Podcasts about lavender

This week on The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast, we're talking all about what to pack (and not pack!) in your hospital bag for birth – plus we're covering snacks and eating during labor too

Lavender fields, dazzling beaches, hilltop villages…and cowboys? Yes, a South of France itinerary in 2 weeks is full of surprises! Before Chris and Kat went to the Olympics, Kat embarked on a 2-week solo road trip through the South of France. After falling in love with the area a few years ago on a shorter trip, she knew she had to go back to explore deeper (and catch some lavender fields!). This South of France road trip includes visits to Saint-Remy-de-Provence, L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, Avignon, Sault, Gordes, Valensole, Grasse, Saint-Tropez, Antibes, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, and more!   Relevant Links (may contain affiliate links, meaning if you book through these links, we earn a small commission-at no additional cost to you!): -My full blog post on my 2-week trip through the South of France: https://francevoyager.com/south-of-france-itinerary-in-14-days/ -One Day in Nice: https://francevoyager.com/nice-in-one-day/ -Guide to Saint-Remy-de-Provence: https://francevoyager.com/best-things-to-do-in-st-remy-de-provence-france/ -Le Thor Lavender Festival: https://www.lavandissima-lethor.fr/ -Sault Lavender Guide: https://francevoyager.com/lavender-fields-in-sault/ -Guide to Gordes: https://francevoyager.com/best-things-to-do-in-gordes-france/ -Ochre Trail Roussillon Guide: https://francevoyager.com/ochre-trail-in-roussillon-guide/ -Valensole Lavender Guide: https://francevoyager.com/lavender-fields-of-valensole/ -1 Day in Avignon: https://francevoyager.com/one-day-in-avignon/ -Best Things to Do in Grasse: https://francevoyager.com/best-things-to-do-in-grasse/ -Weekend in Saint-Tropez and Port Grimaud: https://francevoyager.com/weekend-in-saint-tropez-itinerary/ -Hotel in Nice: The Deck Hotel https://booking.stay22.com/worldwidehoneymoon/lrqN8qGndt -Hotel in Saint-Remy-de-Provence: Le Petit Hotel https://booking.stay22.com/worldwidehoneymoon/DTAP_dvVrD -Hotel in Avignon: La Mirande https://booking.stay22.com/worldwidehoneymoon/B2umIqcMne -Hotel in Gordes: Le Verger https://booking.stay22.com/worldwidehoneymoon/ONR-0hOJ2c -Airbnb in Grasse: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/845494388331612754?source_impression_id=p3_1749072154_P34RgY7HNF7HZJhR -Hotel in Port Grimaud: Hotel Suffren https://booking.stay22.com/worldwidehoneymoon/pL7IMtopve -Hotel in Antibes: Hotel La Place https://booking.stay22.com/worldwidehoneymoon/SZItUA_dFF -Airbnb in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/633014775642347767?source_impression_id=p3_1749072133_P3md4ys8htpdvcNF    **Juan-les-Pins beach is closed until 2026.   Check us out on Substack: Follow for updates, free and paid posts, and exclusive podcast episodes! Subscribe here to get this exclusive content now! Traveling to France? Check out our Facebook Group called France Travel Tips to ask/answer questions and learn more! Don't forget to follow along! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worldwidehoneymoon Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/worldwidehoneymoon TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@worldwidehoneymoon World Wide Honeymoon Blog: https://worldwidehoneymoon.com France Voyager Blog: https://francevoyager.com Subscribe to the World Wide Honeymoon blog here for monthly updates and tips + get our FREE trip planning guide: https://www.subscribepage.com/o4e5c2

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

Living in Southern France for the summer I turned 50 days was just a crazy dream five years ago. Last week, I boarded a plane to make it happen. Me, living among the Lavender, and you launching, growing or scaling a delicious business are not so different.On the podcast, I share with you the exact process I used to create my 'impossible' desire into reality and it is the same one you need to build your dream food business.I share my story and give you the roadmap for becoming the kind of person who makes impossible dreams and desires inevitable. And finally, I share with you about why we must always be reinventing ourselves and our businesses to truly thrive. As part of my own reinvention, I'm taking a little break from the podcast to live a more laissez-faire life this summer. Just because I have released an episode a week for nearly five years, doesn't mean that is how it always needs to be. Give yourself permission to rethink yourself and your business and approach it with a new perspective. PS - I'm writing this as I look out over the Mediterranean from the hills of Cassis and feeling so grateful for my past self who didn't give up on her desire and hooked her future self up!Stop the endless research and overwhelm! Know exactly what each sales channel looks like for success and create a roadmap for your unique business - it's all inside the Sales Channel Challenge https://www.foodbizsuccess.com/challenge When you are ready to make the leap, get the support and accountability you need to create a beautiful business! Get Food Business Success to launch and scale to $100K guaranteed Scale your existing business to $300K in 2025 with the financial and operational foundations and become the CEO of your biz in Master Your Business Pick up your copy of "Key Ingredients" on Amazon here. Check out my YouTube channel at www.foodbiz.tube for how to videos to start and grow a packaged food business.

Ever been ghosted after what you thought was an amazing date? Do you REALLY want that Second Date? The Jubal Show has your back! On First Date Follow Up, we track down the person who disappeared to get the real reason why. Awkward, hilarious, and sometimes downright shocking—First Date Follow Up delivers the truth, whether you want to hear it or not. Will there be a second date or just secondhand embarrassment? Subscribe to The Jubal Show's First Date Follow Up and find out! ➡︎ Get on The Jubal Show with your story - https://thejubalshow.com This is just a tiny piece of The Jubal Show. You can find every podcast we have, including the full show every weekday right here…➡︎ https://thejubalshow.com/podcasts The Jubal Show is everywhere, and also these places: Website ➡︎ https://thejubalshow.com Instagram ➡︎ https://instagram.com/thejubalshow X/Twitter ➡︎ https://twitter.com/thejubalshow Tiktok ➡︎ https://www.tiktok.com/@the.jubal.show Facebook ➡︎ https://facebook.com/thejubalshow YouTube ➡︎ https://www.youtube.com/@JubalFresh Support the show: https://the-jubal-show.beehiiv.com/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever been ghosted after what you thought was an amazing date? Do you REALLY want that Second Date? The Jubal Show has your back! On First Date Follow Up, we track down the person who disappeared to get the real reason why. Awkward, hilarious, and sometimes downright shocking—First Date Follow Up delivers the truth, whether you want to hear it or not. Will there be a second date or just secondhand embarrassment? Subscribe to The Jubal Show's First Date Follow Up and find out! ➡︎ Get on The Jubal Show with your story - https://thejubalshow.com This is just a tiny piece of The Jubal Show. You can find every podcast we have, including the full show every weekday right here…➡︎ https://thejubalshow.com/podcasts The Jubal Show is everywhere, and also these places: Website ➡︎ https://thejubalshow.com Instagram ➡︎ https://instagram.com/thejubalshow X/Twitter ➡︎ https://twitter.com/thejubalshow Tiktok ➡︎ https://www.tiktok.com/@the.jubal.show Facebook ➡︎ https://facebook.com/thejubalshow YouTube ➡︎ https://www.youtube.com/@JubalFresh Support the show: https://the-jubal-show.beehiiv.com/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lavender wakes up from her Big Sleep with endless questions, mostly about the Annual Bear Picnic. When will it be? Will there be pie? And will her cousin Lilac be there? Mother Bear calmly answers some of the questions while leaving others open ended. Curl up in your den for this sweet story about a curious young bear cub, her loving mother, and the Annual Bear Picnic. This "Wandering Sleep Story" is part of a series available on Little Stories for Sleep, a bedtime podcast available to all Little Stories Premium subscribers. On Little Stories for Sleep, every episode begins and ends with soft music perfect for bedtime. There are no introductions before the story, no comments after--nothing to interrupt a soothing bedtime playlist. To hear more Wandering Sleep Stories, you can join or gift a subscription by visiting http://littlestoriespremium.com

Poignant, Hilarious, and Beautifully HumanStep into the glow of lavender twilight with Alfred P. Doblin's unforgettable collection, Tales of the Lavender Twilight. In this debut, Doblin opens doors to the rich, poignant, and often hilarious lives of late-middle-aged gay men—and one very sophisticated Cocker Spaniel—as they seek love, redefine family, and gracefully navigate the complexities of life's next chapters.From a bittersweet gathering in a West Village gay dive bar to the quirks of a Catskill town brimming with out-of-work actors, Doblin's eleven tales journey coast-to-coast, capturing moments of humor, heartbreak, and unexpected resilience. Follow a hopeful dog in search of a new home, a sharp-tongued theater critic who stirs up old wounds, LGBTQ youths rediscovering a legacy, and an unforgettable Thanksgiving celebration where gratitude and community collide.With warmth, wit, and compassion, Tales of the Lavender Twilight celebrates lives lived boldly, refusing to be defined by a world too focused on youth. These stories are a vibrant tribute to the endurance of spirit, love, and identity.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/houseofmysteryradio. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/houseofmysteryradio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Misplaced Childhood" erschien im Juni 1985 als drittes Studioalbum der britischen Band Marillion und gilt als Meilenstein des Prog-Rocks. Mit dabei ist auch der Hit "Kayleigh". Prog-Rock ist eine Stilrichtung, die klassische Rockelemente mit experimentellen Strukturen und Einflüssen aus anderen Genres verbindet. "Misplaced Childhood" gilt bis heute als Paradebeispiel dieses Genres. Konzept und Texte des Albums wurden vom damaligen Sänger Fish (bürgerlich Derek William Dick) entwickelt, der die Band zwischen 1979 und 1988 entscheidend mitprägte. 1989 trat Steve Hogarth seine Nachfolge als Frontmann an. Auf "Misplaced Childhood" erzählt uns die Band eine berührende Geschichte über das Erwachsenwerden und das innere Kind, das uns nie ganz verlässt. Es geht um Heimat, Identität und die Erinnerungen, die unseren Weg und unser Sein prägen. Die fünfteilige Song-Suite "Bitter Suite"erzählt die Lebensreise vom Ursprung des Ichs über das Erwachsenwerden bis hin zur Wiederentdeckung und Akzeptanz des inneren Kindes. Die zentrale Botschaft: Akzeptiere, dass dein inneres Kind dich ein Leben lang begleitet. Fish arbeitete in seinen Texten häufig mit poetischen Metaphern – besonders das Motiv des Wassers taucht in vielen Facetten auf: als Regen, Wasserloch, Regenbogen oder sogar als Sprinkleranlage. Auch das Herz als Symbol spielt immer wieder eine zentrale Rolle. Die Musik auf dem Album ist so kraftvoll, dass sie auch ganz ohne Worte die gewünschten Gefühle beim Hörer wecken könnte. Beim Hit "Kayleigh" hört man beispielsweise, wie jedes einzelne Instrument auf seine Art eine Atmosphäre der Sehnsucht nach Liebe vermittelt. Ein weiteres Beispiel ist der vorletzte Song "Childhood's End?". Er bricht musikalisch mit der düsteren und melancholischen Stimmung der vorherigen Stücke und strahlt mit seiner positiven Energie die Hoffnung aus, dass die Kindheit nie ganz vorbei ist. __________ Über diese Songs vom Album "Misplaced Childhood" sprechen wir im Podcast (15:02) – "Pseudo Silk Kimono"(19:50) – "Lavender"(22:07) – "Bitter Suite"(26:03) – "Waterhole"(26:50) – "Lord Of The Backstage"(27:10) – "Blind Curve"(29:48) – "Childhood's End?"(40:08) – "Kayleigh"(48:15) – "Lavender"(52:16) – "Heart Of Lothian"(58:54) – "Childhood's End?"(01:03:02) – "White Feather"__________ Alle Shownotes und weiterführenden Links zur Folge: https://1.ard.de/swr1-meilenstein-marillion?p=wa __________ Ihr wollt mehr Podcasts wie diesen? Abonniert "Meilensteine – Alben, die Geschichte machten"! Fragen, Kritik, Anregungen? Meldet euch gerne per WhatsApp-Sprachnachricht an die (06131) 92 93 94 95 oder schreibt uns an meilensteine@swr.de

SteelSeries ซึ่งเป็นแบรนด์อีสปอร์ตระดับโลกที่ผสานรวมโลกของเกมและวัฒนธรรมเข้าด้วยกัน และเป็นผู้นำระดับโลกด้านหูฟังเกมมิ่งระดับพรีเมียม ได้ประกาศขยายไลน์ผลิตภัณฑ์ด้วยการเปิดตัวหูฟังและเมาส์รุ่นใหม่ในประเทศไทย ผลิตภัณฑ์เหล่านี้ถูกออกแบบมาเพื่อตอบสนองความต้องการของเกมเมอร์ในปัจจุบัน โดยเฉพาะอย่างยิ่งผู้เล่นคอนโซลและ Gen Z โดยเน้นที่ประสิทธิภาพ ความสบาย และราคาที่เข้าถึงได้ภาพรวมตลาดเกม:SteelSeries ตระหนักถึงการเติบโตอย่างต่อเนื่องของวงการเกม โดย Newzoo คาดการณ์ว่าจะมีจำนวนเกมเมอร์ทั่วโลกมากถึง 2.9 พันล้านคนภายในไตรมาสแรกของปี 2025 และตลาดเกมคอนโซลก็กลับมาเติบโตอย่างต่อเนื่องจนถึงปี 2027 โดยได้รับแรงผลักดันจากเกมฟอร์มยักษ์และคอนโซลรุ่นใหม่หูฟัง SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 Wirelessหูฟังรุ่นนี้ถูกออกแบบมาเพื่อ "ปลดล็อกระบบเสียงได้รอบทิศทางแบบ 360°" โดยเฉพาะสำหรับเกมเมอร์คอนโซล เพื่อให้ "รู้ก่อนด้วยเสียงรอบทิศทาง ชนะทุกเกม"คุณสมบัติเด่นและข้อมูลสำคัญ:Custom Nova Speaker Drivers: "ไดรเวอร์ลำโพงแม่เหล็กนีโอไดเมียมประสิทธิภาพสูงที่ได้รับการออกแบบและปรับแต่งพิเศษจาก SteelSeries เพื่อมอบคุณภาพเสียงเกมมิ่งระดับสุดยอด พร้อมเสียงเบสที่หนักแน่น และดีไซน์เฉพาะเพื่อเก็บรายละเอียดเสียงได้สูงสุด" รองรับ 360° Spatial Audio (รวมถึง Tempest 3D Audio สำหรับ PS5 และ Microsoft Spatial Sound)The Mobile Arctis App: นี่คือ "แอปพลิเคชันมือถือที่ให้เกมเมอร์ควบคุมเสียงได้แบบเรียลไทม์ พร้อมพรีเซ็ตเสียงที่ออกแบบมาเฉพาะสำหรับแต่ละเกมกว่า 200 รายการ" พัฒนาโดยวิศวกรเสียงและนักพัฒนาอีสปอร์ต ผู้ใช้สามารถสลับพรีเซ็ตได้ทันทีในเกมยอดนิยม เช่น Call of Duty, Fortnite, Grand Theft AutoQuick-Switch Wireless: รองรับการเชื่อมต่อไร้สายความเร็วสูง 2.4GHz สำหรับการเล่นเกม และ Bluetooth 5.3 สำหรับการใช้งานทั่วไป สามารถสลับได้ด้วยปุ่มบนหูฟังCross-Platform Gaming: เข้ากันได้กับ PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, PC, Meta Quest, เครื่องเล่นเกมพกพา และอุปกรณ์ USB-C อื่นๆ เพียงแค่สลับใช้ดองเกิล USB-Cอายุการใช้งานแบตเตอรี่และการชาร์จเร็ว: "ชาร์จไว 15 นาที = เล่นได้ 9 ชั่วโมง" และชาร์จเต็มสามารถใช้งานได้สูงสุด "30+ ชั่วโมงในโหมด 2.4GHz และ 40+ ชั่วโมงในโหมด Bluetooth"ไมโครโฟน ClearCast 2.X: ไมค์ที่อัปเกรดใหม่ด้วยเทคโนโลยีแบนด์วิดท์สูง "เพิ่มคุณภาพเสียงพูดในระดับมืออาชีพ" และ "ให้รายละเอียดเสียงคมชัดเต็มทุกย่านความถี่" (32 kHz/16 bit)ดีไซน์: "น้ำหนักเบาเพียง 260 กรัม" "โครงสร้างที่แข็งแรง ยืดหยุ่น" ที่ครอบหูเมมโมรี่โฟมระบายอากาศ และแถบคาดศีรษะผ้าเพื่อความสบายตลอดวันราคา: 4,490 บาท (มีการจัดโปรโมชั่นพิเศษสำหรับลูกค้า AIS ในราคา 3,990 บาท และโปรโมชั่น bundle กับเมาส์ Rival 3 Gen 2)การวางจำหน่าย: มีจำหน่ายที่ SteelSeries Official Store และตัวแทนจำหน่ายชั้นนำหลายแห่งเมาส์ซีรีส์ Rival 3 Gen 2 ถูกเปิดตัวในโอกาสครบรอบ 5 ปีของ Rival 3 โดยมีแนวคิด "Affordable Luxury" ที่นำเสนอ "เกมมิ่งเกียร์ระดับพรีเมียมในราคาที่เข้าถึงได้" มีสีใหม่ 4 สไตล์ (Lavender, Aqua, White, Black) เพื่อ "เอาใจวัยรุ่น Gen Z"คุณสมบัติเด่นและข้อมูลสำคัญ (Rival 3 Gen 2 – มีสาย):ความเร็วในการคลิก: "1.35 มิลลิวินาที" ซึ่งเป็น "ความเร็วเหนือชั้นที่สุดในระดับเดียวกัน"เซ็นเซอร์: TrueMove Core ความละเอียด 8,500 DPIความทนทาน: สวิตช์กลไกคุณภาพสูงรองรับการคลิกได้ "60 ล้านครั้ง"น้ำหนัก: เบาเพียง 77 กรัมดีไซน์: แสงไฟ SteelSeries Prism แบบ 360 องศาคุณสมบัติเด่นและข้อมูลสำคัญ (Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2 – ไร้สาย):เซ็นเซอร์: TrueMove Air ความละเอียดสูงสุด 18,000 DPI พร้อมรองรับการเร่งความเร็ว 40gความเร็วในการคลิก: "1.9 มิลลิวินาที"เทคโนโลยี Quantum 2.0 Dual Wireless: รองรับการเชื่อมต่อผ่านดองเกิล USB ความเร็วสูง (สำหรับการเล่นเกม) และ Bluetooth 5.0 (สำหรับการใช้งานทั่วไป)อายุการใช้งานแบตเตอรี่: "นานสูงสุด 45–200 ชั่วโมงเมื่อใช้โหมด 2.4GHz และสูงสุดถึง 450 ชั่วโมงในโหมด Bluetooth" ใช้ถ่าน AAA เพียงก้อนเดียวน้ำหนัก: 95–106 กรัม (เบาสำหรับการเล่นเกมที่ยาวนาน)สีใหม่: Aqua, Lavender, White, และ Blackราคา:Rival 3 Gen 2 (มีสาย): 1,490 บาทRival 3 Wireless Gen 2 (ไร้สาย): 2,190 บาทมีโปรโมชั่นพิเศษเมื่อซื้อพร้อม Arctis Nova 3 Wirelessการวางจำหน่าย: มีจำหน่ายที่ SteelSeries Official Store และตัวแทนจำหน่ายชั้นนำหลายแห่ง

Gruff receives a new quest as the party struggle to escape mini-game heaven! _______________ Boost your Charisma with some HR merch! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://highrollersdnd.teemill.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Add official High Rollers Minis to your TTRPG collection here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://only-games.co/collections/high-rollers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Bless your table with the Clever Toad Dice Set: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dispeldice.com/collections/high-rollers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Enhance your bath time experience with the official Altheya themed DiceBombs at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://geekyclean.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.highrollersdnd.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for all the latest HR News! Love the podcast? Give us a glittering 5 star review! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/high-rollers-dnd/id1401508198?see-all=reviews⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support the High Rollers on Patreon and get early access to Podcast episodes, vods and more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/HighRollers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound, TCT Adventures (Solasta: Crown of the Magisters), Monument Studios and Jolene Khor! Check out Jolene Khor and all her wonderful work on High Rollers on Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/1WX3ICiTmf4GpHwImnQMs6⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The gang live up to the "High Rollers" name as they get *very* distracted by some mini games in the Lavender Gardens! _______________ Boost your Charisma with some HR merch! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://highrollersdnd.teemill.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Add official High Rollers Minis to your TTRPG collection here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://only-games.co/collections/high-rollers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Bless your table with the Clever Toad Dice Set: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dispeldice.com/collections/high-rollers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Enhance your bath time experience with the official Altheya themed DiceBombs at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://geekyclean.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.highrollersdnd.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for all the latest HR News! Love the podcast? Give us a glittering 5 star review! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/high-rollers-dnd/id1401508198?see-all=reviews⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support the High Rollers on Patreon and get early access to Podcast episodes, vods and more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/HighRollers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound, TCT Adventures (Solasta: Crown of the Magisters), Monument Studios and Jolene Khor! Check out Jolene Khor and all her wonderful work on High Rollers on Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/1WX3ICiTmf4GpHwImnQMs6⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The full cast for HBO's upcoming Harry Potter TV reboot has finally been revealed—and fans have opinions. From a brand-new Molly Weasley and a surprisingly slim Vernon Dursley to a controversial choice for Severus Snape, we're breaking down every confirmed actor and character announced so far.Who's playing Dumbledore, McGonagall, Draco Malfoy, Hagrid, and more? Why is the internet mad about the new Snape? And did they really cast a BAFTA-winning comedian as Vernon?

Jillian Lavender and Michael Miller are two of the world's most experienced Vedic Meditation teachers and the co-founders of the London and New York Meditation Centres. Together, Jillian and Michael bring decades of expertise, leading meditation retreats and offering guidance worldwide. CONNECT WITH THEM https://newyorkmeditationcenter.com/ https://www.londonmeditationcentre.com/ Subscribe to this channel now!  https://www.youtube.com/user/lunidelouis/?sub_confirmation=1    ---------------------------------------------------- Join our exclusive Facebook group @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/339709559955223  --------------------------------------------------- Looking for accountability to do your morning routine -- join us tomorrow morning, it's FREE:   https://bestmorningroutineever.com/  ----------------------------------------­­­­­­­-------------

We're back. And we've missed you.After a long hiatus, the See One / Do One podcast returns with a bang—and who better to kick things off than one of the biggest names in knee surgery: Al Getgood.Recorded in 2022 but released for the first time now ( a long story), this conversation captures Al just before he made another major leap—he was at the Fowler Kennedy Sport Medicine Clinic in Ontario when we recorded this episode, he is now Chief of Surgery at Aspetar in Doha, Qatar. We've updated the intro to reflect this move, but the content remains as compelling and relevant as ever.From the frosty winters of Canada to the blistering heat of the Marathon des Sables, Al's journey is nothing short of legendary. In this wide-ranging chat, Kash and Pete dive into:The STABILITY trial that revolutionized ACL reconstructionPersonalised approaches to ACL graft choice and lateral augmentationThe ongoing challenges in cartilage restorationThe promise (and pitfalls) of orthobiologicsThe mental resilience it takes to run 250km across the Sahara—and thrive in elite-level orthopaedicsAl Getgood is sharp, insightful, and annoyingly likeable. Whether you're a fellow knee surgeon, a trainee, or just fascinated by the elite world of sports surgery, this episode is packed with wisdom, humility, and unexpected laughs.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------This episode is proudly supported by our inaugural sponsors, Lavender Medical — a UK-based, family-owned distributor of orthopaedic implants with over 15 years of experience. Based in Letchworth Garden City just north of London, they're recognised as a true one-stop shop for foot and ankle solutions.In the past six months, Lavender Medical have expanded into sports medicine, launching Biotech Sports Medicine and partnering with an innovative, family-run Indian company—bringing exciting, exclusive solutions to the UK market. They also supply Xiros (formerly Neoligaments), offering synthetic ligament options including for MCL reconstruction and other knee procedures.Most excitingly, they've recently opened their own cadaveric lab: The Hive Surgical Centre. If you're at a conference or Congress and spot the Lavender team—go over, say hi, and tell them OrthoHub sent you. Better yet, go visit The Hive and see what all the buzz is about.We're truly grateful for their support in helping us keep this podcast going.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Please subscribe on your podcast player and please leave us a rating and a review. You can also find us on YouTube, LinkedIn,  Facebook, Instagramand at www.orthohub.xyzWatch the full video for added content on our YouTube channel.Instagram:@orthohubxyz@kashakhtar

WBZ's Jordan Rich talks with Matt Robinson of matts-meals.com about a lavender festival at The Farm At SummitWynds.  Get all the news you need by listening to WBZ - Boston's News Radio on the free #iHeartRadio app!

I'm excited to share a special Aromatherapy Awareness Week episode of The Eating For You Podcast, where I chat with Louise Bickerton of Blue Mountains Lavender Farm. Louise walks us through her transition from city life to cultivating 6,000 lavender plants across 10 hectares in Little Hartley. She explains the challenges and joys of growing lavender.We dive into the science behind lavender's soothing qualities, as well as the traditional copper steam-distillation process required to produce the essential oil. Whether you're curious about growing lavender at home or creating your own sleep sprays and insect-repellent blends, Louise shares practical tips you can start using right away.You'll hear why choosing 100% natural, locally grown lavender matters and how to spot synthetic “fragrance oils” so you can be sure to purchase a lavender that is right for you.To see more of Louise's farm, follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bluemountainslavender/ Instagram. For details on guided farm tours, products, and her full range of lavender-infused offerings, visit: https://bluemountainslavender.com.au Instagram.Like to learn more about mindful eating and living for women? Then register for our weekly Nourishment Newsletter: https://eatingforyou.com.au/nourishment

The genocide in Gaza has been the most automated in history. Systems like ‘Lavender' and ‘Where's Daddy?' reportedly speed up the process of tracking and targeting Palestinians. The genocide's brutality has been concealed behind the facade of technical neutrality. So why are the companies working with the IDF also working with the NHS? Eleanor Penny […]

Toronto-based musician and composer Jon Tuyp aka Claude Lavender is this week's guest. This man's music is dang good. Brent gets into it with him about his inspirations and musical journey and they listen to a bunch of stuff -including tracks from Claude's two most recent albums, Potpourri and Pure Lavender. For extended Poundcast episodes (Unzipped), subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/poundcast For video, check out: www.youtube.com/thepoundcast Join the Poundcast Discord here: discord.gg/GnqUMmX Follow The Poundcast on Instagram and Twitter @thepoundcast And use the code word "POUNDCAST" at www.louisvilleveganfoods.com for, that's right, 20% off!

Send us a textDee and Carol continue to garden through the alphabet, this week talking about lavender, lilacs, leeks, and lettuce, plus a few other plants.For more info and pictures, check out our free newsletter. You can also watch us recording this via YouTube.Links:Lavender 'Lady' an All-America Selection Bloomerang Lilac from Proven Winners ColorChoice Flowering ShrubsMiss Rumphius, by Barbara CooneyOn the bookshelf: The Complete Language of Herbs: A Definitive & Illustrated History by S. Theresa Dietz.  (Amazon link)Diary of a French Herb Garden, by Geraldene Holt (Amazon Link)Dirt: How Gardening Can Help You Live Longer (from the BBC)Rabbit Holes:Lucy HooperBobby Approved app info Our Affiliates (Linking to them to make a purchase earns us a small commission):Botanical InterestsFarmers DefenseEtsyTerritorial SeedsTrue Leaf Market Eden BrosNature Hills Nursery  Book and Amazon links are also affiliate links.Email us anytime at TheGardenangelists@gmail.com  Our newsletter is on SubstackFor more info on Carol  visit her website.  Visit her blog May Dreams Gardens. For more info on Dee, visit her website.  Visit her blog Red Dirt Ramblings.Watch this episode on YouTube.Support the showOn Instagram: Carol: Indygardener, Dee: RedDirtRamblings, Our podcast: TheGardenangelists.On Facebook: The Gardenangelists' Garden Club.On YouTube.

The Olympic Peninsula beckons with its captivating blend of lavender-scented fields, historic coastal towns, and magical gardens just waiting to be discovered. Join us, The ROAMies, as we unpack our adventures through this Pacific Northwest gem, starting in Sequim—North America's lavender capital—where purple fields and blueberry farms inspired a special tea blend bearing the town's name.Sequim proved the perfect launch point for our peninsula explorations. The quaint town buzzes with lavender culture, featuring shops like Sunshine Herb and Lavender Farm where everything from culinary seasonings to home goods carries the signature scent. Though we missed the Olympic Game Farm's drive-through safari experience, we'll definitely return for close encounters with bison, bears, and llamas.Our wanderings took us to the stunning Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge, where a rugged trail stretches 11 miles round-trip to a distant lighthouse. We ventured to Port Townsend, a Victorian seaport brimming with maritime charm, art galleries, and the starting point of the ambitious Olympic Discovery Trail—a 130-mile pathway being built along a former railroad corridor connecting communities across the peninsula.The most unexpected adventure came during our cross-border journey to Victoria, British Columbia. A forgotten passport meant one of us explored alone while the other uncovered Port Angeles's hidden gems. Victoria's crown jewel, Butchart Gardens, revealed its century-old splendor through the Sunken Garden (transformed from an abandoned quarry), the star-shaped pond originally designed for ornamental ducks, and meticulously maintained Japanese, Italian, and Rose gardens.• Sequim serves as the perfect home base with its relaxing atmosphere and status as North America's lavender capital• Lavender and blueberry fields inspired a special tea blend named "Sequim"• Sunshine Herb and Lavender Farm offers everything lavender from seasonings to home goods• The Olympic Game Farm provides drive-through wildlife viewing opportunities for families• Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge features an 11-mile round trip beach walk to a lighthouse• Port Townsend charms with Victorian architecture, art galleries, and maritime history• The Olympic Discovery Trail spans from Port Townsend to La Push along a former railroad corridor: https://olympicdiscoverytrail.org/• Victoria's Butchart Gardens showcases stunning themed gardens including the Sunken Garden, Japanese Garden, and Star Pond• Travel mishaps can lead to unexpected adventures, as when one forgot their passport for CanadaWhether you're chasing Twilight filming locations, seeking tranquil lavender rows, or craving coastal hikes, the Olympic Peninsula grounds you in Pacific Northwest beauty while feeding your wanderlust. Ready to experience this perfect blend of floral, coastal, and forest mystery for yourself? Subscribe now to join our next adventure to Belize!Thanks for your ongoing support!http://paypal.me/TheROAMiesAlexa and RoryThe ROAMiesPlease subscribe, rate and share our podcast! Follow us at:http://www.TheROAMies.comThe ROAMies: Facebook and Instagram YouTube and X.

This week, we are joined by actor and TV star Liam Fox (Emmerdale, Lavender, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang) as he tells us about his own paranormal and UFO experiences starting in his childhood.We also hear about some interesting encounters that have happened on set, and what Liam thinks the phenomena is.Title music provided by Steve Yarwood and Ambienfinity

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There are so many parts of motherhood we're told to celebrate, but what about the things we don't talk about? In this episode, I talk with Ivy Brooks, a digital marketing strategist, homeschooling mom, and former tokophobia sufferer. Ivy opens up about her emotional journey through pregnancy, birth trauma, and the early days of motherhood and how healing didn't come from pretending it was perfect, but from being honest about what she felt. We talk about the pressures to bond instantly, the fear of getting it wrong, and the life-changing moment she discovered tools and community that helped her shift from fear to connection. Ivy also shares how motherhood led her to a mission-driven career and partnership with LittleOne.care, a baby wellness monitor designed to support early development and parent-child bonding. To find out more about Ivy, check out her links:  Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Website LittleOne.Care   The C.A.L.M. Family PlannerVIPs (Very Important Parents) Schedule a Free Coaching Call Now! Learn more about Lavender

Manchester-based producer Lily Mumby, the creative force behind Lapalace, has chosen Lavender as her botanical muse for this sixth instalment. The standout track ‘new age night' – a stunning love child of William Basinski's decaying tape loops and Aphex Twin's intricate programming—carries subtle lavender-inspired tones, balancing the plant's calming essence with hypnotic rhythms. Just as lavender requires thoughtful tending before rewarding the gardener with its distinctive aroma, Lapalace's landscapes reveal deeper complexities with each listen.

How can we meet an aromatic plant and its essential oil on a deeper level beyond chemical constituents, reading reference books and a “this is good for that” viewpoint? This episode, and new series, considers the qualitative appreciation of aromatic plants and their essential oils. For instance, what do Lavender's qualities sound like, feel like? You guessed it, this episode features Lavender...Explore how Lavender transforms into sound through the synesthetic talent of Yuliana Kireyeva. Further inspired by the evocative works of James McNeill Whistler and the gentle melodies of Erik Satie, you're invited to feel the qualitative nature, the personality, of Lavender. Look forward to a guided body scan accompanied by Satie's Gymnopédie no. 1. And remember, to smell is to feel. The Lavenders Class: https://nycaromatica.com/online-classes/exploring-all-of-the-lavenders/Lavender Plant Talk Video: https://youtu.be/ykb9zRSILpsFollow Yuliana on Instagram: @olfactorysounds

#249 Cold Email | In this episode, Danielle is joined by four experts in B2B outbound: Zoe Hartsfield (Apollo), Will Allred, (Lavender), Maximus Greenwald (Warmly), and Alex Fine (Understory). Together, they dive into the good, bad, and “please don't ever send this” of cold email strategy. Each guest brings firsthand insight from scaling outbound at fast-growing B2B companies and helping clients do the same.Danielle and the crew cover:The biggest reasons cold emails flop and what great ones do differentlyHow to use personalization, targeting, and timing to get replies (not unsubscribes)The right way to blend automation and human touch in your outbound strategyIt's an inside look at how marketers and founders approach outbound messaging, across strategy, execution, and scale.Timestamps(00:00) - — Intro and guest lineup (03:38) - — Why most cold emails fall flat (05:38) - — Common copy mistakes: too much “I,” not enough “you” (07:08) - — The automation vs. personalization debate (09:23) - — When *not* to send a cold email (11:38) - — What targeting gets wrong (and how to fix it) (13:38) - — Teardown #1: Robotics email with 0% replies (15:53) - — Subject line issues, tone, and CTA feedback (18:08) - — Teardown #2: CRM campaign with profanity (19:53) - — Why this email screams “marketing,” not “outbound” (23:19) - — Teardown #3: Direct debit email repurposed from a nurture (25:49) - — Why HTML-heavy emails kill deliverability (27:34) - — Teardown #4: Founder-led cold email from Breakout (29:49) - — What worked: relevance, format, and intent (32:19) - — Teardown #5: Cybersecurity email to bank execs (34:19) - — Final takeaways on relevance, timing, and strategy Send guest pitches and ideas to hi@exitfive.comJoin the Exit Five Newsletter here: https://www.exitfive.com/newsletterCheck out the Exit Five job board: https://jobs.exitfive.com/Become an Exit Five member: https://community.exitfive.com/checkout/exit-five-membership***Today's episode is brought to you by Knak. Email (in my humble opinion) is the still the greatest marketing channel of all-time.It's the only way you can truly “own” your audience.But when it comes to building the emails - if you've ever tried building an email in an enterprise marketing automation platform, you know how painful it can be. Templates are too rigid, editing code can break things and the whole process just takes forever. That's why we love Knak here at Exit Five. Knak a no-code email platform that makes it easy to create on-brand, high-performing emails - without the bottlenecks.Frustrated by clunky email builders? You need Knak.Tired of ‘hoping' the email you sent looks good across all devices? Just test in Knak first.Big team making it hard to collaborate and get approvals? Definitely Knak.And the best part? Everything takes a fraction of the time.See Knak in action at knak.com/exit-five. Or just let them know you heard about Knak on Exit Five.***Thanks to my friends at hatch.fm for producing this episode and handling all of the Exit Five podcast production.They give you unlimited podcast editing and strategy for your B2B podcast.Get unlimited podcast editing and on-demand strategy for one low monthly cost. Just upload your episode, and they take care of the rest.Visit hatch.fm to learn more

The end of the cruel Peace & the start of the desperate War.Based on ‘One In Ten' by FinalStand, adapted into 17 parts. Listen to the ► Podcast at Explicit Novels.A frightened Mother Mouse will devour her young; similarly, a frightened culture will devour its future.It wasn't like a magic force field bubble protected us until our 16th birthday. I couldn't recall all the times after I was 13 some woman asked me, or my Mother, when my 16th birthday would be. Back then, I didn't think much about it. In hindsight, those women were wondering when I would become legally sexually vulnerable. In way too many cases, women with access to teenage boys didn't wait.Even if they did,"It was my Aunt," Barabbas confessed. "She and her boss."You would think a sixteen, or seventeen, year old guy getting to sleep with a Milf would be a trip. It could be. For the boys with better developed empathy, you started to realize a woman you trusted was using your sexuality for their own advancement. Then you began feeling like a whore."She got me a job, but I quit after four months, you know,” he trailed off."Yeah," I sighed sympathetically."Yeah," Lowry snorted, "when the rest decided you should be putting out for free.""That was completely unnecessary," I glared at him."But true," he defied me."True," Barabbas agreed with a familiar degree of rejection."Mom flipped out when she figured out what Tamara; my sister; was doing," Pierre picked up his tale. "I was seventeen by that time. She helped pay for my college." We assumed the 'she' was his sister; the one who pimped him out."I hit one once," Lowry bragged. I found that somewhat difficult to believe."What happened?" Pierre asked."She kicked my ass," he chuckled. "Ex-military Reservist. Beat me like I had a cock." I read somewhere in the old days it was more common to say 'like a little bitch.' Now it was 'like I had a cock' because they didn't like teaching men to be 'too violent' aka how to defend ourselves.No one else felt like inquiring, so Barabbas did the deed."Go to the cops?""For what?" he shook his head. "I threw the first punch, and the second. Fucking Bitch. We both looked pretty rough, but I lost."Another pause."What was it like to hit one with your stick?" Lowry shot me a look."Good, damn good, and stupid. I mean, I could have ended up like you with a crowd of women on a subway kicking and stomping on me and I would have ended up in jail too," I related. "Still, it felt good, just to tell one to keep her hands to herself, ya know?" I got nods all around. We were all young, healthy and relatively handsome."Yeah, you could have gotten your ass kicked," Barabbas reminded me."In fact, one of the major reasons I didn't, gave me the pistol I'm carrying," I twitched it slightly. "The first time they came for me, I asked them ~ the Vanishers ~ to wait, and they did.""Why in the fuck would you do that?" Lowry blurted out, shocked and skeptical."At the time, I didn't trust them since I figured they were nothing more than another bunch of women telling me what to do. I wanted to use them to escape. I didn't want to spend the rest of my life serving them if it meant the same fucked-up existence I was currently living," I shared the enlightenment."What changed your mind?" Pierre's eyes lit up."I figured out their prime motivation, the nature of the conspiracy and that I had no rational chance to escape them," I answered. "Every angle I was figuring out, they had figured out years ago. On the plus side, their core philosophy requires them to engage men as equals for both biological and social reasons ~ which means they are the best game in town. In case you missed it, the Vanishers didn't 'vanish' me. I escaped on my own. They have agreed to join forces with my group; no lie.""Your group has a lot of girls," Lowry drolly noted."Lowry, exactly how was I going to recruit any male to my cause without dropping the entire Metropolitan G E D (Gender Enforcement Division) on me?""Flyers?" Barabbas joked softly."He's got a point," Pierre rallied to my cause. "As far as any of you have confessed, none of us had any guy, or girl, friends. It is why we were selected.""Okay, fine. Now what?" Lowry conceded to the consensus."We wake up tomorrow working toward equality," I huffed. "We are all going to have to learn to fight and shoot because the entire group is going to be in danger for some time to come. Society, as in Global Society, is going to come crashing down. And that means anarchy, lawlessness and barbarism before it violently spasms off into extinction.""We have lived our lives effectively as slaves, though no woman inside that house will admit it truly in their hearts. For the first time in our lives, we can change our futures. I'm sure if we surrender to whomever kills the others, they will enslave us once more and leave us with far fewer illusions about our status. Or, we can chose to fight and, if worst comes to worst, die free. I'm not going back to what I was. That means I will need to learn how to survive; and that means fighting. Not because I hate women, but because there are several I love and respect and I don't want to let them down ~ as their equal.""Tonight, think about what I've told you. Tomorrow morning, I hope you join up with us," I concluded my 'pep talk.'"And if we don't?" Lowry stared defiantly."That is something you are free to do too," I shrugged. "I'm not going to tell you what to do. Let's go back inside. It is late."We'd almost made it back when Lowry put a hand on my shoulder."Can I see the gun now?""This thing? Like this?" I half-turned, made eye contact then flick my eyes down to the pistol then back to him again."Yeah.""Have you ever handled a loaded firearm before?" I requested."Yeah, plenty of times, in my dreams," he mocked me."You are a moron," I felt my blood simmering. "This isn't a game, this (the pistol) isn't a toy, and you have not been paying attention." I put both hands on the pistol, removed the magazine then removed the chambered bullet. Lastly, ass-first, I handed him the empty pistol with my left hand while keeping the ammunition in my right."Moron, huh?" he chuckled. "Gonna give me the bullets?""No, no, I'm not going to give you the bullets because you don't know what you are doing. Unlike you, I actually have had a firearm lesson. More to the point, I won't give you a loaded firearm because I think I've stressed the lady, or ladies, watching over us right now enough for one night.""Huh?" Lowry and Barabbas echoed. Pierre looked around."Wes didn't keep us inside to play '20 Questions' for her own amusement. She kept us occupied so her other teammate, or teammates, could move to this side of the house, so they could watch over us while giving you three the delusion we were alone. They are professionals in camouflage gear with night-vision goggles, so unless they had to move rapidly through the underbrush, we weren't likely to detect them.""I played along because I felt it was necessary for you three to open up a little bit. Life is only going to get tougher over the next few months. None of us want to have a chat with heavily armed women staring over our shoulders, so I took us outside where it would appear we were alone," I explained."You lied to us," Lowry snipped."No. My words were true. What I did was allow you to deceive yourself as to our level of security and amount of company. I did what I did for the good of the group, regardless of gender, Gentlemen. It is how we all need to start thinking. Something else you might want to think about is: everyone I love is with me here today. A good number of people who decided getting in my way was a good thing aren't even alive anymore. I will gladly embrace any one of you as brothers. If you are an obstacle, I will fucking see you gone, one way or another; clear?""We are guys," Lowry insisted smugly. Old thinking: women protected men."I; don't; care," I glared back. "You may be a sperm-shooter, but inside me is the only surefire cure for the Gender Plague. I repeat: people I love, and there are several, are all alive today because I cared and took an active hand in their survival. My enemies are mostly dead. Being a man will save you from the women in there. It won't save you from me.""You'd kill us?" Pierre whispered."Pierre, my Mother died over a year ago. Where are your Mother and Sister? You don't give a damn about a single fucking human being and yet you expect me to trust you? Why?" I challenged him. "I've already proved to multiple people I can reach beyond my shell and give a fuck. Until you rejoin the Human Race, I value the rest of those battling alongside me far more than you, or anyone else regardless of whether they have a penis, or a vagina. I'm not going to snap your neck, stab, or shoot you. I'm simply not going to bother trying to save you. The World is doing a bang-up job of killing the rest of Humanity off, without my assistance.""I really ought to punch you," Lowry threatened."Give it your best shot," I took a step toward him. That wasn't what he, or I, was expecting. I put down my poor judgment and combative demeanor to exhaustion."Don't, guys," Barabbas interceded."You are an Asshole," Lowry snarled."And you are consistently ignoring reality," I snapped back. "For instance, we are not alone out here, plus we are also at the door." I knocked once. The door swung open to reveal a rather attentive and unhappy Wes Prince. I handed her the bullet and magazine."You were listening in?" Lowry turned his anger on her. Wes' eyes went from me, to him, out into the darkness then back to me, though her words were to Lowry."Yes. Of course I was listening in. I wouldn't call him an Asshole. I'd go for Smart-ass." To me, "Do you enjoy being annoyingly correct?""No. I'd be ecstatic to realize I was completely wrong about everything and had lapsed into a mad delusion," I related, my own anger seeping away. "Being right means I have to keep appreciating and respecting you and your compatriots and taking responsibility for my own clumsy contributions to our current situation, which I don't want to do. I want to go to bed.""Come on in and go to bed then," she softened. She made a slight hand gesture. "My pistol, please, Mr. Pritchard?" she requested of Lowry. Grudgingly he gave her the firearm. She stepped aside. Lowry went first, Barabbas second. Pierre gasped slightly because as he went up the steps he noticed the two Vanishers coming toward us from outside ~ the ones I had predicted to be watching us.I went in after Pierre. Wes followed along. Capri and Kuiko were waiting. The lights had already been dimmed throughout most of the rest of the dwelling."Who were those other two guys?" Wes stopped me."Sergeant Major Daly was a Marine N C O and improv poet renowned for his battlefield musings. His most famous philosophical insight into the fighting spirit of men came in World War One. In his words "Come on, you sons of bitches, do you want to live forever?" He also won two Medals of Honor, so he must have had some talent.""Company Sergeant-Major John Robert Osborn was a Canadian; that was the country which now makes up the northern third of our current Federation; who found himself misplaced on the island of Hong Kong in late 1941; him, a handful of lads from Winnipeg and a shitload more Japanese. He and the Japanese ended up in a game of grenade tag,”"Grenade tag?" one of my two 'silent' guardians interrupted."Yes ~ grenade tag. Apparently in the olden days, grenades didn't airburst, or explode on impact. You pulled a pin and threw it at the enemy, then waited for the fuse to burn out and the grenade to go 'Boom!.' Quick, brave, and or stupid people could grab that grenade and toss it back. In some cases, one grenade might make two, or three trips before detonating.""Anyway, the Japanese were so very rudely throwing grenades into the position he and his Winnipeg Grenadiers were defending, so he kept returning them. After eight and a half hours of such fun, he came across one he couldn't toss back in time. He covered it with his body to shield his comrades from the blast, dying instantly. The British Empire gave him something called the Victoria Cross for his actions. He was the first Canadian in World War Two to receive it.""Why do you know such stuff?" she grinned. "Oh, I'm Scar and this is Nat," she indicated the third member of the Wes-Scar-Nat Vanisher trio."I considered myself a coward, so I read a lot about brave men. I was kind of hoping to figure out how I could be brave myself, one day," I disclosed."Mission success," the third one smiled. "Go to bed."I gathered up Capri and Kuiko and did as instructed. As I rested my head on the pillow, lights out and my mind gratefully shutting down."Less impressive sex, Bitch," Capri teased."No," I groaned."They definitely think you've got the 'sexy'," Kuiko enlightened me."Can we please just go to sleep?" I begged.Capri rolled onto her side, back to me, gave me a bump in the hip with her ass, then moved away a tiny bit. Kuiko wiggled close, kissed me lightly on the cheek, and then did the same. Unconsciousness took me before any other worries could steal my much needed slumber.The Larger World:As I struggled for sleep a second time, events unfolding in three different places around the Globe (Asia, the City and the Capitol) would impact my fate.Asia:First; the brutal agony still going on as the Sun disappeared over the horizon wasn't over when I woke up the next morning. It was largely misunderstood for some time afterwards, but was referred to as; the Battle for Shanghai.Five Chinese regular force divisions fought the garrison division of Shanghai, its 'reserve' division, hastily gathered volunteer female formations and a hodge-podge of ancillary forces the United Nations could throw into the fray. The goal for both sides was to seize a mother and her unborn child. Within them were the only other active resistant viral factory killing the T2 Gender Plague. By the time I woke up, both sides were sure the other side had killed them both, pretty much insuring the extinction of all sentient life in Eurasia.I say 'Eurasia' because by dusk of the previous day, the Federation knew for sure I, the other source of a cure for the T2, was still alive and kicking, as were my sons. My sons held a nebulous promise for a future date. I was of immediate importance since my adult body could produce enough antivirals to protect tens of thousands of people on a relatively continuous basis, or so it was projected.With, or without the mother and child, China was done for. Japan and Korea were rapidly circling the drain. North of China, the Plague was racing across Siberian Russia. Central Asia had never really recovered from the first round of the Gender Plague all those years ago so, now off the beaten path, would be longer in dying. India had too many outbreaks to even dream of containment. Pakistan, Iran, Turkey and the Levant Republic all had reported cases as well.Europe:Beyond the Urals, the Europeans were grappling with the looming fear of a global economic collapse along with the Specter of Death though 48 hours into the crisis, there were no cases to report yet. Civil order was teetering. Several nations had either closed their borders, or were considering doing so. Women began hording food, and men.Africa:

The end of the cruel Peace & the start of the desperate War.Based on ‘One In Ten' by FinalStand, adapted into 17 parts. Listen to the ► Podcast at Explicit Novels.A frightened Mother Mouse will devour her young; similarly, a frightened culture will devour its future.Roni was still working away while the rest of us were in the man-cave once more. Flame seemed happy taking long pulls on the Wild Cherry and smacking her lips. I wasn't surprised she wasn't worrying about Silent. Her wounded comrade was a reliable pair of guns guarding her back and nothing more. Emotional bonds were contrary to her psychopathic nature.Jethro had been sitting on his 'throne' for fifteen minutes, deep in thought."I guess it is about time we got those guns," he announced as he stood up. His words captured everyone's attention yet he didn't appear to care. He started walking from the room and the rest of us followed along. The need for guns had brought us here in the first place.His path led us into his walk-in pantry. One wall of shelves rolled out and to the sides on seamless wheels. Beneath that spot was a steel door, a tad over one meter wide and three meters long. It must have been spring-loaded because once Jethro yanked on the hole that only one finger could fit into, the portal swung open and back.Stairs led down into darkness. Jethro turned around and followed them out of sight for several seconds. Then a light came on. The drop looked to be around four meters. Angel went next. A strange level of respect allowed me to go third. Flame was at my back then Kuiko, Venus and Lavender.The floor was grey-painted concrete. The room stretched out five meters in each direction. 80% of the room was covered with stacked crates with a variety of markings on them, a few even in English. Angel was incredibly tense. I didn't know why, but I had a feel for her moods. The other 20% of the room was an immaculate workbench.Considering Jethro's aversion to cleanliness, this was definitely something noteworthy."What is all this stuff?" Venus asked."Weapons," Angel preempted the old guy."This is an awful lot of weapons," Lavender muttered. No one wanted to say it, so I did."Jethro, you were in the MRA, weren't you?" I tossed out there. I'd told the nation that the MRA was dead and here I was looking at a small armory of illegal weaponry. Jethro had been walking over to the work area. He turned and looked us over."I'm going to do something I don't normally do," Jethro met each of our gazes."I'm going to explain myself. Let's pull some assault rifles out of those crates, make sure they in top shape then go upstairs 'cause I am only going to do this once," he stated."These people don't know how to use firearms," Angel cautioned angrily."They'll never learn if they don't have one and we are approaching the point where we'll need everyone to be a shooter," he countered. "Let's get to it."And that's what we did. These weapons had been top rate stuff at the start of the 21st century. Now, they weren't quite antiques, only old. The basics of using some sort of explosive substance to propel an object at your target remained the same. In the case of firearms, it was remarkably the same, or so Angel said.Kuiko went straight for the Russian-made Surface-to-Air missile, because she thought that the Cyrillic writing looked pretty. It was one of the few exotic devices. Most were clearly Federation military, or Police issue, undoubtedly stolen from some armory at some point early in Jethro's terrorist career.I was irate that Kuiko looked so cute with a bandolier of ammo packs and an automatic shotgun. Angel insisted that only she and Jethro took loaded firearms upstairs. We could carry the gun and the ammo as long as the ammo wasn't in the gun. Venus argued that this defeated the purpose of having the weapon.Angel countered that if she couldn't load it quickly, she probably shouldn't have it in the first place. I caught Flame bagging up a few boxes of ammunition, but Jethro didn't seem to care so I let it slide. It fell to Flame and me to lug extra rifles and cartridge belts up to the rest of the group, being the strongest, Angel was keeping an eye on Jethro and he was keeping an eye on her.Fifteen minutes later, we had gathered back in the spacious dwelling space of our host. Jethro, on his throne, finished off a glass of Wild Cherry and began his tale:"I was seventeen and in high school when the Gender Plague first broke out. I was quarantined for a month before the Supreme Court decided it was illegal and set us men free.I took the opportunity to enlist in the Navy, the U S Navy, because of the man shortage when I was released. Went through Basic, the Specialist School, I was a Damage Control Technician which meant I was a fireman, then a second outbreak happened. I was quarantined for three months this time.I got out and was assigned to the destroyer Michael A. Mansoor. During the Relief of Athens, we all damn near died. Of the eighteen men and women in Damage Control, only me and one other rating enlistee survived. My officer, an ensign, stayed behind to make sure the forward ammunition storage was secure. Our Chief Petty Officer had us seal the ensign in. We saved the ship long enough for the crew to be pulled off.The Mansoor exploded. We were never able to locate her body. She was some R O T C kid who was only with us four months. I never knew her first name until the ceremony after it was all over. She may have been the bravest human being I've ever known. After that, I served aboard the Little Rock working anti-piracy in the Philippines and Indonesia.Since I took part in some land action during that tour, the Navy, I hate using the term Federation, reassigned me to Shore Patrol duty. I took police training and everything. I did another tour aboard the Little Rock the following year then they dragged me off when Congress decided that men couldn't be given combat assignments.Seven months later, they discharged me and thousands of other men as part of a down-sizing program. Unfortunately, the same act of Congress that exited me from the Navy also forbid me joining the fire, or police departments. A buddy of mine was able to find me work in a machine shop where I learned the craft of welding.After that, I was a good boy. I dated, joined a motorcycle club and built up a nice life. When the Gender Inequality Act was passed I was more annoyed than angry. All that changed when I was twenty-nine. See, I had some male friends who joined up with a group called Male Awakening. They were a group devoted to the repeal of the G I A through political means.Things including publically supporting male-friendly candidates and working against G I A-supporters through boycotts and the like. I was rolled up in an FBI sting and those ladies informed me that they'd make those charges go away if I agreed to go inside and spy on Male Awakening. They knew I was friends with those guys. I told them to fuck off, fought the charges and beat their trumped up bullshit.By the time I cleared up my legal troubles, they took the M A down anyway. It seems their Treasurer took off with their funds after leaving some financial irregularities. That was a total load of crap because they never caught that guy, but they did manage to put away most of the group's leadership.A few months later, I ran across one of my buddies who had asked me to join Male Awakening. He'd heard about my troubles and over a few beers, he hinted that the fight wasn't over. This time I bought in. This incarnation didn't have a name. We weren't public. We dug up dirt on corrupt female officials by any means necessary.We destroyed the careers of the worst oppressors of men. Violence wasn't our aim yet we armed ourselves for what we knew would be a harsh crackdown. We operated in small cells, but I knew we had lawyers, judges and even a few Congresswomen on our side. Since we had bracelets by that time, we used women to communicate between cells.Our cell received word of the major Federation sweep, a day before it happened. We were able to move most of our material stashes to new locations before they fell on us. The Writs of Exclusion were abominations. No one ratted me out. For weeks I sweated bullets every time I saw a cop car, a mysterious unmarked car, or heard a siren.After a few months, I began searching for other survivors. We came together in secrecy, united in our fury. The Federation had broken every law and covenant so we agreed that waging a guerilla war was our only option. A week later I bagged my first cop. Put a bullet under her left eye at 80 meters. She was dead before she hit the ground and it felt good.They, the Federation, had murdered my country and now they were paying. Three days later, I waited for a Federation agent to walk out on her porch to see her little girl off to school. I walked up, told the little girl her mother was a whore and put nine slugs into that whore's body and I felt just fine about that too.""No," squeaked Kuiko."That is the way it was," Jethro gave Kuiko a paternal look. "Those women came at me with every dirty trick they could come up with to take away my freedom and I put them in the grave for it.""You murdered people," Angel growled."Fuck you, Cop. The Gender Inequality Act was passed by women to enslave men. No man ever voted on it," Jethro snarled. "Men tried to use the system so you cheated. Boohoo that your bosses didn't figure out our only option left was violent resistance.""I killed seventeen government officials and my only regret is I didn't kill more. Not one was a fair fight. Kuiko, I killed that bitch in front of her daughter because I wanted her buddies to come around and see the anguish on that little girl's face. I wanted them to worry about their own daughters. I wanted them to know they were at war.""You are a murdering scumbag," Roni snapped."I disagree," Flame shook her head. "You are morons if you think he should have called out every freaking target and said 'hey, I know you have all the back-up in the world and I'm alone so I'm giving you ample warning that I'm going to try and kill you.'""You are a psycho," Aniqua pointed out. "It figures you would agree with him.""He didn't have a choice," Samantha intervened. Her speaking so decisively was almost as stunning as her words themselves. "Having a gun might not have saved Israel against the Aurora Slasher, but it might have discouraged those sorority students.""The politics of payback," Flame laughed. "Jethro might sound like some sadistic bastard to the rest of you; not to me. His tactics are sound and they work. Kill enough cops and women stop joining the force. The authorities either crack down harder, bringing more over to your cause, or they concede to some of your demands.""It is how a very small force fights a much larger adversary," Flame concluded."That's still cold blooded murder," Angel reiterated. I didn't know what to think. Jethro butchered defenseless women. The President doomed millions. I admired what Zara did except it was some of the same things that Jethro did, yet she was a soldier and he was a terrorist."There is no resolution to this argument," I spoke clearly and loud. "Short of violence to silence the opposition, there is nothing we can do to rectify the past now. Jethro, why did you stop being a member of the MRA?""Spokane," Jethro answered. "I had no problem with killing cops and Feds, and intimidating their families. They were part of the problem.""Those high school girls though, that made no sense to me. We weren't at war with the female gender; we were at war with the government and their policy of enslavement. Killing random kids was wrong and I wouldn't be associated with it. I talked this over with my cell, they disagreed and I told them that if I saw any of them again, I'd kill them," Jethro clarified."I had several caches only I knew about. I waited a few months then moved up to the city, slowly bringing everything up here as I had the time. A year and a half later, my old buddy was caught up in a traffic stop, shot it out with the cops and was killed. From stuff they found on his body, he rolled up the rest of the gang, but the other members didn't know my real name.""The G E D came out and talked with me. They kept an eye on me for a few years. I behaved and grew old so they eventually went sniffing elsewhere. We wouldn't be here now if I hadn't gone drinking with Kuiko and let slip about my gun stash," Jethro smiled at my little friend. "I knew she'd never betray me, and she hasn't.""Now I've got a front row seat to the End of the World so I get one last chance to make a difference," he said. Yeah, this old guy wanted to go down in a hail of gunfire, no doubt about it."Good for you, you butcher," Roni glared. "I won't do this.""I signed on to make a difference," she continued, "not to hang out with cold-blooded killers. I'm out of here. Is anyone with me?" Aniqua stood up. Venus seriously hesitated before joining them. Venus was looking right at me. Angel's eyes were boring holes into me as well."Israel?" Angel inquired.I could go with them. I could stay. I could beg them to stay. I could stay silent and let events drag me along. My mind was playing Jinga with the vortex of intellectual input and buzz saw emotions that were boiling forth."Angel, Roni, Venus and Aniqua sit back down," I stood and stated. It took them a varying number of seconds to realize I was Not pleading."Israel, you don't get to decide that for us," Roni replied evenly. "We let you go to the Arena last night. This time, we get to choose and we are leaving. If you are the man I hope you are, you will come with us.""At the same time you're pressuring me to give more to the group despite my misgivings, Roni, you are giving less?" I countered. She started to protest. I raised my hand for a reprieve."Hear me out," I continued. "It isn't that simple. I am not questioning your moral quandary about working with people too comfortable with taking human life. It is very real and I feel it. The difference is that you would rather be right and dead than alive at any cost. You've never had to make that call before, but I have and I'm alive to tell you that you are wrong, Roni.""You are dead wrong because dead does nothing. The living can always come back and make something better. Hell, that's what my life has been about the past week and a half. The rest of you are neophytes going into this. I'm not. I know exactly what it takes morally to survive. Don't make me follow any of you out that door. I love each and every one of you.""I do love you, but am I obligated to jump off a cliff for you? I respect your choice to choose suicide. It would be wrong of me to rob you of that freedom. Please don't try to make this about affection, compassion, or loyalty though. It is a matter of life and death. Roni, you are trying to kill me, which I'm okay with. I resent you killing Angel, Aniqua and Venus," I stressed."That's fucked up reasoning," Roni fought back. "Those two get off on killing other people. They enjoy it. Why can't you see that they are just as likely to get you killed as keep you alive?""I will agree with you that Flame gets off on watching people suffer and die," I nodded. "It is the way she is. I don't know Jethro so I'm not ready to make a judgment call on him.""I do know that both of them have exquisite weapon skills and I'm pretty sure we are going to need them before we are truly free," I explained. "I would prefer an all-male super commando squad who had passed every psychological test ever made. That doesn't appear to be on the menu, so I'm willing to hold on to whatever resources are available.""So you are willing to risk all our lives for the sake of expediency," Angel glared."Absolutely," I shot right back. "In case no one is paying attention, I am not in some government facility helping working on some kind of serum to fight the new plague. In case you missed it, everyone here agreed with my decision to flee instead.""Roni, Angel, you do realize that young lady who saved me this morning is going to die, right? I could have insisted she come with us. I could have given her the cure. I didn't. None of you asked me to even after I told the whole globe of an unstoppable wave of death coming for everyone. I'm not asking you to take responsibility for my decision because it was mine.""I'm begging you; understand that it isn't the end of morality to stay. When the madness ends, you need to decide if we will still be worthy of continuing on. You'll no longer be part of that equation if you go now," I declared."Are we supposed to ignore that he was a terrorist and she is a homicidal maniac?" Aniqua said."I'm not homicidal," Flame grinned. "I'm a psychotic sociopath. I don't randomly kill people. I do it with malice of forethought." Jethro didn't show a desire to defend himself."Israel, Flame almost killed you last night," Venus pointed out. "Why would you stick around?"Why was I sticking around?"Israel, don't do this," Angel said. "You promised me you would stop running into danger.""Angel, why do you have to be right and I have to be wrong?" I sighed."Because those two are dangerous criminals," Roni answered. Didn't Roni understand that I was a far more callous killer than either of those 'criminals' and I didn't have to lift a finger, or look at a single grave?(Before the Curtain Call)Shortly after nine-thirty that night, the awaited and feared seismic event happened in China. A few minutes past sunrise over Hong Kong the rains broke and a fleet of helicopters and V T O Ls (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) were heard over the city. Helicopters were not unknown in this center of wealth and commerce. Well over a hundred all coming in at once was noteworthy.For many of the citizens of the city, it had been a restless night. After midnight, police sirens had been wailing all over the city. Some even heard gunfire. What they didn't know was that for the past four hours, private security forces working for the most prominent communities and some special police units had raided the middle class communities of the city and stolen their men.They forced the men into protective suits and hustled them back to the high-rises that sheltered the most 'important' people. This was an outrage that they could not get away with, had China still functioned normally. A new order based on brutal social cannibalism was taking place. The rich were taking their vassals and their new 'acquisitions' to their estates far from the population centers.This was supposed to be a gradual process except late yesterday afternoon the other Great Families learned that one of their own had their first reported case of this new 'flu.' They could wait no longer. They would have preferred to flee under the cover of darkness, but rain and the danger of so many helicopters and V T O Ls moving around forced them to postpone until first light.You didn't have to be a connoisseur of conspiracy theories to figure out what was going on. Men had been stolen and now the rich were bugging out of town in one big hurry. Late Friday, the 'flu' began to appear in the population in a big way. The workers in the hospital were afraid, not fearful, afraid.

On this episode of On That Note, I'm joined by my good friend and actual roommate, James Lavender! James is an Atlanta-based singer-songwriter who just dropped his debut single "Icarus," a heartfelt and soaring track that marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter in his music career. With plans to release a steady stream of songs throughout the year, James is carving out his own sound with honesty and ambition.We dive into the making of "Icarus," his creative process, what inspires his songwriting, and how living under the same roof leads to some very spontaneous jam sessions. It's always a good time chatting with this guy, so tune in for a fun and insightful conversation about launching your musical journey from the ground up.Don't forget to like and subscribe, and as always... On That Note, I'll see you guys next time.

Podcast Summary: In this episode, Joe Shoemaker leads a calming guided meditation using essential oils and mindfulness techniques to support relaxation, emotional balance, and overall well-being. Listeners are guided through breathing exercises, visualization, and aromatherapy with oils like frankincense, lavender, and peppermint. The episode wraps up with announcements about upcoming resources, including a Q&A on hormone health and Joe's weekly meditation sessions.   Essential Oils Meditation Session Aisha introduced the "Grounded Clarity" meditation and weekly podcast. Joe Shoemaker led the session using frankincense, lavender, and peppermint oils. Included breathing exercises, visualization, and essential oil use. Aimed to reduce tension, promote emotional balance, and regulate the nervous system. Balancing Energy Meditation Exercise Participants visualized shifting energy between the left and right sides of the body. Started with a 10% reduction on the left side and increase on the right. Focused on noticing physical and emotional sensations during energy shifts. Aimed to expand energy availability on the right side. Breathwork and Aromatherapy Meditation Emphasized nasal breathing and visualizing energy flow from neck to pelvic bowl. Lavender oil used to ground and calm the body. Aimed to promote alignment, safety, and vitality throughout the body. Guided Healing Meditation Session Participants placed hands on forehead and heart, visualizing healing. Deep breathing used to release emotions and tension. Used scents of lavender, peppermint, and frankincense. Concluded with intentional breaths to encourage relaxation. Qigong Meditation and Emotional Healing Joe led a session combining Qigong techniques with essential oils. Focused on connecting with energy and releasing emotional blockages. Nicole shared personal healing through self-forgiveness and oil use. Aisha emphasized self-peace and invited emotional sharing. Ended with a silent reflection period. Join Joe on Sundays click here: https://lu.ma/empoweredenergy Connect with us: Aisha Harley- www.aishaharley.com / Instagram @aisha.essentialwellness  Ariana Harley - https://www.arianaharley.com/ Josie Schmidt- FB Personal Page: https://www.facebook.com/josie.h.schmidt Arin - https://msha.ke/jasmineandjuniper/ Contact Email: aishaharley@comcast.net Welcome to the Visionary Leaders Podcast Here you will gain the knowledge you need to bring essential oils, plant medicine, wisdom, supplementation, and functional medicine into your life. We have a weekly show: “Learn to Be the Healer in Your Home,” where we hear stories from our community on how they integrated essential oils, supplementation, and functional medicine into their lives as a pathway to healing.

Help MuggleCast grow! Become a MuggleCast Member and get great benefits like Bonus MuggleCast! Patreon.com/MuggleCast  Grab official merch! MuggleCastMerch.com Pick up overstock merch from years past, including our 19th Anniversary Shirt! MuggleMillennial.Etsy.com On this week's episode, we're aspiring to become friends with Firenze! His cozy indoor forest classroom is really the bee's knees, and the rest we obtain there helps us stay sharp when having to suddenly exit the Room of Requirement! Join Andrew, Eric, Laura and Micah for the next Book 5 chapter discussion. Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 27: The Centaur and the Sneak. MuggleCast last discussed this chapter on Episode 464! What is the main force behind Hermione's comments to Lavender and Parvati? Is Firenze gearing the children up to prepare for war? What are the benefits of a non-human-centric approach to Divination? Firenze also ups Harry's cool factor considerably. Two members of the DA can now produce full Patronuses! We examine their meaning, including bringing back a revelation from Micah that's nearly 20 years old (our minds are still blown.) What's the deal with Dobby's loyalties? Why can Umbridge command him not to speak? We examine Draco's choice to apprehend Harry versus later choices he makes in the books. What is the timeline of events surrounding Umbrage, and “the sneak”'s confession? How does Fudge get to Hogwarts so quickly?! What makes Marietta cave? And why is it a million times better than in the movie? The Dumbledore Lie Count (tm) returns!!! Odds & Ends cover one of Harry's forgotten schoolbooks. MVP: Dumbledore's most Slytherin moments from the chapter Lynx Line: Our patrons re-name Dumbledore's Army! Quizzitch: The fourth planet in our Solar System is Mars, named for the Roman god of war. What did the Ancient Greeks call their god of war? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to another episode of Drinks at the Library, the podcast where we pair the perfect drink with the perfect book. Today, we're diving into a love story that bends time and breaks hearts—The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger. It's a tale of fate, longing, and the delicate threads that tie us to the people we love...even if time itself tries to pull us apart. My guest this week is Heather Maury, a Richmond-area librarian and a life-long reader. Her favorite book, to this day, is the children's book, "Mandy" by Julie Edwards (better known as Julie Andrews). Anything by TJ Klune and Sadeqa Johnson are instant buys for her. She loves movies, especially anything that Henry Cavill is in, anything that features Tom Cruise running, and anything that's a musical. She is a die-hard Duranie and a certified Swiftie. She lives with 5 cats, 2 dogs, a guinea pig, and some fish. Oh, and she also has two kids (a college freshman and a 1st grader) and a husband. To match this beautifully complex narrative, our drink this week is The Ephemeral Encounter a cocktail plays with the idea of fleeting moments and the blending of different times —just like Henry and Clare's love story. So, pour yourself a glass, get comfortable, and let's unravel the timelines of this unforgettable romance. The "Ephemeral Encounter" Cocktail: This cocktail plays with the idea of fleeting moments and the blending of different times. Ingredients: 1.5 oz Gin (a classic spirit, representing the timeless nature of their love)0.75 oz Elderflower Liqueur (St. Germain, for a touch of ethereal sweetness and floral notes, like fleeting memories)0.5 oz Fresh Lemon Juice (for a bright, sharp contrast, representing the jarring moments of time travel)0.25 oz Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur (a hint of cherry, for the sweet, romantic core of their relationship, with a slight "old fashioned" feel)2-3 Dashes of Lavender Bitters (to add a calming, slightly mysterious element, like the ever-present mystery of Henry's travels)Sparkling Wine or Soda Water (to top, adding effervescence, like the unpredictable flow of time)Lavender sprig and a cherry, for garnish. In this Episode The American Library Association The Time Travelers Wife - film The Time Travelers Wife - TV show

All About French Honey: From Provençal Lavender to Paris Rooftop Hives France is famous for its wine, cheese, and pastries—but did you know it's also home to some of the world's most delicious and diverse honey? In this sweet episode of Fabulously Delicious, we're diving deep into the golden world of French honey, or miel. From the floral fields of Provence to the rugged chestnut forests of Corsica and even the rooftops of Paris, French honey tells a story of terroir, tradition, and taste. We'll explore the most beloved regional varieties of French honey, like miel de lavande, miel de sapin, miel de châtaignier, and miel d'acacia, uncovering the unique flavors and landscapes behind each jar. You'll learn what makes French honey so highly prized, how strict labeling and AOP protections ensure quality, and why beekeeping in France is as much about heritage as it is about honey. But honey in France isn't just for toast or tea. We'll also talk about how it's used in classic French cuisine, from savory glazes on duck and pork to traditional dishes like pain d'épices and vinaigrettes that balance sweet and sharp. Plus, we'll share how French people enjoy honey daily—from local markets to Michelin-starred menus. So pour yourself a cup of herbal tea, drizzle a little honey on a warm baguette, and join us as we celebrate the sticky, golden nectar that's been sweetening French life for centuries. Whether you're a foodie, a Francophile, or just love learning about the delicious details of French culture, this episode is for you. Looking to deepen your culinary journey beyond the podcast? Andrew's latest book, Paris: A Fabulous Food Guide to the World's Most Delicious City, is your passport to gastronomic delights in the City of Lights. Packed with recommendations for boulangeries, patisseries, wine bars, and more, this guide ensures you savor the best of Parisian cuisine. Find Andrew's book Paris: A Fabulous Food Guide to the World's Most Delicious City and explore more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.andrewpriorfabulously.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. For a signed and gift-packaged copy of the book, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.andrewpriorfabulously.com/product-page/paris-a-fabulous-food-guide-to-theworld-s-most-delicious-city⁠⁠⁠⁠ Also available on Amazon and Kindle. For those craving an immersive French food experience, join Andrew in Montmorillon for a hands-on cooking adventure. Stay in his charming townhouse and partake in culinary delights straight from the heart of France. Experience French culinary delights firsthand with Andrew's Vienne residencies. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.andrewpriorfabulously.com/vienne-residencies⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information. Have your own recipes or stories to share? Connect with Andrew on Instagram @andrewpriorfabulously or via email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠contact@andrewpriorfabulously.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for a chance to be featured on the podcast or his blog. Tune in to Fabulously Delicious on the Evergreen Podcast Network for more tantalizing tales of French gastronomy. Remember, whatever you do, do it Fabulously! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 1: From East to Dread West In the shadow of the 1850s South, a young Ynna Mae is taken from her family and thrust into the harsh reality of plantation life. At just five years old, she faces unimaginable hardship, but within her grows a quiet fire—a resolve to escape from the life that keeps her tied down. This episode follows Ynna Mae's first taste of defiance as she risks everything to break free. Her daring escape propels her into the unknown, setting the stage for the supernatural encounters and battles that await. Learn more at www.twistedbuttonproductions.com Instagram @ladylavnder Binge on all of our audio shows at atlantafringe.org/fringe-audio or wherever you enjoy podcasts.  

Meditation Transitions in Workplace Wellness In this episode, Jillian and Michael share their journeys from corporate careers to prioritizing meditation and workplace wellness. Jillian, a former publishing company owner, discovered the power of meditation in preventing burnout and made it her mission to teach others. Michael, a healthcare leader turned workplace culture strategist, shifted his focus to addressing burnout at its root. They explore how meditation has become a vital tool for maintaining work-life balance, especially in today's demanding professional landscape. Youth Stress and Chronic Illness Michael and Jillian dive into the rising stress levels among Millennials and Gen Z, discussing how anxiety and chronic stress are manifesting in younger generations. Michael raises concerns about premature aging trends, while Jillian highlights how a “tired but wired” nervous system can lead to panic, paralysis, and long-term health consequences. They emphasize the need for internal solutions—like meditation and self-reflection—over quick external fixes. Jillian also notes the growing prevalence of chronic illnesses among young people, a trend that could impact overall life expectancy. Openness to Change and Personal Growth Change is inevitable, but embracing it is a choice. Jillian discusses the importance of recognizing when we're ready for transformation, while Michael highlights self-reflection as a key driver of personal growth. He stresses that we have more control over our circumstances than we often believe. Together, they reinforce the idea that prioritizing personal well-being isn't selfish—it positively impacts everyone around us. Growth and change, they agree, are essential for both individual fulfillment and societal progress. Meditation as a Daily Reset Tool Jillian introduces her book Do Reset, which redefines meditation as a practical daily reset rather than a complex practice. She dispels the myth that meditation is about silencing thoughts, explaining instead how it trains the mind for better resilience, focus, and decision-making. Michael shares his own experiences with meditation, underscoring the importance of embracing thoughts rather than resisting them. They agree that small, consistent resets throughout the day can create a profound impact on overall well-being. Jillian's Meditation Center Work Michael and Jillian also discuss Jillian's work at the London and New York Meditation Centers. For those interested in learning more, Jillian encourages listeners to visit the centers' websites. Websites: https://www.londonmeditationcentre.com/ https://newyorkmeditationcenter.com/learn-to-meditate/ Book: (Available April 2025) https://amzn.to/4hZTGEH  

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Lavender carpets. Golden swords. Arabian horses. President Trump arrived in the Gulf to a royal welcome. Both sides seem delighted about what they're getting out of one another. So what are they getting? And what will it mean for the future of the Middle East? We talk to Hussein Ibish,  a senior resident scholar at the Arab Gulf States Institute, about this new era of chumminess between the American president and the Gulf leaders. What does it mean that President Trump has not brought up any of Saudi Arabia's human rights violations? Is that luxury jet Qatar gifted him just norm breaking or illegal? And how might this friendship influence Trump in his dealings with Israel as its Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, threatens to escalate attacks on Gaza?.    --  Get more from your favorite Atlantic voices when you subscribe. You'll enjoy unlimited access to Pulitzer-winning journalism, from clear-eyed analysis and insight on breaking news to fascinating explorations of our world. Atlantic subscribers also get access to exclusive subscriber audio in Apple Podcasts. Subscribe today at theAtlantic.com/listener. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We dive into our weekend celebration for Lilly's birthday (who's been on the podcast twice!) We then quickly chat about the encounter at Boston's Liberty Hotel where a cisgender woman was asked to prove her gender in a bathroom, shedding light on the ongoing challenges of gender identity and public perception. We also dive into the evolving concept of lavender marriages which was once used to hide LGBTQ+ identities and now transforming into modern mixed-orientation relationships. From Hollywood cover-ups to genuine soul connections like Samantha and Jacob's, we explore why more people are embracing unconventional partnerships, the shifting meaning of gender in relationships, and how love is being redefined beyond labels.& YES, WE ARE STILL GOING TO BALI & THAILAND!! Check the link below for more info.Family Meeting: "I've been with my girl for 3 years. It's been an awesome 3 years. The issue is that she wants to live outside the US for a few years and I don't see that for me."FOLLOW LES CHAT ON SOCIAL MEDIA: IG: https://www.instagram.com/les.chatpodcast/  TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@les.chatpodcast?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@leschatpodcast/ Link tree: https://linktr.ee/leschat Gender Neutral Boxers: Get 10% off with our code: LES10 https://www.luckyskivvies.com/BALI/THAILAND TRIP: https://linktr.ee/leschat

Podcast Summary: Supporting Immunity, Gut Health & Hormones During Allergy Season In this episode, Visionary Leaders dive deep into the healing magic of Clary Sage and the Claricom essential oil blend, exploring their physical, emotional, and energetic benefits.

In this episode of The Sandy Show, Sandy and Tricia kick things off with some fun banter about the end of the school year. They dive into a quirky story about Meghan Markle and a fan suing her over a bath recipe gone wrong. The hosts are skeptical and think it's a money grab. They then chat about their Mother's Day plans, opting for Mexican food over a home-cooked meal. Tricia shares her love for Shirley Temples, and they laugh about past drink mishaps. The episode wraps up with Sandy's amusing attempt to impress Tricia by cleaning out his email inbox. (00:00:00)  Sandy introduces the morning radio show and teases a Meghan Markle story.School Year End Approaches(00:00:21)  Discussion about the approaching end of the school year and personal reflections.Meghan Markle's New Name(00:00:57)  Tricia mentions Meghan's preference to be called Meghan Sussex and public resistance.Lawsuit Over Bath Recipe(00:01:06)  A fan claims skin ulcers from a bath recipe shared by Markle, leading to a lawsuit.Skepticism About the Lawsuit(00:02:21)  Sandy and Tricia express doubts about the legitimacy of the lawsuit against Markle.Mother's Day Dinner Plans(00:03:25)  Sandy shares his initial plan for Mother's Day dinner, which changes to dining out.Tricia's Favorite Drink(00:04:41)  Tricia reveals her enjoyment of Shirley Temples and a humorous anecdote about ordering one.Exploring the Ocean(00:06:47)  Tricia shares a surprising fact about ocean exploration and its vast unexplored areas.Discussion on Squirrel Pets(00:07:09)  Tricia humorously discusses her desire to have a pet squirrel, contrasting Sandy's views.Kelly Clarkson Show Replacement Rumors(00:08:34)  Tricia speculates on potential replacements for Kelly Clarkson on her show.Ocean Exploration Facts(00:09:27)  Tricia shares statistics about deep-sea dives and unexplored ocean areas.Household Chores and Attraction(00:10:41)  Sandy discusses how household chores can make him more attractive to Tricia.

Dr. Sharnael Wolverton-Sehon – author, global thought leader, and founder of Swiftfire International.Blending naturopathic medicine, quantum science, and spirituality, Dr. Sharnael has worked with over 15,000 clients globally, helping them unlock their potential with remote biofeedback, crystal healing, and energetic tools.

While Lyca and Sproggle search for treasure on planet Scull, the Paradox comes under fire from Short Fred Ledd who destroys the ship and takes the crew prisoner aboard the Cutting Snark, guarded by the fearsome robot spider known as The Black Swat. It is now up to Lyca, Sproggle and Walking Stick to rescue their friends.Intro special guest; Ross Arrowsmith.

Today's guest is Nicole Rucker, the award-winning pastry chef and owner of L.A.'s cult-favorite bakery Fat + Flour. Nicole is also the author of the new cookbook, “Fat + Flour: The Art of a Simple Bake.” Nicole joins host Jessie Sheehan to talk about falling out of love with baking during the pandemic and how her new book helped her rediscover the joy in it. She breaks down her revolutionary “cold butter method” for foolproof pie dough and walks Jessie through her Blueberry with Lavender and Cream Cheese Crumble Pie recipe from “Fat + Flour.”Click here for Nicole's Blueberry with Lavender and Cream Cheese Crumble Pie recipe. Subscribe to our baking newsletter.Sign up here for Jubilee L.A. updates.Subscribe to Cherry Bombe Magazine to get our summer issue!Visit cherrybombe.com for subscriptions, show transcripts, and tickets to upcoming events.More on Nicole: Instagram, Fat + Flour L.A., "Fat + Flour" cookbookMore on Jessie: Instagram, “Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes cookbook

Dennis is joined via Zoom by Director Lovell Holder & Writer-Performer Roger Q. Mason, the duo behind the provocative and beautifully-crafted new film Lavender Men, which is based on Mason's hit stage play of the same name. The story centers on Taffeta (they/them, played by Mason), the put-upon stage manager of a play about Abraham Lincoln. After one too many backstage indignities, Tafetta cracks and decides to take the whole show over and narrate it as their fantasia and things get wild from there. Roger talks about the film's central themes of why do we, as humans, like what we like and the gulf that often exists between what we desire and what we need. Lovell talks about using the films Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and Joe Wright's Anna Karenina as touchstones while making the piece, the day during the shoot when he ran out of steam and ideas and meeting Roger when then were both in their late teens. They both talk about working with the editor Morgan Halsey whose father Richard Halsey happened to speak at a screening of American Gigolo that Dennis saw on the very same day that he did this interview. Other topics include: eating an entire apple pie on stage, Mason refusing to take a nap during naptime at the YMCA as a child, the friends that pitched in to make the movie happen and Roger's belief that, "It's never easy to tell the truth in a world that capitalizes on lies and illusion."

When a mystery woman's burning body is found in an oil field in 2006, the rural community of Kilgore and a determined Texas lawman show why you don't mess with the Lone Star State. It takes 13 years to ID this Lavender Doe and nab her callous killer.This Episode is sponsored by BetterHelpBetterHelp: Visit BetterHelp.com/COLDCASE to get 10% off your first month.Greenlight: Start your risk free trial today at Greenlight.com/coldcaseRosetta Stone: Cold Case Files listeners can get Rosetta Stone's lifetime membership for 50% off when you go to RosettaStone.com/coldcaseSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Escape to the serene North Fork with "Rainy Night at the Lavender Inn," a calming bedtime story for grown-ups featuring the gentle rhythm of rain sounds and narration by a soothing female voice. Tonight's immersive sleep story takes place in the cozy ambiance of a historic farmhouse inn, surrounded by rolling fields of lavender and the sparkling blue Long Island Sound. As the rain falls, you find refuge in your cozy suite and fall into a deep sleep. It's time to dream away.Original Script, Recording, Production, and Music by Michelle Hotaling, Dreamaway Visions LLC 2025 All Rights ReservedYOUTUBE: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/michellessanctuary/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠INSTAGRAM: ⁠https://instagram.com/michellessanctuary/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FACEBOOK:⁠https://www.facebook.com/michellessanctuary/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TIKTOK: ⁠http://www.tiktok.com/@michellessanctuary/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TWITTER: ⁠http://twitter.com/michsanctuary/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email Michelle: ⁠michellessanctuary@gmail.com⁠If you would like to support this channel:⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/michsanctuary⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.paypal.me/michellessanctuary⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.venmo.com/michellehotaling⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out my new podcast, Meditation Tides, for guided meditations and let the tides of your breath bring the tranquility you deserve. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/meditationtides/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Michelle's Sanctuary is a place where you may enjoy high quality relaxing stories for sleep and guided sleep meditations completely FREE with a focus on mental vacations, sleep hypnosis, manifestations, and using your imagination to enjoy relaxing adventures before bedtime. Grown-ups deserve bedtime stories too!Having firsthand experience with anxiety, insomnia, and a strong desire to connect with my higher self and live my best life, I have tailored these recordings in ways that I have personally found helpful. This channel is not a replacement for consultations with a doctor or medical professional but can help you find more balance and a healing night's sleep. I always welcome comments, feedback & suggestions.

On Episode 450 we discuss...→ Sectumsempra and Its Risks→ Hermione vs. Creativity: The Logic Debate→ Dementors: Defending Against Darkness→ Teenage Love: Ron, Lavender, and Heartbreak→ "Ghosts are transparent"→ It's for the plot→ Myrtle is low key the Hogwarts therapist→ Sippin' with the ShannonsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/alohomora-the-original-harry-potter-book-club--5016402/support.

A new film called Lavender Men comes to theaters this month, and streaming in June — it's about a theatrical stage manager who daydreams about her connection to Abraham Lincoln through queer romance. I'm chatting with two of the folks involved in the film this week: Lovell Holder directed the film, and Roger Q. Mason is the writer and star. They're longtime collaborators, going back to college when Lovell was entranced by Roger's performance in Romeo and Juliet as the Nurse. And this film is just one step in their plans to change the world.We'll have that conversation in a minute. First, if you're enjoying The Sewers of Paris, I hope you'll consider supporting the show on Patreon. You may also enjoy my YouTube videos about the making of iconic movies and TV shows. I have a new video out now about the British sitcom Vicious, starring Ian McKellen and Derek Jacobi. And check out my weekly livestreams on Twitch, my book Hi Honey, I'm Homo!, and my free email newsletter. There's links to all that in the episode shownotes, and at MattBaume.com.

Ever wondered where your bottle of lavender oil comes from? In this episode, sourcing expert Emilie Bell takes us behind the scenes to explore the farms, distilleries, and people that make doTERRA's Lavender Essential Oil so unique.   From the lush fields of Bulgaria to the steam distillation process and beyond, you'll learn how this powerhouse oil is grown, harvested, and perfected. You'll also learn why it's such a staple in homes around the world.   What You'll Learn:   ✅ Where doTERRA sources its lavender and why Bulgaria is key ✅ The fascinating science behind lavender yields and plant cycles ✅ How the oil is distilled for maximum purity and quality ✅ Real-life ways to use lavender for travel, sleep, and everyday wellness   Whether you love lavender or are just getting started, this sourcing story will deepen your appreciation for everything in that bottle.   How do you use lavender in your life? Share your favorite tips in the comments!   Subscribe to the doTERRA YouTube Channel for more sourcing stories, essential oil education, and wellness inspiration.