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We're back, y'all. And it felt so good to hit record again. In this special New Year's Eve episode of Me, Myself & Darlene, we're sitting down to reflect on an incredible year inside Southern & Healthy and share what's ahead as we step into 2026 together.In this episode, we talk about:• A real-life wrap-up of 2025 inside Southern & Healthy• Why the Blooms community continues to be the heart of this business• Behind-the-scenes reflections from my recent Toolbox Workshop• What Winter BUDS is all about and why it's the perfect reset• Celebrating my upcoming 9-year Trim-iversary• Where we're headed in 2026 and how I want to walk it out with youThis episode is part reflection, part celebration, and part looking ahead with intention and excitement. Whether you've been with me for years or you're newer around here, I'm so glad you're here. Watch or listen now and let's close out this year together, strong and grateful, and step into what's next with purpose.Join Winter Buds Here: https://awesome-innovator-2399.kit.com/products/winter-buds-26?promo=FIRST100Interested in Blooms, please contact us at admin@southernandhealthycoaching.comSeason 6 Episode 1

We break down Visit Mississippi's new Rose Bowl Parade float, Creativity Blooms, featuring Kermit the Frog alongside country artist Charlie Worsham and Visit Mississippi Director Rochelle Hicks. The conversation highlights Mississippi's deep cultural roots, from Jim Henson to global music influences like blues legends, The Black Keys, and Led Zeppelin. We also discuss the massive six-month preparation, thousands of volunteers, and how the parade showcases Mississippi's history, creativity, and attractions to millions worldwide.#VisitMississippi, #RoseBowlParade, #CreativityBlooms, #KermitTheFrog, #JimHenson, #MississippiCulture, #MississippiMusic, #BluesTrail, #CharlieWorsham, #Tourism, #SouthernCulture, #ParadeFloat, #AmericanCulture, #TravelTalk, #CulturalHeritage, #MusicHistory, #BehindTheScenes, #PodcastDiscussion, #ViewFromThePugh, #Storytelling

In this episode we get LOUD about the natural waves of seasons in our lives. As we approach the new year I wanted to remind you about how everything in life has it's summer and winter seasons. Times of high energy, wins, and blooming, and times of rest, struggle, and regrouping but one thing we can always count on is summer, and winter, always come back around. Hope you enjoy this conversations as you start your New Year's resolutions and see you in 2026 :)Watch the audio version of this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/TjzJhRi7_WsBible Verses Mentioned:Ecclesiastes 3: A Time for Everything1 There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens:2 a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot,3 a time to kill and a time to heal, a time to tear down and a time to build,4 a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance, 5 a time to scatter stones and a time to gather them, a time to embrace and a time to refrain from embracing,6 a time to search and a time to give up, a time to keep and a time to throw away,7 a time to tear and a time to mend, a time to be silent and a time to speak,8 a time to love and a time to hate, a time for war and a time for peaceGalatians 6:9 Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.James 5:7 Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord's coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop, patiently waiting for the autumn and spring rains.Shop real skin. real results: https://nine2fiveskin.com/Audio versions:Catch LTWL on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/loudtalk-with-lavi/id1664975601Catch LTWL on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3lXkBxqJOYzwu3g15fCmCM?si=e33b945687874d0f&nd=1For Podcast highlights and updates follow:LTWL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loudtalkwithlavi/?hl=enLTWL TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@loudtalkwithlavi?lang=enMore Lavi:Lavinia Rusanda YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LaviniaRusanda/videosLavinia Rusanda TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@laviniarusanda?lang=enLavinia Rusanda on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laviniarusanda/?hl=enJoin Content Creator and engineering and business student Lavinia Rusanda as she uncovers the secrets of the beauty industry, breaks down the walls of beauty standards, and teaches you to learn self-love and become confident in your skin while bringing awareness to acne and real unfiltered skin.

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Frozen Romance: Love Blooms Amid Snowy Costa Brava Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-12-25-23-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: A Costa Brava, durant les festes de Nadal, el poble estava gairebé desert, amb les seves platges tranquil·les sota un cel gris.En: At Costa Brava, during the Christmas holidays, the village was almost deserted, with its quiet beaches under a gray sky.Ca: Els carrers estaven decorats amb llums brillants i garlandes de colors.En: The streets were decorated with bright lights and colorful garlands.Ca: Els pocs habitants del poble es congregaven a l'únic hostal obert, on el foc de la llar escalfava tot l'ambient.En: The few inhabitants of the village gathered at the only open inn, where the fireplace warmed the whole atmosphere.Ca: En Jordi i la Marta havien planejat passar uns dies romàntics allà.En: En Jordi and la Marta had planned to spend a few romantic days there.Ca: Jordi tenia diferents activitats preparades, totes perfectament organitzades.En: Jordi had different activities prepared, all perfectly organized.Ca: Estava nerviós.En: He was nervous.Ca: Volia proposar-li matrimoni a la Marta en aquell precís viatge.En: He wanted to propose to Marta on that very trip.Ca: Tot havia de ser perfecte.En: Everything had to be perfect.Ca: Però, aquella matinada, tot va canviar.En: But, that early morning, everything changed.Ca: Un mantell de neu va cobrir el poble.En: A blanket of snow covered the village.Ca: Era poc habitual veure nevar tan a prop del mar.En: It was unusual to see snow so close to the sea.Ca: Jordi observava les volves des de la finestra amb inquietud.En: Jordi watched the snowflakes from the window with unease.Ca: Els seus plans havien desaparegut amb la tempesta.En: His plans had vanished with the storm.Ca: Els carrers estaven tallats, les excursions cancel·lades, i el petit poble semblava encara més petit, tancat pel fred.En: The streets were blocked, the excursions canceled, and the small village seemed even smaller, shut in by the cold.Ca: Marta, en canvi, estava il·lusionada.En: Marta, on the other hand, was excited.Ca: La neu, inesperada i màgica, li va treure un somriure.En: The snow, unexpected and magical, brought a smile to her face.Ca: Va agafar la mà d'en Jordi i van sortir a passejar per la platja coberta de neu.En: She took Jordi's hand and they went for a walk on the snow-covered beach.Ca: No hi havia soroll, només el so de les seves passes al trepitjar la neu.En: There was no noise, only the sound of their footsteps in the snow.Ca: Era com si el món s'hagués aturat només per a ells.En: It was as if the world had stopped just for them.Ca: Jordi estava preocupat, volia que tot fos tal com havia planejat.En: Jordi was worried, he wanted everything to be just as he had planned.Ca: "Com pot ser perfecte aquí?En: "How can it be perfect here?"Ca: ", es preguntava.En: he wondered.Ca: Però, la Marta el mirava amb aquells ulls de felicitat.En: But, Marta was looking at him with those happy eyes.Ca: Van acabar al petit hostal del poble al final del dia.En: They ended up at the small inn in the village at the end of the day.Ca: Allí, al costat del foc, els veïns del poble s'havien reunit.En: There, by the fire, the villagers had gathered.Ca: Hi havia música, riures i olors de menjar casolà.En: There was music, laughter, and smells of homemade food.Ca: Aquest ambient càlid va penetrar dins de Jordi, omplint-lo d'una sensació desconeguda.En: This warm atmosphere filled Jordi with an unfamiliar sensation.Ca: Començà a entendre que el moment perfecte no era a la platja al capvespre, ni enmig d'un sender muntanyenc.En: He began to understand that the perfect moment wasn't on the beach at sunset, nor in the middle of a mountain trail.Ca: Eren aquells instants, aquells petits moments compartits amb Marta, plens de rialles i sensacions noves.En: It was those moments, those small shared moments with Marta, full of laughter and new sensations.Ca: Sota la llum tènue de l'hostal, mentre la neu continuava caient fora, Jordi va treure l'anell del seu abric i li va demanar a Marta que fos la seva companya de vida.En: Under the dim light of the inn, while the snow continued to fall outside, Jordi took the ring from his coat and asked Marta to be his life partner.Ca: Els ulls de Marta es van omplir de llàgrimes i va dir que sí, amb un somriure llarg i sincer.En: Marta's eyes filled with tears and she said yes, with a long and sincere smile.Ca: Aquella nit, el poble de Costa Brava es va convertir en el seu petit hivernacle d'amor, i Jordi va aprendre que la perfecció es troba en l'imperfecte i que la companyia de Marta ho era tot.En: That night, the village of Costa Brava became their little greenhouse of love, and Jordi learned that perfection lies in the imperfect and that the company of Marta was everything. Vocabulary Words:village: el pobledeserted: desertfireplace: el foc de la llarinn: l'hostalblanket of snow: mantell de neusnowflakes: les volvesinhabitants: els habitantsexcursions: les excursionsheat: caloratmosphere: l'ambientplans: els plansunease: inquietudstorm: la tempestasound: el sofootsteps: les passesbeach: la platjafire: el fochomemade food: menjar casolàunknown sensation: sensació desconegudatrail: el sender muntanyencdim light: la llum tènuering: l'anelltears: les llàgrimessmile: el somriuregreenhouse of love: hivernacle d'amorimperfect: l'imperfectecompany: la companyiagarlands: les garlandesinhabitants: els habitantsquiet beaches: les platges tranquil·les

Mark Somerson of Columbus Business First has a look at local business news as we head to 2026!

From a family-run flower operation in West Fargo to winter storms, flu pressures, a looming solar tax credit deadline, and festive wine-and-cheese tips for the holidays.

The Rev. Joe C. Williams, Succentor Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, CA   Isaiah 35:1-10 Luke 1:46-55 James 5:7-10 Matthew 11:2-11

"Be still, and know that I am God! I will be honored by every nation. I will be honored throughout the world.” Psalm 46:10 As we find ourselves in the middle of this month, take a moment to reflect. Just like a lush garden needs time to breathe and bloom, our spiritual lives thrive in stillness. Scripture reminds us in Psalm 46:10, "Be still, and know that I am God." This call to pause is not merely an invitation; it's a powerful opportunity to deepen our connection with the Divine. Think of Jesus, who frequently withdrew to lonely places to pray, as we see in Mark 6:31. His moments of solitude were not signs of weakness, but rather opportunities for renewal and closeness with His Father. When we carve out time in our busy lives, much like a breath mark in a musical score, we create space for intimacy to flourish. The hustle may tempt us to rush, but in doing so, we risk losing the melody of our relationship with God. Mark 6:31 says, Then, because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance to eat, he said to them, 'Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.” This weekend, set aside a Sabbath hour and guard it like the precious appointment it is. Let it be a space where your heart can rest and your spirit can reconnect. Remember the wisdom of Paul Borthwick: “Busyness is the enemy of intimacy.” By choosing still moments, we find ourselves wrapped in God's presence, immersing our souls in a sacred rhythm that brings us closer to Him. As you engage in this stillness, remember, "A rested soul prays without words. The calm we keep makes room for God to speak." So, let your stillness become a sanctuary because in the hush between breaths, you will hear God clearly. Embrace this assurance, and let His peace wash over you. Acknowledge that “rest is worship too,” as it is in these quiet moments that we truly honor His presence in our lives. Exodus 33:14 says, "The LORD replied, 'My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.” Prayer for the Day!Heavenly Father, thank You for the gift of stillness. Brethren, I pray for you, may the Holy Spirit help you to cherish your quiet moments with God, allowing intimacy to bloom in your heart. May your soul grow familiar with His whisper, and may His gentle presence quiet every anxious thought. In the stillness, may you find refuge, wisdom for your steps, and courage for your battles. May His peace guard your heart and mind, and His love steady you like an anchor in the storm. As you wait before Him, may your affections be reordered, your strength renewed, and your vision clarified. May gratitude rise, obedience deepen, and hope abound. May the secret place become your sure dwelling, and the knowledge of His nearness be your daily song. In Jesus' name. Amen.

Have you ever noticed that those who have experienced great suffering, are also those who often seem to have a greater capacity for joy? Those who have wept bitterly, are often those same ones who laugh most sincerely. Perhaps there is some nugget of this truth being revealed as Jesus looks to John, the life he led and tells us "yet whoever is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. In the 3rd week of Advent we light the Candle of Joy. We take joy in the nearness of Christ. But, joy breaks in not by eliminating pain or doubt, but by transforming it. Even John questions Jesus, and Jesus calls him great. Joy grows in wilderness soil.  ---------- Click here to access resources for supporting immigrants: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1G9suVgJsS8X6TdH6ec2TBRKTz3dCqzQ2dPzUor4TKHc/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.ejsud9n02yg8   Thank you for joining us today! If you feel led to give to DCC, you can do so here: https://pushpay.com/g/denverchurch?src=hpp

Happy Feast of Our Lady to you!

This episode, host Bill Calkins is joined by two guests representing a company called Brands in Blooms and a solution they're bringing to garden center retailers—BloomSuite. It's a click-to-edit website platform built specifically for garden centers, but that's far from the full story as you'll hear. BloomSuite also offers an e-commerce component connecting your store to nursery fulfillment partners that ship plants directly to your customers. And if your marketing messages, social media and CRM are disconnected and operating in isolation, BloomSuite ALSO offers a CRM + marketing dashboard to tie it all together with pre-built customer personas, automated content generators, calendars for planning, the ability to send targeted emails and texts, as well as full Meta connectivity to upload your social media to Instagram and Facebook. Brands in Blooms co-founders Jeff O'Brien and Jon Morrison explain what BloomSuite is all about and why the company is laser-focused on solutions for garden centers. Bill, Jeff and Jon also discuss the importance of having a website you're proud of, why collecting data is only as good as your plan to use it, the high cost (and confusion) of stacking multiple platforms, how e-commerce opens you up to a new customer base and how advanced tech could possibly allow us to be more human in the near future. As a listener of this podcast, you're encouraged schedule a free website audit with the BloomSuite team as a way to learn how these cutting-edge but simple-to-use tools can take your business to the next level. Here's how: https://brandsinblooms.com/pages/schedule   More Resources: Brands In Blooms: https://brandsinblooms.com/ BloomSuite: https://brandsinblooms.com/pages/bloomsuite Next-Gen Consumer Insights Masterclass: https://brandsinblooms.com/pages/course

The owner of Chicago flower shop and nonprofit that employs at-risk youth on the South Side called Southside Blooms has just been named CNN's 2025 “Hero of the Year.”

The owner of Chicago flower shop and nonprofit that employs at-risk youth on the South Side called Southside Blooms has just been named CNN's 2025 “Hero of the Year.”

The owner of Chicago flower shop and nonprofit that employs at-risk youth on the South Side called Southside Blooms has just been named CNN's 2025 “Hero of the Year.”

Join host Yvonne Ashton for a special Holland edition of Mornings with Mayesh! In this episode, we sit down with Natasha Barnhill, Charlotte Branch Manager, and Jenna Duncan, Raleigh Buyer, who recently returned from an unforgettable trip to the Netherlands. Natasha and Jenna take us behind the scenes of their floral adventure, from gliding through canals on a boat to visit stunning lilac farms, to touring world-class rose breeders, hydrangea growers, and lisianthus farms. They share their experience witnessing the organized chaos of the Dutch flower auction, exploring the trade show floor filled with incredible African-grown blooms, and visiting EZ and Holex to see their day-to-day operations. Whether you're a florist looking for inspiration, a grower curious about international trends, or simply a flower lover who wants to explore the flower capital of the world, this episode is packed with insights, beauty, and floral passion. This is our final episode of 2025 — thank you for an amazing year of Mornings with Mayesh. Happy holidays, and we'll see you in 2026!

Join us as we enjoy Him together! The Table Fellowship's Sermon of the Week for December 7th, 2025! 

If I say: quick, name a holiday flower, you might first answer poinsettia. But the poinsettia wasn't always synonymous with this time of year, today's guest tells me – like once upon a time more than a century ago the... Read More ›

If I say: quick, name a holiday flower, you might first answer poinsettia. But the poinsettia wasn't always synonymous with this time of year, today's guest tells me – like once upon a time more than a century ago the... Read More ›

If I say: quick, name a holiday flower, you might first answer poinsettia. But the poinsettia wasn't always synonymous with this time of year, today's guest tells me – like once upon a time more than a century ago the... Read More ›

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: A Grandmother's Wisdom: Courage Blooms in a Wintery Barcelona Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-12-04-08-38-20-ca Story Transcript:Ca: A Barcelona, mentre l'aire fred de l'hivern s'endinsava pels carrers i les llums de Nadal il·luminaven la ciutat, Martí caminava ràpidament cap al Hospital Clínic.En: In Barcelona, while the cold winter air seeped through the streets and the Christmas lights illuminated the city, Martí walked quickly towards Hospital Clínic.Ca: L'entrada de l'hospital estava adornada amb guirnaldes i un arbre de Nadal vestit de llums brillants.En: The entrance of the hospital was adorned with wreaths and a Christmas tree dressed in bright lights.Ca: Martí, amb les mans enfundades dins de la seva jaqueta, va saludar el porter amb un somriure abans d'agafar l'ascensor cap a la planta de cardiologia.En: Martí, with his hands tucked inside his jacket, greeted the doorman with a smile before taking the elevator to the cardiology floor.Ca: Núria, la seva àvia, era una dona sàvia amb una calidesa que tranquil·litzava qualsevol ànima preocupada.En: Núria, his grandmother, was a wise woman with a warmth that reassured any worried soul.Ca: Era el seu port segur, el seu conseller de confiança.En: She was his safe haven, his trusted counselor.Ca: Ara, esperava pacientment en una butaca del passadís, fent mots encreuats i sospitant per l'imminent visita de Martí.En: Now, she patiently waited in an armchair in the hallway, doing crosswords and suspecting Martí's imminent visit.Ca: Quan ell va arribar, li va oferir una abraçada càlida, transmetent seguretat i afecte.En: When he arrived, she offered him a warm hug, conveying security and affection.Ca: —Bon Nadal, Martí!En: "Merry Christmas, Martí!"Ca: —va dir Núria amb els ulls brillants.En: said Núria with bright eyes.Ca: —Bon Nadal, àvia.En: "Merry Christmas, grandma.Ca: Com et trobes avui?En: How are you feeling today?"Ca: —va preguntar Martí, encara preocupat per l'estat de salut de la seva àvia.En: Martí asked, still worried about his grandmother's health.Ca: —Oh, estic bé, estimat.En: "Oh, I'm fine, dear.Ca: Només una revisió de rutina.En: Just a routine check-up.Ca: Però tu, tens aquella expressió de dubte als ulls.En: But you, you have that doubtful expression in your eyes.Ca: Què et preocupa?En: What's bothering you?"Ca: —va preguntar Núria mentre es acomodava millor a la cadira.En: asked Núria as she settled more comfortably into the chair.Ca: Martí va sospirar profundament.En: Martí sighed deeply.Ca: Al seu cap, les imatges del que podria ser una carrera a París brillaven tant com les llums nadalenques als carrers.En: In his mind, images of what could be a career in Paris shone as brightly as the Christmas lights in the streets.Ca: Però l'ombra del fracàs també s'hi afegia.En: But the shadow of failure was also present.Ca: —M'han ofert una exposició a París, Núria.En: "They've offered me an exhibition in Paris, Núria.Ca: Però.En: But...Ca: tinc por de no estar preparat.En: I'm afraid I'm not ready.Ca: De fracassar —va confessar Martí, buscant els ulls comprensius de la seva àvia.En: Of failing," Martí confessed, seeking his grandmother's understanding eyes.Ca: Núria va somriure i va agafar les mans del seu nét.En: Núria smiled and took her grandson's hands.Ca: —Quan era jove, vaig tenir l'oportunitat de viatjar sola a Itàlia.En: "When I was young, I had the opportunity to travel alone to Italy.Ca: Ningú creia que ho pogués fer.En: Nobody believed I could do it.Ca: Però ho vaig fer igualment.En: But I did it anyway.Ca: Vaig veure el món i, el més important, vaig veure el que jo podia ser.En: I saw the world, and most importantly, I saw what I could be.Ca: Martí, la por sempre hi serà, però l'únic fracàs és no provar-ho.En: Martí, fear will always be there, but the only failure is not trying."Ca: Les paraules de Núria tenien un pes que marxava amb aquella sabiduria que només els anys i les aventures poden portar.En: Núria's words carried a weight that came with that wisdom only years and adventures can bring.Ca: Martí es va sentir inspirat, les seves inseguretats reduint-se al res.En: Martí felt inspired, his insecurities shrinking to nothing.Ca: El somriure de la seva àvia, mentre ella començava un altre conjunt de mots encreuats, li semblava ara la resposta a les seves pors.En: His grandmother's smile, as she began another set of crosswords, now seemed to him the answer to his fears.Ca: —Gràcies, àvia.En: "Thank you, grandma.Ca: Ho faré.En: I will do it.Ca: Aniré a París!En: I'll go to Paris!"Ca: —va dir Martí amb una ferma decisió.En: Martí said with firm determination.Ca: Amb una renovada confiança, Martí es va acomiadar de Núria després de la visita.En: With renewed confidence, Martí bid farewell to Núria after the visit.Ca: L'aire fred de Barcelona, que abans el feia encorbar-se, ara l'empenyia amb força vers la recepció dels seus somnis.En: The cold air of Barcelona, which previously made him hunch over, now propelled him forcefully towards the realization of his dreams.Ca: Justament, les llums de Nadal feien veure el futur més brillant que mai.En: Indeed, the Christmas lights made the future seem brighter than ever.Ca: Aquest hivern, Martí no només portava el pes del fred a les espatlles, sinó també l'escalf d'una àvia que l'havia ajudat a descobrir el coratge que sempre havia tingut dins seu.En: This winter, Martí not only carried the weight of the cold on his shoulders but also the warmth of a grandmother who had helped him discover the courage he always had within.Ca: I a París, una aventura plena de possibilitats l'esperava.En: And in Paris, an adventure full of possibilities awaited him. Vocabulary Words:the wreath: la guirnaldato illuminate: il·luminarthe cardiology: la cardiologiatucked: enfundadesthe doorman: el porterthe elevator: l'ascensorwise: sàviathe warmth: la calidesathe counselor: el consellerthe armchair: la butacathe doubt: el dubteto settle: acomodar-seto sigh: sospirarthe shadow: l'ombrato confess: confessarto understand: comprendrethe opportunity: l'oportunitatto travel: viatjarthe fear: la porthe failure: el fracàsto inspire: inspirarthe confidence: la confiançato shrink: reduir-sethe security: la seguretatthe affection: l'afecterenewed: renovadato propel: empènyerto realize: realitzarthe courage: el coratgeto greet: saludar

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Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Amidst Arctic Storms: A Heartwarming Connection Blooms Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-11-26-08-38-20-sv Story Transcript:Sv: En lång, kall vind piskade snön över den arktiska tundran.En: A long, cold wind whipped the snow across the arktiska tundran.Sv: Det var vinter i Svalbard, och det lilla forskningsstationen kände sig som en ensam prick i ett vitt hav.En: It was winter in Svalbard, and the little research station felt like a lonely dot in a white sea.Sv: Där fanns Elsa och Nils, två forskare med olika uppdrag men liknande drömmar.En: There were Elsa and Nils, two researchers with different assignments but similar dreams.Sv: Elsa var en passionerad klimatforskare.En: Elsa was a passionate climate researcher.Sv: Hon studerade isens förändringar och vad det betydde för vår värld.En: She studied the changes in the ice and what it meant for our world.Sv: Men djupt inom sig längtade hon efter mer än bara data och forskning.En: But deep inside, she longed for more than just data and research.Sv: Hon ville ha kontakt.En: She wanted connection.Sv: Nils var en meteorolog.En: Nils was a meteorologist.Sv: Han älskade att förstå stormarna, vinden, och hur naturens krafter fungerade.En: He loved understanding the storms, the wind, and how the forces of nature worked.Sv: Även om han trivdes med ensamheten, fanns det en del av honom som ville känna samhörighet.En: Even though he enjoyed the solitude, there was a part of him that wanted to feel a sense of belonging.Sv: En dag började stormen byggas upp.En: One day, the storm began to build up.Sv: Snön blåste över stationen och sikten var nästan obefintlig.En: The snow blew over the station, and visibility was almost non-existent.Sv: Det var en svår situation.En: It was a difficult situation.Sv: Elsa och Nils hade inget val; de behövde samarbeta för att säkra stationen.En: Elsa and Nils had no choice; they needed to cooperate to secure the station.Sv: De började arbeta tillsammans, och genom arbetet blev samtalen allt längre.En: They started working together, and through the work, the conversations grew longer.Sv: Elsa pratade om sin forskning och sina drömmar.En: Elsa talked about her research and her dreams.Sv: Nils delade sina tankar om väder och äventyr.En: Nils shared his thoughts on weather and adventure.Sv: De fann att de hade mer gemensamt än vad de trodde.En: They found they had more in common than they thought.Sv: Under stormens peak, slocknade strömmen plötsligt.En: During the peak of the storm, the power suddenly went out.Sv: Mörkret la sig som en filt över dem.En: Darkness fell over them like a blanket.Sv: "Vad gör vi nu?"En: "What do we do now?"Sv: frågade Nils med en orolig röst.En: Nils asked with a worried voice.Sv: Elsa tände en ficklampa och lyfte den mot Nils.En: Elsa lit a flashlight and lifted it towards Nils.Sv: "Vi klarar det här," sa hon lugnande.En: "We can manage this," she said reassuringly.Sv: De arbetade sida vid sida och fick systemet igång igen.En: They worked side by side and got the system running again.Sv: I mörkret och tystnaden hade de ett ärligt samtal.En: In the darkness and silence, they had an honest conversation.Sv: De pratade om rädslor, drömmar och vikten av att våga vara sårbar.En: They talked about fears, dreams, and the importance of daring to be vulnerable.Sv: När stormen äntligen gav med sig och gryningen bröt fram, tittade Elsa och Nils ut genom fönstret.En: When the storm finally subsided and the dawn broke, Elsa and Nils looked out the window.Sv: Snön låg tjock och skinande vit.En: The snow lay thick and glistening white.Sv: Luften var klar och lugn.En: The air was clear and calm.Sv: En ny tystnad hade lagt sig över stationen.En: A new silence had settled over the station.Sv: Men något hade förändrats.En: But something had changed.Sv: En känsla av värme spred sig mellan dem.En: A feeling of warmth spread between them.Sv: De hade funnit något viktigt under stormen – samhörighet och början på något nytt.En: They had found something important during the storm—connection and the beginning of something new.Sv: När de stod där, sida vid sida, visste de att framtiden var ljusare, trots den kala arktiska omgivningen.En: As they stood there, side by side, they knew the future was brighter, despite the barren arctic surroundings.Sv: Elsas hjärta var öppet för relationer, och Nils kände sig redo att låta någon komma närmare.En: Elsa's heart was open to relationships, and Nils felt ready to let someone come closer.Sv: Arktiskens ensamhet hade gett vika för en nyfött förbindelse.En: The loneliness of the Arctic had given way to a newly born connection.Sv: Under den kalla himlen, bland is och snö, hade de funnit mer än bara väderdata.En: Under the cold sky, among ice and snow, they had found more than just weather data.Sv: De hade funnit varandra.En: They had found each other.Sv: Och det var början på deras gemensamma resa.En: And it was the start of their shared journey. Vocabulary Words:whipped: piskadeartic: arktiskatundra: tundranassignments: uppdraglonged: längtadedata: datameteorologist: meteorologsolitude: ensamhetenbelonging: samhörighetvisibility: siktennon-existent: obefintligcooperate: samarbetaconversations: samtalenpeak: peakpower: strömmensubside: gav med sigdawn: gryningenglistening: skinandecalm: lugnvulnerable: sårbarbarren: kalasurroundings: omgivningenloneliness: ensamhetconnection: förbindelsejourney: resablanket: filtflashlight: ficklampareassuringly: lugnandedaring: vågathick: tjock

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This week on Anime Pulse we got 100 potentially illegal girlfriends, our favorite monster people, and overpriced car work. Up first Andrew , and Joseph broke his restaurant review streak due to a mirror. Then in the industry news we got nothing, and yes, we are still skipping the Would or Wouldn't for now. Lastly the reviews see us out as Joseph adds more girlfriends to his harem of girlfriends while remaining the best harem protagonist ever, and a fierce and tall Andrew attracts a cute and cheerful girl from a prestigious school.

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Blooms Amidst Chaos: The Day Amsterdam's Nachtbloem Awoke Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-11-23-08-38-20-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De lucht boven de Amsterdamse Hortus Botanicus was helder op die koele herfstochtend.En: The sky above the Amsterdamse Hortus Botanicus was clear on that cool autumn morning.Nl: Bladeren in tinten goud en rood lagen verspreid over de paden, terwijl de geur van de seizoenen zich mengde met de lichte kilte van de wind.En: Leaves in shades of gold and red were scattered across the paths, while the scent of the seasons mingled with the light chill of the wind.Nl: Dit was niet zomaar een dag voor Maarten.En: This was not just any day for Maarten.Nl: De zeldzame plant, de Nachtbloem, stond op het punt om voor het eerst in vijftig jaar te bloeien.En: The rare plant, the Nachtbloem, was about to bloom for the first time in fifty years.Nl: Maarten, een toegewijde botanicus, stond met zijn neus boven het glas van de kas.En: Maarten, a dedicated botanist, stood with his nose pressed against the glass of the greenhouse.Nl: Zijn vader had ooit voorspeld dat de Nachtbloem iets bijzonders zou onthullen wanneer die openging.En: His father had once predicted that the Nachtbloem would reveal something special when it opened.Nl: Maarten wilde niets liever dan deze theorie bewijzen, niet alleen voor zichzelf maar ook ter ere van zijn vader.En: Maarten wanted nothing more than to prove this theory, not just for himself but also in honor of his father.Nl: "Hoe gaat het, Maarten?"En: "How's it going, Maarten?"Nl: vroeg Sanne, zijn collega en vriendin.En: asked Sanne, his colleague and friend.Nl: Ze veegde een lok haar achter haar oor en keek nieuwsgierig naar de planten.En: She tucked a strand of hair behind her ear and looked curiously at the plants.Nl: "Het gaat goed," antwoordde Maarten.En: "It's going well," Maarten replied.Nl: "Maar ik maak me zorgen.En: "But I'm worried.Nl: De Sinterklaas voorbereidingen beginnen vandaag.En: The Sinterklaas preparations start today.Nl: Het wordt druk."En: It's going to be busy."Nl: Joris, een andere collega, voegde zich bij hen.En: Joris, another colleague, joined them.Nl: "Misschien moeten we de toegang beperken.En: "Maybe we should limit access.Nl: We kunnen niet het risico nemen dat er iets met de plant gebeurt."En: We can't risk anything happening to the plant."Nl: Maarten knikte bedachtzaam.En: Maarten nodded thoughtfully.Nl: "Ik wil dat mensen het kunnen zien, maar ik weet niet of dat verstandig is."En: "I want people to see it, but I don't know if it's wise."Nl: De beslissing moest snel worden genomen.En: A decision needed to be made quickly.Nl: Ze konden de tuin openen voor het publiek en de pracht van de bloeiende plant delen, of ze konden de deuren gesloten houden en ervoor zorgen dat de Nachtbloem zonder problemen kon bloeien.En: They could open the garden to the public and share the beauty of the blooming plant, or they could keep the doors closed to ensure that the Nachtbloem could bloom without issues.Nl: Plotseling klonk er muziek in de verte.En: Suddenly, music sounded in the distance.Nl: Het was het geluid van Sinterklaasliedjes, een teken dat de festiviteiten echt begonnen waren.En: It was the sound of Sinterklaasliedjes, a sign that the festivities had truly begun.Nl: Dit betekende grote menigtes en mogelijk chaos in de tuin.En: This meant large crowds and possible chaos in the garden.Nl: "Wat denk je, Maarten?"En: "What do you think, Maarten?"Nl: vroeg Sanne zacht.En: Sanne asked softly.Nl: "We hebben tijd nodig om alles goed te plannen."En: "We need time to plan everything properly."Nl: Op dat moment zag Maarten een groep mensen naderen.En: At that moment, Maarten saw a group of people approaching.Nl: Nieuwsgierigheid en opwinding waren op hun gezichten te lezen.En: Curiosity and excitement were visible on their faces.Nl: Hij voelde de druk van de menigte, maar ook het verlangen om zijn vaders visie met de wereld te delen.En: He felt the pressure of the crowd but also the desire to share his father's vision with the world.Nl: "Oké," zei Maarten met een vastberaden blik.En: "Okay," Maarten said with a determined look.Nl: "We laten kleine groepen binnen.En: "We'll let small groups in.Nl: Jullie zorgen dat het rustig blijft."En: You make sure it stays calm."Nl: Zenuwachtig, maar vastbesloten, opende Maarten de deuren.En: Nervous but determined, Maarten opened the doors.Nl: Terwijl de mensen zachtjes naar binnen stroomden, hielden Sanne en Joris alles in de gaten.En: As people gently flowed in, Sanne and Joris kept everything under control.Nl: Even later begon de Nachtbloem langzaam te openen.En: A little later, the Nachtbloem began to slowly open.Nl: De bladeren ontvouwden zich, en een levendige blauwe kleur kwam tevoorschijn.En: The leaves unfolded, and a vibrant blue color emerged.Nl: De menigte hield de adem in.En: The crowd held its breath.Nl: Maar toen, juist op het hoogtepunt, begon de situatie uit de hand te lopen.En: But then, just at the peak moment, the situation began to spiral out of control.Nl: Mensen probeerden naar voren te dringen voor een betere blik.En: People tried to push forward for a better look.Nl: Het werd chaotisch.En: It became chaotic.Nl: "Rustig!"En: "Calm down!"Nl: riep Maarten, terwijl Sanne en Joris snel tussenbeide kwamen.En: Maarten called out, while Sanne and Joris quickly intervened.Nl: Met hun georganiseerde inspanningen wisten ze de menigte te kalmeren en de plant veilig te stellen.En: With their organized efforts, they managed to calm the crowd and secure the plant.Nl: Rust keerde terug, net toen de Nachtbloem in volle bloei kwam.En: Calm returned, just as the Nachtbloem came into full bloom.Nl: De geur was bedwelmend, en Maarten voelde een vreugde die hij nauwelijks kon beschrijven.En: The scent was intoxicating, and Maarten felt a joy he could hardly describe.Nl: Hij wist nu dat hij zijn vaders droom had verwezenlijkt.En: He knew now that he had fulfilled his father's dream.Nl: Toen de laatste bezoekers de tuin verlieten, keek Maarten naar Sanne en Joris.En: As the last visitors left the garden, Maarten looked at Sanne and Joris.Nl: "We hebben het gedaan," zei hij met een glunderende glimlach.En: "We did it," he said with a beaming smile.Nl: De ervaring had zijn vertrouwen vergroot en hem geleerd dat zijn werk meer betekenis had wanneer het gedeeld werd.En: The experience had boosted his confidence and taught him that his work held more meaning when shared.Nl: Terwijl het geluid van Sinterklaasliedjes vervaagde, voelde Maarten een warme tevredenheid over de dag die nu voor altijd in zijn herinnering gegrift stond.En: As the sound of Sinterklaasliedjes faded, Maarten felt a warm satisfaction about the day now forever etched in his memory. Vocabulary Words:scattered: verspreidmingle: mengendedicated: toegewijdegreenhouse: kaspredicted: voorspeldtheory: theoriepreparations: voorbereidingenlimit: beperkenrisk: risicoaccess: toegangdecision: beslissingrevealed: onthullencuriosity: nieuwsgierigheidapproaching: naderendetermined: vastberadenchaos: chaotischsituation: situatiepressure: drukcalm: rustigsecure: veilig stellenintoxicating: bedwelmendsatisfaction: tevredenheidetched: gegriftconfidence: vertrouwenbloom: bloeienleaf: bladunfolded: ontvouwdenvibrant: levendigespiral: uit de hand lopenintervened: tussenbeide komen

We review The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity. The only thing sweeter than this wholesome and fluffy romance are the cakes Kaoruko loves to eat. We discuss the anime's title, the drama being overdramatic at times, and the surprising pace at which this romance is unfolding. Japanese title: Kaoru Hana wa Rin to Saku While you're listening to this episode, why not pair it up with a delicious snack from a #TokyoTreat box? Use code STRICTLYANIME for $5 off your first box: https://team.tokyotreat.com/strictlyanime Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/4Rnq4GTePP Support the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/thestrictlyseries Website: https://www.thestrictlyseries.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestrictlyseries X (Twitter): https://x.com/strictlyseries Part of The Strictly Series of podcasts

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Shy Boy Blooms: Making Connections in Tulip Park Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-11-21-08-38-20-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Luften doftade av höst och tystnaden bröts bara av lövens knastrande under fötterna.En: The air smelled of autumn, and the silence was only broken by the crunching of leaves underfoot.Sv: Lars följde sina klasskamrater längs stigarna i Tulip Park.En: Lars followed his classmates along the paths in Tulip Park.Sv: Hans blick svepte över de färgglada tulpanerna som stod i skarp kontrast mot de varma höstfärgerna.En: His gaze swept over the colorful tulips standing in sharp contrast to the warm autumn colors.Sv: Lars hade alltid älskat naturen.En: Lars had always loved nature.Sv: Han fascinerades av de berättelser som varje blomma, varje träd, bar på.En: He was fascinated by the stories every flower and every tree carried.Sv: Ändå kämpade han med att dela sina tankar med andra.En: Yet, he struggled to share his thoughts with others.Sv: Skolresan till den botaniska trädgården var för honom inte bara en chans att se vacker natur, utan också ett tillfälle att göra något modigt — att knyta kontakt med någon.En: The school trip to the botanical garden was for him not just a chance to see beautiful nature but also an opportunity to do something brave — to connect with someone.Sv: Emma och Gustav, två av hans klasskamrater, gick framför honom.En: Emma and Gustav, two of his classmates, walked in front of him.Sv: Emma pratade livligt medan Gustav skrattade åt något hon sa.En: Emma spoke animatedly while Gustav laughed at something she said.Sv: De verkade så självsäkra, tänkte Lars och kände sig liten bredvid dem.En: They seemed so confident, thought Lars, and he felt small beside them.Sv: Men idag hade han bestämt sig: han skulle prata med någon, han skulle inte låta sin blyghet hålla honom tillbaka.En: But today, he had decided: he would talk to someone, he wouldn't let his shyness hold him back.Sv: Hans chans kom när de nådde en särskilt praktfull rabatt med sällsynta tulpaner.En: His chance came when they reached a particularly magnificent flowerbed with rare tulips.Sv: Emma stannade upp och lutade sig närmare för att läsa skylten.En: Emma stopped and leaned closer to read the sign.Sv: Lars tog ett djupt andetag och närmade sig.En: Lars took a deep breath and approached.Sv: "Visste du", började han, "att dessa tulpaner nästan försvann på 1600-talet?"En: "Did you know," he began, "that these tulips almost disappeared in the 1600s?"Sv: Emma vände sig om och log.En: Emma turned around and smiled.Sv: "Nej, det visste jag inte.En: "No, I didn't know that.Sv: Varför då?"En: Why?"Sv: Lars kände sig uppmuntrad av hennes genuina intresse.En: Lars felt encouraged by her genuine interest.Sv: "Det var på grund av tulpanmanin", fortsatte han, "folk blev så besatta av dem att priserna sköt i höjden.En: "It was because of the tulip mania," he continued, "people became so obsessed with them that prices skyrocketed.Sv: Men när marknaden kraschade, förlorade många sina förmögenheter."En: But when the market crashed, many lost their fortunes."Sv: Gustav, som hade hört deras samtal, anslöt sig.En: Gustav, who had overheard their conversation, joined them.Sv: "Det låter som en historia direkt ur en film!"En: "That sounds like a story straight out of a movie!"Sv: Han log stort mot Lars.En: He beamed at Lars.Sv: "Jag har alltid tyckt att botanik är spännande, men visste inte mycket om historia.En: "I've always thought botany was exciting, but didn't know much about the history.Sv: Berätta mer!"En: Tell me more!"Sv: Under resten av besöket vandrade de tre tillsammans genom parken, delade berättelser och lärde sig av varandra.En: For the rest of the visit, the three of them wandered through the park together, sharing stories and learning from each other.Sv: Lars upptäckte att de alla delade en passion för botanik.En: Lars discovered that they all shared a passion for botany.Sv: Det kändes som om något inom honom hade förändrats.En: It felt as if something inside him had changed.Sv: Social interaktion kändes plötsligt mindre skrämmande.En: Social interaction suddenly felt less daunting.Sv: När besöket i Tulip Park var slut, kände sig Lars lättare.En: When the visit to Tulip Park was over, Lars felt lighter.Sv: Han hade gjort det han drömde om — han hade knutit kontakt.En: He had done what he dreamed of — he had made a connection.Sv: Emma, Gustav och Lars utbytte kontaktinformation innan de gick tillbaka till bussen.En: Emma, Gustav, and Lars exchanged contact information before returning to the bus.Sv: "Vi borde starta en botanikklubb", föreslog Emma.En: "We should start a botany club," suggested Emma.Sv: "Det skulle vara jättekul att lära sig mer tillsammans."En: "It would be so much fun to learn more together."Sv: På hemvägen satt Lars med ett litet leende.En: On the way home, Lars sat with a small smile.Sv: Han hade inte bara klarat av sin mål för dagen, utan också vunnit nya vänner.En: He had not only accomplished his goal for the day but also gained new friends.Sv: Hans steg var lättare, och han kände sig stärkt av insikten att intresse och kunskap inte bara kunde förändra naturen, utan också de osynliga band som band samman människor.En: His steps were lighter, and he felt strengthened by the realization that interest and knowledge could change not only nature but also the invisible bonds that connect people. Vocabulary Words:autumn: höstsilence: tystnadcrunching: knastrandeunderfoot: under fötternapath: stiggaze: blickcontrast: kontrastfascinated: fascineradesstruggled: kämpadeopportunity: tillfällemagnificent: praktfullapproached: närmade sigdisappeared: försvannmania: maniobsessed: besattaskyrocketed: sköt i höjdenfortunes: förmögenheteroverheard: hade hörtinteraction: interaktiondaunting: skrämmandeconnect: knyta kontaktexchanged: utbyttesuggested: föreslogbotany: botanikbounded: band sammanpassion: passionswept: svepteleaned: lutade sigencouraged: uppmuntradgenuine: genuina

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Fluent Fiction - French: Golden Ideas: Teamwork Blooms in Autumn's Embrace Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-11-12-08-38-20-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Dans une maison familiale spacieuse, l'air d'automne remplissait la pièce de parfums de feuilles mortes et de pommes.En: In a spacious family house, the autumn air filled the room with the scents of dead leaves and apples.Fr: Le salon accueillant baignait dans une lumière dorée et douce.En: The welcoming living room was bathed in a soft, golden light.Fr: Un grand tableau de chêne occupait l'espace central, prêt à recevoir les idées créatives d'Élodie, Mathieu, et Luc.En: A large oak table occupied the central space, ready to receive the creative ideas of Élodie, Mathieu, and Luc.Fr: Près de la table, une cheminée crépitait doucement, ajoutant une ambiance chaleureuse à leur réunion.En: Near the table, a fireplace crackled gently, adding a warm ambiance to their meeting.Fr: Élodie, pleine d'énergie et d'idées, se dressait avec enthousiasme.En: Élodie, full of energy and ideas, stood up enthusiastically.Fr: "Nous devons impressionner le professeur!En: "We must impress the professor!Fr: J'ai pensé à un projet sur les énergies renouvelables avec une maquette géante," annonça-t-elle.En: I thought of a project on renewable energy with a giant model," she announced.Fr: Ses yeux brillaient d'ambition, sa voix vibrant d'enthousiasme.En: Her eyes shone with ambition, her voice vibrated with enthusiasm.Fr: Mathieu, assis nonchalamment, hocha la tête en signe de réflexion.En: Mathieu, sitting nonchalantly, nodded in a sign of reflection.Fr: "C'est ambitieux, Élodie.En: "That's ambitious, Élodie.Fr: Peut-être devrions-nous faire quelque chose de plus simple, comme une présentation sur les panneaux solaires.En: Maybe we should do something simpler, like a presentation on solar panels.Fr: Cela réduit le stress."En: That could reduce the stress."Fr: Toujours le médiateur, Mathieu cherchait un équilibre.En: Always the mediator, Mathieu sought a balance.Fr: Luc, assis silencieusement à l'une des extrémités de la table, écoutait attentivement.En: Luc, sitting silently at one end of the table, listened attentively.Fr: Des idées fourmillaient dans son esprit, mais il hésitait à prendre la parole.En: Ideas buzzed in his mind, but he hesitated to speak up.Fr: Après quelques instants de réflexion intense, il prit son courage à deux mains.En: After a few moments of intense reflection, he took his courage in both hands.Fr: "Et si nous combinions nos idées?"En: "What if we combined our ideas?"Fr: proposa-t-il timidement.En: he suggested timidly.Fr: "Nous pourrions construire une petite maquette et ajouter une partie interactive sur les énergies renouvelables."En: "We could build a small model and add an interactive part about renewable energies."Fr: Élodie et Mathieu se regardèrent, évaluant rapidement la suggestion de Luc.En: Élodie and Mathieu looked at each other, quickly evaluating Luc's suggestion.Fr: Une aiguille de tension sembla se relâcher dans la pièce.En: A needle of tension seemed to ease in the room.Fr: "C'est brillant, Luc!"En: "That's brilliant, Luc!"Fr: s'exclama Élodie, impressionnée.En: exclaimed Élodie, impressed.Fr: Mathieu sourit, soulagé que la direction du projet soit devenue claire et gérable.En: Mathieu smiled, relieved that the direction of the project had become clear and manageable.Fr: Avec les contributions de chacun, le groupe choisit un plan qui mélangeait créativité et pragmatisme.En: With everyone's contributions, the group chose a plan that mixed creativity and pragmatism.Fr: Élodie commença à apprécier les perspectives des autres, Mathieu comprit l'importance d'écouter attentivement, et Luc gagna la confiance nécessaire pour exprimer ses idées.En: Élodie began to appreciate the perspectives of others, Mathieu understood the importance of listening attentively, and Luc gained the confidence necessary to express his ideas.Fr: Le crépitement du feu accompagnait leurs rires et discussions, scellant leur coopération sur un projet qui plairait à leur professeur.En: The crackling of the fire accompanied their laughter and discussions, sealing their cooperation on a project that would please their professor.Fr: Tandis que l'automne florissait à l'extérieur, à l'intérieur, une nouvelle dynamique de groupe naissait.En: While autumn flourished outside, inside, a new group dynamic was born. Vocabulary Words:spacious: spacieuseair: l'airleaves: les feuillesfireplace: la cheminéeambiance: l'ambianceenergy: l'énergieproject: le projetmodel: la maquetteambition: l'ambitionenthusiasm: l'enthousiasmereflection: la réflexionpresentation: la présentationsolar panels: les panneaux solairesbalance: l'équilibremediator: le médiateurend: l'extrémitéideas: les idéesmoment: l'instantcourage: le couragesuggestion: la suggestionneedle: l'aiguilleperspectives: les perspectivesattentively: attentivementconfidence: la confiancelaughter: les riresdiscussions: les discussionscooperation: la coopérationprofessor: le professeurdynamic: la dynamiquenature: la nature

Send us a textWhat happens when a fashion designer and magazine editor turns her creative eye toward helping women entrepreneurs grow their brands and themselves? Ashley King, founder and CEO of BLOOM Virtual.co, joins Aggie and Cristy to share how she built a thriving creative agency that helps women step into their next level of growth with confidence, clarity, and purpose.From her early days in luxury fashion to launching BLOOM as a way to reclaim her independence and rediscover her voice, Ashley's journey is one of transformation and trust. She opens up about the challenges of perfectionism, the power of delegation, and why building a team with integrity can change everything.Ashley also delivers a masterclass in brand growth, walking listeners through her simple yet powerful three-step framework: Visualize, Audit, Act, for evolving your business, website, and mindset. Whether you are rebranding, hiring, or scaling, Ashley's insights on authenticity, alignment, and emotional connection will help you build a brand that not only looks beautiful but actually converts.If your website, your brand, or your business no longer inspires you, this episode will remind you it is time to bloom again.Show Notes: In this conversation with Ashley King, you will learn:How Ashley's background in luxury fashion and editorial storytelling shaped her approach to brand design.Why she founded BLOOM Virtual.co as both a personal rebirth and a mission to help other women rise.The lessons she learned from early business partnerships and why not every collaboration is meant to last.How perfectionism and burnout led her to discover the freedom of trusting and training the right team.Why emotionally resonant branding is more powerful than flashy design.How your website can and should do the work of attracting and filtering your ideal clients.The most common website mistakes small businesses make and how to fix them.Why your brand needs to evolve with you and how to know when it is time for a refresh.Ashley's three-step framework for growth:Visualize the Future You – Get clear on who you are becoming and how your brand reflects that.Audit What Is Holding You Back – Identify the habits, systems, or people that no longer align.Take One Brave Step Forward – Delegate, redesign, or launch, whatever it takes to move toward your next level.Contact Ashley King:Website: https://www.bloomvirtual.co LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/ashley-k-7a144611 Instagram: https://www.i--- Subscribe and ReviewIf you loved this episode, drop us a review, share it with a badass woman in your life, and subscribe to Badass Women in Business wherever you get your podcasts. Stay badass. Stay bold. Build it your way. Keep up with more content from Aggie and Cristy here: Facebook: Empowered Women Leaders Instagram: @badass_women_in_business LinkedIn: ProveHer - Badass Women in Business Website: Badasswomeninbusinesspodcast.com Athena: athenaac.com

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: A Literary Encounter: Love Blooms in Stockholm's Library Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-11-09-23-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Det var en krispig höstdag i Stockholm.En: It was a crisp autumn day in Stockholm.Sv: Löven dansade ner från träden och lade sig som en mjuk matta på marken.En: Leaves danced down from the trees and laid themselves like a soft carpet on the ground.Sv: Inne i Stockholms Stadsbibliotek rådde ett stillsamt sorl.En: Inside the Stockholms Stadsbibliotek there was a gentle murmur.Sv: Det var en plats där historier levde och drömmar vaknade till liv.En: It was a place where stories lived, and dreams came to life.Sv: Sven, med sitt oroliga hjärta av en författare, gick genom rader av böcker.En: Sven, with the restless heart of a writer, walked through rows of books.Sv: Han letade efter inspiration, en gnista att tända hans nästa stora projekt.En: He was searching for inspiration, a spark to ignite his next big project.Sv: Men det var inte vilket bok som helst han letade efter, det var en sällsynt skatt.En: But it wasn't just any book he was looking for, it was a rare treasure.Sv: Plötsligt stötte han på Anna, bibliotekarien.En: Suddenly, he bumped into Anna, the librarian.Sv: Hon log öppet mot honom, och hennes blå ögon glittrade av nyfikenhet.En: She smiled openly at him, her blue eyes twinkling with curiosity.Sv: "Letar du efter något speciellt?"En: "Are you looking for something special?"Sv: frågade hon.En: she asked.Sv: "Ja," svarade Sven och såg ner på checklistan i sin hand, "en bok om skandinavisk folklore."En: "Yes," replied Sven, looking down at the checklist in his hand, "a book about Scandinavian folklore."Sv: "Egentligen, jag också," sa Anna och rodnade lätt.En: "Actually, I am too," said Anna, blushing slightly.Sv: Deras händer snuddade när de båda började leta efter 'Nordiska Myter och Sagor'.En: Their hands brushed as they both began to search for 'Nordiska Myter och Sagor'.Sv: Men boken var borta, inte där den borde vara.En: But the book was gone, not where it should have been.Sv: Den plötsliga besvikelsen ledde dem till bibliotekets informationsdisk där Lars, den avspända biblioteksvärden, fanns.En: The sudden disappointment led them to the library's information desk where Lars, the laid-back library attendant, was.Sv: "Tyvärr," sa han med en axelryckning, "boken är utlånad."En: "Unfortunately," he said with a shrug, "the book is borrowed."Sv: Sven och Anna utbytte en snabb blick.En: Sven and Anna exchanged a quick glance.Sv: Sven kände sig nedslagen, men Anna såg det som en möjlighet.En: Sven felt disheartened, but Anna saw it as an opportunity.Sv: "Kanske kan vi kolla när den är tillbaka och ta en fika så länge?"En: "Maybe we can check when it's back and grab a coffee in the meantime?"Sv: föreslog hon.En: she suggested.Sv: Färgen på löven ute matchade inredningen när de satte sig vid ett litet cafébord.En: The color of the leaves outside matched the decor as they sat down at a small café table.Sv: Det var varmt inuti, en trevlig kontrast till höstkylan.En: It was warm inside, a pleasant contrast to the autumn chill.Sv: Med varsin kopp kaffe framför sig började de prata.En: With a cup of coffee each in front of them, they began to talk.Sv: Anna berättade för Sven om sin passion för folktro och hur det format hennes liv.En: Anna told Sven about her passion for folklore and how it had shaped her life.Sv: Sven lyssnade, fascinerad över hur hennes prat skildrade en annan värld.En: Sven listened, fascinated by how her conversation depicted another world.Sv: De fick en pling från sina appar samtidigt.En: They received a ping from their apps simultaneously.Sv: "Boken är tillbaka!En: "The book is back!Sv: ", utropade de i kör, ögon fyllda av oväntad glädje.En: ", they exclaimed in unison, eyes filled with unexpected joy.Sv: Det var ett dolt band mellan dem, en delad glädje.En: There was a hidden bond between them, a shared delight.Sv: Tillbaka på biblioteket tog de boken och bläddrade genom sidorna tillsammans.En: Back at the library, they took the book and flipped through the pages together.Sv: Sven kände hur Annas entusiasm väckte hans kreativa låga igen.En: Sven felt how Anna's enthusiasm rekindled his creative flame.Sv: "Jag hade inte klarat mig utan dig, Anna," sa han lugnt.En: "I couldn't have managed without you, Anna," he said quietly.Sv: Så blev deras möten rutin.En: Thus, their meetings became routine.Sv: Sven fick fart på sitt skrivande med Annas insikter som vägledning.En: Sven gained momentum in his writing with Anna's insights as guidance.Sv: Anna upptäckte, med glädje, att de tysta stunderna med Sven bar på livets rikaste nyanser.En: Anna discovered, with joy, that the quiet moments with Sven contained life's richest nuances.Sv: Och så, i den varma gemenskapen av böcker och ord, började en ny berättelse för Sven och Anna.En: And so, in the warm community of books and words, a new story began for Sven and Anna.Sv: Slutet på en oskriven saga, början på ett verkligt kapitel.En: The end of an unwritten saga, the beginning of a real chapter. Vocabulary Words:crisp: krispigmurmer: sorlrestless: oroligaignite: tändaglance: blickdisappointment: besvikelseninspiration: inspirationtreasure: skattbumped: stöttespark: gnistacuriosity: nyfikenhetfolklore: folktrodearheartened: nedslagenopportunity: möjlighetroutine: rutinguidance: vägledningmomentum: fartdecor: inredningenfascinated: fascineraddepicted: skildradeabsence: frånvarosimultaneously: samtidigtenthusiasm: entusiasmrekindled: väckteunison: körapp: appattendant: värdendiscovered: upptäcktenuances: nyanserborrowed: utlånad

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Forsaken Streets: When Trust Blooms in Ruin's Shadow Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-11-08-23-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A levelek susogtak a repedezett aszfalton, ahogy Zoltán halkan lépkedett a romos utcákon.En: The leaves rustled on the cracked asphalt as Zoltán quietly walked through the ruined streets.Hu: Budapest most kísértet járta hely volt, az élet nyomai már alig emlékeztettek arra, amit valaha ismert.En: Budapest was now a haunted place, the traces of life barely reminded him of what it once was.Hu: Mindenhol omladozó épületek, burjánzó növényzet.En: Crumbling buildings everywhere, luxuriant vegetation.Hu: Az ősz lassan átvette a hatalmat, és a hideg szél megcsípte az arcát.En: Autumn slowly took over, and the cold wind nipped at his face.Hu: Zoltán egyetlen célja az volt, hogy elegendő élelmet és vizet találjon a közeledő télre.En: Zoltán's sole aim was to find enough food and water for the approaching winter.Hu: Egy másik reménye még erősebben hajtotta: valahol itt lehet a húga, akit keres.En: Yet, another hope drove him even more strongly: somewhere here might be his sister, whom he was searching for.Hu: Óvatos volt, mindig a Rejtőző utcákban mozgott, elkerülte az ismeretleneket.En: He was cautious, always moving through the Hidden Streets, avoiding strangers.Hu: A köd mindent elnyelt, de nem rejthette el a magányosságot, ami folyamatosan ott lebegett körülötte.En: The fog swallowed everything but couldn't hide the loneliness that constantly hovered around him.Hu: Egy napon, amikor egy régi szupermarket maradványait kutatta át, Zoltán hangokat hallott.En: One day, while searching through the remnants of an old supermarket, Zoltán heard voices.Hu: Megfordult, készen állva a menekülésre vagy a harcra, de egy nő állt előtte.En: He turned around, ready to flee or fight, but a woman stood before him.Hu: Eszter gyorsan hátralépett, látva Zoltán védekező testtartását.En: Eszter quickly stepped back upon seeing Zoltán's defensive posture.Hu: „Nem akarok ártani” – mondta csendesen.En: "I don't want to harm you," she said quietly.Hu: „Én is túlélő vagyok.En: "I'm a survivor too.Hu: Csak menedéket keresek.En: Just looking for shelter."Hu: ”Zoltán nem bízott benne rögtön.En: Zoltán didn't trust her right away.Hu: Túl sokszor látott már árulást ebben az új világban.En: Too often he'd seen betrayal in this new world.Hu: Eszter azonban más volt.En: However, Eszter was different.Hu: Nem próbált ráerőltetni semmit, csak megosztotta vele céljait.En: She didn't try to impose anything on him, just shared her goals.Hu: Szeretett volna társaságot, egy biztonságos helyet, ahol újra emberi érzéseket élhet át.En: She longed for company, a safe place where she could experience human emotions again.Hu: Beszélgetni kezdtek, mindketten a helyzetükről, a családjukról és a reményeikről meséltek.En: They began to talk, both sharing their situations, about their families and their hopes.Hu: Zoltán elmondta Eszternek a húga eltűnéséről, Eszter pedig megosztotta, mennyire hiányoznak neki a családjaival töltött ünnepek.En: Zoltán told Eszter about his sister's disappearance, and Eszter shared how much she missed the holidays spent with her family.Hu: Az emlékek között ott volt a Mindenszentek napja, amikor virágokkal borították a sírokat és gyertyát gyújtottak az elhunytak emlékére.En: Among the memories was All Saints' Day, when they covered the graves with flowers and lit candles in memory of the departed.Hu: Hirtelen futólépteket hallottak a közelben.En: Suddenly, they heard running footsteps nearby.Hu: Zoltán érzelmei elárasztották, de most nem volt idő tétovázásra.En: Zoltán was flooded with emotions, but there was no time for hesitation.Hu: „Együtt kell maradnunk” – mondta.En: "We have to stick together," he said.Hu: Eszter bólintott.En: Eszter nodded.Hu: Összefogtak, elmúlt a bizonytalanság perce.En: They joined forces, and the moments of uncertainty passed.Hu: A támadók gyorsan közeledtek, de Zoltán és Eszter együtt szálltak szembe velük.En: The attackers approached quickly, but Zoltán and Eszter faced them together.Hu: Egyesített erejükkel sikerült elkergetniük a veszélyt.En: With their combined strength, they managed to drive away the danger.Hu: Ahogy a támadók eltűntek a ködben, ketten összenéztek, végre megértve egymást.En: As the attackers disappeared into the fog, the two of them exchanged glances, finally understanding each other.Hu: „Talán együtt könnyebb lesz” – mondta Eszter fáradtan, de bizakodón.En: "Maybe it will be easier together," Eszter said tiredly but optimistically.Hu: Zoltán elmosolyodott.En: Zoltán smiled.Hu: Tudta, hogy a bizalom lassan épül, de úgy döntött, hogy ad egy esélyt ennek az új szövetségnek.En: He knew that trust builds slowly, but he decided to give this new alliance a chance.Hu: Így kezdődött valami új.En: Thus began something new.Hu: Zoltán és Eszter megállapodtak, hogy megsegítik egymást a tél folyamán, mégis külön célokkal bírtak.En: Zoltán and Eszter agreed to help each other through the winter, yet they had separate goals.Hu: Zoltán kereshette tovább húgát, míg Eszter remélhette, hogy a magány eltűnik az életéből.En: Zoltán could continue searching for his sister, while Eszter could hope the loneliness would vanish from her life.Hu: A romok közepette újjászületett a bizalom apró magva.En: Amidst the ruins, the tiny seed of trust was reborn.Hu: Egy új remény sugárzott a kihalt utcák felett.En: A new hope shone over the deserted streets. Vocabulary Words:rustled: susogtakcracked: repedezetthaunted: kísértet jártatraces: nyomaicrumbling: omladozóvegetation: növényzetnipped: megcsípteapproaching: közeledőhovered: lebegettremnants: maradványaitposture: testtartásátsurvivor: túlélőbetrayal: árulástimpose: ráerőltetniemotions: érzéseketdisappearance: eltűnésérőlfootsteps: futóléptekethesitation: tétovázásraalliance: szövetségnekshelter: menedéketcautious: óvatosloneliness: magányosságotfog: ködshared: megosztottacandles: gyertyátwandered: elnyeltvanish: eltűnikattacker: támadókcombined: egyesítettdeserted: kihalt

Send us a textThis week on The Fresh Bunch Podcast, we're going Texas-sized with a true industry legend — Joe Don Zetzsche of Rocking Bar Z.With a 35-year career leading the floral revolution at H-E-B, Joe helped transform everyday flower shopping into the beloved BLOOMS Flower Shops by H-E-B experience. He's a top floral industry consultant, board member of That Flower Feeling, and a strategic leader who knows how to grow more than just beautiful bouquets — he grows people, brands, and results.We dig deep into how Joe's guiding principles of faith, leadership, and innovation continue to shape his work today — from retail stories with Mike, Colombian Chrysanthemums, to exploring the future of AI. With his signature Texas charm and unwavering optimism, Joe shares insights on staying fresh, leading with purpose, and keeping pace with the rapid changes in our industry.https://www.rockingbarz.com/linkedin.com/in/joedonz

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Love Blooms in the Autumn: A Keukenhof Garden Romance Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-11-06-08-38-20-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De bomen in de Keukenhof veranderden langzaam van kleur.En: The trees in de Keukenhof slowly changed color.Nl: De bladeren vielen als gouden regen uit de lucht.En: The leaves fell like golden rain from the sky.Nl: De herfst was in volle glorie.En: Autumn was in full glory.Nl: Maar binnenkort zou de tuin sluiten voor de winter.En: But soon the garden would close for the winter.Nl: Bram en Sanne werkten hard.En: Bram and Sanne worked hard.Nl: Ze moesten alles voorbereiden.En: They had to prepare everything.Nl: Bram was een toegewijde hovenier.En: Bram was a dedicated gardener.Nl: Hij hield van bloemen en planten.En: He loved flowers and plants.Nl: Maar hij had ook een geheim.En: But he also had a secret.Nl: Hij was verliefd op Sanne.En: He was in love with Sanne.Nl: Sanne wist veel van tuinontwerp.En: Sanne knew a lot about garden design.Nl: Ze werkte al jaren met Bram.En: She had worked with Bram for years.Nl: Samen maakten ze de mooiste tuinen.En: Together they created the most beautiful gardens.Nl: Die ochtend was fris en helder.En: That morning was fresh and clear.Nl: De lucht was blauw, en de zon scheen zachtjes op de bloemenvelden.En: The sky was blue, and the sun gently shone on the flower fields.Nl: Het was tijd om de tulpenbollen uit de grond te halen.En: It was time to dig up the tulip bulbs.Nl: Sanne plaatste zorgvuldig labels bij elke rij.En: Sanne carefully placed labels by each row.Nl: "Bram, deze moeten naar de schuur," zei ze met een vriendelijke glimlach.En: "Bram, these need to go to the barn," she said with a friendly smile.Nl: Bram knikte.En: Bram nodded.Nl: De warmte in zijn wangen was niet alleen van het werk.En: The warmth in his cheeks was not just from the work.Nl: Hij wilde Sanne vertellen hoe hij zich voelde.En: He wanted to tell Sanne how he felt.Nl: Maar wat als ze hem afwees?En: But what if she rejected him?Nl: Of wat als het hun werk zou verpesten?En: Or what if it ruined their work?Nl: Hij zuchtte.En: He sighed.Nl: Hij moest iets doen.En: He had to do something.Nl: Een idee begon te twinkelen in zijn gedachten.En: An idea began to sparkle in his thoughts.Nl: Misschien kon hij zijn gevoelens tonen door zijn werk.En: Maybe he could show his feelings through his work.Nl: Hij had een plan.En: He had a plan.Nl: In de middag werd de lucht kouder.En: In the afternoon, the air became colder.Nl: De bladeren ritselden zachtjes in de wind.En: The leaves rustled softly in the wind.Nl: Bram werkte aan een speciale hoek van de tuin.En: Bram worked on a special corner of the garden.Nl: Hij verzamelde de mooiste bloemen die nog in bloei stonden.En: He gathered the most beautiful flowers still in bloom.Nl: Late rozen, dahlia's en chrysanten.En: Late roses, dahlias, and chrysanthemums.Nl: Hij arrangeerde ze in een prachtig patroon.En: He arranged them in a beautiful pattern.Nl: Het was een kunstwerk.En: It was a work of art.Nl: Niet alleen voor het oog, maar ook voor het hart.En: Not just for the eyes, but also for the heart.Nl: Toen het werk bijna klaar was, riep Bram Sanne.En: When the work was almost finished, Bram called Sanne.Nl: "Kom eens kijken," zei hij.En: "Come take a look," he said.Nl: Sanne liep naar hem toe.En: Sanne walked over to him.Nl: Ze keek naar de bloeiende kleuren voor haar.En: She looked at the blooming colors before her.Nl: "Wauw, Bram!En: "Wow, Bram!Nl: Dit is prachtig!"En: This is beautiful!"Nl: zei ze enthousiast.En: she said enthusiastically.Nl: Bram ademde diep in.En: Bram took a deep breath.Nl: "Sanne, dit is voor jou.En: "Sanne, this is for you.Nl: Ik heb het gemaakt omdat ik om je geef.En: I made it because I care about you.Nl: Al die jaren… ik wil dat je het weet."En: All these years… I want you to know."Nl: Zijn stem trilde een beetje.En: His voice trembled a little.Nl: Sanne keek Bram aan.En: Sanne looked at Bram.Nl: Haar ogen straalden.En: Her eyes glowed.Nl: Ze glimlachte en pakte zijn handen.En: She smiled and took his hands.Nl: "Bram, ik voel hetzelfde.En: "Bram, I feel the same way.Nl: Al een hele tijd.En: For quite some time.Nl: Dit is het mooiste gebaar."En: This is the most beautiful gesture."Nl: De wereld leek stil te staan.En: The world seemed to stand still.Nl: De koude herfstwind voelde ineens warm.En: The cold autumn wind suddenly felt warm.Nl: Bram voelde zich bevrijd.En: Bram felt liberated.Nl: Zijn angst was verdwenen.En: His fear had disappeared.Nl: Ze stonden daar samen, omgeven door de pracht van de natuur.En: They stood there together, surrounded by the beauty of nature.Nl: De Keukenhof sliep bijna onder de winterdeken, maar hun band bloeide.En: The Keukenhof was almost asleep under the winter blanket, but their bond blossomed.Nl: Ze waren klaar voor een nieuw seizoen, samen.En: They were ready for a new season, together.Nl: En Bram had geleerd dat soms het nemen van een risico leidt tot de mooiste herinneringen.En: And Bram had learned that sometimes taking a risk leads to the most beautiful memories. Vocabulary Words:slowly: langzaamchanged: veranderdenleaves: bladerenglory: gloriededicated: toegewijdegarden: tuinprepare: voorbereidensecret: geheimdesign: ontwerpcarefully: zorgvuldigbarn: schuurrejected: afweessparkle: twinkelencheeks: wangentrembled: trildebloom: bloeiarranged: arrangeerdepattern: patroongesture: gebaarwind: windliberated: bevrijdfear: angstdisappeared: verdwenenblossomed: bloeiderisk: risicomemories: herinneringenbeautiful: mooistemorning: ochtendenthusiastically: enthousiastsighed: zuchtte

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Chasing Blooms: A Desert Adventure in the Negev Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-11-05-23-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: בין נופי המדבר הרחבים של הנגב, תחת שמיים כחולים ופתוחים, נשמעו קולות של תלמידים נרגשים.En: Amid the vast desert landscapes of the Negev, under blue and open skies, the sounds of excited students could be heard.He: הם הגיעו לתוך המדבר לטיול שנתי מבית הספר, והם נהנו מיום סתיו נעים.En: They had come to the desert for an annual school trip, enjoying a pleasant autumn day.He: בליבה של חבורה צעדו נועם וטלי, שני חברים טובים, שנהנו מהנוף המדברי כמו סיפורי הרפתקאות ישנים.En: At the heart of the group walked Noam and Tali, two good friends who enjoyed the desert scenery like old adventure stories.He: נועם היה ילד סקרן.En: Noam was a curious child.He: הוא אהב לטייל וללמוד על הטבע.En: He loved hiking and learning about nature.He: אבל בלבו, הוא חשש לפעמים שהוא לא מתבלט מספיק בין חבריו.En: However, deep down, he sometimes feared he didn't stand out enough among his friends.He: טלי, חברתו הטובה, תמיד ניסתה לעודד אותו, היא ראתה את החיובי בכל מצב.En: Tali, his good friend, always tried to encourage him; she saw the positive in every situation.He: בזמן שהמורה הצביע על קו האופק הרחוק, נועם לחש לטלי, "אני חייב למצוא פרח מדברי נדיר.En: As the teacher pointed to the distant horizon, Noam whispered to Tali, "I need to find a rare desert flower.He: זה יראה להם שאני יודע משהו מיוחד על המדבר.En: That will show them I know something special about the desert."He: " טלי הביטה עליו בעיניים בוחנות.En: Tali looked at him with scrutinizing eyes.He: היא ידעה שזה יכול להיות מסוכן, אבל רצתה לעזור לנועם.En: She knew it could be dangerous, but she wanted to help Noam.He: "הבוא נלך ביחד.En: "Let's go together.He: אני איתך," אמרה טלי וחייכה.En: I'm with you," said Tali with a smile.He: השניים ניתקלו מהקבוצת טיול והחלו לחפש את הפרח.En: The two separated from the tour group and began searching for the flower.He: השמש החלה לרדת, והמדבר התחיל ללבוש גוונים חמימים של ערב.En: The sun began to set, and the desert started to wear warm shades of evening.He: כבר עברה שעה, והם טרם מצאו את מה שחיפשו.En: An hour had passed, and they still hadn't found what they were looking for.He: התנאים הנוקשים של המדבר התגלו בפני השניים: האדמה היתה קשה, והרוח תפחה חזקה.En: The harsh conditions of the desert revealed themselves to the two: the ground was hard, and the wind blew fiercely.He: ופתאום, בתוך שדה קוצים, הם ראו אותו - פרח מדברי לבן וקטן, פורח בגאווה.En: Suddenly, amidst a field of thorns, they saw it—a small, white desert flower, blooming proudly.He: נועם וטלי הביטו אחד בשני בהתרגשות.En: Noam and Tali looked at each other in excitement.He: "מצאנו אותו!En: "We found it!"He: " קרא נועם בקול רקע מלא אושר.En: Noam exclaimed, his voice filled with joy.He: אבל אז, הם הבינו שהם לבד, בלי הגרופ.En: But then, they realized they were alone, without the group.He: החושך החל לרדת בעוצמה.En: Darkness began to fall heavily.He: הלבבות שלהם החלו לפעום במהירות.En: Their hearts started to beat fast.He: "מה נעשה עכשיו, נועם?En: "What do we do now, Noam?"He: " שאלה טלי בקול רועד.En: Tali asked with a trembling voice.He: נועם עצם עיניו ונשם עמוק.En: Noam closed his eyes and took a deep breath.He: "נמצא את הדרך חזרה.En: "We'll find the way back.He: אני זוכר שראיתי סלע עם צורת לב מאחורינו," אמר נועם.En: I remember seeing a heart-shaped rock behind us," Noam said.He: השניים החלו לנדוד בעקבות הסימנים שהשאירו לעצמם בדרך.En: The two began following the markers they had left for themselves along the way.He: הם היו צריכים להיות מהירים כי קבוצת הטיול כבר החלה בטקס ערב החנוכה בקרבת המחנה.En: They needed to hurry because the tour group had already started the Hanukkah evening ceremony near the camp.He: לבסוף, ברגע של הקלה ושמחה, הם מצאו שוב את החבורה בדיוק בזמן לטקס הדלקת הנרות של הלילה האחרון של חנוכה.En: Finally, in a moment of relief and joy, they found the group just in time for the candle lighting ceremony on the last night of Hanukkah.He: הם עמדו עם הקבוצה, צופים במנורה קטנה והמוארת, מרגישים את החמימות בפנים.En: They stood with the group, watching a small, lit menorah, feeling the warmth inside.He: נועם חייך כששמע את טלי לוחשת, "זה היה הרפתקה אמיתית.En: Noam smiled when he heard Tali whisper, "That was a real adventure."He: " הוא הרגיש בטחון מחודש, הוא ידע כי החברות והאמונה בו עצמו הם הדברים החשובים ביותר, במיוחד בשותפות כמו זו שיצאה עם טלי.En: He felt renewed confidence, knowing that friendship and belief in himself were the most important things, especially in a partnership like the one he shared with Tali. Vocabulary Words:vast: רחביםscrutinizing: בוחנותdangerous: מסוכןseparated: ניתקלוfiercely: חזקthorns: קוציםtrembling: רועדmarkers: סימניםceremony: טקסhiking: לטיילencourage: לעודדrare: נדירrelief: הקלהadventure: הרפתקהconfidence: בטחוןpartnership: שותפותuncommon: מיוחדwhispered: לחשהcurious: סקרןexcited: נרגשיםscenery: נוףblooming: פורחcamp: מַחֲנֶהautumn: סתיוdesert: מדברexploration: חיפושalleviated: הוקלhorizon: אופקheart-shaped: בצורת לבvigilant: בוחןBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

This week, Joanne welcomes Ellen Zachos, author of 11 books on plants, including her latest, Mythic Plants: Potions and Poisons from the Gardens of the Gods. About Ellen A Harvard graduate, Ellen's first career was on Broadway (Les Miz), but the gift of a peace lily on opening night opened her eyes to the wonderful world of plants. Ellen taught at the New York Botanical Garden for many years and also served as Coordinator of the Gardening Department in Continuing Ed, before moving to Santa Fe, NM. She was named a Great American Gardener by the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival. Her 11th book, Mythic Plants: Potions & Poisons from the Gardens of the Gods, was published this year. Inspiration & Research Grew from Ellen's Greek heritage and lifelong love of mythology and plants. Greek mythology felt personally significant; she wasn't drawn to Norse or Indian myths. Extensive research across historical texts; citations couldn't fit in the print book, but are available online. Plant Stories & Mythology Connections Nepenthe (Poppy): In Homer's Odyssey, Helen of Troy prepared Nepenthe—an "anti-sorrow" drink of wine and opium poppy. Calmed grief temporarily. Linnaeus later named the tropical pitcher plant Nepenthes after this myth, believing its beauty could lift sorrow. Moly (Snowdrop): Hermes gave Odysseus "Moly" to protect him from Circe's spells. Described as a plant with black roots and white flowers—likely the snowdrop (Galanthus). Contains galantamine, which counters hallucinations—aligning with the myth's antidote effect. Modern research explores galantamine for Alzheimer's treatment. Fig: Valued food in ancient Greece, consumed fresh or dried before refrigeration existed. Special laws governed fig harvesting; penalties for theft were severe. Ancient figs required complex pollination (caprification). Some myths surrounding figs are notably "saucy." Pine Tree: Associated with violent origin myths, but also practical uses. Pine nuts were a staple food; pine resin sealed wine vessels, the origin of Retsina wine. Modern Retsina has a milder pine flavour, enjoyed especially in Greek summer settings. Aconitum (Monkshood): Misunderstood as poisonous to touch—false. Dangerous only if ingested. Blooms beautifully when few others do; it is resistant to deer and rabbits. Ellen wishes for a "Plant Mythbusters" show to debunk misinformation about plant toxicity. Daffodil (Narcissus): Linked to the myth of Narcissus falling in love with his reflection. Also central to the Persephone story, Zeus created a daffodil to lure her before Hades abducted her. Explains the origin of winter and spring cycles through Demeter's grief and renewal. Themes & Insights Plants in Greek mythology were deeply symbolic, medicinal, and magical. Many ancient uses align with modern scientific knowledge. The book groups plants thematically into short, easy-to-read chapters, ideal for bedtime or book clubs. Appeals to gardeners, historians, herbalists, and mythology enthusiasts. Ellen's Life & Work Today Now based in Santa Fe with a small, fully edible garden. Enjoys discovering new drought-tolerant plants in a vastly different climate. Former rooftop gardener in New York City; designed and maintained terrace gardens. Also teaches and speaks across the U.S.—including the upcoming Herb Society of America Conference in Texas (April). Other popular books: How to Forage for Wild Foods Without Dying, Backyard Foraging, The Wildcrafted Cocktail, The Forager's Pantry. Advocates for safe, informed foraging and appreciation of wild edibles. Mythic Plants features beautiful botanical illustrations by Lisel Ashlock. Mythic Plants makes a great gift and is available on Amazon! Find Ellen Zachos on Instagram. Other Resources Mentioned in the Show: Down the Garden Path: A Step-By-Step Guide to Your Ontario Garden Down the Garden Path Podcast On Down The Garden Path, professional landscape designer Joanne Shaw discusses down-to-earth tips and advice for your plants, gardens and landscapes. As the owner of Down2Earth Landscape Design, Joanne Shaw has been designing beautiful gardens for homeowners east of Toronto for over a decade. She does her best to bring you interesting, relevant and useful topics to help you keep your garden as low maintenance as possible.  In Down the Garden Path: A Step-By-Step Guide to Your Ontario Garden, Joanne and fellow landscape designer Matthew Dressing distill their horticultural and design expertise and their combined experiences in helping others create and maintain thriving gardens into one easy-to-read monthly reference guide. Get your copy today on Amazon. Don't forget to check out Down the Garden Path on your favourite podcast app and subscribe! You can now catch the podcast on YouTube.

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A new paper published in the Journal Nature Communications Biology investigates the link between exposure to Harmful Algal Bloom neurotoxins and the development of Alzheimer's disease signatures in the brain transcriptome of stranded common bottlenose dolphins found in Florida's Indian River Lagoon. They essentially correlated changes in the dolphin brains' DNA to chronic and acute exposure to blue green algae blooms. Dolphins serve as a "sentinel species" for Alzheimer's Diseased because they live so long and can naturally develop Alzheimer's-like neuropathological changes with age.

Stephanie Douglass is a host of The Moth in Chicago. She is a Moth GrandSLAM Champion, cofounder of the New York Theatre Company the TEAM, and was the head writer for OLN's "Outside Magazine's Ultimate Top Ten.” She hosts Story Club North Side and cohosts the Englewood Storytelling Open Mic at Kusanya Cafe. Stephanie is grateful to serve as the Chief Program Officer of the Greater West Town Community Development Project, helping Chicago’s students to complete high school and serving adults with barriers to employment. She has worked as the Farm Enterprise Director at Growing Home and is a co-founder of Cyahafi (Cha-HA-fi) Blooms, a resource training collective in southwestern Uganda. She recently performed her original solo show, “LIVE! NUDE! COMPLICATED! GRIEF!” at the National Women’s Theatre Festival, winning Best Solo Performer, and wrote a series of humorous organic farming training videos for the Organic Agronomy Training Service. The First Time is hosted by Jenn Sodini. Directed by Bobby Evers. Podcast produced by Jim Mulvaney. Recorded by Tony Baker.

As the days grow shorter and Halloween marks the end of harvest and the beginning of winter, we explore the mysterious, the nocturnal, and the beautifully eerie corners of nature. Ecologist and bat expert Greg Slack joins us to uncover the secrets of these misunderstood night flyers — essential to our ecosystems but increasingly under threat. Then, houseplant expert and author Jane Perrone takes us on a chilling journey through the world's most intoxicating and poisonous plants, revealing the strange allure of nature's most dangerous creations. And finally, we turn toward the light again. RHS Garden Rosemoor's Emma McFarline shares how she's preparing her cottage garden for the seasons ahead, proving that even in the darkest months, there's always something growing just beneath the surface. Host: Nick Turrell Contributors: Greg Slack, Jane Perrone, Emma McFarline Links: The Atlas of Deadly Plants RHS Garden Rosemoor RHS advice on gardening for bats

Send us a textThis week on Here's What We Know, join us for a deeply moving episode with Kim Cantin, speaker and author of Where the Yellow Flowers Bloom, to share her powerful journey through unimaginable loss and the unbreakable strength of love. After surviving the 2018 Montecito mudslide that claimed her husband and son, Kim opens up about grief, healing, and the small miracles that helped her rebuild her life.You'll hear how Kim's daughter Lauren survived six hours buried under twenty feet of mud, how community became her lifeline, and why true healing happens on your own timeline. Her story is one of heartbreak and hope, a reminder that even in the darkest seasons, compassion and connection can bring us back to life.In This Episode:Surviving the unthinkable and finding purpose beyond painThe incredible story of Lauren's survivalLessons in grief, love, and letting others helpRebuilding with grace and gratitudeThe healing power of writing and communityBook: Where Yellow Flowers BloomThis episode is sponsored by:Mike Counsil Plumbing & Rooter (Use code “Gary” to get $89 off any service!)License #: 679261Bio:Kim Cantin is a powerful symbol of resilience, having survived the devastating Montecito mudslides of 2018 that claimed 23 lives, including her husband and son, and left her daughter buried alive. Through unimaginable loss, Kim has fought to rebuild her life, driven by a fierce commitment to hope. She courageously shares her experience and new-found wisdom through her first book, Where Yellow Flowers Bloom.Website: https://kimcantin.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimcantinauthor/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimcantin/Connect with Gary: Gary's Website Follow Gary on Instagram Gary's Tiktok Gary's Facebook Watch the episodes on YouTube Advertise on the Podcast Thank you for listening. Let us know what you think about this episode. Leave us a review!

At Penflora, sustainable floristry meets thoughtful design. Founder Melissa Olson recently hosted me for a book-signing event at her Bay Area shop where we celebrated the publication of The Flower Farmers and enjoyed her beautiful floral design demonstration. It was one stop during a full weekend of floral, garden, and book events and you'll love […] The post Episode 738: Meet Melissa Olson of Penflora Designs, a Bay Area floral studio and lifestyle shop reflecting her love of nature, the garden, and local blooms appeared first on Slow Flowers Podcast with Debra Prinzing.

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Autumn Symphony: A Garden Affair That Blooms Love Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-10-15-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De lucht was helder en fris in Keukenhof, toen de gouden bladeren van de bomen zachtjes naar beneden dwarrelden.En: The air was clear and fresh in Keukenhof, as the golden leaves of the trees gently fluttered down.Nl: Het was herfst, een betoverende tijd waarin de tuinen tot leven kwamen met een zee van kleuren.En: It was autumn, an enchanting time when the gardens came to life with a sea of colors.Nl: Terwijl bezoekers lachten en genoten, was er een bijzondere ontmoeting op til.En: While visitors laughed and enjoyed themselves, a special encounter was on the horizon.Nl: Femke dwaalde door de tuinpaden.En: Femke wandered through the garden paths.Nl: Ze was een gepassioneerde hovenier op zoek naar inspiratie.En: She was a passionate gardener in search of inspiration.Nl: Ze hoopte een unieke bloemencombinatie te vinden voor haar eigen tuinproject.En: She hoped to find a unique combination of flowers for her own garden project.Nl: Op hetzelfde moment probeerde Daan, een fotograaf, het perfecte plaatje vast te leggen voor zijn portfolio.En: At the same time, Daan, a photographer, was trying to capture the perfect picture for his portfolio.Nl: Hij wilde de schoonheid van de herfst vastleggen in één fenomenale foto.En: He wanted to capture the beauty of autumn in one phenomenal photo.Nl: De tuinen waren druk, vol mensen die dezelfde schoonheid wilden bewonderen.En: The gardens were crowded, full of people who wanted to admire the same beauty.Nl: Femke liep stilstaand en startend langs de bloembedden, starend en dromend.En: Femke walked, stopping and starting along the flower beds, staring and dreaming.Nl: Daan knipte foto's, telkens een beetje geïrriteerd wanneer Femke in zijn kader verscheen.En: Daan snapped photos, growing slightly irritated whenever Femke appeared in his frame.Nl: Steeds weer was ze daar, zonder het te beseffen.En: Time and again, there she was, without realizing it.Nl: "Sorry," verontschuldigde Femke zich eindelijk, toen ze zich bewust werd van het ongemak dat ze hem bezorgde.En: "Sorry," Femke finally apologized when she became aware of the inconvenience she was causing him.Nl: "Dit lijkt ons niet te lukken als we elkaar blijven storen.En: "It seems we won't succeed if we keep getting in each other's way.Nl: Misschien kunnen we beter samenwerken?"En: Maybe we should collaborate instead?"Nl: Daan keek verbaasd, maar geïnteresseerd.En: Daan looked surprised, but intrigued.Nl: "Dat zou misschien kunnen werken," antwoordde hij zachtjes.En: "That might work," he replied softly.Nl: Het idee om hun talenten te combineren klonk uitnodigend.En: The idea of combining their talents sounded inviting.Nl: Ze besloten samen door de tuinen te lopen, ideeën en inzichten delend.En: They decided to walk through the gardens together, sharing ideas and insights.Nl: Al pratend en wandelend door de tuin, ontdekten ze een rustig deel van Keukenhof.En: As they talked and walked through the garden, they discovered a quiet part of Keukenhof.Nl: Daar stond een verbluffende collectie herfsttulpen, ongestoord door de drukte elders.En: There stood a stunning collection of autumn tulips, undisturbed by the crowds elsewhere.Nl: De bloemen stonden in perfecte harmonie – precies wat Femke zocht, en een droomscène voor Daan's lens.En: The flowers stood in perfect harmony — exactly what Femke was looking for, and a dream scene for Daan's lens.Nl: Met glimlachende ogen werkten ze zij aan zij.En: With smiling eyes, they worked side by side.Nl: Daan hield zijn camera gereed en klikte de sluiter op precies het juiste moment.En: Daan held his camera ready and clicked the shutter at just the right moment.Nl: De foto was perfect, de lichtstralen vielen precies goed.En: The photo was perfect, the light beams falling just right.Nl: Ondertussen schetste Femke het ontwerp voor haar tuin, met de tulpencombinaties die ze had gekoesterd.En: Meanwhile, Femke sketched the design for her garden, with the tulip combinations she had cherished.Nl: Terwijl ze samenwerkten, groeide er iets meer dan alleen een gedeelde waardering voor de bloemen.En: As they collaborated, something more than just a shared appreciation for the flowers grew.Nl: Ze ontdekten een wederzijdse bewondering en een begin van iets moois.En: They discovered a mutual admiration and the beginning of something beautiful.Nl: Femke opende zich voor het idee van samenwerking, zag in dat gedeelde visies de beste resultaten opleverden.En: Femke opened herself to the idea of collaboration, realizing that shared visions produced the best results.Nl: Daan vond inspiratie in Femke's liefde voor planten en kreeg een diepere waardering voor zijn werk.En: Daan found inspiration in Femke's love for plants and gained a deeper appreciation for his work.Nl: Bij zonsondergang verlieten ze Keukenhof, elke met hun succes en meer.En: At sunset, they left Keukenhof, each with their success and more.Nl: Hand in hand wandelden ze weg, terwijl de verlichte paden achter hen verbleekten.En: Hand in hand, they walked away as the illuminated paths faded behind them.Nl: Hun avontuur had een onverwachte draai genomen, de schoonheid was niet alleen gevangen op film en papier, maar ook in hun harten.En: Their adventure had taken an unexpected turn; the beauty was captured not only on film and paper but also in their hearts. Vocabulary Words:clear: helderfluttered: dwarreldenenchanting: betoverendeencounter: ontmoetingpassionate: gepassioneerdeunique: uniekeportfolio: portfoliophenomenal: fenomenalecrowded: drukirritated: geïrriteerdinconvenience: ongemakcollaborate: samenwerkenintrigued: geïnteresseerdtalents: talenteninviting: uitnodigendinsights: inzichtenquiet: rustigstunning: verbluffendeundisturbed: ongestoordharmony: harmonieshutter: sluiterlight beams: lichtstralencherished: gekoesterdappreciation: waarderingmutual: wederzijdseadmiration: bewonderingrealizing: zag invisions: visiessunset: zonsondergangilluminated: verlichte

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Blooms of Contrast: A Modern Twist on Tulip Traditions Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-10-09-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: In de vroege ochtend, terwijl de mist langzaam boven de Keukenhof Gardens optrok, stonden Jeroen en Anouk aan de rand van een zee van herfstbladeren.En: In the early morning, as the mist slowly lifted over the Keukenhof Gardens, Jeroen and Anouk stood at the edge of a sea of autumn leaves.Nl: De lucht was fris en helder, en de zonnestralen maakten de kleuren van de bloembedden nog levendiger.En: The air was fresh and clear, and the sunbeams made the colors of the flower beds even more vibrant.Nl: Dit was hun canvas.En: This was their canvas.Nl: "Dit jaar is anders," zei Jeroen, terwijl hij zijn bril schoof en naar de bloemen keek.En: "This year is different," said Jeroen, as he adjusted his glasses and looked at the flowers.Nl: "We moeten het verleden eren.En: "We need to honor the past.Nl: De tulp is een symbool van Nederland."En: The tulip is a symbol of the Netherlands."Nl: Anouk knikte, maar haar gedachten gingen sneller dan haar mond kon bijhouden.En: Anouk nodded, but her thoughts moved faster than her mouth could keep up.Nl: "Maar," begon ze, "wat als we kleuren combineren die mensen niet verwachten?En: "But," she began, "what if we combine colors that people don't expect?Nl: Fuchsia met oranje en blauw, dat wordt een verrassing."En: Fuchsia with orange and blue, that will be a surprise."Nl: Jeroen fronste zijn wenkbrauwen.En: Jeroen furrowed his eyebrows.Nl: "Traditionele kleuren zijn er niet voor niets.En: "Traditional colors are there for a reason.Nl: Ze zijn tijdloos."En: They are timeless."Nl: Toch kon hij de glinstering in Anouks ogen niet negeren.En: Yet he couldn't ignore the sparkle in Anouk's eyes.Nl: Ze zag de wereld anders en dat fascineerde hem.En: She saw the world differently, and that fascinated him.Nl: De dagen gingen voorbij, gevuld met schetsen en discussies.En: The days passed, filled with sketches and discussions.Nl: Jeroen sprak over strakke lijnen en beproefde bloemcombinaties.En: Jeroen spoke of clean lines and proven flower combinations.Nl: Anouk bracht foto's van moderne tuinen, met geometrische patronen en ongebruikelijke kleurenschema's.En: Anouk brought photos of modern gardens, with geometric patterns and unusual color schemes.Nl: De lucht werd kouder, en de bladeren veranderden elke dag van kleur, kleurrijke inspiratie voor hun werk.En: The air grew colder, and the leaves changed color every day, colorful inspiration for their work.Nl: Ze moesten snel beslissen.En: They had to decide quickly.Nl: De tentoonstelling moest binnen een week klaar zijn.En: The exhibition needed to be ready within a week.Nl: "Wat als," stelde Anouk voor terwijl ze over het pad liep bedekt met knisperende bladeren, "we een centraal pad hebben met traditionele bloemen en aan weerszijden moderne ontwerpen?"En: "What if," suggested Anouk as she walked along the path covered in crisp leaves, "we have a central path with traditional flowers and on either side modern designs?"Nl: "Een mix van oud en nieuw?"En: "A mix of old and new?"Nl: Jeroen keek haar aan, zijn ogen zacht.En: Jeroen looked at her, his eyes soft.Nl: "Dat zou kunnen werken."En: "That could work."Nl: Samen bogen ze zich over de kaarten en plannen.En: Together, they leaned over the maps and plans.Nl: Ze combineerden de klassieke tulpen met Anouks gewaagde kleuren.En: They combined the classic tulips with Anouk's bold colors.Nl: Het resultaat was verbluffend; een harmonie van traditie en innovatie die de geest van de Keukenhof Gardens eerde.En: The result was stunning; a harmony of tradition and innovation that honored the spirit of the Keukenhof Gardens.Nl: De grote dag brak aan.En: The big day arrived.Nl: Bezoekers stroomden toe.En: Visitors poured in.Nl: Hun bewondering was voelbaar in de lucht, net zoals de geur van de bloemen.En: Their admiration was palpable in the air, just like the scent of the flowers.Nl: Veel mensen stopten, namen foto's en complimenten stroomden binnen.En: Many people stopped, took photos, and compliments flowed in.Nl: "Nederlandse tradities met een moderne twist," zei een bewonderaar.En: "Dutch traditions with a modern twist," said an admirer.Nl: "Wat een prachtig resultaat."En: "What a beautiful result."Nl: Jeroen keek naar Anouk en kon niet anders dan glimlachen.En: Jeroen looked at Anouk and couldn't help but smile.Nl: Ze hadden het gedaan.En: They had done it.Nl: Door samen te werken hadden ze iets gecreëerd dat groter was dan hun afzonderlijke visies.En: By working together, they had created something greater than their individual visions.Nl: Ze gingen samen het pad op, omringd door hun gezamenlijke creatie.En: They walked together down the path, surrounded by their joint creation.Nl: Jeroen voelde zich verfrist door Anouks modernisme.En: Jeroen felt refreshed by Anouk's modernism.Nl: Anouk had een nieuwe waardering voor de kracht van tradities.En: Anouk had gained a new appreciation for the power of traditions.Nl: Het was een herfst in de Keukenhof Gardens om nooit te vergeten.En: It was an autumn in the Keukenhof Gardens to never forget.Nl: De tentoonstelling stond er, een bewijs van wat mogelijk is wanneer verschillende ideeën samenkomen in harmonie.En: The exhibition stood there, a testament to what is possible when different ideas come together in harmony. Vocabulary Words:mist: mistcanvas: canvasadjusted: schoofsymbol: symboolfurrowed: fronstesparkle: glinsteringfascinated: fascineerdesketches: schetsenproven: beproefdepatterns: patronenunusual: ongebruikelijkeinspiration: inspiratiecrisp: knisperendecombined: combineerdenstunning: verbluffendharmony: harmonieinnovation: innovatieadmiration: bewonderingpalpable: voelbaartwist: twistappreciation: waarderingtestament: bewijsexhibition: tentoonstellinggeometric: geometrischemodernism: modernismerefresh: verfrisjoint: gezamenlijkcreation: creatietraditional: traditioneleseas: zee

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Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: A Harvest of Hearts: Love Blooms at the Hardanger Festival Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-10-05-07-38-20-no Story Transcript:No: Epletrærne i Hardanger bugnet av frukt.En: The apple trees in Hardanger were laden with fruit.No: Farger i rødt og gull omgav hele området, og luften var klar med duften av modne epler og falne blader.En: Colors of red and gold surrounded the entire area, and the air was clear with the scent of ripe apples and fallen leaves.No: Fra avstand kunne man se fjorder og fjell som bakteppe til denne idylliske fruktgården.En: From a distance, one could see fjords and mountains as a backdrop to this idyllic fruit farm.No: Det var høst, tid for den årlige eplehøstfestivalen.En: It was autumn, time for the annual apple harvest festival.No: Lars, en lokal bonde, hadde alltid bodd i Hardanger.En: Lars, a local farmer, had always lived in Hardanger.No: Han elsket gården sin, men det var ensomt arbeid til tider.En: He loved his farm, but it was lonely work at times.No: Han håpet denne festivalen ville bringe noe nytt inn i livet hans.En: He hoped this festival would bring something new into his life.No: Kanskje noen han kunne dele det med.En: Perhaps someone he could share it with.No: Han var en stille mann, litt sjenert, men alltid vennlig.En: He was a quiet man, a little shy, but always friendly.No: Ingrid, en reiseskribent, ankom festen med nysgjerrighet.En: Ingrid, a travel writer, arrived at the festival with curiosity.No: Hun ville skrive om festivalens sjarm og lokal kultur.En: She wanted to write about the festival's charm and local culture.No: Hun ønsket å bygge ekte forbindelser, ikke bare samle opplysninger.En: She wanted to build genuine connections, not just gather information.No: Hun tittet rundt, imponert over den vakre hagen.En: She looked around, impressed by the beautiful orchard.No: Lars så Ingrid fra avstand.En: Lars saw Ingrid from a distance.No: Hun skilte seg ut med sitt oppslukte blikk.En: She stood out with her absorbed gaze.No: Han samlet mot, gikk bort til henne og tilbød en tur på gården.En: He gathered his courage, approached her, and offered a tour of the farm.No: Han fortalte om epletrærne og historien bak dem.En: He told her about the apple trees and the history behind them.No: Hun takket ja, glad for muligheten til å få en innsider inn i historien.En: She accepted, happy for the opportunity to get an insider's view for her story.No: Mens de vandret mellom trærne, delte Lars historier fra barndommen.En: As they wandered between the trees, Lars shared stories from his childhood.No: Den sterke lukten av epler fulgte dem, og himmelen begynte å farges i rosa og oransje nyanser.En: The strong scent of apples followed them, and the sky began to be colored in pink and orange hues.No: Solnedgangen var vakker, og Ingrid følte seg koblet til stedet og til Lars.En: The sunset was beautiful, and Ingrid felt connected to the place and to Lars.No: Under den gyldne himmelen, fortalte Lars om sin familie.En: Under the golden sky, Lars told about his family.No: Om deres kamp gjennom årene og den kjærligheten de hadde lagt i gården.En: About their struggles over the years and the love they had invested in the farm.No: Ingrid lyttet medfølende, rørt av hans åpenhet.En: Ingrid listened compassionately, touched by his openness.No: Hun delte også sine følelser, om sitt nomadiske liv og hennes lengsel etter et sted å kalle hjem.En: She also shared her feelings about her nomadic life and her longing for a place to call home.No: Den kvelden, mens månen steg opp over fjordene, forsto de begge noe viktig.En: That evening, as the moon rose over the fjords, they both understood something important.No: Lars følte seg mer selvsikker.En: Lars felt more confident.No: Ingrid følte seg knyttet til mer enn bare en historie for artikkelen sin.En: Ingrid felt connected to more than just a story for her article.No: På festivalens siste dag bestemte Ingrid seg for å forlenge oppholdet sitt.En: On the festival's last day, Ingrid decided to extend her stay.No: Hun kjente at hun hadde funnet noe spesielt i Hardanger.En: She felt she had found something special in Hardanger.No: Ikke bare et sted å skrive om, men et sted hun kunne høre til.En: Not just a place to write about, but a place she could belong to.No: Lars, med et nytt glimt av selvtillit, var glad for å ha noen å vise den første sommernatten i bergen.En: Lars, with a new glimmer of confidence, was glad to have someone to show the first summer night in the mountains.No: Sammen gikk de hånd i hånd under stjernene, et nytt eventyr i vente.En: Together they walked hand in hand under the stars, a new adventure awaiting.No: De visste at forbindelsen deres, som den rike jorden i Hardanger, hadde potensial til å vokse.En: They knew that their connection, like the rich soil in Hardanger, had the potential to grow.No: En fremtid lå foran dem, full av solfylte dager og modne epler.En: A future lay ahead of them, full of sunny days and ripe apples. Vocabulary Words:laden: bugnetidyllic: idylliskeharvest: høstannual: årligelonely: ensomtcuriosity: nysgjerrighetcharm: sjarmgenuine: ekteorchard: hageabsorbed: oppsluktegaze: blikkgathered: samletcourage: motaccepted: takletwandered: vandrethues: nyansercompassionately: medfølendenomadic: nomadiskelonging: lengselmoon: månenconfident: selvsikkerconnection: forbindelseextend: forlengeglimmer: glimtpotential: potensialadventure: eventyrsoil: jordenstruggles: kampinvested: lagtcompassion: medfølelse

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