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Episode 462: I will discuss my review of The New Jack In The Box Restaurant in Countryside, IL, and read a 1963 menu from The Shangri-La Restaurant.

Join Premium! Ready for an ad-free meditation experience? Join Premium now and get every episode from ALL of our podcasts completely ad-free now! Just a few clicks makes it easy for you to listen on your favorite podcast player.  Become a PREMIUM member today by going to --> https://WomensMeditationNetwork.com/premium Take a moment and focus on you, letting the day set behind you As you slip away quietly. LONG PAUSE And as you shift your focus, allow yourself to just let go. Let go of any distracting thoughts and stuff them in a basket so you can stay in the present. LONG PAUSE Now, embrace yourself with gentleness and self-love  as you continue quieting the mind and letting go, So there's nothing but you in this moment Join our Premium Sleep for Women Channel on Apple Podcasts and get ALL 5 of our Sleep podcasts completely ad-free! Join Premium now on Apple here --> https://bit.ly/sleepforwomen  Join our Premium Meditation for Kids Channel on Apple Podcasts and get ALL 5 of our Kids podcasts completely ad-free! Join Premium now on Apple here → https://bit.ly/meditationforkidsapple Hey, I'm so glad you're taking the time to be with us today. My team and I are dedicated to making sure you have all the meditations you need throughout all the seasons of your life.  If there's a meditation you desire, but can't find, email us at Katie Krimitsos to make a request. We'd love to create what you want!  Namaste, Beautiful,

Ever wondered what it's like to explore the French countryside on horseback and by foot? In From the French Countryside to Classical Concerts in Paris, host Annie Sargent chats with Casey and Molly, two sisters who share their recent adventures through rural France. This episode is packed with off-the-beaten-path ideas for travelers who love nature, history, and cultural surprises. Listen to this episode ad-free The sisters didn't just pass through France—they immersed themselves in it. They stayed at Mas de Peyrelongue, a welcoming equestrian farm where visitors can ride horses "à la carte" while practicing their French with the hosts. For hikers, they found a gem: the Abbey of Sainte-Eulalie Espagnac, a peaceful stop along a local trail where walkers can rest for the night. They also visited the Château d'Ygrande in the Auvergne, a gorgeous countryside retreat with an elegant restaurant—perfect for relaxing in a beautiful natural setting. But their journey didn't stop there. After their rural adventures, they returned to Paris for a very different kind of experience: a classical concert at Sainte-Chapelle and a stroll through the Marais. This episode is a great listen for travelers looking for slower, more personal ways to enjoy France. Whether you're planning your next trip or just dreaming of France, don't miss this story. Table of Contents for this Episode [00:00:30] Today on the podcast [00:00:58] Podcast supporters [00:01:26] The Magazine segment [00:02:00] Episode 557 [00:03:17] Exploring Mas de Peyrelongue [00:06:02] Discovering Abbey Sainte-Eulalie d'Espignon [00:08:06] Visiting Rocamadour and Saint-Cirq-Lapopie [00:13:23]  Painted Cave of Pech-Merle [00:14:23] Toulouse and Elyse's Walking Tour [00:18:45] Market Day in Sarlat [00:21:32] Paris: The Pantheon Experience [00:24:00] Classical Music Concerts in Parisian Churches [00:26:05] Exploring Parisian Parks: Parc Monceau and Highline Park [00:28:50] A Culinary and Equestrian Adventure in Auvergne [00:30:39] Michelin Bib Restaurants [00:32:06] Discovering the Chateaus of Amboise [00:33:30] Trying Different White Wines Along the Way [00:36:27] Hiking and Scenic Routes in Auvergne [00:38:34] A Brief Stop in Cahors and the Camino de Santiago [00:41:24] Latin Dancing Along the Seine River [00:43:30] Travel Tips and Reflections [00:51:39] Thank you, Patrons [00:53:13] Montmartre – a local view [00:57:15] Annie's VoiceMap Tour of Montmartre [00:57:43] What's the Solution? [00:59:16] Copyright Subscribe to the Join Us in France Travel Podcast to hear new episodes every week. More episodes about going off the beaten track in France

Jesse Cope explores how Biblical principles and founder wisdom can guide America today, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing God and family in our daily lives. The episode challenges listeners to examine where they're investing their time and whether they're truly living according to their professed values.• Gratitude for podcast listeners who share and pray for the show• Challenging question about prioritizing God and spouse above distractions• Scripture readings on generous giving (2 Corinthians 9)• David's powerful prayer of repentance in Psalm 51• Warning about the company we keep from Proverbs 22• Tribute to Medal of Honor recipient Edward James Bebb• Founder quotes warning about democracy versus republic• The Bible as the foundation for maintaining a republican form of government• How separation of church and state has been misused to remove God from public lifeJoin us for our other podcast where we're reading through "Countryside, the Book of the Wise" - available for purchase on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or through any bookstore.Support the showThe American Soul Podcasthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1791934/subscribe

Faith and gratitude form the foundation of both personal relationships and national identity, as we explore how making time for God and our spouses reflects our true priorities and values.• Making time for God through prayer, reading his word, and listening is essential to spiritual growth• Our spouses should be our "one out of seven billion" with eager, enthusiastic attention to their needs• Scripture teaches that thankfulness should be our sacrifice to God, not just ritual offerings• We must use our talents to improve this world despite its imperfections and sorrows• John Adams believed American independence was achieved through Christian principles combined with liberty• Liberty cannot exist separated from Christ's principles, regardless of one's political ideologyCheck out our reading of my children's book "Countryside" on our other podcast, available on Apple and all major platforms. You can also purchase the book on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.Support the showThe American Soul Podcasthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1791934/subscribe

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Picnics in the countryside, unexploded bombs and a German aircraft found in Swanbourne Lake, Arundel. And, of course, lots more! Please, join me. 

Enjoy the comforting rhythm of rain falling steadily on a tin roof in a quiet countryside setting. This two-hour soundscape is perfect for sleep, relaxation, or deep focus, creating a cozy ambiance with every drop. Ideal for stress relief and winding down in peaceful solitude.Lose the AD intros by becoming a subscriber!https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/asmr-rain-recordings--5347561/support

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Fluent Fiction - French: From Yoga Mat to Shelter: Creativity in the French Countryside Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-07-25-22-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Dans un coin paisible de la campagne française, un camp d'entraînement d'été avait lieu.En: In a peaceful corner of the French countryside, a summer training camp was taking place.Fr: Le soleil brillait haut dans le ciel bleu, et une légère brise faisait danser les feuilles des arbres autour du campement.En: The sun shone high in the blue sky, and a slight breeze made the leaves of the trees around the camp dance.Fr: Émilie, Lucas et Julien étaient ravis d'être ici, entourés de collines verdoyantes et près d'une petite rivière claire qui apportait une fraîcheur bienvenue.En: Émilie, Lucas, and Julien were thrilled to be here, surrounded by green hills and near a small clear river that brought a welcome freshness.Fr: Émilie, toujours souriante et optimiste, rêvait secrètement de montrer ses compétences en camping.En: Émilie, always smiling and optimistic, secretly dreamed of showing off her camping skills.Fr: Elle avait tout prévu, sauf qu'elle avait fait une petite erreur en préparant son sac.En: She had planned everything, except she made a small mistake when preparing her bag.Fr: Au lieu de prendre une tente, elle avait pris son tapis de yoga.En: Instead of taking a tent, she had taken her yoga mat.Fr: Le premier soir était une soirée spéciale.En: The first evening was a special night.Fr: Les campeurs préparaient une fête pour célébrer le 14 Juillet, la fête nationale française, avec des feux de camp et des chansons.En: The campers were preparing a party to celebrate July 14th, the French national holiday, with campfires and songs.Fr: Pendant que Lucas et Julien installaient leur tente, Émilie entendit un murmure à l'intérieur de son sac.En: While Lucas and Julien were setting up their tent, Émilie heard a rustling inside her bag.Fr: "Oh non!"En: "Oh no!"Fr: chuchota-t-elle, réalisant sa maladresse.En: she whispered, realizing her blunder.Fr: Un tapis de yoga, pas de tente!En: A yoga mat, no tent!Fr: Elle se sentait un peu embarrassée mais décida de garder le moral.En: She felt a bit embarrassed but decided to stay positive.Fr: Elle s'approcha de Lucas et Julien avec un plan.En: She approached Lucas and Julien with a plan.Fr: "Je crois que j'ai fait une petite erreur," dit-elle en riant.En: "I think I made a little mistake," she said, laughing.Fr: "Je n'ai pas de tente, mais peut-être pouvons-nous utiliser ça?"En: "I don't have a tent, but maybe we can use this?"Fr: Elle montra le tapis rose vif.En: She showed the bright pink mat.Fr: Lucas haussa les sourcils.En: Lucas raised an eyebrow.Fr: "Un tapis de yoga?En: "A yoga mat?Fr: Ça pourrait être un abri?"En: Could that be a shelter?"Fr: demanda-t-il, sceptique mais intrigué.En: he asked, skeptical but intrigued.Fr: Julien, amusé par l'idée, répondit: "Pourquoi pas?En: Julien, amused by the idea, replied, "Why not?Fr: On va t'aider!"En: We'll help you!"Fr: Ils se mirent au travail.En: They got to work.Fr: Avec quelques cordes et branches trouvées autour du camp, ils réussirent à transformer le tapis en un abri de fortune.En: With some ropes and branches found around the camp, they managed to transform the mat into a makeshift shelter.Fr: Juste au moment où ils achevaient leur construction, le ciel s'assombrit soudainement et la pluie commença à tomber.En: Just as they finished their construction, the sky suddenly darkened and rain began to fall.Fr: Les trois amis se précipitèrent sous l'abri, riant et un peu nerveux.En: The three friends hurried under the shelter, laughing and a bit nervous.Fr: Émilie s'étendit sur son tapis, accueillant la situation avec son habituel optimisme.En: Émilie stretched out on her mat, welcoming the situation with her usual optimism.Fr: La pluie frappait, mais grâce à leurs efforts, ils restèrent au sec.En: The rain was pouring, but thanks to their efforts, they stayed dry.Fr: La soirée continua, accompagnée du crépitement lointain des feux d'artifice pour le 14 Juillet.En: The evening continued, accompanied by the distant crackle of fireworks for July 14th.Fr: Émilie, Lucas et Julien racontèrent leur mésaventure autour du feu, transformant une erreur en un souvenir précieux.En: Émilie, Lucas, and Julien recounted their mishap around the fire, turning a mistake into a precious memory.Fr: Émilie réalisa que même si elle n'avait pas impressionné ses amis avec ses compétences en camping, elle avait gagné leur admiration par sa créativité et sa bonne humeur.En: Émilie realized that even though she hadn't impressed her friends with her camping skills, she had gained their admiration through her creativity and good cheer.Fr: Les rires résonnèrent dans la nuit étoilée, et le tapis de yoga devint le symbole d'une soirée inoubliable.En: Laughter echoed through the starry night, and the yoga mat became the symbol of an unforgettable evening.Fr: Le camp d'entraînement avait encore beaucoup à offrir, mais Émilie savait maintenant que l'important était d'être soi-même.En: The training camp still had much to offer, but Émilie now knew that the important thing was to be true to oneself.Fr: Ses amis l'appréciaient pour qui elle était, avec toutes ses petites erreurs, qui faisaient finalement partie de son charme unique.En: Her friends appreciated her for who she was, with all her little mistakes, which ultimately were part of her unique charm. Vocabulary Words:corner: le coincountryside: la campagnebreeze: la briseleaves: les feuillesriver: la rivièrefreshness: la fraîcheurmistake: l'erreurblunder: la maladresseshelter: l'abrimakeshift: de fortunerain: la pluiefireworks: les feux d'artificemishap: la mésaventureadmiration: l'admirationcreativity: la créativitéoptimism: l'optimismestarry: étoiléetraining: l'entraînementcelebrate: célébrersong: la chansonwhisper: le murmureeyebrow: le sourcilrope: la cordebranch: la brancheconstruction: la constructioneffort: l'effortcrackle: le crépitementcharm: le charmeverdant: verdoyantpedestal: le socle

My Neighbor Totoro: Episode 354 - We return to the world of Hayao Miyazaki as we take a look at the film that birth the world famous mascot for Studio Ghibli with the 1988 classic "My Neighbor Totoro". Gather up all your acorns and don't forget to bring your umbrella for this nostalgic trip to the japanese countryside! Hop in the Catbus loser, we're talking Totoro! Insta: @NormiesLikeUs https://www.instagram.com/normieslikeus/ @jacob https://www.instagram.com/jacob/ @MikeHasInsta https://www.instagram.com/mikehasinsta/ https://letterboxd.com/BabblingBrooksy/ https://letterboxd.com/hobbes72/ https://letterboxd.com/mikejromans/

Brett Olson stops by the Front Porch to discuss the Renewing the Countryside events.

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Rusty Halvorson and Sarah Heinrich share some of the week's top stories in agriculture.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we're sharing an episode from American Optimist featuring Marc Andreessen in conversation with Joe Lonsdale, recorded live at the inaugural Ronald Reagan Economic Forum.They explore one of the most urgent and complex questions of our time: Can AI and robotics catalyze a new era of American industrial strength—and how do we ensure the entire country, including rural communities, shares in the upside?Marc walks through the history of U.S. industrialization, the lessons of tariffs and trade from leaders like McKinley, and how America's shift to a services-based economy helped fuel our current urban-rural divide. The conversation spans immigration policy, housing, education, energy, and the path to a true AI-powered manufacturing revival—touching on what needs to change and how.This episode is a must-listen for anyone thinking about the future of American productivity, growth, and leadership in the age of AI. Resources:  Find Marc on X: https://x.com/pmarcaFollow Joe on X: https://x.com/jtlonsdaleYou can find his writings here: https://blog.joelonsdale.com/ Stay Updated: Let us know what you think: https://ratethispodcast.com/a16zFind a16z on Twitter: https://twitter.com/a16zFind a16z on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16zSubscribe on your favorite podcast app: https://a16z.simplecast.com/Follow our host: https://twitter.com/stephsmithioPlease note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures.

From heartbreak to heroics—Stage 11 of the Tour de France delivered a masterclass in grit and glory. Jonas Abrahamsen, fresh off a broken collarbone, stormed to victory in Toulouse, giving Uno-X Mobility their first-ever Tour stage win.Meanwhile, Tadej Pogačar hit the deck but bounced back like a true champion. We've got breakaway brilliance, GC drama, and even a protester on the course. Let's dive into the chaos, courage, and cycling culture of Stage 11.”

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In this episode of The Irish Countryside, Thomas and Bobby go down south to Youghal. L'articolo Irish Countryside – The Irish Seaside 2 – Youghal proviene da Radio Maria.

Enjoy the soothing rhythm of rain falling on a tin roof, echoing gently across a peaceful countryside setting. This two-hour soundscape is perfect for deep sleep, meditation, or creating a calm, cozy atmosphere. Ideal for stress relief and unwinding in the comfort of natural rain.Lose the AD intros by becoming a subscriber!https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/asmr-rain-recordings--5347561/support

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For this Fourth of July morning edition of AgriTalk we draw from Andrew McCrea's Farming the Countryside podcast to feature three edited conversations with people our listeners are familiar with: David Hula of Breaking Barriers with R&D, Shaun Haney of RealAgriculture, and Matt Clark, senior rural economy analyst at Terrain.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The Irish Countryside, Thomas and Bobby go to Howth. L'articolo Irish Countryside – The Irish Seaside 1 – Howth proviene da Radio Maria.

Today on Wonderland on Points, we're heading out of the city and into the storybook charm of the English countryside! Jo shares all the highlights from her family's recent road trip through two of England's most picturesque regions: the Cotswolds and the Yorkshire Dales (with a fun little national park detour in between). From booking flights with points to tackling the adventure of renting a car and driving on the “wrong” side of the road, she walks through exactly how they made this dream trip happen—without blowing the budget.You'll hear about the magic of the Cotswolds, where each village felt like stepping into a Jane Austen novel, and the peaceful charm of Tewkesbury, including a visit to the breathtaking Tewkesbury Abbey. Joanna also talks about exploring the Yorkshire Dales on horseback, a highlight that brought a whole new perspective to the stunning scenery. Traveling by car gave their family the flexibility to chase spontaneous detours and discover unexpected gems along the way.Whether you're dreaming of a countryside getaway or already planning your own English road trip, this episode is packed with practical tips and inspiration for seeing the UK beyond the big cities—creating family memories that will last a lifetime.Submit Your Summer Road Trip Series Story HEREFacebook GroupOur Episode SponsorsTour Radar MomentsFirefly Recovery - Use code "WONDERLAND" for 15% off your orderFind Us On InstagramMary Ellen | JoHelpful LinksTripiamo for the UK (if you need driving guides for other places let us know! We have links for you!)Affiliate LinksMary Ellen's Chase Sapphire LinkJoanna's Chase Sapphire Link30% off the CardPointers subscription!Credit Card Affiliate LinksThe above link includes referrals for Capital One Travel Cards. If you need AMEX or Chase please reach out and we would be happy to send you our personal referral links.We receive a small commission when you use our links. This is an amazing way to show your support for the show at no cost to you ❤️

'We still see people out wearing colours which we know for a fact we haven't produced in 15 or 20 years,' chuckles Marcus Janssen, head of Schöffel, as he speaks about the company's gilets — the 'Chelsea Lifejackets' — to James Fisher on this week's edition of the Country Life Podcast.Marcus took over at Schöffel after a career as a countryside journalist, stepping in to a role as head of a family-owned business which has been going for well over two centuries.His love of the British countryside shines through as he talks to James about how a South African journalist ended up running a much-loved countryside brand whose roots are in Germany — and many of whose customers wear their gilets as much in the streets of SW3 as they do in the fields of Scotland or Gloucestershire. Marcus also talks about the recently-inaugurated Schöffel Countryside Awards, run in partnership with the GWCT.Episode creditsHost: James FisherGuest: Marcus JanssenEditor and Producer: Toby KeelMusic: JuliusH via PixabaySpecial thanks: Adam Wilbourn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Brand Called You, host Ashutosh Garg welcomes Prof T. Prasad, popularly known as "Mandi Sir" of IIM Mumbai. Prof Prasad shares his remarkable journey from being a daily wage countryside tailor to becoming a distinguished academic, founder of innovative education models, and mentor to several successful startups.Below, we break down the conversation into key questions with timestamp-based detail to guide you through this insightful episode.

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In this episode of The Irish Countryside, we follow further on the footsteps of St. Columcille in Derry. L'articolo Irish Countryside – St. Columcille (4) – Derry  proviene da Radio Maria.

Corinne Fowler has never been one to shy away from straight talking.The Professor of Colonialism and Heritage at the University of Leicester made headlines for weeks back in 2020 after co-authoring a report for the National Trust on how the history and creation of many of our great houses are bound up with the history of slavery, conquest and colonialism. She was vilified in the right-wing press and accused by Nigel Farage of 'trashing our nation'.Her response does her huge credit. Instead of launching in to stoke this battle in the culture wars any further, she embarked upon a new project which became her latest book, Our Island Stories. Embracing the spirit of 'show, don't tell' the book is structured around a series of walks in Britain, taken in the company of people whose lives have been shaped by the tales the route, and the places along it, have to tell. It's a book that has won enormous praise, being described in The Observer as a 'compassionate, measured account — which does not shy away from the inevitable controversy of its subject, but never embraces easy or pat answers — [which] offers an eloquent vision of how imperialism has come to define our green and pleasant land'.We're delighted that Corinne joined James Fisher on the Country Life Podcast to tell her story, and explain more about how so many of the tales of our island nation — and how it became the country it is today— have been hidden in plain sight for generations. It's an absolutely fascinating look at a side of Britain that has been all too often overlooked for so long, from the true source of wealth creation in 17th, 18th and 19th centuries to the places across the country that were far more diverse centuries ago than almost any of us realise.Our Island Stories by Corinne Fowler is out now in paperback.Episode creditsHost: James FisherGuest: Professor Corinne FowlerEditor and producer: Toby KeelMusic: JuliusH via Pixabay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In this episode of The Irish Countryside, we follow further on the footsteps of St. Columcille in Glencolmcille, Co. Donegal. L'articolo Irish Countryside – St. Columcille (3) – Glencolmcille  proviene da Radio Maria.

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Midsummer Magic: Bridging Family Bonds in Swedish Countryside Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-06-18-22-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Det var en varm sommarmorgon i den svenska landsbygden.En: It was a warm summer morning in the Swedish countryside.Sv: Solen lyste över gröna fält fulla av blommor, och små stugor sträckte sig bortanför kullarna.En: The sun shone over green fields full of flowers, and small cottages stretched beyond the hills.Sv: Det doftade av nyklippt gräs och björklöv.En: The air smelled of freshly cut grass and birch leaves.Sv: Astrid klev av bussen med kameran hängande runt halsen.En: Astrid stepped off the bus with a camera hanging around her neck.Sv: Hon var 35 år, en passionerad fotograf, och det var länge sedan hon varit hemma.En: She was 35 years old, a passionate photographer, and it had been a long time since she had been home.Sv: Hon hade lämnat landet för storstadslivet.En: She had left the country for city life.Sv: Nu var hon tillbaka för att fira midsommar och återkoppla med sin bror, Lennart.En: Now she was back to celebrate Midsummer and reconnect with her brother, Lennart.Sv: Lennart, äldre och jordnära, stod vid vägkanten och väntade.En: Lennart, older and down-to-earth, stood by the roadside waiting.Sv: Han var en 42-årig bonde vars liv kretsade kring att sköta familjens gård.En: He was a 42-year-old farmer whose life revolved around running the family farm.Sv: Lennart ville att gården skulle stanna i familjen, men det hade skapat spänningar.En: Lennart wanted the farm to stay in the family, but this had created tensions.Sv: Astrid förstod inte alltid hans val, och de hade förlorat kontakten.En: Astrid didn't always understand his choices, and they had lost touch.Sv: "Välkommen hem!"En: "Welcome home!"Sv: ropade Lennart med ett brett leende när han såg sin syster.En: shouted Lennart with a broad smile when he saw his sister.Sv: Astrid log tillbaka, något nervös, men glad att vara där.En: Astrid smiled back, somewhat nervous, but glad to be there.Sv: De promenerade hemåt, pratade om allt som hänt sedan sist.En: They walked home, talking about everything that had happened since last time.Sv: Lennarts hus låg inbäddat bland träden, med en rik doft av blommor i luften.En: Lennart's house was nestled among the trees, with a rich scent of flowers in the air.Sv: Det var midsommarförberedelser överallt – kransar, bär och sill.En: There were Midsummer preparations everywhere—wreaths, berries, and herring.Sv: Astrid erbjöd sig att hjälpa honom.En: Astrid offered to help him.Sv: Hon ville tillbringa mer tid med Lennart och lära känna hans liv.En: She wanted to spend more time with Lennart and get to know his life.Sv: När kvällen kom, steg spänningen.En: As evening came, the excitement grew.Sv: Barnen sprang runt och vuxna förberedde sig för firandet.En: Children ran around, and adults prepared for the celebration.Sv: Men när solen började sänka sig och ljudet av fioler fyllde luften, blev atmosfären mer laddad.En: But as the sun began to set and the sound of fiddles filled the air, the atmosphere became more charged.Sv: Diskussionen började vid bordet, med sill och snaps.En: The discussion began at the table, with herring and schnapps.Sv: Lennarts tankar om gårdens betydelse för familjen krockade med Astrids moderna livsstil.En: Lennart's thoughts on the farm's importance to the family clashed with Astrid's modern lifestyle.Sv: Snart blev deras röster högljudda, fyllda med tidigare osagda ord och gammalt groll.En: Soon their voices were loud, filled with previously unspoken words and old grudges.Sv: Men midsommarnatten var lång.En: But the Midsummer night was long.Sv: Efter många fler ord och känslor som svallade, skålade syskonen för försoning.En: After many more words and emotions that surged, the siblings toasted to reconciliation.Sv: Under den klara stjärnhimlen förstod de varandra bättre.En: Under the clear starry sky, they understood each other better.Sv: I skenet av brasan, pratade de om barndomsminnen, om drömmar, och om familjens framtid.En: In the glow of the bonfire, they talked about childhood memories, dreams, and the family's future.Sv: Astrid insåg hur mycket hon uppskattade sommarens enkla glädje och vikten av traditioner.En: Astrid realized how much she appreciated summer's simple joys and the importance of traditions.Sv: Hon lovade att besöka mer, att förstå sin bror och hans val.En: She promised to visit more, to understand her brother and his choices.Sv: Lennart, på sin sida, förstod att även om livet var annorlunda, fanns det fortfarande plats för bandet mellan syskon.En: Lennart, for his part, understood that even though life was different, there was still room for the bond between siblings.Sv: Natten följde med skratt och sånger.En: The night followed with laughter and songs.Sv: När solen gick upp igen, låg en ny tystnad mellan Astrid och Lennart.En: When the sun rose again, there was a new silence between Astrid and Lennart.Sv: Inte en från avstånd, utan en av närhet och nyvunnen förståelse.En: Not one of distance, but of closeness and newfound understanding.Sv: För det var, trots allt, sommar på den svenska landsbygden, där värme och kärlek alltid skulle finnas.En: For after all, it was summer in the Swedish countryside, where warmth and love would always be found. Vocabulary Words:countryside: landsbygdencottage: stugorbirch: björkpassionate: passioneradreconnect: återkoppladown-to-earth: jordnärafarmer: bonderevolved: kretsadetensions: spänningarnestled: inbäddatpreparations: förberedelserwreaths: kransarberries: bärcharged: laddadfiddles: fioleratmosphere: atmosfärenclashed: krockadegrudges: grollsurged: svalladereconciliation: försoningbonfire: brasanchildhood: barndomsjoys: glädjetraditions: traditionerpromised: lovadebond: bandetsiblings: syskonlaughter: skrattsilence: tystnadcloseness: närhet

Fluent Fiction - French: Lavender Horizons: Finding Inspiration in the French Countryside Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-06-18-22-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Dans le doux murmure de l'été, le champ de lavande s'étendait à perte de vue.En: In the gentle whisper of summer, the lavender field stretched as far as the eye could see.Fr: Des vagues de pourpre roulaient doucement sous le soleil doré.En: Waves of purple rolled softly under the golden sun.Fr: L'air était lourd du parfum des fleurs, un mélange apaisant et vivifiant.En: The air was heavy with the scent of the flowers, a soothing and invigorating blend.Fr: Marc se tenait là, observant la scène avec des yeux remplis de rêves et d'incertainties.En: Marc stood there, observing the scene with eyes full of dreams and uncertainties.Fr: Il avait quitté la ville en quête d'inspiration, cherchant un nouveau départ dans ce coin tranquille de la campagne française.En: He had left the city in search of inspiration, seeking a fresh start in this quiet corner of the French countryside.Fr: Pour la première fois, Marc avait décidé de sortir de sa solitude en participant à un atelier de peinture.En: For the first time, Marc had decided to come out of his solitude by participating in a painting workshop.Fr: C'était là qu'il avait rencontré Sophie.En: It was there that he met Sophie.Fr: Elle était l'opposé de Marc.En: She was the opposite of Marc.Fr: Elle avait un sourire éclatant et riait souvent.En: She had a radiant smile and laughed often.Fr: Dès le début de l'atelier, elle avait su capter son attention.En: From the start of the workshop, she had managed to capture his attention.Fr: Son enthousiasme pour la peinture et sa joie de vivre étaient contagieux.En: Her enthusiasm for painting and her zest for life were contagious.Fr: « Bonjour, je suis Sophie », avait-elle dit avec un sourire chaleureux le premier jour.En: "Bonjour, I am Sophie," she had said with a warm smile on the first day.Fr: « J'espère que tu trouveras ici ce que tu cherches.En: "I hope you find here what you're looking for."Fr: » Marc l'avait simplement regardée, hésitant.En: Marc had simply looked at her, hesitating.Fr: Mais sa présence était comme un vent frais, emportant peu à peu toutes ses réticences.En: But her presence was like a fresh breeze, gradually sweeping away all his hesitations.Fr: Chaque jour, ils peignaient côte à côte, échangeant quelques mots timides au début, puis des phrases plus confiantes.En: Each day, they painted side by side, exchanging a few shy words at first, then more confident sentences.Fr: Sophie le poussait doucement hors de sa zone de confort.En: Sophie gently pushed him out of his comfort zone.Fr: Un après-midi, alors que le soleil baignait le champ de couleurs éclatantes, Marc et Sophie s'arrêtèrent de peindre.En: One afternoon, as the sun bathed the field in vibrant colors, Marc and Sophie stopped painting.Fr: Ils contemplaient ensemble l'horizon, un silence complice entre eux.En: They gazed at the horizon together, a silent understanding between them.Fr: « La lavande est magnifique aujourd'hui, » chuchota Sophie.En: "The lavender is beautiful today," Sophie whispered.Fr: Marc hocha la tête, puis se surprit à répondre : « Oui, comme la vie peut l'être parfois.En: Marc nodded, then surprised himself by responding, "Yes, as life can be sometimes."Fr: » À cet instant, un lien invisible se forma entre eux, où les mots n'étaient plus nécessaires.En: At that moment, an invisible bond formed between them, where words were no longer necessary.Fr: Ils partagèrent leurs histoires.En: They shared their stories.Fr: Marc parla de ses doutes, de sa quête de paix et de beauté.En: Marc spoke of his doubts, his quest for peace and beauty.Fr: Sophie raconta comment elle voyait la vie comme une toile où chaque jour était une nouvelle couleur à ajouter.En: Sophie told how she saw life as a canvas where each day was a new color to be added.Fr: Ce fut un moment intense où leurs âmes semblaient vouloir se dire tellement plus.En: It was an intense moment where their souls seemed to want to say so much more.Fr: En quittant le champ ce soir-là, quelque chose avait changé en Marc.En: Leaving the field that evening, something had changed in Marc.Fr: Il avait trouvé non seulement l'inspiration qu'il cherchait, mais aussi une amitié précieuse, voire plus.En: He had found not only the inspiration he sought but also a precious friendship, perhaps more.Fr: Il se sentait prêt à embrasser la vie avec plus de courage et ouverture.En: He felt ready to embrace life with more courage and openness.Fr: Les jours suivants, il se montra plus confiant.En: In the days that followed, he showed more confidence.Fr: Il accueillit les défis avec un nouveau regard.En: He welcomed challenges with a new perspective.Fr: À travers ses peintures, il exprima enfin ce qu'il ressentait vraiment.En: Through his paintings, he finally expressed what he truly felt.Fr: Marc avait découvert que la véritable inspiration ne venait pas toujours de l'extérieur, mais aussi des connexions sincères établies avec les autres.En: Marc had discovered that true inspiration does not always come from outside but also from the sincere connections established with others.Fr: Il avait désormais Sophie à ses côtés, prête à colorer sa vie de ses éclats de rire et de couleurs vives.En: He now had Sophie by his side, ready to color his life with her bursts of laughter and vivid colors.Fr: La lavande continuait à fleurir, symbole d'une nouvelle plénitude dans le cœur de Marc.En: The lavender continued to bloom, a symbol of newfound fullness in Marc's heart. Vocabulary Words:the whisper: le murmurethe field: le champthe wave: la vaguesoothing: apaisantinvigorating: vivifiantthe uncertainty: l'incertitudethe solitude: la solitudethe workshop: l'atelierthe opposite: l'opposéthe start: le débutthe enthusiasm: l'enthousiasmethe zest: la joie de vivrethe hesitation: la réticencethe comfort zone: la zone de confortto bathe: baignerthe horizon: l'horizonthe bond: le lienthe quest: la quêtethe canvas: la toileto embrace: embrasserthe confidence: la confianceto express: exprimerthe inspiration: l'inspirationthe connection: la connexionthe laugh: l'éclat de rirethe fullness: la plénitudeto capture: capterto gaze: contemplerto nod: hocherthe understanding: la complicité

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"The field recording from Perugia, Italy instantly reminded me of long summer days lying in the grass looking at clouds. I decided to keep as much of the piece in as possible just fading in and out as the tones ebbed and flowed. "I wanted to create something that captured that summer nostalgia feeling, but as with all my music, there's always a tone of longing—a slight ache, a feeling of grief. I guess it's the grief of not being a kid anymore, of not being free to just laze in the grass. But also, maybe it's a reminder that we just need to lie in the grass and listen to the distant noises a bit more." Countryside soundscape in Perugia, Italy reimagined by Trees Can Talk (Rebecca Vaughan).

The recording is from April 16, 2025 at 16:27 and was made at the Parco della Pescaia, a small park located in the south-west area of the city of Perugia, Umbria, Italy. The Park occupies an area characterised by the presence of a system of basins for collecting spring water from the area as well as water from the Pescaia ditch which ran alongside the current park, and which were used both for irrigation purposes and for fish farming. This park bears witness to an ancient time when the soundscape was profoundly different, with a high acoustic definition. Today the park is completely surrounded by roads, buildings and concrete. What you hear is the fragile balance between two acoustic ecosystems. Recorded by Nicola Fumo Frattegiani.

In this episode of The Irish Countryside, we hear about the life of St. Columcille in Moville, Co. Donegal. L'articolo Irish Countryside – St. Columcille (2) – Moville proviene da Radio Maria.

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The Wildflower Multisport Festival is the "Woodstock" or "Coachella" of triathlon. Where the Countryside of California hosts a weekend endurance festival with triathlon, running, open water swimming, and so much more! After a hiatus, Wildflower returned in 2025 and TriDot was there in a big way! Host Vanessa Ronksley brings Coaches Ryan Tibball, Kurt Madden and Brandy Ramirez to the podcast to break down the epic weekend. They discuss everything from the course to the comradery and even share their favorite stories from the weekend. This podcast episode will make you want to be the first to sign up for Wildflower 2026, and will make sure you know how to conquer this iconic California course!

Jake can't believe Austrians get away with walking around in leather pants they never ever wash.Together with social media content creator @austriankiwii (aka Jonathon Balchin), he dives into the weird and wonderful things that define the Austrian countryside.- Jacob reads from our bestselling book "Schau ma mal – Ein Australier und ein Wiener suchen das Herz von Österreich."And this is a real special: Jacob reads the original unpublished English chapter.The Wurst Guide - am worst day - Immer Montags - Immer deppat.Ihr könnt uns jetzt finanziell unterstützen! Juhu!

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Today's episode is a breathtaking story of courage, healing, and the radical choice to seek joy after unimaginable loss.I'm so honored to share the journey of Abigail Carter, a writer, artist, and one of the most soulfully brave humans I've ever met. After losing her husband in the 9/11 attacks, Abby spent years learning how to live with grief. But when the buzz and blur of life became too much, a quiet whisper inside nudged her toward something new.So she listened. Fast forward...She packed up her life and moved to a charming little château in the sun-drenched countryside of southwest France. Yes, France! Picture golden fields of sunflowers, deep breaths, and slow mornings with coffee and birdsong. It's here that Abby began again.But this is not just a story about moving to France. It's about moving forward. About what happens when we follow the gentle pull toward something more, like more peace, more purpose, more joy.Now Abby has turned her home into a retreat space for women over 50, creating a haven where others can come to rediscover their creativity, reconnect with themselves, and begin their own next chapters.This conversation is full of heart and wonder. We talk about slowing down, building meaningful community, and what it really means to start over on your own terms. If you've ever felt the urge to change your life, to seek beauty after heartbreak, or to step into something wildly new, Abby's story will light a spark in you.Come listen. It's a reminder that no matter where you are, it's never too late to begin again.Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories, and ways you can become a more savvy traveler.

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Welcome back to Tinfoil Tales! On this episode I am once again joined by my guest Jessiy, who was a guest last year, but on this episode she talks about the old house that she use to live in, and how it feels as if it's been supernaturally calling out for her to return.You can meet with Jessiy and I at the Paranormal Chicago Convention on Saturday June 7th from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM CST at the Countryside Conference Center, 6200 Joilet Road, Countryside, IL 60525. It's only $1 to enter and there's a lot of cool things going on, so stop by and see us!Tinfoil Tales Podcast - Show Notes 

Dr. Sarah Camargos talks with Prof. Laura Bannach Jardim about how rural living might influence the age at onset of Machado-Joseph disease. Read the article.

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