Podcasts about Larkspur

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Mike shares a message asking what are we running from when it comes to God. (This video is uploaded from our service in Larkspur, as the SHV online service had intermittent audio and video issues.)

Mike shares a message asking what are we running from when it comes to God. (This video is uploaded from our service in Larkspur, as the SHV online service had intermittent audio and video issues.)

The party returns victorious from the Demiplane of Chaos, unfortunately changes in the Material Plane have still taken affect. Tarkx and Diveen return to the Orcish Tribes of the North. Larkspur and Enoch return to Grayhaven and meet new comrades: Gron and Agnes. Realizing the changes of this new reality, the party takes to the high seas in search of a newly formed continent believed to be created purely of magic.

Tell us what you think!Explore the exhilarating journey of our guest, who grew up amidst the vibrant aviation culture of Larkspur, Colorado, with a family legacy of flying. This episode promises a deep dive into his transformation from dreaming of a civilian aviation career to navigating the complex pathways of military aviation, particularly within the Air National Guard. Inspired by a family friend's experience, he shares the hurdles and triumphs inherent in pursuing a fighter pilot position.Listeners are taken through the rigorous training process at Vance Air Force Base, from mastering the basics in a T-6 Texan to the adrenaline-pumping experience of handling an F-16. Our guest opens up about the unique challenges and high stakes of the Introduction to Fighter Fundamentals course, known for its high washout rate, and the intense G-force training that prepares pilots for the demands of combat. He vividly recounts the transition to flying the F-16 and the strategic intricacies of real-world combat missions, highlighting the crucial role of aircraft like the A-10 Warthog in providing close air support.In the latter part of the episode, we delve into the shifting landscape of modern warfare and the future of military aviation. From the strategic coordination required in combat missions in Syria and Iraq to the potential phase-out of the A-10 aircraft in favor of newer technologies like the F-35, our conversation touches on the enduring necessity of ground troops and the irreplaceable support of close air missions. Whether it's maneuvering through the fog of war or making split-second targeting decisions, the complexities of a pilot's world are laid bare, offering invaluable insights into both the thrill and responsibility that come with the skies.Follow Wild Chaos on Social Media: Apple iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wild-chaos-podcast/id1732761860Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5KFGZ6uABb1sQlfkE2TIoc?si=8ff748aa4fc64331 ⁠⁠⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildchaosshowYoutube: https://youtube.com/@wildchaos2308?si=8aj6bb-GgcsMhJw7TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@wildchaospodX (Twitter): ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/thewildchaosMeta (Facebook): ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/wildchaos/LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/wildchaos

This is Episode 8 of Season 2 of The RUN TMC Podcast, Marin County's premier basketball podcast. In this episode, we interview Redwood star and Oregon University walk-on, Kirsten Moore (McKnight). Coach Moore is a remarkable woman who embodies resilience, leadership, and passion for the game. This is an interview not to be missed. Interested in Sponsorship? Packages are on sale. Email us at: theruntmcpodcast@gmail.com This interview was conducted on October 5th, 2024 Our next episode, an interview with Professor David Hollander will drop on World Basketball Day, December 21st. Show Notes: Musical intro credit to Stroke 9//Logo credit to Katie Levine Content and opinions are those of Dave, Duffy and their guests and not of affiliated organizations or sponsors. email us at: theruntmcpodcast@gmail.com check out our website at: theruntmcpodcast.com Thank you to our sponsors: Batiste Rhum and San Domenico Nike Summer Basketball Camps and The Hub in San Anselmo AI Summary Kirsten recounts her journey from a basketball-loving child dribbling through the streets of Larkspur, to her high school years as a formidable player at Redwood, and on to becoming a collegiate athlete at the University of Oregon. Her story doesn't stop there—Kirsten transitions into an accomplished coach at Westmont College, where she has garnered over 400 wins and two national titles. However, it's her incredible personal story of overcoming unimaginable grief after the sudden loss of her husband, Alex, while pregnant with their daughter, that truly inspires. She shares heartfelt moments of how her community and faith uplifted her during these challenging times, ultimately leading her team to a national championship against all odds. Join us as Kirsten delves into her coaching philosophy, the impact of community support, and how love and basketball continue to shape her life and those of her players. This episode is a testament to the human spirit's capacity to rebound from adversity, reminding us all of the power of perseverance and the profound connections forged through sports.

On this episode, we talk to students who attended the Journalism Education Association's national convention in Philadelphia, November 7-10. We got their perspective on how they view journalism and why it's important to them, as well as their take on the president-elect calling journalists the enemy.Student Journalists we spoke to:* Sophie Nguyen, Granite Bay High School, California (1:21)* Ghost Taylor, Olathe East High School, Olathe, Kansas (12:38)* Linus Bossardt, Daniel Pearl Magnet High School, Los Angeles (15:29)* Jenny Marquez, Daniel Pearl Magnet High School, Los Angeles (18:29)* Hannah Berk, Pulitzer Center (21:28)* Allesandra Tremulis, Carlmont High School, Carlmont California (23:00)* C.J. Getting, Naperville High, Naperville, Illinois (33:55)* Vivian Kumpf, Delaware Hayes High, Delaware, Ohio (35:41)* Juliana Yao, Conestoga High School, Berwyn, Pennsylvania (39:07)* Anna Herr Lake Central High School, St. John, Indiana (41:57)* Oskar Doepke (44:12), American School in London* Sophia Bateman (47:19), American School in London* Rena Felde (49:18), Redondo Union High School, Los Angeles* Student newspaper tribute (37:19)- The Spoke- Conestoga High, Berwyn, PA- Comet- Lake Central High School, St. John, Indiana- The Dispatch- James Bowie High School, Austin Tx- Eastside- Cherry Hill East, Cherry Hill, NJ- The Nexus- Westview High School, San Diego, CA- The Redwood Bark- Redwood High School, Larkspur, CAAdvisors saluted- Julie Francesconi, Granite Bay High School, Granite Bay, California- Adriana Chavira, Daniel Pearl Magnet High School, Los Angeles- Lindsey Skaggs, Olathe East High School, Olathe, Kansas- Cyndi Hyatt, former advisor, Conestoga High School, Berwyn, Pennsylvania- Kristina Collard, Lake Central High School, St. John, Indiana- Keith Carlson, Naperville High School, Naperville, Illinois- Julianne McLain, Delaware Hayes High School, Delaware, Ohio- Louisa Avery, American School in London, London, England- Justin Raisner, Carlmont High School, Carlmont, CaliforniaAlso saluted- Journalist Kitty Felde- Washington Post reporter, Arelis Hernández- Sophia Bassi, student, Columbia University Articles of note- Why Does Wellness Notify My Parents by Sophie Nguyenhttps://granitebaytoday.org/why-does-wellness-notify-my-parents/- Hidden Narratives, Individual Realities of Student Drug Dealing by Allesandra Tremulishttps://scotscoop.com/hidden-narratives-individual-realities-of-student-drug-dealing/Thank you as always for listening. Please send us feedback to journalismsalute@gmail.com Visit our website: thejournalismsalute.org Mark's website (MarkSimonmedia.com)Tweet us at @journalismpodSubscribe to our newsletter– journalismsalute.substack.com

Send us a textHi, I'm Roz, and welcome to The Cut Flower Podcast! In today's episode, I'll be answering your most burning questions about seasonal flower gardening, particularly focusing on autumn tasks. From bulb planting to how to care for your dahlias as winter approaches, we're covering it all. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting, I've got practical advice to help you get the most out of your flower patch.This episode dives into some of the most common questions I receive from my membership groups and courses, including how to handle bulbs like Narcissi and Tulips during autumn. I break down why October is ideal for planting Narcissi, but why it's crucial to wait until November or December to plant Tulips to avoid diseases like tulip fire. We also talk about planting hardy annuals like Larkspur and Cornflowers to overwinter, offering practical tips on how to ensure they thrive when spring comes.We also explore the hot topic of dahlia care. Should you lift or leave them in the ground? I explain the factors that go into making that decision, including your climate and soil type. You'll learn about mulching techniques to protect dahlias and other tender plants from the frost, as well as the best ways to store tubers if you decide to lift them.Finally, I answer your questions about roses, manure, and the benefits of sowing green manures like Phacelia. Whether you're wondering if it's too late to plant perennials or how to best prepare your garden for winter, this episode is packed with useful advice for gardeners of all experience levels.Key Takeaways:Patience is key when planting Tulips: Wait until November or even December to avoid fungal diseases.Overwinter hardy annuals: By planting them now, you'll have stronger plants ready to bloom in the spring.Dahlia care: Depending on your climate, you may leave them in the ground or lift them. Either way, mulching is crucial for frost protection.Mulching your flower beds: Applying organic matter like compost in October helps suppress weeds and improves soil structure for next year's blooms.Leave your garden a little wild: Resist the urge to "tidy up" your patch entirely; seed heads and hollow stems benefit wildlife over winter.Thank you for joining me on this episode of The Cut Flower Podcast! Don't forget, if you have any questions, I'm always here Visit Https://audioandco.com for all your audiobook, video and podcast needs. https://fieldgateflowers.kartra.com/page/newsletters Flower Farmers Retreat 2024 (21 &22 September): https://fieldgateflowers.kartra.com/page/businessretreat2024 2024 Farm Day at Field Gate Farm (10 August): https://fieldgateflowers.kartra.com/page/farmvisit A Cut Above Waitlist: https://fieldgateflowers.kartra.com/page/ACutAboveWaitlist The Growth Club: https://fieldgateflowers.kartra.com/page/thegrowthclub Lots of free resources on our website: https://thecutflowercollective.co.uk/cut-flower-resources/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fieldgateflowers Facebook Group 'Cut Flower Farming - Growth and Profit in your business' https://www.facebook.com/groups/449543639411874 Facebook Group 'The Cut Flower Collection' https://www.facebook.com/groups/cutflowercollection

The Two Good Gardeners return for a new series with an episode devoted to autumn seed sowing. Dan and Julia reveal which varieties you can plant right now for fabulous flowers and delicious edibles next year before sharing a list of jobs you can do in your garden during the second half of September. Your hosts announce a new sponsor—Gold Leaf Gloves—and celebrate with a giveaway: visit their Instagram account @twogoodgardeners for details. Closing date: Friday, 27th September 2024.Julia's recommended crops for autumn sowing:Carrots 'Nantes', 'Autumn King' and 'Parabel'Broadbeans, 'Aquadulce' and 'The Sutton'Lettuce 'Oak Leaf', 'All Year Round', Winter Density'ParsleyPea 'Meteor'Radish 'Wintella', 'Sparkler'Spring Onion 'White Lisbon'Spinach 'Perpetual'Pak Choi 'Red Choi', 'Glacier', 'Cholo F1'Onion 'Red Baron', 'Electric', 'Snowball', 'Radar', 'Autumn Champion'Shallot 'Jermor'Dan's recommended flowers for autumn sowing:Ammi majusCornflowerCorncockleCalendulaChrysanthemum carinatumLinariaNigellaPoppy (corn and opium)PhaceliaAntirrhinumAnaethiumEschscholziaCerinthe major 'Purpurascens'ClarkiaGodetiaRequiring a cold spell - Rudbeckia, Monarda (bergamot), Orlaya, Echinacea, Eryngium (sea holly), Persicaria, Larkspur, Centaurea (Batchelors' buttons)Jobs to do in your garden this fortnight1. Protect Brussels sprouts, kale and broccoli from birds, bugs & butterflies2. Add compost to any beds you are clearing to improve soil structure and boost nutrients3. Order tulips, but don't be tempted to plant them until November4. Plant narcissi, daffodils and alliums5. Order indoor bulbs for forcing6. Bring exotic/tender plants back into the greenhouse, conservatory or house when nighttime temperatures drop below 10ºC7. Switch summer feed to winter feed for all citrus trees8. Collect seeds from perennials9. Lift, divide and replant large clumps of herbaceous perennialsDan's Products of the Episode:Gold Leaf GlovesWebsite links:Dan Cooper GardenParker's PatchGold Leaf GlovesProduced by Scott Kennett at Red Lighthouse Local Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Huzzah! Another week of petty merriment is upon us! This week, Trevin seeks advice for his nail-biting woes, while Amanda transports us back in time with a three-part journey through the Renaissance. The adventure kicks off with the most dreaded old-world dilemma: dealing with your period in medieval times. Trevin presents a nail-biting edition of Two Truths and a Lie featuring strange facts about nails, while Amanda gives us the lowdown on some of the most terrifying medieval torture devices. To wrap it up, the duo shares two stories connected by magical moments and tricks—but let's be honest, with Amanda's segments, this is definitely the Ren Faire episode. Today's Stories: Absence Makes the Heart Grow Pettier A Renaissance of Crime (Discussions include: Fingernail Biting, bad habits, advice, period, Renaissance Festival, tampon, Funnel-Web Spider, Astronauts, rainstick, Trenton Avenue, Suboxene, forged mail, loss, Shannon Soltys, Kent County, Grand Rapids, Michigan, Sword, LARPing, Jousting, theft, Larkspur, Colorado, Connor Ward, Bryan Beard, Brittany Beard, Magic Tricks, knight, wench) Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livelaughlarcenydoomedcrew For ad-free episodes and lots of other bonus content, join our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/LiveLaughLarceny  Check out our website: HereFollow us on Instagram: HereFollow us on Facebook: HereFollow us on TikTok: HereFollow us on Twitter: Here  If you have a crime you'd like to hear on our show OR have a personal petty story, email us at livelaughlarceny@gmail.com or send us a DM on any of our socials!

Rock & roll journalist, author, and photographer Michael Goldberg is back on the podcast. He's got a brand new book titled Jukebox: 1967-2023 Photographs.Michael is best known as a writer, but for over 50 years he's also been photographing musicians and the photos in Jukebox are drawn from the thousands he's taken over the years. Included are photos of the Sex Pistols, Devo, the Clash, Bruce Springsteen, Jim Morrison, Lou Reed, Janis Joplin, Muddy Waters, Patti Smith, the Who, Neil Young, Jerry Garcia, Bob Dylan, Frank Zappa, Grace Slick and Paul Kantner, Tom Waits, The Ramones, and many many more.Most of the photos in this book have never been seen before, including rare 1970 photos of Jerry Garcia in his Larkspur home months before recording began for the group's classic album, American Beauty. Some of the photographs were taken at the homes of the artists or in their hotel rooms. The Ramones photograph was shot from the doorway of Goldberg's room at the Tropicana in L.A. Michael is here to share some stories behind the photos in the book.Purchase a copy of Jukebox: 1967-2023 Photographs ---------- BookedOnRock.com The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich:FACEBOOKINSTAGRAMTIKTOKX Find Your Nearest Independent Bookstore Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander / “Last Train North” & “No Mercy” by TrackTribe

What can we do?; Casting your bread upon the waters; Josephus; Your spiritual effect on reality; What is God leading you to do?; Doing the "word"; Listening to Holy Spirit as your source; Legal systems of the world; Backward bicycles; Retraining your mind; Turning the world upside-down; Meditation; Abram's origin; Brahmana; Sanskrit; Approaching the kingdom; Studying Hebrew; Stress; Knowing evil; Working of your soul; Sharing the Gospel; So many doctrines; Sabbath?; God's rest; Elements of truth; Saying things others don't want to hear; Developing your inner compass; Wanting the grease to be syrup?; Finding the truth in doctrine; We want you to do it the way of the Holy Spirit; Finding Christ in your doctrine; Contextual meaning of words; "Call no man father" example; Fasting; Characteristics of a shepherd; "Larkspur"; Knowing what's good and bad for the sheep; Britannia and Paul, Claudia (Gladys, renamed by emperor Claudius) and Linus; Healing ability of real Christians; Predators; Humility; "Conversation"; Tithes; Keeping track of Tens; John 21:16 feed my sheep; Is the Church "Israel"?; Authority over treasury; Heave and Wave offerings; Knowing the Gospel; Hosea 4:6; Real Christians; One purse - cauldron (fleshpot); "lost" sheep; Bloodlines?; Lk 17:12; Mt 8:10; Taking God's name in vain; In or out of the kingdom; Levites?; Hippocratic oath; Caring for one another; Meeting; Loving neighbors; Julius Caesar's welfare; The war you're in; Empowering others; "Religion"; "Cash"?; Monetary devaluation; Birth registration; What do we do?; Open discussion; Q: Not a question, but preaching; Tyranny today; Government of, for and by the people; Kingdom tracks; Founding fathers; Simplicity of the Kingdom; Voting; Foreign ministers; Holy Spirit solution; Evil?; Living in the light; Jurisdiction; Just weights and measures; Doing the basics; What the early church was doing; The Christian difference; Caring via the Living Network; New Corinth; Poison; Seek a better kingdom!

Welcome to The Garden Club, Bloom&Blight's shortform talkback show! Join co-producers Kit and Anna in this tag-team interview, where they discuss Daff and Lark's relationship, nerve-wracking fights, and the Explosion Counter. For Transcripts, our Tip Jar, and the official Discord Server: https://bloomandblight.com/

On this episode of Asked and Answered By Soul, Jennifer Urezzio and Kristine Wilson-Slack, certified Leadership Coach, change agent facilitator, and creator of Managers2Leaders, talk about discovering who you really are and expressing that authentically. When we take a step back, dig deep, and can get past our own ego then we will find the people who accept us and make an impact from there. Listen in today as Jennifer and Kris share that in reality, none of us are "normal" and when we learn to find patience for ourselves, for others and cultivate the curiosity to see things clearly and from different perspectives, then we are able to release our fear and grow. Remember, if you don't like what you have and you don't like where you are, it's okay to choose again. About Kristine Kristine is a professional leadership coach, working with leaders who are struggling to be heard and make an impact. She has been in the tech industry most of her adult life, and now am working with individuals who aspire to do much more. Kristine is part of a large fraternal organization, Universal Freemasonry, where they work on making the world better by combating ignorance, fear, and hate. She lives in Larkspur, Colorado, and has a lovely family, complete with three cats. You can learn more about her at https://managers2leaders.com/. The Asked and Answered by Soul podcast is dedicated to helping you understand that your Soul is the answer. If you want to learn more about your soul's answers and purpose, access your free guide at www.themythsofpurpose.com. And, you can purchase our God magnet at https://jurezzio.etsy.com/listing/1623450013/refrigerator-magnet-borg-of-goodness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emily Cox is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor working with tweens, teens, and young adults in private practice. Emily's work focuses on supporting children working through big feelings, adolescents navigating transitions, and emerging adults exploring identity.  Emily loves helping those who feel stuck, misunderstood, or unheard find their voice and use it with confidence.Emily has been in the mental health field for over ten years in a variety of settings, from inpatient units to In Home therapy. Emily uses an empowering and creative approach to connect and support clients in discussing their needs, often through expressive arts techniques and EMDR therapy to supplement traditional talk therapy. Outside of the therapy office, Emily can be found blasting Taylor Swift on road trips, hiking with her dog, and digging in the dirt while trying to grow new plants. Connect with Emily at Larkspur Therapy www.larksurtherapy.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/betterself/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/betterself/support

Rundown -    Dagny Van Der Jagt in Craig's Lawyers' Lounge - 25:03   Troubadour Dave Gunders - 01:47:17   "Train Keeps Coming" by Dave Gunders - 02:03:41   Orenthal James Simpson has passed away and the show's introduction discusses some of the many poignant OJ memories that occur to the host. OJ was a mighty USC and NFL running back, like a fast train, but he was an evil man. This week's song from Troubadour Dave Gunders is "Train Keeps Coming." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6_03dUueF0   Justice keeps coming for Donald Trump. The NY v Trump felony criminal trial is upcoming on April 15 in New York City and pressure is building worldwide. Dave Gunders and the host discuss OJ's death and the modern lessons applicable to Trump's litigation. The ban on abortions in Arizona is reviewed and the political consequences are considered.   The show begins by condemning Trump's recent comments that Jewish voters need to "get their heads examined" if they vote for Biden. This is divisive and should be condemned. Given the former president's erratic and divisive recent comments, champions of Trump's return to the presidency should reconsider.   Dagny Van Der Jagt will vote for Donald Trump as a proud Republican. She's a mother of four, a native of Europe and an accomplished attorney with her private practice with her husband Grant Van Der Jagt. Learn about their private practice business in Larkspur. https://vdjlaw.com/   Now, Dagny Van Der Jagt is a candidate for the 23rd Judicial District District Attorney position. The host delves into Van Der Jagt's background, qualifications and platform, particularly focusing on her stance on criminal justice reform. Her other campaign promises and policy proposals, including victim advocacy and community engagement are also discussed. https://www.votefordagny.com/   GOP candidate Dagny Van Der Jagt raises substantial concerns about her Republican primary opponent George Brauchler's integrity and qualifications. Van Der Jagt claims Brauchler, the former 18th Judicial DA, cannot be trusted. She cites political flip-flops, especially on Colorado's Red Flag Law. She claims that Brauchler prioritizes personal publicity over justice and saving dollars for his constituents.   She also raises how Brauchler has historically blurred lines as an attorney, GOP party official, DA, military officer, non-profit fellow, professor, ad man, radio talk host, candidate for innumerable Colorado political jobs and Gazette columnist. Van der Jagt is concerned that Brauchler's military position could create conflicts if there were questionable orders from Governor Polis or President Biden.   Douglas County DA candidate Dagny Van Der Jagt accuses Brauchler of grandstanding, overspending and trying to please everyone while pleasing almost no one. Van Der Jagt claims she has solid Republican Party support, given Brauchler's decision to petition rather than go through the party assembly. https://tracer.sos.colorado.gov/PublicSite/SearchPages/CandidateDetail.aspx?Type=CA&SeqID=59971   A video shows Brauchler being booed and made to leave without finishing his speech, at the controversial Douglas County GOP Executive Committee meeting headed by Douglas County GOP Chairman Steve Peck. Witness for yourself. Watch and listen to how Chairman Peck adds up the vote! https://fb.watch/rpIAvs4Fd3/   The Douglas County GOP may issue a statement similar to the Colorado GOP's rebuke of Deborah Flora for not going through the county assembly. Van Der Jagt believes her commitment to going through the Republican Party assembly makes her the better choice for 23rd Judicial District DA. She wants full GOP support. Just like Boebert received from Colorado GOP in CD4.

Homi Vazifdar is Founder and Exec. Director of the Canyon Group, a boutique private equity company, based in Larkspur, California just of north San Francisco. The Canyon Group, which was co-founded by Vazifdar in 2005, owns and/or develops ultra-luxury resorts in exotic destinations around the world. The Company currently owns assets in North America, Latin America, Mexico and the South Pacific. The Canyon Group's resorts are managed by marquis brands such as Amanresorts, Six Senses, Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts and Hyatt Hotels and Resorts. Under Vazifdar's leadership, many of the Canyon Group's ultra-luxury assets have achieved high global accolades and are considered the “Best in Class” with extraordinarily high occupancies and rates. On this episode, Jake and Homi discuss:- Selling a brand for $2m per key- Building Amangiri and Amangani- How to make experiential luxury work- How to make select service hotels workLinks:CanyonHomi on LinkedIn Connect & Invest with Jake:Follow Jake on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jwurzakTake the Hospitality Investing Masterclass: https://learn.jakewurzak.com/Learn How to Invest with DoveHill: https://bit.ly/3yg8Pwo Topics:(00:00:00) - Intro(00:01:19) Homi's journey into Real Estate and hospitality(00:07:08) What is most important when you are reinventing yourself?(00:08:08) Building Canyon and the focus on ultra-luxury assets(00:27:50) Swapping federally controlled land and creating a profitable asset in remote Utah(00:48:13) How do you make a tent experience work?(00:54:10) How do you find labor and built infrastructure in these remote areas?(00:57:47) Is establishing a sense of community at a resort important?(01:03:32) How have you learned to invest and stay afloat during cycles?(01:12:36) What will be the biggest challenge in replicating this new concept?(01:14:35) Homi's select service hotel(01:20:49) What is your favorite hotel?

Hello, True Drews! For this episode, we tackle the 10th Nancy Drew book, The Password to Larkspur Lane! This is one of my personal favorites and there's so much to uncover here. Demented care facilities, carrier pigeons and blue rings of fire fill this interesting book! I hope you all enjoy the commentary in this episode for this book!

Belladonna and Daffodil struggle against the enemy. Wolfsbane fans the flames. Larkspur uncovers Blight's purpose. For Transcripts and our Discord Server: https://bloomandblight.com/

Welcome to The Garden Club, Bloom&Blight's shortform talkback show! Join co-producers Anna and Kit in this tag-team interview, where they discuss Larkspur and Daffodil, podcast production, and...booty shorts? For Transcripts and our Discord Server: https://bloomandblight.com/

Wolfsbane grabs a drink. Belladonna puts the pieces together. Larkspur shows Daffodil the future. For Transcripts and our Discord Server: https://bloomandblight.com/

If you listened to our episode last week, you know that Denise has spent a lot of time in Colorado lately. It hasn't just been family business, however. On her last trip, she got a good look around Castle Rock--and found that what used to be a stop-off city between Denver and Colorado Springs has now expanded FAR beyond a day of shopping at outlet malls. James also made the most recent trip to the Centennial State for some mile-high mischief and this is our recap! Check out our YouTube Channel, which is bursting at the seams with way more content! You can find us on social media here.   #emptynest #fulltank

Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File) Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announces 2024 reelection bid. Georgia grand jury suggested many more indictments in Trump election interference case. Flooding devastates parts of Hong Kong, mainland China and Greece. Kaiser settles medical records and waste dumping case. Larkspur passes rent control ordinance, second Marin city to do so. Santa Clara County experiments with Universal Basic Income pilot program. The post The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – September 8, 2023 Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announces 2024 reelection bid. appeared first on KPFA.

Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announces 2024 reelection bid. Georgia grand jury suggested many more indictments in Trump election interference case. Flooding devastates parts of Hong Kong, mainland China and Greece. Kaiser settles medical records and waste dumping case. Larkspur passes rent control ordinance, second Marin city to do so. Santa Clara County experiments with Universal Basic Income pilot program. The post The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – September 8, 2023 Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announces 2024 reelection bid. appeared first on KPFA.

Homi Vazifdar is Founder and Exec. Director of the Canyon Group, a boutique private equity company, based in Larkspur, California just of north San Francisco. The Canyon Group, which was co-founded by Vazifdar in 2005, owns and/or develops ultra-luxury resorts in exotic destinations around the world. The Company currently owns assets in North America, Latin America, Mexico and the South Pacific. The Canyon Group's resorts are managed by marquis brands such as Amanresorts, Six Senses, Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts and Hyatt Hotels and Resorts. Under Vazifdar's leadership, many of the Canyon Group's ultra-luxury assets have achieved high global accolades and are considered the “Best in Class” with extraordinarily high occupancies and rates. On this episode, Jake and Homi discuss:- Selling a brand for $2m per key- Building Amangiri and Amangani- How to make experiential luxury work- How to make select service hotels work Links:CanyonHomi on LinkedIn Connect & Invest with Jake:Follow Jake on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jwurzakTake the Hospitality Investing Masterclass: https://learn.jakewurzak.com/Learn How to Invest with DoveHill: https://bit.ly/3yg8Pwo Topics:(00:01:55) Homi's journey into Real Estate and hospitality (00:07:42) What is most important when you are reinventing yourself? (00:08:43) Building Canyon and the focus on ultra-luxury assets (00:28:24) Swapping federally controlled land and creating a profitable asset in remote Utah (00:48:47) How do you make a tent experience work? (00:54:44) How do you find labor and built infrastructure in these remote areas? (00:58:22) Is establishing a sense of community at a resort important? (01:04:00) How have you learned to invest and stay afloat during cycles? (01:13:11) What will be the biggest challenge in replicating this new concept? (01:15:11) Homi's select service hotel (01:21:23) What is your favorite hotel?

Daffodil doubles down. Wolfsbane stakes his claim. Belladonna protects a friend. Larkspur throws herself at a problem. For Transcripts and our Discord Server: https://bloomandblight.com/

Welcome to The Cutflower Podcast, In this solo session with Roz Chandler, we're diving into the world of hardy annuals. Roz explains the distinction between hardy and half-hardy annuals – hardy ones can endure winter frost, while half-hardy varieties need protection from the cold. She suggests focusing on mid to late August for half-hardy annuals. At Field Gate Flowers, they begin by sowing these in a tunnel and then transplant outside in September, allowing roots to establish before winter.Covering different flower options, Roz shares her favourites: **Ammi Visnaga**, a hardy filler with lovely seed heads; **Calendulas** like Indian Prince, Snow Princess, and Pink Surprise; the striking **Cornflowers** including Centaurea cyanus (blackball) and Blue Diadem; the intriguing **Daucus carota** which is hardy biennial; and the elegant white lace **Orlaya grandiflora**. Some delicate hardy annuals like **Larkspur**, **Cerinthe**, **Antirrhinum** and **Californian Poppies** are best grown under cover for the winter.Sweet peas also make an appearance! Roz advises starting them in November or December under cover or doing a spring sowing. Sweet peas might seem delicate, but they're actually hardy and can tolerate temperatures down to minus five. They can be sown in autumn, strengthened in spring, and sown again. Don't miss the episode where Roz chats with sweet pea expert Roger Parsons for more insights.Roz emphasises the importance of planning your flower year, considering when to sow and whether to sow directly, under cover, or for spring. She teases the upcoming release of the 2024 Cut Flower Planter on Amazon. Your feedback is appreciated, so make sure to rate and review the podcast. Until next time, happy gardening and flower growing! A Cut Above Waitlist: https://fieldgateflowers.kartra.com/page/ACutAboveWaitlist The Growth Club: https://fieldgateflowers.kartra.com/page/thegrowthclub Lots of free resources on our website: www.thecutflowercollective.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fieldgateflowers Facebook Groups Cut Flower Farming - Growth and Profit in your business https://www.facebook.com/groups/449543639411874 Learn With The Cut Flower Collective https://www.facebook.com/groups/learnwiththecutflowercollective

Chef Alex Seidel is a force in the world of farm to food. From winning the James Beard Best Chef SW in 2018, critically acclaimed restaurants Fruition and Mercantile, to starting his own farm and creamery, Alex walks the talk. His most recent endeavor is Chook Chicken, a Colorado-based fast-casual, emerging growth chain restaurant with three units to date. Chook serves up rotisserie chicken seasoned and cooked to perfection along with delicious veggies and sides. Their mantra is “Delicious Food, Sources Right, Fit for All. Lovely.” Born in 1973 in Wisconsin, Seidel began his culinary career at 14, serving as sous chef at Racine's Main Street Bistro by age 20. He attended culinary school at Western Culinary Institute in Portland, Oregon, finishing at the top of his class.Alex Seidel is chef-owner of Fruition Restaurant, Mercantile dining & provision, Füdmill and Chook. Alex, Fruition and Mercantile have been fortunate to find themselves featured as Chef of the Year and Best Restaurant rankings in numerous local and national magazines and guides including Denver Magazine, 5280, Bon Appetite, Gayot, and Zagat, and alumni from the restaurants have gone on to receive similar honors. Seidel himself has been the recipient of many accolades, including Food & Wine magazine's Best New Chef in 2010, Chef of the Year titles from local media including Denver Magazine and 5280. Seidel was awarded the 2018 James Beard Foundation Best Chef: South West. In addition to his restaurants, Seidel owns Fruition Farms Creamery, Colorado's first artisan sheep's milk creamery, located in Larkspur, Colorado. Seidel participates in numerous off-site events for both charitable and fine dining experiences. He very much enjoys furthering the culture of cuisine all the while staying down to earth and championing such causes as food advocacy, mindfulness when it comes to eating habits and waste. Becoming a chef and a business owner has allowed him to hone his very impressive skills while controlling the ingredients and the sourcing of his provisions. Subscribe to the MenuMasters YouTube channel for more culinary inspiration https://www.youtube.com/@menumastersawards. Get more info on MenuMasters Awards at https://menumastersevent.com/

Bloom questions their captive. Daffodil and Larkspur pick at old wounds. Wolfsbane meets a former acquaintance. For Transcripts and our Discord Server: https://bloomandblight.com/

In today's episode, we're going to talk about something that has never been talked about before on this podcast, and that's the topic of death. Now, this episode is not for the faint of heart, and if the idea of death makes you squeamish or uncomfortable (and rightfully so!), my conversation with today's guest, John Christian Phifer of Larkspur Conservation, might help you break the ice around death and demystify this topic that many of us find foreign and scary!  In this episode, John and I talk about how death influences the way we live, how to initiate conversations about death with our loved ones, how to come to terms with our own mortality, and Larkspur Conservation's mission to preserve and restore land through natural barrier burial.  Through my conversation John, you will learn to embrace the beauty of both life & death and hopefully begin your own journey of acceptance toward mortality. If you want to live your life to the absolute fullest and never take a day for granted, you're going to want to listen to this episode.    KEY POINTS: Larkspur Conservation's mission in natural burial practices and earth restoration How does death influence life and the way we live?   A funeral director's take on life & death, and how it has shaped his worldview  What you can do to start accepting and having conversations about death  John's entrepreneurial journey to creating his unique business  The inspiration & process behind John's documentary “Bury Me At Taylor Hollow”   QUOTABLES: “There can be great power in getting close to and confronting your own mortality.” - John Christian Phifer    RESOURCES: [FREE]  Are you a content creator ready to take your brand collaborations to new heights? Grab the Brand Deal Playbook and unlock the secrets to securing paid partnerships with confidence. You'll gain free access to pitch templates, essential questions, and expert strategies that will propel your content creator journey to new heights, including immediate and lifetime access!  [ORDER] my book or Audible, Get What You Want: How to Go From Unseen to Unstoppable so you can leverage the power of your own influence.   John Christian Phifer  Follow John Christian Phifer on Instagram   Larkspur Conservation Visit the Larkspur Conservation website  Follow Larkspur Conservation on Instagram Watch the documentary “Bury Me At Taylor Hollow” 

The pandemic took a big toll on movie theaters nationwide, and the Bay Area continues to see closures of beloved theaters, like the Embarcadero Center Cinema in San Francisco and the Regal UA Berkeley 7. But there have also been success stories, with many local cinemas fighting to keep their doors open and the movies rolling. We'll check in with some of the people running those theaters about how their audiences have changed since the pandemic, the new things theaters are doing to bring people in and the role local theaters play in our communities. Guests: Adam Bergeron, co-owner, Cinema SF, which operates The Balboa, The Vogue, and the 4 Star theaters in San Francisco Lex Sloan, executive director, Roxie Theater in San Francisco J. Moses Ceaser, general manager, The New Parkway Theater in Oakland Ellie Mednick, executive director, the Lark Theater in Larkspur

Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth interview with Roy Rogers & Dale Evans' Granddaughter, Julie Rogers Pomilia, Author, “Your Heroes My Grandparents” About Harvey's guest: Today's guest, Julie Rogers Pomilia, is the granddaughter of one of the most beloved couples in the history of show business – the King and Queen of the Westerns, Roy Rogers and Dale Evans.    They co-starred in 88 movies.  They had a radio show for 9 years, and starting in the 50's, they were on TV almost continuously, starting with the Roy Rogers Show, the Roy Rogers and Dale Evans Show, Happy Trails Theatre, and they appeared in dozens of variety and talk shows and award shows throughout their lives.  They recorded over 400 songs and sold millions of records.   Roy Rogers was the #1 Western box office star for 11 years in a row, from 1943 to 1954.  He has FOUR stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, for his contribution to TV, radio, music and the movies.  And he's the only performer to have been inducted TWICE into the Country Music Hall of Fame, once as part of the Sons of the Pioneers, and the 2nd time as an individual performer.  He was so incredibly popular back in the 50s and 60s, that there were over 400 toys and merchandising items with Roy Rogers' name on them.   There was even a chain of Roy Rogers Restaurants.   And Dale Evans was an immensely successful star in her own right.  She wrote their iconic theme song, “Happy Trails”, which was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2008, and was named one of the top 100 western songs of all time by the Western Writers of America.   And get this:  Dale Evans also wrote the classic Sunday School song, “The Bible Tells Me So”.  She also wrote 29 books, including her mega-best seller, “Angel Unaware”, inspired by their child Robin, who was born with Down Syndrome, and who died 2 days before her 2nd birthday.   Dale Evans has 2 stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, for her work in movies and on television.   Although WE knew Roy Rogers and Dale Evans as the King and Queen of the Westerns, our guest knew them as simply, Grandma and Grandpa.   She's just released a wonderful, heartwarming book entitled, “Your Heroes, My Grandparents: A Granddaughter's Love.”  The book gives us an intimate look at who Roy Rogers and Dale Evans really were, not only as superstars, but especially as devoted partners, parents of 9 children, and grandparents of 16 children.    Our guest is an elementary school teacher who's spent the last 20 years travelling across the country, to western festivals, fairs and rodeos, to sing, tell stories, sit on panels, ride in parades, and meet with fans to honour and celebrate the legacy of her beloved grandparents and keep their memory alive.  She and her 2 sisters sang and performed around the country in a group called “The Rogers Legacy”, and she co-hosted a popular radio show called “Around the Barn”.  And she and her husband Gino run the Gino Pomilia Baseball Camp every summer in Larkspur, California.    And for many years she's ridden horseback in the Pasadena Rose Parade on New Year's Day. For more interviews and podcasts go to: https://www.harveybrownstoneinterviews.com/ To see more about Julie Rogers Pomilia, go to:https://www.facebook.com/jammyprod/https://www.instagram.com/jammyprod/https://www.tiktok.com/@jammyprod #JulieRogersPomilia  #harveybrownstoneinterviews

Larkspur is a family of eye catching but poisonous wildflowers ranging from light to inky blue, or violet to deep purple. Tall larkspur favors meadows.

Grace Hood, wine educator and certified sommelier, and Robert Tas navigate the wine list at  Larkspur, set in a glorious location, this mountain venue is set on the edge of a forest and provides panoramic views. Grace reviews a wide selection of wines and kicks off the review with bubbles.  Wines reviewed include: 2017 Pierre Gimonet Premier Cru 2019 Brundlmayer Gruner Veltliner 2005 Clerc Milon from Bordeaux For more information on today's episode, and the wines you love to love, visit www.corkrules.com.  

My guests on this episode are Roberto Saldahna and Laura Rabelo, a Brazilian couple who, just before the lockdown in 2020, took a leap of faith and opened World Green Acai in Larkspur, CA, Despite the challenges of the pandemic, they managed to survive and are now fully open, creating a popular gathering place for Marin residents to enjoy authentic acai and other Brazilian treats. Join us for a brief conversation about their journey to California, what acai really tastes like, and their passion for sharing Brazilian food and culture. You'll find World Green Açai on the web at worldgreenacai.com and on Instagram @worldgreenacai.

Ok, somethings not right here. Well that's not fully true. Many things are not right here and at least one of them is every one of these weird people in this strange cave. There's got to be some truth to discover here. One of them must have something right. Right?Larkspur has been played by Jen Vaughn, who can be found on twitter @thejenya, and who's work can be found on hauntedvaultstudios.comYesena is played by Barbara Perez Marquez, who can be found online @mustachebabs. Check out her work via mustachebabs.comClive is played by Paul Harpring, who can be found online @paul_harpringMatt is around online just about everywhere @kintarotpcThe podcast can be followed @thecrowdex and the website is crowscodex.comMusic for this podcast is by Kevin MacLeod, who's works can be found at incompetech.filmmusic.ioThe tracks used in this episode is:Long Road Ahead B by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3995-long-road-ahead-bLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseThe world and Non-Player-Characters are mine. Information about the Ryuutama game system can be found via http://kotohi.com/ryuutama

Back to a fork in the road they have visited once, Clive, Yesena and Larkspur now take another route, a road they could have taken early in their journey so long ago. Onward then to a place of legend, a landmark from the old times. What secrets could be inside?Larkspur has been played by Jen Vaughn, who can be found on twitter @thejenya, and who's work can be found on hauntedvaultstudios.comYesena is played by Barbara Perez Marquez, who can be found online @mustachebabs. Check out her work via mustachebabs.comClive is played by Paul Harpring, who can be found online @paul_harpringMatt is around online just about everywhere @kintarotpcThe podcast can be followed @thecrowdex and the website is crowscodex.comMusic for this podcast is by Kevin MacLeod, who's works can be found at incompetech.filmmusic.ioThe tracks used in this episode is:Long Road Ahead B by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3995-long-road-ahead-bLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseThe world and Non-Player-Characters are mine. Information about the Ryuutama game system can be found via http://kotohi.com/ryuutama

Finally it is time again to leave Gimle and venture out into the world. Afterall, there is a whole world to save. Or at the very least, a whole Gimle to save. However, there is one final lesson the Norns have for Yesena.Larkspur has been played by Jen Vaughn, who can be found on twitter @thejenya, and who's work can be found on hauntedvaultstudios.comYesena is played by Barbara Perez Marquez, who can be found online @mustachebabs. Check out her work via mustachebabs.comClive is played by Paul Harpring, who can be found online @paul_harpringMatt is around online just about everywhere @kintarotpcThe podcast can be followed @thecrowdex and the website is crowscodex.comMusic for this podcast is by Kevin MacLeod, who's works can be found at incompetech.filmmusic.ioThe tracks used in this episode is:Long Road Ahead B by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3995-long-road-ahead-bLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseThe world and Non-Player-Characters are mine. Information about the Ryuutama game system can be found via http://kotohi.com/ryuutama

Join Kelsey and Tenea this week, while we discuss a beautiful BLUE wildflower that may or may not look like a dolphin. Learn about the specialized petal that is a nectary and how you can use this flower to make dye. If you like the podcast, tell a friend! You can email us at wildforwildflowerspod@gmail.com and follow us on instagram to see beautiful pictures of the flower we discuss @wildforwildflowerspod. Thank you so much for listening and don't forget to get outside and smell the wildflowers!

Yes, we've talked about fate... but what about THE fates? The ones pulling the strings, the ones who are in command of all events? Are they truly in command? These so-called Norns? Yesena is here to find out.Larkspur has been played by Jen Vaughn, who can be found on twitter @thejenya, and who's work can be found on hauntedvaultstudios.comYesena is played by Barbara Perez Marquez, who can be found online @mustachebabs. Check out her work via mustachebabs.comClive is played by Paul Harpring, who can be found online @paul_harpringMatt is around online just about everywhere @kintarotpcThe podcast can be followed @thecrowdex and the website is crowscodex.comMusic for this podcast is by Kevin MacLeod, who's works can be found at incompetech.filmmusic.ioThe tracks used in this episode is:Long Road Ahead B by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3995-long-road-ahead-bLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseThe world and Non-Player-Characters are mine. Information about the Ryuutama game system can be found via http://kotohi.com/ryuutama

Fate seems to have taken a byline, a break, a breather. Here back in Gimle, things are so different and yet also terribly the same. Sure, Harald has been retrieved, but nothing else has changed. Truly, things are only worse and there is yet so much to do. Getting started won't be easy.Larkspur has been played by Jen Vaughn, who can be found on twitter @thejenya, and who's work can be found on hauntedvaultstudios.comYesena is played by Barbara Perez Marquez, who can be found online @mustachebabs. Check out her work via mustachebabs.comClive is played by Paul Harpring, who can be found online @paul_harpringMatt is around online just about everywhere @kintarotpcThe podcast can be followed @thecrowdex and the website is crowscodex.comMusic for this podcast is by Kevin MacLeod, who's works can be found at incompetech.filmmusic.ioThe tracks used in this episode is:Long Road Ahead B by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3995-long-road-ahead-bLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseThe world and Non-Player-Characters are mine. Information about the Ryuutama game system can be found via http://kotohi.com/ryuutama

We're kicking off 2023 with a very special interview with John Christian Phifer: Executive Director of Larkspur Conservation and Natural Burial Ground. We discuss the nuances of natural/conservation burial, the death positivity movement, and the power of living in harmony with the life/death/life cycle. We also learn about the story of how Larkspur came to be such a meaningful refuge for people in our community, and John Christian's dreams representing his calling to expand beyond the constraints of the traditional funeral industry. Enjoy! Psyche Magic Patreon, Website, Socials and more! Follow John Christian's work and various projects here! Bury Me at Taylor Hollow - PBS Documentary about Larkspur As a reminder, detailed show notes with all referenced material from the episode (as well as plenty of other fun bonus resources) are available to Patreon subscribers! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jordan-hale1/message

Our very own flower expert, David Dahlson, was back on Mornings with Mayesh! David set up a show 'n tell of a handful of NEW flowers along with sharing some of his current seasonal faves that we know you are going to love! He kicks things off with stunning Hybrid Delph, Larkspur, Stock, and Duplo Asters that are open-cut! What does this mean for you? Well, if you are using them in events, they only need to be hydrated for 24 hours before using in designs as they are fully opened blooms compared to their regular counterparts that may need up to a week to open. These products are perfect for weddings and event work! Also, among other flowers, you can meet "Rediant" a brand new red rose that has NO thorns! Imagine working with that variety during Valentine's Day week!!  If you are listening to the podcast replay, you may want to watch the video for the best experience since this episode is very visual. Show notes & video replay: https://blog.mayesh.com/mwm-new-open-cut-flowers-more   

It's the finale episode of Season 4!  It's going to be a bare bones episode again with no intro and no outro.  My voice recovered from strep, only to lose it again by teaching a clinic to forty-five Kindergarteners through 3rd graders.  I'm sure you all can relate.   It's a good thing that our guest on the podcast today holds enough sparkle that she doesn't need a flowery intro and outro!  I'm so excited to be chatting with Sarah Flisowski of Blinn College! The Blinn College dance team has won numerous American Dance and Drill Team collegiate championships, has won eight national titles at the National Dance Alliance (NDA) College Nationals and six national tiles at the National Cheerleaders Association (NCA) College Nationals. In 2019, Blinn's dance team made history by claiming national titles in Dance Team Performance Open and Pom Division II. Barland Flisowski is a former member of the Blinn dance team and a graduate of Southwest Texas State University – now Texas State University – in San Marcos, Texas, with a degree in exercise sports science and minor in political science. She was also a member of the dance company Orchesis. She also earned her master's in physical education and health from Prairie View A&M University. Barland Flisowski started her teaching career at Mesquite ISD, where she taught for two years at Berry Middle school. She went on to Carrollton Farmers Branch ISD to become the director of the award-winning RL Turner Lionettes and dance department head. She was the director of the Lionettes for seven years before returning to Blinn as the head coach of the Blinn College dance and cheer teams. Barland Flisowski also is a 20-year staff member with American Dance and Drill Team School, where she has been the Novelty Staff Captain and Social Officer Coordinator.  Sarah has traveled to Florida as a member of ESP Productions, the halftime production company of the Citrus Bowl for over 10 years. She has been a speaker at Drill Team Directors of America and assisted with speaking at Texas Dance Educators Association. Sarah is a member of NDCA, National Dance Coaches Association where she is a Executive Board member, College Division Representative and on the Small College Committee. She has done choreography for high schools all around Texas and beyond and loves working with all dancers and helping them find their place in college dance. Many thanks to all our loyal listeners and guests for making Season 4 of the Larkspur podcast a huge success!  Don't hesitate to reach out if you have any ideas for the podcast or just want to say hi!  You can reach me at melanie@larkspurdance.com.   Connect with Blinn College Dance: https://www.facebook.com/blinndance https://www.instagram.com/blinndance/ https://www.buccaneersports.com/sports/dance/index Connect with Larkspur: Website: https://www.larkspurdance.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/larkspurdance/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LarkspurDance/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LarkspurMelanie

I'll be re-running a couple of my favorite episodes from years past in the feed this week and next and we'll start by kicking it back to Episode 100 with Laura Schmitt, which was recorded in February of 2020 right before the world shut down. It's one of my favorite conversations that I've ever had for the podcast and I'm excited to rerelease it. Laura was the longtime cross country and track coach at Redwood High School in Larkspur, California, where she was at the helm for 35 years and led some of the best teams and athletes in the state. She's also a wife, a mom, and now a grandmother since we had this conversation over two years ago—not to mention an entrepreneur who founded a play-based preschool that's still going strong today as well as the first treadmill studio on the West Coast. In short: she's an incredible woman and someone I respect and admire immensely. In this conversation, we talked about running, community, coaching, family, parenting, and entrepreneurship—all things Laura knows a lot about and has had a lot of success in over the years.This episode is brought to you by:— New Balance. If you're looking for a workhorse to run most of your miles in, look no further than the FreshFoam X 1080 v12. This shoe has the perfect blend of cushioning and responsiveness, it's lightweight, it transitions smoothly, it has the most streamlined fit to accommodate a wide variety of foot types, and it holds up to heavy mileage week in and week out. The FreshFoam X 1080 v12 is available in both men's and women's sizes on newbalance.com or at your local run specialty retail store. Click here for complete show notes, sign up here to get the morning shakeout email newsletter delivered to your inbox every Tuesday, and/or join our growing community on Patreon, where you'll also gain access to exclusive content like The Weekly Rundown, my Patreon-only podcast with Billy Yang, a live monthly Coaches' Corner discussion, and other perks that pop up from time to time.Music and editing for this episode of the morning shakeout podcast by John Summerford. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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The Storm Skiing Podcast is sponsored by Spot and Mountain Gazette - Listen to the podcast for discount codes on subscriptions and merch.To support independent ski journalism, please consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Organizations can email skiing@substack.com to add multiple users on one account at a per-subscriber enterprise rate.WhoNadia Guerriero, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Beaver Creek, ColoradoRecorded onMarch 25, 2022About Beaver CreekClick here for a mountain stats overviewOwned by: Vail ResortsBase elevation: 7,400 feet at Arrowhead Village; 8,100 feet at Beaver Creek VillageSummit elevation: 11,440 feetVertical drop: 3,340 feet (continuous)Skiable acres: 2,082Average annual snowfall: 325 inchesTrail count: 150 (39% advanced, 42% intermediate, 19% beginner)Lift count: 24 (12 high-speed quads, 1 chondola, 2 gondolas, 1 triple, 1 double, 7 conveyors - view Lift Blog’s inventory of Beaver Creek’s lift fleet)Uphill capacity: 48,264 skiers per hourWhy I interviewed herAmerica may or may not have suspected, when Beaver Creek flipped the power on in 1980 with three double chairs and three triples, that we were nearing the end of big-time ski resort construction in the United States. In the previous decade, Keystone (1970), Snowbird (1971), Copper Mountain (1972), Kirkwood (1972), Northstar (1972), Powder Mountain (1972), Telluride (1972), and Big Sky (1973) had all come online. Breckenridge (1961), Crested Butte (1962), Vail (1962), Park City (1963), Schweitzer (1963), Steamboat (1963), Crystal Mountain Washington (1964), Mt. Rose (1964), Purgatory (1965), Diamond Peak (1966), Jackson Hole (1966), Mission Ridge (1966), Snowmass (1967), Sierra-at-Tahoe (1968), and Grand Targhee (1969) had materialized out of the wilderness the decade before. This was a country that thought big and acted big, that crafted the tangible out of the improbable: a high-end ski resort, buffed smooth as an interstate and hemmed in by the faux villages of aspirational America, rising 3,000 feet out of the Colorado wilderness. The resort would be Vail’s answer to Aspen, high-end and straight down, without the drive to the end of the world.But after Deer Valley cranked to life the following year, big-mountain ski area development mostly broke down in the United States. The mammoth Yellowstone Club – all private, exclusively for individuals who consider automobiles to be single-use disposables – didn’t open until 1997. Tamarack, Idaho, was the next entrant, in 2004. The private Wasatch Peaks should open soon, and Mayflower may follow. But for the most part, this is a nation that, for better or worse, has decided to make do with the ski resorts it has.So what? Well, I lay this history out to make a simple point: Beaver Creek is about the best illustration we have of how and where we would build a ski resort if we still built ski resorts, with all our modern technology and understanding. The fall lines are incredible. The lift network sprawls and hums. The little walkable villages excise vehicles at exactly the right points. The place is just magnificent.The aversion to large-scale mountain construction did not, fortunately, temper Beaver Creek’s ambition. That simple half-dozen lifts multiplied to the west until the network overran and absorbed the formerly independent Arrowhead ski area. In 1991, Beaver Creek ran a high-speed quad up Grouse Mountain, one of the best pure black-diamond pods in Colorado. This year, the ski area added McCoy Park, a terrific high-altitude beginner pod, which complements the green-circle paradise off the Red Buffalo Express, already some of the most expansive top-of-the-world beginner terrain in America.Not that Beaver Creek got everything it wanted. A long-imagined 3.8-mile gondola connection to Vail, with a waystation at the long-abandoned Meadow Mountain ski area in Minturn, has been stalled for years. A lift up from Eagle-Vail would also be nice (and would eliminate a lot of traffic). But this isn’t the Alps, and the notion of lifts-as-transit is a tough sell to U.S. Americans, even in a valley already served by 55 of them (Vail Mountain has 31 lifts on top of Beaver Creek’s 24). They’d rather just drive around in the snow.Whatever. It’s a pretty fine complex just the way it is. And it’s one with a big, bold, ever-changing present. Beaver Creek is, along with Whistler and Vail Mountain, one of Vail Resorts’ three flagships, a standard-setter and an aspirational end-point for all those Epic Pass buyers around Milwaukee and Minneapolis and Detroit and Cleveland. This one has been on my list since the day I launched The Storm, and I was happy to finally lock it down.What we talked aboutWhy Beaver Creek is closing a bit later than usual this season; Guerriero’s early career as an agent for snowsports athletes, including Picabo Street and Johnny Moseley; night skiing at Eldora; working at pre-Vail Northstar; reactions to Vail buying Northstar; taking the lead at Beaver Creek; the differences between running a ski resort in Colorado versus Tahoe; what it means to get 600-plus inches of snow in a season; what elevates Beaver Creek to alpha status along with Vail Mountain and Whistler among Vail’s 40 resorts; going deep on the evolution and opening of McCoy Park, Beaver Creek’s top-of-the-mountain gladed beginner oasis; why the mountain converted McCoy to downhill terrain when it already had the excellent Red Buffalo pod on the summit of Beaver Creek Mountain; once again, I go on and on about green-circle glades; thoughts on the mountain’s lift fleet and where we could see upgrades next; why Beaver Creek doesn’t tend to see monster liftlines and the weird un-business of the ski area in general; the status of the long-discussed Vail Mountain-to-Beaver Creek gondola; thoughts on the rolling disaster that is Colorado’s Interstate 70; how Arrowhead, once an independent ski area, became part of Beaver Creek; the surprising sprawl and variety of Beaver Creek; potential future terrain expansions; the mountain’s high-end and rapidly evolving on-mountain food scene; cookies!; watching the evolution of the Epic Pass from the inside; whether Vail would ever build another ski area from scratch; Vail’s deliberate efforts to create leadership opportunities for women within its network; the mountain-town housing crisis; thoughts on Vail’s massive employee and housing investment; and Guerriero’s efforts to address the mountain-town mental health crisis.Why I thought that now was a good time for this interviewTwo words: McCoy Park. I recall skiing past this oddly wide-open and empty bowl, perched atop the mountain like some snowy pit-mine, years ago and wondering what was going on in there. The trailmap explained. For a long time, it was a Nordic and snowshoeing center. But this year, Beaver Creek finally finished a long-planned project to drop a new beginner center into the bowl. Two lifts and a clutch of blues and greens, some ungroomed, a contained adventure center for the graduated-from-the-carpet set that’s craving top-of-the-mountain adventure without the whooshing crowds or oops-I-just-skied-into-a-mogul-field regrets. Reviews have been solid. There’s one more thing: Vail has quietly built a very deep roster of women mountain leaders. Four of the company’s five Colorado resorts, and eight of its 40*, are led by women. Women hold approximately 45 percent of Vail’s corporate leadership roles, and half of its 10 board of directors members are women. Also, according to a Vail spokeswoman, CEO Kirsten Lynch is the only female CEO among travel and leisure companies listed on the 2021 Fortune 100 list.These gender-diversity efforts are, Vail Resorts’ Director of Corporate Communications Jamie Alvarez told me, “intentional and explicit. The ski industry has traditionally been male-dominated, particularly in senior leadership roles. As a company, Vail Resorts has prioritized creating an environment that encourages and enables growth opportunities for women at all levels of the company. This isn’t just in corporate, but also throughout our operations. We are proud of our industry-leading accomplishments and are committed to continuing to accelerate women at our company and in our industry.”They should be.*The eight current women heads of Vail Resorts are: Jody Churich at Breckenridge, Nadia Guerriero at Beaver Creek, Beth Howard at Vail, Tara Schoedinger at Crested Butte, Dierdra Walsh at Northstar, Belinda Trembath at Perisher, Sue Donnelly at Crotched, and Robin Kisiel at Whitetail. Vail recently promoted Mount Snow GM Tracy Bartels to VP of mountain planning, projects, and maintenance, overseeing maintenance and mountain-planning efforts across the portfolio.Questions I wish I’d askedI’ve always found it interesting that Alterra chose to leave Deer Valley off the unlimited tier of the Ikon Pass, while Vail granted unlimited Beaver Creek access on its comparatively cheap Epic Pass (Deer Valley’s season pass is $2,675). Both ski areas have similar philosophies around grooming, on-mountain food, and delivering a high-end experience. My guess is that this model works at Beaver Creek because it’s just a little bit harder to get to, while you can fall off your patio in Salt Lake City and end up at the top of Deer Valley’s Empire Express. Since Alterra just limited Deer Valley access even more, yanking it off the Ikon Base Pass, I’m guessing they’re fairly committed to that model, but it’s still an interesting contrast that I’d like to explore more at some point.What I got wrongNadia and I discussed one of the more tedious meta-critiques of Vail, which is that the company makes all its resorts the same. I don’t agree with this narrative, but the example I gave on the podcast was, to be honest, pretty lame, as I couched my counterpoint in a discussion of how Beaver Creek and Northstar differ operations-wise. Which, of course. No one is comparing Kirkwood to Mad River, Ohio from a snowfall and terrain point of view. What I should have done instead is to ask Guerriero what makes each resort culturally distinct. That’s on me.I also made the assertion that skiers could drop into McCoy Park from the top of the Bachelor Gulch lift, which is untrue. The three lifts with McCoy access (aside from the two lifts within the bowl intself) are Strawberry Express, Larkspur Express, and Upper Beaver Creek Express. I made a bad assumption based on the trailmap.Why you should ski Beaver CreekLiving in New York, I find myself in a lot of casual conversation with skiers pointed west for a week at Vail. I don’t know why (actually I do know why), but New Yorkers are drawn to the place like cows to grass. Like hipsters to $9 coffee drinks. Like U.S. Americans to 18-wheel-drive pickups. Like… well, they really like Vail, OK? And every time someone tells me about their long-planned trip to Vail, I ask them how many days they plan on spending at Beaver Creek, and (just about) every time, their answer is the same:Zero.This, to me, is flabbergasting. A Storm reader, Chris Stebbins, articulated this phenomenon in an email to me recently:“Beaver Creek is the single biggest mystery in skidom in my humble opinion. On Epic. On I-70.  Just 12 minutes past Vail. 15 high-speed lifts strung across six pods, suiting every ability. A huge bed base, with a mountain ‘village.’ And I’m making 15-minute laps on Centennial. On a perfect blue-bird day. After 16 inches of snow. On a Saturday. During Presidents’ Week.”I don’t get it either, Chris. But there it is. I’ve been having similar experiences at Beaver Creek for almost 20 years. Enormous powder days, lapping Birds of Prey and Grouse Mountain, no liftlines all day. Maybe here and there on Centennial. Once or twice on Larkspur or Rose Bowl. The entirety of the Arrowhead and Bachelor Gulch side deserted, always, like some leftover idyll intact and functional after an apocalyptic incineration of mankind. Once, on Redtail, or maybe it was Harrier, I crested the drop-off at mid-day to catch the growling hulks of half a dozen Snowcats drifting out of my siteline. Ahead of me a corduroy carpet, woven and royal, the union of all that is best in nature and best in technology. And no one to fight for it. I stood there perched over the Rockies just staring. Like I’m in a museum and contemplating something improbably manmade and ancient. Glorious. And 18 years later I still think about those turns, the large arcing sort born of absolute confidence in the moment, those Rossi hourglass twin-tips bought at an Ann Arbor ski shop and buried, for an ecstatic instant, in the test-lab best-case-scenario of their design.Look, I love Vail Mountain as much as anyone. It’s titanic and frenetic and pitch-perfect for hero turns on one of the most unintimidating big mountains in North America. I could spend the rest of my life skiing there and only there and be like, “OK well if it has to be one place I’m just relieved it’s not Ski Ward.” But the dismissive attitude toward 2,082-acre Beaver Creek, with its 3,340-foot vertical drop and zippidy-doo lift fleet and endless sprawling trail network, is amazing. The terrain, especially on Grouse, is steep and fall-line beautiful. My last trip to Beaver Creek – a midwinter pow-day Sunday where I never so much as shared a chair with another skier – was a dozen runs off Grouse, eight of those in the tangled wilds of Royal Elk Glades.All of which is a long way of suggesting that you work at least one Beaver Creek day into your next Vail run. It may be right down the road from Vail and an Epic Pass headliner, but Beaver Creek feels like it’s on another planet, or at least lodged within another decade.Oh yeah, and the cookies. Just trust me on this one. Go there.A pictorial history of Beaver Creek’s developmentBeaver Creek opened with six chairlifts, all on the main mountain, in 1980. By the next season, a triple ran up Strawberry Park. McCoy Park is a named section of the ski area more than four decades before it would enter the downhill system:The Larkspur triple came online in 1983. Two years later, McCoy Park is defined on the trailmap as a Nordic center:In 1991, Grouse Mountain opened:In 1997, Beaver Creek as we know it today came together, with lift connections from Rose Bowl all the way to Arrowhead, which was once an independent ski area. Beaver Creek purchased the small mountain in 1993 and eventually connected it to the rest of the resort via the Bachelor Gulch terrain expansion. Here’s what the mountain looked like in 1998:The Storm publishes year-round, and guarantees 100 articles per year. This is article 31/100 in 2022. Want to send feedback? Reply to this email and I will answer. You can also email skiing@substack.com. Get full access to The Storm Skiing Journal and Podcast at www.stormskiing.com/subscribe