Podcast appearances and mentions of cherry blossoms

In this episode, we chat with Alistair Cragg, coach of the highly successful Puma Elite Running team based in the Research Triangle of North Carolina. Cragg was a 3-time Irish Olympian with a lifetime best of 13:03 for 5000 meters. His wife and co-coach, Amy Hastings Cragg, represented the U.S. in the 2016 Olympic Marathon after winning the Olympic Marathon Trials that year. In February, 2024, Puma runner Fiona O'Keeffe won the Marathon Trials in Orlando in her very first marathon (she qualified with a fast half-marathon time. In early 2025, Puma runners continued to excel on the roads. At the USA Half Marathon Championships in Atlanta, both Taylor Roe and Alex Maier took the individual titles. Roe subsequently ran an eye-popping 49:53 in the Cherry Blossom 10-Mile, while Maier won the Dusseldorf Marathon in 2:08:33.Meanwhile O'Keeffe has healed from the injury that sidelined her at the Paris Olympics, and is training hard again. In our conversation with Alistair Cragg, he said that he could see her getting down to 2:15 in the marathon.Podcast segments include:Introduction to Alistair Cragg01:26Life as a Co-Coach and Family Man04:41Building the Puma Elite Running Team06:10Spotlight on Fiona O'Keeffe12:16Challenges at the Paris Olympics19:05The Future of Puma Athletes25:31Fiona's Journey and Team Dynamics27:38Success of Male Athletes in Dusseldorf28:45Alex Maier's Potential and Training Philosophy31:27The Impact of Shoe Technology on Performance36:07Balancing Training and Injury Prevention39:56Training Philosophy and Building Strength46:25The State of Distance Running49:44Puma is now claiming to have ⁠the world's fastest running shoe.⁠ Its athletes appear to be equally fast.For more about the Puma Elite runners, check out ⁠PumaEliteRunning.com⁠ and follow the team on ⁠Instagram.WHERE TO FIND "RUNNING: STATE OF THE SPORT"Use your smartphone to download podcast apps from Apple, Spotify, Pandora, or YouTube Podcasts. Once you've selected your favorite app, search for "running state of the sport."With your computer, tablet, or smartphone, you can also listen direct to “Running: State of the Sport” at the below internet links.AppleSpotifyAudiblePandoraI Heart RadioYouTube"Running: State of the Sport" is brought to you by MarathonHandbook.com and RunLongRunHealthy.com. Marathon Handbook is the world's leading marathon website, with a special focus on trustworthy running information and free, runner-tested training plans for all ability levels."Run Long, Run Healthy" is a weekly newsletter focused on the newest, most scientific, and most useful training advice for runners. It was launched by Amby in 2021, and is now edited by Brady Holmer, exercise physiologist and 2:24 marathon runner.

Inutaro lands on Planet Wetfood just as the Cat God sends his divine feline warriors to deal with him and his friends. OP theme: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9QnqZW3V9o ED theme: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yc3i9CKJzmI E1 on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/e1podcast Starring Charles Austin, Alana Branson, Alex Branson, Raina Douris, Nate Fisher, Andrew Hudson, Nick @JucheMane, Emily Whittemore, and Ty Wood Featuring Dan Boeckner, Ben Clarkson, Hesse Deni, Julian Feeld, Mike Hale, Alex Nichols, Molly Mary O'Brien, Branson Reese, Jake Rockatansky, Nate Ruess, Will Sennett, Chris Wade, Thomas White, Patches, Molly @mollydeez, and Ray @atomicpunk1312. Written by Charles Austin and Alex Branson Video by Ben Clarkson Edited by Charles Austin Theme Song by Charles Austin lyrics by Twisty

We kicked off the Move Her Mind event series with ASICS in DC at the Cherry Blossom 10-Miler. This year, the Megs will be traveling around the country, hosting group runs and panels and bringing in experts to chat on all sorts of topics - keeping the conversations meaningful and impactful with the goal of getting more women moving. To kick-off the series, we headed down to DC to host a conversation about the results of ASICS' global study on the gender exercise gap with study co-chair Dr. Dee Dlugonski and ASICS Sound Mind, Sound Body Ambassador, Tenia Fisher.We've got several more stops, so join us at a city near you and bonus points if you bring a friend who needs your support & encouragement to start a movement habit. And if you're not able to attend in person, we'll be sharing all of these conversations right here on Fuel for the Sole. For more details: https://www.asics.com/us/en-us/move-her-mind/

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'Sleep Came Early' is part of the series A Year in Scotland. This is the April episode.Join me for a journey to Helensburgh on the Firth of Clyde and let's explore Scotland in April, the month of "hanami" and a sleepy Cailleach.In this story, we travel to the Victorian seaside resort of Helensburgh, we'll dive into the backstory of this coastal town and its illustrious inhabitants. We indulge in "hanami" (the Japanese art of flower viewing), visit Hill House, and round off our day out at sea.Visit my website to find the full show notes incl. the transcript, photos from my trip and links to all the places & resources I mention in this episode.Help us spread the word about Wild for Scotland! If you hear something you like in this episode, take a screenshot and share what you like about it on your Instagram stories. And tag us @wildforscotland so we can say thank you! Let me help you plan your DREAM TRIP to Scotland! Book a free enquiry call to find out more. Browse my Scotland itineraries for your next trip.Connect with me on Instagram @wildforscotland!Join our email list to never miss an episode.Planning a trip to Scotland? Check out my Scotland blog Watch Me See!

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Blossoms and Brushstrokes: The Seoul Art Center Triumph Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-04-29-22-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 서울의 아라 아트 센터에는 봄의 향기가 가득합니다.En: The Seoul Ara Art Center is filled with the scent of spring.Ko: 벚꽃이 활짝 피어 있고 아이들은 신나게 놀고 있습니다.En: Cherry blossoms are in full bloom, and children are playing excitedly.Ko: 조용한 거리의 소음이 아트 센터로 퍼집니다.En: The quiet street noise spills into the art center.Ko: 센터 안에서 준은 피곤한 얼굴로 미소를 지어 보입니다.En: Inside the center, Jun smiles despite his tired face.Ko: 그는 유명한 전시회를 마련하고 싶습니다. 그의 이름이 국제 갤러리에 알려지기를 바랍니다.En: He wants to prepare a famous exhibition and hopes his name will become known in international galleries.Ko: 미나는 오랜만에 고국으로 돌아온 예술가입니다.En: Mina is an artist who has returned to her homeland after a long time.Ko: 그녀는 실험적인 새로운 작품을 가지고 있습니다.En: She brings with her some experimental new works.Ko: 그러나 사람들의 반응이 두렵습니다. 그녀는 걱정이 많습니다.En: However, she fears people's reactions and is quite anxious.Ko: 수키는 아트 센터의 자원봉사자입니다.En: Suki is a volunteer at the art center.Ko: 그녀는 예술을 사랑하고, 준을 본받고 싶습니다.En: She loves art and wants to emulate Jun.Ko: 그녀는 항상 배우고 싶어 합니다. 이번 전시회가 그녀에게 좋은 기회가 될 것입니다.En: She always wants to learn, and this exhibition will be a great opportunity for her.Ko: 어느 날, 준은 미나와 수키를 불렀습니다.En: One day, Jun called Mina and Suki.Ko: "미나 씨, 전시회에 꼭 참여해주세요," 준이 말합니다.En: "Mina, please participate in the exhibition," Jun says.Ko: 미나는 머뭇거립니다.En: Mina hesitates.Ko: "사람들이 이 작품을 어떻게 생각할까요?" 그녀는 걱정을 말합니다.En: "What will people think of this work?" she expresses her worries.Ko: 준은 고민에 빠집니다.En: Jun falls deep into thought.Ko: 미나의 작품 없이는 전시회가 성공하기 어렵습니다.En: Without Mina's artwork, the exhibition would struggle to succeed.Ko: 그는 미나를 존중하면서도 다른 방법을 찾아야 합니다.En: He has to respect Mina while also finding another way.Ko: 그때, 그는 아이디를 떠올립니다.En: At that moment, he comes up with an idea.Ko: 어린이날 전날 밤, 준은 깜짝 이벤트를 계획합니다. 아이들이 미나의 작품에 함께 참여할 수 있도록 합니다.En: On the night before Children's Day, Jun plans a surprise event, allowing children to participate in Mina's work.Ko: 이 아이디어는 미나에게 새로운 영감을 줍니다.En: This idea brings new inspiration to Mina.Ko: 드디어 전시회의 날이 밝았습니다.En: Finally, the day of the exhibition arrives.Ko: 아트 센터에는 활기찬 아이들의 웃음소리가 울려 퍼집니다.En: The art center resonates with the lively laughter of children.Ko: 아이들이 미나의 작품을 보고 환호합니다.En: They cheer as they view Mina's works.Ko: 미나는 자신의 작품에 다시 자신감을 얻습니다.En: Mina regains her confidence in her creations.Ko: 준은 미나의 손을 잡고 말합니다. "함께 하니 더 좋네요."En: Jun holds Mina's hand and says, "It's even better to do it together."Ko: 수키는 그의 옆에서 설레는 마음으로 주위를 둘러봅니다.En: Suki, standing beside him, looks around with an excited heart.Ko: 그녀는 자신이 원하는 길을 찾았습니다.En: She has found the path she wants to take.Ko: 이제 준은 협력과 신뢰의 가치를 배웠습니다.En: Now Jun has learned the value of cooperation and trust.Ko: 미나는 자신감이 넘치고, 수키는 미래에 대한 꿈을 키워갑니다.En: Mina is overflowing with confidence, and Suki is nurturing dreams of her future.Ko: 세 사람은 아트 센터에서 행복한 미소를 지으며 새로운 시작을 준비합니다.En: The three of them, with happy smiles, prepare for a new beginning at the art center. Vocabulary Words:scent: 향기blossoms: 벚꽃exhibition: 전시회artworks: 작품emulate: 본받고opportunity: 기회hesitates: 머뭇거리다reactions: 반응inspiration: 영감confidence: 자신감volunteer: 자원봉사자nurturing: 키워가다cooperation: 협력trust: 신뢰filled: 가득하다prepare: 준비하다famous: 유명한international: 국제homeland: 고국experimental: 실험적인anxious: 걱정이 많다respect: 존중surprise: 깜짝event: 이벤트resonates: 울려 퍼지다cheer: 환호하다creations: 작품inspiration: 영감path: 길overflows: 넘치다

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Fluent Fiction - Korean: Under Cherry Blossoms: A Diary, A Secret, A Promise Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-04-28-22-34-02-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 제주도의 벚꽃이 만개한 봄날, 지수, 민호, 그리고 혜진은 그 아름다움을 만끽하기 위해 도로 여행을 떠났다.En: On a spring day in Jeju-do when the cherry blossoms were in full bloom, Jisoo, Minho, and Hyejin set off on a road trip to savor the beauty.Ko: 지수는 벚꽃을 사랑하는 여행자다.En: Jisoo is a traveler who loves cherry blossoms.Ko: 민호는 모험심이 넘치는 친구이고, 혜진은 조용히 관찰하는 사람이다.En: Minho is an adventurous friend, and Hyejin is a quiet observer.Ko: 지수는 특별한 비밀을 품고 있다. 바로 그녀의 일기 속에.En: Jisoo holds a special secret, hidden in her diary.Ko: 제주도로 떠나기 전날, 지수는 일기가 사라진 것을 눈치챘다.En: The day before leaving for Jeju-do, Jisoo noticed that her diary had disappeared.Ko: 일기 속에는 그녀에게 아주 중요한 비밀이 숨겨져 있었다. 그 비밀이 드러나면 친구들과의 관계가 흔들릴 수도 있었다.En: Within the diary was a secret of great importance to her, and if it were revealed, it could shake her relationships with her friends.Ko: 그래서 지수는 일기를 빨리 찾아야 했다.En: Therefore, Jisoo needed to find the diary quickly.Ko: 세 친구는 벚꽃길을 따라 드라이브를 하며 즐거운 시간을 보냈다.En: The three friends enjoyed a joyful drive along the cherry blossom path.Ko: 길가의 벚꽃이 바람에 살랑거리며 떨어졌다.En: The blossoms by the roadside swayed gently in the breeze, falling delicately.Ko: 그 풍경은 마치 동화 속 한 장면 같았다.En: The scenery looked like a scene straight out of a fairy tale.Ko: 그러나 지수의 마음은 무겁기만 했다.En: However, Jisoo's heart remained heavy.Ko: 그녀는 그저 일기를 찾고 싶었다.En: She simply wanted to find her diary.Ko: "지수야, 무슨 생각해?" 민호가 물었다.En: "Jisoo, what are you thinking about?" Minho asked.Ko: "아, 그냥 벚꽃이 예뻐서." 지수는 미소 지으며 대답했다. 하지만 마음속으로는 걱정이 가득했다.En: "Oh, just that the cherry blossoms are so beautiful," Jisoo replied with a smile, but inside, she was filled with worry.Ko: 그날의 여행이 절정에 이르렀을 때, 지수는 갑자기 혜진의 가방에서 그녀의 일기를 발견했다.En: When the day's journey reached its peak, Jisoo suddenly discovered her diary in Hyejin's bag.Ko: 두근거리는 가슴을 안고 지수는 혜진에게 다가갔다.En: With a pounding heart, Jisoo approached Hyejin.Ko: 혜진은 미안한 표정으로 말했다.En: Hyejin spoke with an apologetic expression.Ko: "지수야, 사실 어제 일기를 우연히 발견했어.En: "Jisoo, I actually found your diary by chance yesterday.Ko: 읽지 않았어.En: I didn't read it.Ko: 그냥 네가 찾을 때까지 안전하게 두려고 했어."En: I just wanted to keep it safe until you found it."Ko: 지수는 순간 안도감과 동시에 감동을 느꼈다.En: In that moment, Jisoo felt relief and was moved at the same time.Ko: 그녀는 혜진을 바라보며 말했다, "네가 비밀을 지켜줘서 고마워."En: She looked at Hyejin and said, "Thank you for keeping my secret."Ko: 혜진은 미소 지으며 고개를 끄덕였다.En: Hyejin nodded with a smile.Ko: "우린 친구잖아."En: "We're friends, aren't we?"Ko: 지수는 이제 친구들에게 마음을 더욱 열기로 결심했다.En: Jisoo decided now to open her heart even more to her friends.Ko: 그녀는 이제 자신이 아닌 모습을 감추지 않기로 했다.En: She resolved not to hide her true self any longer.Ko: 벚꽃잎이 춤추는 제주도에서의 그 날, 세 친구의 우정은 새로운 단단함을 더하게 되었다.En: On that day in Jeju-do, as the cherry blossom petals danced, the friendship among the three friends gained a new strength.Ko: 지수는 친구들이 비밀을 지켜줄 것을 신뢰하며, 그저 친구들과 함께하는 순간을 즐기기로 했다.En: Jisoo trusted that her friends would keep her secret, and she decided to simply enjoy the moments with them.Ko: 벚꽃길을 따라 돌아오는 길, 지수는 진정한 친구란 비밀마저 사랑해주는 사람이라는 것을 깨달았다.En: On the way back along the cherry blossom path, Jisoo realized that true friends are those who love even your secrets.Ko: 봄바람이 따뜻하게 불어오는 날, 지수는 웃으며 친구들과 다음 여행을 약속했다.En: As the warm spring breeze blew in, Jisoo smiled and promised another trip with her friends. Vocabulary Words:blossoms: 벚꽃adventurous: 모험심이 넘치는observer: 관찰하는 사람diary: 일기disappeared: 사라진relationships: 관계enjoyed: 만끽하기swayed: 살랑거리다breeze: 바람delicately: 살랑거리게scene: 풍경fairy tale: 동화relief: 안도감apologetic: 미안한secret: 비밀journed: 여행이peak: 절정discovered: 발견했다pounding: 두근거리는expression: 표정chance: 우연히promise: 약속했다gained: 더하게 되었다strength: 단단함uncommon: 흔치않은path: 길observer: 관찰하다reveal: 드러나다noticed: 눈치챘다

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Cherry Blossom Chronicles: Trust, Instincts & Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-04-26-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 桜の花が舞い落ちる春の日、りなが目を覚ますと、楽しみにしていた日がやってきました。En: On a spring day when sakura petals fluttered down, Rina woke up to find that the day she had been looking forward to had finally arrived.Ja: 今日は桜祭りの日です。En: Today was the day of the sakura matsuri, the cherry blossom festival.Ja: りなは弟の海斗と親友のゆきと一緒にお祭りへ行くことになっています。En: りな was going to the festival with her little brother Kaito and her best friend Yuki.Ja: お祭りの会場は賑やかです。En: The festival venue was lively.Ja: 屋台が並び、美味しそうなお菓子や可愛らしい工芸品がところ狭しと置かれています。En: Stalls lined up, offering delicious-looking sweets and charming crafts packed closely together.Ja: 桜の花びらがふんわりと風に乗って舞い、空気には甘い香りが漂っています。En: Cherry blossom petals gently rode the wind, and the air was filled with a sweet fragrance.Ja: みんなで美しい桜を楽しみながら歩いていると、突然海斗が姿を消しました。En: As they walked, enjoying the beautiful cherry blossoms, 海斗 suddenly disappeared.Ja: 「海斗？」りなは辺りを見回しますが、弟の姿がありません。En: “海斗?” りな looked around, but her brother was nowhere to be seen.Ja: ちょこちょこと冒険好きな海斗が、どこかへ行ってしまったようです。En: It seemed like adventurous little 海斗 had wandered off somewhere.Ja: 「海斗を探さなきゃ。」りなはすぐに動き始めます。En: “We have to find 海斗.” りな sprang into action.Ja: ゆきも心配そうな顔をしていますが、なぜか気まずそうに視線をそらします。En: ゆき looked worried but for some reason awkwardly averted his gaze.Ja: りなは祭りの人混みに逆らうように進みますが、なかなか進みません。En: りな tried to move against the crowd at the festival, but she wasn't getting far.Ja: ゆきに「何か知っているなら教えて」と尋ねると、彼は少し考えて言います。「あそこに行ってみよう。」En: When she asked ゆき if he knew anything, he thought for a moment and said, "Let's try going there."Ja: ゆきの言う場所に向かいますが、そこには何もありません。En: They headed to the place ゆき suggested, but there was nothing there.Ja: りなは直感で別の道に進むことに決めました。En: Trusting her intuition, りな decided to take a different path.Ja: 「私の感を信じてみよう。」りなは少しずつ人々をかきわけて、隅っこの静かな場所にたどり着きます。En: "I'll trust my instincts." Slowly, she made her way through the crowd and arrived at a quiet corner.Ja: すると、そこに海斗がいました！彼は不思議そうな顔をしています。En: There she found 海斗! He had a puzzled look on his face.Ja: 「ここでなにしてたの？」りなが尋ねると、海斗は恥ずかしそうに「迷子になったんだ」と言います。En: “What were you doing here?” りな asked, and 海斗 replied sheepishly, “I got lost.”Ja: その時、ゆきが近づいてきます。En: At that moment, ゆき approached them.Ja: 「実は、一緒に探してたんだ。ごめん。」ゆきは優しい笑顔で胸の内を明かします。En: “Actually, I was searching with you all along. I'm sorry.” ゆき revealed his heart with a gentle smile.Ja: りなは安心して大きく息を吐きました。「海斗が無事で良かった。でも、私の直感を信じて良かった。」En: りな breathed a sigh of relief. "I'm glad 海斗 is safe. But I'm also glad I trusted my instincts."Ja: 祭りは終わりかけていましたが、りなの心は温かいもので満ちていました。En: The festival was coming to an end, but りな's heart was filled with warmth.Ja: ゆきのことも、もっと理解できた気がします。En: She felt she understood ゆき more too.Ja: この日、りなは自分の直感と友達を信じる大切さを学んだのです。En: On this day, りな learned the importance of trusting her intuition and her friends.Ja: そして、再び三人で賑やかな祭りを楽しむのでした。En: And once again, the three of them enjoyed the lively festival.Ja: 春の風に乗って、桜の花びらが優しく舞っていました。En: Riding the spring breeze, cherry blossom petals gently danced in the air. Vocabulary Words:fluttered: 舞い落ちるvenue: 会場lively: 賑やかstalls: 屋台fragrance: 香りdisappeared: 姿を消しましたadventurous: 冒険好きなintuition: 直感instincts: 感gaze: 視線averted: そらしますcrowd: 人混みtrusting: 信じてquiet corner: 隅っこの静かな場所puzzled: 不思議そうなsheepishly: 恥ずかしそうにrevealed: 明かしますbreathed a sigh of relief: 大きく息を吐きましたwarmth: 温かいimportance: 大切さtrust: 信じるbreeze: 風petals: 花びらgently: 優しくwandered: どこかへ行ってしまったsuggested: 言うpacked closely: ところ狭しとenjoying: 楽しみながらawkwardly: 気まずそうにoffered: 並び

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Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Cherry Blossoms & Tea: A Journey to Cultural Awakening Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-04-25-22-34-01-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在四月的一个清晨，连走进了北京的天坛。En: On an early April morning, Lian walked into the Beijing Temple of Heaven.Zh: 春天的气息在空气中弥漫，樱花盛开，给四周增添了不少色彩。En: The essence of spring filled the air, with cherry blossoms in full bloom, adding a splash of color to the surroundings.Zh: 今天是清明节，天坛里人头攒动，许多人在这里缅怀祖先。En: Today was the Qingming Festival, and the Temple of Heaven was bustling with people, many there to honor their ancestors.Zh: 连有些紧张，她想要了解家庭的传统，但感觉与自己的文化有些疏远。En: Lian felt a bit nervous; she wanted to understand her family's traditions but felt somewhat detached from her culture.Zh: 她的表弟明对此更是无所谓。En: Her cousin Ming, on the other hand, was rather indifferent.Zh: 他常常觉得这些传统没什么意义，更不用说在当下快节奏的生活中找时间去感受了。En: He often felt these traditions held little meaning, let alone finding time to appreciate them in today's fast-paced world.Zh: 连的身边有一位年长的朋友，名叫伟。他是连家族的老朋友，总是乐于分享自己的智慧。En: Beside them was an elderly friend named Wei, a long-time friend of Lian's family, always willing to share his wisdom.Zh: 伟带着连和明走到一个角落，那是今天茶道仪式的地方。En: Wei led Lian and Ming to a corner where the tea ceremony would take place.Zh: 几桌茶具已经摆好，香气扑鼻。En: Several tables with tea sets were already prepared, the aroma fragrant.Zh: “连，茶道是一种连接过去与现在的途径，”伟温和地说。En: “Lian, the tea ceremony is a way to connect the past with the present,” said Wei gently.Zh: 连点点头，但明却撇嘴说：“茶道有那么重要吗？”En: Lian nodded, but Ming sneered, “Is the tea ceremony that important?”Zh: 伟微微一笑，并没有反驳，而是继续准备茶具。En: Wei smiled slightly, not arguing, and continued preparing the tea sets.Zh: 连注意到，每一个动作都那么优雅、从容，仿佛在述说一个古老的故事。En: Lian noticed how each movement was so elegant and composed, as if telling an ancient story.Zh: 她静下心来，观看着。En: She calmed down and watched.Zh: 仪式开始时，连闭上了眼睛，尝试感受这一刻。En: As the ceremony began, Lian closed her eyes, trying to feel the moment.Zh: 她想起了很多年前的事情，关于她的祖父祖母，也许他们曾在同样的春天，用同样的方法庆祝过节日。En: She recalled many years ago, things about her grandparents; perhaps they had celebrated the festival in the same way during a similar spring.Zh: 慢慢地，她感受到了某种无法言喻的联系，一种属于她自己的文化根基。En: Gradually, she felt an indescribable connection, a cultural foundation that belonged to her.Zh: 当茶香在她唇边荡漾时，她突然明白了，传统并不是遥不可及的古老故事，而是鲜活地存在于她的生活中。En: When the tea fragrance wafted by her lips, she suddenly realized that tradition wasn't an unreachable ancient story but was vibrantly present in her life.Zh: 明看到连的变化，困惑地问：“你感觉到了什么？”En: Seeing Lian's change, Ming asked, bewildered, “What did you feel?”Zh: 连睁开眼睛，微笑道：“我感觉到了我们的文化。En: Lian opened her eyes and smiled, “I felt our culture.Zh: 它一直都在，只是我没有好好去理解。”En: It's always been there; I just hadn't understood it well.”Zh: 明是第一次看到连如此肯定和快乐。En: It was the first time Ming saw Lian so certain and happy.Zh: 他沉默了一会儿，然后轻声说道：“也许我应该多了解一些。”En: He was silent for a moment, then softly said, "Maybe I should learn more."Zh: 仪式结束后，连带着一种前所未有的兴奋离开了天坛。En: After the ceremony, Lian left the Temple of Heaven with an unprecedented excitement.Zh: 她知道，她会继续这种发现之旅，以更好地理解和尊重自己的传统。En: She knew she would continue this journey of discovery to better understand and respect her own traditions.Zh: 而明，也许会加入她，一起在这条路上走下去。En: And Ming, perhaps, would join her, walking down this path together.Zh: 在这天，樱花下的天坛，连和明迎来了一个新的开始，属于他们的文化旅程。En: On this day, under the cherry blossoms at the Temple of Heaven, Lian and Ming embarked on a new beginning, a cultural journey of their own.Zh: 连明白，传统不仅是连接过去的桥梁，也是塑造未来的力量。En: Lian understood that tradition is not only a bridge to the past but also a force that shapes the future. Vocabulary Words:essence: 气息blossoms: 盛开bustling: 人头攒动honor: 缅怀nervous: 紧张detached: 疏远indifferent: 无所谓fast-paced: 快节奏wisdom: 智慧elegant: 优雅composed: 从容wafted: 荡漾indescribable: 无法言喻foundation: 根基fragrance: 香气bewildered: 困惑unprecedented: 前所未有excitement: 兴奋embarked: 迎来了journey: 旅程understood: 理解bridge: 桥梁force: 力量celebrated: 庆祝ceremony: 仪式aroma: 香气ancestor: 祖先fragrant: 扑鼻tradition: 传统realized: 明白

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Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Cherry Blossoms and Coffee: A Creative Spark in Chengdu Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-04-24-22-34-01-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在成都的一个春天，有一个地方总是充满了咖啡的香气。En: In a springtime in Chengdu, there was a place always filled with the aroma of coffee.Zh: 那是一个温馨的咖啡烘焙店，墙壁是红砖砌成的，窗子宽大，外面可以看见开满樱花的小街。En: It was a cozy coffee roasting shop, with walls made of red bricks and large windows through which you could see a small street full of blooming cherry blossoms.Zh: 这一天，天气有些凉，还有点拥挤。En: On this day, the weather was a bit cool and somewhat crowded.Zh: 简，一个喜欢摄影的年轻人，正站在吧台前排队。En: Jian, a young photography enthusiast, was standing in line at the bar counter.Zh: 他来成都是为了寻找新项目的灵感，但是一切似乎都变得很困难。En: He had come to Chengdu to seek inspiration for a new project, but everything seemed to have become difficult.Zh: 他的心情有些沉重，因为一直找不到合适的拍摄对象。En: He felt a bit heavy-hearted because he couldn't find a suitable subject for his photography.Zh: 此时，一个女孩走进了咖啡店。En: At this moment, a girl walked into the coffee shop.Zh: 她叫梅，是本地的作家，正在寻找灵感完成她的新小说。En: Her name was Mei, a local writer, looking for inspiration to complete her new novel.Zh: 尽管对创作充满热情，但她同样感到迷茫。En: Although she was passionate about creating, she also felt lost.Zh: 两人都在寻找，但似乎都卡在了一个相似的地方。En: Both were searching, but seemed stuck in a similar place.Zh: 人群中，简注意到了紧随其来的梅。En: In the crowd, Jian noticed Mei, who had arrived shortly after.Zh: 她同样在等咖啡。En: She was also waiting for coffee.Zh: 简犹豫了一会儿，鼓起勇气开口：“你好，我是简。En: Jian hesitated for a while, and then gathered the courage to speak: "Hello, I'm Jian.Zh: 你也是来找灵感的吗？En: Are you also here looking for inspiration?"Zh: ”梅似乎有些惊讶，但还是微笑着回答：“是的，我叫梅。En: Mei seemed a bit surprised but smiled and replied, "Yes, I'm Mei.Zh: 我在写一本小说，但是写到了瓶颈。En: I'm writing a novel, but I've hit a bottleneck."Zh: ”简对这个回答产生了共鸣。En: Jian resonated with her response.Zh: 他告诉梅，自己也是如此，他们慢慢聊起了城市和摄影。En: He told Mei that he was experiencing the same, and they gradually started chatting about the city and photography.Zh: 梅对简摄影的想法感兴趣，而简对梅的写作故事也颇有好奇。En: Mei became interested in Jian's photography ideas, and Jian was quite curious about Mei's writing stories.Zh: 两个人如同找到了共同的语言。En: It was as if they had found a common language.Zh: 就在此时，店外突然下起了大雨。En: Just at this moment, it suddenly started raining heavily outside the shop.Zh: 两人一起跑到了咖啡店外的雨棚下避雨。En: They both ran to the awning outside the coffee shop to shelter from the rain.Zh: 在雨声的伴奏下，他们的交谈逐渐深入。En: Accompanied by the sound of the rain, their conversation gradually deepened.Zh: 梅坦诚地分享了她的创作困惑，而简则诉说了他对照片的期待。En: Mei candidly shared her creative dilemmas, while Jian expressed his expectations for his photographs.Zh: 两人发现彼此在创作上的困难竟有相似之处。En: They discovered that they faced similar difficulties in their creative endeavors.Zh: 随着雨停，简和梅都感觉到内心的负担减轻了不少。En: As the rain stopped, both Jian and Mei felt that the burden in their hearts had lightened considerably.Zh: 他们决定交换联系方式，以后一起分享更多想法和灵感。En: They decided to exchange contact information and share more ideas and inspirations in the future.Zh: 这次偶然的相遇，让简开始相信和更多人分享他的旅程可以带来新的灵感；而梅也找到了信心，敢于更大胆地披露自己的创作过程。En: This chance encounter made Jian begin to believe that sharing his journey with more people could bring new inspiration; and Mei found the confidence to boldly disclose her creative process.Zh: 在樱花与咖啡香气中，他们各自感到焕然一新，准备重新投入各自的创作世界。En: Amid the cherry blossoms and the aroma of coffee, they each felt revitalized, ready to plunge back into their own creative worlds. Vocabulary Words:aroma: 香气cozy: 温馨roasting: 烘焙bricks: 砖difficult: 困难heavy-hearted: 沉重suitable: 合适的novel: 小说bottleneck: 瓶颈resonated: 产生共鸣dilemmas: 困惑endeavors: 努力revitalized: 焕然一新enthusiast: 爱好者subject: 对象gathered: 鼓起curious: 好奇awning: 雨棚accompanied: 伴奏disclose: 披露chance: 偶然burden: 负担plunge: 投入creative: 创作的blossoms: 樱花crowded: 拥挤hesitated: 犹豫surprised: 惊讶conversation: 交谈gradually: 逐渐

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Text Cannabis Man!In this episode of Cannabis Man, host Don Kleppin opens with a reflective story about a family trip to Chicago's Jackson Park during cherry blossom season, including a visit to the serene Osaka Garden. He shares a live review of Fable's Into the Woods botanical cannabis beverage, featuring hints of stone fruit, pine, and rosemary.Don's expert guest is Kirsten Velasco, author and creator of VapenProp, a cannabis vaping tool designed to solve key issues with portable vape use. Kirsten shares her personal journey with cannabis, the failure of prohibition, and the cannabis vs. hemp distinction.Also in this episode: Don reviews Hometown Hero's pomegranate raspberry gummies, updates from Illinois' medical cannabis portal, news from Missouri's booming cannabis market, rising cannabis use among seniors, a groundbreaking cancer-focused medical cannabis study, and a new study reveals which state has the best cannabis cultivation conditions!The episode wraps with a reflective High Haiku inspired by the beauty and balance of nature within the city.Support the showInterested in advertising? Email host@cannabismanpodcast.com!Follow the show on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and Instagram!For more cannabis news and insights, check out the Weekly Chronic newsletter!

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Blossoms & Bonds: Siblings Unite in Tokyo's Heart Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-04-22-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 東京の春の日、暖かな日差しが新宿御苑の桜を照らしていました。En: On a spring day in Tokyo, the warm sunlight illuminated the cherry blossoms of Shinjuku Gyoen.Ja: アキラとマイは、父の一周忌を記念するためにこの美しい庭を訪れていました。En: Akira and Mai visited this beautiful garden to commemorate the first anniversary of their father's passing.Ja: 満開の桜は、地面に淡いピンクの絨毯を広げ、二人の思いを深く響かせていました。En: The full-bloom cherry blossoms spread a pale pink carpet on the ground, deeply resonating with their memories.Ja: アキラは兄で、控えめで実用的な性格を持っています。En: Akira, the older brother, had a reserved and practical personality.Ja: 父の死に対して心の整理がつかず、感情を表に出さないようにしていました。En: He struggled to come to terms with their father's death and tried not to show his emotions.Ja: 一方、マイは感情豊かで、兄との繋がりを求めていました。En: On the other hand, Mai was emotionally expressive and sought a connection with her brother.Ja: 二人は、異なる悲しみの乗り越え方を持っており、その違いが時に衝突を生み出していました。En: Each had their own way of overcoming grief, and these differences sometimes led to conflicts.Ja: 新宿御苑に着いた二人は、父が好きだった桜の木の下に向かいました。En: Upon arriving at Shinjuku Gyoen, the two headed towards the cherry tree their father loved.Ja: アキラは心の奥底で、父の思い出を抱えながら通り過ぎる年月を感じていました。En: Deep inside, Akira felt the passage of years while holding onto memories of their father.Ja: マイは、父との思い出を共有することで、アキラと心の橋を架けたいと思っていました。En: Mai wanted to build a bridge to Akira's heart by sharing memories of their father.Ja: 「ここが、お父さんがよく座ってた場所だね。」マイが静かに言いました。En: "This is the spot where Dad often sat," Mai said quietly.Ja: アキラは頷きましたが、言葉が出ませんでした。En: Akira nodded, but words failed him.Ja: 彼の心には、まだ決着のつかない何かがありました。En: Something unresolved still lingered in his heart.Ja: 桜の木の下で、マイはゆっくりとアキラに語りかけました。En: Under the cherry tree, Mai slowly spoke to Akira.Ja: 「アキラ、お父さんが大好きだった風景だよね。あの頃が懐かしい。ねえ、今でもお父さんの夢を見る？」En: "This was Dad's favorite view, wasn't it? I miss those times. Hey, do you still dream about Dad?"Ja: アキラは少し考え込み、言いました。「ああ、見るよ。でも、いつもただ遠くから見ているだけなんだ。」En: Akira pondered for a moment and said, "Yeah, I do. But I'm always just watching him from afar."Ja: その言葉に涙ぐむマイ。En: Mai was moved to tears by these words.Ja: 「アキラ、私たち、もっとお父さんのこと話そうよ。私は一緒に泣いて、笑って、前に進みたい。」En: "Akira, let's talk more about Dad. I want to cry, laugh, and move forward together."Ja: 兄を見て、その純粋な願いが胸に響きました。En: Seeing her brother, her pure wish resonated in his heart.Ja: アキラはついに、心の中にあった壁を壊し始めました。En: Akira finally began to break down the walls within himself.Ja: 「確かに、それはいいかもしれない。僕も、もっと君と話せるようになりたい。」アキラが微笑んで言いました。En: "Yes, that might be a good idea. I also want to be able to talk with you more," Akira said with a smile.Ja: 二人は木の下で、昔の楽しい思い出から、父の最期の瞬間まで、話し続けました。En: Under the tree, they continued to talk, from joyful past memories to their father's final moments.Ja: 時には涙をこらえきれず、時には声を出して笑いました。En: Sometimes they couldn't hold back tears, and other times they laughed out loud.Ja: 桜の花びらがそよ風に舞い、二人の心を優しく包みました。En: Cherry blossom petals danced in the gentle breeze, softly enveloping their hearts.Ja: その日の午後、アキラとマイは、新しい絆を感じていました。En: That afternoon, Akira and Mai felt a new bond forming between them.Ja: また来年も、ここに帰り、父の思い出を共有することを誓いました。En: They vowed to return there next year to share their father's memories.Ja: 彼らはただの兄と妹ではなく、新しい絆で結ばれた仲間になったのです。En: They were not just brother and sister but companions connected by a new bond.Ja: 新宿御苑を後にする頃、アキラは言いました。「お父さんが、私たちを見守ってくれている気がするよ。」En: As they left Shinjuku Gyoen, Akira said, "I feel like Dad is watching over us."Ja: マイは頷き、空を見上げて微笑んだ。「私もそう思う。」En: Mai nodded, looked up at the sky, and smiled. "I think so too."Ja: 彼らは、東京の夕闇に溶け込んでいきました。En: They blended into the twilight of Tokyo. Vocabulary Words:illuminated: 照らしていましたcommemorate: 記念するfull-bloom: 満開resonating: 響かせていましたreserved: 控えめpractical: 実用的なexpressive: 感情豊かconflicts: 衝突lingered: 決着のつかないpondered: 考え込みunresolved: 決着のつかないresonated: 響きましたenveloping: 包みましたvowed: 誓いましたblended: 溶け込んでtwilight: 夕闇breeze: そよ風petals: 花びらcompanion: 仲間bond: 絆sought: 求めていましたpassage: 通り過ぎるconnect: 繋がりbridge: 橋memories: 思い出expressed: 表に出すyearn: 懐かしいmoment: 瞬間final: 最期watched: 見守って

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We're back with another double recap episode of From the Pasture with Hired Hand! This week, we're taking you coast to coast as we look back on two exciting Longhorn events that happened this past weekend: the Cherry Blossom Sale in Culpeper, Virginia and the B&C Spring Classic in New Cambria, Missouri.Tune in as we break down the highlights, top sellers, sale averages, and standout consignments from both events. Whether you attended one, both, or are just catching up from home, this episode gives you a quick and informative rundown of all the action.

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Fluent Fiction - Japanese: A Spring Farewell: Finding Memory and Renewal on Enoshima Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-04-19-22-34-01-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 春の訪れとともに、江ノ島の桜は満開になりました。En: With the arrival of spring, the Enoshima cherry blossoms have reached full bloom.Ja: 海からは心地よい潮風が吹き、島全体に穏やかな雰囲気が漂っています。En: A pleasant sea breeze blows in from the ocean, and the entire island is enveloped in a tranquil atmosphere.Ja: この時期、毎年多くの人が訪れるのは、江ノ島の灯台のライトアップです。En: During this season, many people visit every year to see the lighthouse illumination on Enoshima.Ja: 灯台は高くそびえ立ち、光と記憶の象徴です。En: The lighthouse stands tall, symbolizing light and memory.Ja: ユキは、そんな江ノ島を訪れました。En: Yuki visited Enoshima for a special reason.Ja: 彼には特別な理由があります。最近、大切な人を失い、心の穴を埋めるためにここに来たのです。En: He recently lost someone dear to him and came here to fill the void in his heart.Ja: 春の風景を見ながら、彼は心の中で問いかけます。「前に進むことは、過去を忘れることなのか？」En: As he gazes at the spring scenery, he asks himself, "Is moving forward the same as forgetting the past?"Ja: ハルトは、そんなユキの支えとして一緒に来ました。En: Haruto, a childhood friend of Yuki, accompanied him for support.Ja: 「江ノ島の桜は本当に美しいね」とハルトが言います。En: "The cherry blossoms on Enoshima are truly beautiful," says Haruto.Ja: 「いつかここで、桜を見ることができるなんて、僕らは素晴らしい友達だよ。」En: "The fact that we can see them here one day means we're amazing friends."Ja: ふたりは、地元のガイドであるサクラに出会います。En: The two meet Sakura, a local guide.Ja: 彼女はいつも陽気で、観光客に島の魅力を伝えています。En: She is always cheerful and shares the island's charm with tourists.Ja: 「ライトアップまで、素敵な場所を案内しますよ」とサクラが言いました。En: "I'll show you some wonderful places before the illumination," Sakura said.Ja: ユキは、昔よく訪れた場所を見て回ります。植物園や灯台を訪れ、一つ一つの思い出に触れます。En: Yuki revisits places he would often go to in the past, visiting the botanical garden and lighthouse, touching upon memories one by one.Ja: 夜になり、灯台のライトアップが始まります。En: As night falls, the illumination of the lighthouse begins.Ja: 桜の花びらが風に乗り、光の中で舞っています。En: Cherry blossom petals ride the wind, dancing in the light.Ja: ユキは、胸がいっぱいになります。忘れられない思い出と今の感情が交錯します。En: Yuki's heart fills with emotion, as unforgettable memories and present feelings intermingle.Ja: ハルトとサクラは、そっとユキのそばに立ち、無言のまま寄り添います。En: Haruto and Sakura stand quietly by Yuki's side, offering silent companionship.Ja: ユキは深呼吸をして、心の中で呟きます。「過去は大切。でも、今もこれからも、もっと大切なんだ。」En: Yuki takes a deep breath and whispers in his heart, "The past is important. But now and the future are even more so."Ja: そして、彼は微笑みながら言いました。「この場所、この瞬間を、忘れない。」En: Then, he smiles and says, "I won't forget this place, this moment."Ja: ユキは、失ったものと得たものを思いながら、新しい一歩を踏み出す準備ができたのです。En: Reflecting on what he has lost and gained, Yuki prepares to take a new step forward.Ja: ライトアップされた灯台は、江ノ島の夜空に光を放ち続けました。En: The illuminated lighthouse continued to cast light into the night sky of Enoshima.Ja: ユキは、その光を心に刻み、新しい希望を見つけたのです。En: Yuki etched that light into his heart, finding new hope.Ja: 新たな始まりに向けて、彼は力強く前に進む決意をするのでした。En: With determination toward a new beginning, he decided to move forward confidently. Vocabulary Words:arrival: 訪れpleasant: 心地よいenveloped: 漂っていますillumination: ライトアップsymbolizing: 象徴void: 穴scenery: 風景childhood: 幼なじみaccompanied: 一緒に来ましたcheerful: 陽気botanical: 植物園petals: 花びらdancing: 舞っていますemotion: 感情unforgettable: 忘れられないintermingle: 交錯しますcompanionship: 寄り添いますreflection: 思いながらdetermination: 決意tranquil: 穏やかなbreeze: 潮風charm: 魅力memories: 思い出etch: 刻みgaze: 見ながらcompanion: 支えvoid: 穴forward: 進むmoment: 瞬間hope: 希望

Fluent Fiction - Danish: United in Hope: A Journey Through Love and Fear Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-04-17-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: På Roskilde Hospital, i neonatalafdelingen, ventede Freja med et tungt hjerte.En: At Roskilde Hospital, in the neonatal department, Freja waited with a heavy heart.Da: Hun kiggede konstant mod døren, håbende at se en læge, der kunne berolige hende.En: She constantly looked toward the door, hoping to see a doctor who could reassure her.Da: Nikolaj sad ved hendes side.En: Nikolaj sat by her side.Da: Han holdt hendes hånd, mens hans øjne søgte trøst i det sparsomme lys fra vinduet.En: He held her hand while his eyes sought comfort in the dim light from the window.Da: Udenfor svajede kirsebærtræerne roligt i en forårsbrise.En: Outside, the cherry trees swayed gently in a spring breeze.Da: Den smukke påsketid bragte normalt håb og glæde, men i dag føltes det anderledes.En: The beautiful Easter season usually brought hope and joy, but today felt different.Da: Inde i rummet herskede der en blanding af frygt og forventning.En: Inside the room, a mix of fear and anticipation prevailed.Da: Freja kunne ikke længere sidde stille.En: Freja could no longer sit still.Da: Hun rejste sig og gik hen til vinduet.En: She got up and went to the window.Da: "Jeg må vide det, Nikolaj.En: "I need to know, Nikolaj.Da: Jeg må vide, om han er okay," sagde hun med en stemme fyldt af desperation.En: I need to know if he's okay," she said with a voice filled with desperation.Da: Nikolaj tog en dyb indånding, forsøgende at udstråle styrke.En: Nikolaj took a deep breath, trying to exude strength.Da: "Vi skal bare vente lidt mere, min skat.En: "We just have to wait a little longer, my love.Da: Doktoren kommer snart," sagde han, selvom hans egne hænder rystede en smule.En: The doctor will come soon," he said, although his own hands trembled slightly.Da: Timerne føltes som dage.En: The hours felt like days.Da: Til sidst, da solen begyndte at kaste blød gyldent lys gennem vinduet, kom en læge ind.En: Finally, as the sun began to cast a soft golden light through the window, a doctor entered.Da: "Jeres lille dreng klarer sig bedre," sagde lægen venligt.En: "Your little boy is doing better," the doctor said kindly.Da: "Der vil stadig være udfordringer, men han er en stærk, lille kæmper."En: "There will still be challenges, but he is a strong little fighter."Da: Freja følte en bølge af lettelse skylle over hende.En: Freja felt a wave of relief wash over her.Da: For første gang i dag lod hun sig selv græde.En: For the first time today, she allowed herself to cry.Da: Tårerne faldt frit, men de var blandet med håb.En: The tears fell freely, but they were mixed with hope.Da: Nikolaj trak hende tættere ind til sig.En: Nikolaj pulled her closer to him.Da: "Vi kan klare det her sammen," hviskede han.En: "We can handle this together," he whispered.Da: Pressed af ægte følelser kneb Nikolaj sine øjne i.En: Pressed by genuine emotions, Nikolaj squeezed his eyes shut.Da: "Jeg har været så bange, Freja," tilstod han, og endelig lod han sin frygt komme til syne.En: "I have been so scared, Freja," he confessed, and finally let his fear show.Da: Freja så på ham og nikkede.En: Freja looked at him and nodded.Da: "Vi er i det sammen.En: "We are in this together.Da: Vi deler både frygt og håb."En: We share both fear and hope."Da: De stod lidt der, trykket op mod vinduet, med blikket ud mod kirsebærtræernes delikate blomster, der fungerede som en påmindelse.En: They stood there for a while, leaning against the window, gazing at the delicate blossoms of the cherry trees, which acted as a reminder.Da: Livet var skrøbeligt, men det var også fuld af ubegribeligt skønne øjeblikke.En: Life was fragile, but it was also full of incredibly beautiful moments.Da: Selvom vejen frem ville være lang og udfordrende, vidste Freja og Nikolaj, at de med åbne hjerter og hænder kunne håndtere det sammen.En: Although the road ahead would be long and challenging, Freja and Nikolaj knew that with open hearts and hands they could handle it together.Da: I dette øjeblik følte de en rolig sikkerhed i deres uperfekte styrke.En: In this moment, they felt a calm assurance in their imperfect strength.Da: Freja og Nikolaj gik gennem hospitalets bustende korridorer, hånd i hånd, tilbage til deres lille kæmper.En: Freja and Nikolaj walked through the bustling corridors of the hospital, hand in hand, back to their little fighter.Da: Sammen kunne de nu se mod en fremtid fyldt med bundløs kærlighed og håb, trygt grundet i deres forenede mod og åbenhed.En: Together they could now look toward a future filled with boundless love and hope, firmly grounded in their united courage and openness. Vocabulary Words:neonatal: neonatalafdelingenreassure: beroligedim: sparsommeswayed: svajedeanticipation: forventningdesperation: desperationexude: udstråletrembled: rystedechallenges: udfordringerrelief: lettelseassurance: sikkerhedbustling: bustendegenuinely: ægteleaning: trykketdelicate: delikatefragile: skrøbeligtboundless: bundløscourage: modrely: afhængigegolden: gyldentwhispered: hviskedeconfessed: tilstodgazing: blikketincredibly: ubegribeligtimperfections: uperfektecorridors: korridorerunited: forenedetremulous: flakkendeconsolation: trøstawait: venter

Narrator: Nadine Brown

In this episode of From the Pasture with Hired Hand, Jaymie chats with Chase Vasut of the Longhorn Legacy Group and Shawn Pequignot, Farm Manager for G&G Longhorns, to give you an insider's look at the 2025 Cherry Blossom Sale & Futurity, happening April 19th in Culpeper, Virginia!

In this episode, my cousin Evan joins me to talk about the update.

This is the weekend of all weekends! While Branch Brook Park in Newark is always amazing, this weekend is the Cherry Blossom Festival- all 5300 Japanese Cherry Blossom trees are at their magnificent peak. Pink petal explosions everywhere. DC- don't be jealous.Then we will discuss the hard-hitting question: With the price of eggs these days, should I get my own chickens??? (Answer: Heck yeah! Just not to save money but for the sheer joy of it!)Lastly, we touch on listener quesions, these about getting those seeds started for Springtime! It is coming... really...Backyard Chickens! Urban Farming! Really cool community gardens, backyard plots and actual farms!Experience it all from a wide range of chicken lovers, veggie enthusiasts and other creative outdoor endeavors.

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Cherry Blossoms and Confessions: A Qingming Festival Encounter Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-04-12-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在一个阳光明媚的春天，烟雾轻薄地笼罩着北京的颐和园。En: On a sunny spring day, a light mist gently enveloped the Yiheyuan in Beijing.Zh: 莲花正走在那古老的石桥上，她的心情略显复杂。En: Lianhua was walking on the ancient stone bridge, her mood somewhat complicated.Zh: 今天是清明节，她回到了北京，准备祭拜自己的祖先。En: Today was Qingming Festival, and she had returned to Beijing to pay respects to her ancestors.Zh: 在这青翠的环境中，她感受到了一种宁静，但内心深处，仍然漂浮着一丝不安。En: In this verdant setting, she felt a sense of tranquility, but deep inside, a trace of uneasiness lingered.Zh: 突然，从人群中传来一道熟悉的声音：“莲花！”En: Suddenly, a familiar voice emerged from the crowd: "Lianhua!"Zh: 她转过身，看到一张温暖的面孔，正是多年的好友陶。En: She turned around and saw a warm face—it was Tao, an old friend from years past.Zh: 他也来到了北京，为了新的工作。En: He had also come to Beijing for a new job.Zh: 他微微笑着，似乎有话要说，但眼中流露出些许犹豫。En: He smiled slightly, appearing as if he had something to say, but a hint of hesitation showed in his eyes.Zh: 两人并肩走在草地上，四周盛开的樱花将路铺满了柔软的粉色。En: The two walked side by side on the grass, with blooming cherry blossoms all around, covering the path with a soft pink hue.Zh: 陶开始说起自己的工作，又谈到故乡，言语间藏着对过去的依恋和对未来的期待。En: Tao started talking about his work and then about his hometown, his words laced with a longing for the past and anticipation for the future.Zh: 而莲花只是在听，她的心仍然在寻找着方向，寻找着她的人生意义。En: And Lianhua just listened, her heart still searching for direction, searching for the meaning of her life.Zh: “莲花，我有件事情想告诉你。”陶的声音打破了短暂的静谧，显得格外认真。En: "Lianhua, I have something I want to tell you." Tao's voice broke the brief silence, appearing especially earnest.Zh: 他犹豫了一下，终于开口，“我……其实一直很喜欢你。”En: He hesitated for a moment before finally speaking, "I… have actually always had feelings for you."Zh: 莲花停下了脚步，抬头看着陶。En: Lianhua stopped, looking up at Tao.Zh: 她对这个告白感到意外，但心中并不排斥。En: She was surprised by the confession, yet did not feel opposed to it in her heart.Zh: 很久以来她也隐隐感受到陶的关心和温暖。En: For a long time, she had faintly sensed Tao's care and warmth.Zh: “陶，我很感激你的坦诚。”她慢慢说道，“但我需要时间来整理自己的情感和未来的决定。”En: "Tao, I really appreciate your honesty," she said slowly, "but I need time to sort out my emotions and make future decisions."Zh: 陶点点头，他理解莲花的难处。En: Tao nodded, understanding Lianhua's dilemma.Zh: 他想，这次告白并没有让他失去朋友，反而让他们的关系更深了一步。En: He thought this confession did not cost him a friend; rather, it deepened their relationship.Zh: 夕阳渐渐西沉，余晖洒在湖面上，映出金色的光影。En: The setting sun gradually sank in the west, casting a golden light on the lake's surface.Zh: 莲花望着远处的景色，心中渐渐明朗了许多。En: Looking at the distant scenery, Lianhua's heart cleared up a lot.Zh: 她意识到，与其恐惧改变，不如迎接未来的未知。En: She realized that instead of fearing change, it was better to embrace the unknown future.Zh: 在之后的日子里，莲花和陶保持着联系。En: In the days that followed, Lianhua and Tao kept in touch.Zh: 他们共同寻找生活中的答案，面对各种不确定性。En: Together, they sought answers in life and faced various uncertainties.Zh: 莲花开始对自己的人生有了新的理解；她意识到，改变并不可怕，在传统与变革之间，总有一个平衡点。En: Lianhua began to gain a new understanding of her life; she realized that change is not to be feared, and there is always a balance between tradition and innovation.Zh: 颐和园的樱花依然在春风中轻轻摇曳，而莲花和陶的故事也如春风般，悄然扎根在彼此的心里。En: The cherry blossoms in Yiheyuan continued to sway gently in the spring breeze, and the story of Lianhua and Tao also quietly took root in each other's hearts like the spring wind.Zh: 一个新的开始随着这个清明节，在北京拉开了帷幕。En: A new beginning unfurled with this Qingming Festival, in Beijing. Vocabulary Words:mist: 烟雾enveloped: 笼罩ancestors: 祖先verdant: 青翠tranquility: 宁静uneasiness: 不安emerged: 传来hesitation: 犹豫anticipation: 期待earnest: 认真confession: 告白dilemma: 难处scenery: 景色embrace: 迎接uncertainties: 不确定性innovation: 变革sway: 摇曳setting sun: 夕阳casting: 洒roots: 扎根blooming: 盛开的hue: 色调longing: 依恋faintly: 隐隐sort out: 整理relationship: 关系cleared up: 明朗了future: 未来bound: 铺满trace: 一丝

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The boys are back in town, except now Robbe has ventured off to Spain. But that's okay, as Karl joins Thomas and Meg in front of the camera this week to recap their adventure in Kenya with Kiprun to unveil their new race shoe, the KD900X LAB - a 5K/10K racer which seems pretty promising. Plus, Meg recaps her time in D.C. for the start of the Asics Move Her Mind Event Series as well as racing the Cherry Blossom 10-miler. This episode is a pretty long one, so hopefully you're running enough miles out there to cover the entire thing.WAHOO FITNESS Discover the KICKR RUN, a groundbreaking reimagination of the treadmill from Wahoo. Its innovative RunFree mode lets you run naturally—automatically adjusting to your pace without having to press a button. Plus, effortlessly sync with training devices to optimize your indoor workouts and achieve your goals. Learn more: https://www.wahoofitness.com/devices/running/treadmills/?rfsn=8167444.8594e18 SWIFTWICKThe best running socks in the game, Swiftwick just launched their new spring collection this week, and Drop listeners can get 15% off their first purchase with code BELIEVE15. Shop here: https://swiftwick.com/collections/believeLMNTIt's warming up, which means you're sweating more, which means you need more salt. Like, a lot more. Luckily, LMNT has 1000 mg of the stuff, as well as potassium and magnesium. Get your free 8-count LMNT Sample Pack with any purchase: http://drinklmnt.com/thedropMICHAEL BONSBY HVAC We talk a lot about performance and recovery—but let's be real, if your home's not comfortable, neither is your training. That's why we teamed up with Michael Bonsby HVAC, a local Maryland legend and part of the Zephyr Home Services crew. They helped us out big time, and now they're offering Believe in the Run listeners $50 off any service or new install. Spring is almost here, so get ready to elevate your cool down after this summer's hottest runs. They've got you covered, so book your service now at www.michaelbonsbyhvac.com.

"{Houston} was a really great season opener and showed me again that I could fuel like I even fuel in the half marathon now, it's I'm able to take fuel. It's, and sustain my training and feel healthy and finishing strong in my races," shares Molly Bookmyer. Bookmyer is an elite distance runner based in Columbus OH. She walked onto the Ohio State XC/Track and FIeld teams, but left the sport before graduating because of some frustrating injuries and health issues. She wasn't getting regular periods, which actually led to her healthcare team discovering a small brain tumor. After some time away from the sport she got back into distance running and eventually qualified for both the 2020 and 2024 Marathon Olympic Trials. While her marathon and half-marathon times have improved over the years—she ran a PR and won the 2024 Twin Cities Marathon in 2:28, and ran a half-marathon PR at the 2025 Houston Marathon with a 1:09—she has also navigated some intense challenges with gut health and fueling.  We recorded this right before she traveled to DC where she ran the Cherry Blossom 10-miler, which she finished in 52:42, 8th overall female and 7th american. As she shared on Instagram, she “Ran over a minute PR in the 10 mile race and snagged a 10k PR of 32:11 in the process”.  Next up is London, so we'll be virtually cheering for her in a few weeks! This episode covers a lot! We discuss:  Her 14th place finish at the Half marathon championships in March 2025 Why she's planning to do more races this year How she walked onto the XC/TF team at Ohio State in college, her experience as a collegiate athlete, and why she quit after a few years How she found out she had a small brain tumor,which may have been related to her experience with amenorrhea  Why and how she got back into high level/elite running, which only a few years later landed her in 3rd place at the 2019 US 25K Championship How her fueling has evolved, especially after two stress fractures in/around 2020, and then a very unpleasant experience during the 2022 Houston Marathon Her gluten-free fueling strategies and what's working well for her now Her water bottle secret for elites And her post-race journaling prompts!  Follow Molly on Instagram to cheer her on, @MollyBookie.  Follow Lane 9 @Lane9Project.  Connect with a women's health and sport clinician to get support with YOUR fueling, mental health, and/or period health by going to Lane9Project.org/directory. 

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Midterms and Cherry Blossoms: Lin's Journey to Balance Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-04-10-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 北京国际学校的校园里，春天的气息已经悄然降临。En: Spring has quietly descended upon the campus of Beijing International School.Zh: 樱花树下，学生们的欢声笑语弥漫在空气中，然而在忙碌的教学楼内，有一股紧张的气氛在蔓延。En: Under the cherry blossom trees, the students' laughter fills the air, yet inside the busy classroom buildings, a tense atmosphere is spreading.Zh: 期中考试即将来临，所有学生都在为之准备。En: Midterm exams are approaching, and all the students are preparing for them.Zh: 林是个勤奋的学生。En: Lin is a hardworking student.Zh: 她坐在图书馆的一个角落，书桌上摞满了复习资料。En: She sits in a corner of the library, her desk piled high with review materials.Zh: 林心里想着，一定要这次考出好成绩，让家人满意。En: Lin is determined to achieve good results this time and make her family proud.Zh: 家里的期望重如泰山，让她不敢松懈。En: The weight of her family's expectations feels like a mountain, leaving her no room to slack off.Zh: 她的好朋友嘉豪坐在旁边，翻着一本教材，脸上写满了烦恼。En: Her good friend Jiahao sits beside her, flipping through a textbook, his face full of worry.Zh: “林，你能帮我复习物理吗？”嘉豪问道。En: "Lin, can you help me review physics?" Jiahao asks.Zh: 他的成绩一直在下滑，这让他很担心。En: His grades have been slipping, which makes him very anxious.Zh: "我也很忙，嘉豪……" 林有些犹豫，她自己的复习还没做好。En: "I'm also very busy, Jiahao…" Lin hesitates, as she hasn't finished her own review.Zh: 明是班里的学霸，不常与人交谈。En: Ming is the top student in the class, and he doesn't talk to people often.Zh: 他静静地在一旁看书。En: He quietly reads on the side.Zh: 林偶尔会注意到他，他总是显得安静而孤独。En: Lin occasionally notices him, as he always seems quiet and alone.Zh: 清明节快到了。En: The Qingming Festival is coming up.Zh: 林的家人准备扫墓，她却犹豫着是否应该去。En: Lin's family is preparing to visit the graves, but she is hesitant about whether she should go.Zh: “去不去呢？”林心里想着。En: "Should I go or not?" Lin thinks to herself.Zh: 时间紧迫，她想利用这段时间复习。En: Time is pressing, and she wants to use this time for study.Zh: 终于，林决定和家人一起去祭奠祖先。En: Finally, Lin decides to accompany her family in honoring their ancestors.Zh: 在那片墓地，宁静的环境让她获得了意想不到的平静。En: In that cemetery, the tranquil surroundings give her unexpected peace.Zh: “家庭和成绩可以同时重要。”她对自己说。En: "Family and grades can be important at the same time," she tells herself.Zh: 回到学校，林找到嘉豪，说：“我来帮你。”En: Back at school, Lin finds Jiahao and says, "Let me help you."Zh: 两人抓紧最后的时间，一起复习备考。En: The two seize the last bit of time to review and prepare for the exams together.Zh: 第二天，考试结束后，林和嘉豪都笑着走出了考场。En: The next day, after the exams, Lin and Jiahao walk out of the exam hall smiling.Zh: 他们都发挥得不错，心里充满了轻松与成就感。En: They both performed quite well, and their hearts are filled with relaxation and a sense of achievement.Zh: 林意识到，成绩固然重要，但友情和家庭才是她生活中更不可或缺的部分。En: Lin realizes that while grades are important, friendship and family are the more indispensable parts of her life.Zh: 心灵的平衡让她焕发出新的活力，未来的路，似乎也更加清晰。En: This balance of the mind rejuvenates her, and the future path seems clearer. Vocabulary Words:descended: 降临blossom: 樱花laughter: 欢声笑语tense: 紧张atmosphere: 气氛approaching: 即将来临determined: 心里想着expectations: 期望mountain: 泰山textbook: 教材slipping: 下滑hesitates: 犹豫companion: 伴随honoring: 祭奠ancestors: 祖先cemetery: 墓地tranquil: 宁静unexpected: 意想不到peace: 平静seize: 抓紧performed: 发挥relaxation: 轻松achievement: 成就感rejuvenates: 焕发balance: 平衡indispensable: 不可或缺surroundings: 环境review: 复习flip: 翻corner: 角落

Candace Cameron Bure steps Behind The Rope. Fresh off her stint as Cherry Blossom on Fox's The Masked Singer, Candace is here to mention it all.  Candace talks about what it was like to be a child actor on a hit TV show for 8 stellar seasons on Full House. She talks cast mates - Bob, John, Dave, Jodie, Mary Kate and Ashley, Lori, Andrea and what it was like to reprise her role as DJ Tanner decades later on Fuller House. Candace talks about her two season arc on The View, all the criticism that came with that and why she ultimately said yes to that gig. She chats her third place finish in DWTS, shares her thoughts on the Real Housewives, if she would ever join RHOBH and whether there will ever be another incarnation of Full House. Finally, Candace talks the loss of Bob Sagat and how he inspired her to say yes to her epic too short lived appearance on this seasons Masked Singer! @candacecameronbure @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope  BROUGHT TO YOU BY: STRAWBERRY - Strawberry.me/VELVET (Get 20% Off Your First Month & Take Charge Of Your Future With The Help Of a Certified Coach) RO - ro.co/velvet (For Prescription Compounded GLP-1s At a Fraction Of The Cost Of The Name Brands) MEANINGFUL BEAUTY - meaningfulbeauty.com/velvet (Get 25% Off Cindy Crawford's Beauty Line & The Targeted Treatment Duo GIFT SET for FREE) INDEED - indeed.com/velvet (Seventy Five Dollar $75 Sponsored Job Credit To Get Your Jobs More Visibility)  MOOD - www.mood.com/velvet (20% Off With Code Velvet on Federally Legal THC Shipped Right To Your Door) ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - Please contact David@advertising-execs.com MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The inaugural Grand Slam Track is in the books. What went right, what went wrong, and what were our thoughts? as Emmauel Wanyonyi pulled the upset over the Olympic milers Hocker, Kerr and Nuguse and picked up $100,000 as so did Grant Fisher in a controversial fashion. Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone cruised to her $100,000 while at the Cherry Blossom 10 miler Taylor Roe broke the world best and was fantastic as Charles Hicks got the win on the men's side over Alex Maier who got the Americna record. If you love this podcast, rate us on your podcast app and join the LetsRun.com Supporters Club to get a 2nd podcast every week. https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe Show notes: 00:00 Grand Slam Track, Cherry Blossom 00:22 Start 03:12 Kingston Event Highlights and Analysis 09:24 Men's 3000 Meters: Grant Fisher focuses on the Slam lets Hagos Gebrhiwet run away 23:51 Men's 800: Marco Arop impressed, 1500 runners fizzle 31:57 Discussion on Event Format and Future Improvements 35:22 What happened to Josh Kerr? 42:06 Warning to Athlos and Diamond League 51:29 Fan Engagement 01:01:44 Women's 5000 01:04:59 More Grant Fisher 01:11:29 Trade Wejo? 01:11:53 Jakob 01:16:32 Sydney & Her Future Plans 01:25:58 Grand Slam Track vs. Diamond League 01:29:31 Kenny B and Melissa Jefferson's Doubles 01:33:42 Cherry Blossom 10-Miler: Taylor Roe World Best, Charles Hicks Wants to Run for USA 01:36:42 Charles Hicks' Victory and Alex Maier's National Record 01:38:49 Joe Klecker and Drew Hunter 01:39:37 Taylor Rowe Conversions 01:50:11 Michael Johnson- do we need to tweak distance format? 01:59:01 Fan Lottery 02:05:05 Flotrack 02:09:23 Jon's Betting Succe$$ 02:12:32 Jon's Soccer Update Contact us: Email podcast@letsrun.com or call/text 1-844-LETSRUN podcast voicemail/text line. Want a 2nd podcast every week? And savings on running shoes? Join the LetsRun.com Supporters Club today for exclusive content, a bonus weekly podcast, shoe savings, and more. Cancel anytime .https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe Check out the LetsRun.com store. https://shop.letsrun.com/ We've got the softest running shirts in the business. Thanks for listening. Please rate us on your podcast app and spread the word to friend. Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/letsrun/8b965612-703b-412c-9b87-7fff61b096ed

Got Faded Japan ep 772! In this action-packed episode, Johnny introduces the beauty and joy of Cherry Blossoms in Japan, the excitement and enchantment of Tokyo Art Tank and of course he breaks down the weekly local news! Be sure to tell a friend and FADE ON Learn more about Tokyo Art Tank exhibition events and activities at: https://www.thespiltink.com/tokyo-art-tank https://www.facebook.com/TokyoArtTank/   -------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Supporting GOT FADED JAPAN ON PATREON directly supports keeping this show going and fueled with booze, seriously could you imagine the show sober?? Neither can we! SUPPORT GFJ at: https://www.patreon.com/gotfadedjapan -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS AND SUPPORT THE SHOW!!!!   1. THE SPILT INK: Experience art, buy art and get some original art commissioned at: SITE: https://www.thespiltink.com/ INSTAGRAM: @thespiltink YouTube: https://youtu.be/J5-TnZLc5jE?si=yGX4oflyz_dZo74m -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. MITSUYA LIQUOR in ASAGAYA: "The BEST beer shop and standing beer bar in Tokyo!" 1　Chome- 13 -17 Asagayaminami, Suginami Tokyo 166-0004　 Tel & Fax: 0303314-6151Email: Error! Hyperlink reference not valid. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------   3. Harry's Sandwich Company 1 min walk from Takeshita Street in HarajukuCall 050-5329-7203 Address: 〒150-0001 Tokyo, Shibuya City, Jingumae, 1 Chome−16−7 MSビル 3F -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. Share Residence MUSOCO “It's a share house that has all that you need and a lot more!” - Located 30 minutes form Shibuya and Yokohama - Affordable rent - Gym - BAR! - Massive kitchen - Cozy lounge space - Office work units - A spacious deck for chilling - DJ booth and club space - Barber space - AND MORE! Get more info and move in at: https://sharedesign.co.jp/en/property.php?id=42&property=musaco&fbclid=IwAR3oYvB-a3_nzKcBG0gSdPQzxvFaWVWsi1d1xKLtYBnq8IS2uLqe6z9L6kY -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Soul Food House https://soulfoodhouse.comAddress:2-chōme−8−10 | Azabujūban | Tokyo | 106-0045 Phone:03-5765-2148 Email:info@soulfoodhouse.com Location Features:You can reach Soul Food House from either the Oedo Line (get off at Azabujuban Station and it's a 7-minute walk) or the Namboku Line (get off at Azabujuban Station and it's a 6-minute walk). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GET YOURSELF SOME GOT FADED JAPAN MERCH TODAY!!! We have T-Shirts, COFFEE Mugs, Stickers, even the GFJ official pants! BUY NOW AND SUPPORT THE SHOW: http://www.redbubble.com/people/thespiltink/works/16870492-got-faded-japan-podcast -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Got Faded Japan Podcast gives listeners a glimpse of the most interesting side of Japan's news, culture, peoples, parties, and all around mischief and mayhem. Hosted by Johnny and Jeremy who adds opinions and otherwise drunken bullshit to the mix. We LOVE JAPAN AND SO DO YOU! Send us an email on Facebook or hell man, just tell a friend & post a link to keep this pod rolllin' Fader! Kanpai mofos! #japan #japantalk #japanpodcast #gotfadedjapan  

Transit officials are touting a new plan to make Manhattan's Delancey-Essex station accessible to people by adding new elevators. Plus, major crime fell by 11% and subway crime dropped 18% in New York City. Also, with the help of some real-estate developers, the city is moving homeless New Yorkers into new apartments. And finally, cherry blossoms are about ready to bloom and leaders at Branch Brook Park in Newark, New Jersey are set to welcome visitors.

In this episode of I Want That Too, Jim Hill and Lauren Hersey explore the colorful world of theme park merchandise—from Epcot's Flower & Garden Festival to Universal's Epic Universe rollout—and spotlight a pastel plush lineup that's taking over Japan (and maybe your shelf next). Figment's Flattening at Flower & Garden – Lauren shares her thoughts on Disney's 3D-printed topiaries, the orange spirit jersey, and whether Figment is looking a little… squished this year. Captain Cacao and Universal Merch Madness – Jim breaks down Universal's plans to “Adopt a Dragon,” upgrade wands with haptic tech, and introduce new mascots, including a butter beer-loving bear. Cherry Blossom Duffy and the Pastel Plush Invasion – From Baymax in bloom to sleepy Marie, Jim and Lauren review Japan's newest spring merch—and speculate if Duffy's soft-spoken friends will ever click stateside. Bounding for the Gala – Lauren previews her Disneybound look for the Epcot 40th Anniversary Gala, complete with Cinderella blue and glass slipper energy. Flower & Garden Tips – A rundown of the Egg-stravaganza scavenger hunt, the collectible prize system, and why it's one of the best festival activities for families on a budget. This episode is filled with plush previews, theme park strategies, and the delightful chaos of spring merch season. Be Our Guest Vacations Planning your next Disney vacation? Be Our Guest Vacations is a Platinum-level Earmarked travel agency with concierge-level service to make every trip magical. Their team of expert agents plans vacations across the globe, from Disney and Universal to cruises and adventures, ensuring you have the best possible experience without the stress. Learn More Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of We Saved You a Spot, Barbi and Hannah dive into exciting updates, travel tales, and a bit of history! They chat about Baby Girl Hickox and all the anticipation leading up to her arrival, the breathtaking cherry blossoms in Washington, D.C., and a journey through the rich Civil War history of Beaufort. Tune in for a fun and insightful conversation you won't want to miss!

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In Episode 492 of District of Conservation, Gabriella recounts her first Tidal Basin cherry blossom scouting trip in several years and how National Park Service lands, managed by Dept of Interior, serve as a backdrop for sakura each spring. Tune in to learn more!SHOW NOTESRestoring, Preserving, and Enriching the National MALLVERIFY: Yes, it's illegal to shake or pluck the cherry blossom trees in DCLearn More About the Cherry Blossoms

300 Episodes! Come along with us as we celebrate our 300th episode by keeping in moving talking about life in DC and the USA in 2025. We speak about Earn Your Leisure falling off, Tr*mp and his cronies potential $1 Billion dollar effect on DC, and the Commonwealth + District Running Collective upcoming partnership for the Cherry Blossom race in early DC. We also discuss the wider release of Chase B's hat with Lids, unlocked phones in the 90s and early 2000s, Formula 1 shutting down Las Vegas with Kellen and #StreetwearEddy and much more - SOCKS ARE ON THE WAY, get your patreon up!Support the show

The Tidal Basin, the entry point to Washington, D.C. and home to the Jefferson Memorial, is at its most colorful and vibrant this weekend. The city’s historic cherry blossoms are in full bloom. Lisa Desjardins has more on the history and symbolism behind these national treasures. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

HIIIIIIIIIII! And Happy Eclipse Season everyone! We are right in the thick of it these weeks and life is changing and shifting all around each and every one of us! This week I am introducing you to Brian Hite, a man who has quite a tale to tell. From high school lighting technician to Hollywood stuntman, Brian said "Yes!" to each and every invitation that came his way. I love his story of how he followed the breadcrumbs to the life that he is living today-reminds me of the story of "The Alchemist" and the boy who follows the signs the World is giving to him, or the invitations the World extends to him, and how accepting those invitations makes all the difference. Living in concert with the World, with Creation, opens us up to so much more magic, it quite literally, can change everything! To read up on Brian and his work in the world, click here! REMEMBER TO SHARE THIS PODCAST WITH FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS...it will change their lives FOREVER!! Your bit of beauty is this: LIVE FOOTAGE from the National Mall of the Cherry Blossoms and their beautiful unfurling these next few weeks. Check it out when you have the time!

HIIIIIIIIIII! And Happy Eclipse Season everyone! We are right in the thick of it these weeks and life is changing and shifting all around each and every one of us! This week I am introducing you to Brian Hite, a man who has quite a tale to tell. From high school lighting technician to Hollywood stuntman, Brian said "Yes!" to each and every invitation that came his way. I love his story of how he followed the breadcrumbs to the life that he is living today-reminds me of the story of "The Alchemist" and the boy who follows the signs the World is giving to him, or the invitations the World extends to him, and how accepting those invitations makes all the difference. Living in concert with the World, with Creation, opens us up to so much more magic, it quite literally, can change everything! To read up on Brian and his work in the world, click here! REMEMBER TO SHARE THIS PODCAST WITH FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS...it will change their lives FOREVER!! Your bit of beauty is this: LIVE FOOTAGE from the National Mall of the Cherry Blossoms and their beautiful unfurling these next few weeks. Check it out when you have the time!

In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed: Trump signs order outlining plans to make DC 'safe and beautiful' Trump pulls Rep. Elise Stefanik's nomination to be US ambassador to UN amid tight GOP House majority Ari Fleischer on X: "No one is talking about this part of the Signal call, but in many ways it’s the most important revelation. European Navy ships are militarily incapable of defending against Houthi attacks. A rag tag militia built by Iran is stronger than French, British, etc navies. Disgraceful Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @Jgunlock, @patricepinkfile, and @heatherhunterdc. Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Friday, March 28, 2025 / 5 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new drug shows signs of delaying Alzheimer's symptoms in those who are genetically predisposed to the disease and a surprising skeleton discovery could rewrite our history of the pyramids. Plus, On This Day in History, the first cherry blossom trees are planted in Washington D.C. Anti-amyloid drug shows signs of preventing Alzheimer's dementia | ScienceDaily Researchers find a hint at how to delay Alzheimer's symptoms. Now they have to prove it | AP News Strange skeleton discovery could rewrite our history of the pyramids | BBC Science Focus Magazine Japanese cherry trees planted along the Potomac | March 27, 1912 | HISTORY Mrs. Taft and the Cherry Blossoms - White House Historical Association Sponsored by Factor -use code coolstuff50off to get 50% off your first box plus free shipping.  Contact the show - coolstuffcommute@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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It’s almost peak bloom in Washington, D.C., which means it’s time for our annual cherry blossom celebration! But first, some federal funding news: Columbia University will give in to far-reaching demands by President Donald Trump to restore threatened federal funding. We’ll get into what kind of precedent the move sets for higher education. And, the U.S. Department of Agriculture will cancel $500 million in food deliveries. Rural food banks could be impacted most. Plus, we’ll play a blossom-themed round of Half Full/Half Empty! Here’s everything we talked about today: “Trump weighs in on report King Charles will offer U.S. Commonwealth membership” from The Independent “Columbia Yields to Trump in Battle Over Federal Funding” from The Wall Street Journal “USDA cancels $500M in food deliveries, leaving food banks scrambling” from The Washington Post “Ohio among best places to see cherry blossoms blooming. Here’s where” from The Columbus Dispatch “Cherry Blossom predictions are in! Will AI bloom or bust?” from George Mason University “Beyond the bud: How the nation’s pink trees became an indicator of changing climate” from WBAL “2025 National Cherry Blossom Festival set to boost DC tourism” from ABC7 News Donate to our March fundraiser to get classic public media thank-you gifts! https://support.marketplace.org/smart-sn

It’s almost peak bloom in Washington, D.C., which means it’s time for our annual cherry blossom celebration! But first, some federal funding news: Columbia University will give in to far-reaching demands by President Donald Trump to restore threatened federal funding. We’ll get into what kind of precedent the move sets for higher education. And, the U.S. Department of Agriculture will cancel $500 million in food deliveries. Rural food banks could be impacted most. Plus, we’ll play a blossom-themed round of Half Full/Half Empty! Here’s everything we talked about today: “Trump weighs in on report King Charles will offer U.S. Commonwealth membership” from The Independent “Columbia Yields to Trump in Battle Over Federal Funding” from The Wall Street Journal “USDA cancels $500M in food deliveries, leaving food banks scrambling” from The Washington Post “Ohio among best places to see cherry blossoms blooming. Here’s where” from The Columbus Dispatch “Cherry Blossom predictions are in! Will AI bloom or bust?” from George Mason University “Beyond the bud: How the nation’s pink trees became an indicator of changing climate” from WBAL “2025 National Cherry Blossom Festival set to boost DC tourism” from ABC7 News Donate to our March fundraiser to get classic public media thank-you gifts! https://support.marketplace.org/smart-sn

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