Podcasts about Midsummer

Retired federal judge Nancy Gertner on the growing perception that SCOTUS rulings are based on politics, and a recap of last week's congressional testimony by Justices Coney Barrett and Kagan. Food policy analyst Corby Kummer with updates on the cyclospora outbreak, how one year of SNAP cuts are pressuring the food system, and why cheesemongers are having trouble selling cheese. We'll re-air Jim and Margery's conversation with author Rachel Hartigan, on her latest book "LOST" about Amelia Earhart.Spencer Buell, Globe reporter who covers Somerville and Cambridge, joins us to talk about the Shotspotter controversy in Cambridge, and how "social housing" is a growing tool to tackle the housing crisis. We ask listeners what their go-to free summer activities are as we reach the season's halfway point

Episode #184 find us kicking back here at the Atomic Hearth and taking it easy.

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Midsummer's Revelations: Strength in Storms and Bonds Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2026-07-18-22-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Blomstergirlander hängde över borden, och ljusa björkar reste sig som stolta vakter vid Sigtunasjöns strand.En: Flower garlands hung over the tables, and bright birches stood like proud guards by Sigtuna Lake's shore.Sv: Elin såg ut över den glittrande vattenytan medan hon ordnade de sista förberedelserna för Midsommarfirandet.En: Elin looked out over the sparkling water surface as she arranged the final preparations for the Midsummer celebration.Sv: På marken bildade blomsterkransar en färgglad stig, och i luften fanns doften av nybakad jordgubbstårta och nyskördade potatisar.En: On the ground, flower wreaths formed a colorful path, and in the air was the scent of freshly baked strawberry cake and freshly harvested potatoes.Sv: Elin älskade Midsommar.En: Elin loved Midsummer.Sv: Det var en tid för gemenskap och glädje.En: It was a time for community and joy.Sv: Men den här gången hade hon ett särskilt mål.En: But this time she had a special goal.Sv: Hon ville återförenas med sin bror Nils.En: She wanted to reunite with her brother Nils.Sv: Även om de alltid hade varit nära kunde hon känna en osynlig barriär mellan dem.En: Even though they had always been close, she could feel an invisible barrier between them.Sv: Vid sin sida hade hon Sofie, sin eviga vän vars plötsliga återkomst gett henne blandade känslor.En: By her side was Sofie, her eternal friend whose sudden return brought her mixed feelings.Sv: Himlen blev allt mörkare.En: The sky grew darker.Sv: Tunga moln började rulla över sjöns horisont.En: Heavy clouds began to roll over the lake's horizon.Sv: Elin såg oroat uppåt.En: Elin looked up worriedly.Sv: De hade inte räknat med regn.En: They hadn't counted on rain.Sv: Folk började snegla mot himlen och deras skratt dämpades något.En: People started glancing at the sky, and their laughter was somewhat muted.Sv: Elin behövde fatta ett beslut och snabbt.En: Elin needed to make a decision and quickly.Sv: ”Vi kan flytta allt till bystugan,” sa Nils, plötsligt ställd vid hennes sida.En: “We can move everything to the village cottage,” said Nils, suddenly by her side.Sv: Hans leende kämpade mot ovädret.En: His smile battled against the storm.Sv: Elin nickade, tacksam för hans stöd.En: Elin nodded, grateful for his support.Sv: Tillsammans med gästerna bar de in alla dekorationer och mat i skydd från stormen.En: Together with the guests, they carried in all the decorations and food for protection from the storm.Sv: Inne i den mysiga stugan fylldes rummen snabbt av värme och vänskap.En: Inside the cozy cottage, the rooms quickly filled with warmth and friendship.Sv: Ljuset från levande ljus speglade sig i fönstren medan regnet smattrade mot rutan.En: The light from candles reflected in the windows while the rain pattered against the glass.Sv: Plötsligt tog Sofie till orda.En: Suddenly, Sofie spoke up.Sv: "Jag har en nyhet," sa hon, och fick allas uppmärksamhet.En: "I have some news," she said, getting everyone's attention.Sv: Elin stirrade på sin vän.En: Elin stared at her friend.Sv: Sofie andades djupt.En: Sofie took a deep breath.Sv: ”Jag tänker stanna här i Sigtuna.En: “I am thinking about staying here in Sigtuna.Sv: Jag är trött på att resa hela tiden.” Nyheten var både överraskande och välkomnande.En: I'm tired of traveling all the time.” The news was both surprising and welcoming.Sv: Elin kände en våg av glädje men också ett stänk av oro.En: Elin felt a wave of joy but also a tinge of worry.Sv: Förändring kunde ibland vara svår.En: Change could sometimes be difficult.Sv: Utanför blixtrade himlen till, och Nils tog chansen att tala.En: Outside, the sky flashed, and Nils took the chance to speak.Sv: "Elin, vi måste prata," sa han.En: "Elin, we need to talk," he said.Sv: Deras blickar möttes i skenet från blixten.En: Their gazes met in the flash of lightning.Sv: ”Jag har alltid beundrat hur du bär allting med stil.En: “I have always admired how you handle everything with poise.Sv: Men ibland känner jag mig som en besvikelse.” Elin tog ett djupt andetag.En: But sometimes I feel like a disappointment.” Elin took a deep breath.Sv: ”Nils, du är ingen besvikelse.En: “Nils, you are not a disappointment.Sv: Du är ljuset i mitt liv.” Hon kände hur orden helt enkelt föll på plats.En: You are the light in my life.” She felt how the words simply fell into place.Sv: De talade om gamla minnen och delade tårar blandat med skratt.En: They talked about old memories and shared tears mixed with laughter.Sv: Midsommarnatten blev en tid för sanningar och ny förståelse.En: Midsummer night became a time for truths and new understanding.Sv: När stormen bedarrade och festen återupptogs under stjärnor och blomster girlander, kände Elin en ny frihet.En: When the storm subsided and the celebration resumed under stars and flower garlands, Elin felt a new freedom.Sv: Hon hade mött stormen, både den på himlen och den inom hennes hjärta.En: She had faced the storm, both in the sky and within her heart.Sv: Och medan musiken och dansen fyllde natten visste hon att att styrkan låg i modet att möta förändringar och att hålla de hon älskade nära.En: And as the music and dance filled the night, she knew that the strength lay in the courage to face changes and to keep those she loved close. Vocabulary Words:garlands: girlanderbirches: björkarpreparations: förberedelsersparkling: glittrandeharvested: skördadereunite: återförenasinvisible: osynligbarrier: barriäreternal: evigamixed: blandadesudden: plötsligahorizon: horisontlaughed: skrattmuted: dämpadebattled: kämpadecozy: mysigareflect: speglapatter: smattrawelcoming: välkomnandetinge: stänkflashed: blixtradepoise: stildisappointment: besvikelsememories: minnenunderstanding: förståelsesubside: bedarraresume: återupptacourage: modchanges: förändringarfreedom: frihet

We've arrived at mid-summer, which means you've made it halfway through your first sober summer! You badass, you. Let's reflect on how your sober summer is going so far. In this episode, I'll give you five midsummer check in questions that you can ask yourself to help you root into your wins, your struggles, and what you've gained along the way through this summer of sobriety. Go deeper into my midsummer check in questions over on my Substack, Sober for Good: https://suzannewarye.substack.com/Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 6+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Sign up for our next ‘Fresh 30' and ‘Beyond 30' cohorts. Learn more here! Get Your Copy of my book! The Sober Shift Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Midsummer Magic: Love and Inspiration in Stockholms Skärgård Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2026-07-17-07-38-20-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Solen glittrade på vattnet runt den lilla ön i Stockholms skärgård.En: The sun sparkled on the water around the little island in Stockholms skärgård.Sv: Det var midsommar, och hela ön var fylld av liv.En: It was midsummer, and the entire island was filled with life.Sv: Människor skrattade, dansade runt midsommarstången, och njöt av den långa dagen.En: People laughed, danced around the maypole, and enjoyed the long day.Sv: Blommor klädde stolpen, och det doftade av sommar.En: Flowers adorned the pole, and the scent of summer filled the air.Sv: Det var här, i detta magiska ögonblick, som Lars och Karin möttes.En: It was here, in this magical moment, that Lars and Karin met.Sv: Lars höll sig för sig själv, betraktade skådespelet och kände sig lite utanför.En: Lars kept to himself, observing the scene and feeling a bit out of place.Sv: Han var en konstnär, alltid på jakt efter inspiration, men kände sig ofta ensam i sin värld.En: He was an artist, always on the hunt for inspiration, but often felt lonely in his world.Sv: Karin, å andra sidan, bubblade av energi.En: Karin, on the other hand, bubbled with energy.Sv: Hon älskade naturen och livet, och det syntes i varje steg hon tog.En: She loved nature and life, and it showed in every step she took.Sv: När de först sprang in i varandra, log Karin brett.En: When they first ran into each other, Karin smiled broadly.Sv: "Hej!En: "Hej!Sv: Visst är det en fantastisk dag?"En: Visst är det en fantastisk dag?"Sv: sa hon och hennes glädje smittade av sig direkt.En: she said, and her joy was contagious.Sv: Lars, lite blyg, nickade.En: Lars, a little shy, nodded.Sv: "Ja, verkligen.En: "Yes, indeed.Sv: Så mycket färger och liv," svarade han försiktigt.En: So many colors and life," he replied cautiously.Sv: De pratade länge om konst och natur, upptäckte alla deras gemensamma intressen.En: They talked for a long time about art and nature, discovered all their common interests.Sv: Karin älskade äventyr, men hon letade också efter något mer meningsfullt.En: Karin loved adventure, but she was also looking for something more meaningful.Sv: Lars ville hitta någon som kunde förstå honom och hans konst.En: Lars wanted to find someone who could understand him and his art.Sv: Trots att de var olika, fann de en djup koppling.En: Despite their differences, they found a deep connection.Sv: När kvällen närmade sig, och solen nästan aldrig sjönk, kom den traditionella dansen.En: As the evening approached, and the sun almost never set, the traditional dance began.Sv: Lars, vanligtvis osäker, bestämde sig för att våga.En: Lars, usually uncertain, decided to take a chance.Sv: Han tog Karin i handen.En: He took Karin's hand.Sv: "Vill du dansa?"En: "Would you like to dance?"Sv: Frågade han, hans hjärta bultade av nervositet.En: he asked, his heart pounding with nervousness.Sv: Karin skrattade, ja, inte bara av överraskningen utan av glädjen att Lars tog chansen.En: Karin laughed, not just from surprise but from the joy that Lars took the chance.Sv: Mitt under dansen, när skratt och musik fyllde luften, öppnade Lars sitt hjärta.En: In the midst of the dance, as laughter and music filled the air, Lars opened his heart.Sv: Han berättade om hans drömmar och rädslor.En: He spoke of his dreams and fears.Sv: Karin, med värme i ögonen, lyssnade och höll hans hand.En: Karin, with warmth in her eyes, listened and held his hand.Sv: Hon delade sina egna tankar, och de fann en sällsynt förståelse.En: She shared her own thoughts, and they found a rare understanding.Sv: När natten blev till morgon stod de där, hand i hand, och såg solen stiga upp igen.En: As night turned into morning, they stood there, hand in hand, watching the sun rise again.Sv: Lars kände en oändlig värme, inte från solen, utan från Karin.En: Lars felt an endless warmth, not from the sun, but from Karin.Sv: Hon hade visat honom en värld där hans konst och känslor kunde blomstra tillsammans.En: She had shown him a world where his art and emotions could flourish together.Sv: På Stockholms skärgårds lilla paradis, hade Lars och Karin funnit något speciellt.En: In the little paradise of Stockholms skärgård, Lars and Karin had found something special.Sv: En början på något vackert, där både stillhet och äventyr väntade dem i framtiden.En: The beginning of something beautiful, where both stillness and adventure awaited them in the future. Vocabulary Words:sparkled: glittradeadorned: kläddescent: doftademagical: magiskaobserving: betraktadescene: skådespelinspiration: inspirationlonely: ensambubbled: bubbladeadventure: äventyrmeaningful: meningsfulltdifferences: olikaapproached: närmade sigpounding: bultadenervousness: nervositetmidst: mitt underlaughter: skrattfears: rädslorwarmth: värmeshared: deladerare: sällsyntunderstanding: förståelseendless: oändligflourish: blomstraparadise: paradisbeginning: börjanstillness: stillhetawaited: väntadecommon: gemensammanodded: nickade

The midsummer doldrums have set in, but duck season is beginning to work its way back into coffee-shop conversations. Cason and Brent weigh the duck hunting pros and cons of permanent daylight saving time before heading down a rabbit hole connecting military strategy, waterfowl science and the catchphrases hunters love to repeat. They close with a look at why state wildlife commissioners are appointed rather than elected—and why putting natural-resource management on the ballot could produce more politics than progress.Send us Fan MailAll Rights Reserved. Please subscribe, rate and share The Standard Sportsman podcast.

Life Doesn't Always Go According to Plan Can you believe we're already halfway through July? Summer has a funny way of speeding by. One minute we're making plans, creating goals, and thinking about all the things we're finally going to accomplish. The next, we're wondering where the time has gone. Maybe you had plans to organize a room, tackle a home project, or create new routines this summer. Or maybe, like so many of us, life simply had other plans. In this episode, I'm sharing why the middle of July is one of my favorite times to pause and reflect. The third quarter of the year is here, and instead of feeling behind or overwhelmed, I want to encourage you to think about this season as an opportunity for a reset. Because here's the truth: You don't need to start over. You simply need to take the next step. I also share a personal story about our family's unexpected summer detour—finding out that one of my daughters needs to have all four of her wisdom teeth removed this summer. Definitely not something we had planned, but it was such a good reminder that life doesn't always follow our perfectly organized schedules. And that's okay. Organizing isn't about perfection. It's about learning to pivot, adjust, and create systems that support us through every season of life. In This Episode, You'll Learn: ✨ Why summer doesn't always go according to plan ✨ How to revisit the goals you set back in January ✨ Why celebrating small wins matters ✨ How to reset before the busy fall season arrives ✨ Why it's okay to pivot when life changes ✨ One simple exercise to help you move forward with intention This Week's Challenge Take a few quiet minutes this week and ask yourself: What is one thing I'm proud of accomplishing this year? What is one thing I'd still like to accomplish before the end of the year? What is one small action I can take this week? Remember, one small step can create a lot of momentum. Resources Mentioned ✨ Take the How Organized Are You? Quiz: Click here to take the quiz✨ Learn more about the Fresh Start Coaching Program ✨ Visit the website: www.dsdeclutrr.com Continue the Conversation I'd love to hear from you. What is one thing you'd still like to accomplish before the end of this year? Send me a message, leave a comment, or connect with me on social media and let me know. Thank you so much for joining me for another Thursday Coffee Chat. And remember… The year isn't over. Summer isn't over. You haven't missed your opportunity. Keep taking those small steps. Because organizing doesn't happen all at once. It happens step by step, little by little.If you have been thinking about starting a newsletter or simplifying your emails, you can try it and receive 25 percent off your first year. Get Flodesk.Support the showConnect with Diana:Business email: Diana@dsdeclutrr.comOur Instagram: @dsdeclutrrOur Facebook: @dsdeclutrrOur Websites: dsdeclutrr.com

A Midsummer's Metaphor & More From The Big Cat Tim Fitzgerald bonus 1270 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:11:02 +0000 kMpSxWJ6cStUR0y64DLSKHoAo3rb2vEv sports Sports Daily sports A Midsummer's Metaphor & More From The Big Cat Tim Fitzgerald Wichita's popular morning local sports talk radio show is Sports Daily with Jacob Albracht and Tommy Castor. Listen live M-F 7a-11a on KFH! 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Sports https://player.amperwavepodcastin

(00:00) Beetle, Zolak, and McKone talk about the midsummer reminder with the All-Star Game and how the players aren't amped up to play in the game. Is the MLB All-Star Game dead?(9:23) The guys talk about Willson Contreras wanting to finish his career in Boston and will not waive his no trade clause.(22:17) Fake Boston Survey Day begins. What is your favorite Boston sports team?(29:45) Fake Boston Survey: Favorite Boston ownership group?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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#TopOfTheOrder: Midsummer Royalty & Global Semifinals MLB All-Star Tonight: The 96th Midsummer Classic takes over Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia tonight! We make our official bold predictions for the game, drop our mid-season awards (MVP, Cy Young, and biggest surprises), and debate who dominates the second half of the season.World Cup Semifinals Are Live: The absolute pinnacle of international soccer is here. France and Spain are battling it out right now in a massive clash in Dallas, while England and Argentina prepare to set Atlanta on fire tomorrow afternoon. We look at the tactical match-ups and predict who plays for the ultimate crown on Sunday.UFC 329 Fireworks: International Fight Week just delivered the biggest live gate in UFC history at $26.4 million. We break down Max Holloway's historic, lightning-fast first-round TKO victory over Conor McGregor after a devastating knee injury cut the return short. Plus, Paddy Pimblett's slick Peruvian necktie finish!The 154th Open Championship: Golf's elite are touching down at Royal Birkdale. With tee times locking in for Thursday morning, we pick our favorite dark horses, navigate the brutal links layout, and predict who hoists the Claret Jug this weekend.#SportsBrosDraft: The Mount Rushmore of the Blueprint Last Week's Review: The wrestling intro draft caused an absolute mutiny in the comments. We look at the final community voting totals for Team A (NWO/Vince), Team B (2 Cold Scorpio/Judas), and Team C (Jey Uso/Stone Cold) to see which board took the crowd pop crown.This Week's Draft: We are drafting the Greatest Coaches of All Time Across the Four Major Sports (NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL). No era limits, no sport restrictions. Who takes the strategic geniuses, the master motivators, and the builders of ultimate historic dynasties?#WalkOffShot: No safety nets, no scripts, no filters. The Bros wrap up the afternoon by dropping a heavy, unfiltered final take to carry you through the mid-week.#SportsBros #MLBAllStar #AllStarGame #WorldCup2026 #UFC329 #MaxHolloway #ConorMcGregor #TheOpen #RoyalBirkdale #GreatestCoaches #SportsBrosDraft #LiveStream #WeGoneFollow Us On Social Media : https://linktr.ee/SportsBros_PCast

In this mid-summer tips episode, Joanne answers some commonly asked questions about managing your lawn and garden. Some of the topics covered: Practical mid-season planting advice:
You can still plant trees, shrubs, and perennials in July, provided they are watered consistently. When purchasing discounted plants, check the roots rather than judging them by their above-soil appearance. Managing common summer garden problems:
 Learn more about Japanese beetles and crabgrass, including how to properly position beetle traps, interrupt the beetles' life cycle, remove crabgrass before it sets seed, and avoid spreading weed seeds while mowing. Choosing native plants thoughtfully: Add native plants gradually and intentionally rather than removing healthy, established non-native plants. Choose the right plant for the right location while considering pollinator value, growing conditions, and how aggressively a plant may spread. Have a topic you'd like Joanne to discuss? Email your questions and comments to downthegardenpathpodcast@hotmail.com, or connect with Joanne on her website: down2earth.ca Find Down the Garden Path on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube: @downthegardenpathpodcast. Down the Garden Path Podcast On Down The Garden Path, professional landscape designer Joanne Shaw discusses down-to-earth tips and advice for your plants, gardens and landscapes. As the owner of Down2Earth Landscape Design, Joanne Shaw has been designing beautiful gardens for homeowners east of Toronto for over a decade. She does her best to bring you interesting, relevant and useful topics to help you keep your garden as low-maintenance as possible.  In Down the Garden Path: A Step-By-Step Guide to Your Ontario Garden, Joanne and fellow landscape designer Matthew Dressing distill their horticultural and design expertise and their combined experiences in helping others create and maintain thriving gardens into one easy-to-read monthly reference guide. Get your copy today on Amazon. Don't forget to check out Down the Garden Path on your favourite podcast app and subscribe! You can now catch the podcast on YouTube.

Yellow leaves, chewed-up plants, and tomatoes that suddenly stop producing can make it feel like your garden is falling apart. But many common midsummer garden problems have simple explanations once you know what to look for. In this episode, you'll learn how to diagnose yellowing leaves, tell the difference between nutrient deficiencies and diseases, identify what's eating your plants, and understand why heat can interfere with tomato and pepper production. These practical gardening tips will help you troubleshoot problems with more confidence and avoid treating the wrong issue.

Send us Fan MailContent note: This episode includes a discussion of suicidal ideation as part of Nathan's testimony. If you or someone you know is struggling, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available by call or text, 24/7.This month's Enneagram journey is on a midsummer pause, and so today, a spontaneous detour. Actor Nathan Gamble (Babel, Marley and Me, Bad Counselors, in theaters July 22–27) joins Amy for a conversation that starts with summer camp and Hollywood and ends up somewhere much deeper: his own Enneagram 3 story, how personality tools shaped his work on set, and the testimony behind his faith, including an honest, vulnerable season most guests wouldn't share out loud. This is a fun, unexpected, and ultimately tender conversation for the middle of your summer.https://www.badcounselors.com/https://www.instagram.com/nathanleegamble/A new show coming soon! https://www.instagram.com/bible_college/Support the showRESOURCES FOR YOU:Join the Waitlist for 1:1 Coaching with Amy Wickshttps://www.simplywholehearted.com/callamywicksNot sure about your Enneagram Type? Start here: https://www.simplywholehearted.com/enneagramquizEnnea-what? The Beginners Guide to the Enneagram(free course + printables)https://bit.ly/Enneagram101GuideConnect with Amy:IGWebsite

Send us Fan MailEP264:  Before you buy another curriculum or fill in another planner, what if the most important thing you could do is pause? In this episode, Jean shares why midsummer is the perfect time to step back, reconnect with your child, and observe their growth before making plans for the year ahead. Learn how beginning with the child ~ not the curriculum ~ can transform your homeschool planning with greater clarity and confidence. Find the show notes here. ➡️ https://artofhomeschooling.com/episode264/✨20th Anniversary of the Taproot Teacher Training ✨August 6-9, 2026Reconnect with your purpose and leave with fresh homeschool inspiration. Taproot 2026 >>> www.artofhomeschooling.com/taproot Support the showThanks for listening!

DEFENDANT: Midsomar  EVIDENCE: Sun Goddess Pinot Grigio SCENE OF THE CRIME: A Maypole Near You...  -- Hey friend — welcome to our bonus midsummer episode! We kick things off with playful banter about time, podcast firsts, and then dive into the lushly sunlit weirdness of Ari Aster's Midsommar while sipping Mary J. Blige's Sun Goddess Pinot Grigio. Expect gossip, gross food talk, and the kind of movie chat that makes you want to rewatch with a notebook. We nerd out on the Friuli region (hello rose-gold Pinot Grigio color!), savor juicy melon-and-nectarine tasting notes, and praise the wine for being both approachable and surprisingly complex. Then we pivot into the film: Florence Pugh's Dani, toxic boyfriend Christian, and that creeping daylight dread that makes Midsommar feel like artful folk horror instead of just jump scares. There's also a playful Midsommar traditions true/false quiz, heated opinions about who deserves what, and a long, affectionate breakdown of costumes, rituals, and the film's ambiguous place between indigenous practice and cult. We wrap with whether we'd join a cozy wine-loving cult (spoiler: yes — but only the Nancy Meyers version) and all the micro-joys that make this episode feel like a friend sitting on your patio, passing the bottle and whispering theories.

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Midsummer Magic: Unveiling the True Essence of Swedish Traditions Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2026-07-13-07-38-20-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Den svenska sommarkvällen låg mjuk över Stockholm skärgård.En: The Swedish summer evening lay softly over the Stockholm archipelago.Sv: Luften doftade av salt och blommande ängar.En: The air smelled of salt and blooming meadows.Sv: Elin stod vid strandkanten och såg ut över vattnet.En: Elin stood at the water's edge and looked out over the water.Sv: Hon kände sig alltid lite utanför, lite separerad från allt det som gjorde hennes familj svensk.En: She always felt a little out of place, a little separated from everything that made her family Swedish.Sv: Men i kväll var det midsommar.En: But tonight was Midsummer.Sv: Och det var dags att hitta blommorna till den vackraste midsommarkransen.En: And it was time to find the flowers for the most beautiful midsummer wreath.Sv: Oscar, Elins yngre bror, sprang runt henne och skrattade högt.En: Oscar, Elin's younger brother, ran around her, laughing loudly.Sv: "Kom igen, Elin!En: "Come on, Elin!Sv: Vi måste hitta blommorna innan solen går ner!"En: We need to find the flowers before the sun goes down!"Sv: Han snurrade runt i sanden med en sådan glädje att hon inte kunde låta bli att le.En: He spun around in the sand with such joy that she couldn't help but smile.Sv: Klara, deras kusin, kom upp bakom Elin och lade armen om hennes axel.En: Klara, their cousin, came up behind Elin and put an arm around her shoulder.Sv: "Vi hittar de bästa blommorna på andra sidan ängen," sa hon.En: "We find the best flowers on the other side of the meadow," she said.Sv: "Kom, det blir kul!"En: "Come on, it'll be fun!"Sv: Elin tvekade lite men följde med.En: Elin hesitated a little but followed along.Sv: Hennes hjärta klappade snabbt av både spänning och osäkerhet.En: Her heart was pounding fast with both excitement and uncertainty.Sv: Hon visste att hon ville vara en del av allt, men det kändes svårt.En: She knew she wanted to be a part of everything, but it felt difficult.Sv: Social ångest höll henne ofta tillbaka.En: Social anxiety often held her back.Sv: De gick tillsammans genom skogen, där skuggorna lekte mellan träden.En: They walked together through the forest, where shadows played between the trees.Sv: Snart öppnade landskapet upp sig.En: Soon the landscape opened up.Sv: Framför dem breddade sig en vidsträckt äng, fylld av prästkragar, blåklint och smörblommor.En: In front of them spread a vast meadow, filled with daisies, cornflowers, and buttercups.Sv: Det var perfekt.En: It was perfect.Sv: Oscar kastade sig ner i blomhavet, och Klara hoppade efter honom, skrattandes.En: Oscar threw himself into the flower sea, and Klara jumped after him, laughing.Sv: De plockade blommor med omsorg och vänlighet, små pratstunder fyllde luften.En: They picked the flowers with care and kindness, small conversations filling the air.Sv: Elin böjde sig sakta ner, hennes händer visste precis vilka blommor som skulle göra kransen vacker.En: Elin slowly bent down, her hands knowing exactly which flowers would make the wreath beautiful.Sv: Med varje plockad blomma kände hon en lättnad, en tillhörighet som hon länge saknat.En: With each picked flower, she felt a relief, a belonging she had long missed.Sv: När kransarna var klara lade Oscar en på sitt huvud och började dansa.En: When the wreaths were ready, Oscar placed one on his head and began to dance.Sv: Klara drog med Elin i dansen.En: Klara pulled Elin into the dance.Sv: Till en början var hon stel, men snart kände hon ruset av glädje när de snurrade runt i kvällssolen tillsammans, deras skratt ekande över ängen.En: At first, she was stiff, but soon she felt the rush of joy as they spun around in the evening sun together, their laughter echoing over the meadow.Sv: Med blomsterkransen vilande på hennes huvud följde Elin sin familj till midsommarstången.En: With the flower wreath resting on her head, Elin followed her family to the Midsummer pole.Sv: I ringdans runt stången fann hon inte bara en tradition, utan en ny styrka inom sig.En: In the ring dance around the pole, she found not just a tradition, but a new strength within herself.Sv: Hon kände sig hemma, omringad av de människor hon älskade.En: She felt at home, surrounded by the people she loved.Sv: Medan solen sakta försvann vid horisonten visste Elin att denna midsommar skulle bli ett minne hon alltid skulle bära med sig.En: As the sun slowly disappeared on the horizon, Elin knew that this Midsummer would become a memory she would always carry with her.Sv: Hon hade funnit både blomman och sina egna rötter, djupt i den svenska traditionen.En: She had found both the flower and her own roots, deep in the Swedish tradition. Vocabulary Words:archipelago: skärgårdblooming: blommandemeadows: ängaredge: strandkantenseparated: separeradhestitated: tvekadepounding: klappadeexcitement: spänninguncertainty: osäkerhetshadows: skuggornavast: vidsträcktsea: blomhavetcare: omsorgkindness: vänlighetbelonging: tillhörighetcarried: barglory: glädjerushed: rusethorizon: horisontdisappeared: försvannmemory: minneroots: röttertradition: traditionembrace: arm omsmiled: lelaughed: skrattadeplayed: lektesprang: bredde sigbent: böjdeechoing: ekande

Send us Fan MailA welcome breeze plays among the reeds and carves ripples on the canal. Tonight, the Erica is moored on a perfect summer's night. We welcome you to join us as enjoy the quiet and go searching for older attitudes to summer, the shifting dates of Midsummer's Eve, and just why Midsummer Night's Dream was so unsummery.  Journal entry:10th July, Friday“Sitting chatting over a mug of tea On the stern of the boat The sound of music and children playing A swirl of energy at the end of day.Voices float across the water That dances with light. A mother with six newly hatched ducklings The sun sinks behind Horse Hill.”Episode Information:In this episode I read short extracts from Miles Hadfield's (1950) An English Almanac published by Dent, and Alexandra Harris' (2015) Weatherland: Writers and artists under English skies published by Thames and Hudson. I also refer to Hana Videen's (2022) The Word Hord: Daily life in old English published by Princeton University Press, Eleanor Parker's (2022) Winters in the World: A journey through the Anglo-Saxon year published by Reaktion Books, and Lia Leendertz's (2024) A Year in Story and Song: A celebration of the seasons published by Hatchette UK.  You can find Karen and Jason's YouTube channel here: Just Two People. With special thanks to our lock-wheelersfor supporting this podcast. Ana McKellar Susan BakerMind Shambles Clare Hollingsworth Kevin B. Fleur and David Mcloughlin Lois Raphael Tania Yorgey Andrea Hansen Chris Hinds Chris and Alan on NB Land of Green Ginger Captain Arlo Rebecca Russell Allison on the narrowboat Mukka Derek and Pauline Watts Anna V. Orange Cookie Mary Keane. Tony Rutherford. Arabella Holzapfel. Rory with MJ and Kayla. Narrowboat Precious Jet. Linda Reynolds Burkins. Richard Noble. Carol Ferguson. Tracie Thomas Mark and Tricia Stowe Madeleine SmithGeneral DetailsThe intro and the outro music is ‘Crying Cello' by Oleksii_Kalyna (2024) licensed for free-use by Pixabay (189988). Narrowboat engine recorded by 'James2nd' on the River Weaver, Cheshire. Uploaded to Freesound.org on 23rd June 2018. Creative Commons Licence. Piano and keyboard interludes composed and performed by Helen Ingram.All other audio recorded on site. Support the showBecome a 'Lock-Wheeler'Would you like to support this podcast by becoming a 'lock-wheeler' for Nighttime on Still Waters? Find out more: 'Lock-wheeling' for Nighttime on Still Waters.ContactFacebook at https://www.facebook.com/noswpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nighttimeonstillwaters/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/noswpod.bsky.socialMastodon: https://mastodon.world/@nosw  I would love to hear from you. You can email me at nighttimeonstillwaters@gmail.com or drop me a line by going to the nowspod website and using either the contact form or, if you prefer, record your message by clicking on the microphone icon. For more information about Nighttime on Still WatersYou can find more information and photographs about the podcasts and life aboard the Erica on our website at noswpod.com. 

National Weather Service Meteorologist Jim Mitchell looks at the weather conditions for Sunday, July 12th as well as looking ahead for the work week.

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Finding Friendship Under the Swedish Midsummer Sun Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2026-07-11-07-38-19-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Under den klara sommarhimlen över Stockholm, där solen strålade starkt och blommor prydde varje hörn, låg Skansen Open-Air Museum.En: Under the clear summer skies over Stockholm, where the sun shone brightly and flowers adorned every corner, lay Skansen Open-Air Museum.Sv: Det var Midsommarafton, en av de mest älskade traditionerna i Sverige.En: It was Midsommarafton, one of the most beloved traditions in Sweden.Sv: Lina, en ivrig och engagerad student av historia, var klädd i en traditionell folkdräkt.En: Lina, an eager and committed student of history, was dressed in traditional folk costume.Sv: Hennes uppgift som volontär denna dag var att guida besökare och delta i återuppförandet av gamla svenska traditioner.En: Her task as a volunteer that day was to guide visitors and participate in the reenactment of old Swedish traditions.Sv: Lina älskade historien, men ibland kände hon att boksidorna i hennes liv blev lite för ensamma.En: Lina loved history, but sometimes she felt that the pages of her life were becoming a little too lonely.Sv: Hon längtade efter att dela sin passion och hitta mänsklig kontakt i det verkliga livet.En: She longed to share her passion and find human connection in real life.Sv: Med allt detta i tankarna, stod hon bredvid en majstång—den symboliska mittpunkten i Midsommarfirandet.En: With all this on her mind, she stood next to a majstång—the symbolic centerpiece of the Midsommar celebration.Sv: Samtidigt, på samma grönskande plats, befann sig Johan för första gången.En: Meanwhile, at the same lush place, Johan found himself there for the first time.Sv: Han var en äventyrare som älskade att dyka in i kulturens djup.En: He was an adventurer who loved to dive into the depths of culture.Sv: Men här, där språket fortfarande var främmande för honom, kände han sig lite ensam.En: But here, where the language was still foreign to him, he felt a bit lonely.Sv: Med solen som vittne möttes Lina och Johan av en slump vid mjödståndet.En: With the sun as their witness, Lina and Johan met by chance at the mead stand.Sv: Lina log försiktigt och hennes ögon lyste upp bakom glasögonen.En: Lina smiled gently, and her eyes lit up behind her glasses.Sv: "Hej, trevlig Midsommar!En: "Hej, trevlig Midsommar!Sv: Vill du prova vår traditionella dans?"En: Would you like to try our traditional dance?"Sv: frågade hon, och trots sin blygsamhet lyckades hon ge sin fråga en öppen värme.En: she asked, and despite her shyness, she managed to give her question an open warmth.Sv: Johan, som längtade efter att känna sig delaktig, bestämde sig för att tala på svenska.En: Johan, who longed to feel included, decided to speak in Swedish.Sv: "Ja, gärna!En: "Ja, gärna!Sv: Jag skulle älska att dansa."En: I would love to dance."Sv: De tog plats i cirkeln av dansare.En: They took their place in the circle of dancers.Sv: Johan kände sig först osäker, men snart fångades han av musiken och folkets glädje.En: Johan initially felt insecure, but soon he was captivated by the music and the people's joy.Sv: Händer knöt sig, släppte, och snurrade i takt med fiolens livliga toner.En: Hands clasped, released, and spun in time with the lively tones of the fiddle.Sv: Lina och Johan fann sig snabbt skrattande och njutande av varje ögonblick.En: Lina and Johan quickly found themselves laughing and enjoying every moment.Sv: Hon berättade om majstångens historia och betydelsen av blommorna i håret, och Johan lyssnade med genuin nyfikenhet.En: She told him about the history of the majstång and the significance of the flowers in the hair, and Johan listened with genuine curiosity.Sv: När natten började närma sig sitt slut, utbytte de kontaktuppgifter.En: As night began to draw to a close, they exchanged contact information.Sv: Förutom nummer bytte de även löften om att snart mötas igen, för att utforska fler historiska platser tillsammans i denna gamla, rika stad.En: In addition to numbers, they also exchanged promises to meet again soon, to explore more historical sites together in this ancient, rich city.Sv: Lina gick hem den kvällen med ett lättare hjärta, fylld av tillförsikt.En: Lina went home that evening with a lighter heart, filled with confidence.Sv: Hon hade funnit någon att dela sin passion med.En: She had found someone to share her passion with.Sv: Och Johan, när han sakta gick tillbaka till sitt hotell, kände sig äntligen hemma i ett land längre bort än han någonsin rest.En: And Johan, as he slowly walked back to his hotel, finally felt at home in a country further away than he had ever traveled.Sv: Där, bland traditionerna och de öppna leendena, hade han funnit en vän.En: There, among the traditions and the open smiles, he had found a friend.Sv: Definitivt hade denna Midsommar på Skansen varit början på något alldeles särskilt, för både Lina och Johan.En: Indeed, this Midsommar at Skansen had been the beginning of something very special, for both Lina and Johan. Vocabulary Words:skies: sommarhimlenadorned: pryddecommitment: engagemangvolunteer: volontärreenactment: återuppförandetfolklore: folkdräktlonely: ensamconnection: kontaktcenterpiece: mittpunktlush: grönskandeadventurer: äventyraredepths: djupforeign: främmandeinsecure: osäkerclasped: knötfiddle: fiolgenuine: genuincuriosity: nyfikenhetdawn: gryningpromises: löftenancient: gamlaconfidence: tillförsikttraditions: traditionernawitness: vittnegently: försiktigteffortlessly: smidigtcaptivated: fångadesrelease: släpptesignificance: betydelsenhistorical: historiska

Midsummer in the Northern hemisphere marks the dead of winter in Antarctica, usually a time when temperatures plunge and the surrounding ocean ices over, nearly doubling the continent's size. But this June, scientists found Antarctica's west coast was missing a chunk of sea ice the size of France. How unusually warm ocean water is affecting sea ice as well as massive Antarctic glaciers. Also, recent findings that peatlands are expanding northward as the Arctic warms might sound like good news, since peat has powerful carbon storage capabilities. But it takes millennia for peat to sequester large amounts of carbon, while we are burning fossil fuels far more quickly than the Earth can absorb. And much of the world's staple crops of corn, wheat, rice and soy are grown in huge monocultures that disrupt ecosystems and require massive amounts of fertilizer, pesticides, fossil fuels and water. The author of ‘Feed Us with Trees: Nuts and the Future of Food' offers a more sustainable vision of food production. She shares how nut trees can offer alternative sources of starch, protein and healthy fats that integrate well into local ecosystems and can help feed a growing population. -- Don't miss the next virtual Living on Earth Book Club event on Tuesday, July 14 at 5 pm PDT / 8 pm EDT! We'll talk with Yurok activist and attorney Amy Bowers Cordalis about how multiple generations of her family have advocated for the protection of Northern California's Klamath River, a crucial habitat for salmon and the lifeblood of the Yurok tribe. Her book is The Water Remembers: My Indigenous Family's Fight to Save a River and a Way of Life. You can sign up for this free event at loe.org/events. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's mid summer and the right time to take a look at what's happening at Disney Parks across the globe. More is happening than you might imagine, and we want to capture all the highlights. Our family was there for all the major Fourth of July holiday events at Walt Disney World and we'll share the Red White and Blues of all of it. We'll also look at the larger attendance trends not just at Walt Disney World but at Disneyland. Many beloved attractions have been getting attention recently, and we'll take a look at what's working and maybe what isn't. It's part of Disney to draw attention to the parks to some of the rides and shows we love the most, while they are busy trying to construct major mega offerings. We'll consider the philosophy behind this from both an Imagineering and operational view. This includes recent changes focused on keeping day guests from jumping on a bus at Disney Springs. Is Disney trying to keep everyone not staying at a Disney Resort away? We'll study this, and then we'll look at efforts internationally at a number of Disney Parks. Big things are afoot and you may not know what's on its way. Join us for a big summer update at Disney Parks here and across the globe. Be sure to check out my latest endeavor, Disneyland Insights: Inspiration, Ideas & Magic for You and Your Organization. __________________________________________________ Disney Insights YouTube Page--Check it out and subscribe. DisneyInsights.com--So many resources at our home site. Be sure to subscribe to receive notice of upcoming podcasts. My newest book, A Century of Powerful Disney Insights, Volume I 1923-1973, The Walt & Roy Disney Years is available!  Also, check out my two of my other books, The Wonderful World of Customer Service at Disney and Disney, Leadership and You.  Also, for those examining other business benchmarks beyond Disney, check out Lead with Your Customer: Transform Culture and Brand Into World-Class Excellence. _______________________________________________________ Check out Zanolla Travel to book your next vacation!  David & Leah Zanolla ZanollaTravel.com Owner/Agents (309) 863-5469 _________________________________________________________ Performance Journeys This podcast and post is provided by J. Jeff Kober and Performance Journeys, which celebrates more than 20 years as a training and development group bringing best in business ideas through books, keynotes, workshops, seminars and online tools to help you take your organization to the next level. Want a Keynote Speaker? More than just nice stories, I offer proven insight and solutions having worked in the trench. Need Consulting? I've worked for decades across the public, private and non-profit arena.  Need Support? We offer so many classroom, online, and other resources to help you improve your customer service delivery, leadership excellence, and employee engagement. Contact us today, and let us help you on your Performance Journey!  

Scott Brewer and Kyle Agre are talking hunting, fishing and just about anything you can do outdoors each weekend on Gone Outdoors Radio. This week's episode brings Muskie guru Brett Waldera to share tactics to boat trophy muskies mid-summer. And Holt shares some advanced food plot strategies and Toby Kvalevog provides a Leech Lake fishing report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Midsummer Revelations: Love and Adventure at Skansen Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2026-07-10-07-38-19-sv Story Transcript:Sv: På Skansen, med sommarsolen som värmde och folkdräkter som prunkade i alla färger, var Midsommarfirandet i full gång.En: At Skansen, with the summer sun warming and traditional costumes blossoming in all colors, the Midsummer celebration was in full swing.Sv: Linnea vandrade bland de historiska byggnaderna, hennes sinne var fyllt av rastlöshet.En: Linnea wandered among the historical buildings, her mind filled with restlessness.Sv: Hon kände sig som om hon saknade något större i livet, något som kunde ge henne den spänning hon längtade efter.En: She felt as if she were missing something greater in life, something that could give her the excitement she longed for.Sv: "Linnea!"En: "Linnea!"Sv: ropade Elin, hennes livliga kusin från Göteborg, medan hon dansade runt en majstång.En: shouted Elin, her lively cousin from Göteborg, as she danced around a maypole.Sv: "Kom och dansa med oss!En: "Come and dance with us!Sv: Det här är Midsommar, dags att ta risker och ha kul!"En: This is Midsummer, time to take risks and have fun!"Sv: Rasmus, Linneas nära vän, höll sig i bakgrunden.En: Rasmus, Linnea's close friend, kept to the background.Sv: Han hade en plan.En: He had a plan.Sv: Han hade väntat länge på den perfekta stunden att berätta för Linnea om sina känslor.En: He had waited a long time for the perfect moment to tell Linnea about his feelings.Sv: Men hur skulle han säga det?En: But how would he say it?Sv: Och vad om hon inte kände likadant?En: And what if she didn't feel the same?Sv: När Linnea stegade genom trängseln av folk, fångade något hennes öga.En: As Linnea stepped through the crowd, something caught her eye.Sv: Ett brev låg på en bänk, omslaget var tomt och utan någon adress.En: A letter lay on a bench, its envelope blank and without any address.Sv: Hon tog upp det och kände en pirrande känsla av äventyr.En: She picked it up and felt a tingling sense of adventure.Sv: "Vad kan det här vara?"En: "What could this be?"Sv: mumlade hon för sig själv.En: she muttered to herself.Sv: Elin, som alltid var impulsiv, skuttade fram.En: Elin, who was always impulsive, skipped forward.Sv: "Öppna det, Linnea!En: "Open it, Linnea!Sv: Tänk om det är nyckeln till något otroligt!"En: What if it's the key to something incredible!"Sv: Men Rasmus tvekade.En: But Rasmus hesitated.Sv: "Kanske borde du inte," sa han försiktigt.En: "Maybe you shouldn't," he said cautiously.Sv: Inuti befarade han att brevet kunde förändra allt, kanske till och med förstöra chansen att avslöja sina känslor.En: Inside, he feared the letter might change everything, maybe even ruin the chance to reveal his feelings.Sv: Linnea kunde inte motstå frestelsen.En: Linnea couldn't resist the temptation.Sv: Hon sprättade upp kuvertet.En: She opened the envelope.Sv: Innuti fann hon kryptiska ledtrådar och små bilder av Skansen.En: Inside, she found cryptic clues and small pictures of Skansen.Sv: Det var som en skattjakt i det fördolda.En: It was like a hidden treasure hunt.Sv: Samtidigt skapade detta en knut i Rasmus mage.En: At the same time, this created a knot in Rasmus' stomach.Sv: Skulle hans hemliga planer gå i kras nu?En: Would his secret plans be ruined now?Sv: Under kvällens Midsommardans tappade Linnea försiktigt brevet ur sin hand.En: During the evening's Midsummer dance, Linnea carefully dropped the letter from her hand.Sv: Rasmus såg sin chans och grep det snabbt.En: Rasmus saw his chance and quickly grabbed it.Sv: Han ställde sig framför henne, hans ansikte rödfärgat av både förlägenhet och beslutsamhet.En: He stood in front of her, his face flushed with both embarrassment and determination.Sv: "Linnea, jag måste säga dig något viktigt."En: "Linnea, I need to tell you something important."Sv: Hans hjärta dunkade.En: His heart pounded.Sv: När han väl började tala, kunde han inte sluta.En: Once he started speaking, he couldn't stop.Sv: "Jag har haft känslor för dig länge."En: "I've had feelings for you for a long time."Sv: Elin tittade förväntansfullt på dem båda.En: Elin looked expectantly at them both.Sv: Linnea förblev tyst en stund innan hon log.En: Linnea remained silent for a moment before she smiled.Sv: "Och jag har alltid velat ha mer äventyr i mitt liv."En: "And I've always wanted more adventure in my life."Sv: De tre samlades i en förstående omfamning.En: The three gathered in an understanding embrace.Sv: Linnea insåg att förändring inte alltid måste vara skrämmande.En: Linnea realized that change doesn't always have to be frightening.Sv: Med Elins stöttning och Rasmus ärlighet, beslutade hon sig för att omfamna osäkerheten.En: With Elin's support and Rasmus' honesty, she decided to embrace uncertainty.Sv: Rasmus hade funnit modet att tala från hjärtat, och Linnea kände sig redo att möta världen med ett nyfunnet mod.En: Rasmus had found the courage to speak from the heart, and Linnea felt ready to face the world with newfound bravery.Sv: Midsommarnatten var ljus, fylld av löften och nya början, med Skansen som bakgrundsstöd för deras framtida äventyr.En: The Midsummer night was bright, filled with promises and new beginnings, with Skansen as a backdrop for their future adventures. Vocabulary Words:warming: värmdeblossoming: prunkadecostumes: folkdräkterrestlessness: rastlöshetrisks: riskerbackground: bakgrundenhesitated: tvekadecautiously: försiktigtenvelope: omslagettingling: pirrandeadventure: äventyrcryptic: kryptiskaclues: ledtrådartreasure hunt: skattjaktflushed: rödfärgatembarrassment: förlägenhetdetermination: beslutsamhetfeelings: känslorunderstanding: förståendeembrace: omfamninguncertainty: osäkerhetencourage: modetbravery: modpromises: löftennew beginnings: nya börjansupport: stöttningimpulsive: impulsivruin: förstörareveal: avslöjafrightening: skrämmande

Narrator: Chloe De Burgh

"I have no doubt you could run that half-marathon, but I understand the hesitation." That note from her physical therapist is what Host Heather Caplan, RDN, needed to hear, and this episode is her passing it along to you. It's midsummer. Schedules are chaotic, training cycles are in-between, and sometimes the most useful thing a podcast can do is just pause and remind you: you've come further than you think.  In this solo episode, Heather reads a Substack essay she wrote in May after a long season of navigating plantar fasciitis, a hamstring tweak, a race she almost didn't run, and the slow, non-linear work of rebuilding. She reflects on why acknowledging the progress we've made is just as important as chasing the next goal. Whether you're in the middle of REDs recovery, returning from injury, navigating a hard training cycle, or just feeling like you're far from where you want to be, this one's for you! Resources mentioned: Lane 9 Substack - Friday morning notes on REDs, periods, nutrition, women's sports, and more Stephanie Flippen - Heather's running coach Nancy Boyd, DPT - Heather's physical therapist and Lane 9 Directory member Extra credit - If this episode hit home, here are a few ways to pay it forward: Send this episode to a friend who needs this message right now Leave a rating or review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify; it genuinely helps more people find us Reach out and tell us what you're celebrating; we mean it! Email us at lane9project@gmail.com.  Connect + get support: Are you an athlete? Find a sports dietitian, DPT, therapist, or coach who understands athletes at lane9project.org/directory. Are you a clinician or coach? If this conversation resonated with you professionally, Lane 9 Membership was built for you. Join a community of dietitians, DPTs, psychologists, sports medicine providers, and coaches who are doing this work, and get listed in the Lane 9 Directory so athletes can find you. Future clinicians and coaches are welcome too. Follow us on Instagram and get in touch anytime!

Summer Solstice is here! Welcome to my 2 hour class/workshop/lecture/sermon on the powerful symbolism, history and Witch's Work we find here as the Northern Hemisphere steps into Summer. We will take a deep dive into Pagan/Heathen/Animist traditions ancient and modern, as well as other spiritual and magickal traditions and what they celebrate, and how we can work with all that cultural richness in our own lives.Astronomy, Astrology, Tarot, Megalithic sites around the planet, and seasonal ecological events are just some of the topis we will cover!I encourage grabbing a weird friend, make some snacks or bevvies, light a candle, and get Witchy about it!If you want (even) more information and materials check out the links below. If this video aided you in any way, I've done my Work!You can support by following, liking, sharing, and commenting on this video. This class is free for all beings thanks to support from MY PATRONS!!LITHA WORKBOOK: Folks who would really like to dig in can subscribe to my Patreon at the Venus level or higher get access to this year's updated workbook. You can join my Patreon for free to get alerts but Patrons get cool perks, discounts, access to exclusive work, and tons more. https://www.patreon.com/cw/MeaganAngusMY WEBSITE: writing from years past exploring Wheel of The Year practices and history (and other occult topics) https://www.meaganangus.com/wheel-of-...PODCAST: Spinning The Wheel https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...READINGS: learn how this Work shows up in your life https://www.meaganangus.com/tarot-sch...SABBAT CARDS, ALTAR CLOTHS: https://meaganangus.threadless.com/Support these groups!MECA is on the ground to provide Gaza with medical aid, clean water, food, psychological support, and more. Give what you can at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.mecaforpeace.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Food Not Bombs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Feeding our under served Communities, local and international.Have you paid your rent? ⁠⁠REAL RENT DUWAMISH⁠⁠⁠⁠Join over 120k demanding federal recognition for the Duwamish Tribe!⁠⁠

As one sports season comes to an end and with the next one on the horizon, we catch up with director of athletics Doug Gillin. This conversation covers the highlights from the 2025-2026 season, summer storylines, football scheduling and what to look forward to when the new school year begins. #DSOTDP

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Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Stormy Nights and Midsummer Miracles in Møre og Romsdal Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2026-07-08-07-38-19-no Story Transcript:No: Møre og Romsdal var et vakkert sted, fylt med grønne daler og små hytter.En: Møre og Romsdal was a beautiful place, filled with green valleys and small cabins.No: Sommeren kom med blomstrende enger og varme solstråler.En: Summer came with blooming meadows and warm sun rays.No: Men mørke skyer truet denne idylliske sommerkvelden.En: But dark clouds threatened this idyllic summer evening.No: Astrid sto ved landsbyens samfunnshus, fingrene spente og kjolen dekket av klær for utsmykning.En: Astrid stood by the village community center, her fingers tense and her dress covered with decorative fabrics.No: Hun skulle arrangere den beste midtsommerfesten noen gang.En: She was going to organize the best Midsummer festival ever.No: Det var viktig for henne, for felleskapets ånd og glede.En: It was important to her, for the spirit and joy of the community.No: Men den stormen skulle kanskje ødelegge alt.En: But that storm might ruin everything.No: "Ingrid," ropte Astrid, "vi må gjøre noe.En: "Ingrid," called Astrid, "we need to do something.No: Skyene ser skumle ut.En: The clouds look ominous."No: " Ingrid kom hastende, medtvilling i takt med vinden.En: Ingrid came rushing, her pace in sync with the wind.No: "Astrid, kanskje vi må avlyse?En: "Astrid, maybe we need to cancel?"No: " sa hun stille.En: she said quietly.No: Plutselig dukket Lars opp, med sjøluft i håret og en besluttsomhet i blikket.En: Suddenly, Lars appeared, with sea air in his hair and determination in his eyes.No: "Astrid, vi kan bruke låven min.En: "Astrid, we can use my barn.No: Det er plass nok til alle," sa han med et stødig smil.En: There's enough space for everyone," he said with a steady smile.No: Astrid så på ham, håpet lyste opp i øynene hennes.En: Astrid looked at him, hope lighting up in her eyes.No: "Er du sikker på det, Lars?En: "Are you sure about that, Lars?"No: " spurte hun, med nøling.En: she asked hesitantly.No: "Ja," svarte Lars bestemt, "og jeg tror at alle vil sette pris på det.En: "Yes," Lars replied firmly, "and I believe everyone will appreciate it."No: "Samfunnet samlet seg raskt, alle jobbet sammen for å flytte blomster, lys og mat til den store låven.En: The community quickly gathered, everyone worked together to move flowers, lights, and food to the large barn.No: Lars' låve var stor og romslig, med varme trevegger og en duft av høy.En: Lars' barn was large and spacious, with warm wooden walls and a scent of hay.No: Selv når regnet begynte å styrte utenfor, holdt de på stemningen inne.En: Even when the rain started pouring outside, they maintained the atmosphere inside.No: Ingrid hjalp til med å henge opp bjørkegirlander, mens Astrid satte opp lysene langs veggene.En: Ingrid helped hang up birch garlands, while Astrid set up the lights along the walls.No: Lars passet på å bringe inn fisk til grillen, og mindre barn sprang rundt i låven, latteren som blandet seg med lyden av regnet på taket.En: Lars took care to bring in fish for the grill, and smaller children ran around in the barn, their laughter mixing with the sound of the rain on the roof.No: Kvelden ble magisk.En: The evening was magical.No: Latter og musikk fylte luften, og festivalen ble en suksess.En: Laughter and music filled the air, and the festival was a success.No: Astrid så på Lars, takknemlig for hans støtte og generøsitet.En: Astrid looked at Lars, grateful for his support and generosity.No: Hun smilte, visste at det ikke bare var vennskap hun følte.En: She smiled, knowing it wasn't just friendship she felt.No: Da natten var på sitt mørkeste, sto Astrid og Lars sammen ved låvedøren.En: When the night was at its darkest, Astrid and Lars stood together at the barn door.No: De så utover regnet, og Astrid la hånden sin på Lars sin.En: They looked out over the rain, and Astrid placed her hand on Lars' hand.No: "Takk, Lars," sa hun med følelse.En: "Thank you, Lars," she said with emotion.No: Han nikket, og lot blikket hvile i hennes øyne.En: He nodded, letting his gaze rest in her eyes.No: "Vi gjorde det sammen, Astrid.En: "We did it together, Astrid.No: Det er det som teller.En: That's what counts."No: "Og slik, under den store stormen, fant samfunnet sitt lys inne i en låve, og Astrid lærte at planer kan endres, men med støtte og kjærlighet kan alt bli riktig.En: And so, under the great storm, the community found its light inside a barn, and Astrid learned that plans can change, but with support and love, everything can turn out right. Vocabulary Words:threatened: truetidyllic: idylliskecommunity: samfunnominous: skumledetermination: besluttsomhetfirmly: bestemtgathered: samletspacious: romsliggarlands: girlanderscent: duftpouring: styrteatmosphere: stemningensupport: støttegenerosity: generøsitetsuccess: suksessgrateful: takknemligemotion: følelsespirit: åndblooming: blomstrendevalleys: dalergarments: klærbarn: låveappreciate: sette pris påmaintained: holdtmagical: magisklaughter: lattercombined: blandetplans: planerchanged: endresapprehension: nøling

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Rekindling Bonds Under the Midsummer Sun: A Swedish Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2026-07-08-22-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Solen glittrade över den svenska landsbygden.En: The sun glittered over the svenska countryside.Sv: Det var midsommar.En: It was midsommar.Sv: Elin satt på verandan till sommarstugan.En: Elin sat on the porch of the summer cottage.Sv: Doften av nyklippt gräs blandades med aromen av dill och jordgubbar från köket.En: The scent of freshly cut grass mixed with the aroma of dill and strawberries from the kitchen.Sv: Runt omkring var ängarna gröna och fulla av blommor.En: All around, the meadows were green and full of flowers.Sv: Sjön låg spegelblank, bara störd av en liten skur av fiskar i ytan.En: The lake lay mirror-like, only disturbed by a small splash of fish at the surface.Sv: Elin väntade på Isak.En: Elin was waiting for Isak.Sv: Hon hade inte sett honom på flera år.En: She hadn't seen him for several years.Sv: De hade vuxit upp här tillsammans, men livet i staden hade dragit Isak bort.En: They had grown up here together, but life in the city had pulled Isak away.Sv: Elin undrade om de skulle hitta tillbaka till den vänskap de en gång haft.En: Elin wondered if they would find their way back to the friendship they once had.Sv: Snart hörde hon ljudet av grus som krossades under däck.En: Soon, she heard the sound of gravel being crushed under tires.Sv: Det var Isak.En: It was Isak.Sv: När han steg ur bilen möttes de av ett osäkert leende.En: As he stepped out of the car, they were met with a hesitant smile.Sv: "Hej, Elin", sade han och gav henne en snabb kram.En: "Hi, Elin," he said and gave her a quick hug.Sv: Midsommaraftonens firande hade redan börjat.En: The midsommarafton celebration had already begun.Sv: Släkten var samlad och barnen dansade runt midsommarstången.En: The family was gathered, and the children danced around the midsommarstången.Sv: Kvällssolen gav allt en gyllene glans.En: The evening sun gave everything a golden glow.Sv: Elin och Isak satte sig vid sjön för att komma undan en stund.En: Elin and Isak sat by the lake to get away for a while.Sv: "Det är så vackert här", sa Isak och suckade djupt.En: "It's so beautiful here," said Isak and sighed deeply.Sv: Elin nickade.En: Elin nodded.Sv: "Jag längtar hit varje år", svarade hon.En: "I long for this place every year," she replied.Sv: De satt tysta en stund.En: They sat silently for a while.Sv: Vågornas skvalpande var det enda som hördes.En: The lapping of the waves was the only sound.Sv: Elin kände ett behov av att prata, att säga något viktigt.En: Elin felt the need to talk, to say something important.Sv: "Isak, jag har saknat dig", sa hon till sist.En: "Isak, I've missed you," she said at last.Sv: Hon tvekade inte mer.En: She hesitated no more.Sv: "Hur är det med dig, egentligen?En: "How are you, really?Sv: Hur mår du i staden?"En: How is life in the city?"Sv: Isak såg ut över vattnet, sedan ner i marken.En: Isak looked across the water, then down at the ground.Sv: Han öppnade upp.En: He opened up.Sv: "Det är mycket som händer.En: "There's a lot going on.Sv: Jobbet, livet.En: Work, life.Sv: Ibland vet jag inte om jag har gjort rätt val."En: Sometimes I don't know if I've made the right choices."Sv: Elin lade sin hand på hans axel.En: Elin placed her hand on his shoulder.Sv: "Du kan alltid komma hit”, sa hon mjukt.En: "You can always come here," she said softly.Sv: "Det här är ditt hem också."En: "This is your home too."Sv: När de återigen deltog i festligheterna var något förändrat.En: When they rejoined the festivities, something had changed.Sv: Bandet mellan dem hade blivit starkare.En: The bond between them had grown stronger.Sv: När midsommarsångerna sjöngs och facklorna lyste upp natten kände Isak en ny klarhet.En: As the midsommarsångerna were sung and the torches lit up the night, Isak felt a new clarity.Sv: Han visste nu att det fanns en plats för honom här.En: He now knew there was a place for him here.Sv: En fristad.En: A sanctuary.Sv: Elin såg på sin kusin och log.En: Elin looked at her cousin and smiled.Sv: Det var som om de hittat tillbaka till barndomens somrar.En: It was as if they had found their way back to the summers of their childhood.Sv: Familj, traditioner och banden som aldrig riktigt bryts.En: Family, traditions, and bonds that never truly break.Sv: Under den eviga midsommarsolen fann både Elin och Isak en ny början.En: Under the endless midsommar sun, both Elin and Isak found a new beginning. Vocabulary Words:glittered: glittradecountryside: landsbygdenporch: verandanscent: doftenfreshly: nyklipptmixed: blandadesmeadows: ängarnamirror-like: spegelblanksplash: skurgravel: gruscrushed: krossadeshesitant: osäkertgathered: samladdanced: dansadegolden: gylleneglow: glanssighed: suckadelapped: skvalpandeshoulder: axelbond: bandetclarity: klarhetsanctuary: fristadtraditions: traditionertorch: facklorbeginning: börjanendless: evigaaroma: aromenchildhood: barndomensdisturbed: stördchoices: val

Send us Fan MailYou're  at the height of summer and also at the edge of what comes next. Vacations and dorm room plans. Celebrations and back-to-school lists. Football practices in the morning, fireflies in the evening. If you feel the tension of being in two seasons at once, this episode is for you.In this short, grounding episode, Amy offers a contemplative breath prayer for each of the nine Enneagram types anchored in Isaiah 43 and the ancient practice of pairing Scripture with breath.This isn't about forcing peace. It's about interrupting the spiral, just for a moment, and remembering what's true.Support the showRESOURCES FOR YOU:Join the Waitlist for 1:1 Coaching with Amy Wickshttps://www.simplywholehearted.com/callamywicksNot sure about your Enneagram Type? Start here: https://www.simplywholehearted.com/enneagramquizEnnea-what? The Beginners Guide to the Enneagram(free course + printables)https://bit.ly/Enneagram101GuideConnect with Amy:IGWebsite

It's summertime! And with the high heat of Midsummer comes: National Ice Cream Month. So today, we're bringing you one of our favorite ice cream stories. On a block at the edge of Noe Valley, there's a three-story beige apartment building that almost always has a crowd in front of it – even on a cold day. It's Mitchell's Ice Cream, San Francisco's oldest known family owned ice-cream maker. It's been serving cones and sundaes from its shop on the building's ground floor since 1953.

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Embracing Midsummer: Elin's Journey to Belonging Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2026-07-07-22-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Sommarsolen låg lågt över den moderna förorten utanför Stockholm.En: The summer sun hung low over the modern suburb outside Stockholm.Sv: En mild bris svepte genom träden som kantade de välskötta trädgårdarna.En: A gentle breeze swept through the trees lining the well-kept gardens.Sv: Det var mitt i juni, och som alltid denna tid på året var luften fylld av förväntan inför midsommarfirandet.En: It was mid-June, and as always at this time of year, the air was filled with anticipation for the midsummer celebration.Sv: Elin satt på sin veranda och blickade ut över det gröna landskapet.En: Elin sat on her porch, gazing out over the green landscape.Sv: Hon hade nyligen flyttat hit och trivdes i sitt eget sällskap, men ibland kändes det ensamt.En: She had recently moved here and enjoyed her own company, but sometimes it felt lonely.Sv: Att känna sig som en del av gemenskapen lockade, men tanken på att behöva interagera med många människor på en gång skrämde henne.En: The idea of feeling part of the community was appealing, but the thought of having to interact with many people at once frightened her.Sv: Plötsligt hörde hon fotsteg och upptäckte Lars, hennes granne, som ivrigt vinkade när han närmade sig hennes uppfart.En: Suddenly, she heard footsteps and saw Lars, her neighbor, eagerly waving as he approached her driveway.Sv: Lars var känd som kvarterets glada själ, alltid redo att ta sig an nästa projekt.En: Lars was known as the cheerful soul of the neighborhood, always ready to tackle the next project.Sv: "Hej Elin!"En: "Hi Elin!"Sv: ropade han.En: he called out.Sv: "Vi behöver fler händer till det årliga sommarfirandet.En: "We need more hands for the annual summer celebration.Sv: Skulle du vilja vara med i kommittén?"En: Would you like to join the committee?"Sv: Elin tvekade.En: Elin hesitated.Sv: "Åh, jag vet inte...En: "Oh, I don't know...Sv: Jag är inte så bra med nya människor."En: I'm not so good with new people."Sv: Lars log uppmuntrande.En: Lars smiled encouragingly.Sv: "Jag förstår, men det är ett fantastiskt sätt att träffa de andra.En: "I understand, but it's a fantastic way to meet the others.Sv: Dessutom behöver vi någons friska perspektiv.En: Besides, we need someone's fresh perspective.Sv: Och du behöver inte göra allt, bara det du känner att du vill."En: And you don't have to do everything, just whatever you feel like doing."Sv: Elin såg bort mot lekplatsen där barnen lekte och skrattade.En: Elin looked over at the playground where children played and laughed.Sv: Tankarna snurrade, men orden som skulle uttrycka dem förblev osagda.En: Her thoughts swirled, but the words to express them remained unsaid.Sv: Nästa kväll, när solen sakta började gå ner, tog Elin en promenad.En: The next evening, as the sun slowly began to set, Elin took a walk.Sv: Luften var varm och hon slöt ögonen, njöt av ljuden av fågelsång och lekande barn.En: The air was warm, and she closed her eyes, enjoying the sounds of birdsong and playing children.Sv: Just när hon skulle vända hemåt, stötte hon på Lars igen, den här gången omgiven av flera grannar.En: Just as she was about to head home, she bumped into Lars again, this time surrounded by several neighbors.Sv: De satte upp bänkar och bord inför en förberedande fest.En: They were setting up benches and tables in preparation for a pre-celebration party.Sv: "Hej Elin!En: "Hi Elin!Sv: Vi har just börjat.En: We've just started.Sv: Vill du hänga på?"En: Want to join in?"Sv: frågade Lars, hans glada röst ekade i den stilla kvällen.En: asked Lars, his cheerful voice echoing in the still evening.Sv: Elin kände en plötslig impuls att gå med, kanske för att kvällen kändes så inbjudande, kanske för att hon faktiskt ville veta vad de pratade om.En: Elin felt a sudden impulse to join, perhaps because the evening felt so inviting, or perhaps because she actually wanted to know what they were talking about.Sv: Hon nickade osäkert men bestämt, och gick över till gruppen.En: She nodded uncertainly but firmly, and went over to the group.Sv: När de timmarna passerade, märkte Elin att hon kände sig mer bekväm.En: As the hours passed, Elin noticed she felt more comfortable.Sv: Att lyssna på idéer, lägga fram egna små förslag, hon kände att hennes rädsla började smälta bort.En: Listening to ideas, offering her own small suggestions, she felt her fear starting to melt away.Sv: Någon föreslog blomsterkransar till midsommarafton, och Elin la till tanken på att bjuda på hemgjord saft.En: Someone suggested flower crowns for Midsummer's Eve, and Elin added the idea of serving homemade juice.Sv: Den natten, när stjärnorna började tändas på himlen, gick Elin hem med ett lättare hjärta.En: That night, as the stars began to light up the sky, Elin went home with a lighter heart.Sv: Hon visste att hon hade tagit ett steg utanför sin komfortzon, och det hade varit värt det.En: She knew she had stepped outside her comfort zone, and it had been worth it.Sv: Hon hade börjat knyta de band hon saknat och kände sig för första gången som en del av den lilla gemenskapen.En: She had started to form the connections she missed and felt, for the first time, like part of the small community.Sv: I den lugna förorten utanför Stockholm, började Elin äntligen känna sig som en av dem.En: In the quiet suburb outside Stockholm, Elin was finally beginning to feel like one of them. Vocabulary Words:suburb: förortbreeze: brisanticipation: förväntanporch: verandagazing: blickadelandscape: landskaplonely: ensamtappealing: lockadefrightened: skrämdeagerly: ivrigtdriveway: uppfartencouragingly: uppmuntrandeperspective: perspektivplayground: lekplatsswirled: snurradeechoing: ekadeimpulse: impulsinviting: inbjudandefirmly: bestämtsuggestions: förslagmelting: smältacrown: kransjuice: saftlight up: tändasheart: hjärtacomfort zone: komfortzonconnections: bandquiet: lugnbeginning: börjadecommunity: gemenskap

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: The Midsummer Mystery at Oslo: Solveig's Quest for Truth Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2026-07-06-07-38-20-no Story Transcript:No: Det var en lys sommerdag i Oslo, og atmosfæren på universitetets studentbolig var full av forventning.En: It was a bright summer day in Oslo, and the atmosphere at the university's student housing was full of anticipation.No: Midsommer var rett rundt hjørnet, og gangene var prydet med blomster og flagg.En: Midsummer was right around the corner, and the hallways were adorned with flowers and flags.No: Solveig, en flittig student som også jobbet deltid på universitetet, hastet gjennom korridorene.En: Solveig, a diligent student who also worked part-time at the university, hurried through the corridors.No: Hun skulle akkurat til å sjekke utstillingen av kulturartefakter når hun fikk øye på kaoset.En: She was just about to check out the exhibition of cultural artifacts when she spotted the chaos.No: Innenfor den åpne døren til utstillingsrommet sto staben i fulle diskusjoner.En: Inside the open door to the exhibition room, the staff were in full discussion.No: Et verdifullt vikingartefakt hadde forsvunnet sporløst.En: A valuable Viking artifact had disappeared without a trace.No: Solveig kjente en kald klump i magen da alle øyne vendte seg mot henne.En: Solveig felt a cold lump in her stomach as all eyes turned toward her.No: Ryktene spredde seg raskt: Med sitt ansvar for å låse rommet, var hun den ledende mistenkte.En: Rumors spread quickly: With her responsibility for locking the room, she was the prime suspect.No: Livet i studentboligen var vanligvis fylt med latter og fellesskap, men nå kjentes luften tung av mistanker.En: Life in the student housing was usually filled with laughter and community, but now the air felt heavy with suspicion.No: Eirik, Solveigs romkamerat og en spirende journalist, så på henne med et sympatisk uttrykk.En: Eirik, Solveig's roommate and an aspiring journalist, looked at her with a sympathetic expression.No: "Vi må bevise at du er uskyldig, Solveig," sa Eirik beslutsomt.En: "We must prove that you are innocent, Solveig," said Eirik decisively.No: Kari fra historieavdelingen, kjent for sin kunnskap om vikingtiden, rakte ut en hjelpende hånd.En: Kari from the history department, known for her knowledge of the Viking Age, extended a helping hand.No: Gruppen satte planene raskt ut i livet.En: The group quickly put their plans into action.No: De utforsket universitetsområdet, forsket på artefaktets historie og intervjuet medstudenter.En: They explored the university campus, researched the artifact's history, and interviewed fellow students.No: Solveig kjente presset fra feiringen som nærmet seg, men hun lot seg ikke knekke.En: Solveig felt the pressure of the impending celebration, but she didn't let it break her.No: Eiriks journalistiske nysgjerrighet og Karis kunnskaper om de gamle artefaktene viste seg å være uvurderlige.En: Eirik's journalistic curiosity and Kari's knowledge of the old artifacts proved invaluable.No: Mens midnattssolen fortsatt svevde over horisonten, kom de over en hemmelighet skjult i artefaktet.En: While the midnight sun still hovered over the horizon, they stumbled upon a secret hidden in the artifact.No: Det viste seg å være en ettertraktet gjenstand med en ukjent skatt.En: It turned out to be a coveted item with an unknown treasure.No: Det som fulgte var et høydepunkt som de aldri ville glemme.En: What followed was a climax they would never forget.No: Under Midsommerfeiringen, blant dans og brennende bål, sto Solveig ansikt til ansikt med den egentlige tyven.En: During the Midsummer celebration, amidst dancing and burning bonfires, Solveig came face to face with the real thief.No: Med kløkt og mot avslørte hun sannheten.En: With cleverness and courage, she revealed the truth.No: Tyven ble fanget, og artefaktet returnert til utstillingen.En: The thief was captured, and the artifact returned to the exhibition.No: Solveig kjente en bølge av lettelse skylle over seg.En: Solveig felt a wave of relief wash over her.No: Hennes navn ble renvasket, og hun følte en nyvunnet trygghet i sine evner.En: Her name was cleared, and she felt a newfound confidence in her abilities.No: Eirik, med notatboken full av detaljer, hadde fått historien han hadde søkt, og Kari smilte lettet.En: Eirik, with his notebook full of details, had gotten the story he had sought, and Kari smiled relieved.No: Deres samarbeid hadde ikke bare løst mysteriet, men også styrket et ufravikelig vennskap.En: Their collaboration had not only solved the mystery but also strengthened an unbreakable friendship.No: Med et lett hjerte så Solveig mot den spirende dagen, klar til å omfavne nye eventyr som ventet i de livlige korridorene på Oslo universitet.En: With a light heart, Solveig looked toward the budding day, ready to embrace new adventures that awaited in the lively corridors of Oslo University. Vocabulary Words:bright: lysatmosphere: atmosfærenanticipation: forventningadorned: prydetdiligent: flittigcorridors: korridorenecultural: kulturartifacts: artefakterexhibition: utstillingenvaluable: verdifulltdisappeared: forsvunnetrumors: ryktenesuspect: mistenktecommunity: fellesskapsuspicion: mistankeraspiring: spirendesympathetic: sympatiskdecisively: beslutsomtdepartment: avdelingenknowledge: kunnskapinterviewed: intervjuetpressure: pressetimpending: nærmetinvaluable: uvurderligehovered: svevdesecret: hemmelighetcoveted: ettertraktettreasure: skattclimax: høydepunktcourage: mot

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Midsummer Secrets: A Journey of Friendship and Change Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2026-07-06-07-38-20-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Det var en varm sommardag vid Stockholms universitets studenthem.En: It was a warm summer day at Stockholms universitets studenthem.Sv: Elin satt på golvet i Viktor's rum, omgiven av böcker och gamla papper.En: Elin sat on the floor in Viktor's room, surrounded by books and old papers.Sv: Luften var fylld av förväntan inför Midsommar.En: The air was filled with anticipation for Midsommar.Sv: Ute sjöng fåglarna bland de gröna träden, och en mjuk bris fyllde rummet genom de stora fönstren.En: Outside, birds sang among the green trees, and a soft breeze filled the room through the large windows.Sv: Elin ställde sig upp, skakade dammet från sina kläder och plockade upp en gammal låda som stod undanstoppad i hörnet.En: Elin stood up, shook the dust from her clothes, and picked up an old box that was tucked away in the corner.Sv: När hon öppnade lådan, hittade hon en liten hög med brev gömda längst ner.En: When she opened the box, she found a small stack of letters hidden at the bottom.Sv: Ett av breven saknade frimärke.En: One of the letters lacked a stamp.Sv: Det verkade ofrämjat.En: It seemed out of place.Sv: Nyfikenheten tog över, och hon öppnade kuvertet.En: Curiosity took over, and she opened the envelope.Sv: Inuti fanns en kort text, skriven med Viktors välbekanta handstil.En: Inside was a short text, written in Viktor's familiar handwriting.Sv: Texten talade om planer som skulle förändra allt.En: The text spoke of plans that would change everything.Sv: Han skulle kanske flytta utomlands för att studera.En: He might move abroad to study.Sv: Han hade inte berättat något för Elin.En: He hadn't told Elin anything.Sv: Elin kände ett sting av sorg.En: Elin felt a pang of sorrow.Sv: Varför hade han inte sagt något?En: Why hadn't he said anything?Sv: De brukade vara nära vänner.En: They used to be close friends.Sv: Hon hade känt en distans mellan dem under den senaste tiden, men detta var oväntat.En: She had sensed a distance between them lately, but this was unexpected.Sv: Hon tänkte på vad hon skulle göra.En: She thought about what she should do.Sv: Skulle hon konfrontera honom?En: Should she confront him?Sv: Eller skulle hon vänta och hoppas att han kom till henne självmant?En: Or should she wait and hope that he would come to her voluntarily?Sv: Midsommarafton kom, och med den beslutet.En: Midsommarafton came, and with it the decision.Sv: Elin bestämde sig för att prata med Viktor.En: Elin decided to talk to Viktor.Sv: De samlades på gräsmattan utanför studenthemmet, där färgglada blommor och kransar dekorerade området.En: They gathered on the lawn outside the student residence, where colorful flowers and garlands decorated the area.Sv: Solen höll sig fortfarande över horisonten och kastade ett gyllene ljus över firandet.En: The sun still lingered above the horizon, casting a golden light over the celebration.Sv: När festligheterna nådde sin topp, tog Elin Viktor åt sidan.En: When the festivities reached their peak, Elin took Viktor aside.Sv: Hon höll upp brevet och frågade varför han inte hade berättat för henne.En: She held up the letter and asked why he hadn't told her.Sv: Viktor tittade ner på sina fötter, tyst en stund innan hans röst bröt tystnaden.En: Viktor looked down at his feet, silent for a moment before his voice broke the silence.Sv: "Jag visste inte hur jag skulle säga det," sa han, hans ord mjuka men allvarliga.En: "I didn't know how to say it," he said, his words soft yet serious.Sv: "Jag ville inte förlora det vi har innan jag var säker."En: "I didn't want to lose what we have before I was sure."Sv: Elin suckade, men med förståelse i sina ögon.En: Elin sighed, but with understanding in her eyes.Sv: "Jag önskar att du hade sagt något.En: "I wish you had said something.Sv: Men jag förstår."En: But I understand."Sv: De stod där tillsammans, i skuggan av den ljusa sommarkvällen.En: They stood there together, in the shadow of the bright summer evening.Sv: Trots sorgen över det som oundvikligen skulle komma, upplevde Elin en känsla av acceptans.En: Despite the sorrow over what would inevitably come, Elin experienced a sense of acceptance.Sv: De lovade att hålla kontakten, oavsett vad framtiden skulle innebära.En: They promised to keep in touch, no matter what the future would bring.Sv: När natten föll, hade Elin lärt sig en viktig sak; ibland måste man släppa taget om det förflutna för att välkomna framtiden.En: As night fell, Elin had learned an important lesson; sometimes you must let go of the past to welcome the future.Sv: Hon blickade ut över den festliga scenen och insåg att förändring inte alltid betyder slutet.En: She looked out over the festive scene and realized that change does not always mean the end.Sv: Snarare kan det vara början på något nytt.En: Rather, it can be the beginning of something new. Vocabulary Words:anticipation: förväntantucked away: undanstoppadlack: saknacuriosity: nyfikenhetenvelope: kuvertabroad: utomlandspangs of sorrow: sting av sorgconfront: konfronteravoluntarily: självmantlawn: gräsmattagarlands: kransarlinger: hålla sigpeak: toppfestivities: festligheternashadow: skuggabright: ljusaacceptance: acceptansinevitably: oundvikligencontact: kontaktimportant lesson: viktig saklet go: släppa tagetwelcome: välkomnarealized: insågchange: förändringend: slutetbeginning: börjannew: nyttbird: fågelbreeze: brisfamiliar: välbekant

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Fearless in the Archipelago: A Midsummer's Bonding Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2026-07-06-22-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: I Stockholms skärgård, när sommarsolen hängde högt på himlen, förberedde Kajsa, Lennart och Märta sig för ett äventyr.En: In the Stockholms skärgård, when the summer sun hung high in the sky, Kajsa, Lennart, and Märta prepared for an adventure.Sv: De skulle tillbringa några dagar med camping på olika öar.En: They were going to spend a few days camping on different islands.Sv: Luften var fylld med doften av tallar och ljudet av sjöfåglar som ekade över vattnet.En: The air was filled with the scent of pines and the sound of seabirds echoing over the water.Sv: Kajsa reste alltid ut på sådana äventyr med sina bästa vänner.En: Kajsa always embarked on such adventures with her best friends.Sv: Hon älskade naturen men hade alltid varit lite rädd för att vara på vattnet.En: She loved nature but had always been a bit afraid of being on the water.Sv: Hon höll sin hemlighet för sig själv, orolig för att det skulle förstöra stämningen.En: She kept her secret to herself, worried that it would ruin the mood.Sv: Lennart, den praktiske, hade redan planerat resor mellan öarna med en liten båt.En: Lennart, the practical one, had already planned trips between the islands with a small boat.Sv: Märta, den äventyrslystna, såg alltid fram emot nästa spänning.En: Märta, the adventurous one, always looked forward to the next thrill.Sv: Vid första dagens gryning kom Kajsa, Lennart och Märta till bryggan, där båten låg förtöjd.En: At dawn on the first day, Kajsa, Lennart, and Märta arrived at the dock where the boat was moored.Sv: Havet glittrade i solens ljus och såg lockande ut, men Kajsa kände hur hennes hjärta slog snabbare.En: The sea glittered in the sunlight and looked enticing, but Kajsa felt her heart beat faster.Sv: Hon ville verkligen njuta av resan och knyta starkare band med sina vänner.En: She really wanted to enjoy the trip and strengthen the bonds with her friends.Sv: Därför samlade hon sitt mod och bestämde sig för att trotsa sin rädsla.En: So, she gathered her courage and decided to face her fear.Sv: "Jag följer med," sa hon och försökte låta bestämd.En: "I'm coming along," she said, trying to sound determined.Sv: Båtfärden började lugnt.En: The boat trip started calmly.Sv: De passerade gröna öar och formlösa klippor.En: They passed green islands and shapeless rocks.Sv: Lennart berättade historia efter historia om öarna, fylld med fascination.En: Lennart told story after story about the islands, filled with fascination.Sv: Märta satt längst fram, med vinden i håret, och skrattade av glädje.En: Märta sat at the front, with the wind in her hair, and laughed with joy.Sv: Kajsa, trots att hennes hjärta ibland rusade, började känna en viss frid.En: Kajsa, although her heart sometimes raced, began to feel a certain peace.Sv: Hon höll sig fast i relingen, tittade på sina vänner och vågade le.En: She held onto the railing, looked at her friends, and dared to smile.Sv: Men plötsligt drog mörka moln in över himlen, och en sommarregnskur slog ned över havet.En: But suddenly dark clouds rolled over the sky, and a summer rain shower poured down over the sea.Sv: Båten gungade till av en kraftig vindstöt.En: The boat rocked with a strong gust of wind.Sv: Kajsa grep tag i båtsidan och kände paniken smyga sig på.En: Kajsa grabbed the side of the boat and felt panic creeping in.Sv: Men då hörde hon Lennarts lugna röst, "Det är okej, vi klarar det här."En: But then she heard Lennart's calm voice, "It's okay, we can manage this."Sv: Tillsammans höll de båten stadig, och Kajsa tvingade sig själv att andas djupt.En: Together, they kept the boat steady, and Kajsa forced herself to breathe deeply.Sv: När regnet lättade och båten nådde en liten strand, kom de alla iland, skakiga men oskadda.En: When the rain eased and the boat reached a small beach, they all came ashore, shaky but unharmed.Sv: De satte upp ett tält och tände en brasa.En: They set up a tent and lit a fire.Sv: Runt elden delade de sina historier, fyllda med skratt och lättnad.En: Around the fire, they shared their stories, filled with laughter and relief.Sv: De dekorerade sina huvuden med blomsterkransar och sjöng traditionella Midsommarsånger när natten närmade sig, omgivna av det mjuka ljuset från elden.En: They decorated their heads with flower crowns and sang traditional Midsummer songs as night approached, surrounded by the soft light of the fire.Sv: Kajsa kände en djupare koppling till Lennart och Märta.En: Kajsa felt a deeper connection to Lennart and Märta.Sv: Hon hade övervunnit sin rädsla och insåg att äventyret var lika mycket värt som hon hade hoppats på.En: She had overcome her fear and realized that the adventure was just as valuable as she had hoped.Sv: Den lilla ön i skärgården blev en symbol för hennes nya mod.En: The little island in the skärgården became a symbol of her newfound courage.Sv: När hon blickade upp på stjärnorna, kände hon en tacksamhet över att ha delat denna Midsommar med sina vänner, och att tillsammans hade de skapat minnen för livet.En: As she looked up at the stars, she felt grateful to have shared this Midsummer with her friends, and together, they had created memories for a lifetime. Vocabulary Words:embarked: reste utadventure: äventyrscent: doftenseabirds: sjöfåglarembarked: reste utruin: förstöramood: stämningenpractical: praktiskethrill: spänningdawn: gryningmoored: förtöjdenticing: lockandedetermined: bestämdcalmly: lugntshapeless: formlösafascination: fascinationpeace: fridgust: vindstötcreeping: smyga sigsteady: stadigbreathe: andaseased: lättadeshaky: skakigaunharmed: oskaldafire: brasarelief: lättnadflower crowns: blomsterkransarcourage: modgrateful: tacksamhetmemories: minnen

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Midsummer Mystery: Art Theft and Redemption in Gamla Stan Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2026-07-05-07-38-20-sv Story Transcript:Sv: I Gamla Stan, bland de smala gränderna och historiska byggnaderna, låg en konstgalleri där turister och stockholmare minglade i sommarsolen.En: In Gamla Stan, among the narrow alleys and historical buildings, lay an art gallery where tourists and Stockholmers mingled in the summer sun.Sv: Midsommardagen närmade sig och området var dekorerat med björkris och blommor.En: Midsummer's Day was approaching, and the area was decorated with birch twigs and flowers.Sv: Festligheterna kombinerades med ett lugn, men detta skulle snart förvandlas till spänning och ovisshet.En: The festivities combined with a calm, but this would soon transform into excitement and uncertainty.Sv: I galleriet arbetade Elin, en passionerad konsthistoriker.En: In the gallery worked Elin, a passionate art historian.Sv: Hon var fylld av entusiasm för att bevara det kulturella arvet, men kände ibland att hennes ansträngningar inte alltid uppskattades.En: She was full of enthusiasm for preserving cultural heritage, but sometimes felt that her efforts were not always appreciated.Sv: Viktor, säkerhetsvakten, gick runt med vana steg.En: Viktor, the security guard, walked around with practiced steps.Sv: Han kunde alla tavlor utantill och drömde i hemlighet om att själv en dag måla.En: He knew all the paintings by heart and secretly dreamed of painting himself one day.Sv: Sofia, en känd konsthandlare, hade precis kommit in i galleriet.En: Sofia, a well-known art dealer, had just entered the gallery.Sv: Hennes ögon var vaksamma, på jakt efter sällsynta och värdefulla konstverk.En: Her eyes were watchful, on the lookout for rare and valuable artworks.Sv: Men bakom hennes eleganta yttre dolde sig en förflutenhet som bara hon kände till.En: But behind her elegant exterior lay a past that only she knew.Sv: Plötsligt förvandlades lugnet till kaos.En: Suddenly, the calm turned into chaos.Sv: En av de mest värdefulla tavlorna försvann.En: One of the most valuable paintings disappeared.Sv: Det var en uråldrig landskapsmålning som hade fångat besökarnas uppmärksamhet.En: It was an ancient landscape painting that had captured visitors' attention.Sv: I tumultet vände sig Elin och Viktor till varandra.En: In the commotion, Elin and Viktor turned to each other.Sv: Elin bestämde sig för att hitta tavlan.En: Elin decided to find the painting.Sv: Hon ville visa sina kollegor vad hon verkligen kunde.En: She wanted to show her colleagues what she was truly capable of.Sv: Polisen var snabbt där och misstänkte ett insiderjobb.En: The police quickly arrived and suspected an inside job.Sv: Elin kände trycket men beslutade att lita på Viktors intuition.En: Elin felt the pressure but decided to trust Viktor's intuition.Sv: De började analysera vem som haft tillgång till galleriet.En: They started analyzing who had access to the gallery.Sv: Sofia var en av de första som ifrågasattes av Elin, som behövde hennes insikter från konstvärlden.En: Sofia was one of the first questioned by Elin, who needed her insights from the art world.Sv: Som solen började gå ner över Gamla Stan och midsommarfestligheterna nådde sin kulmen, upptäckte Elin och Viktor ledtrådar som pekade mot Sofia.En: As the sun began to set over Gamla Stan and the midsummer festivities reached their peak, Elin and Viktor discovered clues pointing to Sofia.Sv: Deras jakt ledde dem till galleriet där en konfrontation väntade.En: Their pursuit led them to the gallery where a confrontation awaited.Sv: Det blev klart att Viktor hade hjälpt Sofia på grund av ett gemensamt förflutet.En: It became clear that Viktor had helped Sofia due to a shared past.Sv: Först kände Elin sig förrådd, men såg snart en möjlighet till försoning.En: At first, Elin felt betrayed, but soon saw an opportunity for reconciliation.Sv: Sofia avslöjade att hon försökt skydda tavlan från att säljas till en privat samlare, vilket skulle göra den otillgänglig för allmänheten.En: Sofia revealed that she had tried to protect the painting from being sold to a private collector, which would make it inaccessible to the public.Sv: Elin förstod, och tillsammans lyckades de övertyga galleriets ledning att låta tavlan stanna för allas beskådan.En: Elin understood, and together they succeeded in convincing the gallery's management to let the painting remain on display for everyone to see.Sv: Elin hade bevisat sin kapacitet och vunnit respekt från både kollegor och polisen.En: Elin had proven her capability and earned respect from both her colleagues and the police.Sv: Viktor, som hade fått möjlighet att bejaka sin kunskap och kärlek för konst, funderade nu på att bli konserveringsexpert.En: Viktor, who had had the opportunity to embrace his knowledge and love for art, was now considering becoming a conservation expert.Sv: Sofia, å sin sida, fann frid i att ha satt konsten framför ekonomisk vinning.En: Sofia, for her part, found peace in having placed art above financial gain.Sv: Gamla Stan var fortfarande fyllt av ljudet av glädje och gemenskap när Elin, Viktor, och Sofia gick ut i sommarnattens sken, tillsammans med en nyvunnen insikt om konstens värde och livets skörhet.En: Gamla Stan was still filled with the sound of joy and togetherness as Elin, Viktor, and Sofia stepped out into the summer night's glow, together with a newfound insight into the value of art and the fragility of life. Vocabulary Words:narrow: smalaalleys: grändernabirch twigs: björkrispreserving: bevaraheritage: arvetenthusiasm: entusiasmsecurity guard: säkerhetsvaktenpaintings: tavlorwatchful: vaksammaexterior: yttrechaos: kaosvaluable: värdefullalandscape: landskapsmålningcommotion: tumultetintuition: intuitionanalyze: analyseraconfrontation: konfrontationbetrayed: förråddreconciliation: försoningprotect: skyddaaccessible: åtkomligconvinced: övertygacapability: kapacitetrespect: respektembrace: bejakaconservation: konserveringpeace: fridfinancial gain: ekonomisk vinninginsight: insiktfragility: skörhet

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Finding Home: Astrid's Midsummer Magic Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2026-07-04-22-34-01-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Solen sken klart över den gröna ängen som sträckte sig så långt ögat kunde nå.En: The sun shone brightly over the green meadow that stretched as far as the eye could see.Sv: Det lilla samhället var fyllt med ljudet av fioler och skratt medan människor förberedde sig för midsommarfirandet.En: The little samhället was filled with the sound of fiddles and laughter as people prepared for the midsommarfirandet.Sv: Traditionella blomsterkransar prydde allas huvuden, och Astrid såg sig omkring med en blandning av förväntan och osäkerhet.En: Traditional flower crowns adorned everyone's heads, and Astrid looked around with a mix of anticipation and uncertainty.Sv: Hon hade återvänt hem för första gången på länge.En: She had returned home for the first time in a long while.Sv: Stockholm hade lockat henne med sin puls och sina möjligheter, men idag kände hon längtan efter något mer beständigt.En: Stockholm had enticed her with its pulse and opportunities, but today she felt a longing for something more enduring.Sv: Hennes bror Sven, alltid med ett leende på läpparna, kom förbi med en handfull jordgubbar.En: Her brother Sven, always with a smile on his face, came by with a handful of strawberries.Sv: "Det är bra att ha dig här, Astrid," sade han och gav henne en krans av prästkragar.En: "It's good to have you here, Astrid," he said and handed her a crown of daisies.Sv: Linnea, deras farmor, stod vid bordet och lade upp sill och potatis.En: Linnea, their grandmother, stood by the table laying out herring and potatoes.Sv: Hon märkte Astrids tvekan.En: She noticed Astrid's hesitation.Sv: "Kom, kära du, hjälp mig här," sade hon med mild röst.En: "Come, dear, help me here," she said with a gentle voice.Sv: Astrid kände värmen i sin farmors stämma och gick fram för att hjälpa till.En: Astrid felt the warmth in her grandmother's voice and stepped forward to help.Sv: När eftermiddagen övergick i kväll, började festligheterna på allvar.En: As the afternoon turned into evening, the festivities truly began.Sv: En stor majstång restes mitt på ängen, omgivet av en stor skara av glada firare.En: A large maypole was erected in the middle of the meadow, surrounded by a large crowd of happy celebrants.Sv: Astrid mindes vagt dessa stunder från sin barndom; hur hon och Sven tillsammans med de andra barnen brukade hoppa runt stången, skrattande och sjungande.En: Astrid vaguely remembered these moments from her childhood; how she and Sven, along with the other children, used to jump around the pole, laughing and singing.Sv: "Kom!"En: "Come!"Sv: ropade Sven och tog hennes hand.En: called Sven and took her hand.Sv: De anslöt sig till den dansande cirkeln.En: They joined the dancing circle.Sv: Först kände Astrid sig bortkommen, men snart föll hon in i rytmen.En: At first, Astrid felt lost, but soon she fell into the rhythm.Sv: Stegen kom tillbaka till henne nästan som om de alltid funnits lagrade någonstans djupt inom henne.En: The steps came back to her almost as if they had always been stored somewhere deep within her.Sv: Mitt i dansen, medan solens sista strålar färgade himlen i rosa och guld, kände Astrid något förändras inom sig.En: In the midst of the dance, as the sun's last rays colored the sky in pink and gold, Astrid felt something change within her.Sv: Hon såg på Sven, på sin farmor som stolt såg på dem, och för första gången på länge kände hon sig hemma.En: She looked at Sven, at her grandmother who watched them proudly, and for the first time in a long while, she felt at home.Sv: Familjen, traditionerna, allt detta band som skapats över generationer, fick henne att känna sig djupt rotad.En: The family, the traditions, all these bonds created over generations made her feel deeply rooted.Sv: När kvällen blev natt och stjärnor tändes i himlen, satt Astrid med sin familj vid sjökanten.En: As evening turned to night and stars lit up the sky, Astrid sat with her family by the lakeside.Sv: Vattnets svaga krusning var lugnande, och från långt håll kunde ljudet av sång och skratt höras.En: The gentle ripple of the water was soothing, and from afar the sound of song and laughter could be heard.Sv: "Jag lovar att komma tillbaka ofta," sade hon tyst.En: "I promise to come back often," she said quietly.Sv: "Och nästa år ska jag ta med några av mina vänner från Stockholm."En: "And next year I'll bring some of my friends from Stockholm."Sv: Linnea log, hennes milda ögon glittrande i skenet av midsommarnatten.En: Linnea smiled, her gentle eyes sparkling in the glow of the midsummer night.Sv: "Det gläder mig, älskling," sa hon.En: "That makes me happy, darling," she said.Sv: Och i det ögonblicket visste Astrid att hon hade hittat hem igen.En: And in that moment, Astrid knew she had found her home again.Sv: Där, under den svenska sommarnatten, hade Astrid återupptäckt sin plats, omgiven av familj och traditioner, med ett löfte om mer att komma.En: There, under the Swedish summer night, Astrid had rediscovered her place, surrounded by family and traditions, with a promise of more to come.Sv: Hon insåg att oavsett vart livet förde henne, skulle dessa minnen och dessa känslor alltid finnas hos henne.En: She realized that no matter where life took her, these memories and these feelings would always be with her. Vocabulary Words:meadow: ängshone: skenstretched: sträckte sigsamhället: communityfiddles: fiolerlaughter: skrattadorned: pryddeanticipation: förväntanenduring: beständigtcrown: kransdaisies: prästkragarherring: sillhesitation: tvekangentle: mildfestivities: festligheternaerected: restescelebrants: firarevaguely: vagtmidst: mittbonds: bandripple: krusningsoothing: lugnandelit: tändessparkling: glittrandeglow: skenrediscovered: återupptäcktsurrounded: omgiventraditions: traditionerrealized: insågmemories: minnen

It was expected to be a quiet off season, but then Cooper Webb started exploring options, Rockstar Husqvarna shut down, the Coenen twins wanted a shot at America and Chase Sexton....I dunno man! It's silly season time as July hits in SMX, and Jason Weigandt and Steve Matthes are here to discuss the latest rumors of who will make moves for 2027. Weege Show Wednesday is presented by Yoshimura, Fly Racing, Yamaha Throttle Jockey, SuperLite Seats and Racer X. Yoshimura has the exhaust you need for your bike. Yamaha has a full line of awesome products at YamahaMotorsports.com FlyRacing.com has all the info on the new Blueprint line of protection. Check it out. Also go to superlitetechnologies.com and save weight off your bike with the ultra-lite (we spelled it that way on purpose) seat foam. Use the CODE Weege26 for 20% off your order. Remember it's S-U-P-E-R-L-I-T-E technologies.com Superlite Technologies — Built to win, engineered for what's next. Then head to head to yamaha.us/RacerX and use the code RacerXpod26 for 15% off your purchase of $100 or more. And check out ThrottleJockey.com and save 15% off until the end of July. Use the code: TJ1776 They have tons of American-themed graphics and stickers. Perfect for a RedBuuddddd weekend! 

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July is prime time for tourism season across the High Country. As the calendar flips, vacationers flock to the area, especially those melting in the record heat off the mountain. On this week's Mind Your Business, we will discuss the intentionality that goes into creating the visitor experience, and what July means to both the anchor attractions as well as other businesses that benefit from increased traffic. Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation Executive Director Jesse Pope returns to program to talk July tourism from the perspective of one of our region's most recognizable and frequently visited attractions. We'll learn how he and his staff help set visitors up with great experiences as they depart the gates and head toward other locations. We'll also get the latest on Blue Ridge Parkway road work, and how to access Grandfather Mountain and some of the area's more popular trails and features throughout the month of July.Speaking of road work, we'll also bring Downtown Boone Development Association Director Lane Moody back to the show, as she gives us the latest updates on the Howard Street Revitalization Project.Mind Your Business is written and produced weekly by the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce. This podcast is made possible thanks to the sponsorship support of Appalachian Commercial Real Estate.Catch the show each Thursday afternoon at 5PM on WATA (1450AM & 96.5FM) in Boone.Support the show

FOLLOW UP: UK GOVERNMENT CANS CAR PARK SOLAR CANOPIESAfter reviewing a consultation on new outdoor large car parks should be required to fit solar panel canopies the Government has decided to shelve the idea. Costs and differing site conditions were used as excuses, in the responses, to the concept. To read more, click this East Anglia Bylines article link here.VW NOW CONSIDERING 100,000 JOB LOSSESAccording to reports, Volkswagen Group is now considering doubling the job losses to around 100,000 and the shutting down of four German plants. Additionally they are considering spinning off the Volkswagen brand and the components division. If you wish to read more, click this Yahoo!News article link here.PORSCHE'S NEW STRATEGY EXPLAINEDThe CEO of Porsche, Michael Leiters has outlined the company's new strategy to investors, whilst asking for patience. Called Strategy 2035 it is hoped it will dramatically improve their fortunes as right now their profit margin is 1.1 percent. The strategy is targeting customers, cars to be offered and costs. For more on this story, click this CarScoops article link here.POLESTAR BANNED FROM SELLING CARS IN THE USPolestar has been banned from selling cars in the US, despite having a factory in country, due to the Connected Vehicle Rule which restricts Chinese (and Russian) linked hardware and software. It must be remembered that recently Volvo, their sister company, was granted a waiver of this rule. To read more, click this Auotcar article link here.FERRARI LOSE AND FIND NEW HEAD OF MARKETINGChief Marketing and Commercial Officer, Enrico Galliera, has left Ferrari after 16 years. He is to be replaced by Massimiliano Di Silvestre. This has occurred a few weeks after the launch of the Luce, which cause quite the stir. Click this Yahoo!Finance article link here for more.FORD REHIRING SOME ENGINEERS FIRED FOR AI THAT HAS FAILEDFord have had to eat some humble pie as it has rehired some 350 engineers it made redundant and replaced with AI. This has not worked out as the company has found the software failed. The company isn't retreating from its use, but instead is getting the engineers to train it. You can read more, by clicking this Futurism article link here.BMW OTA UPDATE BATTERY WARNINGBMW has told owners that they do not need to worry about a 12v battery warning, which has occurred to i3 and i4s following an over the air (OTA) update. The company stated that there is nothing wrong with the battery. To find out more, click this CarScoops article link here.If you like what we do, on this show, and think it is worth a £1.00, please consider supporting us via Patreon. Here is the link to that CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE PODCASTNEW NEW CAR NEWS -Morgan Midsummer CoupeThe collaboration between Morgan and Pininafarina has produced more lovely work, this time in the form of the Midsummer Coupe. There is now a hard top version to compliment the roadster which we covered previously. Only nine will be built. Click this Motoring Research article link here, for more.Skoda PeaqSkoda has released the specifications for their second largest vehicle, the Peaq. An electric SUV, with the capability of seating seven, there are a couple of battery options and drive configurations, as we have come to expect from the VW Group. Prices start at £51,980 and as you move up through the trim levels, tops out at initially £58,280. Click this Top Gear article link here for the full details.Shell Triple 10 ChallengeShell has revealed a proof of concept, called the Triple 10 Challenge. They are aiming for 10km/kWh, a total lifecycle CO2 footprint of 10 tonnes and a maximum 10 minute recharge time. Click this CarScoops article link here to learn more.LUNCHTIME READS: AUDI 80 AT 60We are recommending a Nathan Chadwick article, on Hagerty, for your reading pleasure this week. He dives into the history of the 80 and how important the model was through a variety of iterations. Click this link here to read more.LIST OF THE WEEK: 116 YEARS OF ALFA ROMEOIt started as an art project, where Juanma Tastzien drew 31 Alfa Romeo models from their 116 year history. You can see five by clicking this link here, but we strongly recommend you sign up to his Creating Lightly newsletter because a) it is very good and enjoyable and b) you see the other 26 cars.AND FINALLY: LAP OF LE MANS IN 1956For the And Finally, we are pointing you towards a YouTube video that is the film of Mike Hawthorn taking a D-Type Jaguar around Le Mans in 1956, with a camera strapped to the car and he is commentating as he is driving it. Utterly wonderful. Click this link here to see how it was, back then.

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Rainy Revelry: A Norwegian Midsummer Barbecue Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2026-07-01-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Sigrid sto på kjøkkenet med nøye planlagte oppskrifter spredt utover benken.En: Sigrid stood in the kitchen with carefully planned recipes spread across the counter.No: Hjertet hennes banket litt raskere enn vanlig.En: Her heart was beating a little faster than usual.No: Det var midtsommer, en av de viktigste feiringene i Norge, og hun ønsket å gjøre dette til den beste grillfesten familien hadde opplevd.En: It was midsummer, one of the most important celebrations in Norge, and she wanted to make this the best barbecue the family had ever experienced.No: Solen hadde skint klart tidligere på dagen, men nå begynte mørke skyer å trekke inn fra vest.En: The sun had shone brightly earlier in the day, but now dark clouds began to pull in from the west.No: Ute i den store hagen ventet alt – grillen, de pyntede piknikbordene, og blomsterkransene.En: Out in the large garden, everything was ready – the grill, the decorated picnic tables, and the flower wreaths.No: Den frodige dalen rundt huset springet i lyse grønne nyanser, og bjørketrærne svaiet lett i vinden.En: The lush valley surrounding the house was bursting in bright green shades, and the birch trees swayed gently in the breeze.No: Lukten av friskt gress blandet seg med duften av sommerblomster.En: The smell of fresh grass mingled with the scent of summer flowers.No: Med en bekymret betraktelse på himmelen, kjente Sigrid en liten klump i magen.En: With a worried glance at the sky, Sigrid felt a small knot in her stomach.No: Hun visste at det norske sommerværet kunne være lunefullt.En: She knew that the norske summer weather could be fickle.No: "Ola, kan du hjelpe med grillen?En: "Ola, can you help with the grill?"No: " hørte hun seg selv rope ut, idet hennes bror Ola vinket fra den andre siden av hagen.En: she heard herself call out as her brother Ola waved from the other side of the garden.No: Han smilte bredt, men Sigrid visste at hans grillferdigheter var like uforutsigbare som været.En: He smiled broadly, but Sigrid knew his grilling skills were as unpredictable as the weather.No: Ola brakte straks matene til grillen.En: Ola immediately brought the food to the grill.No: Han virket opprømt og klar til å bidra, men kastet for mange kull briketter på for å få fart på varmen, noe som førte til en sky av aske.En: He seemed excited and ready to help, but he threw too many charcoal briquettes on to get the heat going, resulting in a cloud of ash.No: Midt i latteren kom plutselig regnet, ført av en frisk vind.En: Amidst the laughter, the rain suddenly came, driven by a brisk wind.No: Situasjonen var kritisk.En: The situation was critical.No: Sigrid måtte tenke raskt.En: Sigrid had to think quickly.No: Snart løp hun inn i huset for å finne en stor presenning.En: Soon she ran into the house to find a large tarpaulin.No: "Lars!En: "Lars!No: Hjelp meg med å feste denne over grillplassen!En: Help me fasten this over the grilling area!"No: " ropte hun til sin eldste bror, som allerede styrtet til unnsetning.En: she shouted to her oldest brother, who was already rushing to help.No: Sammen fikk de spent presenningen opp, mens resten av familien bistod med å holde den på plass.En: Together they got the tarp up, while the rest of the family assisted in holding it in place.No: Ola, derimot, prøvde iherdig å tenne grillen på nytt under de dryppende forholdene, med et smil om munnen.En: Ola, on the other hand, was eagerly trying to relight the grill under the drizzling conditions, with a smile on his face.No: "Ser ut til at vi fikk et eventyr-grillparty, ja?En: "Looks like we got an adventure barbecue, huh?"No: " lo han mens gnistene døde ut i regndråpene.En: he laughed as the sparks fizzled out in the raindrops.No: Alle samledes under det provisoriske taket.En: Everyone gathered under the makeshift roof.No: Latteren flød i takt med regnet som drippet rundt dem.En: Laughter flowed in time with the rain dripping around them.No: De omsluttet den enkle gleden av å være sammen, med småprat og fortellinger som ga varme til kvelden.En: They embraced the simple joy of being together, with small talk and stories that warmed the evening.No: Til tross for kaoset, kjente Sigrid en ro i måten familien støttet hverandre.En: Despite the chaos, Sigrid felt a peace in the way the family supported each other.No: De uventede utfordringene skapte magiske øyeblikk som ville bli husket i årene som kom.En: The unexpected challenges created magical moments that would be remembered in the years to come.No: Da regnet avtok, løftet Sigrid blikket mot den klarnende himmelen.En: As the rain subsided, Sigrid lifted her gaze to the clearing sky.No: Hun smilte for seg selv, og lot det gå en varm følelse gjennom henne.En: She smiled to herself, letting a warm feeling wash over her.No: Denne aftenen, med alle sine uperfektheter, ble et eneste stort bål av fellesskap og latter – en påminnelse om at de beste minnene ofte kom uforutsette.En: This evening, with all its imperfections, became one big bonfire of togetherness and laughter – a reminder that the best memories often come unexpectedly. Vocabulary Words:carefully: nøyespread: spredtbarbecue: grillfestexperienced: opplevddark clouds: mørke skyermingle: blandefickle: lunefulltcharcoal briquettes: kull briketterash: askebrisk wind: frisk vindcritical: kritisktarpaulin: presenningfasten: festemakeshift: provisoriskrelight: tenne på nyttdrizzling: dryppendesubsided: avtokimperfections: uperfektheterbonfire: bålreminder: påminnelseplanned: planlagtecelebration: feiringenelush: frodigewreaths: blomsterkranserbreeze: vindengaze: blikketpeace: rounexpected: uventedetogetherness: fellesskapunpredictable: uforutsigbare

Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson discuss a range of topics during Tuesday's Husker247 Daily. The guys discuss Nebraska's running back picture following the arrest of Mekhi Nelson in Florida. Brian also offers up a mid-summer Nebraska basketball update, with comments on some of the Husker newcomers and one who had stood out in summer workouts. Finally the guys discuss the news that former Nebraska athletic director Shawn Eichorst is being targeted as the potential athletics director at Wisconsin and how his tenure at Nebraska didn't work.

Summer rarely goes exactly as planned….and that's okay. In this episode, I'm sharing an honest halfway-through-the-summer update on what's actually working in our home, what hasn't gone according to plan, and the tiny tweaks that are helping us navigate a season full of unexpected schedule changes, backyard construction, growing kids, and shifting expectations. From realizing I don't have to be part of every childhood memory to giving myself permission to lower the bar on hard days, I'm reflecting on the mindset shifts that have brought more peace and flexibility into our summer. I also share practical updates on our family rhythms, including how kid-made lunches, sibling lunch dates, family dinners, screen time boundaries, weekly planning, and kids doing their own laundry are all playing out in real life. You'll hear what we've had to adjust, what surprised me the most (hello, grocery bill!), and why asking one simple question—“What do I need right now?” has become my favorite tiny tweak for navigating a season that feels wonderfully full but often outside my control. If your summer hasn't looked exactly how you imagined, I hope this episode reminds you that you don't need a perfect plan, you just need the flexibility to make small, intentional adjustments along the way. Mentioned in This Episode:

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Jazz, Sunsets, and a Wake-Up Call: Lars' Midsummer Awakening Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2026-06-30-07-38-19-da Story Transcript:Da: Nyhavn summede af liv.En: Nyhavn buzzed with life.Da: Jazzfestivalen fyldte luften med toner, mens solen langsomt sank bag de farverige bygninger.En: The jazz festival filled the air with tunes as the sun slowly sank behind the colorful buildings.Da: Folk spadserede langs kanalen, nød musikken og den varme sommervind.En: People strolled along the canal, enjoying the music and the warm summer breeze.Da: Lars stod sammen med Astrid og Mikkel, og holdt en kold øl i hånden.En: Lars stood with Astrid and Mikkel, holding a cold beer in his hand.Da: Han havde set frem til denne aften længe.En: He had been looking forward to this evening for a long time.Da: Det var midsommer, og han ville lægge arbejdet bag sig for en stund.En: It was midsummer, and he wanted to set work aside for a while.Da: Men en svag smerte i brystet forstyrrede hans glæde.En: But a faint pain in his chest interfered with his joy.Da: Han ignorerede det, i håb om, at det ville forsvinde.En: He ignored it, hoping it would go away.Da: Astrid bemærkede Lars' stille suk, da han gned sin brystkasse.En: Astrid noticed Lars' quiet sigh as he rubbed his chest.Da: "Er du okay, Lars?"En: "Are you okay, Lars?"Da: spurgte hun med et bekymret blik.En: she asked with a concerned look.Da: Lars smilede anstrengt.En: Lars smiled strained.Da: "Bare lidt stress fra arbejdet, ikke noget særligt."En: "Just a little stress from work, nothing special."Da: Men Astrid kendte ham for godt.En: But Astrid knew him too well.Da: "Du skal passe på.En: "You need to take care.Da: Dit helbred kommer først."En: Your health comes first."Da: Mikkel, let til grin og fyldt af festivalens liv, skænkede dem begge et skælmsk smil.En: Mikkel, quick to laugh and filled with the festival's spirit, gave them both a mischievous smile.Da: "Lad os finde et sted at sidde og nyde musikken.En: "Let's find a place to sit and enjoy the music.Da: Jeg hørte, at næste band er fantastisk."En: I heard the next band is fantastic."Da: Lars nikkede, men smerten voksede.En: Lars nodded, but the pain grew.Da: De fandt en bænk med udsigt til scenen.En: They found a bench with a view of the stage.Da: Musikken startede og fyldte pladsen med energi.En: The music started and filled the place with energy.Da: Mikkels fod vippede i takt med musikken, mens Lars forsøgte at skjule, hvordan han havde det.En: Mikkel's foot tapped to the music, while Lars tried to hide how he felt.Da: Smerten blev mere intens, og Astrid så det straks.En: The pain became more intense, and Astrid noticed it immediately.Da: "Lars, vi bør gå til lægen."En: "Lars, we should go to the doctor."Da: Lars tøvede, ville ikke ødelægge deres aften.En: Lars hesitated, not wanting to ruin their evening.Da: Men det blev for meget.En: But it became too much.Da: Midt i en særligt intens solo sank han sammen.En: In the middle of a particularly intense solo, he collapsed.Da: Astrid sprang op og greb sin telefon.En: Astrid jumped up and grabbed her phone.Da: Med Mikkels hjælp ringede hun hurtigt til ambulancepersonalet.En: With Mikkel's help, she quickly called the ambulance staff.Da: Mens sirenerne nærmede sig, knugede Astrid Lars' hånd.En: As the sirens approached, Astrid clutched Lars' hand.Da: Mikkel forsøgte at holde stemningen høj ved at nynne en blid jazzmelodi.En: Mikkel tried to keep the mood up by humming a gentle jazz tune.Da: "Det skal nok gå, Lars," opmuntrede han.En: "It'll be okay, Lars," he encouraged.Da: På hospitalet erkendte Lars, hvor alvorligt det var.En: At the hospital, Lars realized how serious it was.Da: Det var en opvågning for ham.En: It was an awakening for him.Da: Da han lå der, var han taknemmelig for Astrid og Mikkels indsats.En: As he lay there, he was grateful for Astrid and Mikkel's efforts.Da: "Jeg skal passe bedre på mig selv," sagde han stille til Astrid, da hun holdt hans hånd.En: "I need to take better care of myself," he said quietly to Astrid as she held his hand.Da: Aftenens hændelse åbnede Lars' øjne for, hvad der virkelig var vigtigt.En: The evening's incident opened Lars' eyes to what was truly important.Da: Ikke arbejdet, men kærligheden og omsorgen fra dem omkring ham.En: Not work, but the love and care from those around him.Da: Jazztonerne derhjemme lød stadig i hans hoved, en påmindelse om, hvor skrøbeligt livet kunne være, og hvor vigtigt det var at sætte pris på hvert øjeblik.En: The jazz tones at home still played in his head, a reminder of how fragile life could be and how important it was to appreciate every moment. Vocabulary Words:buzzed: summedeinterfered: forstyrredestrained: anstrengtconcerned: bekymretmischievous: skælmskintense: intenscollapsed: sank sammenambulance: ambulanceclutched: knugedeencouraged: opmuntredeawakening: opvågninggrateful: taknemmeligincident: hændelseappreciate: sætte pris påfragile: skrøbeligtsigh: sukstrolled: spadseredesob: særligtefforts: indsatstapped: vippedeignored: ignoreredefaint: svagrealized: erkendtetones: tonerbreeze: vindfoot: fodpain: smerteruin: ødelæggegrabbed: grebfilled: fyldte

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: The Wanderlust of Bryggen: Balancing Tradition and Dreams Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2026-06-30-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Bryggen i Bergen var fylt med liv denne sommerdagen.En: Bryggen in Bergen was filled with life this summer day.No: Trehusene sto som fargerike vakter langs havnen, mens turister og lokale vandret mellom dem.En: The wooden houses stood like colorful sentinels along the harbor, while tourists and locals wandered between them.No: Sommervinden brakte med seg lyder av latter og musikk fra midsommerfesten, en tradisjon Magnus' familie hadde fulgt i generasjoner.En: The summer wind carried sounds of laughter and music from the Midsummer festival, a tradition that Magnus' family had followed for generations.No: Magnus, en ung mann i slutten av tjueårene, sto ved kaien og så utover vannet.En: Magnus, a young man in his late twenties, stood by the quay and looked out over the water.No: Selv om han elsket tradisjonene, følte han også en lengsel etter noe mer, noe som tilhørte ham alene.En: Although he loved the traditions, he also felt a longing for something more, something that belonged to him alone.No: Han ønsket å hedre familien sin, men drømmene hans var større enn tradisjonenes rammer.En: He wanted to honor his family, but his dreams were larger than the confines of tradition.No: Magnus ønsket å reise, se verden og kanskje finne et sted hvor han kunne skape sitt eget liv.En: Magnus wanted to travel, see the world, and perhaps find a place where he could create his own life.No: Ingrid, hans kusine og fortrolige, nærmet seg forsiktig.En: Ingrid, his cousin and confidante, approached cautiously.No: «Magnus, hva er det du tenker på?En: "Magnus, what are you thinking about?"No: » spurte hun med et vennlig smil.En: she asked with a friendly smile.No: Magnus trakk pusten dypt.En: Magnus took a deep breath.No: «Ingrid, jeg har noe jeg må fortelle deg,» begynte han, mens hjertet hamret i brystet.En: "Ingrid, I have something I need to tell you," he began, as his heart hammered in his chest.No: «Jeg tror jeg vil reise bort en stund, se verden og finne min egen vei.En: "I think I want to leave for a while, see the world and find my own path."No: »Ingrid så på ham med overraskelse, men smilet hennes ble ikke borte.En: Ingrid looked at him with surprise, but her smile did not fade.No: «Jeg forstår.En: "I understand.No: Du vil skape noe for deg selv, noe nytt,» sa hun og la en hånd på hans skulder.En: You want to create something for yourself, something new," she said, placing a hand on his shoulder.No: «Ja, men jeg føler meg skyldig,» sa Magnus.En: "Yes, but I feel guilty," Magnus said.No: «Familien forventer at jeg blir her, i Bryggen.En: "The family expects me to stay here, at Bryggen."No: »Ingrid nikket.En: Ingrid nodded.No: «Det gjør de, men husk at familien også vil at du skal være lykkelig.En: "They do, but remember that the family also wants you to be happy.No: Kanskje du kan gjøre begge deler, Magnus.En: Maybe you can do both, Magnus.No: Hedre tradisjonene og samtidig forfølge drømmene dine.En: Honor the traditions and still pursue your dreams."No: »De ordene ga Magnus håp.En: Those words gave Magnus hope.No: Den natten, da folk samlet seg rundt bålet og natten var lys som dagen, stanset han ved siden av Ingrid.En: That night, when people gathered around the bonfire and the night was bright as day, he paused beside Ingrid.No: Han følte seg sterkere — klar til å møte sin egen fremtid.En: He felt stronger—ready to face his own future.No: Da midsommernatten nærmet seg morgen, visste Magnus at han hadde tatt et første skritt mot den fremtiden han ønsket.En: As the Midsummer night approached morning, Magnus knew he had taken a first step towards the future he desired.No: Tradisjoner var viktige, men han forsto nå at de ikke måtte hindre ham i å vokse.En: Traditions were important, but he now understood that they did not have to hinder him from growing.No: Ingrid hadde rett.En: Ingrid was right.No: Magnus kunne holde fast ved sine røtter mens han spredte sine vinger.En: Magnus could hold onto his roots while spreading his wings.No: Med familiens støtte og sitt eget mot, kunne alt være mulig i det fargerike lyset ved Bryggen.En: With the support of his family and his own courage, anything could be possible in the colorful light by Bryggen. Vocabulary Words:quay: kaiconfidante: fortroligecautiously: forsiktigguilty: skyldigexpect: forventerpursue: forfølgehinder: hindrewandered: vandretconfines: rammerpaused: stansetlaughter: latterapproached: nærmet seghammered: hamretfade: falde bortbonfire: bålsupport: støttecourage: motgenerations: generasjonerbelonged: tilhørtehonor: hedrecreate: skapedesire: ønsketbright: lysroots: røtterfilled: fylttraditions: tradisjonerlocals: lokalefaded: ble bortesurprise: overraskelsebreath: pusten

In Shakespeare's play, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Puck has a line that says "And now they never meet in grove or green, By fountain clear, or spangled starlight sheen..." In Taming of the Shrew, Petruchio uses this term again saying, "What stars do spangle heaven with such beauty..." In a similar description again from Midsummer, Lysander says "Fair Helena, who more engilds the night Than all you fiery oes and eyes of light." If you're not familiar with Engilding the night, that's a word that means "to make bright…often referring to a golden light." It's been around since the 15th century, but what all of these references have in common is they are talking about making something shiny, and in Shakespeare's England the best way to make something look like it glittered was to attach what's called a "spangle" or an "Oe" spelled "oe." Essentially, these were early modern sequins. Some surviving examples of 17th century spangles were discovered in Jamestown, Virginia, and are housed inside the collections at Jamestown Rediscovery, which jointly manages Historic Jamestowne alongside the National Park Service. One of the curators involved in that project, Janene Johnston, is here with us today to explain how spangles worked, the history of the ones they found in Virginia, and what the surviving artifacts reveal about how spangles were used in Shakespeare's lifetime. 

There's a lot happening in Rachel's life at the moment! You probably feel it too. This weekend has so much momentum and high energy. It's the peak of the season, summer solstice, and the midsummer celebration in Sweden. All of the events happening sent Rachel into a sickness spiral where she realized something important: this was her first felt experience of aging. With the high highs of summer we can usually expect a crash at some point. Rachel shares the entire story, and how she is learning to harness the energy of this time of year to make magic happen - but to not overdo it. One person wearing too many hats is never a good thing. It's important to find balance, delegate, and learn where you can make the most difference. Tune in for an episode that will remind you: it's a beautiful time to be alive. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices