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What makes a relationship truly fulfilling? Psychologist and sex therapist Dr. Juliana Hauser joins the Love Mia Vita podcast to explore the renewed interest in lavender marriages and what they reveal about modern love. From emotional intimacy and relationship equity to authenticity, trust, and companionship, the conversation challenges traditional ideas about marriage and asks a more meaningful question: What if the best relationship is simply the one that makes you feel seen, supported, safe, and fulfilled? To connect with Dr. Juliana Hauser visit https://dr-juliana.com/ For more information on women's health advocacy, visit the FemmePharma website www.femmepharma.com

David travels to County Fermanagh, where he meets Vera Cassidy at Lavender Manor near Enniskillen. The venue is true to its name, and it is the ideal place to find out how to grow this wonderfully scented shrubby perennial. A few miles away in Lisnaskea, victims' charity SEFF has been using gardening as a form of therapy. The organisation has 44 allotment plots, many of which are used by people living with trauma. David meets some of the members, including Malcolm, who has hopes of winning a medal for some of his vegetables at a show. After a seven-year absence, Neil Porteous has returned to the National Trust's Mount Stewart as head gardener. He reveals some of his plans for the garden and takes time to enjoy the South African plants, including agapanthus and protea, that are performing well in late summer. Anna Hudson also joins David live in the studio to answer listeners' questions.Contact the programme at gardenerscorner@bbc.co.uk

A poem about a map opens North and South, the first collection of the great twentieth century poet Elizabeth Bishop, and since, maps have been associated with her poetic vision—at once telescoping and binocular—and with the polarities and preoccupations of her work. The map's privileged, sweeping, bird's eye view of the earth is also hand-held, man-made, intimate. Depending on its level of minuteness or obsession, it can contain the tiniest details as well as, let's say, the whole enchilada. And though it purports to be scientific and objective, it is representational and therefore subjective, particular, imaginative, and personal. For several episodes, Wes & Erin will be reading a selection of some of Bishop's most anthologized poems, starting with “The Moose” as expressions of, among other things, her map-like imagination. Upcoming Episodes: Nolan’s adaptation of “The Odyssey”; more Elizabeth Bishop poetry: “First Death in Nova Scotia,” “One Art.” Pre-order Erin’s forthcoming book “Avail” here: http://subtextpodcast.com/avail For bonus content, become a paid subscriber at Patreon or directly on the Apple Podcasts app. Patreon subscribers also get early access to ad-free regular episodes. This podcast is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Visit AirwaveMedia.com to listen and subscribe to other Airwave shows like Good Job, Brain and Big Picture Science. Email advertising@airwavemedia.com to enquire about advertising on the podcast. Follow: Twitter | Facebook | Website Transcript 0:11 Erin: A poem about a map opens north and south, the first collection of the great 20th century poet Elizabeth Bishop. And since maps have been associated with her poetic vision, at once telescoping and binocular, and with the polarities and preoccupations of her work. The map's privileged, sweeping, bird's eye view of the earth is also handheld, man made intimate. Depending on its level of minuteness or obsession, it can contain the tiniest details as well as, let's say, the whole enchilada. And though it purports to be scientific and objective, it is representational and therefore subjective, particular, imaginative and personal. Over the next few episodes, we'll be reading a selection of some of Bishop's most anthologized poems, starting with the moose as expressions of, among other things, her map, like imagination. This is Erin O'Luanaigh. And this is Wes Alwan, and you're listening to Subtext. Wes, have you ever seen a moose in the wild? 1:12 Wes: I have not, but I have seen Instagram videos of them and people getting too close, and I've heard that they actually are quite dangerous. 1:23 Erin: Oh, perfectly harmless. 1:24 Wes: As cute as they look. So not safe as houses. Which is a very surprising line, unless you think that houses maybe aren't as safe as they seem or ought to be. But that's something we'll talk about later. How about you? 1:38 Erin: I have not. And I actually, it's become a running joke among certain friends of mine that I haven't seen a moose because I long to see a moose in the wild. This is my dearest wish. 1:52 Wes: Is that the first time anyone said that in history? I long to see. 1:56 Erin: I don't know. 1:57 Wes: It's a good first line for a poem, actually. Why do you long. Long to see a moose in the wild? 2:03 Erin: Really? Maybe because of the poem. I don't know. I just really want to, but I. Maybe this will become significant without getting too personal or maybe with getting too personal. With apologies to the listeners. Ten years ago now, when my grandfather passed that summer, my grandmother wanted to go up to Maine and revisit certain places that she had been with him. And we ended up going to Acadia. And I was so excited to see. Am just. I got it into my head that I had to go to Acadia and see a moose. And I even bought a sweatshirt. I'm not wearing it right now. I looked down to see if I was wearing it. It's the same size and shape as this one. This is a Yankees, 1996 World Series sweatshirt. 2:42 Wes: It's not a Rocky and Bullwinkle sweatshirt, is it? 2:45 Erin: No, no, no. It's an acadia and it has a. It has a mousse on it. And so I bought it the first day that I was there and I was like, this is my sweatshirt and it has a moose on it. And I'm gonna. I'm gonna see a moose. And I did not see a moose. And then I. I bought a moose sweatshirt in, I think Grand Teton, and I was like, I'm gonna see a moose. And I did not see a moose. And then I lived obviously many years in Utah, and things would happen. Everybody knew I wanted to see a moose. And I would go to these trails where you could see moose. And I would like be going up a trail and someone would be coming down saying, there are moose up there. We just saw a moose. You just saw baby moose. I'd get all upsided and I would. I would run up and it was gone and people would taunt me. 3:32 Wes: So you don't want to see like a magic white heart or something like that? 3:38 Erin: No, no, I just want to see him. Even the garden variety moose? No, no. Just a humble moose will hide itself from me when. When it knows that I am after it. 3:49 Wes: Because they are a goofy, right? Are they majestic? Are they goofy looking? Are they both? 3:55 Erin: I think they're both. And I think that kind of qual quality is really well captured in the poem. No, I mean that quality of if not being then looking safe as houses or being a gargantuan size, and yet having. I know this is a female moose, which I believe is called a cow, as opposed to a bull. Right. But the bulls, even their horns have that hand like quality to them. You know, it looks kind of like an outstretched hand. 4:22 Wes: Interesting. 4:24 Erin: Yeah. They're not majestic. 4:25 Wes: Yeah, I think that's important to the poem. It's not some obviously majestic creature, although it is large and there is majesty in it in the poem, but it's not the typical majesty that you can just get from, oh, look at this beautiful animal. 4:41 Erin: Yeah. And this is kind of why I brought up my grandfather. There was some connection for me as I think there is something quite personal going on with the moose at the end, other than the shared experience of everybody in the bus, all of that. Like there's something bigger than us, more than us, and yet familiar in a way. And it's magical in a sense, because to see it is kind of a rare thing. Yet it also comes out of the landscape that she's that she's grown up in and that she's part of. I think there's a. Yeah. A lot of interesting dualities going on. 5:17 Wes: Okay. So maybe you can read the whole thing and then you could give a little bit. Or we could give a little bit of the biographical background because this is a bus trip she actually took. Right. 5:26 Erin: Yeah. 5:27 Wes: The significance of Nova Scotia, which is where she's departing from in the poem and all of that stuff. But. Yeah. Do you want to start by reading? 5:35 Erin: Sure. The moose from narrow provinces of fish and bread and tea, home of the long tides, where the bay leaves the sea twice a day and takes the herrings long rides where if the river enters or retreats in a wall of brown foam depends on if it meets the bay. Coming in the bay, not at home, where silted red sometimes the sun sets facing a red sea and others veins the flats. Lavender rich mud and burning rivulets. On red gravelly roads, down rows of sugar maples, past clapboard farmhouses and neat clapboard churches, bleached ridged as clam shells, past twin silver birches through late afternoon a bus journeys west, the windshield flashing pink, pink glancing off of metal, brushing the dented flank of blue beat up enamel, down hollows, uprises and waits patient, while a lone traveler gives kisses and embraces to seven relatives and the collie supervises goodbye to the elms, to the farm, to the dog. The bus starts. The light grows richer. The fog shifting, salty, thin, comes closing in. Its cold round crystals form and slide and settle in the white hen's feathers in gray glazed cabbages on the cabbage roses and lupins like apostles. The sweet peas cling to their wet white string on the whitewashed fences. Bumblebees creep inside the foxgloves and evening commences. One stop at Bass river, then the economies, lower middle, upper five islands. Five houses where a woman shakes a tablecloth out after supper. A pale flickering gone the Tantramar marshes and the smell of salt hay. An iron bridge trembles and a loose plank rattles but doesn't give way. On the left a red light swims through the dark. A ship's port lantern. Two rubber boots show illuminated, solemn. A dog gives one bark. A woman climbs in with two market bags. Brisk, freckled, elderly. A grand night. Yes, sir. All the way to Boston. She regards us amicably. Moonlight as we enter the New Brunswick woods. Hairy, scratchy, splintery moonlight and mist caught in them like lamb's wool. On bushes in a pasture the passengers lie back, snores some long sighs. A dreamy divagation begins in the night, a gentle auditory slow hallucination in the creakings and noises, an old conversation not concerning us but recognizable somewhere back in the bus, grandparents, voices uninterruptedly talking in eternity, names being mentioned. Things cleared up finally. What he said, what she said, who got pensioned. Deaths, deaths and sicknesses. The year he remarried, the year something happened, she died in childbirth. That was the son lost when the schooner foundered. He took to drink. Yes, she went to the bad when Amos began to pray, even in the store and finally the family had to put him away. Yes, that peculiar affirmative. Yes, a sharp indrawn breath, half grown, half acceptance. That means life's like that, we know it. Also death talking the way they talked in the old featherbed, peacefully on and on, dim lamplight in the hall, down in the kitchen, the dog tucked in her shawl. Now it's all right now, even to fall asleep, just as on all those nights. Suddenly the bus driver stops with a jolt, turns off his lights. A moose has come out of the impenetrable wood and stands there, looms rather in the middle of the road. It approaches, it sniffs at the bus's hot hood, towering antlerless, high as a church, homely as a house or safe as houses, a man's voice assures us, perfectly harmless. Some of the passengers exclaim in whispers, childishly, softly, sure are big creatures. It's awful plain. Look, it's a she. Taking her time. She looks the bus over, grand, otherworldly. Why. Why do we feel. We all feel the sweet sensation of joy? Curious creatures, says our quiet driver, rolling his Rs. Look at that, would you? Then he shifts gears for a moment longer by craning backward. The moose can be seen on the moonlit McAdam. Then there's a dim smell of moose, an acrid smell of gasoline. 11:05 Wes: Thank you. Very nice. It's really great to hear it spoken out loud. Spoken is the wrong word. It's the word read, performed. Do you want to say anything about the form of the poem before I ask you about some of the autobiographical background? 11:22 Erin: Yeah. Short lines, six line stanzas, 20, I believe. 28 stanzas in all. Irregularly rhymed, should we say? Kind of like a lot of bishop, you know, we get A, B, C. Then sometimes not rhymed where you might expect. So the rhymes peek their heads out and then. And then recede. Chatty a little bit in places, lots of repetitions of words. But that. That's something we could talk about More. But, yeah, kind of. Kind of mysterious form. One of the best things I've ever heard or read, I guess, about Bishop was by Michael Hoffman, who wrote quite a bit about her. And he said that it seems as though every time Bishop is writing, whether in form or in a kind of nonce form that she's creating, that she seems to be just inventing every form, like from scratch. You know, there's no blueprint. She doesn't have a familiar style in which she writes or particular kind of verse form that she seems to gravitate to. And when she writes, you know, a sistina or a villanelle or a sonnet or something like that, it seems like she's almost inventing the form as she goes along. And in this instance, there's a real. I keep wanting to say homemade after Crusoe in England. But, yeah, I think that's maybe what he was trying to get at, that homemade quality, that sort of bespoke kind of quality. And in the places where the rhyme goes in and out, I think that's really exemplified. 12:53 Wes: Well, it better be bespoke. She took forever to write it. 12:55 Erin: Yeah, that's right. She started this in, I think, 1946. 13:01 Wes: And then she finished it when this 13:04 Erin: was published in Geography 3. So she finished it in the 70s. 13:07 Wes: Okay. 13:08 Erin: Geography 3 came out in 1977. And this must have been published before then, individually, perhaps in the New Yorker, I think. Oh, geography three is 76. I would say maybe 72 is the date that comes to mind. Don't quote me on that. 13:24 Wes: Do we know why it took her so long? Obviously, she put it down for a couple days here and there. 13:29 Erin: It was the July 15th issue, 1972. So close to the day that we're recording. Why did it take her so long? She just worked on things forever and ever and ever. You see it, if you read. I highly recommend to listeners that they Get Words in Air. A very, very thick book of all the letters between Bishop and her friend Robert Lowell. You see her bringing up things or even mentioning in a description that she's writing to Lowell in a letter, a line that will later show up in a poem. Yeah. Low rate of productivity is great to. 14:08 Wes: You know, I can relate to that. 14:11 Erin: I take it as my model, honestly. Like, you know, live. Live Large and die with a slim Collected is kind of a. 14:19 Wes: Kind of a great Monroe Doctrine. But call it. What's another name? Bishpro. 14:28 Erin: That's right. 14:29 Wes: Is it right that she was forced to complete it because she agreed to read it this is something for deadlines. Right. At Harvard's Phi Beta Kappa ceremony. 14:38 Erin: I didn't know that. I know she read it at that ceremony, but I didn't know that that's what. The impetus for completing it. But that doesn't surprise me. 14:45 Wes: Yeah. So deadlines help every once in a while. 14:47 Erin: Absolutely, absolutely. 14:49 Wes: And then biographically. Right. This is based on a trip that she actually took, and she. She'd been to visit relatives in Nova Scotia and then came back on this bus trip. And the. There really was a moose. There really was a collie. Seven relatives for the rest of it. Yeah, yeah. Seven else. 15:11 Erin: Yeah, yeah. The specificity and all of it's. You know, there is a kind of like a photo realism, not just in the style, but in the. You know, we could sort of be certain that these things happened the way that she is recording them somehow, and yet she's spinning it into something more than just reportage. 15:30 Wes: So she was raised partly by her grandparents in Great Village, Nova Scotia. Right. Her. Her father had died in infancy and her mother was institutionalized. 15:41 Erin: That's right, yeah. 15:41 Wes: She aged at. When she was 5. 15:43 Erin: That's right. 15:44 Wes: So it's important just because. Yeah. The bus is leaving Nova Scotia, but go. Go ahead. 15:48 Erin: Yeah, it is important. She was born in 1911 in Worcester, Massachusetts, and she's buried there. I've seen her grave up there. It has a line or two lines from the bite on her tombstone. All the untidy activity continues. Awful but cheerful. Yeah. So she was born in 1911. Her father died, I think, of Bright's disease when she was 8 months old. And then her mother was institutionalized when she was 5, and she never saw her again. She didn't die until the 30s, I think, while Bishop was at Vassar. 16:23 Wes: Do we know what she was institutionalized for? Mental illness in general? 16:28 Erin: Yes. I don't know exactly what. In a short story of Bishop's, she describes as her. A scream coming from her mother. And whatever was wrong was exacerbated by her husband's death. And so then Elizabeth was left to be raised by her grandparents in Nova Scotia who were quite poor. And I guess she was kind of running around barefoot on the farm and stuff like that. And her father's family were very wealthy, and so when they came up to visit Elizabeth, they were, I guess, horrified by the fact that she was just like, you know, running around, hanging out with farm animals. And they took her to. Back with him to Worcester, and she was very unhappy there. Very ill child. She had asthma and eczema. And really, like, I think almost died of both at one time or other, very unhappy. And then eventually she moved to an aunt's house in, I want to say, in Revere, Massachusetts, and she was a little happier there. And then she went to Vassar, and I've been to the Vassar campus to see various buildings associated with Bishop and also to see. They did a really fabulous exhibition of her postcards at the Vassar Library a couple of years ago, which I really loved, seeing her hand and her little. In jokes and asides and really amazing to see. Anyway, at Vassar, the librarian there set up a meeting between Bishop and Marianne Moore, who became a mentor to her. They were very close. And then also over the course of her life, she was very close with and had an important friendship with Lowell. Hence the enormous book of letters. I have it here. It's so heavy I could barely pick it up. But this is a great book. It's kind of like an epistolary novel. Yeah. And she was. I think it's important to say, too, that she was a lesbian who had a very long relationship with a Brazilian architect named Lota de Mecedo Soares, who was her partner in Brazil for 15 years. She lived down there, known for travel. A lot of her collections, whether it's Geography three, which is the most obvious one, or north and south, have. There are a lot of Brazilian pumps. There are a lot of geographical poems. The first poem in her first collection, north and south, was the Map, which is often read as a kind of ars poetica. She's known for these types of, you know, sweeping landscapes that the moose begins with, and an interest in landscape and in this kind of bird's eye view. But then also you get these telescoping details, like a cinematic close up interspersed. Much is made of that in Bishop, of that kind of vision of hers, and specifically of, I don't know, the idea that she creates these. These beautiful miniatures, which is true, but maybe sometimes can be a little. I mean, she's revered, as she should be, and she's one of the most popular poets and she also has a great ear and she has so many other great things going on. So I don't want to exclusively focus on that kind of visual element, though it's there and it's very rich. 19:43 Wes: So from narrow provinces of fish and bread and tea. That's a very good opener. Why are they narrow provinces? And what is the. What are the fish and bread and tea doing? Fish and bread sounds vaguely like it could be a biblical reference, but maybe it's not. But you add tea. Right. There's something mundane here and perhaps restricted, provincial. And that's what she's going to be departing from. I mean, well, begins with the tides, but. 20:12 Erin: Yeah, right. Yeah, that's right. Narrow in a few kinds of ways. Because there's a strange. Because of the Bay of Fundy, there's almost that like U shaped corridor of land around it. So Nova Scotia is kind of narrow. And then up into. Then there's the narrow isthmus. I don't know, I don't know if I'm using that word correctly. Up into New Brunswick. Yeah, so there's something maybe a little, I don't want to say spiritually narrow, maybe somewhat limited or like practical. Practical and, you know, just the necessities and a place we learn that that is. That maybe has to be stalwart in response to the vagaries of the water around it. The Bay of Fundy, I was reading online, the tide, over the course of just one tide, can rise and fall 50ft because the bay is like a giant funnel. When it goes out, it just leaves this vast, open, muddy plain basically behind it. 21:16 Wes: She portrays this very beautifully. We get the image of the tide retreating and then the flats that are being illuminated by the setting sun as burning rivulets. And then there's almost a transition into the bus ride when she says on red gravelly roads, eventually the subject of that is going to be the bus. Although in the beginning, before we get to the bus, it looks like the rivulets have almost become roads. So you almost get the sense like the tides come in and it's going to go further inward, it's going to go all the way to Boston, but it's going to become the inhabitants of the bus who are much like the herrings. Right. In the first stanza. The herrings on the tides take herrings on long rides. So it's almost as if as the tide comes in, she is caught in the tide and brought along with it towards her destination. 22:08 Erin: That's right, yeah. And the bay itself, the water itself is also like a traveler, you know, you might go to visit it and find it's not at home, it's gone out for on a trip or something. So there's also that connection as well. Whereas the roads are part of this more solid and dependable and the water being fickle and not always depended on to be there. 22:31 Wes: Well, I was going to say there's something very poignant about the way she describes the tides and whether they're in or out. And I can't put my finger on it exactly. It's almost. It's this idea of. Right. Where if the river enters or retreats in a wall of brown foam depends on if it meets the bay. Coming in the bay, not at home. If the tide is in or coming in the river clashes with it in a wall of brown foam. Is that the idea now? And what's the image there? Is it always a wall of brown foam? Well, either way, I just. Something about this idea of. It depends on whether the bay is at home or something like that. It's a poignant image. 23:12 Erin: It is. It's that sense of just. Of disappointment or just missing someone, like a missed opportunity. Seems kind of surprisingly emotionally resonant, considering that she's talking about a tide. 23:25 Wes: And we. You know, it introduces the idea of home and. Which I think will be significant. And later on we'll talk about whether the moose is safe as houses and the reflections of the elderly and all that stuff. But. 23:40 Erin: And boundaries, too, right. You have very slippery boundary between the bay and the. And the sea, between the rivers and the bay that feeds them. And I think that boundary very much plays into the idea of home. And you could say that the bus seems to be a part of that too. Right. Like the bus becomes the home. So there's a little bit of the slippery idea of this transposition of home life into the bus, or the people on the bus all becoming the. We like a family within it. The way that it can literally cross national boundaries. It's going to Boston across the border. 24:18 Wes: Yeah. And then they'll be observing provincial life, I guess, from within the bus. And. And, you know, a woman shaking out an apron, for instance, or home life. But, yeah, I had the same thought to you. The bus. The interior of the bus becomes its own kind of mobile home, I guess. I guess the wall brown foam part. There's that push and pull, or it's a matter of who's doing the pushing. Right. In one case, the brown foam. The wall of brown foam is caused as. As the river pushes on the retreating tide. And the other case, it's the tide pushing back against the river as it comes in. But in either case, there's a clash there. 24:58 Erin: Then there are places, though, where there's blurring of boundaries. Like one of my favorite lines in the whole poem, the idea of the churches as ridged as clamshells. She always takes that. This is much remarked upon among scholars of Bishop. Where you get the thing that's. That's really big, suddenly reduced in size to the handheld, but coming out of the same idiom. You know, both the clamshell and this clapboard church are in a way equally native to Nova Scotia. The brilliance of connecting those two things and fishing being an industry in the area, you know, sort of springing out of the fishing industry. 25:42 Wes: Yeah. And shells are what's left as the tide retreats. Right. As it's as if the houses are just the natural residue of a retreating tide. 25:52 Erin: That's great. 25:52 Wes: From the beginning of the poem, there's a sense of momentum, and almost like you, at least in my case, I felt like I'm on a camera moving over the landscape, and it starts with the tide, and then it moves to the burning rivulets. Right. So now we're hovering over. I don't know what you would call it, a. A tidal plane. Anyway, she calls it the flats. Right. So all the silt, and we're moving along there, and then suddenly we're on a gravelly road. So the sun takes over from the sea. The redness of the sun. And then the bus takes over from the sun. But that's the momentum of the poem is from sea to sun to bus. 26:37 Erin: Yeah. The bus flashes pink. We get lots of pairs of the same word, creating a kind of chime with each other. So we get the windshield flashing pink. Pink glancing off of metal. And we wonder, I suppose, because part of the reason why the roads are red is because of the clay content. Right. Of the road itself. So we get that combination of, like, something red in the road or in the composition of the soil and rock of the area. 27:07 Wes: Laterite, I think, which I only know because of Graham Green, who I've been reading. Oh, and what heart of the matter. He's talking about laterite houses, like. So from the red clay, you can make, you know, homes from as well, and common in Sierra Leone. So he used the word like a hundred times before he finally looked it up. All right. There must be something that's going to not know what he's talking about. I'm like, oh, okay, now I get it. Yeah. 27:41 Erin: So that's the mineral, the. 27:44 Wes: It's reddish. Yeah. Reddish clay type of soil, topsoil or something like that. I should know more about this because I used to write about this, too, when I was writing about transportation and engineering. 27:56 Erin: Right. 27:57 Wes: It's important what kind of soil you're building on. But anyway, I remember nothing about that. But, yeah. So it could be the right word. Who knows? But. But, yeah. So you're getting at the. Yeah. The way the redness of the sun is interacting with the. 28:12 Erin: Yes, it's coming. 28:13 Wes: The redness of the soil. 28:14 Erin: Yeah. And that kind of redness coming from below and above to glint off of the bus. The windshield is flashing pink from the sun and the metal is flashing pink from the road. They're both brushing the dented flank of the blue beat up enamel from one direction or the other, it seems. Yeah. Sort of tunnel of red in which the. In which the bus is traveling. 28:41 Wes: Such a vivid image that she gives us. It made me think, you know, sometimes it's almost better than film. It's more vibrant or more. Don't know how to say it, but I was thinking about this because in some of the philosophy podcasts we do, there are philosophers who deny that we have imagery in our head. Exactly. Or we can never. Which seems true. Right. We can't imagine anything with the vividness that we would have if we actually saw it. But it makes me think when I read a poem like this, but also. And also reading some of the novels I've been reading. Well, there's a special kind of vividness to figurative language that perception can't capture. In some ways it's more. More vivid, definitely. 29:26 Erin: I think the sonic quality of the word, the repeated. Right. It's on the one hand a repeated image, but then it also creates that kind of just the soundscape, makes them feel somehow more synesthetic to say, but somehow more picturable or more tangible or more. I don't know, the pink glancing off metal, the dented flank beat up enamel. You know, there's just. It's like. I think that's contributing to it, to the vividness of the image. And yeah, you talked about momentum, too. I mean, this entire. This whole first sentence is six stanzas long. It ends with. And Akali supervises. So there's also that kind of. Yeah. Locomotive propulsion of the camera work, so to speak, Zooming in and then following the road into the bus. And then the bus arrives to sort of catch again, quite cinematically the scene that's actually happening or the place where the eye, if there is an eye in the poem, actually is the lone traveler embracing these relatives with the collie watching on. So there's a sense in which the I eye of the poem doesn't actually catch up with the speaker until stanza six and the end of this first sentence until we get goodbye to the elms, to the farm, to the dogs. So there's kind of lamination at that moment of the I eye and the capital I. 30:49 Wes: We seem to be gradually getting more of a point of view. Right. It's very omniscient in the beginning, hovering over the landscape. And I think gradually we're going to be getting a her point of view in the bus and then a we. But also just to note, this is one. I think this is the first of three pauses. Right. There's gonna. It's gonna pause here, the bus. The momentum is gonna stop as the bus lets on the lone traveler, which I presume is her. Right. Her saying goodbye. And then there'll be a pause when the amicable freckled woman gets on. She's there because we need everything to be in threes. And then we. Then we're gonna pause for the moose in the very end. I didn't miss anything. Right. There's not other places where we stop? 31:32 Erin: No. I mean, there are, of course, stanzas that end some more definitively than others and stopped with a period. There's a stop at Bass River. Right. So there is a little bit of that kind of start. Stop syntactically. But I think you're right that those are the stops where there's content. 31:49 Wes: Content goes. 31:50 Erin: Yes. And where there's a very particular. Yeah, the content of the bus, except for the moose obviously doesn't get on the bus. But there's a stop that's motivated, let's say, rather than just being described as various stops along the way where we don't know who got on and who got off or whatever. Certainly there's also a movement toward that more personal experience of the speaker. But then there are also things that the speaker couldn't possibly know or you know, because once she's said goodbye to everyone and gets on the bus, then we also get the sort of nature show close ups. The crystals of fog, the lupins like apostles, the sweet peasants clinging. One of my favorite parts, clinging to their wet white string on the whitewashed fences. Again, we get two uses of white right next to each other. Bumblebees creeping in the foxgloves. All things you really can't see from certainly from a moving bus. 32:43 Wes: Yeah, the point of view gets focused very, very gradually, maybe through the whole palm. Maybe it's not fully focused until the very end, but. Yeah. So you're pointing out something important which is at the sort of omniscient point of view is still here in these very. What do you call it when you take a close up with your phone? Macro, ironically. Yeah. These very close up pictures of flora and fauna and very Beautiful. 33:12 Erin: Yeah. They compound and then they get more and more loaded and mysterious. And just when we're about to maybe go over the edge, we get recalled back a little bit. That's at least how I'm reading, for instance, stanza 12, about the ship's port lantern and the boot and the bark of the dog. And then suddenly a woman climbs on the bus. And so we're sort of stopped from going off into some sort of train of thought that you could follow there down a rabbit hole. But I love that stanza on red light swimming through the dark. It reminds me of the last stanza of disillusionment, of 10 o'. Clock. Do you know the old sailor, drunk and asleep in his boots, catches tigers in red weather? I think that's how it goes, the Stevens bomb, because we get the boots and the red light in the ship, so they're probably. No. No real connection there. 34:07 Wes: So all of these little intricate descriptions that she's giving, right. It begins with the light growing richer, which I take it mean, means we're approaching dusk and evening, or we're in dusk and it's evening is approaching and a kind of mini winter, Right. Something. It's a diurnal cycle, but there's a bit of a parallel to something seasonal. Right. So we get crystals forming and the images like sweet peas clinging and the bumblebees inside foxgloves. As evening commences, it's almost like. I don't know if this is true, but it's almost as if we're getting the response of the animals and flora and fauna to the commencement of evening. That's our first indication of it. So I was surprised to see, okay, it's still light out enough for us to see a woman shaking a tablecloth out after supper. And that is beautifully described as a pale flickering. Right. Almost as if that's something like the light reflecting off the enamel bus, or not pink anymore, but just a flickering of pale light and then gone, I suppose. Does that mean that we're now without light? Is that sort of the way nighttime is ushered in by the end of the next stanza? And it's in the next stanza that we see a red light in the dark. Now we have a ship in the dark. So it's almost as if. Yeah, the shaking of the tablecloth is like a magician. Abracadabra. Now it's nighttime, Right? 35:39 Erin: Yeah. I love that. Yeah. You're making me realize how many connections there are to Keats in this poem. Right. There's something Keatsian about it, very. To Autumn, you get the sweet peas clinging on the fence. You get that image of fecundity things on top of other things. You know, the mossed cottage trees and the late flowers for the bees. And then the shaking out of the tablecloth is like the hair lifted by the winnowing wind. Right. Because there's. There's wind, there are flowers and bees. And then there's also, of course, redness and that image of, you know, like the evening. Autumn. Evening redness. And maybe this is. Yeah. Rows of sugar maples. Those could be red as well. If we're in an autumnal landscape, can't be too late because everything is, you know, it's got to be like August, maybe because we have this. Or. No, I guess maybe not. Gray glazed cabbages. I don't know enough about cabbages to know at what point in their development. 36:40 Wes: Yeah. Whatever season it is. I just think that the evening is almost like a mini winter. It gets colder and we see the. 36:46 Erin: Definitely. 36:47 Wes: We see the effects of it. But, yeah, maybe autumn is probably the logical season for. 36:53 Erin: Right. Yeah. And that point. Or that point in the transition from summer to autumn where, I mean, even on a summer night in Nova Scotia, the evening temperature is quite autumnal regardless. And so when the woman climbs on with the market bags, we get. 37:09 Wes: Shall we take a. Shall we? 37:12 Erin: Oh, yes. 37:13 Wes: Let's let the freckled amicable woman on in part two. 37:17 Erin: She'll have to wait. 37:18 Wes: Let's not let her on the bus yet. 37:20 Erin: You have to wait for everyone else to get off before you can get on. It's one of the cardinal rules of public transportation. Okay, we will continue in part two. Thank you. 37:29 Wes: Thank you.

The modern day definition of beards and lavender marriages in the gay community has evolved over the years, from old Hollywood celebrities wanting to keep their career to young folks wanting to keep their family - or simply afford the cost of living. Anney and Samantha shine a light on the shifting narrative around these relationships.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeff's lavender obsession has always been a family joke — until it's the only thing that gets his bag back. In this episode, Jeff traces a family trip to the lavender fields of Provence that spirals into a canceled flight, a four-hour security line in 100-degree heat, and ten days of missing luggage, resolved only when a familiar scent leads him through a restricted door at LAX. This is the ninth episode of Diaries of a Dance Dad, an audio memoir series in Jeff's own words. It spans the full arc of parenthood: the inhale of birth and early chaos, the grind of no sleep and travel with kids, the gut-punches of failure, and the slow exhale of letting go. Order Diaries of a Dance Dad audiobook & hear the tales that bookend my paternal journey from cradle to empty nestdom at onecommune.com/dancedad. This episode was made possible by: CocoaVia: Use code COMMUNE2026 for 25% off at CocoaVia.com LMNT: Get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT's most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase at ⁠drinklmnt.com/commune⁠. Stemregen: Get 20% off your first order at stemregen.co/commune with the code COMMUNEPOD Vivobarefoot: Try Vivobarefoot risk-free with a 100-day return guarantee, and get 25% off your order at ⁠vivobarefoot.com/commune⁠. Stripes: Visit ⁠stripesbeauty.com⁠ and use the code COMMUNE20 for 20% off our entire product line.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea talks to members of the No Kings Collective Albany about the developers of Kenwood Commons presentation to the Albany Neighborhood Association Council. Then, we hear from our Rensselaer Summer Youth Employees about their experience in this county program. Later on, we have a story of what the lack of legal abortion access can do to society. After that, Greg Creft joins us in the studio to highlight comedian Ethan Wilder. Finally, in this week's Next Up to the Mic, Thom Francis features the work of Dan Wilcox. Co-hosts: Justin Hurley and Lavender

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Troy City Council held a public hearing and invited residents to give remarks on the proposed Local Law Number 4 and we bring you excerpts. Then, Avery Stempel of New Yorkers for Mental Health Alternatives talks about where their cause stands currently in passing legislation regarding the use of psilocybin containing mushrooms. Later on, we welcome back retired National Weather Service Meteorologist Hugh Johnson to talk about the big rain and what's coming up. After that, we have our weekly series Everybody Moves. Finally, Oliver Ignatius talks with Lavender about the recording studio meets animal sanctuary Holy Fang Campus. Co-hosts: Sean Bernyk and Sina Basila Hickey

Fluent Fiction - French: The Lavender Letter: A Summer's Secret Revealed Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2026-08-10-22-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Dans un petit café niché dans un coin tranquille d'Avignon, Émile sirote son café.En: In a small café nestled in a quiet corner of Avignon, Émile sips his coffee.Fr: Le soleil d'été chauffe doucement la ville.En: The summer sun gently warms the town.Fr: Des bouquets de lavande sont posés aux fenêtres, remplissant l'air d'un parfum apaisant.En: Bouquets of lavender are placed on the windows, filling the air with a soothing fragrance.Fr: Émile est un jeune homme pensif.En: Émile is a thoughtful young man.Fr: Il aime les vieilles histoires de famille.En: He loves old family stories.Fr: Aujourd'hui, il est venu voir Chloé, la barista.En: Today, he has come to see Chloé, the barista.Fr: Elle a toujours un sourire pour les clients et remarque chaque petit détail.En: She always has a smile for the customers and notices every little detail.Fr: « Bonjour, Émile !En: "Hello, Émile!"Fr: » dit Chloé en nettoyant une tasse.En: says Chloé as she cleans a cup.Fr: « Comment vas-tu aujourd'hui ?En: "How are you today?"Fr: »« Bien, merci, Chloé », répond Émile.En: "Good, thank you, Chloé," replies Émile.Fr: Il adore ce café.En: He adores this café.Fr: Il s'assied souvent à une table près des étagères antiques pleines de livres poussiéreux.En: He often sits at a table near the antique shelves filled with dusty books.Fr: Lucas, le joyeux cousin d'Émile, est en visite d'été depuis Paris.En: Lucas, Émile's cheerful cousin, is visiting for the summer from Paris.Fr: Lucas entre d'un pas vif, saluant tout le monde.En: Lucas enters with a brisk step, greeting everyone.Fr: « Émile !En: "Émile!Fr: Qu'est-ce qu'on fait aujourd'hui ?En: What are we doing today?"Fr: » demande Lucas, toujours en quête d'aventures.En: asks Lucas, always on the lookout for adventures.Fr: Émile sourit, mais son esprit est ailleurs.En: Émile smiles, but his mind is elsewhere.Fr: Une lettre ancienne vient de tomber d'un livre qu'il feuilletait.En: An old letter has just fallen from a book he was leafing through.Fr: Elle est de sa grand-mère, disparue il y a longtemps.En: It's from his grandmother, who passed away a long time ago.Fr: « Regarde ça, Lucas », murmure Émile.En: "Look at this, Lucas," murmurs Émile.Fr: « Une lettre de mamie.En: "A letter from grandma.Fr: C'est.En: It's...Fr: incroyable.En: incredible."Fr: »Lucas jette un coup d'œil au papier.En: Lucas glances at the paper.Fr: C'est une écriture élégante, mais les mots sont mystérieux.En: It's an elegant handwriting, but the words are mysterious.Fr: La lettre parle d'un magasin d'antiquités et d'un secret caché.En: The letter speaks of an antique shop and a hidden secret.Fr: « On doit y aller !En: "We have to go!"Fr: » s'exclame Lucas, l'œil brillant.En: exclaims Lucas, eyes gleaming.Fr: « Allons à ce magasin !En: "Let's go to that shop!"Fr: »Émile hésite.En: Émile hesitates.Fr: Il est prudent par nature.En: He is cautious by nature.Fr: « Je ne sais pas, Lucas.En: "I don't know, Lucas.Fr: C'est.En: It's...Fr: étrange.En: strange."Fr: »Chloé, en posant une tasse sur le comptoir, écoute la conversation.En: Chloé, placing a cup on the counter, listens to the conversation.Fr: « Je pense que c'est excitant », dit-elle.En: "I think it's exciting," she says.Fr: « Je pourrais aider, si tu veux.En: "I could help, if you want."Fr: »Ensemble, ils décident de suivre ce chemin inattendu.En: Together, they decide to follow this unexpected path.Fr: Le trio se rend au magasin d'antiquités du quartier.En: The trio heads to the neighborhood antique shop.Fr: À l'intérieur, ils trouvent un vieil homme derrière le comptoir.En: Inside, they find an old man behind the counter.Fr: Émile approche, montrant la lettre.En: Émile approaches, showing the letter.Fr: L'homme lit attentivement.En: The man reads carefully.Fr: « Votre grand-mère était une femme incroyable », dit-il, avec tendresse.En: "Your grandmother was an amazing woman," he says, with tenderness.Fr: Il raconte des histoires de jeunesse pleine d'aventures, inconnues d'Émile.En: He recounts stories of a youth full of adventures, unknown to Émile.Fr: Sa grand-mère a voyagé, dansé, et vécu chaque jour avec passion.En: His grandmother had traveled, danced, and lived each day with passion.Fr: Émile écoute, touché par cette nouvelle image d'elle.En: Émile listens, touched by this new image of her.Fr: À la fin de l'après-midi, Émile se sent transformé.En: By the end of the afternoon, Émile feels transformed.Fr: Il voit la vie sous un nouvel angle.En: He sees life from a new angle.Fr: Lucas et Chloé sont à ses côtés, devenus plus que des compagnons.En: Lucas and Chloé are by his side, having become more than companions.Fr: En quittant le magasin, Émile garde la lettre précieusement.En: As they leave the shop, Émile keeps the letter carefully.Fr: Il a découvert bien plus que des mots : il a trouvé un nouveau lien, une histoire à chérir.En: He has discovered much more than words: he has found a new bond, a story to cherish.Fr: Le soleil se couche sur Avignon.En: The sun sets over Avignon.Fr: Émile apprend à accueillir l'inconnu et trouve dans cette aventure une précieuse leçon de vie.En: Émile learns to embrace the unknown and finds in this adventure a precious life lesson.Fr: Chloé, Lucas, et lui reprennent le chemin du café, plus unis que jamais.En: Chloé, Lucas, and he retrace their steps to the café, more united than ever.Fr: La chaleur de l'été et des amitiés nouvelles l'enveloppent avec douceur.En: The warmth of summer and newfound friendships gently envelop him. Vocabulary Words:the bouquet: le bouquetthe window: la fenêtresoothing: apaisantthe detail: le détailto adore: adorerthe antique: l'antiquethe shelf: l'étagèredusty: poussiéreuxthe cousin: le cousinto leaf through: feuilleterthe letter: la lettrethe grandmother: la grand-mèreelegant: élégantmysterious: mystérieuxthe handwriting: l'écriturethe secret: le secretto hesitate: hésitercautious: prudentstrange: étrangeto exclaim: s'exclamerthe adventure: l'aventurethe shop: le magasinthe counter: le comptoirto recount: raconterthe tenderness: la tendresseto transform: transformerto embrace: accueillirto cherish: chérirunknown: inconnuthe bond: le lien

Fluent Fiction - French: Lavender Dreams: Émile's Heartfelt Reunion in Provence Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2026-08-09-22-34-01-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Le soleil se levait doucement sur les collines de Provence, baignées de lumière dorée.En: The sun was gently rising over the hills of Provence, bathed in golden light.Fr: Émile, debout devant la vieille maison familiale, regardait l'étendue infinie des champs de lavande qui s'étendaient à perte de vue.En: Émile, standing in front of the old family house, gazed at the infinite stretch of lavender fields that extended as far as the eye could see.Fr: Il était venu passer l'été auprès de Sophie et Henri, ses parents.En: He had come to spend the summer with Sophie and Henri, his parents.Fr: Ils vivaient ici, à cultiver la lavande depuis des générations.En: They lived here, cultivating lavender for generations.Fr: Les cigales chantaient, et l'air, parfumé de lavande, évoquait chez Émile des souvenirs d'enfance.En: The cicadas were singing, and the air, scented with lavender, evoked childhood memories for Émile.Fr: Pourtant, son cœur était lourd.En: Yet, his heart was heavy.Fr: Il aimait son travail à Paris, mais il se sentait aussi connecté à cette terre et à ses parents, âgés mais heureux avec leur vie tranquille ici.En: He loved his job in Paris, but he also felt connected to this land and to his parents, aged but happy with their quiet life here.Fr: Émile déambulait entre les rangées de lavande, se remémorant les étés passés à courir dans ces champs.En: Émile strolled among the rows of lavender, reminiscing about past summers spent running in these fields.Fr: Sophie l'appela pour le petit-déjeuner.En: Sophie called him for breakfast.Fr: Autour de la table, la convivialité régnait.En: Around the table, there was an atmosphere of conviviality.Fr: Pourtant, une question persistait dans son esprit : Devrait-il rester ici pour aider ses parents ou retourner à son bureau, où l'attendaient de brillantes opportunités ?En: Yet, a question lingered in his mind: Should he stay here to help his parents, or return to his office, where brilliant opportunities awaited him?Fr: Henri et Sophie, bien que fatigués, étaient rayonnants.En: Henri and Sophie, although tired, were radiant.Fr: Ils aimaient cultiver la lavande, encore et encore.En: They loved cultivating lavender, time and again.Fr: Conscient de leur amour pour leurs traditions, Émile décida de participer à la récolte.En: Aware of their love for their traditions, Émile decided to participate in the harvest.Fr: C'était peut-être l'occasion de se reconnecter à ses racines.En: Perhaps it was the opportunity to reconnect with his roots.Fr: La saison de la récolte était arrivée.En: The harvest season had arrived.Fr: Émile, aux côtés de ses parents, dans les champs, ressentit un sentiment de paix et de joie.En: Émile, alongside his parents in the fields, felt a sense of peace and joy.Fr: Il voyait la satisfaction qui éclairait le visage de Sophie et la fierté dans les yeux d'Henri.En: He saw the satisfaction lighting up Sophie's face and the pride in Henri's eyes.Fr: Ce travail demandait du temps et du dévouement, mais leurs sourires en valaient chaque instant.En: This work demanded time and dedication, but their smiles made every moment worthwhile.Fr: Alors qu'ils finissaient la journée, sous le ciel azur de Provence, Émile réalisa que l'essence de sa vie devait concilier les deux mondes qu'il aimait.En: As they finished the day, under the azure sky of Provence, Émile realized that the essence of his life had to reconcile the two worlds he loved.Fr: Après une longue réflexion, il décida de vivre en partie à Paris pour son travail, tout en consacrant une partie de l'année à travailler à la ferme, aidant Sophie et Henri.En: After a long reflection, he decided to live partially in Paris for his work, while devoting part of the year to working on the farm, helping Sophie and Henri.Fr: Ainsi, Émile trouva l'équilibre parfait.En: Thus, Émile found the perfect balance.Fr: Il put poursuivre sa carrière tout en honorant sa famille et ses racines.En: He could pursue his career while honoring his family and roots.Fr: Quand il quitta la ferme pour retourner à Paris, ce n'était pas un adieu, mais un au revoir.En: When he left the farm to return to Paris, it was not a goodbye, but a farewell.Fr: Il savait qu'il reviendrait bientôt dans la chaleur et les parfums de la lavande en Provence.En: He knew he would soon return to the warmth and scents of lavender in Provence.Fr: Et il était serein, sachant qu'il avait choisi un chemin où toutes les parties de lui-même pouvaient s'épanouir.En: And he was serene, knowing he had chosen a path where all parts of himself could flourish.Fr: Émile avait appris que le véritable bonheur réside dans l'harmonisation des aspirations personnelles et des responsabilités familiales.En: Émile had learned that true happiness lies in the harmonization of personal aspirations and family responsibilities.Fr: C'était une leçon simple mais précieuse, murmurée par le vent léger des collines de lavande de Provence.En: It was a simple but precious lesson, whispered by the gentle wind of the lavender hills of Provence. Vocabulary Words:the sunrise: le lever du soleilbathed: baignéesinfinite: l'infinistretch: l'étenduethe cicadas: les cigalesscented: parfuméthe memories: les souvenirsthe heart: le cœurheavy: lourdstrolled: déambulaitthe rows: les rangéesreminiscing: se remémorantthe breakfast: le petit-déjeunerthe conviviality: la convivialitéthe atmosphere: l'atmosphèrethe question: la questionlingered: persistaitbrilliant opportunities: de brillantes opportunitésthe harvest: la récoltereconnect: se reconnecterthe roots: les racinesthe satisfaction: la satisfactionthe pride: la fiertéthe dedication: le dévouementworthwhile: en valaientthe peace: la paixthe essence: l'essencereconcile: concilierthe farewell: l'au revoirthe balance: l'équilibre

Nate Lavender made his Major League debut in the bottom of the 7th and got off to a quick start with a strikeout of Travis Bazzana and he sat down with Keith Raad to discuss pitching off a big league mound along with the journey that got him to that point.

In this week's Scotland Outdoors podcast Mark meets author Cal Flyn, whose latest book is called The Savage Landscape – How we Made the Wilderness. We hear an excerpt of Cal explaining where her interest in exploring the meaning of wilderness came from.Rachel is on the North East coast on a seabird spotting safari run by the Aberdeen Countryside Ranger Service. The trips have become popular with visitors who arrive in the area by cruise ship.Over the last week the Glenmore area of the Cairngorm National Park has been severely impacted by wildfires. Mark went to speak with Duncan Ferguson, a resident of Glenmore who was evacuated to hear about his experience.Throughout the programme we also hear from Colin Simpson, Cairngorm National Park visitor experience manager about the response to the fires as well as Ben Jones from the RSPB who tells us about the impact on bird and wildlife in the area.For a few weeks every summer, you can experience the glorious sights and smells of lavender fields in Fife. Rachel went along to Scottish Lavender to hear about where the idea to grow lavender came from and what they use the plants for.The Johnshaven Heritage Museum on the Aberdeenshire coast are currently running an exhibition called Land and Sea. Mark went along to take a look and find out more about the fishing village and surrounding area.And as the Commonwealth Games kicks off in Glasgow, Mark went along to Pinkston Watersports to hear about Glasgow Canal Quest, one of the many family friendly events which are being held to celebrate the games.

Aromatherapy is much more than "essential oils," it is an experience. One that connects you with nature no matter where you are; one that inherently connects mind and body. Are you ready to tap into your chemical sense of smell and the chemistry of plants? Tune in and join Amy Anthony to question and explore the world of Aromatic plants and their preciously concentrated essential oils.Website: https://nycaromatica.com/

On this week's Vogue & Amber: Are Taylor and Travis in a Lavender Marriage? Kevin Bridges follows Vogue on Insta and she's delighted, Amber's coming for Bryan Johnson again, a Carl Cox 2am conundrum and men are icing their balls?!Plus, justice for Hashbrowns, Amber is being told she looks 35 and taking it as a massive compliment, and Vogue reveals that before she met Spencer on The Jump, she thought he was going to be awful, and then they got on like a house on fire from day one.Vogue & Amber is a Global production, available every Tuesday and Thursday on Global Player, YouTube or wherever you get your shows. Make sure you subscribe so you never miss an episode.Watch us on Youtube! CLICK HERE! or search Vogue & AmberRemember, if you want to get involved you can:Email us at vogueandamberpod@global.com OR find us on socials @voguewilliams, @ambrerosolero @vogueandamberpod

BOGO is back and we are so excited to talk about this. Yes, we are talking all about this BOGO is such a fun way to save money, stock up and refill your stash, or even gift it to your oil loving friends.  Listed below is a few of the episodes from the past you can tune into and dive deeper into them at your leisure. Lavender  https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/g4vhap/TheEssentialOilScoopEp7.mp3 Peppermint https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/eu7f2cnaq967wvbf/Ep288peppermint.mp3 Helicrysum  Eucalyptus https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/gnzxkbee2cdqdvzv/Ep188.mp3 Spearmint Coming out end of month Adaptiv  https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/fzbvvxtt7pim8dxp/Ep175.mp3 Balance  Coming out this summer  Cheer  https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/t4cb2qg7ehxvbstp/Ep102.mp3 Grapefruit   Frankincense Copaiba #doTERRA #doTERRABOGO #BOGOWeek #EssentialOils #Frankincense #Helichrysum #Copaiba #PeppermintOil #LavenderOil #Adaptiv #BalanceBlend #CheerBlend #NaturalWellness #HolisticHealth #EssentialOilEducation Welcome into our little essential oil world where we talk about the physical and emotional support of our essential oils.   Hi friends, don't forget to leave us a review, your feedback is always welcome, and helps this podcast reach more ears. Join us in our New Facebook Community! Connect on Instagram  Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheEssentialOilScoopPodcast   We upload a brand new episode every Tuesday and Thursday!   Want to learn more about us? theessentialoilscoop.com   Remember to like, share, and subscribe to our podcast so you will be notified every time we upload a brand new episode.  Leave us a review as well, your feedback is always welcome. Also opt-in to our newsletter at https://theessentialoilscoop.com/newsletter   If you have any questions or have subject ideas you would like us to cover please email us at theessentialoilscoop@gmail.com   Tag us on socials using #theessentialoilscoop #essentialoilpodcast #oilpodcast   Disclaimer:  Welcome to The Essential Oil Scoop Podcast. We want to remind our listeners that the information provided in this podcast is for educational purposes only and should not be considered as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The use of essential oils is a personal choice and should be done at your own risk. We are not medical professionals and cannot diagnose, treat, or prescribe any medical condition. Please consult with a qualified healthcare provider before using any essential oils or making changes to your healthcare routine. Any information or opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of any particular organization. Thank you for listening.  

Do tanque e do porta-aviões do século XX aos drones baratos que destroem tanques de milhões, da IA que escolhe alvos em segundos (Lavender, Maven, Claude Mythos) aos robôs que já caminham no campo de batalha: neste episódio mergulhamos na maior revolução da tecnologia de guerra dos últimos 100 anos. Do “laboratório” da Ucrânia de drones FPV e fibra óptica, a IA transformou a decisão de matar em algoritmo, passando pela guerra de narrativas com deepfakes que ninguém mais sabe o que é real e o que está acontecendo. Guerra mais eficiente significa guerra melhor… ou só mais frequente e impessoal? Patronato do SciCast: 1. Patreon SciCast 2. Apoia.se/Scicast 3. Nos ajude via Pix também, chave: contato@scicast.com.br ou acesse o QRcode: Sua pequena contribuição ajuda o Portal Deviante a continuar divulgando Ciência! Contatos: contato@scicast.com.br https://twitter.com/scicastpodcast https://www.facebook.com/scicastpodcast https://www.instagram.com/PortalDeviante/ Fale conosco! E não esqueça de deixar o seu comentário na postagem desse episódio! Expediente: Produção Geral: Tarik Fernandes e André Trapani Equipe de Gravação: Luis Filipe Herdy, Gustavo Rebello, Gabriela Reciputti, Roberto Spinelli, Willian Spengler Citação ABNT: Scicast #692: Guerra sem humanos. Locução: Luis Filipe Herdy, Gustavo Rebello, Gabriela Reciputti, Roberto Spinelli, Willian Spengler. [S.l.] Portal Deviante, 20/07/2026. Podcast. Disponível em: https://www.deviante.com.br/podcasts/scicast-692 Imagem de capa: O drone russo KNV, com munição (verde) à frente e unidade de desenrolar de fibra óptica (em preto) atrás - Divulgação/Uchkuinik Referências e Indicações Sugestões de literatura: REBELLO, Gustavo. O uso militar de IAs: a ficção científica parou de ser inofensiva. Portal Deviante, 17 mar. 2026. Disponível em: https://www.deviante.com.br/noticias/o-uso-militar-de-ias-a-ficcao-cientifica-parou-de-ser-inofensiva/. Acesso em: 29 abr. 2026. HOROWITZ, Michael. Entrevista concedida a Tyler Rogoway et al. How America’s Shahed-136 Kamikaze Drone Clone Became an Indispensable Weapon of War. The War Zone, 9 abr. 2026. Disponível em: https://www.twz.com/news-features/how-americas-shahed-136-clone-became-an-indispensable-weapon-of-war. Acesso em: 29 abr. 2026. BERNSTEIN, Yuval et al. ‘Lavender’: The AI machine directing Israel’s bombing spree in Gaza. +972 Magazine, Tel Aviv, 3 abr. 2024. Disponível em: https://www.972mag.com/lavender-ai-israeli-army-gaza/. Acesso em: 29 abr. 2026. CUKOR, Drew et al. Project Maven: A Marine Colonel, His Team, and the Dawn of AI Warfare. Nova York: HarperCollins, 2026. (Trechos disponíveis em: https://www.wired.com/story/project-maven-katrina-manson-book-excerpt/). DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (EUA). Project Maven (Algorithmic Warfare Cross Functional Team). Washington, DC: DoD, 2017. Disponível em: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_Maven. Acesso em: 29 abr. 2026. FEDOROV, Mykhailo. Ukraine overcomes critical obstacle to using fiber-optic drones. Defense Ministry of Ukraine, Kiev, 21 abr. 2026. Disponível em: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/ukraine-overcomes-critical-obstacle-to-using-fiber-optic-drones/vi-AA21o96u. Acesso em: 29 abr. 2026. FOUNDATION ROBOTICS. Phantom MK-1 humanoid robot deployed to Ukraine for testing. Business Insider, 25 mar. 2026. Disponível em: https://www.businessinsider.com/foundation-humanoid-robot-soldier-ukraine-testing-2026-4. Acesso em: 29 abr. 2026. LEE, Lloyd. Foundation Wants to Build an Army of Humanoid Robot Soldiers. Business Insider, 25 mar. 2026. Disponível em: https://www.businessinsider.com/foundation-humanoid-robot-soldier-ukraine-testing-2026-4. Acesso em: 29 abr. 2026. SCHANAHAN, Jack. Inside the Pentagon’s Project Maven. YouTube, 2026. Disponível em: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Il-DWtgfqTk. Acesso em: 29 abr. 2026.WIRED. Meet the Gods of AI Warfare. Wired, 23 mar. 2026. Disponível em: https://www.wired.com/story/project-maven-katrina-manson-book-excerpt/. Acesso em: 29 abr. 2026. Sugestões de filmes: Decisão de Risco (2015, dir. Gavin Hood) – Eye in the Sky: Drone warfare, “human in the loop” Slaughterbots (2017, curta-metragem da Future of Life Institute) – 8 minutos que mostram enxames de drones autônomos Resistência (2023, dir. Gareth Edwards) – The Creator: Guerra futurista com IA e robôs humanoides Jogos de Guerra (1983) – WarGames: Clássico sobre IA e guerra nuclear automatizada (liga direto com o “Dead Hand”). Sugestões de vídeos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fa8k8IQ1_X0 Sugestões de links: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-07-22/ubi-study-backed-by-openai-s-sam-altman-bolsters-support-for-basic-income https://www.anthropic.com/research/exploring-model-welfare https://www.anthropic.com/research/impact-software-development https://arxiv.org/pdf/2411.00986 Sugestões de games: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II / III (2022-2023) – Uso realista de drones FPV, enxames e guerra eletrônica. DEFCON (2006, ou remakes modernos) – Simulação de guerra nuclear com sistemas automatizados de retaliação. Arma 3 com mods de drones ucranianos (comunidade) – Simulação tática de guerra assimétrica com FPV e fibra óptica. Six Days in Fallujah (2021) – Combate urbano moderno com IA e robótica See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do tanque e do porta-aviões do século XX aos drones baratos que destroem tanques de milhões, da IA que escolhe alvos em segundos (Lavender, Maven, Claude Mythos) aos robôs que já caminham no campo de batalha: neste episódio mergulhamos na maior revolução da tecnologia de guerra dos últimos 100 anos. Do “laboratório” da Ucrânia de drones FPV e fibra óptica, a IA transformou a decisão de matar em algoritmo, passando pela guerra de narrativas com deepfakes que ninguém mais sabe o que é real e o que está acontecendo. Guerra mais eficiente significa guerra melhor… ou só mais frequente e impessoal? Patronato do SciCast: 1. Patreon SciCast 2. Apoia.se/Scicast 3. Nos ajude via Pix também, chave: contato@scicast.com.br ou acesse o QRcode: Sua pequena contribuição ajuda o Portal Deviante a continuar divulgando Ciência! Contatos: contato@scicast.com.br https://twitter.com/scicastpodcast https://www.facebook.com/scicastpodcast https://www.instagram.com/PortalDeviante/ Fale conosco! E não esqueça de deixar o seu comentário na postagem desse episódio! Expediente: Produção Geral: Tarik Fernandes e André Trapani Equipe de Gravação: Luis Filipe Herdy, Gustavo Rebello, Gabriela Reciputti, Roberto Spinelli, Willian Spengler Citação ABNT: Scicast #692: Guerra sem humanos. Locução: Luis Filipe Herdy, Gustavo Rebello, Gabriela Reciputti, Roberto Spinelli, Willian Spengler. [S.l.] Portal Deviante, 20/07/2026. Podcast. Disponível em: https://www.deviante.com.br/podcasts/scicast-692 Imagem de capa: O drone russo KNV, com munição (verde) à frente e unidade de desenrolar de fibra óptica (em preto) atrás – Divulgação/Uchkuinik Referências e Indicações Sugestões de literatura: REBELLO, Gustavo. O uso militar de IAs: a ficção científica parou de ser inofensiva. Portal Deviante, 17 mar. 2026. Disponível em: https://www.deviante.com.br/noticias/o-uso-militar-de-ias-a-ficcao-cientifica-parou-de-ser-inofensiva/. Acesso em: 29 abr. 2026. HOROWITZ, Michael. Entrevista concedida a Tyler Rogoway et al. How America's Shahed-136 Kamikaze Drone Clone Became an Indispensable Weapon of War. The War Zone, 9 abr. 2026. Disponível em: https://www.twz.com/news-features/how-americas-shahed-136-clone-became-an-indispensable-weapon-of-war. Acesso em: 29 abr. 2026. BERNSTEIN, Yuval et al. ‘Lavender': The AI machine directing Israel's bombing spree in Gaza. +972 Magazine, Tel Aviv, 3 abr. 2024. Disponível em: https://www.972mag.com/lavender-ai-israeli-army-gaza/. Acesso em: 29 abr. 2026. CUKOR, Drew et al. Project Maven: A Marine Colonel, His Team, and the Dawn of AI Warfare. Nova York: HarperCollins, 2026. (Trechos disponíveis em: https://www.wired.com/story/project-maven-katrina-manson-book-excerpt/). DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (EUA). Project Maven (Algorithmic Warfare Cross Functional Team). Washington, DC: DoD, 2017. Disponível em: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_Maven. Acesso em: 29 abr. 2026. FEDOROV, Mykhailo. Ukraine overcomes critical obstacle to using fiber-optic drones. Defense Ministry of Ukraine, Kiev, 21 abr. 2026. Disponível em: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/ukraine-overcomes-critical-obstacle-to-using-fiber-optic-drones/vi-AA21o96u. Acesso em: 29 abr. 2026. FOUNDATION ROBOTICS. Phantom MK-1 humanoid robot deployed to Ukraine for testing. Business Insider, 25 mar. 2026. Disponível em: https://www.businessinsider.com/foundation-humanoid-robot-soldier-ukraine-testing-2026-4. Acesso em: 29 abr. 2026. LEE, Lloyd. Foundation Wants to Build an Army of Humanoid Robot Soldiers. Business Insider, 25 mar. 2026. Disponível em: https://www.businessinsider.com/foundation-humanoid-robot-soldier-ukraine-testing-2026-4. Acesso em: 29 abr. 2026. SCHANAHAN, Jack. Inside the Pentagon's Project Maven. YouTube, 2026. Disponível em: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Il-DWtgfqTk. Acesso em: 29 abr. 2026.WIRED. Meet the Gods of AI Warfare. Wired, 23 mar. 2026. Disponível em: https://www.wired.com/story/project-maven-katrina-manson-book-excerpt/. Acesso em: 29 abr. 2026. Sugestões de filmes: Decisão de Risco (2015, dir. Gavin Hood) – Eye in the Sky: Drone warfare, “human in the loop” Slaughterbots (2017, curta-metragem da Future of Life Institute) – 8 minutos que mostram enxames de drones autônomos Resistência (2023, dir. Gareth Edwards) – The Creator: Guerra futurista com IA e robôs humanoides Jogos de Guerra (1983) – WarGames: Clássico sobre IA e guerra nuclear automatizada (liga direto com o “Dead Hand”).   Sugestões de vídeos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fa8k8IQ1_X0 Sugestões de links: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-07-22/ubi-study-backed-by-openai-s-sam-altman-bolsters-support-for-basic-income https://www.anthropic.com/research/exploring-model-welfare https://www.anthropic.com/research/impact-software-development https://arxiv.org/pdf/2411.00986 Sugestões de games: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II / III (2022-2023) – Uso realista de drones FPV, enxames e guerra eletrônica. DEFCON (2006, ou remakes modernos) – Simulação de guerra nuclear com sistemas automatizados de retaliação. Arma 3 com mods de drones ucranianos (comunidade) – Simulação tática de guerra assimétrica com FPV e fibra óptica. Six Days in Fallujah (2021) – Combate urbano moderno com IA e robótica

Lavender Vyxn, Ben Silverio, and Ansel Burch are pop culture observers/content creators/excellent friends who can travel back in time to make everything exactly the way they want. They won't do it, but trust us: they could. Welcome to the conversation pit. We're talking about life with Lavender, including all the joys of performing, friendship, and being genuine online. Check out some poetry in the Cornish Language: https://youtu.be/eL7SpbFxyIA?si=PB5y1fp6qyqbgTe1Find us online! Find Lavender Vyxn on Instagram, Twitch, and YouTube. Ben is @bsilverio20 on Instagram, and letterboxed among others.Ansel Burch is @TheIndecisionist on IG, Facebook, Yowsa, Blusky, Reddit, and Threads. Check out TRRPG Pickup Con, a free online gaming event for TTRPG nerds to meet new people and try new games! TTRPGPickupCon.comCome back next month for our next movie. Make sure your subscription is active because it's still Time 2 Party.

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Fluent Fiction - French: Lavender Skies & Stolen Baskets: A Bastille Day Surprise Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2026-07-18-07-38-19-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Les champs de lavande s'étendaient à perte de vue, un océan de violet sous le soleil éblouissant de l'été.En: The lavender fields stretched as far as the eye could see, an ocean of purple under the dazzling summer sun.Fr: Il était fêté ce jour-là, le quatorze juillet, la Bastille Day.En: It was celebrated that day, the fourteenth of July, la Bastille Day.Fr: L'air embaumait la lavande, se mêlant aux sons joyeux de la musique et des rires.En: The air was scented with lavender, mingling with the joyful sounds of music and laughter.Fr: Luc, Chloé et Marc étaient venus pour célébrer, remplis d'enthousiasme.En: Luc, Chloé, and Marc came to celebrate, filled with enthusiasm.Fr: Luc avait planifié une surprise spéciale pour Chloé.En: Luc had planned a special surprise for Chloé.Fr: Il voulait un pique-nique parfait pour lui montrer ses sentiments.En: He wanted a perfect picnic to show her his feelings.Fr: Cependant, Luc était un peu distrait.En: However, Luc was a little distracted.Fr: Il avait passé des heures à préparer un panier avec soin.En: He had spent hours carefully preparing a basket.Fr: Mais... le panier a disparu!En: But... the basket disappeared!Fr: Chloé et Marc profitaient de l'atmosphère festive, alors que Luc, pris de panique, fixait l'endroit où son panier devait se trouver.En: Chloé and Marc enjoyed the festive atmosphere while Luc, in a panic, stared at the spot where his basket was supposed to be.Fr: Marc, avec son sourire espiègle, proposa son aide, sentant l'occasion d'une nouvelle blague.En: Marc, with his mischievous smile, offered his help, sensing the opportunity for a new joke.Fr: « On doit retrouver le panier, avant que Chloé ne s'en rende compte », dit Luc, s'efforçant de garder son calme.En: "We must find the basket before Chloé notices," said Luc, trying to keep calm.Fr: Marc rit doucement, puis hocha de la tête, prêt à s'amuser un peu.En: Marc laughed softly, then nodded, ready for some fun.Fr: Ils se mirent à suivre une piste, Luc persuadé que quelqu'un avait pris son panier par erreur pendant le festival.En: They started following a lead, Luc convinced that someone had taken his basket by mistake during the festival.Fr: En chemin, Marc chuchotait des idées farfelues, rendant l'enquête plus comique qu'efficace.En: Along the way, Marc whispered silly ideas, making the investigation more comical than effective.Fr: Finalement, ils aperçurent le panier... mais il bougeait!En: Finally, they spotted the basket... but it was moving!Fr: Le panier se trouvait parmi les participants d'une course improvisée à travers les champs.En: The basket was among the participants of an impromptu race through the fields.Fr: Sans réfléchir, Luc se lança à sa poursuite, s'insérant involontairement dans la course, sous les yeux amusés des spectateurs.En: Without thinking, Luc dashed after it, inadvertently joining the race, under the amused eyes of the spectators.Fr: Le public acclama Luc, pensant qu'il était un coureur enthousiaste.En: The crowd cheered for Luc, thinking he was an enthusiastic runner.Fr: À bout de souffle, mais déterminé, Luc réussit à rattraper le panier.En: Out of breath but determined, Luc managed to catch up with the basket.Fr: Il réalisa avec surprise que le panier en question n'était pas le bon.En: He realized with surprise that the basket in question was not the right one.Fr: Juste à ce moment-là, Chloé apparut, sourire aux lèvres, tenant le véritable panier dans ses mains.En: Just then, Chloé appeared, smiling, holding the real basket in her hands.Fr: « Surprise!En: "Surprise!"Fr: » s'exclama-t-elle.En: she exclaimed.Fr: « Je l'avais pris pour ajouter quelques surprises.En: "I took it to add some surprises.Fr: J'ai vu ta performance de loin, et je dois dire, j'ai adoré!En: I saw your performance from afar, and I must say, I loved it!"Fr: » Luc, embarrassé mais soulagé, se mit à rire avec elle.En: Luc, embarrassed but relieved, started to laugh with her.Fr: Ils s'installèrent finalement pour leur pique-nique.En: They finally settled for their picnic.Fr: Le soleil commençait à se coucher, teignant le ciel de couleurs chaudes.En: The sun began to set, tinting the sky with warm colors.Fr: Les feux d'artifice illuminèrent le firmament, éclatant en arcs lumineux au-dessus d'eux.En: Fireworks lit up the sky, bursting in arcs of light above them.Fr: Assis côte à côte, Chloé chuchota : « Tu sais, Luc, ce n'était pas parfait.En: Sitting side by side, Chloé whispered, "You know, Luc, it wasn't perfect.Fr: Mais c'était mémorable.En: But it was memorable."Fr: » Luc sourit, réalisant qu'à travers l'imprévu, il avait conquis le cœur de Chloé.En: Luc smiled, realizing that through the unexpected, he had won Chloé's heart.Fr: La soirée se termina sur des éclats de rire et de lumière, avec Luc plus confiant que jamais, sachant que l'imperfection a aussi sa beauté.En: The evening ended with bursts of laughter and light, with Luc more confident than ever, knowing that imperfection also has its beauty. Vocabulary Words:the fields: les champsthe sea: l'océandazzling: éblouissantthe air: l'airthe laughter: les riresfilled: remplisplanned: planifiécarefully: avec soindisappeared: a disparuin a panic: pris de paniquemischievous: espièglethe opportunity: l'occasiona joke: une blagueto notice: s'en rendre comptea lead: une pistemistake: erreurwhispered: chuchotaitsilly: farfeluescomical: comiquespotted: aperçurentdetermined: déterminéthe spectators: les spectateursout of breath: à bout de soufflesurprise: surpriseembarrassed: embarrasséto settle: s'installèrentto set (the sun): se couchersky: firmamentthe bursts: les éclatsconfident: confiant

Stacey Copeland, Assistant Professor of Cultural Heritage and Identity at the Centre for Media and Journalism Studies at the University of Groningen, joins Jana Byars to talk about⁠ Lavender Sounds: From Lesbian Radio to Queer Feminist Soundwork⁠ (University of Michigan Press, 2026) delves into lesbian radio history and its evolution into queer feminist podcasting today, exploring the politics, aesthetics, and cultural activism embedded in queer feminist soundwork. Through deeply personal and archival explorations, Stacey Copeland traces the emergence of queer feminist soundwork—a unique blend of community-led storytelling, political resistance, and creative expression rooted in feminist and LGBTQ+ activism. At the heart of the book lies a powerful idea: sound is not just heard but felt, connecting generations through shared voices and struggles. In conversation with award-winning and cutting-edge queer and feminist podcast producers from across Canada and the U.S., Lavender Sounds invites us to turn a feminist embodied ear to the past to uncover the ways gender, race, and sexual orientations are embedded in our everyday media listening practices. From pioneering Canadian radio shows like Vancouver's The Lesbian Show and Montreal's Dykes on Mykes to today's queer chumcasts and audio documentary, Lavender Sounds is a journey through auditory landscapes where joy, protest, intimacy, and identity intersect. This book opens a vibrant conversation about how radio and podcasting are vital tools for marginalized communities to connect, create, and claim space in the media world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Stacey Copeland, Assistant Professor of Cultural Heritage and Identity at the Centre for Media and Journalism Studies at the University of Groningen, joins Jana Byars to talk about⁠ Lavender Sounds: From Lesbian Radio to Queer Feminist Soundwork⁠ (University of Michigan Press, 2026) delves into lesbian radio history and its evolution into queer feminist podcasting today, exploring the politics, aesthetics, and cultural activism embedded in queer feminist soundwork. Through deeply personal and archival explorations, Stacey Copeland traces the emergence of queer feminist soundwork—a unique blend of community-led storytelling, political resistance, and creative expression rooted in feminist and LGBTQ+ activism. At the heart of the book lies a powerful idea: sound is not just heard but felt, connecting generations through shared voices and struggles. In conversation with award-winning and cutting-edge queer and feminist podcast producers from across Canada and the U.S., Lavender Sounds invites us to turn a feminist embodied ear to the past to uncover the ways gender, race, and sexual orientations are embedded in our everyday media listening practices. From pioneering Canadian radio shows like Vancouver's The Lesbian Show and Montreal's Dykes on Mykes to today's queer chumcasts and audio documentary, Lavender Sounds is a journey through auditory landscapes where joy, protest, intimacy, and identity intersect. This book opens a vibrant conversation about how radio and podcasting are vital tools for marginalized communities to connect, create, and claim space in the media world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/gender-studies

Stacey Copeland, Assistant Professor of Cultural Heritage and Identity at the Centre for Media and Journalism Studies at the University of Groningen, joins Jana Byars to talk about⁠ Lavender Sounds: From Lesbian Radio to Queer Feminist Soundwork⁠ (University of Michigan Press, 2026) delves into lesbian radio history and its evolution into queer feminist podcasting today, exploring the politics, aesthetics, and cultural activism embedded in queer feminist soundwork. Through deeply personal and archival explorations, Stacey Copeland traces the emergence of queer feminist soundwork—a unique blend of community-led storytelling, political resistance, and creative expression rooted in feminist and LGBTQ+ activism. At the heart of the book lies a powerful idea: sound is not just heard but felt, connecting generations through shared voices and struggles. In conversation with award-winning and cutting-edge queer and feminist podcast producers from across Canada and the U.S., Lavender Sounds invites us to turn a feminist embodied ear to the past to uncover the ways gender, race, and sexual orientations are embedded in our everyday media listening practices. From pioneering Canadian radio shows like Vancouver's The Lesbian Show and Montreal's Dykes on Mykes to today's queer chumcasts and audio documentary, Lavender Sounds is a journey through auditory landscapes where joy, protest, intimacy, and identity intersect. This book opens a vibrant conversation about how radio and podcasting are vital tools for marginalized communities to connect, create, and claim space in the media world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/music

Stacey Copeland, Assistant Professor of Cultural Heritage and Identity at the Centre for Media and Journalism Studies at the University of Groningen, joins Jana Byars to talk about⁠ Lavender Sounds: From Lesbian Radio to Queer Feminist Soundwork⁠ (University of Michigan Press, 2026) delves into lesbian radio history and its evolution into queer feminist podcasting today, exploring the politics, aesthetics, and cultural activism embedded in queer feminist soundwork. Through deeply personal and archival explorations, Stacey Copeland traces the emergence of queer feminist soundwork—a unique blend of community-led storytelling, political resistance, and creative expression rooted in feminist and LGBTQ+ activism. At the heart of the book lies a powerful idea: sound is not just heard but felt, connecting generations through shared voices and struggles. In conversation with award-winning and cutting-edge queer and feminist podcast producers from across Canada and the U.S., Lavender Sounds invites us to turn a feminist embodied ear to the past to uncover the ways gender, race, and sexual orientations are embedded in our everyday media listening practices. From pioneering Canadian radio shows like Vancouver's The Lesbian Show and Montreal's Dykes on Mykes to today's queer chumcasts and audio documentary, Lavender Sounds is a journey through auditory landscapes where joy, protest, intimacy, and identity intersect. This book opens a vibrant conversation about how radio and podcasting are vital tools for marginalized communities to connect, create, and claim space in the media world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/lgbtq-studies

Stacey Copeland, Assistant Professor of Cultural Heritage and Identity at the Centre for Media and Journalism Studies at the University of Groningen, joins Jana Byars to talk about⁠ Lavender Sounds: From Lesbian Radio to Queer Feminist Soundwork⁠ (University of Michigan Press, 2026) delves into lesbian radio history and its evolution into queer feminist podcasting today, exploring the politics, aesthetics, and cultural activism embedded in queer feminist soundwork. Through deeply personal and archival explorations, Stacey Copeland traces the emergence of queer feminist soundwork—a unique blend of community-led storytelling, political resistance, and creative expression rooted in feminist and LGBTQ+ activism. At the heart of the book lies a powerful idea: sound is not just heard but felt, connecting generations through shared voices and struggles. In conversation with award-winning and cutting-edge queer and feminist podcast producers from across Canada and the U.S., Lavender Sounds invites us to turn a feminist embodied ear to the past to uncover the ways gender, race, and sexual orientations are embedded in our everyday media listening practices. From pioneering Canadian radio shows like Vancouver's The Lesbian Show and Montreal's Dykes on Mykes to today's queer chumcasts and audio documentary, Lavender Sounds is a journey through auditory landscapes where joy, protest, intimacy, and identity intersect. This book opens a vibrant conversation about how radio and podcasting are vital tools for marginalized communities to connect, create, and claim space in the media world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/communications

Stacey Copeland, Assistant Professor of Cultural Heritage and Identity at the Centre for Media and Journalism Studies at the University of Groningen, joins Jana Byars to talk about⁠ Lavender Sounds: From Lesbian Radio to Queer Feminist Soundwork⁠ (University of Michigan Press, 2026) delves into lesbian radio history and its evolution into queer feminist podcasting today, exploring the politics, aesthetics, and cultural activism embedded in queer feminist soundwork. Through deeply personal and archival explorations, Stacey Copeland traces the emergence of queer feminist soundwork—a unique blend of community-led storytelling, political resistance, and creative expression rooted in feminist and LGBTQ+ activism. At the heart of the book lies a powerful idea: sound is not just heard but felt, connecting generations through shared voices and struggles. In conversation with award-winning and cutting-edge queer and feminist podcast producers from across Canada and the U.S., Lavender Sounds invites us to turn a feminist embodied ear to the past to uncover the ways gender, race, and sexual orientations are embedded in our everyday media listening practices. From pioneering Canadian radio shows like Vancouver's The Lesbian Show and Montreal's Dykes on Mykes to today's queer chumcasts and audio documentary, Lavender Sounds is a journey through auditory landscapes where joy, protest, intimacy, and identity intersect. This book opens a vibrant conversation about how radio and podcasting are vital tools for marginalized communities to connect, create, and claim space in the media world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/sound-studies

We are the choices we make. Good guy? Bad guy? We decide that every day until our last day. On this week's podcast, we're exploring how heroism and villainism mingle in Lavender Jack, the pulp adventure from cartoonist Dan Schkade. We're considering when to swim with society and when to swim against it, and how comic book vigilante justice too often forgets its own messaging. Lavender Jack, originally published on Webtoon, is where Schkade cracked the comic strip medium, preparing him to take over Flash Gordon, where he now lives daily. We discuss why these pulp adventurers appeal so profoundly to him, and how their tales can be told with a contemporary bite. It's the perfect discussion to prepare us for next week's plunge into San Diego Comic-Con, where we'll be moderating three panels and attempting to interview all the comic book celebrity guests. We're in plug-goblin-mode during the intro, barely containing our excitement for the year's biggest comic book event. If you thought our July 2026 coverage was already intense, oh boy, strap in. Lavender Jack is written, illustrated, and lettered by Dan Schkade. It's colored by Jenn Manley Lee. Volume One is currently available from Dark Horse Comics, and you can expect Volume 2 on September 29th. Make sure you're following Dan Schkade on Instagram and Bluesky. Other Relevant Links to This Week's Episode: Subscribe to the Comic Book Couples Counseling YouTube Channel Watch The Stacks, Comic Creators Name Their Favorite Comics Previously on CBCC: Dan Schkade on Flash Gordon Comic Book Club: Spider-Man: Brand New Day at Meanwhile...Coffee in Herndon, Virginia, on 8/2 at 3:30 PM Final Round of Plugs (PHEW): Support the Podcast by Joining OUR PATREON COMMUNITY. And, of course, follow Comic Book Couples Counseling on Facebook, on Instagram, and on Bluesky @CBCCPodcast, and you can follow hosts Brad Gullickson @MouthDork & Lisa Gullickson @sidewalksiren. Send us your Words of Affirmation by leaving us a 5-star Review on Apple Podcasts. Continue your conversation with CBCC by hopping over to our website, where we have reviews, essays, and numerous interviews with comic book creators. Podcast logo by Jesse Lonergan and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou. This Week's Sponsors The Future is Calling! 2000 AD is the Galaxy's Greatest Comic, with new issues published every single week! Every 32-page issue of 2000 AD brings you the best in sci-fi and horror, featuring characters like Judge Dredd, Rogue Trooper, and more. Get a print subscription to 2000 AD and it'll arrive to your mailbox every week - and your first issue is free! Or subscribe digitally, and you can download DRM-free copies of each issue for only $9 a month. That's 128 pages of incredible comics every month for less than $10! Head to 2000AD.com and click on ‘subscribe' now – or download the 2000 AD app and start reading today! What happens when the love of your life is buried on the other side of the country, and you're a ghost who can't leave your grave? That's the beautifully haunting setup of Till Death, a new romantic horror-comedy from Michael Schwartz, Rachael Schaefer, and artist Gaia Cardinali now on Kickstarter from Clover Press! Vivian has waited decades for her husband to join her in the afterlife. But when she discovers he's been buried across the country, she makes a deal with Mack, a man whose near-death experience allows him to see ghosts. We've read Till Death, and we absolutely loved it. It's a bold, original four-color romance, fitting snugly inside comics' most unsung genre. Till Death is on Kickstarter now. Visit the campaign and make your pledge today! Third Eye Comics is opening its biggest store ever: Third Eye 97, a 10,000-square-foot comic, game, and collectibles mega-store inside a former Walmart in Glen Burnie, Maryland, with the doors opening July 25th. Grand opening month goes huge with a Rob Liefeld signing at the new flagship on July 31st, the legend behind Youngblood, Deadpool, and Cable, live and in person. Can't make it to Maryland? The entire Third Eye world ships to your door at thirdeyecomics.com: new releases, back issues, games, and exclusives, sent anywhere with Third Eye Ships. See Third Eye's massive inventory while watching THE STACKS and then order those same books your favorite creators talk about online! Use codeword: STACKSORDIE for 15% off your order! The Alamo Drafthouse in Winchester, Va is not only unlike any theater in America; it's unlike any Alamo Drafthouse. It's a franchise. In fact, it's the first Alamo Drafthouse location outside of Texas. On July 5th, their Film Club is celebrating America's 250th with the 85th Anniversary of the Greatest Movie Ever Made, Citizen Kane! They'll have an encore screening of Kane on Wednesday, July 8th, too. Film Club is great, but so is their Psycho Cinema series hosted by Faye. On July 14th, they're screening truly one of the best bad movies of all time, Samurai Cop. Golly, have you even lived until you've seen Samurai Cop on the big screen? I think not. Get your tickets today!

This week on the Long Island Tea Podcast, we're celebrating one of Long Island's most beautiful summer traditions with a visit to Lavender By the Bay on the North Fork! Surrounded by thousands of blooming lavender plants, Sharon and Stacy sit down with co-owner Chanan Rozenbaum to learn how this family-owned farm has become one of Long Island's most iconic summer destinations.Sharon and Stacy also catch us up on the grand reopening of the Tesla Science Center at Wardenclyffe, an elegant afternoon at OHEKA Castle's Formal Garden Party, and a special family milestone as Sharon takes her daughter to her very first concert. Plus, they're sharing hometown success stories, hidden gems, wildlife encounters, and plenty of ways to make the most of summer on Long Island.#ShowUsYourLongIslanderThis week's spotlight features Long Island native Carolyn Miller, who is returning home to headline a free concert at Heckscher Park in Huntington during the Huntington Summer Arts Festival.Show us YOUR Long Islander by sending us a DM or emailing spillthetea@discoverlongisland.com.#TasteOfLongIslandPeak lavender season has arrived at Lavender By the Bay, and this week we're joined by co-owner Chanan Rozenbaum to learn how the beloved North Fork destination has become one of Long Island's favorite summer traditions.From the breathtaking lavender fields to handcrafted products in the farm shop, Chanan shares the story behind the farm, what makes visiting during peak bloom so special, and why families return year after year to experience the beauty of lavender season.#HiddenGemsUncorkedThis week's hidden gem is 67 Steps Beach in Greenport.#LongIslandLifeThis week we're discussing:-The return of the 31st Annual Stony Brook Film Festival, bringing world premieres, acclaimed independent films, and filmmaker Q&A sessions to Long Island.-Long Island native Matt Seelinger achieving his lifelong dream by making his Major League Baseball debut with the New York Mets-A free community nature walk at Indian Island County Park in Riverhead, offering families the opportunity to explore Long Island's incredible wildlife and natural beauty.-Discover Long Island's newest summer travel blog, highlighting some of the best destinations, hidden gems, and coastal escapes to explore this season.#WildThingsOfTheWeekThis week we're sharing two unforgettable wildlife stories:-Apollo, a 13-year-old Shih Tzu, who was miraculously reunited with his Florida family after somehow traveling more than 1,000 miles and ending up at a Long Island animal shelter.-An endangered fin whale making a rare appearance off the coast of Hampton Bays, giving local drone photographer Virginia Fitzgerald an incredible once-in-a-lifetime encounter with the second-largest animal on Earth.#ThisWeekendOnLongIslandFriday, July 1731st Annual Stony Brook Film Festival – Staller Center for the Arts | Stony Brook (All Weekend)Adventureland Drone Light Show – Adventureland | East FarmingdaleWild Child: A Tribute to The Doors – The Paramount | HuntingtonBeautiful: The Carole King Musical – The Argyle Theatre | Babylon (All Weekend)Hamptons Greek Festival – Dormition of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church | Southampton (All Weekend)Saturday, July 18Sunset Music: Dan Bailey Tribe – Wölffer Wine Stand | SagaponackLive Music with Katt Rardi – Bridge Lane Wine | MattituckHow to Make a Comic Book Workshop – Gallery North | SetauketMattituck Summer Concert Series – Veterans Memorial Park | MattituckSunday, July 19Antique Car Show – Sagtikos Manor | Bay ShoreFIFA World Cup Final Watch Party – Patchogue-Medford Library | PatchogueBroadway Under the Stars – Celebrate Saint James Summer Concert Series | St. JamesFor more events happening across Long Island, visit discoverlongisland.com/events.#CelebriTEALong Island native Melissa Joan Hart and her mother, Paula Hart, will receive the inaugural Vanguard Legacy Award during the first-ever Sayville International Film Festival this August. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Ken and Lisa Watters-Lain of Watters Garden Center in Prescott share garden lavender do's and don'ts. Lavender is one of the most popular plants for adding fragrance and beauty to the landscape, but it does best with the right care. They also answer common questions about aphids and how to manage these persistent garden pests. Tune in if you've been thinking about adding lavender to your landscape or improving the plants you already have!Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network/

Legendary podcaster and founder of Maximum Fun Jesse Thorn joins Ash and Brandon for summer speedruns, a Def Jam: Vendetta update, and the besta Bethesda. Hosted by Alex Jaffe, with Ash Parrish, Brandon Sheffield, and Jesse Thorn. Edited by Esper Quinn, original music by Kurt Feldman. Watch episodes with full video on YouTube Discuss this episode in the Insert Credit Forums SHOW NOTES: Vampire Diphthong Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles “Striker to the line! Leg it! Leg it!” selectbutton podcast Topher Florence GameRankings.com WatchMojo Splitscreen Kotaku Retronauts Bonk series PC Engine Sega Saturn Taito Gamasutra GDC Jordan, Jesse, Go! Jordan Morris Judge John Hodgman Bullseye with Jesse Thorn Maximum Fun Jesse Thorn Monk Never Not Funny Archive.org 1: What's going on with speedrunning lately? (04:30) Summer Games Done Quick Kotaku: 8 Incredible Speedruns You Have To Watch Right Now Balatro by adef in 1:04:49 Tetris by meme and huff 36:00 Sonic Dream Team by huds601 and Argick in 1:06:25 Hollow Knight: Silksong by mathulu in 1:42:41 Peanut Butter the Speedrunning Dog Ken Griffey Jr. Presents MLB by Peanut Butter the Dog & JSR_ in 29:48 Mr. Bones by shmumbler and Spectral in 36:09 Ep. 423 - Explode My Bones Gracie's Game Gauntlet Superman 64 Wayne's World Costco Connection Gray Matter Inc. The Crow: City of Angels God Hand 2: How are old bad games bad differently from how new bad games are bad? (11:32) PowerWash Simulator Roblox Call of Ponchy: Mahjong Warfare 3: Design a new Def Jam fighting game for 2026 (17:11) Def Jam: Vendetta PaRappa the Rapper Scarface Ludacris WC Jay-Z Mankind Stone Cold Steve Austin Wu-Tang: Shaolin Style Shaq Fu Wu-Tang: Rise of the Deceiver Evan Narcisse Zoe Tunnell Carmen Electra Lil' Kim Megan Thee Stallion Bayonetta Umamusume: Pretty Derby Crazy Taxi series Cappadonna Chap hop MC Chris They Might Be Giants John Hodgman Musique concrète Mr.B The Gentleman Rhymer Trap Grime Drill King of Fighters series Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1 + 2 Snoop Dogg Jean-Michel Basquiat Too Short Roxanne Shante Yakuza series E-40 4: Are video games artsy? (25:27) Katamari Damacy Walking simulator Yume Nikki Tactile Dome Viewfinder 5: LeFish asks, would you rather live one year of your life with big head mode, loudly speak like a Mario, or only be able to walk like you're tank controlled? (34:07) Big Head Mode Mario Tank controls Charles Martinet Metaphor: ReFantazio Yes Man Eat Pray Love Granada Pop'n Tanks! Bolo Girls und Panzer series Armored Core series Cowboy Bebop Yoko Kanno 6: What's the best-a Bethesda? (43:27) The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Starfield Fallout series IHRA Professional Drag Racing 2005 Mass Effect series Ghostwire: Tokyo Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus Wolfenstein 3D Ghost of Yotei Kumail Nanjiani Fallout Taskmaster Peacemaker Steve Agee Paul Scheer Suicide Squad John Ostrander John Economos James Gunn Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985) Paul Rubens Dana Gould Gex Dr. Zaius Hanging With Dr. Z Planet of the Apes series Blaine Capatch The Merv Griffin Show (Seinfeld) LIGHTNING ROUND: Equip This On (56:33) Iori Yagami Red Soma Cruz Kazuma Kiryu The Bouncer (Sion Barzahd) Sora Kefka Luso Clemens Alucard Tingle Recommendations and Outro (01:21:18): Jesse: Delete Out of the Park Baseball off your work computer, The Larry Sanders Show, Vincent Price Art Museum, Vincent Price vs. Peter Lorre in Wine Tasting Contest Ash: Unbeatable OST, Theater of Blood (1973) Brandon: Stella Chang's music, the films of Marc Price This week's Insert Credit Show is brought to you by patrons like you. Thank you. Subscribe: RSS, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more!

Send us Fan MailDid you know that lavender has been treasured for thousands of years? From ancient Roman gardens to modern-day cottage borders, this beautifully scented plant has a rich history—and it's still one of the most popular plants for gardeners today.In this episode of our gardening podcast, we explore the fascinating history of lavender, why it has remained a garden favourite for centuries, and share our top tips for growing healthy, fragrant lavender that flowers year after year.You'll learn:

“Questions, concerns, queries?” Lets chat!ITS ALL ABOUT THE LONGER GAME! In part 2 of Long Bloomers, The McFarlands dive into the perennials and annuals that round out the group.  Its a fast paced, lengthly list that will have you inspired to design. Matt gushes about his son getting his first pair of workbooks. "What do you consider a long bloomer when it comes to perennials?"ROZANNE PERENNIAL GERANIUM!!!   Lets do it again. IT BLOOMS FOR 16 - 18 weeks.  You read that right!Dicentra formosa 'luxuriant.' AWESOME, just AWESOME.  Matt details his concerns with this long bloomer.  It's not a game changer but there is some caution necessary. This would be one of Tinkerbelle's favourite plants. Lynne details Bleeding Heart varieties. Phlox - the colours are to die for.  Jack highlights the awesomeness of these perennials. You have to see the "Sunset Coral Phlox" to believe it. The City Garden Black Eyed Susie is amazing but really tough to get.What is a "spike garden?"Jack takes great delight in knocking Yarrow.  Why? He doesn't knock sedum and he's right not to!Corepsis is a really cool perennial.  You'll find out why. Matt stopped using Lavender but he thinks that's about to change.  You'll hear the story. The Adobe Orange Sombrero Coneflower works The McFarlands into a lather.  Clematis caps the show off.Tune in. Looking to book a consult for your property?  We'd love to help.  CLICK HERE.

Today - Bisbee’s Lavender Pit shared-use path now has a $100,000 city backstop, but whether that money is ever used will depend on what the next round of bids brings.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The summer literary streak continues with past Read With Jenna authors Meredith Lavender and Kendall Shores! Their latest mystery, Perfect Life, is the kind of fizzy summer thriller that will have you flying through the pages.I absolutely loved chatting with this writing duo. I'm always fascinated by the collaborative writing process and Meredith and Kendall shared so much about creating their sophomore novel. We also chatted about celebrity book clubs, the importance of setting, their inspiration behind the story and so much more.Some authors just feel like instant friends, and Meredith and Kendall are exactly that. They are an absolute joy to talk with. I already can't wait to have them back on the podcast!

Excited to welcome back Susan Ottaviano to chat about her newest book, Plants That Heal.Plants That Heal by Susan Ottaviano and Chris Young is an illustrated guide that beautifully intertwines practical plant wisdom with soulful reflections, offering readers accessible methods to nurture their bodies, calm their minds, and reconnect with nature. This collaboration follows their prior success with The Green Witch's Guide to Magical Plants and Flowers (Skyhorse, 2023). Plants That Heal presents simple, approachable recipes ranging from teas, tonics, and elixirs to body care, home remedies, and seasonal dishes.Eight core themes—healing the mind, body, home, soul, heart, skin, hair, sleep, and life equips readers with tools to integrate wellness practices into their daily routines. It features easy-to-follow instructions for crafting herbal infusions, soothing bath blends, and delectable dishes like lavender-infused chocolates, watermelon and mint granita, and hibiscus-poached pears. Every recipe is vegan-friendly, designed to enhance well-being, relaxation, and joy.What sets this book apart is its stunning illustrations and wellness insights, making it both art and guide. Plants That Heal is a keepsake meant for display by your bed, in your kitchen, or on your altar. You'll find: - Intentional Entertaining: Host gatherings from summer garden parties to intimate rituals, incorporating healing foods and plant-based elements such as garden goddess dips, refreshing strawberry cocktails, and vegan cakes.- World of Beauty: Create your own tincture and oils for rejuvenation, including Inner Peace Oil, Cleopatra's Seducing Oil, and Josephine's Violet Serenity Bath Salts, among others.- Eat Healthy to Heal: Enjoy salads and seasonal recipes that nourish the body, featuring delights like Blood Orange Tonic, Cherry and Oatmeal Energy Balls, and Chilled Carrot and Ginger Soup.- Real Life Plant-Based Living: Find simple, approachable ways to weave plant wisdom into daily routines for improved health and balance, with ideas like Lavender and Sage Cleansing Sticks, Pomander Balls, and Orange and Eucalyptus Cleaning Spray.Find the book and Susan:Book: https://www.skyhorsepublishing.com/9781510785380/plants-that-heal/Website: 2greenwitches.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/2greenwitchesSusan has been a groundbreaking food stylist and recipe developer for over twenty years. Her work has been featured in magazines, cookbooks, and advertisements from Bon Appétit to Grey Goose to Uber Eats.Best known as the lead singer for the pop band Book of Love, Susan and her bandmates recorded five albums for Warner Brothers Records/Sire Records. Book of Love was a fixture on the Billboard Dance Club charts throughout the 1980s and 1990s, with multiple hits in the top ten. The group reunited in 2016 for a sold-out world tour to mark their 30th Anniversary.Her evocative artwork, which explores food, femininity, and sexuality, has been featured in numerous gallery shows, including a Spring 2023 group show titled “Eat It” at Collar Works Arts Organization.She earned a BFA in Painting from The Philadelphia College of Art and has been awarded post-graduate certificates from the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park and the Institute of Culinary Education in New York City. She lives in New York's East Village.

Aromatherapy is much more than "essential oils," it is an experience. One that connects you with nature no matter where you are; one that inherently connects mind and body. Are you ready to tap into your chemical sense of smell and the chemistry of plants? Tune in and join Amy Anthony to question and explore the world of Aromatic plants and their preciously concentrated essential oils.Website: https://nycaromatica.com/

Imagine spending 15 years working for one nonprofit organization.Fifteen years of your time. Your energy. Your dedication.Now imagine having the chance to sit down with the version of yourself from Day One. What would you say?In my latest episode of The Nonprofit Insider Podcast Summer Fundraising Series, I sit down with Amy Lavender, Vice President of Development at Adelante Development Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico.We discuss the advice she'd give her younger self, why building nonprofit partnerships is much harder than it looks, how the rising cost of groceries has changed donor conversations, and what it's like leading development efforts across multiple organizations.Listen to the episode on Apple here: https://bit.ly/Ep80TheNonprofitInsiderPodcastAppleListen to the episode on Spotify here: https://bit.ly/Ep80TheNonprofitInsiderPodcastSpotifyAnd be sure to subscribe to us however you take in media:YouTube-https://bit.ly/TheNonprofitInsiderPodcastYouTube ShortsInstagram-bit.ly/TheNonprofitInsiderPodcastTikTok-https://bit.ly/TheNonprofitInsiderPodcastTikTok"Nonprofit Conversations Worth Having"

"Newsflash, no one is coming to save you. This life of yours is 100% your responsibility." Brett Lavender had no father from age 6, no mother from age 19, and no family left by the time he was 20. What he built from that — over decades of hard experience, deliberate self-work, and thousands of hours performing in front of crowds across every walk of life — is one of the most honest frameworks for masculine presence and communication you're likely to hear on this show. Brett created the Persuasive Lion program, built around what he calls the Lost Languages: eye contact, body language, facial expression, tone of voice — the fundamental communication tools that technology has stripped from a generation of men. From there he goes deeper into nervous system regulation, stoicism, and a single contract he asks every client to make with himself: protect your calm nervous system at all costs. The conversation between Nicky and Brett covers the difference between performance and presence, why aggression is the wrong answer in nearly every situation a man will face, and what it looks like to be the rock in the ocean that the waves crash against — at home, in business, and inside your own head. Brett is also honest about his own floor: suicidal at 22, a bottle of vodka a day, no safety net. His message isn't a pep talk. It's a man who's been there, done the work, and has something real to say about what it takes to come back. Learn more & connect Brett Lavender / The Persuasive Lion: https://www.thepersuasivelion.com Resources mentioned The Persuasive Lion / The Lost Languages by Brett Lavender — https://www.thepersuasivelion.com The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday — https://www.amazon.com/Daily-Stoic-Meditations-Wisdom-Perseverance/dp/0735211736 The Way of the Superior Man by David Deida — https://www.amazon.com/Way-Superior-Man-Challenges-Anniversary/dp/1622038320 Sovereign Circle: https://www.sovereignman.ca/sovereign-circle You're invited to come to a Sovereign Circle meeting to experience it for yourself. To learn more, go to https://www.sovereignman.ca/. While you're there, check out the Battle Ready program and check out the store for Sovereign Man t-shirts, hats, and books.

Des drones téléguidés à distance, des armes suggérées selon le type de la mission et les conditions sur le terrain, des rapports d'analyse disponibles quelques minutes après les frappes… L'intelligence artificielle est déjà sur les champs de bataille. L'armée israélienne, par exemple, a déclaré y avoir recouru au Liban et à Gaza dès 2023, par le biais de deux logiciels nommés Habsora (« Evangile ») et Lavender.Ce n'est pas la seule armée au monde à recourir l'IA. Les Etats-Unis, l'Ukraine et la France ont, par exemple, noué des partenariats avec des acteurs du secteur. A commencer par l'entreprise américaine Palantir, qui assume vouloir devenir la figure de proue de l'IA dans la guerre et même, à terme, « l'entreprise la plus importante au monde ».Palantir n'est pas la seule à se positionner sur ce secteur émergent et stratégique : depuis deux ans, des innovations sont sans cesse proposées aux états-majors des grandes puissances mondiales par une myriade de start-up. Et cette révolution militaire à l'œuvre repousse les barrières éthiques de la guerre.Où et comment l'IA est-elle aujourd'hui employée sur les champs de bataille ? A quels besoins des armées l'intelligence artificielle répond-elle ? Faut-il légiférer sur son déploiement ou n'est-ce pas déjà trop tard ? Dans cet épisode du podcast « L'Heure du Monde », Alexandre Piquard, journaliste au service Economie du Monde, analyse les contours de cette révolution militaire en cours.Un épisode de Marion Bothorel. Réalisation : Thomas Zeng. Présentation et rédaction en chef : Thomas Baumgartner. Dans cet épisode : extraits d'une interview accordée par Peter Thiel, PDG de Palantir, à Bloomberg le 16 septembre 2014 ; d'une publicité de Palantir diffusée sur sa chaîne YouTube le 31 octobre 2024 ; d'une présentation de Cameron Stanley (officier responsable du numérique et de l'IA au département de la guerre américain), retransmise dans une vidéo diffusée par Palantir sur YouTube le 13 mars 2026 ; d'une prise de parole d'Antonio Guterres, secrétaire général de l'ONU, en marge du G7 le 6 juillet 2026 et lecture du manifeste publié par Palantir sur ses réseaux sociaux le 18 avril 2026.Cet épisode a été publié le 8 juillet 2026.---Pour soutenir "L'Heure du Monde" et notre rédaction, abonnez-vous sur abopodcast.lemonde.fr Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Fluent Fiction - French: Lavender Dreams: A Family's Journey to Preserve Heritage Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2026-07-08-07-38-20-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Le soleil tapait doucement sur les champs de lavande, peignant la campagne provençale d'un violet éclatant.En: The sun gently beat down on the fields of lavender, painting the campagne provençale with a vibrant purple.Fr: Le parfum enivrant de la lavande flottait dans l'air.En: The intoxicating scent of lavender floated in the air.Fr: Lucien marchait lentement, les mains dans les poches, les yeux perdus dans les souvenirs de son enfance.En: Lucien walked slowly, hands in his pockets, his eyes lost in the memories of his childhood.Fr: Derrière lui, sa sœur Thérèse, plus pressée, avançait d'un pas décidé.En: Behind him, his sister Thérèse, more hurried, moved forward with a determined step.Fr: Ils arrivaient à leur rendez-vous annuel, une tradition depuis le décès de leur grand-mère bien-aimée.En: They were arriving at their annual meeting, a tradition since the death of their beloved grandmother.Fr: Elle avait laissé derrière elle une maison de campagne en pierres rustiques, nichée parmi les collines.En: She had left behind a rustic stone country house nestled among the hills.Fr: « Lucien, il est temps de vendre la maison.En: "Lucien, it's time to sell the house.Fr: Mon commerce souffre, et cet argent ferait une grosse différence », commença Thérèse, sa voix teintée d'une détermination sans faille.En: My business is struggling, and that money would make a big difference," Thérèse began, her voice tinged with unwavering determination.Fr: Lucien secoua doucement la tête.En: Lucien gently shook his head.Fr: « Cette maison, c'est tout ce qui reste de Mamé.En: "This house is all that's left of Mamé.Fr: Elle y a vécu toute sa vie.En: She lived here all her life.Fr: La vendre, c'est perdre une partie de notre histoire.En: Selling it means losing a part of our history."Fr: » Ils continuèrent à marcher, atteignant bientôt le cœur du champ de lavande, là où leur grand-mère aimait s'asseoir pour admirer les couchers de soleil.En: They continued to walk, soon reaching the heart of the lavender field, where their grandmother loved to sit and admire the sunsets.Fr: Les souvenirs de ces moments simples mais précieux réchauffaient le cœur de Lucien.En: The memories of those simple yet precious moments warmed Lucien's heart.Fr: C'était ici qu'il avait décidé de faire sa proposition.En: It was here that he decided to make his proposal.Fr: « Écoute, Thérèse », dit-il en désignant le paysage autour d'eux, « et si nous rénovions la maison?En: "Listen, Thérèse," he said, gesturing to the landscape around them, "what if we renovated the house?Fr: On pourra la louer l'été aux touristes.En: We could rent it out to tourists in the summer.Fr: Ça nous rapporterait de l'argent tout en gardant l'endroit dans notre famille.En: It would bring us money while keeping the place in our family."Fr: » Thérèse s'arrêta, pensive.En: Thérèse stopped, thoughtful.Fr: Elle observa les rangées infinies de lavande, plongée dans ses propres souvenirs d'enfance.En: She observed the endless rows of lavender, lost in her own childhood memories.Fr: La douce chaleur du soleil d'été la ramenait à des après-midis où elle jouait ici avec Lucien, sous l'œil bienveillant de leur grand-mère.En: The gentle warmth of the summer sun brought her back to afternoons spent playing here with Lucien, under their grandmother's benevolent gaze.Fr: « Peut-être que tu as raison, Lucien », finit-elle par dire avec un sourire nostalgique.En: "Maybe you're right, Lucien," she finally said with a nostalgic smile.Fr: « Je n'avais pas réalisé à quel point cet endroit me manquait aussi.En: "I hadn't realized how much I missed this place too."Fr: » Leurs regards se croisèrent, une compréhension silencieuse s'installant entre eux.En: Their eyes met, a silent understanding settling between them.Fr: Ce moment était un lien inestimable qu'aucune somme d'argent ne pourrait remplacer.En: This moment was a priceless bond that no amount of money could replace.Fr: Ils retournèrent ensemble vers la maison familiale, portés par un nouvel espoir.En: They returned together to the family house, buoyed by a new hope.Fr: Ils décidèrent de se lancer dans le projet de rénovation, heureux de préserver ce précieux héritage.En: They decided to embark on the renovation project, happy to preserve this precious heritage.Fr: En gardant la maison, ils gardaient aussi vivant le souvenir de leur grand-mère.En: By keeping the house, they also kept alive the memory of their grandmother.Fr: Le jour du 14 juillet était parfait pour cette nouvelle promesse: le ciel de Provence illuminé par des feux d'artifice, symbole d'un renouveau.En: The day of July 14th was perfect for this new promise: the sky of Provence illuminated by fireworks, a symbol of renewal.Fr: Lucien et Thérèse, unis dans leur décision, se félicitaient mutuellement alors que les lumières dansaient au loin dans la nuit étoilée.En: Lucien and Thérèse, united in their decision, congratulated each other as the lights danced in the distant starry night.Fr: Ils avaient trouvé un équilibre entre mémoire et avenir, entre cœur et raison.En: They had found a balance between memory and future, between heart and reason. Vocabulary Words:the countryside: la campagnevibrant: éclatantthe scent: le parfumto float: flotterdetermined: décidéannual: annuelmeeting: le rendez-vousthe death: le décèsbeloved: bien-aimérustic: rustiqueto nestle: nicherthe hills: les collinesthe business: le commerceunwavering: sans faillethe proposal: la propositionto renovate: rénovierto rent out: louertourists: les touristesto bring: rapporterto preserve: préserverthe heritage: le patrimoinepriceless: inestimablethe hope: l'espoirto embark: se lancerthe renewal: le renouveauto congratulate: féliciterthe balance: l'équilibrethe heart: le cœurthe reason: la raisonthe memory: la mémoire

The Persuasive Lion Turning Pain into Power with Brett Lavender What if your greatest pain became your greatest strength In this powerful episode of The Hurricane H Show, we sit down with Brett Lavender, founder of The Persuasive Lion, to discuss a remarkable journey of resilience, transformation, and mastering the hidden language of human communication. After experiencing unimaginable loss at a young age, Brett developed an extraordinary understanding of human behavior, influence, body language, and presence. Through years of observation and personal growth, he created methodologies that help leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals communicate more effectively and build deeper human connections. In this conversation, Brett shares lessons on resilience, confidence, persuasion, leadership, and how adversity can become the foundation for purpose and impact. This is more than a discussion about communication—it's a story about overcoming life's darkest moments and discovering the power within. (1) THE EMBC NETWORK - YouTube HOME The Persuasive Lion (1) THEEMBCNETWORKOFFICIAL - YouTube #BrettLavender #ThePersuasiveLion #Communication #Leadership #Influence #Mindset #Resilience #PersonalGrowth #Entrepreneurship #TheHurricaneHShow Brett, thank you for sharing 

The Persuasive Lion Turning Pain into Power with Brett Lavender What if your greatest pain became your greatest strength In this powerful episode of The Hurricane H Show, we sit down with Brett Lavender, founder of The Persuasive Lion, to discuss a remarkable journey of resilience, transformation, and mastering the hidden language of human communication. After experiencing unimaginable loss at a young age, Brett developed an extraordinary understanding of human behavior, influence, body language, and presence. Through years of observation and personal growth, he created methodologies that help leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals communicate more effectively and build deeper human connections. In this conversation, Brett shares lessons on resilience, confidence, persuasion, leadership, and how adversity can become the foundation for purpose and impact. This is more than a discussion about communication—it's a story about overcoming life's darkest moments and discovering the power within. (1) THE EMBC NETWORK - YouTube HOME The Persuasive Lion (1) THEEMBCNETWORKOFFICIAL - YouTube #BrettLavender #ThePersuasiveLion #Communication #Leadership #Influence #Mindset #Resilience #PersonalGrowth #Entrepreneurship #TheHurricaneHShow Brett, thank you for sharing 

Kyle Nisonger is the owner of Maple View Farm, an organic produce farm in Dutchess County. Kyle spoke with correspondent Lavender about what it's like being a small town farmer in the current economy and climate. You can get more details about Maple View Farm at mapleviewfarmny.com and on Instagram @maple_view_farm_ny. You can also reach Kyle by phone at 203-249-1925 or by email at Kyle.Nisonger@gmail.com. (This interview was recorded in May 2026.)

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea reports on the problems with data centers building their own gas power plants. Then, we hear part 2 of Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry's coverage of Troy's Juneteenth “Freedom Crawl”. Later on, Sia Patel has a story on a UAlbany international student's journey through campus life, from Japan to Albany. After that, we hear from Scott Womer, founder of Song City, the upcoming INK Songwriting Retreat, which will be held in Silver Bay, NY in October. Finally, we get a look into what it's like to be a local farmer from Kyle Nisonger of Maple View Farm. Co-hosts: Lavender and Sina

Suns out, cardamom buns out! It's summertime here in the Northern Hemisphere and that can only mean one thing: the season of Build-Outs is upon us! Since the dawn of the internet, we've celebrated new cafes, cafe builds, remodels, refreshes, tear-downs, and glow-ups in a feature series we call The Build-Outs of Coffee. And each year we celebrate podcast style with the Sprudge Podcast Coffee Sprudgecast Coffee Buildcast. Before we get into it, we drink a banging bounty of beautiful brews with an emphasis on DECAF. "We always thought it was cool," says Michelman, "but it just gets tastier and tastier!" The Coffee Partners Coffee Edin Lopez Gesha This stunning gesha comes to us from Edin Geovany Lopez of Santa Bárbara, Honduras. Edin and his family grow coffee on a small but picturesque farm on the Santa Bárbara Mountain overlooking Lake Yojoa. They process and dry their coffee in the nearby community of El Cedral before delivering finished parchment to Beneficio San Vicente, whose incredible team supports them in dry milling, quality feedback, and more. This tiny lot was produced like a traditionally washed coffee, but sealed in barrels to reduce its exposure to ambient oxygen during the fermentation stage. The result is an incredibly clean, round, syrupy coffee full of ripe summer fruit - we're tasting melon, strawberry, blackberry, peach, lime, and jasmine with a hint of caramel in the finish. This is a truly exceptional cup that we're delighted to share. Presta Coffee Candy Blast Decaf This blend of Caturra and Colombia varieties begins with a 48-hour pre-fermentation in plastic bags under anaerobic conditions, allowing complex flavors to form. After depulping, the beans, still in mucilage, are co-fermented with yeast & watermelon flavors for five days which imparts a refreshing sweetness. The beans are then pre-dried on sun-exposed patios, followed by mechanical drying in static silos. A 30-day stabilization period helps the flavors fully develop, delivering a balanced and distinctive profile. Lavender Vanilla Latte In the Sprudge HQ we made a lovely lavender vanilla latte using small-batch Goldvine Syrups. "These days we've been more syrup curious than we used to be," admits Michelman. It's a good thing too, because syrup is delicious. With a rich, decaf espresso base using Verve Coffee Vancouver Blend and the lovely coconut milk from Pacific Barista Series. All coffees brewed in a Hario v60 with a Bookoo scale. Espresso coffee made with a La Marzocco Linea Mini. Check out gear here! The Builds On the first episode of the SPCSCB we set our sights on four cafes that are showing up and showing out in a big way. From Indonesia to Omaha, Nebraska, these cafes are blowing our minds in a big way. The 2026 Build-Outs of Coffee is presented by DONA, Pacific Barista Series, and La Marzocco. https://sprudge.com/build-outs-of-coffee-partners-coffee-in-brooklyn-ny-1041194.html https://sprudge.com/build-outs-of-coffee-hypnos-coffee-in-portland-or-1039272.html https://sprudge.com/build-outs-of-coffee-zen-coffee-company-in-omaha-ne-1005859.html https://sprudge.com/build-outs-of-coffee-kopikina-heulang-in-bogor-city-indonesia-1012658.html This episode of the Coffee Sprudgecast is sponsored by DONA, Pacific Barista Series, noissue, and La Marzocco.

In this episode of the Essential Wellness Podcast, Aisha Harley and Erin shared their favorite travel wellness essentials and practical tips for staying healthy on the go. From long flights and jet lag to digestion, immunity, sleep, and first aid, they revealed the doTERRA products they never leave home without.   The conversation covered simple travel protocols, must-have supplements, and clever packing ideas to help listeners stay energized, comfortable, and prepared—whether traveling for business, vacation, or adventure.  

6-30-26 Tonight we're getting together with Glenn Lavender, owner and meadmaker at Silver Hand Meadery in Williamsburg, VA. Glenn Lavender is a musician, mead maker, entrepreneur, and educator who founded Silver Hand Meadery in Williamsburg, Virginia, now in its 11th year. His journey into mead began in an unexpected place: on the road as a touring musician and in the pages of homesteading and historical fiction books, where a curiosity about honey bees and mead grew into a passion for varietal honey, fermentation, and the ancient craft of mead. Through Silver Hand Meadery, Glenn has built one of Virginia's most recognized mead brands, with a mead club of more than 800 members, distribution throughout Virginia including Virginia ABC and Total Wine, and private-label projects for historic institutions such as Colonial Williamsburg and Monticello. The meadery's tasting room and educational space has introduced thousands of people to the diversity of honey, the magic of the honey bee, and the creativity of modern mead making. Silver Hand has recently expanded beyond mead into cider production, continuing its commitment to crafting distinctive fermented beverages. An advocate for mead education and industry growth, Glenn played a pivotal role in helping create the Virginia Mead Trail, supporting the visibility and success of mead producers across the Commonwealth. He has also been a featured speaker at the American Wine Society National Conference (2025) and the North Carolina Winegrowers Association Conference (2026), helping introduce new audiences to mead and its place within the broader world of wine and fermentation. In May 2026, Silver Hand Meadery's mead was served on the Today Show, bringing national attention to America's oldest fermented beverage. Glenn's passion for varietal honey and terroir continues to shape Silver Hand's approach to mead making and education. A lifelong musician, Glenn continues to connect his passions for music, hospitality, and community through Silver Hand Meadery, which has become Williamsburg's home for jazz, hosting regular performances that bring together local musicians and audiences. Whether discussing honey varieties, fermentation, entrepreneurship, or the future of American mead, Glenn's goal remains the same: helping people discover something worth savoring. To listen live, you can find us on Youtube, Twitch, X (Twitter), and Facebook on the Gotmead Page. On our new platform, chat is part of the podcast! Just comment from wherever you are watching, and we'll see it!! If you'd like to call in, we can get you a link to come on! Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/meadwench YouTube: YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/@Gotmead X(Twitter): https://x.com/RealGotMead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GotMead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/GotMead JOIN CHAT ON DISCORD: https://discord.gg/zEKNujQTtM Listen in! This player will show the latest episode: Sponsor: Look no further than Honnibrook Craft Meadery in Castle Rock, Colorado, for your go-to destination for wonderful, light, and refreshing mead! We have 20 meads on tap and four seasonal mead slushees.  Go to honnibrook.com for review our tap list, upcoming events and to order online! If you want to ask your mead making questions, you can send us a question via email, join to ask a question on the show, or via X @realGotMead and we'll tackle it online! The show runs from 9PM EDT/6PM PDT (United States) for about 2 hours every other Tuesday starting Jan 13, 2026. To join live, you can use this link, and here are instructions on how to join in. Once you enter the waiting room, we get a notification and will bring you in! Upcoming Shows Show links and notes Let There Be Melomels by Rob Ratliff The Big Book of Mead Recipes by Rob Ratliff Let There Be Session Meads by Rob Ratliff Upcoming Events July 2 - DiFrancesco Meadery, Wrightsville, PA - Mead & Meditation July 2 - Valhalla Meadery, Bozeman, MT - Meadery Jam July 2 - Dancing Skeleton Meadery, Sapulpa, OK - Harry Potter Trivia July 3 - Bumbling Fools Mead, Minneapolis, MN - Dungeons & Dragons One-Shot Adventure July 3 - Vinland Meads, Murchison, TX - Sarah Jills Birthday Bash July 4 - Adventures Await Retreat & Meadery, Houston, DE - Mead Tasting July 4 - Colony Meadery, Bethlehem, PA  - Smooth Retsina Glow live music] July 7 - Honeytree Meadery, Nashville, TN - Writer's Night & Open Mic - presented by Music City Movement July 8 - Crafted Artisan Meadery, Mogadore, OH - Ladies BrewGroup July 10 - Bløm Mead + Cider, Ann Arbor, MI - Mead & Cider & Candle Making July 11 - Grimsby Hollow Meadery, Middleville, MI - Drink Mead, Learn Things: Cornish Folklore: From Cornwall to Michigan July 12 - Clear Skies Meadery, Rockville, MD - Acoustic Jam July 12 - MoonJoy Meadery, Lenoir, NC - Make a mystical dusting besom! July 12 - Brimming Horn Meadery, Milton, DE - Mead Merchants & Music July 12 - Mead People 716, Hamburg, NY - Tai Chi & Mead July 15 - Mead Hall, St. Charles, MO - Acoustic Jam July 16 - Nucleus Mead, Linesville, PA - Mead & Read July 16 - Dancing Skeleton Meadery, Sapulpa, OK - Fiber Crafts Evening July 18 - Hex Meadery, Kaukauna, WI - Sparkle and Sip - artisan jewelry July 24 - Manic Meadery, Crown Point, IN - Paint & Drink: Espresso with a Bow July 25 - B. Nektar, Ferndale, MI - Mead for Mutts: A Toast to Survivors - A Fundraiser for Bark Nation July 25 - Hive Mind Mead & Brew Co, Caldicot, UK - July party: Borderlines + Tandoori G live music and custom food You can buy mead online at https://shopmeads.com

We have reached the glittering grand finale of our Pride Month celebration on We Drink & We Watch Things, and we are going out in style! For our "T" selection in the lineup, we are packing our bags, boarding a battered lavender bus named Priscilla, and heading deep into the Australian outback with Stephan Elliott's iconic 1994 masterpiece, The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. Pour yourself something absolutely fabulous - perhaps Lemar's It's Not Purple, It's Lavender cocktail - as we journey into the heart of the desert, where the heels are high and the survival instincts are higher.This week, we celebrate the extraordinary trio at the center of this road trip: Hugo Weaving's conflicted Tick/Mitzi, Guy Pearce's chaotic, high-energy Adam/Felicia, and Terrence Stamp's absolutely sublime, deeply dignified performance as Bernadette, a trans woman navigating grief and a world that rarely understands her. We bask in the film's legendary visual triumphs - from the towering silver lamé gown on top of the bus to the jaw-dropping lip-sync numbers in the middle of nowhere - and break down Oscar-winning costumes that managed to turn flip-flops into high fashion. Most importantly, we examine the film's striking balance between brilliant camp comedy and raw, necessary commentary on homophobia, transphobia, and the revolutionary act of queer joy simply refusing to hide.If you've ever wanted to watch three drag queens conquer the outback to the tune of Gloria Gaynor, or if you just want to hear us rave about a film that changed the landscape of queer cinema forever, this is the curtain call you've been waiting for. We're blending our deep adoration for this vibrant classic with our usual casual banter to bring our Pride Month run to a triumphant, sequin-covered close. Finally, a fabulous ending!This episode VIDEO is live on YouTube AND Spotify!Follow us on Instagram to get ep sneak peaks and find out what's coming up. DM us what you want to hear about next!Interested in what we're watching off the pod? Check out Mackenzie or Lemar's Letterboxd!

The housing market in 2026 is defined by contradictions. Demand remains strong, yet affordability challenges persist. Builders continue to innovate, even as uncertainty clouds the economic outlook. Meanwhile, demographic shifts and changing consumer preferences are reshaping what Georgians want from their homes.   In part two of Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio‘s mid-year market update, Jim Jacobi of Parkland Communities, Tim Arnold of D.R. Horton and Cara Lavender of John Burns Research and Consulting (JBREC) join Host Carol Morgan to discuss the forces driving today’s market. From the evolution of build-to-rent communities to construction costs and changing buyer expectations, the panel explored how industry leaders are adapting to a rapidly evolving landscape.  Demographic Shifts Will Shape the Next Decade  While much attention is focused on mortgage rates and affordability, longer-term demographic changes deserve equal consideration. An aging population, later marriages, declining birth rates and multigenerational living are altering housing demand. These shifts could influence everything from home design and community amenities to product mix and location strategies over the next decade.  “I think it’s kind of those changing demographics that are going to change what products we need, what type of housing we need, where we need it,” Lavender said.  Buyers Want More Choice & Better Value  Buyer priorities have evolved significantly since the post-pandemic housing boom. During the height of the market, consumers were eager to purchase almost any available home. Today, buyers are more selective and focused on maximizing value.  “They want to see more options, they want to have more choices,” Arnold said.  Rather than concentrating solely on purchase price, buyers increasingly evaluate value through the lens of square footage, functionality and available floor plans. Builders are responding by offering a wider variety of products within communities and across submarkets.  Affordability Means More Than Home Price  “Affordability is not just the house price,” Jacobi said. “Affordability is everything across the board.”  Emerging mortgage products designed to reduce barriers to homeownership are also helping expand access, including programs featuring zero down payments, no private mortgage insurance and reduced closing costs.  As lenders introduce more creative financing solutions, these tools could help more buyers achieve homeownership despite elevated rates.  Build-to-Rent Communities Continue to Evolve  Build-to-rent communities are entering a new phase of maturity, with developers moving away from one-size-fits-all approaches. Mixed-product developments featuring townhomes, single-family homes and ranch-style offerings designed for aging renters are becoming increasingly common.  Research from JBREC points to the same trend.  “When we look at that delivery pipeline, it’s pretty clear that townhomes and those mixed-product communities are going to be what dominates BTR deliveries in 2027,” Lavender said.  At the same time, renters are prioritizing practical value over luxury amenities. While amenities such as pools and fitness centers remain desirable, residents place greater emphasis on low-maintenance living, responsive management teams and services such as lawn care.  Construction Costs Remain a Daily Challenge  Although slowing housing starts have eased some labor pressures, construction costs continue to fluctuate.  “We work on it every day,” Arnold said. “It just continues to be a shift.”  Lumber pricing, tariffs and petroleum-based products all contribute to ongoing volatility. However, reduced apartment construction has expanded the available labor pool for residential projects. That increased competition among trades may help stabilize pricing moving forward.  Data Centers Create New Competition  Another emerging factor is the rapid growth of data center development. Large-scale investments from companies such as Amazon, Google, Meta and Microsoft could eventually impact residential construction by competing for labor and land.  According to broker surveys conducted by JBREC, approximately one-third of respondents reported seeing residential land transactions redirected toward data center projects. While not yet widespread, it is a trend the industry is watching closely.  The New Reality: Lower Velocity & Greater Uncertainty  Builders and developers have adjusted expectations in response to a more cautious environment. Sales pace, lease-up rates and incentives are increasingly built into underwriting models. Rather than anticipating rapid improvement, many operators are planning for a prolonged period of moderation extending into 2027.  The Grind Before the Next Growth Cycle  The defining characteristic of today’s housing market may ultimately be its complexity. Elevated interest rates, rising costs, shifting regulations and global economic uncertainty have forced builders, developers and researchers to rethink long-held assumptions and adapt in real time.  Rather than waiting for a return to the conditions of the past, industry leaders are learning to operate in an environment where flexibility, discipline and execution matter more than ever. Growth may come more slowly, and success may require a greater willingness to adjust strategies as conditions evolve.  Yet beneath the headlines about affordability challenges and market headwinds, the industry’s core mission remains unchanged. Housing is about more than economics and forecasts. It is about creating places where people build their lives, raise families and invest in their futures. Even amid uncertainty, the enduring value of homeownership continues to provide both purpose and optimism for those shaping the next chapter of the housing market.  Ready to hit rewind on Part 1? Listen to the full episode here.  About Parkland Communities  Parkland Communities, Inc., the parent company of build-to-rent home builder, Parkland Residential, is a privately owned, multifaceted real estate development and investment firm specializing in residential properties. With over 20 years of experience in the industry, Parkland Communities Inc. uses the latest market data, technology and established relationships to strategically secure new development opportunities in Atlanta's most desirable locations. The company's hands-on philosophy has made it a proven leader in the industry with a trusted reputation among elected officials, municipal staff, neighborhood associations, bankers and home builders. For more information on Parkland Communities, visit www.ParklandCo.com.  About D.R. Horton  As one of metro Atlanta’s leading home builders, D.R. Horton offers new homes across a variety of price points, product types and locations throughout the region. The company builds communities designed to meet the needs of first-time homebuyers, move-up purchasers and those seeking low-maintenance living, with a focus on quality construction, thoughtful design and attainable homeownership opportunities. Backed by the resources of America’s largest home builder, D.R. Horton continues to play a significant role in expanding housing options across Georgia’s growing markets. Learn more about D.R. Horton at https://www.DRHorton.com/.  About John Burns Research and Consulting  John Burns Research and Consulting provides data-driven insights across every housing sector, including new home construction, resale, single-family rental and build-to-rent. It helps companies make informed decisions and mitigate risk in order to identify opportunities in a complex market. From M&A projects to consumer surveys, the firm covers every aspect of the housing industry. Learn more about John Burns Research and Consulting at https://JBREC.com/.    Podcast Thanks       Thank you to Denim Marketing for sponsoring Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio. Known as a trendsetter, Denim Marketing has been blogging since 2006 and podcasting since 2011. Contact them when you need quality, original content for social media, public relations, blogging, email marketing and promotions. A comfortable fit for companies of all shapes and sizes, Denim Marketing understands marketing strategies are not one-size-fits-all. The agency works with your company to create a perfectly tailored marketing strategy that will suit your needs and niche. Try Denim Marketing on for size by calling 770-383-3360 or by visiting www.DenimMarketing.com.        About Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio       Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio, presented by Denim Marketing, highlights the movers and shakers in the Atlanta real estate industry – the home builders, developers, Realtors and suppliers working to provide the American dream for Atlantans. For more information on how you can be featured as a guest, contact Denim Marketing at 770-383-3360 or fill out the Atlanta Real Estate Forum contact form. Subscribe to the Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio podcast on iTunes, and if you like this week's show, be sure to rate it. Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio was recently honored on FeedSpot's Top 100 Atlanta Podcasts, ranking 16th overall and number one out of all ranked real estate podcasts.  The post What's Really Changing in Housing Right Now? appeared first on Atlanta Real Estate Forum.

Sleeping in a covered wagon on a lavender farm sounds like a movie scene, but we're doing it for real in Tularosa, New Mexico. We're recording on-site at Floren Family Farms, where the stars are bright, the cottonwoods are tall, and the vibe is intentionally low-noise. Tom Floren explains why their Conestoga wagon glamping stay is built for rest, complete with modern comforts but without the usual distractions, so you can actually look up, breathe deep, and feel the place.Rent your stay in a covered wagon in Tularosa, NM!: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1183640343138023493?unique_share_id=a80b354f-78e3-45bd-aeda-1320fd24b8d2&viralityEntryPoint=1&s=76Visit Floren Family Farms -FlorenFamilyFarms.comThank you to NMDA for supporting this episode! Big Bend Episodes: OP and SequimAlexa's Tea's that utilize Lavender: VegabondTeas.com/SequimVegabondTeas.com/Provence https://www.123farm.com/Leavenfoods.com @leavenfoodsFrom there, we zoom out into what makes this farm a true agritourism destination in New Mexico. We talk you-pick lavender season, fall flowers like zinnias and sunflowers, and why people drive out for weddings, baby showers, and open-air gatherings in the middle of an arid landscape that somehow feels like a green oasis. Tom also shares the behind-the-scenes ecology that keeps the farm thriving, including a partnership for bees and a powerful story about rescuing a great-horned owl and planning a public release event that teaches just how important raptors are.If you love practical takeaways, this conversation delivers: we break down lavender varieties, culinary vs high-camphor types, essential oil distillation, and the biggest reason lavender dies in home gardens. Tom's advice on soil mix, drainage, watering, and sunlight is simple enough to remember and specific enough to change your results. We also share our From ROAM to Home moment, connecting lavender farm travel to everyday rituals like sourdough and the small tools that make it easier to keep traditions going while you're on the road.Subscribe, share the episode with a friend who needs a nature reset, and leave us a review. What would you bring home from a lavender farm: a plant, a recipe, or a new daily ritual?#Florenfamilyfarms,,,#Remedies4relief.Wanna hit the road? Get 10% OFF your own roadsurfer adventure!https://link.roadsurfer.com/roamiesCODE: ROAMIES10And it means the world to us when you subscribe, rate and share our podcast.Alexa and RoryThe ROAMiesFollow us at:http://www.TheROAMies.com@The ROAMies: Facebook and Instagram YouTube and X.

When people think about herbs for stress, they often reach for the usual recommendations. But some of the most supportive herbs aren't always the most obvious.Here, I share three surprising herbs that I frequently think about for different types of stress and nervous system support.► Milky oats for deep depletion and nervous system nourishment► Lavender for anxiety and acute stress support► Reishi for chronic, long-term stress and resilienceI also share an important lesson I've learned after many years of working with herbs: while herbs can be incredible allies, lasting resilience comes from understanding your unique constitution and changing your relationship to stress itself.That's exactly why Rebecca Altman and I created the Building Resilience Course, which combines herbs, self-awareness, and practical tools for building resilience from the inside out.Learn more and join here.