneer Jan haar begroet, merkt hij meteen dat Maartje haar zinnen heeft gezet op de lelies en tulpen, precies de bloemen waar hij het meest last van heeft.En: When Jan greets her, he immediately notices that Maartje is keen on the lilies and tulips, precisely the flowers that affect him the most.Nl: Bij het naderen van Maartje voelt Jan al een niesbui opkomen.En: As Maartje approaches, Jan feels a sneeze coming on.Nl: Hij doet zijn best om zijn neus te bedwingen en helpt Maartje geduldig met haar vragen over de symboliek van verschillende bloemen.En: He tries hard to control his nose and patiently helps Maartje with her questions about the symbolism of different flowers.Nl: Maar naarmate ze dieper doorvragen, begint zijn allergie op te spelen.En: But as they delve deeper, his allergy starts acting up.Nl: Zijn ogen tranen en hij moet zijn gezicht afwenden om te niezen.En: His eyes water, and he has to turn his face away to sneeze.Nl: Net op tijd weet hij een grote niesbui bij een prachtig opgebouwde bloemenstand in te houden.En: Just in time, he's able to hold back a big sneeze near a beautifully arranged flower stand.Nl: Maartje, die de situatie opmerkt, kijkt bezorgd.En: Maartje, noticing the situation, looks concerned.Nl: Ze aarzelt of ze Jan verder moet belasten of zelf verder moet zoeken.En: She hesitates whether to burden Jan further or to continue her search on her own.Nl: Dan komt er een idee bij haar op.En: Then, an idea comes to her.Nl: Ze stelt voor om een pauze te nemen en samen een kopje thee te drinken in een nabijgelegen café.En: She suggests taking a break and having a cup of tea together in a nearby café.Nl: Jan stemt in, opgelucht om even afstand te nemen van de bloesems.En: Jan agrees, relieved to distance himself from the blossoms for a moment.Nl: In het café, met een warme kop thee in zijn handen, zucht Jan diep.En: In the café, with a warm cup of tea in his hands, Jan takes a deep breath.Nl: Hij vertelt Maartje eindelijk over zijn allergie en zijn angst om zijn geliefde werk als bloemist op te geven.En: He finally tells Maartje about his allergy and his fear of giving up his beloved job as a florist.Nl: Maartje luistert aandachtig en biedt vervolgens haar hulp aan.En: Maartje listens attentively and then offers her help.Nl: Ze kent een paar vrienden die mogelijk oplossingen voor zijn probleem hebben.En: She knows a few friends who might have solutions for his problem.Nl: Tijdens hun gesprek ontdekt Jan de waarde van eerlijkheid over zijn beperkingen.En: During their conversation, Jan discovers the value of being honest about his limitations.Nl: Bovendien ontstaat er een onverwachte band tussen hem en Maartje.En: Moreover, an unexpected bond forms between him and Maartje.Nl: Maartje, op haar beurt, besef dat soms de grootste geschenken liggen in het begrijpen en ondersteunen van anderen.En: Maartje, in turn, realizes that sometimes the greatest gifts lie in understanding and supporting others.Nl: Na hun thee breekt de zon zachtjes door de grijze wolken en stappen ze beiden opgelucht terug de markt op.En: After their tea, the sun gently breaks through the gray clouds, and they both step back to the market relieved.Nl: Jan, met nieuwe hoop.En: Jan, with new hope.Nl: Maartje, met de wetenschap dat ze deze Sinterklaas iets veel specialer dan een bloem heeft gevonden: een nieuwe vriendschap.En: Maartje, with the knowledge that this Sinterklaas, she has found something much more special than a flower: a new friendship. Vocabulary Words:scent: geuradorne: versierdfestive: feestelijkeflorist: bloemiststall: kraamnagging: knagendallergy: allergieanxiously: angstvalligsymbolism: symboliekdelve: doordringensneeze: niesbuiconcerned: bezorgdburden: belastenarrangement: arrangementhesitate: aarzelenrelieved: opgeluchtblossoms: bloesemsattentively: aandachtiglimitations: beperkingenunexpected: onverwachtebond: bandunderstanding: begrijpensupporting: ondersteunenknowledge: kennisarrangement: opgebouwdecustomer: klantpatience: geduldigapproaching: naderendesecret: geheimsolution: oplossingen

Welcome back to Night Blooming Jasmine. Join me as I visit the myth of Annie Blackburn — a woman written as a narrative fix, then transformed by David Lynch into something spectral and essential. From the convent shadows to Miss Twin Peaks, Annie becomes a guide, a sacrifice, a hinge in Cooper's fate, and an echo of older myths: Ariadne, Persephone, Psyche.Join Patreon here!Check out The Tao of Twin Peaks by William Dickerson here

Thank you to Dave, Don, and everyone else involved in the service. Happy birthday to Bryan and Lee, and happy anniversary to Rebecca & Chris. Songs from this service: Sing Amen! - https://youtu.be/iaxP4RaBm3A -- Jesus Rose Of Sharon - https://youtu.be/O-R3ODB1wwk -- Living Hope - https://youtu.be/kuxPcK7GwSI -- Lo, How A Rose E'er Blooming - https://youtu.be/DlnGvyZwKzQ -- O Come, O Come Emmanuel - https://youtu.be/kqKUlpuyZL8 -- Hear Our Praises - https://youtu.be/b2pY0JidSLE Scriptures from this service: Communion - Luke 22:19; Romans 5:6-8; 2 Corinthians 5:14-15; Galatians 2:21. Reading - Isaiah 11:1-9. Sermon - Isaiah 14:12-14; 14:15-16; 14:24; 14:26-27; 19:23; 24:15-16; 25:1-2; 25:4; 25:6; 25:9; 26:1; 26:2-4; 26:7-8; 26:9; 26:19; 35:1-3; 35:8; 35:10; 40:1; 40:3; 40:5; 40:9-10; 40:13-14; 40:28-31; 41:9-10; 42:1-4; 42:10; 42:12; 43:1-6; 43:10-11; 43:18-19; 44:2; 44:6; 44:24; 45:22; 50:10; 51:3; 52:7; 52:13; 52:15; 53:4-5; 55:1; 55:6-8; 57:1-2; 58:1; 65:17-18; 66:13; 66:22-23. [accordion] [accordion-item title="NIV Copyright" state=closed]Scripture quotations marked (NIV) taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version© NIV© Copyright © 1973 1978 1984 2011 by Biblica, Inc. TM Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.[/accordion-item][/accordion]

JD and Denise speak with Petria, in Australia, who started out creating a Facebook group for late blooming lesbians, and the page exploded into a full on community of nurturing women from all over the world sharing advice, stories, and events - much to Petria's surprise. To watch this on our YouTube Channel, click this link.

In this episode of Franchise Marketing Radio, Lee Kantor interviews Michael Jacobson, CEO of French Florist. Michael shares his journey from corporate consulting to revitalizing his uncle's struggling flower shop by adopting European floral culture and modernizing operations. He discusses overcoming industry challenges like outdated technology and high commissions, and explains French Florist's focus on […]

In this episode, Ken and Lisa Lain of Watters Garden Center in Prescott share the best time to prune blooming shrubs in the landscape. Learn which beloved backyard trees struggle to produce at higher elevations and the often-overlooked timing that can make or break your success when pruning frost-damaged shrubs. Tune in to hear simple adjustments that can dramatically improve the health of your landscape.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/

Does this shot of warm weather have an impact on outdoor plants? How to take the temperature of your soil. Some tips and tricks to get spring bulbs to bloom as we enter the colder months. When to cover strawberries for the winter. What is the best insulation for plants? When rose bushes should be covered. Why some lilac bushes are blooming once again. How to stop rabbits from eating hostas. When to dormant seed and aerate the lawn. Blanket flower basics. Learn more from Master Gardener Teresa Rooney at extension.umn.edu.

Honey bees may not be top of mind when it comes to canola production, but they can play a subtle yet valuable role in crop development and harvest timing. While canola is generally self-pollinating, the addition of bees can help the crop pollinate more uniformly and potentially wrap up earlier, advantages that matter at harvest.... Read More

Send us a textEver wonder how a single creative pivot can bloom into a multi-venue art business? We sit down with exhibiting artist Rachel Blakney and trace her path from early painting classes to a pandemic-era leap into polymer clay that reshaped her practice and presence in the community. Rachel's world is rooted in nature—florals, animals, and organic textures—and she brings that love to both canvas and jewelry with moody palettes, crisp outlines, and tiny sculpted details that people can't stop talking about.We unpack why acrylic has become her medium of choice over oil and watercolor, digging into dry times, layering, finish, and the confidence that comes with working fast. Rachel explains how black backgrounds and bold lines make petals read like stained glass, and how value mapping helps students and collectors see the structure beneath the beauty. On the clay side, she reveals the process behind her miniature florals and playful food pieces—croissants, cupcakes, and tiny ice cream cones—and how tailoring designs to each venue boosts sales and connection. From bakeries to farms to a bustling mall shop, her location-aware merchandising shows what happens when product storytelling meets audience intent.If you're a maker, you'll appreciate her candid tips on switching mediums, building a cohesive style, and balancing wholesale with direct sales. If you're a collector, you'll find out exactly where to shop locally and how to snag her seasonal drops online. We also preview her upcoming classes focused on florals and still lifes, plus an open house where you can meet her in person and see the work up close.Subscribe for more artist stories, share this with a friend who loves tiny details, and leave a review telling us your favorite medium—acrylic, oil, or watercolor. Your feedback helps us bring more thoughtful, creative voices to your feed.Rachel's Clay Cafe- InstagramRachelannee on EtsySupport the showCatch the doodles on YouTubeMy socials:Sign up for my monthly newsletterPortfolio website: Brewtifully.comInstagram: /BrewtifullyFacebook: /brewtifullyTikTok: GettingSmallwithGrandmaLinkedIn: Tracy Dawn Brewer

Recorded October 7th, 2025. A seminar by Prof Jarlath Killeen (School of English, TCD) as part of the English Staff-Postgraduate Seminar Series. "Time is jealous of you, and wars against your lilies and your roses."  The Picture of Dorian Gray opens in the studio of Basil Hallward in which the smells of an English garden at the start of summer mingle with the smoke of Lord Henry Wotton's opium-tinged cigarettes. This scent puts Dorian into a trance in which it is difficult, if not impossible for him, to resist the temptations offered: one located in Basil entrancing portrait, the other in Lord Henry's mind-numbing peons to ever-blossoming youth and beauty. In this noxious atmosphere a new plant will grow, one even more dangerous than those that Hallward already has in the garden: the plant that is Dorian Gray. This talk will look at the ways in which Wilde has carefully used a Victorian language of the flowers throughout his novel as a way to dramatise the struggle between the forces of good and evil over Dorian's soul.  English Staff-Postgraduate Seminar Series is a fortnightly meeting which has been integral to the School of English research community since the 1990s. The aim of the seminar series is to provide a relaxed and convivial atmosphere for staff and students to present their research to their peers. The series also welcomes distinguished guest lecturers from the academic community outside Trinity College to present on their work. It is a fantastic opportunity to share ideas and engage with the diverse research taking place within the School.  Learn more at www.tcd.ie/trinitylongroomhub

Naomi Watts is an Academy Award-nominated actress, producer, and entrepreneur who's learned that some of life's greatest roles come with age. She joins Hoda for an honest conversation about resilience, reinvention, and embracing womanhood in all its seasons… from navigating loss and rejection to finding her voice as an advocate for menopause awareness. Naomi opens up about launching her wellness brand, Stripes, writing her book “Dare I Say It,” and why she believes it's never too late to get started. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this uplifting episode, I sit down with Mama Nakia Porter, founder of Melanin Day School Academy (MDSA), to celebrate five years of healing, learning, and community transformation.Founded in 2020 at the height of the pandemic, MDSA has grown into a thriving space where Black families reconnect with culture, creativity, and wellness through education and community engagement. Mama Nakia shares her powerful personal journey of turning trauma into purpose, and how the academy continues to help families bloom beyond pain through holistic, culturally rooted practices.Hear about the upcoming Sankofa Gala 2025: “Blooming Beyond – A Journey of Collective Healing,” happening Saturday, November 8th — MDSA's 5th Year Anniversary and Annual Fundraiser. This unforgettable celebration will feature performances from the MDSA Performance Team, community partner showcases, a youth CEO corner, children's activities, live art, fashion and talent shows, raffles, and more.Key Topics Covered:The 5-year evolution of Melanin Day School AcademyTurning trauma into transformation through holistic educationThe importance of cultural wellness and collective healingHow MDSA builds family-centered ecosystems of supportHighlights of the Sankofa Gala 2025 and its community impactJournal Prompts for Listeners:What does “blooming beyond” mean to you in your healing journey?How can your family or community create spaces for collective healing?What cultural practices reconnect you to your sense of joy and wholeness?Call to Action:Support Melanin Day School Academy by attending the Sankofa Gala 2025: Blooming Beyond – A Journey of Collective Healing, on Saturday, November 8th.Get your tickets, make a donation, or volunteer today at Your presence and support help MDSA continue creating safe, holistic spaces for Black families to heal, learn, and thrive together.

The Christmas season begins with timeless carols and new Celtic magic! From the soft glow of "Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming" to the playful sparkle of "Jingle Bells", this episode brings together fiddles, harps, and voices from across the Celtic world. The Gothard Sisters, Cynthia Shelhart, We Banjo 3, Kiana June Weber, Ruth Smith, The Chivalrous Crickets, The Fire, Anne Roos & David Blonski, Dublin Gulch, Stephanie Claussen, Liz Madden, Cedar Dobson, Screaming Orphans, Keltricity, Brad Tuck, Marc Gunn It's Celtic Christmas Music #87 0:09 - The Gothard Sisters "French Carol" from Falling Snow 2:38 - WELCOME TO THE CELTIC CHRISTMAS MUSIC I am Marc Gunn. I am Celtic musician and podcaster. We are promoting Celtic culture through Christmas cheer. We want to bring a little magic and joy into your holiday season. If you hear music you love, please support the artists this holiday season. You can find a link to all of the artists in the shownotes as well as how to support this podcast at CelticChristmasPodcast.com The holiday season has begun. I have several episodes planned for the next two months. The episodes will be a wee bit longer than during the rest of the year. I want to thank all of our incredible Patrons of the Podcast. I updated the membership levels. I hope you will consider joining our Patrons so we can keep new episodes coming all year long. Why don't banshees make good carolers? Because all their songs end in a wail. Follow us on Facebook. 4:04 - Cynthia Shelhart "We Three Kings/Over the Hill and Over the Dale" from That Night In Bethlehem 7:33 - We Banjo 3, Kiana June Weber, Ruth Smith "The Wexford Carol" from A Winter Wonderful 11:38 - The Chivalrous Crickets "Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming" from A Chivalrous Christmas 14:21 - The Fire "The Cherry-Tree Carol" from The Fire's Very Scottish Christmas 18:19 - SPONSORED BY NERDY WONDERLAND This holiday season, step into a world of bards, fae, and time-traveling druids — it's Nerdy Wonderland! Join me, Marc Gunn, the Celtfather, on Sunday, December 7th at The Lost Druid Brewery in Avondale Estates for a free holiday market made for Celtic music lovers and geeks alike! Shop one-of-a-kind, fandom-inspired gifts, raise a pint of craft beer, and sing along with me to Celtic Christmas favorites and Sci-F'Irish Drinking Songs. Bring your kilt, your cloak, and your holiday cheer — because Nerdy Wonderland is where Celtic spirit meets geeky joy! Find all the details at NerdyWonderland.com — that's NerdyWonderland.com. 19:24 - Anne Roos & David Blonski "Starlight" from A Winter's Dance 21:57 - Dublin Gulch "Christmas For Cowboys" from The Best Of A Celtic Cowboy Christmas (Double Album) 25:13 - Stephanie Claussen "Ce Jour de l'An" from Light so Brilliant: Carols and Tunes for Christmas 27:58 - Liz Madden "We Wish You A Merry Christmas" from Christmas with Liz Madden 30:36 - THANK YOU FOR SPREADING CHRISTMAS CHEER! Podcast ads help keep the lights on. But you keep the music playing. Your support on Patreon funds the heart of this show, from audio engineering and design to promotion and the Celtic music I share each week. As a Patron, you get ad-free episodes, a private podcast feed, and the joy of knowing you're helping this Celtic music community thrive. All for as little as $3 a month. HERE IS YOUR THREE-STEP PLAN TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST Go to our Patreon page. Decide how much you want to pledge every month, $3, $8, $25 or become and underwriter for the podcast for $100 per month for as long as you want to support the show Keep listening to Celtic Christmas Music to celebrate Celtic culture through Christmas music. You can become a generous Christmas Patron at patreon.com/celticchristmas . 31:52 - Cedar Dobson "Carol of the Bells" from A Whistle Wonderland: Christmas Melodies in a Celtic Style 35:12 - Screaming Orphans "Jingle Bells" from Happy Christmas, Vol. 1 37:10 - Keltricity "A Daisy in December" from A Celtic Christmas 40:21 - Brad Tuck "Child's First Christmas" from Songs for Christmastime 43:51 - CLOSING 45:20 - Marc Gunn "Silent Night" from Celtic Christmas Greetings 48:25 - CREDITS Celtic Christmas Music was produced by Marc Gunn and our Christmas Patrons on Patreon. The show was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. Visit our website to subscribe to the podcast. You'll find links to all of the artists played in this episode. Todd Wiley is the editor of the Celtic Music Magazine. Subscribe to get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. Plus, you'll get 7 weekly news items about what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Best of all, you will connect with your Celtic heritage. Please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor. Finally, remember. Reduce, reuse, recycle, and think about how you can make a positive impact on climate change. Promote Celtic culture through Christmas music at CelticChristmasPodcast.com. Nollaig Shona Daoibh! #celticchristmas #celticchristmasmusic  

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Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: One Florist's Blooming Success in a Tel Aviv Neighborhood Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-10-19-07-38-20-he Story Transcript:He: ברחוב שקט בתל אביב, בין בנייני דירות גבוהים, הייתה חנות פרחים קטנה בבעלות אלון.En: On a quiet street in Tel Aviv, nestled among tall apartment buildings, there was a small flower shop owned by Alon.He: זה הסתיו וכול הרחוב התקשט בסוכות ופרחים.En: It was autumn, and the entire street was decorated with sukkahs and flowers.He: הרחוב התעורר עם אנשים בעלי שמחה לרגל חג הסוכות.En: The street came alive with people filled with joy in celebration of the holiday of Sukkot.He: אלון אהב ליצור סידורי פרחים ייחודיים, אבל הוא הרגיש לחץ גדול בעונת החגים העמוסה.En: Alon loved creating unique floral arrangements, but he felt an enormous amount of pressure during the busy holiday season.He: הוא דאג שלא יוכל לספק למשפחתו את כל מה שהיא צריכה אם העסק לא ישתפר.En: He worried that he wouldn't be able to provide everything his family needed if the business didn't improve.He: אלון פתח את החנות בבוקר וחשב על הסידור המרכזי המיוחד שהוא רוצה ליצור עבור לקוחותיו לחג.En: Alon opened the shop in the morning, thinking about the special centerpiece he wanted to create for his clients for the holiday.He: אבל היו בעיות.En: But there were issues.He: לא היה לו מספיק כסף לקנות את הפרחים המובחרים שהוא באמת רצה.En: He didn't have enough money to buy the premium flowers he truly desired.He: ממש מעבר לפינה הייתה חנות פרחים גדולה ועשירה יותר, ואלון ידע שהוא מתחרה בה.En: Just around the corner was a larger and wealthier flower shop, and Alon knew he was competing with it.He: הוא ידע שעליו לעשות משהו שונה ומיוחד כדי להתבלט.En: He knew he had to do something different and special to stand out.He: אלון חשב, ולאחר מכן ניגש לרחוב הסמוך, בו מכרו סוחרים שונים סחורות ומצרכים לחג.En: Alon thought, and then he went to the nearby street where various merchants were selling goods and supplies for the holiday.He: הוא החליט לנסות לשמור על תקציב על ידי ברטרים עם הסוחרים.En: He decided to try to stick to a budget by bartering with the vendors.He: הוא החליף חלק מסידורי הפרחים היפים שלו בתבלינים, ירקות ואף כלי חרס לסוכות.En: He exchanged some of his beautiful floral arrangements for spices, vegetables, and even pottery for Sukkot.He: יום אחד לפני החג, התקיימה חגיגה שכונתית.En: One day before the holiday, a neighborhood celebration took place.He: אלון הציג שם את סידור הפרחים הייחודי שלו.En: Alon showcased his unique floral arrangement there.He: הפרחים היו בצבעים חמים והשתלבו עם המפות והתאורה של האירוע.En: The flowers were in warm colors and complemented the tablecloths and lighting of the event.He: האנשים היו מוקסמים ומדי פעם נשמעות תגובות כמו "מדהים" ו-"מקסים".En: The people were captivated, and comments like "amazing" and "charming" were heard occasionally.He: בסיום החגיגה, הגיעו לחנות אנשים ששמעו על הסידור החדש.En: At the end of the celebration, people who had heard about the new arrangement came to the shop.He: החנות התמלאה בלקוחות חדשים שהתפלאו מיצירותיו של אלון.En: It filled with new customers who were amazed by Alon's creations.He: בזכות התמיכה והחיזוקים מהקהילה, אלון הרוויח לא רק לקוחות חדשים אלא גם ביטחון עצמי ביכולות היצירה שלו.En: Thanks to the support and encouragement from the community, Alon gained not only new customers but also self-confidence in his creative abilities.He: הוא הבין שאינו לבד וכי יש ערך רב בשיתוף פעולה ועזרה קהילתית, הרבה יותר מהתחרות עם החנות הגדולה לידו.En: He realized that he was not alone and that there is great value in cooperation and community assistance, much more than competing with the larger shop next door.He: החנות של אלון הפכה להיות שם דבר בשכונה, והוא הבין שהשכונה, על עזרת ואהבתה, היא שהביאה לו את ההצלחה.En: Alon's shop became a well-known name in the neighborhood, and he understood that the neighborhood, with its help and love, brought him success.He: יחד, הם יצרו חגיגה שלמה של פריחה וצבע בחג הסוכות.En: Together, they created a complete celebration of bloom and color for the holiday of Sukkot. Vocabulary Words:quiet: שקטnestled: בבעלותautumn: סתיוjoy: שמחהcelebration: חגיגהenormous: גדולpressure: לחץarrangements: סידוריissues: בעיותpremium: מובחריםwealthier: עשירה יותרcompeting: מתחרהmerchants: סוחריםbartering: ברטריםvendors: סוחריםexchanged: החליףpottery: כלי חרסshowcased: הציגcomplemented: השתלבוcaptivated: מוקסמיםsupport: תמיכהencouragement: חיזוקיםself-confidence: ביטחון עצמיcooperation: שיתוף פעולהcommunity: קהילתיתassistance: עזרהcompeting: תחרותsuccess: הצלחהfloral: פרחיםcomplete: שלםBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Send us a textInspired by Josiah Queen's song "Garden in Manhattan," this episode challenges the mindset of waiting for perfect circumstances before truly living. Using the powerful image of a flower pushing through concrete, the host explores why we postpone joy, presence, and purpose until "someday" – and what it costs us. She issues a compelling invitation: stop waiting for the garden that may never come, and instead choose to bloom right where you are, in all the messy, imperfect, concrete reality of your life. Because flowers that grow in concrete are stronger, more resilient, and more beautiful precisely because they refuse to wait for ideal conditions.With podcast microphone Support the showLove what you're hearing? Don't forget to subscribe to Unleashed and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. Let's rewrite the rules together—one bold conversation at a time.

In this week's episode, Pamela opens her heart about what it truly means to choose yourself — even when that choice goes against expectations. Inspired by her story featured in Tara Jefferson's upcoming book Bloom How You Must, this episode is about reclaiming your peace, rewriting the rules of self-worth, and learning to bloom unapologetically in your own time and way.Pamela shares how choosing herself first became the foundation for her personal reset — and how every woman deserves the same freedom. This is a conversation for every woman who's ever poured into everyone else and realized she left nothing for herself.Because choosing you isn't selfish — it's sacred.  Episode Breakdown[00:00 – 04:00] — Opening Reflection: The Courage to BloomPamela welcomes listeners and introduces Bloom How You Must. She shares the power behind her feature in Tara Jefferson's new book and why blooming sometimes looks messy before it becomes beautiful.[04:01 – 10:00] — The Turning Point: Choosing Me FirstShe opens up about the moment she realized she was being everything to everyone and nothing to herself — and how resetting her life began with one radical decision: choosing peace.[10:01 – 17:00] — The Courage to Choose YouPamela explores the bravery it takes to choose yourself when others expect you to stay the same. She reminds us that it's not our job to carry the weight of other people's expectations. Choosing you is not selfish — it's necessary.[17:01 – 22:00] — The Lesson: You Can't Pour From an Empty SoulShe challenges the narrative that self-sacrifice equals worthiness and redefines what love looks like when it includes yourself.[22:01 – 28:00] — The Bloom: Redefining WholenessPamela shares how her own bloom now looks like peace, joy, and alignment — and offers ways for listeners to begin their own process of blooming how they must.[28:01 – End] — Closing Reflection: Bloom Without ApologyShe closes with a reminder that your bloom doesn't need permission. You have one life — live it for you, fully and unapologetically. Key TakeawaysYou can't be everything to everyone and still have space to be yourself.Choosing yourself is not selfish — it's courageous.Your peace deserves protection.You are allowed to evolve, even when it makes others uncomfortable.Blooming isn't always pretty, but it's always necessary. Reflection Prompt Where in my life have I been shrinking when I should be blooming? Pull Quote“Choosing you doesn't make you selfish — it makes you whole.Tara Pringle Jefferson's Information: https://www.tarapringlejefferson.com/ Connect & Continue the Conversation Follow Pamela on Instagram: @pamelaldavis Follow The Well Done Life Podcast: @thewelldonelifepodcast Tag your reflections with #BloomHowYouMust Thank you for listening. Text me your feedback. I really appreciate you!

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Blooming Against the Odds: Anouk's Tulip Triumph Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-10-05-07-38-20-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De zon scheen helder boven de tulpenvelden, een zee van kleuren die zich uitstrekte tot aan de horizon.En: The sun shone brightly above the tulip fields, a sea of colors stretching to the horizon.Nl: De lucht was koel en fris, terwijl de wind een zachte bries over de bloemen stuurde.En: The air was cool and fresh, while the wind sent a gentle breeze over the flowers.Nl: Midden in dit kleurrijke landschap stond Anouk, haar laarzen stevig in de rijke, donkere aarde.En: In the middle of this colorful landscape stood Anouk, her boots firmly in the rich, dark soil.Nl: Haar ogen glansden van vastberadenheid.En: Her eyes sparkled with determination.Nl: Ze was klaar om haar tulpen tot leven te brengen voor het grote Bloemenfestival.En: She was ready to bring her tulips to life for the big Bloemenfestival.Nl: Anouk was een toegewijde boerin.En: Anouk was a dedicated farmer.Nl: Haar liefde voor tulpen was zo diepgeworteld als de bollen zelf.En: Her love for tulips was as deep-rooted as the bulbs themselves.Nl: Maar dit jaar was anders.En: But this year was different.Nl: Ze wilde meer dan ooit de beste tulpen kweken, omdat ze erkend wilde worden als een van de besten in haar vak.En: She wanted more than ever to grow the best tulips, because she wanted to be recognized as one of the best in her field.Nl: Ze verlangde ernaar om te schitteren tijdens het festival.En: She longed to shine during the festival.Nl: Naast haar werkten Jasper en Mia, haar trouwe vrienden.En: Beside her worked Jasper and Mia, her loyal friends.Nl: Ze hielpen hard mee, maar ze voelden de spanning.En: They helped hard, but they felt the tension.Nl: Het weer was ongewoon dit jaar, veel regen gevolgd door droogte.En: The weather had been unusual this year, with lots of rain followed by drought.Nl: De tulpen kregen niet genoeg tijd om te bloeien zoals zou moeten.En: The tulips didn't get enough time to bloom as they should.Nl: "Hoe gaan we dit doen, Anouk?"En: "How are we going to do this, Anouk?"Nl: vroeg Jasper bezorgd.En: Jasper asked worriedly.Nl: "We hebben nog maar twee weken."En: "We only have two weeks left."Nl: Anouk zweeg even, haar gedachten draaiend als de wind.En: Anouk was silent for a moment, her thoughts swirling like the wind.Nl: Ze kende verhulde verhalen van oude boeren over geheime technieken.En: She knew veiled stories from old farmers about secret techniques.Nl: Zou zij dat risico durven nemen?En: Would she dare to take that risk?Nl: Het antwoord kwam 's nachts toen ze een oud boek vond dat van haar grootmoeder was geweest.En: The answer came at night when she found an old book that had belonged to her grandmother.Nl: Het stond vol verrassende methodes die haar onbekend waren.En: It was full of surprising methods unknown to her.Nl: Vol hoop besloot ze een paar technieken uit te proberen, in het geheim.En: Full of hope, she decided to try out a few techniques, in secret.Nl: Ze had niets te verliezen.En: She had nothing to lose.Nl: De dagen daarop werkten ze met vernieuwde energie.En: In the days that followed, they worked with renewed energy.Nl: Anouk gebruikte haar ontdekkingen.En: Anouk used her discoveries.Nl: Samen met Jasper en Mia bewaterden ze de bloemen op ongebruikelijke tijden en met speciale mengsels.En: Together with Jasper and Mia, they watered the flowers at unusual times and with special mixtures.Nl: De verandering was subtiel, maar zichtbaar.En: The change was subtle but visible.Nl: Binnen enkele dagen begonnen de tulpen te bloeien in kleuren die stralender leken dan ooit.En: Within a few days, the tulips began to bloom in colors that seemed more radiant than ever.Nl: De dag van het Bloemenfestival brak aan.En: The day of the Bloemenfestival arrived.Nl: De velden van Anouk schitterden als nooit tevoren.En: Anouk's fields shone like never before.Nl: Mensen uit het hele dorp en toeristen van ver kwamen kijken.En: People from the entire village and tourists from afar came to see.Nl: De tulpen lachten in het herfstlicht, elk bloemblad een kunstwerk.En: The tulips laughed in the autumn light, each petal a masterpiece.Nl: Toen de jury haar veld bereikte, was er een stilte van bewondering.En: When the jury reached her field, there was a hush of admiration.Nl: Anouk's tulpen waren de trots van het festival.En: Anouk's tulips were the pride of the festival.Nl: Haar vrienden knikten goedkeurend, en ze werd omringd door felicitaties en bewondering.En: Her friends nodded approvingly, and she was surrounded by congratulations and admiration.Nl: Hier stond ze nu, niet alleen als boerin, maar als kunstenaar van de natuur.En: Here she stood now, not just as a farmer but as an artist of nature.Nl: Met het festival achter de rug en de erkenning in haar zak, voelde Anouk iets nieuws.En: With the festival behind her and the recognition in her pocket, Anouk felt something new.Nl: Ze voelde vertrouwen in zichzelf, maar ook het belang van het eren van traditie terwijl ze openstond voor vernieuwing.En: She felt confidence in herself, but also the importance of honoring tradition while being open to innovation.Nl: Haar tulpen hadden hun verhaal verteld, en zij was klaar om haar volgende hoofdstuk te schrijven.En: Her tulips had told their story, and she was ready to write her next chapter. Vocabulary Words:shone: scheenhorizon: horizonbreeze: briessoil: aardesparkled: glansdendetermination: vastberadenheiddedicated: toegewijdedeep-rooted: diepgeworteldrecognized: erkendloyal: trouwetension: spanningdrought: droogteworriedly: bezorgdswirling: draaiendveiled: verhulderisk: risicosecret: geheimsubtle: subtielradiant: stralenderpride: trotsadmiration: bewonderingcongratulations: felicitatiesartist: kunstenaarconfidence: vertrouwenhonoring: ereninnovation: vernieuwingchapter: hoofdstukrecognized: erkendunusual: ongewoonmethods: methodes

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Diana fills in for Kathryn today, which works well because she's got 40 years of KARE history to go through with Tom, give or take. She's also using her skill set as a reporter in the pursuit of nature photography. Apparently Jeffrey Dahmer's apartment has been given back to nature, but it's probably still not the kind of place you go to take pictures.On the show:TomAndyKristyn BurttDiana PierceTopics covered:Rocco Baldelli firingKeith Urban divorceSerial killers and their living quartersNature photographyMinnesota TV and radioSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Blooming Ambitions: Mastering Tulip Magic at Keukenhof Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-09-28-07-38-20-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De zon stond laag aan de hemel, en de bladeren vielen zachtjes op de grond bij Keukenhof Gardens.En: The sun hung low in the sky, and the leaves gently fell to the ground at Keukenhof Gardens.Nl: Het was een koel najaarsdag, perfect om tulpenbollen te planten.En: It was a cool autumn day, perfect for planting tulip bulbs.Nl: Bram stond aan de rand van een groot veld, keek naar de aarde en zuchtte diep.En: Bram stood at the edge of a large field, looked at the soil, and sighed deeply.Nl: Hij had een droom: de mooiste tulpen van het land te kweken om Sanne, zijn supervisor, te imponeren.En: He had a dream: to grow the most beautiful tulips in the country to impress Sanne, his supervisor.Nl: Sanne was streng en verwachtte altijd het beste.En: Sanne was strict and always expected the best.Nl: Bram voelde de druk.En: Bram felt the pressure.Nl: De grond was dit jaar niet zoals normaal.En: The soil wasn't like it normally was this year.Nl: Het was steviger, moeilijker om in te graven.En: It was firmer, harder to dig into.Nl: Joris, zijn collega, hielp hem vaak, maar vandaag kon hij er niet zijn.En: Joris, his colleague, often helped him, but today he couldn't be there.Nl: Bram was alleen.En: Bram was alone.Nl: Hij dacht na over de traditionele plantmethoden, maar wist dat er iets anders nodig was om Sanne te verrassen.En: He thought about the traditional planting methods, but he knew something different was needed to surprise Sanne.Nl: Een idee kwam bij hem op.En: An idea came to him.Nl: Wat als hij een nieuwe techniek probeerde?En: What if he tried a new technique?Nl: Hij experimenteerde met het mengen van compost en zand in de grond.En: He experimented with mixing compost and sand into the soil.Nl: Dit zou de aarde lichter maken en de bollen meer ruimte geven om te groeien.En: This would make the earth lighter and give the bulbs more room to grow.Nl: Het was risicovol.En: It was risky.Nl: Als het mislukte, zou hij waardevolle tijd verliezen.En: If it failed, he would lose valuable time.Nl: De dagen gingen snel voorbij.En: The days quickly passed by.Nl: De lucht werd kouder.En: The air became colder.Nl: Bram keek elke ochtend naar de lucht, hoopte op goed weer en controleerde de bolletjes.En: Each morning, Bram looked at the sky, hoped for good weather, and checked the bulbs.Nl: Hij voelde de spanning toenemen.En: He felt the tension rising.Nl: Wat als de bollen niet bovenkwamen?En: What if the bulbs didn't surface?Nl: Wat als Sanne teleurgesteld zou zijn?En: What if Sanne would be disappointed?Nl: Het was een paar dagen voor de deadline toen Bram naar het veld liep.En: It was a few days before the deadline when Bram walked to the field.Nl: Hij hield zijn adem in, keek en daar, in de aarde, zag hij de eerste groene puntjes door de grond breken.En: He held his breath, looked, and there, in the soil, he saw the first green tips breaking through the ground.Nl: De techniek werkte!En: The technique worked!Nl: De tulpen leken robuuster, klaar om te bloeien in prachtige kleuren.En: The tulips looked more robust, ready to bloom in beautiful colors.Nl: Wanneer de lente aanbrak, stonden de Keukenhof Gardens vol met felle gele, rode en paarse tulpen.En: When spring arrived, Keukenhof Gardens was filled with bright yellow, red, and purple tulips.Nl: Sanne liep door de tuin, haar ogen vielen op Bram's stuk.En: Sanne walked through the garden, her eyes falling on Bram's section.Nl: Ze stopte, knikte tevreden en glimlachte naar Bram.En: She stopped, nodded in satisfaction, and smiled at Bram.Nl: "Goed werk," zei ze eenvoudig.En: "Good work," she said simply.Nl: Bram voelde de trots opborrelen.En: Bram felt the pride swell up.Nl: Zijn hart maakte een sprongetje.En: His heart leaped with joy.Nl: Hij had het gedaan.En: He had done it.Nl: Zijn nieuwe methode werkte, hij had het vertrouwen van Sanne gewonnen.En: His new method worked, and he had gained Sanne's trust.Nl: Vanaf dat moment wist Bram dat zijn ideeën waardevol waren en dat hij een vleugje creativiteit kon toevoegen aan de schoonheid van Keukenhof.En: From that moment, Bram knew that his ideas were valuable and that he could add a touch of creativity to the beauty of Keukenhof.Nl: De lente bracht niet alleen bloeiende tulpen, maar ook een nieuwe, zelfverzekerde Bram.En: Spring brought not only blooming tulips but also a new, confident Bram. Vocabulary Words:hung: stondgently: zachtjessoaked: doorweektsupervisor: supervisorstrict: strengfirmer: stevigertraditional: traditioneleimpress: imponerencolleague: collegaexperimented: experimenteerdemixing: het mengencompost: composttechnique: techniekrisky: risicovolvaluable: waardevolledeadline: deadlinesurface: bovengekomenrobust: robuustbloom: bloeienconfidence: zelfverzekerdheidpride: trotscreativity: creativiteitsigh: zuchtpressure: druktension: spanningsurprise: verrassenmethod: methodegarden: tuinspring: lentetrust: vertrouwen

Hey Listener, In this month's episode, we're talking about how much we love fall. One of our favorite things about fall, besides the food, is ASTERS! These flowers add a pop of color to any fall landscape and provide food for many late-season pollinators and beneficial insects.  We also have our : Native Plant of the Month: Gray Goldenrod Bug of the Month: Pearl Crescent Butterfly  Monthly Garden Tips: Growing GarlicHere is our list of common garden and landscape asters:New England Aster(Symphyotrichum novae-angliaa) (4-8 zone)New York Aster ( Symphyotrichum novi-belgii) Aromatic Aster (Symphyotrichum oblongifolium)  Heath aster (Symphyotrichum ericoides)Smooth Aster (Symphyotrichum leave)Purple-stemmed Aster (Symphyotrichum puniceum)Saltmarsh aster (Symphyotrichum tenuifolium)Wood Aster or White heart-leaved aster (Eurybia divaricata)Common blue wood aster (Symphyotrichum cordifolium)We currently have an open survey for ALL listeners. Whether you've listened to all of our episodes, or this is your first time. We developed an evaluation to determine if the information we share on the podcast has made a difference in your practices at home. We promise that it is a short, easy 5-minute survey, and we even have exclusive podcast stickers to give to those who participate. We are so thankful for the feedback, and we appreciate you tuning in for the podcast! You can take our survey here. The Garden Thyme Podcast is brought to you by the University of Maryland Extension. Hosts are Mikaela Boley- Principal Agent Associate (Talbot County) for Horticulture; Rachel Rhodes- Senior Agent Associate for Horticulture (Queen Anne's County); and Emily Zobel- Senior Agent Associate for Agriculture (Dorchester County). Theme Song: By Jason Inc, University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.

SLEERICKETS is a podcast about poetry and other intractable problems. My book Midlife now exists. Buy it here, or leave it a rating here or hereFor more SLEERICKETS, subscribe to SECRET SHOW, join the group chat, and send me a poem for Listener Crit!Leave the show a rating here (actually, just do it on your phone, it's easier). Thanks!Wear SLEERICKETS t-shirts and hoodies. They look good!SLEERICKETS is now on YouTube!For a frank, anonymous critique on SLEERICKETS, subscribe to the SECRET SHOW and send a poem of no more 25 lines to sleerickets [at] gmail [dot] com Some of the topics mentioned in this episode:– Morri Creech won the Rattle Poetry Prize!– Is it unethical for lit mags to conceal what portion of work is solicited? by Becky Tuch– Tar River Poetry– Literary Matters– Tar River Poetry Reading Sunday, September 19, 2025– Chelsea Rathburn– Emily Dickinson– Alex McKeown– Ashley Anna McHugh– A Heroic Death by Charles Baudelaire– The first matador got the horn by Ernest Hemingway– Leda and the Swan by W. B. Yeats– Aedh Wishes for the Cloths of Heaven by W. B. Yeats– Dizzy by David Yezzi– The Good News by David Yezzi– The Chain by David Yezzi– These Are the Poems, Folks by David Yezzi– On the Marionette Theatre by Heinrich von Kleist– Saeed Jones– Woman Waits, Seething, Blooming by Dave EggersFrequently mentioned names:– Joshua Mehigan– Shane McCrae– A. E. Stallings– Ryan Wilson– Morri Creech– Austin Allen– Jonathan Farmer– Zara Raab– Amit Majmudar– Ethan McGuire– Coleman Glenn– Chris Childers– Alexis Sears– JP Gritton– Alex Pepple– Ernie Hilbert– Joanna Pearson– Matt Wall– Steve Knepper – Helena FederOther Ratbag Poetry Pods:Poetry Says by Alice AllanI Hate Matt Wall by Matt WallVersecraft by Elijah BlumovRatbag Poetics By David Jalal MotamedAlice: In Future PostsBrian: @BPlatzerCameron: Minor TiresiasMatthew: sleerickets [at] gmail [dot] comMusic by ETRNLArt by Daniel Alexander Smith

Send us a textAre Day-7 embryos doomed to fail — or are they just late bloomers? In this episode of Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday, Dr. Mark Amols explains why embryos that don't reach blastocyst until Day 7 have lower implantation and live birth rates compared to Day 5 or 6. Using a marathon analogy, he breaks down how timing reflects embryo quality, metabolism, and chromosomal health. You'll also hear the surprising history of Day-7 embryos — from being discarded in the early 2000s to becoming a viable option thanks to advances in culture systems and vitrification. Most importantly, Dr. Amols puts these odds into perspective: while Day-7 embryos aren't front runners, many healthy babies have still been born from them.Thanks for tuning in to another episode of 'Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday' with Dr. Mark Amols. If you found this episode insightful, please share it with friends and family who might benefit from our discussion. Remember, your feedback is invaluable to us – leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred listening platform. Stay connected with us for updates and fertility tips – follow us on Facebook. For more resources and information, visit our website at www.NewDirectionFertility.com. Have a question or a topic you'd like us to cover? We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us at TBFT@NewDirectionFertility.com. Join us next Tuesday for more discussions on fertility, where we blend medical expertise with a touch of humor to make complex topics accessible and engaging. Until then, keep the conversation going and remember: understanding your fertility is a journey we're on together.

Blooming heck the Premier League is back! Today, Marcus and Luke kick off our weekend preview by encouraging Pete to apply for the job of Manchester United DJ to try to improve the atmosphere at Old Trafford. With Alpacafest on his CV surely they can't refuse.Speaking of which, the Ferryman is now driving a party boat as the vibes are flying high at Everton after Jack Grealish's 30th birthday this week. Plus, Luke gives us his thoughts ahead of the "second biggest game of the weekend": Southampton vs Portsmouth.Please fill out Stak's listener survey! It'll help us learn more about the content you love so we can bring you even more - you'll also be entered into a competition to win one of five PlayStation 5's! Click here: https://bit.ly/staksurvey2025Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble.Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

President Alvin F. Meredith and his wife, Sister Jennifer Meredith, have lived all over the world so when the call came to move their young family to Rexburg, Idaho, to lead BYU-Idaho, they did what they've always done: They prepared themselves to love a new place and new people. On this week's episode, the Merediths share their thoughts, at the beginning of a new school year, on how to bloom where you're planted. 1:56- From the Bible Belt to Africa and the Middle East 5:36- Being Where Your Feet Are 8:20- The Kind of Person You Want to Marry 12:10- Temple Sunrise Tradition 15:40- Beginning With the End in Mind 21:18- Bloom Where You're Planted 27:45- Life Decisions Not Career Decisions 33:41- 100 Days of Listening 35:49- FHE for Secular Learning 39:20- The Value of Education 45:43- The Gospel is Joyful 50:42- What Does It Mean to Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? “Education is important for everybody but the type of education really needs to be guided by the Spirit.”

In this deeply moving episode of Mirror Talk: Soulful Conversations, I sit down with Aneta Waclaw — author of Blooming with Self-Love, host of the Nourished Inside Out podcast, and entrepreneur — to explore her journey of turning heartbreak into healing.Aneta shares her transformation from surviving abuse and divorce to creating a thriving platform that empowers women to reclaim their self-worth, recognize red flags, and rebuild their lives with confidence and compassion.Together, we dive into:The inspiration behind her book Blooming with Self-LoveWhat “letting go” really means and how to begin the processRebuilding self-confidence after feeling shatteredCommon but overlooked red flags in relationshipsHow to transform pain into purpose-driven workDaily practices of nourishment — inside and outThe power of forgiveness, boundaries, and resilienceChapters:00:00 Introduction to Healing and Transformation04:41 The Journey of Self-Discovery09:44 Blooming with Self-Love: The Book14:17 Forgiveness and Letting Go19:08 Building Self-Confidence After Heartbreak23:43 Recognizing Red Flags in Relationships28:25 Transforming Pain into Purpose33:20 Nourished Inside Out: A Holistic ApproachThis conversation is a reminder that no matter how broken life feels, you can always bloom again.

What is distinctive about Mexican philosophy? How much is it linked to its geopolitical  context? Carlos Alberto Sanchez, author of Blooming in the Ruins, a book about major themes in 20th century Mexican philosophy discusses this topic in conversation with David Edmonds. This episode was  supported by the Ideas Workshop, part of Open Society Foundations.