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MARK GRAY IS OUR GUEST FOR A FASCINATING HOURThe Las Vegas Massacre Connections: Finding Strength Through Tragedy After America's Deadliest Mass ShootingAn outstanding narrative of the shootings from journalist Mark Gray whose first-person account of the tragedy was published in Rolling Stone Magazine the day after the event.When the Music Stopped, Her Life Changed ForeverOn October 1, 2017, Mary Jo von Tillow's world changed forever.Her husband, Kurt, was killed in the Route 91 Harvest Festival mass shooting in Las Vegas, the deadliest in U.S. history. In just eleven minutes, her life-and the lives of thousands of others-were shattered.But what followed was more than grief. Out of devastation came unexpected bonds with other survivors, advocates, and families who knew the same kind of loss. From a 9/11 firefighter who turned his pain into kindness, to a victims' rights attorney who changed national law, to fellow widows and survivors who refused to give up, Mary Jo discovered what it means to carry tragedy together.THE LAS VEGAS MASSACRE CONNECTIONS is both a deeply personal account and a collective portrait of resilience. Through Mark Gray's in-depth reporting and Mary Jo's courage to share her story, this book captures the enduring impact of Route 91 and the human strength that rises after unimaginable loss.Mark Gray is a longtime writer for People Magazine and Rolling Stone. His work has also been published in Entertainment Weekly, MSN and Las Vegas Weekly, and his past interviews have been cited by the New York Times, Daily Mail, the New York Post, Yahoo!, the Los Angeles Times and more. His Flip The Strip radio show on KXNT Las Vegas garnered national press throughout its two-year run, and he pens a weekly sports gambling column for Station Casinos.Mark wrote a first-person account of the Route 91 Harvest Festival shooting (from his perspective) about three hours after the bullets stopped flying. It was posted on RollingStone.com in the early morning of Oct. 2, 2017. He's written over 10,000 published articles as a journalist.Filed Under: Biography and Memoir Books, New Releases, The Las Vegas Massacre Connections, True Crime BooksTagged With: america's deadliest mass shooting, best true crime books, coping with loss books, gun violence memoir, healing after tragedy, inspirational survivor stories, las vegas massacre survivors, las vegas shooting book, las vegas true crime, mandalay bay massacre, mary jo von tillow, mass shooting connections, mass shooting survivor story, overcoming grief memoir, resilience after trauma, route 91 harvest festival, Serial Killer, survivor memoir, tragedy to triumph, True Crime, true crime book, true crime mass shootings, widow memoirOctober 13, 2025 By Michael CordovaOrder THE LAS VEGAS MASSACRE CONNECTIONS by Mark Gray Now

A rebroadcast of one of our absolute fave eps with Alison Spittle. Enjoy!HOOKY HOOKY, bring us your tins, it's time for a Harvest Festival Party. With the stunningly funny Alison Spittle in our company, we race to harvest our fields quicker than each other through the most audio-only friendly way Rose could imagine. Also, a big diversion via festivals gets us right in the sleeping bag with Alison as she faces the perils of a fest.Be a legend, get on our Patreon - ⁠https://www.patreon.com/birthdaygirlshouseparty⁠Please subscribe, rate and review. XXXMusic by Anne Chmelewsky:⁠https://www.annechmelewsky.com⁠Art work by Lucy Moore:⁠https://www.lucymooreedinburgh.com

Steve is joined by Ron Rademacher, travel writer, author, and storyteller, famously known as the guy who holds the record for getting lost on the back roads of Michigan. Ron shares the best fall events and family-friendly adventures across the state, from apple picking at Spicer Orchards in Hartland, to owl adventures at Kensington Metropark in Milford, and the Harvest Festival with pygmy goats in Byron Center. He also highlights Michigan's most thrilling Halloween experiences, including the nationally recognized Erebus Haunted Attraction in Pontiac and Meadow Brook Hall's Lumber Baron Mansion tour in Rochester. For those seeking non-Halloween fun, Ron covers the Grand Rapids Tattoo Festival, bowfishing at Mitchell State Park in Cadillac, and the Eastern Market Fall Beer Festival in Detroit, with a rumored Pumpkin Spice Beer for the adventurous. He also gives a shoutout to Home Depot, offering free skilled trades classes, helping people learn hands-on skills that build real careers. Ron's guide makes it easy to plan the perfect fall weekend, whether you're looking for family fun, spooky thrills, or unique local experiences. Visit MichiganBackRoads.com to find your next adventure!

Chester and Jonathan are joined by Kjerstin Lange, the City of Auburn's fitness coordinator! Somehow she'd avoided coming onto the show for over two years but don't worry, we finally caught her. In addition to leading all of Auburn's fitness, she also oversees several large-scale events, including, of course, the Halloween Harvest Festival and Trunk or Treat! It's coming up this Saturday at Les Gove Park, so tune in to learn why you (and your kids, duh) should check it out. Stick around to hear about why you should also check out our low-cost fitness options, and why it's never been a better time to bike in Auburn.

Host Bryan Barrett talks with Sgt. George Keith from The Salvation Army of Murfreesboro about upcoming community efforts to help those in need. They discuss the Red Shield Dia

Redeemer United Church invites everyone to its Harvest Festival at the Bexar Social Hall, 15681 Bexar Bowling Road, in Marion, on Sunday, Oct. 26. The day will begin at 10:30 a.m. with worship, followed by a turkey dinner at 11 a.m. for drive-thru, or 11:30 a.m. for those who dine in. Plates will be each. The festival will include live and silent auctions, a bake sale and country store, and children's activities. For information, call 830-914-2168 or visit www.RedeemerZuehl.org.Article Link

Lured Up Podcast Live Streamed on - 10/15/25 Publish Date - 10/17/25 The wait for the Level 80 rebalance made October 15th one of the longest days ever. From little to no communication from Niantic, Trainers had no clear answer as to when the rebalance would happen. As the day went on patience grew thin, the anger started boiling over, and the crash outs began. Finally, at around 4pm ET the update launched and the community took a deep breath and focused on the path ahead. The last week of gameplay included the Harvest Festival and Solosis Community Day, which gave Trainers some fun and varied gameplay. Mossy Lures covered the gameboard and the events and bonuses stacking made for an awesome Sunday. Even with the failed launch of Weekly Challenges, many Trainers had an awesome time playing over the weekend. The Legends Z-A event hits this week, and the event is a bit lackluster. While it does bring a branching Timed Research, this event on paper seems to be a bit slower than what we have been used to lately. This weekend however, brings the return of Mega Rayquaza which will surely bring Trainers out. We look to Pokebattler and GO Hub to put together a Raid Guide and Battle Party.pro-tip, bring Ice. We close things out with a discussion around November's Into The WIld event. With an event ticket and it's own GO Pass, it begs the question of how much is too much. The overlapping spending opportunities press our ability to say no, especially when the Silver Bottle Cap is part of the rewards for the Deluxe GO Pass. Let us know what you thing, not just about the amount of event tickets, but the newer trend of overlapping GO Passes, which may put some Trainers over budget. Harvest Festival Solosis Community Day Level 80 Rebalance Weekly Challenges Weekly Challenge Fail Legends Z-A Event Mega Rayquaza Raid Day Mega Rayquaza Pokebattler Mega Rayquaza GO Hub Into The Wild Stay up to date by adding our Google Calendar to your account! LuredUp@PokemonProfessor.com     Voicemail and SMS: 732-835-8639  Connect with us on multiple platforms! https://linktr.ee/PokemonProfessorNetwork  Hosts Ken Pescatore Adam Tuttle Writer and Producer Ken Pescatore Executive Producer  Xander Show music provided by GameChops and licensed through Creative Commons ▾ FOLLOW GAMECHOPS ▾ http://instagram.com/GameChops http://twitter.com/GameChops http://soundcloud.com/GameChops http://facebook.com/GameChops http://youtube.com/GameChops http://www.gamechops.com Intro Music Lake Verity (Drum & Bass Remix)  Tetracase GameChops - Ultraball http://gamechops.com/ultraball/ https://soundcloud.com/tetracase  https://soundcloud.com/MegaFlare0 Break Music National Park Mikel & GameChops GameChops - Poké & Chill http://smarturl.it/pokechill https://twitter.com/mikel_beats Outro Music Vast Poni Canyon CG5 & GlitchxCity (Future Bass Remix) GameChops - Ultraball http://gamechops.com/ultraball/  http://soundcloud.com/cg5-beats https://soundcloud.com/glitchxcity Pokémon And All Respective Names are Trademark and © of Nintendo 1996-2025 Pokémon GO is Trademark and © of Niantic, Inc.Lured Up and the Pokémon Professor Network are not affiliated with Niantic Inc., The Pokémon Company, Game Freak or Nintendo. #pokemon #pokemongo #podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Send us a textHow do you respond after losing everything in an instant on the worst day of your life? Author and journalist, Mark Gray joins us to talk about his newly released book titled "The Las Vegas Massacre Connections: Finding Strength Through Tragedy After America's Deadliest Mass Shooting." Mark's book is the tale of Mary Jo von Tillow, whose husband, Kurt, may have been the first person fatally shot on Oct. 1, 2017, during the Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas. After losing her husband, Mary Jo sought out survivors of other tragedies to heal. Via adventure, friendship, personal growth, and the human spirit, this trauma-bonded group endures, and the patchwork of people is all connected through a single thread: Mary Jo von Tillow. Mark was also at the festival that night and we talk in-depth with him about it. You can order the book on Amazon or Barnes and Noble. Mark is doing a book signing at Ole Red on the Las Vegas strip on October 23 from 5 to 7 p.m.Monsoon damage? Insurance company low-balling you? Call Jonathan Wallner of Galindo Law for a FREE Claim Review at 800-251-1533. VegasNearMe App If it's fun to do or see, it's on VegasNearMe. The only app you'll need to navigate Las Vegas. Support the showFollow us on Instagram: @vegas.revealedFollow us on Twitter: @vegasrevealedFollow us on TikTok: @vegas.revealedWebsite: Vegas-Revealed.com

Today on the show, we're talking about Michigan and Michigan Athletics, Hockey, the Detroit Lions, and more as we were joined by some of our great guests. We kicked off the show talking about Michigan Football as Chris Balas from theWolverine.com joined us. He and Huge talked about this weekend's match up with Washington, talked about what improvements they'd like to see, talked about how Sherrone Moore has coached so far, and much more. We were then joined by Graham Couch from the Lansing State Journal. He and Huge talked about Michigan State's loss to UCLA, gave their thought's on if Jonathan Smith is on the hot seat, talked about what he needs to do to turn it around, and much more. In our second hour, we were joined by Dan Watson who is the Head Coach of the Grand Rapids Griffins. The Griffins 30th season just kicked off, so Dan joined us in studio to talk about the Griffins in the off-season, talked about some of the new guys on the squad as well as some of the returning guys, discussed some of the Hockey storylines heading into the season, talked about how the Red Wings have looked so far, and so much more. We were then joined by Scott Bischoff from the Detroit Lions Podcast. He gave us his thought's on how the Lions looked in that loss to the Chiefs, gave his thought's on how Monday's game against Tampa Bay goes, and more. In our final hour, we were joined by former Detroit Lion Lomas Brown and Josh Garvey from Doeren Mayhew for our weekly "Inside the Lions" segment. During that time - Huge, Lomas, and Josh gave us their opinions on how the Lions looked in that loss to the Chiefs Sunday night, talked about all of the injuries and improvements they would like to see, talked about some of the stand-out players, gave their thought's on how Monday's game against Tampa Bay goes, and more. We wrapped up the show talking with Andrew Grashuis so he could tell us about the East Grand Rapids Harvest Festival this weekend. He filled us in on some of the great food and beverages you can find at the Harvest Festival, told us about the proceeds going to the Ronald McDonald House, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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In our final hour, we were joined by former Detroit Lion Lomas Brown and Josh Garvey from Doeren Mayhew for our weekly "Inside the Lions" segment. During that time - Huge, Lomas, and Josh gave us their opinions on how the Lions looked in that loss to the Chiefs Sunday night, talked about all of the injuries and improvements they would like to see, talked about some of the stand-out players, gave their thought's on how Monday's game against Tampa Bay goes, and more. We wrapped up the show talking with Andrew Grashuis so he could tell us about the East Grand Rapids Harvest Festival this weekend. He filled us in on some of the great food and beverages you can find at the Harvest Festival, told us about the proceeds going to the Ronald McDonald House, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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On October 1, 2017, Mary Jo von Tillow's world changed forever.Her husband, Kurt, was killed in the Route 91 Harvest Festival mass shooting in Las Vegas, the deadliest in U.S. history. In just eleven minutes, her life—and the lives of thousands of others—were shattered.But what followed was more than grief. Out of devastation came unexpected bonds with other survivors, advocates, and families who knew the same kind of loss. From a 9/11 firefighter who turned his pain into kindness, to a victims' rights attorney who changed national law, to fellow widows and survivors who refused to give up, Mary Jo discovered what it means to carry tragedy together.The Las Vegas Massacre Connections is both a deeply personal account and a collective portrait of resilience. Through Mark Gray's in-depth reporting and Mary Jo's courage to share her story, this book captures the enduring impact of Route 91 and the human strength that rises after unimaginable loss. THE LAS VEGAS MASSACRE CONNECTIONS: Finding Strength Through Tragedy After America's Deadliest Mass Shooting-–Mark Gray

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Join The Revd Dr Jeff Lake, Associate Priest of St Bride's, and St Bride's Choir for this week's reflection in words and music. Today in church we celebrate Harvest Festival and Creationtide at our two services so what better anthem to open this week's reflection than Haydn's "Achieved is the glorious work". It is the final movement of Part 2 of his most-accomplished work, The Creation, and closes the narrative of the sixth day of God's Creation. Jeff's reflection begins with the recollection of a Harvest Festival service which is one of the highlights of the year in his local parish in Lewes. We close with the seasonal harvest hymn "We plough the fields and scatter", a translation of an 18th century text by the Lutheran pastor, Matthias Claudius. Information about our weekly Sunday services in St Bride's of Choral Eucharist at 11am (https://www.stbrides.com/worship-music/worship/regular-services/choral-eucharist/) and Choral Evensong at 5:30pm (https://www.stbrides.com/worship-music/worship/regular-services/choral-evensong/) can be found on the website. Find out what's happening at St Bride's at https://www.stbrides.com/whats-on If you enjoy listening, please leave a comment below or subscribe to our channel. It is great to get your feedback. SUPPORT ST BRIDE'S ================== We are hugely grateful for people's generosity which we wholly rely on to continue our work, maintain our wonderful architectural heritage and support world-class music-making. People are often surprised to learn that St Bride's receives no external funding. If you would like to make a donation, you can do so at https://www.justgiving.com/stbrideschurchfleetstreet

This morning at our Harvest Festival family service, Bekah spoke on John 15:1-8, where Jesus uses the image of the church as a vineyard. The post John 15:1-8 – A Vineyard (Harvest) appeared first on Elmdon Church, Solihull.

Lured Up Podcast 366 - Find Your Way Live Streamed on - 10/7/25 Publish Date - 10/10/25 It's another news heavy week as Niantic continues to pump out blog after blog. With the last week including Mega Metagross and DMAX Duraludon, many Trainers had an active and busy weekend of gameplay and it doesn't appear to be letting up anytime soon. This next week brings us the Harvest Festival, which if Trainers want to make the most of, will put the GO Plus+ on the back burner and require faces to be in front of screens. This is a great technique by Niantic to get Trainers re-engaged with focused gameplay. GMAX Grimmsnarl has been announced for the GO Wild Area, as the event keeps getting stronger and stronger. This event has cemented its place in the annual major event lineup and is getting the features and releases to back that up. Hopefully we will see significant differentiation between it and other events like GO Fest or GO Tour. Perhaps they can deliver a unique experience via a GO Pass or Special Research. We skim over a bunch of events that will arrive in the coming weeks, with the most notable being the return of Mega Rayquaza. This is one of those events that will have the hand of Eternatus reaching into Trainer's pockets and urging them to Raid as much as possible. There aren't too many Pokémon that will bring people out than Rayquaza. Still no word on if we will see any guaranteed Meteorites or how that will work this time around. Wayfarer has detailed their 2025-2026 roadmap, and it looks to become a more personal tool. From monthly recognition emails to the mention of a new Wayfarer map, this is a great time to get involved. We discuss the incredible feeling of having a POI added to the game as well as the agony of defeat when things get rejected. Some Wayfinders consider Wayfarer its own game, and the roadmap is looking to support it with new tools and features. Make sure you check out the Wayspotters Podcast to learn more about how you can get involved! Mega Metagross Raid Day Steel Skyline October Content Update Harvest Festival GO Wild Area October GO Pass Halloween GO Pass Mega Rayquaza Raid Day Legends Z-A Event Festival of Lights Golden Goal Time Halloween Part 1 Wayfarer Road Map Ingress Intel Map Wayfarer Test LuredUp@PokemonProfessor.com     Voicemail and SMS: 732-835-8639  Connect with us on multiple platforms! https://linktr.ee/PokemonProfessorNetwork  Hosts Ken Pescatore Adam Tuttle Writer and Producer Ken Pescatore Executive Producer  Xander Show music provided by GameChops and licensed through Creative Commons ▾ FOLLOW GAMECHOPS ▾ http://instagram.com/GameChops http://twitter.com/GameChops http://soundcloud.com/GameChops http://facebook.com/GameChops http://youtube.com/GameChops http://www.gamechops.com Intro Music Lake Verity (Drum & Bass Remix)  Tetracase GameChops - Ultraball http://gamechops.com/ultraball/ https://soundcloud.com/tetracase  https://soundcloud.com/MegaFlare0 Break Music National Park Mikel & GameChops GameChops - Poké & Chill http://smarturl.it/pokechill https://twitter.com/mikel_beats Outro Music Vast Poni Canyon CG5 & GlitchxCity (Future Bass Remix) GameChops - Ultraball http://gamechops.com/ultraball/  http://soundcloud.com/cg5-beats https://soundcloud.com/glitchxcity Pokémon And All Respective Names are Trademark and © of Nintendo 1996-2025 Pokémon GO is Trademark and © of Niantic, Inc.Lured Up and the Pokémon Professor Network are not affiliated with Niantic Inc., The Pokémon Company, Game Freak or Nintendo. #pokemon #pokemongo #podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fluent Fiction - French: Alpine Harvest Festival: Tradition Meets Innovation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-10-10-22-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Dans un petit village niché dans une vallée des Alpes françaises, l'automne peignait les paysages de couleurs éclatantes.En: In a small village nestled in a valley of the Alpes françaises, autumn painted the landscapes with bright colors.Fr: Les feuilles tombaient doucement, apportant avec elles des nuances de rouge, d'or et d'orange.En: The leaves fell gently, bringing with them shades of red, gold, and orange.Fr: L'air frais sentait la pomme fraîche et la fumée de bois, préparant les habitants pour la fête des récoltes annuelle.En: The crisp air smelled of fresh apples and wood smoke, preparing the inhabitants for the annual harvest festival.Fr: Aimée venait de rentrer chez elle après des études en ville.En: Aimée had just returned home after studying in the city.Fr: Elle marchait dans la rue principale du village, observant la frénésie des préparatifs.En: She walked down the village's main street, observing the frenzy of preparations.Fr: Les commerçants disposaient leurs stands autour de la place du marché.En: The shopkeepers were setting up their stalls around the market square.Fr: Aimée sentait monter en elle une nostalgie douce-amère, mais aussi une envie d'apporter des nouveautés à cet événement traditionnel.En: Aimée felt a bittersweet nostalgia rising within her, but also a desire to bring new ideas to this traditional event.Fr: Elle se souvenait de Philippe, son ami d'enfance.En: She remembered Philippe, her childhood friend.Fr: Philippe travaillait avec dévouement pour que le festival soit parfait, mais Aimée savait qu'il partageait secrètement sa vision d'un festival alliant tradition et modernité.En: Philippe worked devotedly to ensure the festival was perfect, but Aimée knew that he secretly shared her vision of a festival combining tradition and modernity.Fr: Dans le village, pourtant, le conservatisme était la règle, mené par Luc, un vieil homme respecté par tous.En: In the village, however, conservatism was the rule, led by Luc, an old man respected by all.Fr: Luc, lui, ne voulait rien chambouler.En: Luc did not want anything to change.Fr: Alors Aimée avait un plan.En: So Aimée had a plan.Fr: Elle allait préparer une petite démonstration en secret.En: She was going to prepare a small demonstration in secret.Fr: Une idée simple : utiliser des matériaux recyclés pour les décorations du festival.En: A simple idea: using recycled materials for the festival decorations.Fr: Le jour de la fête arriva.En: The day of the festival arrived.Fr: Les enfants couraient partout, les adultes étaient vêtus de costumes traditionnels, et l'odeur des tartes aux pommes fraîchement cuites flottait dans l'air.En: Children were running everywhere, adults were dressed in traditional costumes, and the smell of freshly baked apple pies floated in the air.Fr: Aimée installa discrètement son stand à l'écart, avec des décorations écologiques et une petite exposition sur les bienfaits du recyclage et de la durabilité.En: Aimée discreetly set up her stall away from the main area, with ecological decorations and a small display on the benefits of recycling and sustainability.Fr: Les villageois passèrent devant son stand avec curiosité.En: The villagers passed by her stand with curiosity.Fr: Philippe, voyant l'hésitation des gens, se plaça à ses côtés.En: Philippe, seeing the people's hesitation, stood by her side.Fr: Il parla à haute voix des décorations durables, des économies d'énergie et de l'harmonie avec la nature, captant peu à peu l'attention du public.En: He spoke aloud about sustainable decorations, energy savings, and harmony with nature, gradually capturing the audience's attention.Fr: Luc s'approcha, les sourcils froncés de scepticisme.En: Luc approached, his eyebrows knitted in skepticism.Fr: Aimée ressentit la tension, mais Philippe, avec un clin d'œil encourageant, continua de parler des avantages modernes.En: Aimée felt the tension, but Philippe, with an encouraging wink, continued to talk about the modern advantages.Fr: Finalement, Aimée prit la parole, expliquant combien elle aimait le village et voulait simplement le meilleur pour lui.En: Finally, Aimée spoke, expressing how much she loved the village and only wanted the best for it.Fr: Les villageois écoutaient, silencieux, considéraient ses propos.En: The villagers listened, silent, and considered her words.Fr: Quand le festival arriva à sa fin, Luc croisa les bras.En: When the festival came to an end, Luc crossed his arms.Fr: Sous les étoiles, entouré par le murmure du village, il admit lentement : "Peut-être devrions-nous essayer quelques-unes de ces idées l'année prochaine."En: Under the stars, surrounded by the village's murmurs, he slowly admitted: "Perhaps we should try some of these ideas next year."Fr: C'était un petit pas, mais un grand changement d'esprit.En: It was a small step but a big change of mindset.Fr: Aimée sourit, remplie de confiance et d'espoir.En: Aimée smiled, filled with confidence and hope.Fr: Elle avait réussi à faire un pont entre le passé et l'avenir.En: She had managed to build a bridge between the past and the future.Fr: Luc, lui, comprenait maintenant que le changement pouvait aussi être une occasion d'améliorer leur vie commune.En: Luc, for his part, now understood that change could also be an opportunity to improve their communal life.Fr: La fête des récoltes se termina dans une ambiance joyeuse, prometteuse de nombreuses éditions encore plus belles.En: The harvest festival ended in a joyful atmosphere, promising many even more beautiful editions.Fr: Aimée, Philippe et Luc rentraient chez eux, la tête pleine de nouvelles idées pour leur cher village alpin.En: Aimée, Philippe, and Luc went home, their heads full of new ideas for their beloved alpine village. Vocabulary Words:the valley: la valléethe autumn: l'automnethe landscape: le paysagethe inhabitant: l'habitantthe harvest: la récoltethe nostalgia: la nostalgiethe frenzy: la frénésiethe preparation: les préparatifsthe idea: l'idéethe tradition: la traditionthe modernity: la modernitéthe conservatism: le conservatismethe rule: la règlethe demonstration: la démonstrationthe decoration: la décorationthe curiosity: la curiositéthe hesitation: l'hésitationthe advantage: l'avantagethe tension: la tensionthe skepticism: le scepticismethe audience: le publicthe opportunity: l'occasionthe benefit: le bienfaitthe harmony: l'harmoniethe energy savings: les économies d'énergiethe sustainability: la durabilitéthe costume: le costumethe scent: l'odeurthe apple pie: la tarte aux pommesthe village: le village

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Penedès Harvest Festival: Tradition Meets Innovation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-10-09-22-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: En el captivador paisatge del Penedès, la tardor pintava les vinyes amb colors càlids.En: In the captivating landscape of Penedès, autumn painted the vineyards with warm colors.Ca: Entre les línies perfectament alineades dels ceps, el vent portava l'aroma dolç del raïm madur, prometent descobrir sabors meravellosos.En: Between the perfectly lined rows of vines, the wind carried the sweet aroma of ripe grapes, promising to reveal marvelous flavors.Ca: Preparant-se amb afició, Marc, el gerent apassionat de la vinya, supervisava els darrers preparatius per al festival anual de la verema.En: Preparing eagerly, Marc, the passionate manager of the vineyard, oversaw the final preparations for the annual harvest festival.Ca: Aquest any, Marc tenia grans plans.En: This year, Marc had big plans.Ca: Volia que el festival fos el més espectacular fins ara.En: He wanted the festival to be the most spectacular yet.Ca: Però, al seu interior, estava preocupat.En: But inside, he was worried.Ca: Les prediccions del temps no eren bones.En: The weather forecasts were not good.Ca: Les pluges podrien arruïnar els seus plans.En: The rains could ruin his plans.Ca: Amb els dits creuats, esperava que el cel fos amable.En: With fingers crossed, he hoped the sky would be kind.Ca: Mentrestant, Laia, una destacada músic local, arribava amb el seu violí.En: Meanwhile, Laia, a prominent local musician, arrived with her violin.Ca: Havia somiat amb aquest moment.En: She had dreamed of this moment.Ca: El festival era la seva gran oportunitat per fer-se un nom.En: The festival was her big opportunity to make a name for herself.Ca: Quan va sentir les notícies del mal temps, el seu entusiasme va vacil·lar.En: When she heard the news about the bad weather, her enthusiasm wavered.Ca: Actuar a l'interior no era el mateix.En: Performing indoors was not the same.Ca: Jordi, el vell amic de Marc, es trobava en una lluita amb ell mateix.En: Jordi, Marc's old friend, found himself struggling internally.Ca: Convidat per aportar noves idees de tast de vins, sentia la pressió del conservadorisme del personal.En: Invited to bring new wine tasting ideas, he felt the pressure of the staff's conservatism.Ca: Se sentia incert, però també estava decidit.En: He was uncertain, but also determined.Ca: Volia demostrar que les innovacions podien transformar les experiències tradicionals.En: He wanted to prove that innovations could transform traditional experiences.Ca: El dia abans del festival, Marc va reunir tothom.En: The day before the festival, Marc gathered everyone.Ca: Prenent una decisió difícil, va anunciar que part del festival es traslladaria a l'interior.En: Making a difficult decision, he announced that part of the festival would be moved indoors.Ca: "Millor estar preparats que sorpresos", va dir amb decisió.En: "Better to be prepared than surprised," he said decisively.Ca: Laia, encara que una mica decebuda, va acceptar el nou pla.En: Laia, though a bit disappointed, accepted the new plan.Ca: Començà a modificar la seva llista de cançons per encantar el públic, fins i tot en un espai més íntim.En: She began modifying her setlist to enchant the audience, even in a more intimate setting.Ca: Jordi, per la seva banda, va decidir introduir només algunes de les seves novetats.En: Jordi, for his part, decided to introduce only some of his innovations.Ca: Així, esperava guanyar la confiança dels tradicionals sense imposar-se massa ràpid.En: In this way, he hoped to earn the trust of the traditionalists without imposing too quickly.Ca: Quan va arribar el dia del festival, i després de la pluja incessant, va haver-hi una pausa inesperada en el temps.En: When the day of the festival arrived, following the relentless rain, there was an unexpected break in the weather.Ca: Marc, aprofitant l'oportunitat, va permetre que part de l'esdeveniment continués a l'aire lliure.En: Marc, seizing the opportunity, allowed part of the event to continue outdoors.Ca: Jordi va oferir els seus tastos innovadors sota el sol rogenc, mentre Laia, amb el vent com a company d'escenari, captivava tothom amb les seves melodies.En: Jordi offered his innovative tastings under the reddish sun, while Laia, with the wind as her onstage companion, captivated everyone with her melodies.Ca: El festival va acabar amb èxit.En: The festival ended successfully.Ca: Els visitants van aplaudir cadascun dels moments, valorant les innovacions i la música bella de Laia.En: The visitors applauded each moment, appreciating the innovations and the beautiful music of Laia.Ca: Tant Marc com Jordi van aprendre que la flexibilitat i la innovació podien coexistir amb la tradició.En: Both Marc and Jordi learned that flexibility and innovation could coexist with tradition.Ca: En aquesta festa plujosa però memorable, es va reforçar el sentit de comunitat.En: In this rainy but memorable celebration, the sense of community was strengthened.Ca: Els somriures omplien la vinya mentre el crepuscle caia suaument.En: Smiles filled the vineyard as twilight gently descended.Ca: Gràcies a l'adaptació i la força de voluntat, el festival es convertí en un èxit, reafirmant el prestigi del Penedès.En: Thanks to adaptation and willpower, the festival turned into a success, reaffirming the prestige of Penedès. Vocabulary Words:the landscape: el paisatgethe vineyard: la vinyathe aroma: l'aromaripe: madurthe harvest: la veremathe forecast: la prediccióthe rains: les plugesthe enthusiasm: l'entusiasmeto waver: vacil·larindoors: a l'interiorto struggle: lluitarthe pressure: la pressióthe decision: la decisióto enchant: encantarthe setlist: la llista de cançonsto innovate: innovarthe trust: la confiançato impose: imposarthe storm: la tempestaunexpected: inesperatthe opportunity: l'oportunitatrelentless: incessantto captivate: captivarthe innovation: la innovacióthe audience: el públicto adapt: adaptarwillpower: la força de voluntatthe twilight: el crepusclebeautiful: bellthe prestige: el prestigi

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Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Harvest Festival Surprise: Haruto's Lively Scarecrow Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-10-05-07-38-19-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 金色の稲穂が風に揺れる畑が広がる秋の日、農夫のハルトはちょっとしたチャレンジに心を燃やしていました。En: On an autumn day when fields of golden rice plants swayed in the wind, the farmer Haruto was ignited with passion for a little challenge.Ja: 彼の農場は山の丘に囲まれ、秋の香りとともに村の祭りの笑い声が聞こえてきます。En: His farm was surrounded by mountain hills, and along with the scent of autumn, the laughter from the village festival could be heard.Ja: ハルトの心には、隣の娘アヤへの思いが満ちていました。En: Haruto was filled with thoughts of his neighbor's daughter, Aya.Ja: 彼女はユニークなものが大好きで、ハルトはそれを利用したいと思っていました。En: She loved unique things, and Haruto wanted to take advantage of that.Ja: 「アヤを感動させる素晴らしい案があるんだ」とハルトは心で思いました。En: "I have a wonderful plan to impress Aya," Haruto thought to himself.Ja: 「最高の案山子を作って彼女を驚かせるんだ。」En: "I'll make the best scarecrow and amaze her."Ja: ハルトは草や木材、古い服、さらには派手な帽子も使って、華やかな案山子を作り始めました。En: Haruto began to create a fantastic scarecrow using grass, wood, old clothes, and even a flashy hat.Ja: しかし、彼の創造力は時に災いをもたらしました。En: However, his creativity sometimes led to mishaps.Ja: 案山子はすぐに崩れたり、強風で飛んでいったりしました。En: The scarecrow would soon collapse or be blown away by strong winds.Ja: そのたびに、隣の農夫、ソウタは鼻で笑いました。「ハルト、そんなじゃ鳥も怖がらないよ！」En: Each time, the neighboring farmer, Sota, sneered, "With that, not even the birds will be scared, Haruto!"Ja: しかし、ハルトは諦めませんでした。En: However, Haruto did not give up.Ja: 彼はさらに大胆になり、かっこいい材料や大きな羽を使って、特別な案山子を作り上げました。En: He became bolder, using cool materials and large feathers to create a special scarecrow.Ja: そして、迎えた村の収穫祭の日。En: Then came the day of the village harvest festival.Ja: 朝から太陽が輝き、村人たちは収穫を祝いに集まりました。En: The sun shone from the morning, and the villagers gathered to celebrate the harvest.Ja: 突然、ハルトの案山子が風に触れ、生きて動き始めました！En: Suddenly, Haruto's scarecrow touched by the wind came to life and began to move!Ja: 村の人々は大笑いしながら、その活発な案山子を見つめました。En: The villagers laughed heartily, watching the lively scarecrow.Ja: 案山子はまるで舞台のパフォーマーのように踊り、走り回ります。En: It danced and ran around like a performer on stage.Ja: ハルトは最初、驚きに立ち尽くしていましたが、やがてその滑稽さに自分でも笑い始め、案山子を追いかけて収拾に追われました。En: Haruto at first stood in amazement, but eventually started to laugh at the ridiculousness and rushed to chase after and collect the scarecrow.Ja: アヤはその様子を見て、ハルトの粘り強さと楽しさを感じ取りました。En: Aya watched the scene unfold, sensing Haruto's perseverance and fun.Ja: 彼女は微笑み、「ハルト、本当にすごいよ。En: She smiled and praised him, "You really are amazing, Haruto.Ja: あんなに生き生きした案山子を見たことないわ！」と彼を褒めました。En: I've never seen a scarecrow so lively!"Ja: ハルトはアヤの笑顔を見て、心からこう思いました。「創造性とは完璧を追い求めるものではない。En: Seeing Aya's smile, Haruto thought sincerely, "Creativity is not about striving for perfection.Ja: 笑いを共有し、失敗から学ぶことも大切なんだ。」En: It's important to share laughter and learn from failure too."Ja: そして、その秋の終わり、ハルトの心にも新たな季節が訪れたのでした。En: And so, as autumn came to an end, a new season arrived in Haruto's heart.Ja: アヤとの距離も少し縮まり、彼の農場はこれまで以上に賑やかで、暖かい場所になっていくのでした。En: The distance between him and Aya had slightly closed, and his farm became a more lively and warm place than ever before. Vocabulary Words:autumn: 秋swayed: 揺れるignited: 燃やしてchallenge: チャレンジsurrounded: 囲まれneighbor: 隣impress: 感動させるscarecrow: 案山子mishaps: 災いcollapse: 崩れsneered: 鼻で笑ったbolder: 大胆feathers: 羽harvest: 収穫villagers: 村人たちheartily: 大笑いperformer: パフォーマーamaze: 驚かせるridiculousness: 滑稽さperseverance: 粘り強さlively: 活発perfection: 完璧share: 共有striving: 追い求めるlaughter: 笑いfailure: 失敗sincerely: 心からseason: 季節warm: 暖かいdistance: 距離

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Denglong Dialogues: Reviving Tradition in the Mountain Village Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-10-03-07-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在遥远的山中村庄，秋风轻轻吹拂着金黄色的梯田。En: In the distant mountain village, the autumn breeze gently brushed over the golden terraced fields.Zh: 村子里，小路迂回曲折，围绕着古老的石板路和火红的枫树。En: In the village, winding paths meandered around ancient stone roads and fiery red maple trees.Zh: 村里的广场上，五光十色的灯笼在枝头点缀，准备迎接中秋节的盛大庆典。En: In the village square, colorful denglong decorated the branches, ready to welcome the grand celebration of the Mid-Autumn Festival.Zh: 李明是村里年轻的工匠，以制作传统灯笼闻名。En: Li Ming was a young craftsman in the village, renowned for making traditional denglong.Zh: 他勤奋又有创造力，但总感到自己的光芒被大家族企业的灯笼生意遮盖住了。En: He was diligent and creative, but always felt his light was overshadowed by the family business's denglong enterprise.Zh: 李明希望在今年的丰收节上，能得到村民的认同与鼓励。En: Li Ming hoped to earn the villagers' recognition and encouragement at this year's Harvest Festival.Zh: 他知道，要达到这个目标，传统灯笼必需有特别之处。En: He knew that to achieve this goal, the traditional denglong must have something special.Zh: 村中的故事家小雨，一直致力于恢复那些渐行渐远的文化传统。En: In the village, Xiao Yu, the storyteller, had always been committed to reviving those gradually fading cultural traditions.Zh: 他的故事总是充满魅力与智慧，但现代化的潮流让人渐渐远离了这些传说和风俗。En: His stories were always full of charm and wisdom, but the trend of modernization had gradually distanced people from these tales and customs.Zh: 李明找到小雨，请求他帮助自己，在灯笼中融入古老的象征和故事。En: Li Ming approached Xiao Yu, asking for his help to incorporate ancient symbols and stories into the denglong.Zh: "让灯笼说话，讲述村子的故事。"小雨提议。En: "Let the denglong speak and tell the village's story," Xiao Yu suggested.Zh: 一同合作，李明的灯笼上绘满了古老的神话和象征符号，每一个都映衬着小雨的故事。En: Collaborating together, Li Ming's denglong were adorned with ancient myths and symbolic patterns, each reflecting Xiao Yu's stories.Zh: 尽管他们面临许多困难，比如有限的资源和不断受到的大型生意的压力，但他们还是坚持下来了。En: Despite facing many challenges, such as limited resources and constant pressure from large businesses, they persevered.Zh: 丰收节到了，村里的广场灯火辉煌。En: The Harvest Festival arrived, and the village square was resplendent with lights.Zh: 李明的灯笼悬挂在最显眼的地方，每一个灯笼都娓娓道来一个动人的故事。En: Li Ming's denglong were hung in the most prominent places, each telling a captivating story.Zh: 村民们被灯笼的色彩和故事吸引，驻足聆听，感受着昔日的传统。En: Villagers were drawn to the colors and stories of the denglong, pausing to listen and experience the traditions of the past.Zh: 随着灯笼在夜空中轻轻摇曳，村民们不再认为那些传统是过时的。En: As the denglong gently swayed in the night sky, the villagers no longer considered those traditions outdated.Zh: 他们被灯笼中的文化和历史深深打动，也终于看到了李明的才华。En: They were deeply moved by the culture and history within the denglong, and finally saw Li Ming's talent.Zh: 小雨的努力也没有白费，村里人开始重新拥抱自己的文化，而这文化是在变化中焕发新生的。En: Xiao Yu's efforts were not in vain either, as the villagers began to embrace their culture anew, a culture that was revitalizing through change.Zh: 李明站在广场中央，第一次感受到家乡的温暖与归属。En: Li Ming stood in the center of the square, feeling the warmth and belonging of his hometown for the first time.Zh: 他不再是无声无息的人，而成为了大家赞美的对象。En: He was no longer an unnoticed person but became the subject of everyone's praise.Zh: 而小雨看着这一切，明白传统在演化中仍能影响人心。En: And Xiao Yu watched everything, understanding that tradition could still touch people's hearts through evolution.Zh: 他们都找到了自己的位置，也赋予了古老村庄新的生命。En: They both found their place and gave new life to the ancient village. Vocabulary Words:distant: 遥远breeze: 风gently: 轻轻brushed: 吹拂terraced fields: 梯田winding: 迂回曲折meandered: 围绕fiery: 火红maple: 枫树adorned: 点缀grand: 盛大celebration: 庆典craftsman: 工匠renowned: 闻名diligent: 勤奋overshadowed: 遮盖recognition: 认同encouragement: 鼓励incorporate: 融入persevered: 坚持resplendent: 辉煌prominent: 显眼captivating: 动人swayed: 摇曳outdated: 过时revitalizing: 焕发新生belonging: 归属unnoticed: 无声无息evolution: 演化embrace: 拥抱

Send us a textJohannes Bonin, Executive Chef at L'Experience Paris, shares tales spanning from a London Michelin-star kitchen to Dubai's pastry scene, and why he chose Kirkland for his latest culinary adventure. Plus, Houghton Beach reopens, Harvest Festival fun, Fringe Festival kicks off, and a new tool called Rep'd makes it easier to get answers from your City. Learn how to snag a $500 tree rebate, what's coming up at Council, free CPR training, fire safety tips, and fall events you won't want to miss! Show note links: https://www.kirklandwa.gov/podcast#20251002

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A study says the Las Vegas housing market has changed in a significant way...We'll tell you what researchers found. Plus, remembering the Route 91 Harvest Festival shooting...We'll take you to a ceremony honoring victims. And, Celine Dion is back in the news...We'll tell you about the superstar's latest deal. You can watch 7@7 on any of your favorite streaming platforms weekdays at 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Get ready for fall fun in Chino Valley! In this episode, we sit down with Marnee Zazueta, Dean of the Yavapai College Chino Valley campus and organizer of the annual Harvest Festival. From pumpkin patches and hayrides to a bustling beer garden, live music, and a kids' zone, this family-friendly event has something for everyone. Marnee also shares insights into Yavapai College's hands-on programs—including agriculture, horticulture, lineman training, CDL certification, aquaculture, and more. Whether you're looking for a festive autumn outing or curious about educational opportunities in the Quad Cities area, this episode has all the details.F1RST2KNOW is part of the CAST11 Podcast Network of Prescott. Check out the podcast network website with ALL the shows at: https://CAST11.com Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network

Send us a textIn this episode, we look back to the episodes we recorded back in January 2025, in which Andy and Kate both boldly made New Year's growing resolutions and sat down together with a cup of tea to plan the season ahead.Nine months later, in this week's episode, we listen back to our plans and ask how many of our resolutions came true this year so far.The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing First Tunnels. We are big believers in the benefits of growing in a polytunnel and genuinely believe in the quality of the products that First Tunnels supply. Check out the link below to order your own tunnel. If you would like honest advice before making your purchase please don't hesitate to reach out to us!Check them out here➡️ https://rb.gy/55t356

Send us a textThis week,We kick things off with a full PGO Catchup, covering the Psychic Spectacular and the action-packed Shadow Groudon Raid Weekend. From spawns to shinies to standout raid moments, Mark, Milo and Ian share how they played, what worked, and where improvements could be made.In the first round of news, it's all about new events: the Harvest Festival and Dancing in the Moonlight both bring unique gameplay twists and spawns, while the announcement of Pokémon GO Tour 2026 in Los Angeles, Tainan & Global has us buzzing. Will we attend? What are we hoping for? We break it all down.Mark then hosts the ever-chaotic game Chasing The Tail, testing Pokédex knowledge in a Pokémon name style showdown. After that, the News Part 2 delivers all the details for Pokémon GO's October events, including Raids, Max Battles and Spotlight Hours. Expect some honest opinions on what excites us — and what doesn't.As always, we bring in your WhatsApp voice messages, followed by the fan-favourite Shinies of the Week, celebrating the best catches from the Incensed! community.We'd like to say a massive thank you to all of our Patrons for your support, with credited Patrons from featured tiers below:#GOLDJB, Kerry & Zachary, Barside2, Mandy Croft, Mr Mossom, Mufti, DeanDHL, Masterlaxus42 & DamonMac08.#SILVERKLXVI, Dell Hazard, Spindiana, Lori Beck, Steve In Norway, CeeCeeismad, Macfloof, Saul Haberfield, Lizzie George, Sander Van Den Dreiesche, Neonnet, Ellen Rushton, James Alexander, Northern Soph, Tom Cattle, Charley Todd, Robert Wilson, MissSummerOf69, Malcolm Grinter, Jordi Castel, Thehotweasel, shinyikeamom, TonyOfPride & Johno.The Gaming BlenderWe mash genres. We pitch games. You question our sanity.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showFind us on Niantic Campfire: CLICK MESend us a voice message on WhatsApp: +44 7592695696Email us: contact@incensedpodcast.comIf you'd like to buy merch, you can find us by clicking HERE for U.K. store, HERE for U.S. Oceana store or copy this link: https://incensedpodcast.myspreadshop.net/ for U.K. store or this link: https://incensed-podcast.myspreadshop.com/ for U.S. Oceana store!Hosted By: PoGoMiloUK, Ian Waterfall & Masterful 27. Produced & Edited By: Ian Waterfall & PoGoMiloUK. Administrators: HermesNinja & IAMP1RU5.Pokémon is Copyright Gamefreak, Nintendo and The Pokémon Company 2001-2016All names owned and trademarked by Nintendo, Niantic, The Pokémon Company, and Gamefreak are property of their respective owners.

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Lanterns of Love: A Tale of Hope and Heritage Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-09-28-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在群山环绕的小村庄，茶田层层叠叠，给秋天的季节披上了一层金色的外衣，空气中满是清新的茶叶香。En: In a small village surrounded by mountains, the tea fields layered upon each other, dressing the autumnal season in a golden cloak, and the air was filled with the fresh fragrance of tea leaves.Zh: 正值中秋节，村里的街道被五彩斑斓的灯笼照得如同白昼。En: It was the Zhongqiu Jie (Mid-Autumn Festival), and the village streets were illuminated by colorful lanterns as if it were broad daylight.Zh: 这一天，人们为一年一度的丰收节忙碌着。En: On this day, people were busy with the annual Harvest Festival.Zh: 李伟是村子里的一位茶农，性格谦逊，但心中一直有个小小的梦想。En: Li Wei was a tea farmer in the village, humble in nature, but he always harbored a small dream in his heart.Zh: 他希望能给美玲，那个来村里作画的姑娘，留下深刻的印象。En: He hoped to leave a deep impression on Meiling, the girl who came to the village to paint.Zh: 这次的灯笼制作比赛让他有了机会。En: This lantern-making contest gave him an opportunity.Zh: 李伟希望用他制作的灯笼打动美玲。En: Li Wei hoped to move Meiling with the lantern he made.Zh: 然而，李伟心中犯了嘀咕。En: However, Li Wei had his doubts.Zh: 他常常觉得自己的手艺不够好。En: He often felt his skills were not good enough.Zh: 他害怕自己的灯笼不能达到美玲的期望。En: He feared that his lantern wouldn't meet Meiling's expectations.Zh: 李伟坐在自家茶园边的小桌子前，回忆起奶奶教他的一种独特的灯笼设计技艺。En: Li Wei sat at a small table by his family's tea garden, recalling a unique lantern design technique his grandmother taught him.Zh: 尽管这种技艺复杂，但他决定放手一试。En: Despite the complexity of this technique, he decided to give it a try.Zh: 晚上，村子里热闹非凡。En: In the evening, the village was bustling with excitement.Zh: 大家都聚集在广场上，看灯笼一点一点被点亮。En: Everyone gathered in the square, watching as the lanterns were lit one by one.Zh: 李伟心跳加速，他的灯笼尚未揭开面纱。En: Li Wei's heart raced, as his lantern had yet to be unveiled.Zh: 他用奶奶传授的技艺设计出了一个独特的旋转灯笼。En: He designed a unique rotating lantern using the technique his grandmother passed down.Zh: 终于，轮到他展示自己的作品。En: Finally, it was his turn to showcase his work.Zh: 灯笼缓缓转动起来，灯光在村人的脸上投下了神秘的光影。En: The lantern began to rotate slowly, casting mysterious shadows and lights on the villagers' faces.Zh: 美玲在人群中，目光也是紧紧追随着李伟的灯笼。En: Meiling was in the crowd, her eyes closely following Li Wei's lantern.Zh: 虽然李伟没有赢得比赛，但她走近李伟，对他的创意和勇气给予了由衷的称赞。En: Although Li Wei did not win the contest, she approached him and sincerely praised his creativity and courage.Zh: 美玲说道：“你的灯笼很特别，我很喜欢。En: Meiling said, "Your lantern is very special, I really like it."Zh: ”李伟脸上一红，但内心充满了喜悦。En: Li Wei's face turned red, but his heart was filled with joy.Zh: 他意识到，勇敢尝试新事物不仅可以带来成长，还能获得意想不到的回报。En: He realized that bravely trying new things could not only lead to growth but also bring unexpected rewards.Zh: 从那以后，李伟和美玲成了好朋友，他对自己的能力更加有自信了。En: From then on, Li Wei and Meiling became good friends, and he became more confident in his abilities.Zh: 在那个五彩斑斓的节日夜晚，山村里的秋意显得格外温暖。En: On that colorful festive night, the autumn in the mountain village felt particularly warm.Zh: 李伟坐在自家的门前，望着天空中亮亮的明月，内心满是希望与期待。En: Li Wei sat in front of his home, gazing at the bright moon in the sky, his heart full of hope and anticipation.Zh: 村子的灯笼虽然已逐渐熄灭，但他的心中燃起了一盏更为明亮的灯。En: Although the village's lanterns were gradually extinguishing, a brighter light had ignited in his heart. Vocabulary Words:village: 村庄surrounded: 环绕autumnal: 秋天的fragrance: 香illuminated: 照亮的broad daylight: 白昼harbor: 心怀impression: 印象contest: 比赛opportunity: 机会move: 打动doubts: 疑虑expectations: 期望recall: 回忆unique: 独特的technique: 技艺complexity: 复杂bustling: 热闹非凡square: 广场unveil: 揭开面纱rotate: 旋转shadows: 光影praise: 称赞creativity: 创意courage: 勇气sincerely: 由衷地anticipation: 期待extinguishing: 熄灭ignite: 燃起confidence: 自信

September 26th, 2025 - It's a rare Friday podcast! It's Harvest Festival season, and you can help! Jackie accidentally committed to helping while heavily medicated. We've got the Dish, Dad Joke, and Spicy Ryan stops by to cry about his seasonal allergies....

Todd DeDecker joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to talk about the 53rd annual Jordbruksdagarna harvest festival, which arrives in Bishop Hill on September 27th and 28th, promising a weekend brimming with heritage and community spirit. The village will transform into a lively hub, featuring traditional craft demonstrations, a range of food vendors, live music, and engaging activities tailored for children. Visitors can also explore historic exhibits scattered throughout Bishop Hill. Every demonstration and display comes at no cost, ensuring the festival remains accessible for all. Organizers invite families, history enthusiasts, and curious newcomers to experience a celebration deeply rooted in agricultural tradition and local culture. Jordbruksdagarna, Bishop Hill's annual harvest celebration, returns this year with a rich lineup of activities for all ages. Organized by the Bishop Hill Heritage Association, this family-friendly event highlights Swedish traditions, historic demonstrations, and local crafts. Support comes from community organizations such as the Bishop Hill Agricultural Association, VASA National Archives, and sponsors including the Illinois Arts Council and Nature's Creations. The event's success relies on dedicated volunteers, with special help from the Cambridge and Galva FFA chapters and the Galva Boy Scouts. Major media support is proudly provided by Regional Media. Details can be found at www.visitbishophill.com.

Dolly Parton BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Dolly Parton has been at the center of several major headlines this week, ranging from business news and festival updates to health stories and notable community impacts. The biggest current story is her unexpected absence at Dollywood's highly anticipated September 17 announcement, where the park unveiled plans for NightFlight Expedition, a $50 million ride opening in 2026. According to the Dollywood Instagram and reports from Disney Dining and multiple outlets, Dolly was slated to attend but canceled the night before due to a change in her schedule. Her absence sparked immediate speculation, especially since her public appearances are usually a staple at these events. Later in the day, Parton recorded a heartfelt video message for fans explaining she was unable to travel because of a recent infection, with some outlets like 973 WRDB saying it was due to a kidney stone infection. AOL and other entertainment sources echoed that recent health issues forced her to remain home, underscoring the long-term significance given her age and the ongoing demands of her commitments.The Dollywood announcement itself dominated local coverage, as the NightFlight Expedition is described as the resorts largest investment yet and will blend land, water, and air for a night-time ride through the Smokies. In Parton's statement released by Knox News, she said she was proud of Dollywood's growth over 40 years and her focus remains on families visiting the park. On social media, Dollywood's channels shared the update about her absence and featured highlights from the Harvest Festival, which opened September 12 and kicked off the fall season in her signature, homespun style.Separately, Parton's business footprint in Nashville continues to broaden. The Tennessean reports a new lease deal is advancing between the city and the developer behind her SongTeller Hotel, with the city poised to add a new fire station as part of the agreement, further cementing her impact on the local skyline.Musically, Dolly's new “Threads: My Songs in Symphony” project continues to make news after its May 21 announcement. Variety details that it will premiere in 2025 with the Nashville Symphony, offering a multimedia orchestral experience featuring her music and narrative. This marks her most significant foray into live music since retiring from touring, promising long-term influence on her legacy.Finally, in civic news, Capitol Buzz reports a bittersweet note: Dolly's Imagination Library lost its state funding in Washington, a development seen as a “heartbreaking loss” given the program's national reach and her efforts for early childhood literacy.This mix of business expansion, creative ventures, health updates, and community headlines keeps Dolly Parton in the national conversation and reinforces her status as one of America's most beloved—and busiest—icons.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Feelings stir for Paul, and the Harvest Festival ends in chaos.

A festival in the town of Chester last week brought Hi-Line residents together for music, food and fun. The festival is aimed at building community and celebrating the end of harvest season.

A director of Listowel Racecourse, Pat Healy, talks to Jerry about everything people can look forward to during the Listowel Harvest Festival 2025. The seven day ‘Harvest Festival’ from Sunday, 21st to Saturday, 27th September in is one of Ireland’s showcase racing events.

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Fluent Fiction - Danish: From Nerves to Triumph: Mikkel's Harvest Festival Success Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-09-17-22-34-01-da Story Transcript:Da: Tivoli Gardens lyste op med den gyldne glød af efterår.En: Tivoli Gardens lit up with the golden glow of autumn.Da: Bladene raslede under fødderne af de mange besøgende, mens duften af kanel og ristede mandler fyldte luften.En: Leaves rustled under the feet of the many visitors, while the scent of cinnamon and roasted almonds filled the air.Da: Det var Tivoli Harvest Festival, og haven summede af liv.En: It was the Tivoli Harvest Festival, and the garden buzzed with life.Da: Mikkel stod ved sin madbod, nervøs men spændt.En: Mikkel stood at his food stall, nervous but excited.Da: Han drømte om at imponere Henrik, den berømte madanmelder.En: He dreamed of impressing Henrik, the famous food critic.Da: Ved sin side stod Sofie, hans bedste ven og en medfølende kritiker.En: By his side stood Sofie, his best friend and a compassionate critic.Da: "Mikkel, hold det simpelt.En: "Mikkel, keep it simple.Da: Folk elsker de klassiske smage," sagde hun og så på ham med et opmuntrende smil.En: People love the classic flavors," she said, looking at him with an encouraging smile.Da: Men Mikkel følte, at dette var hans chance til at skinne med noget unikt.En: But Mikkel felt that this was his chance to shine with something unique.Da: Han besluttede sig for at lave en dristig ret.En: He decided to make a bold dish.Da: Sæsonens grøntsager blev kombineret med usædvanlige, lokale ingredienser, han håbede ville overraske Henrik.En: Seasonal vegetables were combined with unusual, local ingredients, which he hoped would surprise Henrik.Da: "Jeg vil lave en vild gastronomisk oplevelse," tænkte han for sig selv.En: "I want to create a wild gastronomic experience," he thought to himself.Da: Stedet omkring ham var fyldt med spændende dufte, og stemningen var høj blandt de festglade besøgende.En: The area around him was filled with exciting aromas, and the mood was high among the festival-goers.Da: Det var både inspirerende og skræmmende.En: It was both inspiring and intimidating.Da: Mikkel arbejdede hurtigt og beslutsomt, forklarede sine tanker til Sofie og gav det sidste touch til sin ret.En: Mikkel worked quickly and decisively, explaining his thoughts to Sofie and adding the finishing touch to his dish.Da: "Det må bare lykkes," mumlede han, mens han så hen mod den travle folkemængde.En: "It just has to succeed," he murmured as he looked toward the busy crowd.Da: Henrik nærmede sig boden.En: Henrik approached the stall.Da: Han var nysgerrig, kløgtig og kendt for sin kræsne smag.En: He was curious, astute, and known for his discerning taste.Da: Mikkel tog en dyb indånding og serverede retten.En: Mikkel took a deep breath and served the dish.Da: Menneskerne omkring dem stoppede op for at se.En: People around them paused to watch.Da: Henrik tog en bid.En: Henrik took a bite.Da: Stilheden blev næsten for meget at bære, da Mikkel holdt vejret og ventede.En: The silence was almost unbearable as Mikkel held his breath and waited.Da: Endelig smilede Henrik.En: Finally, Henrik smiled.Da: "Fantastisk," sagde han højt og fik straks de omkringstående til at mumle anerkendende.En: "Fantastic," he said loudly, immediately causing those around to murmur in appreciation.Da: Han vendte sig mod Mikkel: "Dette er noget helt særligt.En: He turned to Mikkel: "This is something truly special.Da: Vi må tale mere om dine idéer."En: We must talk more about your ideas."Da: For Mikkel var denne anerkendelse som en drøm.En: For Mikkel, this recognition was like a dream.Da: Usikkerhederne forsvandt, og han følte en ny selvtillid boble op.En: Doubts disappeared, and he felt a new confidence bubbling up.Da: Han havde taget en chance – og det havde betalt sig.En: He had taken a chance—and it had paid off.Da: Mødet sluttede med et håndtryk, og Henrik inviterede ham til en dybere samtale om hans kulinariske filosofi.En: The meeting ended with a handshake, and Henrik invited him for a deeper conversation about his culinary philosophy.Da: Da dagen gik på hæld, og Tivolis lys blinkede i skumringen, vidste Mikkel, at han ikke bare havde skabt en ret, men også fundet sin rette sti som kok.En: As the day came to a close, and Tivoli's lights twinkled in the dusk, Mikkel knew that he had not just created a dish, but also found his true path as a chef.Da: Han skulle tro på sig selv og sine instinkter.En: He needed to believe in himself and his instincts.Da: Det var starten på et nyt kapitel i hans rejse, og alt begyndte i gløden fra efterårets Tivoli Gardens.En: It was the beginning of a new chapter in his journey, and it all started in the glow of autumn's Tivoli Gardens. Vocabulary Words:rustled: rasledealmonds: mandlercompassionate: medfølendeunique: uniktbold: dristigvegetables: grøntsagerunusual: usædvanligegastronomic: gastronomiskintimidating: skræmmendedecisively: beslutsomtastute: kløgtigdiscerning: kræsnemurmur: mumlerecognition: anerkendelsedoubts: usikkerhederneconfidence: selvtillidpaid off: betalt sighandshake: håndtrykculinary: kulinariskphilosophy: filosofitwinkled: blinkededusk: skumringenpath: stiinstincts: instinkterglow: glødharvest: høstfestival-goers: festglade besøgendesucceed: lykkescurious: nysgerrigexperience: oplevelse

Welcome to Brindlewood Bay—a quiet coastal town where the annual Harvest Festival is in full swing. But don't let the cozy atmosphere fool you. When the town's beloved Dimples the Wonder Goat goes missing just before his big performance, the local "Murder Mavens" Verdie, Billie, and Pearl are asked to investigate. But what begins as a lighthearted search quickly uncovers something far more troubling beneath the surface. Join Jonny, Miah, and Lauren for this very special mini-series with guest GM David from Trials of the Apocalypse! Parts 2 and 3 available on Patreon! -------If you liked this episode, please leave a rating and review to help us spread the word and don't forget to share with your friends. We love friends!Subscribe to our Patreon: Head to our Patreon for bonus content you won't want to miss out on. Support the Show: Follow us on social media, buy some merch, support us on Ko-fi, and check out our Wiki by heading to our DirectMe Profile. Join us on Discord! Come hang out with the cast on The Monster's Playbook Discord server where we can discuss the latest episodes, trade theories, answer questions, and get to know you, our listeners, a little better. Thank you to David for joining us! Be sure to check out Trials of the Apocalypse wherever you get your podcasts! Cast:David as the KeeperLauren as BillieJonny as Verdie Miah as PearlThis episode was edited by Miah and Lauren.Theme song by Jonny.Cover art by ⁠Mygie⁠.Incidental music from Epidemic Sound.

How a Young Prince Frederick celebrated his wedding to Princess Charlotte, and started a great Bavarian tradition.Based on the work of Mumfreds. Listen to the podcast at steamy stories.In 1808 people of Württemberg lived in the convergence of three cultures. The masculine lead industry and agriculture of the Germans, the Swiss provided enlightenment of the sciences, and the French liberality and arts added a healthy dose of libertine free thinking and even a tolerance for kinkiness.But Württemberg was moving forward with the final demise of the Holy Roman Empire just a few years earlier. Napoleon had just defeated the Austrian military and established a new Confederation of the Rhine.  The ethnic German people were split apart  and some were under the Austrian protectorate, while the Rhine was under French protectorate on both sides of the Rhine river, including the German homeland.Prince Frederick had watched as his older sister was given to Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte as a wife for Napoleon's brother, in exchange for his family's continued role of the Württemberg Kingdom, under the occupation of Napoleon's empire. Now Prince Frederick was being pressured by his parents and the court advisors, to strategically marry a well-bred heiress from the kingdom of Bavaria, princess Charlotte.Princess Charlotte was just 18 in the spring of 1810. A debutante, already being aggressively sought by Napoleon, she was terrified. When faced with the two unwanted options, she and her mother agreed that Frederick William was the better option and more respecting of their shared German heritage. Charlotte wept for weeks. She was still a girl of just 18 years. Her parents apologized repeatedly. It was especially difficult because Charlotte had always been a free-spirit and defiant of the stupid rules of etiquette that she violated almost daily.As an enthusiast of all things equestrian, Charlotte refused to ride ‘side-saddle'. She also found the practice to be a convenient excuse when the Royal Physician of Württemberg Court conducted a prenuptial gynecological exam a requirement in the nuptial contract between the kingdoms. As for Prince Frederick William, the marriage was even less anticipated. Charlotte was not the ideal sex object of his fantasies. Where he liked slender, tall older women, Charlotte was busty with a big round ass.Frederick liked the arts and sciences. He enjoyed the opera and studied astronomy.Charlotte loved animals and preferred German folk songs. Charlotte found little appeal in Frederick's lanky physique. She preferred the bulky, athletic, and masculine virility of farm-hands and tradesmen. A fall wedding Festival Back in 1810 Crown Prince Frederick William, sought the hand of the lovely princess Charlotte of Munich. She was the most desired woman in all of the ethnic German kingdoms. He courted her for many months, seeking to prevail over the efforts of Emperor Napoleon of France.Frederick's family negotiated aggressively with her father King Maximilian; whereby Frederick eventually asked Charlotte to marry him.Both kingdoms shared a strong disgust for all things French culture.It was the one topic where the two actually enjoyed conversation and felt compatibility. they were political allies and even business partners; but not at all romantically drawn to desire. She felt the same way he did, and accepted his offer. They were scheduled to marry on October 12th. As the date came close, she was starting to feel some trepidation. He was concerned and asked what was the problem. She shyly told him that she was expected to be with him; only with him, for the rest of her life. He said of course she would be only with him, and he would be only with her, as was customary.She thought carefully, and said; “Forever is a long time.”He did not want her to be so sad and thought for a while. He proposed an idea as a secret plan that they should not tell anyone about.At the wedding there would be a huge and joyous festival; a very German cultural Festival. At the festival she could go among the crowd and choose three men with which to make love.Upon hearing the idea, she was overjoyed at the thought and thanked him for his generosity and gladly accepted.The wedding was indeed a huge and joyous festival where everyone in Munich turned out. The first night of the festival was the night of their wedding. The celebration was scheduled to go on for 5 days.On the second day of the festival the prince approached the princess and told her today would be the day she made her three selections. She would go out and pick three men with which to ‘sow her oats.' She went to her dressing chamber to pick out her sexiest outfit. She chose the shortest dirndl she had. It stopped just below her ass.  The front of the dirndl plunged to show her beautiful Buxom cleavage. On her smooth legs she wore white by high stockings that ended below her dirndl. On her feet she wore elevated wedges. She was a vision. Her body was very visible and very sexy.The prince and princess began to make the rounds, where villagers were celebrating and congregating. As they walked, the men noticed princess Charlotte and paid her a great deal of attention. Offerings were made of pretzels, beer, and all sorts of treats, as she walked through the fair.She was pleasant of all and smiled as she always did. These were her people and she hoped they would come to accept her foreign Prince.Helmut the blacksmithAs they walked through the grounds they came upon a blacksmith, who had a stall set up to shoe horses. Charlotte stopped, and seemed to take a special interest. As one would expect, the blacksmith was quite strong, and also handsome. When she got close, a smile fell across his face and he gave greetings.“ I am Helmut, my princess;” he said in the most cultured enunciation he could contrive. She secretly knew Helmut from her frequent trips to the Stables. But that is their secret. The prince asked the princess if this might be one of the men. She smiled and said; “Indeed this would be one of the men if he so desired.” As the princess continued strolling, the prince stayed back briefly and invited Helmut to a special dinner with the princess that evening at 7:00. He graciously accepted. While he didn't understand what was fully ahead for him, he was happy to be able to spend an evening with the busty and charming princess. Robert the actorThey continued to walk through the fairgrounds with the prince often letting the princess drift ahead so he could see the reactions of the commoners as they look at her beauty. He watch her interact with the men of the Kingdom. As they continued, they came across a play that was just finishing up on the stage. The lead actor was quite athletically fit and very handsome. He flashed a smile at princess Charlotte and catching her off guard, she shyly looked away. The production poster listed the lead actor as ‘Robert.' What Prince Frederick didn't suspect was that Robert was also a part of the local Polo team. The two had secretly met in the Stables. The secret remains to this day. She composed herself and began to smile. He congratulated her and the prince on their wedding. She whispered to the prince that it might be fun to invite him to dinner. Shortly thereafter the prince did just that.Steffan the folk dancerAfter not much longer, the princess stopped in front of the stage where there was folk dancing.One of the dancers was agile, strong, and very skilled. As he lifted his twirling partner into the air, then safely caught her in his arms. She caught the vicarious thrill of experiencing being airborne and caught in his gentle arms. Steffan stepped back for his female dance partner to perform her feature solo. As he caught his breath, he looked out to the applauding crowds. He spotted the royal couple and was pleased. He had caught the princess's eye. She stood and watched him perform. in his lederhosen, not taking her eyes off of him. This was not missed by the dancer, and when the dance was over he came over and introduced himself to the princess. “I am Steffan”, he humbly bowed.This was but a rouse, as the dancer was part of a Mayday festival at the Munich Palace. Charlotte had graciously helped him find the dressing rooms when he'd gotten lost in the palace back halls. Charlotte felt a wetness as she recalled his tryst in her private Chambers just months ago; As Steffan talked with the prince, his eyes glanced up and down Charlotte's body. Memories led to arousal, and after several minutes, Steffan quickly dismissed himself to ‘prepare for the next number.His tight shorts left little to the imagination and it was clear that he was very well built down there. It also became obvious when he was talking to the princess, that she pleased him greatly and that is why he had to make a quick exit.Princess Charlotte smiled at The Prince and he understood that the dancer would be the third. The prince then extended an invite to him.The special guests come to dinner The dinner was scheduled for that evening at 7:00. A fire was made in the large fireplace and the finest Linens, China, and glassware were laid out.The cooks were busy making Gourmet Foods and the prince picked the wines himself. The princess was bathing and getting dressed for the evening. She had taken her time to clean and shave meticulously. She had chosen a metallic gold dress that plunged in the front bodice, and a skirt that stopped right at her bottom, in the back. She also wore matching metallic gold strappy shoes with towering heels. She also wore her gold earrings, necklace, and bracelets. On her right ankle was a gold anklet that the prince had bought her that day for the dinner. She looked irresistible. As the princess dressed upstairs, the men arrived early for the dinner. They too, had bathed and put on their finest clothes. The prince greeted them personally, and the young studs introduced themselves to each other.  The prince poured them each a drink and they toasted to each other and their good fortune. Prince Frederick explained to their astonishment and delight; the agreement the prince and princess had made ,and that they were the lucky men chosen.When the princess arrived downstairs, the prince met her before she walked into the dining room. To her surprise, the prince said that he would not be joining them. He wanted the men to have her to themselves and for her to have the men to herself. After thinking about it a bit, she realized that this might be more fun.The prince told her however, that he couldn't possibly resist watching her sexual conquests and would be watching from special consealments that were created near the dining room.They then walked into the dining room as the men stood up and were formally introduced by name to the princess.As she walked in looking lovely as can be. There were Smiles all around. The prince said his good-byes,and said he would stop in the evening, The princess and her suitors were seated for dinner and were poured wine from the servants. As the conversation began, the men paid great attention to the princess. The men stared deep into the eyes of the princess while she spoke and attended to her every need.Dancing In The ParlorAfter dessert was served Steffan asked the princess if she'd like to dance. She loved to dance and quickly accepted the offer from the handsome man. Charlotte led the man into the Parlor and went over to a cabinet on casters she opened the lid of the music box and cranked up the Armature. The Parlor was filled with the rich sounds of an Austrian Waltz. They began a formal Waltz, with the dancer expertly taking the lead and the princess easily keeping up. They glided around the room while Helmut and Robert looked on, seated on nicely-upholstered wing-back chairs.Not wanting to be left out, Robert cut in and continued the dance;  His intense blue eyes staring into the princesses. Helmut, not wanting to miss his turn, cut in. This allowed the princess to put her hands on his muscular arms as he easily spun her around the Dance Floor. During dinner, Prince Frederick had been sitting in a hall outside the dining room. He took great pleasure in watching the princess charm and be Charmed by the men. He found himself increasingly excited as the dancing started. His new wife was a youthful and sexy dancer, and watching her interact with the men turned him on immensely. When the quartet moved to the parlor, Prince Frederick went upstairs to a balcony overlooking the Parlor. A member of his Württemberg Entourage, Claudine was making her regular checks on his welfare. She was his tutor since he was 10 years old and she was 21.The woman taught Frederick on many subjects, and over time had become an adviser on many matters. She was tall, slender, and elegant. Her lessons often continued in his bed Chambers whenever they could safely conceal the ongoing sex education lessons. Now, 17 years later, Claudine now carries herself as a charming  and confident 39 year old vixen.From the balcony, the prince and his ‘tutor' (and secret lover) sat on the floor, behind the velvet drapes, and silently peered between the balusters, Charlotte's deportment with the young men.The quartet move to a slower song and the blacksmith pulled the princess close for a slow dance. The princess's head had been spinning from her wonderful evening and her third Goblet of wine, and now she was very close to and touching this muscular man. He too could feel her busty body with his strong hands around her firm waist he pulled her in closer to him she didn't pull away as she felt him stiffen.She began to feel a tingle inside herself. Before she knew it Robert the actor had stepped up and taken Helmut's place. As Robert stared into her eyes he leaned forward and gently put his lips to hers and she readily received them as she first did in that pile of straw in the horse stables.He pulled her close to him and continued to kiss her. She then felt a second set of hands on her hips from behind it was Steffan. Her dress was so short that his hands were right above the bottom of the dress. She briefly stopped kissing Robert as Steffen pulled her hips into him and began kissing her neck. Pressing into her rear end was that very large and now very hard cock that had attracted her earlier that day. He raised Goosebumps on her as he kissed her neck.From the balcony, Prince Frederick and Claudine had seen everything. He didn't miss a second of the meal or the dance.  Much like the viral men in the parlor, he too was very hard. To watch the woman he married be so pleased. To be able to watch her talk and flirt and touch and be touched was truly a pleasure. To see the way the young suiters desire her.Claudine began rubbing his crotch while sliding her other hand up under her own skirt.As Steffan continued to kiss the princess on her neck and ears, he slowly ground his cock against her white ass. With his hands around her waist the skimpy dress began fully raising from the grinding as it lifted. The actor in front of her looked down and realized she wasn't wearing any panties. He could see her perfect beautiful shaved cunt. He went wild, grabbing her head and kissing her deeply with his tongue. Steffan also noticing the dress had climbed up her body, began using his large hands to rub her large crack.The princess felt so good she was barely standing at this point, mostly being held up in the sandwich of the men. The blacksmith was standing on the sidelines with his cock out, stroking while looking at the scene he had in front of him.The actor was now kissing down the body of The Princess and Steffan turned the princess's head and began kissing her deeply as he reached in front and grabbed her heating tits and fondling her tall erect nipples. Robert had made his way down to her belly and was closing in on her cunt. The princess shook as Robert's lips came in contact with her cunt lips. He licked her cunt as she held his head against her. After the princess Broke Free from Steffan's kiss, she gave a look towards the waiting blacksmith. The look let Helmut know it was time for him to join the fun. Helmut, unable to contain himself, walked towards the melee. He ignored Steffan and the actor and picked up the princess and carried her to a large couch on the side of the room. He laid her down on the couch and began for lack of a better word, to ravage her body.He grabbed and sucked her nipples and then quickly moved down to her cunt, licking her clit. The other two men were quickly at the couch. The actor began sucking her nipples making the princess squirm. She wrapped her legs around Helmut's head. As Robert & Steffan worked their magic, she began to quiver.This stirred both of the men and their tongues sped up lapping her nipples and clit. Her back arched as the orgasm flowed through her body. As she recovered from her orgasm, the men stood her up and removed her mini dress so that only her gold platform heals and jewelry remained. At this point; Helmut was so turned on, he couldn't wait. He laid the princess back down, and guided his rigid cock inside her. As much as she enjoyed his mouth it felt really good to have his hard warm cock in her.The princess looked next to see that Robert had removed his clothes and had his hard shaft in front of her. The princess reached out and grabbed his cock. Robert's heart was pounding. The hand of this beautiful woman felt so good on him.Steffan stripped off his clothes and joined the group.The princess had her eyes closed as Helmut picked up his pace. She put her right hand on his muscular chest and rubbed down his chiseled abdomen, wrapping her hand around his thick cock as it slid in and out of her. She returned her hand to his chest and continued to jerk off the wood of Robert on her left.One of the thrust of Helmut's threw the princess's head back and as she look to the right she saw the naked body of Stefan.His cock was large and beautiful. It was exactly what she hoped for when she picked him for the evening. She slowed her hand down on the actor as she eagerly grabbed the thick rod of the handsome dancer. She slowly explored the entire length of his cock with her soft hand. He leaned over and touched and kissed her slowly, exploring her mouth; reaching over to gently caress her nipple. She firmly but gently grabbed the base of his cock, and pulled him close to her.  It was perfect, and she began licking and sucking it. She continued to suck as much of the cock as she could fit in her mouth,  to the rhythm of Helmut sliding in and out of her wet cunt. Helmut would not last much longer, and began to pick up speed. The princess began to tremble and slow down the actor and Dancer.As Helmut's hands wrapped around her tiny waist, she put her hands on his waist, to push him in further,He began grunted and began powerfully jack-hammering her. Her entire body was moving as Helmut slammed into her. He began to cum.  She felt his first shot squirt into her body, which pushed her into a full orgasm as her body clinched around him.  He kept pounding, shooting a large load  as she moaned. Charlotte was trembling from the orgasm Helmut had just given her. He held her in his strong arms, as she took a moment to recover. After some time, he withdrew his cock from her.Steffan grabbed the Princess's face with both hands, and kissed her passionately on the lips.He backed up and stared into her eyes. He could wait no longer. As he backed up, the Princess could see his turgid cock, standing at attention. He was extremely hard. With both hands on her waist, he pulled her towards him. He grabbed the base of his rod, and began to run it up and down the length of her cunt lips. He would have to move slowly, to get his large shaft into her tight cunt. Robert and Helmut saw that she might have some troubles, so they went up to the princess. They each took one of her shapely legs. She still had her golden heels on. They each held an ankle in one hand, and with the other they reached up to her inner thigh.They spread her legs wide apart, to give Steffan better access. As his cock pressed into the small opening between her cunt lips, she was both nervous and excited.Cum In The BalconyStill viewing from the Position to see his new wife, as naked and as hard as the other men; he had his cock in his hand. It was ecstasy to see his wife enjoying herself so much to allow her to have a variety he could not provide himself .He also liked being able to just watch the way she flirted, desired, and moved.He could just focus on watching her be sexual. It was such a turn on for him. Claudine sucked his cock while he lay on the balcony floor; her cunt spread wide above his adoring eyes. His cock deep in his concert's throat while the passionate sounds of a foursome filled the Parlor below their lofty perch. As Claudine's juices ran down the tongue of the prince, her inner thighs pressing tight against his ears while she shakes from the oral menstruation he has perfected.Frederick took it all in and paused his urges to thrust while Claudine indulged in the joy of her orgasm. She sucked his tip and flicked his head gently while her Bliss lingered. As Claudine's body came back to the moment, she fixed her desire to the cock in her mouth. Soon her head pressed down on his crotch and his cock rapidly entered and exited her throat. Her tongue synchronized in a swallowing sequence. In less than a minute later, his hips rocketed upward as his balls constricted into the base of his cock. His prostate began a series of jets sending cream deep into Claudine's receptive throat. She knew his body and his signs of eminent release. She's taking a deep breath before plunging down on his explosion with her expert tongue.She used a swallowing sequence to take every last drop into her throat. Claudine had become so proficient that it had been a couple years since she could remember the taste of Frederick's spunk. Downstairs The princess took a deep breath as Stefan's cock slowly entered her cunt.  She felt it spreading her and filling her up. She was very wet but Stephen still took his time. She was so tight he needed to move slowly. He paused after he was completely inside her, to give her a moment to once again get used to his massive cock.With her eyes closed she let out a breath feeling so full in her cunt. Slowly he moved back out and then gently pushed back into her. He increased the speed as she grew used to his size. He slid in and out of her, hitting spots on her that had never been felt before. Helmut and Robert released her legs. Starting at her shoulders, they each kiss down her body, gently touching and tasting her as they worked.From her legs up, they kissed around her breasts, settling on her erect and sensitive nipples. Kissing them, licking and sucking them.In appreciation, she reached out and grabbed each of their firm cocks. With a cock inside her, with two handsome men sucking her nipples and a cock in each hand, her head was spinning. his face and her breathing she began to lose control with that fat cock filling her up and both nipples getting sucked. She began to moan louder and louder and she moaned the man began sucking her nipples faster and faster.Finally she couldn't hold out any longer and began to come.She let out what was almost a scream and seemed to have cum for a full minute. She felt so good after she came completely inside her while he waited and she recovered he couldn't wait any longer and slowly started pumping her she moved her body in time with his and it felt good.Recovering the princess started to feel a tingle as Stefan again picked up the pace. It was at this time the princess saw something to her left. It was the prince. He was so turned on by the event that he had to get closer. He was naked and jacking off his hard cock at the sight of his beautiful bride. She felt so good with the comfort of knowing her husband gave his approval and was so turned on,She looked up and Stefan was staring straight into her eyes. She could feel the pre-cum dribbling inside her, from his massive cock and knew it wouldn't be much longer. It was now just him and her, as he wrapped his large hands around her tiny waist and began to Bear down on her. She wrapped her legs around his waist and started to moan. They locked eyes as he drove into her faster and faster. She could feel his balls slamming into her with each stroke she began to scream  as the orgasm took over and his cock began to twitch.She began wave after wave of orgasm as his cock began to come inside her. She could feel the hot spurts of his semen. He kept pumping till his big cock was drained. She laid back sweaty and completely spent as his cock went limp inside her. Charlotte's good nightWith her eyes closed she felt lips softly touch hers. It was Prince Frederick. He looked deeply into her eyes and thanked her for what she had done. It was such a pleasure to watch her. Stefan prepared warm water and began gently cleaning her up with washcloths. They then helped the princess nymph, to dress into a beautiful tight golden gown. The night had gone on for hours ,with all of the meeting, drinking, and dancing; Charlotte saw each man out separately, and some private words were spoken but not overheard. Frederick told Charlotte he'd be up a bit and she should get her rest. The two never shared a bedroom again.A tradition of need Frederick William and his wife Charlotte remained in two royal families from two Allied kingdoms of the German peoples. It would be years before their fathers' Reigns would be passed on, so the two developed humanitarian causes and charities, to benefit the people of the two kingdoms. Württemberg & Bavaria. This often meant a lot of travel in the two adjoining kingdoms. Together they kept up appearances and showed no public affection to each other.It's not that they lacked a libido; they just had no physical or emotional attraction to anything about each other. In the weeks after Frederick and Charlotte disclosed to each other that they both had romantic interests in other lovers. they both provided discreet accommodations to each other and still kept a mutual respect.Second Year, and the Dirndl Craze Princess Charlotte is widely recognized as the inspiration for Oktoberfest. Her Bountiful bosom is synonymous with the joy of a Bountiful Harvest. The beer garden waitresses all wore the 'Charlotte dirndls' at the Munich Oktoberfest of 1811, 2nd Annual Festival. Charlotte and Frederick traveled the second night to Württemberg to inaugurate a sister Festival there. Some of the Württemberg church ladies initially objected to this Bavarian hussie princess whom their Crown Prince had married. Prince Frederick caught word of the grumbling prudes and decided to tell the organizers that he would personally appear with Princess Charlotte to make the official pronunciation of the beginning of the festival, At the noon hour, all the crowds gathered in the festival Square. Troubadours and dancers, Artisans and Partiers, all stood with a hush as the prince and princess climbed the steps to the platform. "Men and women, People of Württemberg, and guests. It is good to Delight in the Bountiful provisions of the Almighty, and we are truly thankful. We Delight ourselves in the fruit of both our hard work and Providence." Prince Frederick paused then added; "You are all part of that bounty. Delight in each other. I have taken a wife and we celebrate our anniversary with you today."Charlotte was standing just behind, and to the side of Frederick. He stepped back and took her hand to have her step up next to him. She was wearing a new dirndl in the colors of Frederick's Kingdom coat of arms. It was low cut, daring, and revealed a lot of leg. Frederick watched as a few older ladies whispered and expressed some displeasure. Frederick resumed his words; "In our holy scriptures we are commanded to Delight in God's provision. All of it. I conferred with the bishop and I'm confident of the clear meaning of this holy command. In the Book of Proverbs, the fifth chapter and the 18th verse. It commands us, 'Let thy Fountain be blessed and rejoice with the wife of thy youth. Let her be as the loving hind and pleasant roe. Let her breasts satisfy thee at all times, and be thou ravished always with her love.' " At that word, the men of the festival let out a roar of delight, Frederick and Charlotte turned to each other and smiled. Prince Frederick yelled over the excited crowd, "Bishop Johan, have I spoken accurately? Red-faced, the cleric simply gave a slow affirmative nod. The roar continued again, and the women now also joined in the applause. Prince Frederick stepped away and signaled for his Buxom princess Charlotte to acknowledge the acceptance from his kingdom. Ever the impish and useful girl, Charlotte made the impulsive decision not to curtsy, but bow instead, as a man would.The entire Festival cheered even louder, as the buxom princess gave a 'birds-eye' peek as her busty assets. The crowd began to chant; "We Love Char! We Love Char!" Prince Frederick motioned for a few frauline barmaids to roll a keg to Center Stage. They were all wearing similarly low-cut matching dirndls. The crowds now cheered at fever pitch. These girls were wearing exact replicas of the skimpy dress Charlotte had worn last year, for the special night of the original Munich Festival. The beirmeister tapped the keg and poured the local ale into a Stein. The beirmeister handed the Stein to Prince Frederick. Prince Frederick swiftly drank the entire contents without a pause. Holding up the empty stein, Prince Frederick shouted "O' zapft is! The Keg is tapped! Let Oktoberfest begin!" That's what sealed the legacy of the German ethnic future. Charlotte became the mascot without ever intending to. For her, Oktoberfest was always a way to conveniently compensate for a marriage which completely lacked romance and sexuality. This was all for show. Frederick continued his lust for older MILF trysts and taking interest in tall slender women. Claudine was a frequent counselor and lived in the palace. Charlotte was able to surround herself with virile men who loved her busty figure. As a proud answer to the French Mardi Gras hedonism, the people of Bavaria and Württemberg kingdoms heartily took to the annual fall Harvest Festival we still know as Oktoberfest. It still includes house parties to end the days, and people entertain house guests til wee hours of the morning.It's set for celebrating the conclusion of the harvest, which means The agrarian communities have both time and money for celebrating with energy and enthusiasm. Each year after, new festivals popped up in other cities and the royal couple collaborated in both kingdoms to stagger the dates and coordinate promotions and resources.Württemberg's new king and queen Charlotte became Queen Caroline when Prince Frederick William became King William the first; but the marriage was sexless. After a few years Frederick learned of the death of his cousins Royal husband, in Russia. Princess Catherine Pavlovna met King William while both were visiting Vienna. Frederick was love-struck by the tall Russian granddaughter of Catherine the Great.They were both in their Prime of life and burning with lust for each other. Soon Frederick asked Charlotte for an annulment agreement. For Charlotte, it was liberation. She immediately became the most sought woman in Europe's royal society.Very quickly, Emperor Francis the first of Austria secured her commitment to marriage and become Empress consort of his Austrian Empire with another 46 titles of nobility. Francis was 24 years older than Charlotte and the two did not have children together. But with Charlotte's help, Francis eventually defeated the Napoleon Empire. That meant Württemberg's King Frederick, her first husband, was now subject to her, through her new husband, Francis. Thus begun the great Austrian Empire of Europe for about 100 years to come. by  Mumfreds for Literotica 

Episode #388 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and Bedroth celebrate the golden beauty of Autumn Environments! This episode showcases how game composers capture that distinctive autumn atmosphere - the crisp air, the crunch of leaves underfoot, and that bittersweet feeling of seasonal transition that makes fall such a beloved time of year in interactive entertainment. Whether it's the comfort of community gatherings, the contemplative solitude of forest paths, or even the Gothic beauty found in seasonal decay, this episode explores the full spectrum of autumn's emotional palette in video game music. So grab your favorite fall beverage, settle in for some cozy musical exploration, and let us guide you through the rich, varied soundscapes that make autumn environments so special in gaming. Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or any other thoughts you'd like to share! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu, Jeff & Mike. EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS Autumn Town -Evening- from Garden Story [Grahm Nesbitt, 2021] Fall Theme from Harvest Moon: Back to Nature [Miyuki Homareda, 1999] Unova Route 19 -Autumn Remastered- from Pokémon Black 2 & White 2 [Hitomi Sato, 2012] Enchanted Forest -Stage 1- from World of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck [Haruyo Oguro & Tomoko Sasaki, 1992] Autumn 2 from I and Me [Wish Fang, 2016] The Bathhouse -Fall- from Spirittea [David Linares, 2023] Autumn -Night- from Doraemon Story of Seasons [Yutaka Minobe, 2019] The Smell of Mushroom -Fall- from Stardew Valley [Eric Barone, 2016] Gregg's Woods from Night in the Woods [Alec Holowka, 2017] Somewhere in the Woods -Short Hike- from A Short Hike [Mark Sparling, 2019] Harvest Festival from New Super Lucky's Tale [Aaron Brown, 2019] Autumn's Desolation from Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night [Keisuke Ito, 2019] Welcome Again to Bright Falls from Alan Wake II [Petri Alanko, 2023] Golden Grove from Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch [Joe Hisaishi, 2011] LINKS Patreon: https://patreon.com/bgmania Website: https://bgmania.podbean.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/cC73Heu Facebook: BGManiaPodcast X: BGManiaPodcast Instagram: BGManiaPodcast TikTok: BGManiaPodcast YouTube: BGManiaPodcast Twitch: BGManiaPodcast PODCAST NETWORK Very Good Music: A VGM Podcast Listening Religiously

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On this week's 365 Amplified: The Dane County Sheriff's Office is ramping up enforcement on school bus safety Milky Way Tech Hub is giving away laptops Urban Triage is hosting its Harvest Festival this weekend and the North Side Festival is coming next weekend Shaunte McCullum from the Northside Planning Council joins the show with more details on that event. Plus, what annoys us most, and the trouble with Rob's new percolator. Connect: Full coverage at Madison365.org Support Local Journalism: If you appreciate our work, consider donating to keep 365 Amplified and Madison365 thriving. Visit madison365.org/donate to contribute. Follow Us: Stay connected for real-time news updates and discussions:

Welcome Arkansas native and Nashville mainstay Kirby Bland! Kirby is best known as the drummer for country rock artist JD Clayton and has become a familiar face in the Nashville music scene over the past decade. Kirby shares his unique perspective on life as a “professional traveler,” reflecting on his musical journey, the importance of community, and the lessons learned from both the stage and the road.From his early days growing up in Arkansas and discovering his love for drumming, to building a career in Nashville's vibrant music community, Kirby opens up about the realities of balancing day jobs with gigging, the camaraderie of long-term bandmates, and the joy of performing live. He discusses his passion for travel, photography, and the creative process behind recording and reviewing live shows—plus, he shares memorable stories from the road, including the impact of the Route 91 Harvest Festival tragedy that took place in Las Vegas in 2017.Kirby discusses overcoming self-doubt, finding his lane, and the value of authenticity in both music and life. The episode wraps with Kirby's favorite Nashville food spots, his love of tattoos, and a reminder to embrace gratitude and community. We hope you enjoy!Chapters:0:00 Intro2:58 Welcome, Kirby! 6:45 Flexible Day Jobs for Musicians 8:22 Kirby's Early Days in Nashville 12:35 Drumming for JD Clayton 15:16 The Joy of Playing Live 19:03 The Game Footage 28:08 Challenges of Playing to Click Tracks 33:33 New York City Adventures 35:05 Turning 30 and Embracing Change 35:46 Finding Identity in Music 39:01 Drum Box (Sponsor) 39:43 Professional Traveler 46:53 Low Boy Beaters (Sponsor) 47:34 Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas 59:36 Drum Supply (Sponsor) 1:00:35 Photography - Behind the Lens 1:05:06 Groove MPL (Sponsor) 1:06:16 Early Musical Inspirations 1:18:47 Nashville Gig Scene 1:23:00 Balancing Social Life and Music 1:28:20 Tattoo Stories and Personal Expression 1:32:50 Favorite Nashville Spots 1:38:30 OutroThank you to our Episode Sponsors:Drum Boxhttps://drumbox.spaceDrum Supplyhttps://www.drumsupply.comLow Boy Beatershttps://lowboybeaters.comGroove MPLhttps://www.groovempl.comSonique Drumshttps://soniquedrums.comConnect with Kirby:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirbyblandMusic Featured in this Episode:"Arkansas Kid" - JD Clayton"American Millionaire" - JD ClaytonSupport the showConnect with us:WebsiteInstagramTikTokYouTubeFacebookRecorded at Garden Groove Recording Space, Nashville, TNPodcast Artwork: GENUINE CREATIVE ART ⓒ 2025 Nashville Drummers Podcast, LLC

MUSICCardi B was cleared Tuesday of allegations she assaulted a security guard outside a Los Angeles venue, in a unanimous jury decision. Roger Waters had some unflattering things to say about Ozzy Osbourne in an appearance on The Independent Ink podcast. When the conversation turned to pop icons and whether or not they are involved in politics, Waters was all over the place and then suddenly he brought poor Ozzy into it, saying he was "all over the TV for hundreds of years with his idiocy and nonsense." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYbeR_WzUrE It looks like Radiohead are gearing up to play their first shows in over seven years. Fans on the band's Reddit found flyers for a series of four shows in London November 21st through the 25th at the Barbican Centre, while another fan found flyers outside a venue in Denmark for shows from December 1st through the 5th. https://www.reddit.com/r/radiohead/comments/1n6lx1d/copenhagen_dates/ Zach Top's idea of an incognito outfit isn't very good. He recently rolled up to a Bass Pro Shop in a pair of JORTS with white crew socks and camouflage Crocs. Of course, fans still recognized him He said, quote, "Sure enough, there's a bunch of people [who'd] come up and ask to take a picture. I was like, 'Great. Well, this is how I wanna be remembered by people in my white socks and camo Crocs.'" https://www.wideopencountry.com/zach-top-visits-bass-pro-shop/ Jason Aldean says he has PTSD from the Route 91 Harvest Festival mass shooting in Las Vegas. The lives of 60 people were taken, and over 800 people were injured on October 1st, 2017. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbxysQnDwBU TVSaturday Night Live has added five new cast members ahead of Season 51. https://nypost.com/2025/09/02/entertainment/snl-adds-5-new-cast-members-in-wake-of-season-51-exodus/ Freeform's 31 Nights of Halloween lineup for 2025 include classics for the whole family, like Hocus Pocus and Casper. The lineup also includes a Tim Burton Day, featuring countless films from the iconic director, as well as the Freeform premiere of Disturbia https://people.com/freeform-31-nights-of-halloween-schedule-2025-11801283 MOVING ON INTO MOVIE NEWS: Netflix has announced that Daniel Craig's third 'Knives Out' film, 'Wake Up Dead' will hit theaters for two weeks beginning November 26th before it streams on December 12th. https://variety.com/2025/film/news/wake-up-dead-man-knives-out-theatrical-release-netflix-1236504241/ Sources tell 'TMZ' that Charlie Sheen donated between $26 million to $30 million in charity while making huge checks during his 'Two and A Half Men' days. https://www.tmz.com/2025/09/03/charlie-sheen-donated-millions-charity/ In their first major deal, Paramount and Activision have announced that they'll produce a live-action film based on the 'Call of Duty' video game franchise. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/call-of-duty-paramount-live-action-movie-coming-1236358976/ AND FINALLYRedditors are weighing in on the scariest onscreen villains of all time. Here are some of the most popular answers:AUDIO: Hannibal Lecter from "Silence of the Lambs". (Here's a clip of him talking to Agent Starling, as they get to know each other.)AND THAT IS YOUR CRAP ON CELEBRITIES!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Harvest Festival Director Julie Allen talks about this year's event happening on Saturday, September 6th at Bayfront in Duluth

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Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Storm or Shine: Bethelen Square's Harvest Festival Triumph Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-08-28-22-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A Bethelen téren készülődtek a nagy ünnepre.En: Preparations for the big celebration were underway in Bethelen Square.Hu: Late nyár volt.En: It was late summer.Hu: A levegő édes volt a frissen sütött lángos illatától.En: The air was sweet with the scent of freshly baked lángos.Hu: Mindenki izgatottan várta az éves arató fesztivált.En: Everyone was eagerly awaiting the annual harvest festival.Hu: Gábor szervezte az eseményt.En: Gábor organized the event.Hu: Lelkes és elkötelezett.En: Enthusiastic and dedicated.Hu: Szép dekorációk, színes zászlók lobogtak a szélben.En: Beautiful decorations and colorful flags fluttered in the wind.Hu: Réka sütiket árult.En: Réka was selling pastries.Hu: A standjánál sokan megálltak.En: Many people stopped at her stall.Hu: Zoltán a zenekar hangolásában segített.En: Zoltán helped tune the band.Hu: Vidám zene töltötte be a teret.En: Cheerful music filled the square.Hu: Minden készen állt a nagy napra. Kivéve egy dolgot: az ég egyre sötétebb lett.En: Everything was ready for the big day, except for one thing: the sky was getting darker.Hu: Fekete felhők gyűltek össze.En: Black clouds gathered.Hu: A viharfenyegetés növekedett.En: The threat of a storm increased.Hu: Gábor aggódott.En: Gábor was worried.Hu: Meg tudja-e tartani a fesztivált?En: Would he be able to hold the festival?Hu: Az emberek kezdtek suttogni.En: People began to whisper.Hu: Kétségek merültek fel Gábor vezetésével kapcsolatban.En: Doubts arose about Gábor's leadership.Hu: Mégis, ő elhatározta.En: Yet, he was determined.Hu: A fesztivál fontos volt.En: The festival was important.Hu: Az összetartozás pillanata kellett a közösségnek.En: A moment of togetherness was needed for the community.Hu: "Nem hagyhatjuk, hogy az időjárás megzavarjon!" mondta Gábor hangosan.En: "We can't let the weather disrupt us!" said Gábor loudly.Hu: De amikor megdördült az ég, tudta, hogy muszáj cselekednie.En: But when the sky rumbled, he knew he had to act.Hu: Két választása volt: kint maradni a viharban, vagy bentre költözni.En: He had two choices: stay outside in the storm or move indoors.Hu: Az idő sürgetett.En: Time was pressing.Hu: Gábor gyors döntést hozott.En: Gábor made a quick decision.Hu: Mindenkit az iskolai tornaterembe hívott.En: He invited everyone to the school gymnasium.Hu: Nem volt olyan szép, mint a tér, de biztonságos.En: It wasn't as nice as the square, but it was safe.Hu: Az emberek segítettek mindent áthozni.En: People helped bring everything over.Hu: Réka és Zoltán is ott voltak.En: Réka and Zoltán were there too.Hu: Együtt dolgoztak.En: They worked together.Hu: Az emberek sorba álltak a sütikért és a forralt borért.En: People lined up for pastries and mulled wine.Hu: A zene újra felcsendült.En: The music started up again.Hu: A tornaterem hangulatos lett.En: The gymnasium became cozy.Hu: A gyertyafény és zene elvarázsolta a teret.En: The candlelight and music enchanted the space.Hu: Mindenki nevetett.En: Everyone laughed.Hu: A vihar odakint tombolt, de bent meleg volt és öröm.En: The storm raged outside, but inside it was warm and joyful.Hu: Gábor rájött, hogy nem a külsőségek számítanak.En: Gábor realized that the outward appearance didn't matter.Hu: Az összetartás köztesen a legfontosabb.En: The togetherness was most important.Hu: Az emberek hálásak voltak Gábornak.En: People were grateful to Gábor.Hu: Sikerült összetartaniuk.En: They managed to stay united.Hu: A fesztivál estig tartott.En: The festival lasted until evening.Hu: A közösség kapcsolata erősebb lett.En: The community's bond grew stronger.Hu: Gábor boldog volt.En: Gábor was happy.Hu: Megértette, hogy az igazi vezetés az alkalmazkodásban és a közösségi támogatásban rejlik.En: He understood that true leadership lies in adaptability and community support.Hu: Aratott. Szó szerint és átvitt értelemben is.En: He reaped the harvest, both literally and figuratively.Hu: Az esti vihar ellenére, a szívek ünnepeltek.En: Despite the evening storm, hearts celebrated. Vocabulary Words:preparations: készülődéscelebration: ünnepharvest: aratásenthusiastic: lelkesdedicated: elkötelezettdecorations: dekorációkfluttered: lobogtakpastries: süteményekcheerful: vidámthreat: fenyegetésstorm: viharleadership: vezetésdetermined: elhatározottdisrupt: megzavarrumble: megdördülquick decision: gyors döntésgymnasium: tornateremcozy: hangulatoscandlelight: gyertyafényenchanted: elvarázsoltatogetherness: összetartozásbond: kapcsolatadaptability: alkalmazkodásreaped: aratottfiguratively: átvitt értelembenwhisper: suttognakdoubts: kétségekoutward: külsőségekgathered: összegyűltekmulled wine: forralt bor