Podcasts about Ornament

Oliver the Ornament Kindle Edition by Todd M. Zimmermann https://www.amazon.com/Oliver-Ornament-Todd-M-Zimmermann-ebook/dp/B07MNB29KPOlivertheornament.com Ckcmedia.com Oliver the Ornament is a heartwarming tale of one family's cherished Christmas ornaments. The story centers on Oliver, who has been with this family since Mom and Dad's very first date. Years later, Oliver, now injured and bullied, still has the magic of Christmas in his heart. "The story follows Oliver's excitement for Christmas, his heartbreak, and his determination to overcome all odds to save the day. Oliver, along with his friends, will warm your heart with his kindness, humility, and love for his family and friends. We hope the story will bring families together to tell the stories of their own ornaments and the special meaning that so many of them possess. Because after all, "Every Ornament Tells a Story."

fWotD Episode 2990: Holkham Hall Welcome to featured Wiki of the Day, your daily dose of knowledge from Wikipedia's finest articles.The featured article for Saturday, 12 July 2025, is Holkham Hall.Holkham Hall ( or ) is an 18th-century country house near the village of Holkham, Norfolk, England, constructed in the Neo-Palladian style for Thomas Coke, 1st Earl of Leicester (of the fifth creation of the title). The hall was designed by the architect William Kent, with contributions from Richard Boyle, 3rd Earl of Burlington, the Norfolk architect and surveyor, Matthew Brettingham and Thomas Coke himself.Holkham is one of England's finest examples of the Palladian revival style of architecture, and the severity of its design is closer to Andrea Palladio's ideals than many of the other numerous Palladian style houses of the period. The exterior consists of a central block, of two storeys and constructed of brick, and four flanking wings. The interior of the hall is opulent, but by the standards of the day, simply decorated and furnished. Ornament is used with such restraint that it was possible to decorate both private and state rooms in the same style, without oppressing the former. The principal entrance is through the Marble Hall, which is in fact made of pink Derbyshire alabaster; this leads to the piano nobile, or the first floor, and state rooms. The most impressive of these rooms is the Saloon, which has walls lined with red velvet. Each of the major state rooms is symmetrical in its layout and design; in some rooms, false doors are necessary to fully achieve this balanced effect. The four pavilions at each corner of the central block provide space for private, family accommodation, a guest wing, a chapel and the kitchens. The question of who designed Holkham has challenged architectural historians, and contemporaries, almost since the time of the hall's construction. The clerk-of-works, Matthew Brettingham, claimed authorship when he published The Plans, Elevations and Sections, of Holkham in Norfolk in 1761. This claim was immediately challenged by Horace Walpole, who attributed the designs to William Kent. Brettingham's son, Matthew the Younger, acknowledged in a later addition of his father's work that, "the general idea [for Holkham] was first struck out by the Earls of Leicester and Burlington, assisted by Mr. William Kent". Later historians have debated the exact contributions of Burlington, and of Coke himself, with those writing in the early 20th century generally downplaying the roles of both, while those writing later in the 20th and in the 21st centuries have found evidence of greater involvement, at least of Coke. The exact role Brettingham played in the origination, rather than the execution, of the design remains uncertain. The Holkham estate was built up by Sir Edward Coke, a lawyer in the reigns of Elizabeth I and James I and VI and the founder of his family's fortune. It remains the ancestral home of the Coke family, who became Earls of Leicester. The house is a Grade I listed building, and its park is listed, also at Grade I, on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in England.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:45 UTC on Saturday, 12 July 2025.For the full current version of the article, see Holkham Hall on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm standard Aditi.

This week, I'm reading Chapter 23, the final chapter of the Peter David penned movie novelization of the 1991 Rocketeer film.  Ironically, this episode will come out right after the United States' birthday (7/4/1776), at a time when there is a lot of turmoil in the country.  It's not the first time, nor will it be the last, I suspect.  I won't get into the wasteland of politics, but since this episode is on the Rocketeer, I thought it would be an interesting time to reflect on how the character fits some American ideals. Speaking of which - ideals ... the country was founded on the idea that all men are created equal and all deserve some basic rights.  Was this true in 1776?  Let's be frank (it's an American ideal).  No.  Not even close. It might have been true if you were a free white man but was probably not anywhere close to being true if you were a woman, child, slave, indentured servant, or a race other Caucasian.  It took a long time for other groups to finally catch up.  US women finally achieved the right to vote in national elections in 1920 (19th amendment to the US Constitution).  Though slavery was officially abolished after the US Civil War in 1865, black men were were not granted the right to vote in federal elections until 1870 (the 15th amendment to the US Constitution), and it was not until the 1950s and 60s and beyond that segregation practices were ended (Jim Crow laws ended on a national level in 1964, but in many cases, still exist in other, less overt forms depending on the location).  It was not until 1967 that interracial marriage was allowed on a federal level (see the 1967 US Supreme Court case of Loving v. Virginia).  Although the United States was founded by immigrants, the Chinese exclusion act, passed in 1882, was the first significant law that restricted the flow of immigrants into the US, targeting Chinese laborers.  While there were amendments to the law in 1943, there were still quotas and other restrictions to abide by.  It was not until 2012 (!) that the Chinese exclusion act was official condemned by Congress.  Although Native Americans were the first people on this land, they were not granted access to US citizenship until 1924 (Indian Citizenship Act), and it was not until 1965 that they were granted the federal right to vote (Voting Rights Act of 1965), though US Native Americans still are often unable to vote for various reasons to this day.  Same sex marriage was not legally allowed on federal level until 2015 (see the US Supreme Court decision of Obergefell v. Hodges). These are just a few examples of inequality in the face of a federal Constitution claiming basic rights for all.  I write all this not to condemn all the ways in which we as a country fail to live up to our ideals but rather to show that as any society, especially one made up by immigrants from all over the world, is going to have its problems and will require a lot of work and constant maintenance to work in any somewhat functional way.  The US is basically a nearly 250 year old hotel with guests constantly coming and going, clogging the sinks and toilets, running down the hot water, making messes, and yelling in the hallway.  Even in low season times, there is still plenty of maintenance to do since things break.  Nothing lasts forever.   How does all this relate to the Rocketeer?  Read more at https://13thhr.wordpress.com/2025/07/07/the-thirteenth-hour-podcast-517-and-like-a-hood-ornament-81-reading-the-conclusion-of-the-rocketeer-movie-novelization-chapter-23/∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞Once Upon a Dream, the second Thirteenth Hour soundtrack, is now out in digital form on services such as Bandcamp, Spotify, and YouTube Music. -Check out the pixelart music videos that are out so far from the album:-->Logan's Sunrise Workout: www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7SM1RgsLiM-->Forward: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9VgILr1TDc-->Nightsky Stargazing: www.youtube.com/watch?v=2S0p3jKRTBo-->Aurora's Rainy Day Mix: https://youtu.be/zwqPmypBysk

This week, I'm reading Chapter 22 of the Peter David penned movie novelization of the 1991 Rocketeer film.  This part of the film picks up on top of the zeppelin, with a daring autogyro rescue by Peevy and Howard Hughes.   A few other things:  1.) Once Upon a Dream is out!  Listen on most major streaming platforms, though if you have no preference, I suggest Bandcamp, which has a bonus track.  This is the music project I've been working on the past seven years or so, trying to translate the world of The Thirteenth Hour into this second soundtrack to accompany the novel.  Since I made the album over the course of years, I wasn't sure how it would turn out as a whole initially, but in the many hours I spent mixing it, I found it actually does live up to its title. Ethereal, dreamlike, and meditative were words that early listeners used in describing the tracks, and though this wasn't quite my initial intention, I hope listening to this album provides a measure of peace for you.   2.) Modern Dads of Martial Arts, published by Whistlekick, is now out as well.   This is a collection of thirteen essays written by martial artist dads.  I have an essay in it.  I loved reading the whole thing (read it in pre-production).  I honestly think aspects of martial arts can help make us better versions of ourselves, and in the case of us guys, better husbands, fathers, and human beings.   3.) Much of this week has been occupied by wrapping up these Spacecamp figures, being made for a fundraiser for the US Space and Rocket Foundation to make it easier for kids to afford camp tuition.   Thanks for listening!∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞Once Upon a Dream, the second Thirteenth Hour soundtrack, is now out in digital form!   It is out on most major streaming services such as Bandcamp, Spotify, and YouTube Music.  (If you have no preference, I recommend Bandcamp since there is a bonus track there and you will eventually be able to find tapes, CDs, and special editions of the album there as well.)-Check out the pixelart music videos that are out so far from the album:-->Logan's Sunrise Workout: www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7SM1RgsLiM-->Forward: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9VgILr1TDc-->Nightsky Stargazing: www.youtube.com/watch?v=2S0p3jKRTBo-->Aurora's Rainy Day Mix: https://youtu.be/zwqPmypBysk∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ Signup for the mailing list for a free special edition podcast, a demo copy of The Thirteenth Hour, and access to retro 80s soundtrack!Like what you see or hear? Consider supporting the show over at Thirteenth Hour Arts on Patreon or adding to my virtual tip jar over at Ko-fi. Join the Thirteenth Hour Arts Group over on Facebook, a growing community of creative people.Have this podcast conveniently delivered to you each week on Spotify,  iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, Tunein, and Googleplay Music.Follow The Thirteenth Hour's Instagram pages: @the13thhr for your random postings on ninjas, martial arts, archery, flips, breakdancing, fantasy art and and @the13thhr.ost for more 80s music, movies, and songs from The Thirteenth Hour books and soundtrack.Listen to Long Ago Not So Far Away, the Thirteenth Hour soundtrack online at: https://joshuablum.bandcamp.com/ or Spotify.  Join the mailing list for a digital free copy.  You can also get it on CD or tape.Website: https://13thhr.wordpress.comBook trailer: http://bit.ly/1VhJhXYInterested in reading and reviewing The Thirteenth Hour for a free book?  Just email me at writejoshuablum@gmail.com for more details!

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This week, I'm reading the second part of the twenty first chapter of the Peter David penned movie novelization of the 1991 Rocketeer film.  This part of the film picks up on the gondola of the zepplin, and you can watch the segment in the film (at least partly) here.  One thing I always wondered as a kid was that if you shot a flare at something, would it actually ricochet like it does in the movie.  If you search on Youtube, you can find a number of video of people doing exactly this, so yes, it probably would, and like in the movie, it may, in fact, do more damage to the shooter than the the target.   Three upcoming events this week! 1.) The release party for Once Upon a Dream is tonight!  6/9/25 at 5 PM EST.  Join me a free, exclusive listening party to celebrate the upcoming release of Once Upon a Dream, the retro 80s synthpop/new wave album I've been working on for the past seven years or so. We'll be listening to the album (runtime is a little over an hour) and talking about how it was made. Looking forward to sharing it with you!  RSVP here!   2.) Modern Dads of Martial Arts, published by Whistlekick, is coming out on 6/10/25.  This is a collection of thirteen essays written by martial artist dads.  Just in time for Father's Day.  I have an essay in it.  I loved reading the whole thing (read it in pre-production).  I honestly think aspects of martial arts can help make us better versions of ourselves, and in the case of us guys, better husbands, fathers, and human beings.   3.) Once Upon a Dream releases on 6/13/25!  It will be out digitally first, but CDs and tapes are on their way. Thanks for listening!∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ Signup for the mailing list for a free special edition podcast, a demo copy of The Thirteenth Hour, and access to retro 80s soundtrack!Like what you see or hear? Consider supporting the show over at Thirteenth Hour Arts on Patreon or adding to my virtual tip jar over at Ko-fi. Join the Thirteenth Hour Arts Group over on Facebook, a growing community of creative people.Have this podcast conveniently delivered to you each week on Spotify,  iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, Tunein, and Googleplay Music.Follow The Thirteenth Hour's Instagram pages: @the13thhr for your random postings on ninjas, martial arts, archery, flips, breakdancing, fantasy art and and @the13thhr.ost for more 80s music, movies, and songs from The Thirteenth Hour books and soundtrack.Listen to Long Ago Not So Far Away, the Thirteenth Hour soundtrack online at: https://joshuablum.bandcamp.com/ or Spotify.  Join the mailing list for a digital free copy.  You can also get it on CD or tape.Website: https://13thhr.wordpress.comBook trailer: http://bit.ly/1VhJhXYInterested in reading and reviewing The Thirteenth Hour for a free book?  Just email me at writejoshuablum@gmail.com for more details!

Wystawa „Zapis czekania”, prezentowana w Pawilonie Polskim podczas tegorocznego London Design Biennale, otrzymała złoty medal za najbardziej inspirujące odniesienie się do tematu głównego Biennale, jakim były „Odbicia powierzchniowe”. Instalacja autorstwa Jakuba Gawkowskiego – kuratora sztuki, Moniki Rosińskiej – socjolożki designu i Macieja Siudy – architekta, przekształca nieuchwytne doświadczenie upływu czasu i oczekiwania w materialność rzeźbionej instalacji. Autorzy pawilonu sięgnęli po góralską tradycję snycerską, by za pomocą ornamentu przedstawić wizualny zapis sytuacji czekania, które może być doświadczeniem zarówno estetycznym, jak i politycznym, jako narzędzie kontroli i potencjalnej sprawczości. Ornament wizualizuje tu upływ czasu w oczekiwaniu m.in. na spłatę kredytu na zakup mieszkania, przyjazd karetki, legalizację pobytu osoby migranckiej, wydanie posiłku osobie w kryzysie bezdomności, czy sytuację taksówkarza i kuriera czekających na zlecenie. Z autorami wystawy rozmawialiśmy tuż przed ogłoszeniem werdyktu przez jury London Design Biennale. O głos poprosiliśmy też Olgę Wysocką, dyrektorkę promującego kulturę polską za granicą Instytutu Adama Mickiewicza, który spośród 17 zgłoszeń wybrał do realizacji wystawę „Zapis czekania”. Rozmawiała: Bogna Świątkowska, www.nn6t.pl Fot. Kuba Celej / IAM

This week, I'm reading the first part of the twenty first chapter of the Peter David penned movie novelization of the 1991 Rocketeer film.  Before we get to the reading, there are a few noteworthy announcements: -I finished a set of breaking training cards to help add an element of randomization to solo dance practices.  Those are available on itch.io and are free to print out.  I will make a physical version of the cards and an instructional video in the coming weeks but to anyone that might find them useful, they are available now.  I ended up using animations that were originally made for a breaking game I tried to make about 20 years ago.  -Speaking of animation, I made a pixelart animation for the song "Forward" to go with the release of Once Upon a Dream (6/13/25).  That video is available here.  This week's reading of the Rocketeer chapter accompanies the section of the film where things come to a climax over the skies of the Griffith Observatory.  You can watch the exciting shootout here.   Pictures from the show notes are all available at https://13thhr.wordpress.com/2025/06/02/the-thirteenth-hour-podcast-512-and-like-a-hood-ornament-78-reading-the-rocketeer-movie-novelization-chapter-21-part-1/Thanks for listening!∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞Don't forget that the original hunter action figure from A Shadow in the Moonlight is available on Etsy!Check out the growing line of Thirteenth Hour toys and other products on the Thirteenth Hour Studio Etsy store (https://www.etsy.com/shop/ThirteenthHourStudio).  There are a number of custom figures from retro films being sold for charity that available there as well. Check out this collaboration with past show guest Jeff Finley on handpan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iK8lTEQoc_gFollow along on Spotify!  There is also a growing extended Thirteenth Hour playlist on Spotify with a growing number of retro 80s songs.Check it out!As always, thanks for listening!∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞Synth EP soundtrack to the novella, Empty Hands, is now out for streaming on Bandcamp.  Stay tuned.  Follow along on Spotify!  There is also a growing extended Thirteenth Hour playlist on Spotify with a growing number of retro 80s songs.Check it out!As always, thanks for listening!∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ Signup for the mailing list for a free special edition podcast, a demo copy of The Thirteenth Hour, and access to retro 80s soundtrack!Like what you see or hear? Consider supporting the show over at Thirteenth Hour Arts on Patreon or adding to my virtual tip jar over at Ko-fi. Join the Thirteenth Hour Arts Group over on Facebook, a growing community of creative people.Have this podcast conveniently delivered to you each week on Spotify,  iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, Tunein, and Googleplay Music.Follow The Thirteenth Hour's Instagram pages: @the13thhr for your random postings on ninjas, martial arts, archery, flips, breakdancing, fantasy art and and @the13thhr.ost for more 80s music, movies, and songs from The Thirteenth Hour books and soundtrack.Listen to Long Ago Not So Far Away, the Thirteenth Hour soundtrack online at: https://joshuablum.bandcamp.com/ or Spotify.  Join the mailing list for a digital free copy.  You can also get it on CD or tape.Website: https://13thhr.wordpress.comBook trailer: http://bit.ly/1VhJhXYInterested in reading and reviewing The Thirteenth Hour for a free book?  Just email me at writejoshuablum@gmail.com

This week, I'm reading the twentieth chapter of the Peter David penned movie novelization of the 1991 Rocketeer film.  There's a whole bunch of prereading announcements that occur prior to this (about 22 min in; it's not a long chapter). This chapter takes place in Griffith Observatory, which is a real life location you can visit should you ever find yourself in Los Angeles.  I was there a number of years ago, at night, and it did look pretty much the same as it had in the film about ten years prior.  This section has some cool dialogue between Eddie Valentine and Neville Sinclair as well as a great shot of the Rocketeer flying in and landing in a very controlled way.  For a guy who nearly killed himself trying to land it just a short time before (a day or two at most), Cliff sure got the hang of it!  Thanks for listening!∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ Signup for the mailing list for a free special edition podcast, a demo copy of The Thirteenth Hour, and access to retro 80s soundtrack!Like what you see or hear? Consider supporting the show over at Thirteenth Hour Arts on Patreon or adding to my virtual tip jar over at Ko-fi. Join the Thirteenth Hour Arts Group over on Facebook, a growing community of creative people.Have this podcast conveniently delivered to you each week on Spotify,  iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, Tunein, and Googleplay Music.Follow The Thirteenth Hour's Instagram pages: @the13thhr for your random postings on ninjas, martial arts, archery, flips, breakdancing, fantasy art and and @the13thhr.ost for more 80s music, movies, and songs from The Thirteenth Hour books and soundtrack.Listen to Long Ago Not So Far Away, the Thirteenth Hour soundtrack online at: https://joshuablum.bandcamp.com/ or Spotify.  Join the mailing list for a digital free copy.  You can also get it on CD or tape.Website: https://13thhr.wordpress.comBook trailer: http://bit.ly/1VhJhXYInterested in reading and reviewing The Thirteenth Hour for a free book?  Just email me at writejoshuablum@gmail.com for more details!https://13thhr.wordpress.com/2025/05/26/the-thirteenth-hour-podcast-511-and-like-a-hood-ornament-77-reading-the-rocketeer-movie-novelization-chapter-20/

The Mirror of Ornaments (Alaṅkāradappaṇō) defines and exemplifies 42 figures of speech or “ornaments” in 134 verses. It is the only surviving work of poetics in Prakrit, a literary language closely related to Sanskrit. It is one of the earliest representatives of the larger Indian discourse on poetics, and is especially closely linked to Bhāmaha's Ornament of Literature (Kāvyālaṅkāra). This book includes an introduction, annotated translation, glossary, and diplomatic and critical editions of the single surviving manuscript of the Mirror of Ornaments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

The Mirror of Ornaments (Alaṅkāradappaṇō) defines and exemplifies 42 figures of speech or “ornaments” in 134 verses. It is the only surviving work of poetics in Prakrit, a literary language closely related to Sanskrit. It is one of the earliest representatives of the larger Indian discourse on poetics, and is especially closely linked to Bhāmaha's Ornament of Literature (Kāvyālaṅkāra). This book includes an introduction, annotated translation, glossary, and diplomatic and critical editions of the single surviving manuscript of the Mirror of Ornaments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Mirror of Ornaments (Alaṅkāradappaṇō) defines and exemplifies 42 figures of speech or “ornaments” in 134 verses. It is the only surviving work of poetics in Prakrit, a literary language closely related to Sanskrit. It is one of the earliest representatives of the larger Indian discourse on poetics, and is especially closely linked to Bhāmaha's Ornament of Literature (Kāvyālaṅkāra). This book includes an introduction, annotated translation, glossary, and diplomatic and critical editions of the single surviving manuscript of the Mirror of Ornaments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/indian-religions

Photo by Dan McMahon Born 1989 Atlanta, Georgia. She lives in Brooklyn, New York, and works in the Bronx, New York. Emma McMillan searches for the pulsing vitality of life through non-human figurative paintings. Drawing, collage, macroscopic photography, and archival research are avenues for abstraction of the animal form. For several years a local Spotted Lanternfly infestation has been a commentary on the current state of human and animal affairs. The series, now expanded across species, takes on lusty and religious overtones of reincarnation. Sampling psychology, the natural world, and pop culture, her gem-hued oil paintings are complex reflections on living and its mutations across time. Emma McMillan has had institutional exhibitions at Atlanta Contemporary ArtsCenter, Atlanta Georgia, “Project X” (2019) She has had solo exhibitions at Sebastian Gladstone, New York, 2025, Sebastian Gladstone, Los Angeles, 2024, PhilippZollinger, Zurich, 2024, and a solo booth with PhilippZollinger at Liste Art Fair Basel, in June 2024. Other solo exhibitions include “Bleu de Prusse” at Edouard Montassut, Paris, France (2019), “Ornament and Crime” at Lomex, New York City, New York (2018), and “Live Burial” at Bad Reputation Fine Arts, Los Angeles, California (2017). As well as select group and two-person exhibitions “Discard Phase” at Triest, Brooklyn, New York (2021), “Downtown Painting” at Peter Freeman, New York City, New York (2019), “Responsibility Fest” at Kunstverien Braunschweig Wolfe Island, Canada (2019). Emma McMillan, Imago, 2025 Oil, oil pastel on linen 55" H x 42" W. Image courtesy, Sebastian Gladstone, and the artist. Emma McMillan Crush, 2024 Oil on linen 36" H x 24" W. Image courtesy, Sebastian Gladstone, and the artist. Emma McMillan, Cocoon, 2025 Oil, oil pastel on linen 55" H x 42" W. Image courtesy, Sebastian Gladstone, and the artist.

This week, I'm reading the nineteenth chapter of the Peter David penned movie novelization of the 1991 Rocketeer film.  This chapter takes place in the study of Howard Hughes, the inventor of the Cirrus X-3 rocketpack in the world of the film (in Dave Steven's original story, it was his unnamed analogue of Doc Savage).  In this scene, you can see what's in Cliff's pockets, a Dave Stevens cameo as an ill-fated German rocketeer, an animated film featuring German rocket troopers, and references to the Spruce Goose (the Hughes H-4, a gargantuan - 218 ft long with a 319 ft wingspan - wooden flying boat meant to ferry men and equipment across the Atlantic during WW2).  Interestingly enough, the book has Cliff hang glide from Howard Hughes' study all the way to the Chaplin airfield (which was actually filmed in Santa Maria, CA, some 150+ miles northwest)!  Presumably, the airfield in the movie was not actually in Santa Maria.  That said, there is a museum there, the Santa Maria Museum of Flight, that has a number of remaining props used in the film, as it was the real life hangar used in the film (check out this clip for some very thorough detective work of filming locations).   Although it aired on Disney Channel around the time the movie was released, Rocketeer: Excitement in the Air (both a featurette on the film as well as a documentary on manned flight hosted by Billy Campbell) has some shots of the real life Spruce Goose as well as some shots of its maiden (and only) flight as well as some info on Howard Hughes.   It's well worth a watch! Thanks for listening!∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ Signup for the mailing list for a free special edition podcast, a demo copy of The Thirteenth Hour, and access to retro 80s soundtrack!Like what you see or hear? Consider supporting the show over at Thirteenth Hour Arts on Patreon or adding to my virtual tip jar over at Ko-fi. Join the Thirteenth Hour Arts Group over on Facebook, a growing community of creative people.Have this podcast conveniently delivered to you each week on Spotify,  iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, Tunein, and Googleplay Music.Follow The Thirteenth Hour's Instagram pages: @the13thhr for your random postings on ninjas, martial arts, archery, flips, breakdancing, fantasy art and and @the13thhr.ost for more 80s music, movies, and songs from The Thirteenth Hour books and soundtrack.Listen to Long Ago Not So Far Away, the Thirteenth Hour soundtrack online at: https://joshuablum.bandcamp.com/ or Spotify.  Join the mailing list for a digital free copy.  You can also get it on CD or tape.Website: https://13thhr.wordpress.comBook trailer: http://bit.ly/1VhJhXYInterested in reading and reviewing The Thirteenth Hour for a free book?  Just email me at writejoshuablum@gmail.com for more details!https://13thhr.wordpress.com/2025/04/28/the-thirteenth-hour-podcast-507-and-like-a-hood-ornament-76-reading-the-rocketeer-movie-novelization-chapter-19/

This week, I'm reading the eighteenth chapter of the Peter David penned movie novelization of the 1991 Rocketeer film.  This short chapter takes place in the Bulldog Diner and features a scene where Cliff falls down a ladder from the attic after he is startled by Patsy, the daughter of the proprietress, Millie, and in the censored version we'd taped off the Disney channel when I was a kid, they actually dubbed over the work "heck," so instead of "you scared the living ... heck out of me!" it became "you scared the living daylights out of me!"  It's funny, when I think of that scene, it's still the censored version I hear in my head :) In other news, I have been getting Once Upon a Dream reading for production (6/13/25 is the release).  In the process, I made a "study mix" from some of the instrumental tracks.  If you click here, you can listen to it on Youtube. Thanks for listening!∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ Signup for the mailing list for a free special edition podcast, a demo copy of The Thirteenth Hour, and access to retro 80s soundtrack!Like what you see or hear? Consider supporting the show over at Thirteenth Hour Arts on Patreon or adding to my virtual tip jar over at Ko-fi. Join the Thirteenth Hour Arts Group over on Facebook, a growing community of creative people.Have this podcast conveniently delivered to you each week on Spotify,  iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, Tunein, and Googleplay Music.Follow The Thirteenth Hour's Instagram pages: @the13thhr for your random postings on ninjas, martial arts, archery, flips, breakdancing, fantasy art and and @the13thhr.ost for more 80s music, movies, and songs from The Thirteenth Hour books and soundtrack.Listen to Long Ago Not So Far Away, the Thirteenth Hour soundtrack online at: https://joshuablum.bandcamp.com/ or Spotify.  Join the mailing list for a digital free copy.  You can also get it on CD or tape.Website: https://13thhr.wordpress.comBook trailer: http://bit.ly/1VhJhXYInterested in reading and reviewing The Thirteenth Hour for a free book?  Just email me at writejoshuablum@gmail.com for more details!https://13thhr.wordpress.com/2025/04/21/the-thirteenth-hour-podcast-505-and-like-a-hood-ornament-75-reading-the-rocketeer-movie-novelization-chapter-18/

This week, I'm reading the seventeenth chapter of the Peter David penned movie novelization of the 1991 Rocketeer film.  This chapter takes place in Neville Sinclair's home, where he's kidnapped her, though she ends up figuring out how to get the upper hand, at least temporarily.  I don't remember if I usually fast forwarded through this part as a kid, but I think I usually wanted to since I always through Neville was such a creep (and this scene certainly hits different in 2025), but I have to admire Jenny's resourcefulness.  There was very limited merchandise put out for the Rocketeer, but I don't believe Jenny got any, which is a shame.  I have always thought that she should have her own action figure as well, and perhaps I will make one. I have some possible figures I could use.  ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ Signup for the mailing list for a free special edition podcast, a demo copy of The Thirteenth Hour, and access to retro 80s soundtrack!Like what you see or hear? Consider supporting the show over at Thirteenth Hour Arts on Patreon or adding to my virtual tip jar over at Ko-fi. Join the Thirteenth Hour Arts Group over on Facebook, a growing community of creative people.Have this podcast conveniently delivered to you each week on Spotify,  iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, Tunein, and Googleplay Music.Follow The Thirteenth Hour's Instagram pages: @the13thhr for your random postings on ninjas, martial arts, archery, flips, breakdancing, fantasy art and and @the13thhr.ost for more 80s music, movies, and songs from The Thirteenth Hour books and soundtrack.Listen to Long Ago Not So Far Away, the Thirteenth Hour soundtrack online at: https://joshuablum.bandcamp.com/ or Spotify.  Join the mailing list for a digital free copy.  You can also get it on CD or tape.Website: https://13thhr.wordpress.comBook trailer: http://bit.ly/1VhJhXYInterested in reading and reviewing The Thirteenth Hour for a free book?  Just email me at writejoshuablum@gmail.com for more details!

This week, I'm reading the sixteenth chapter of the Peter David penned movie novelization of the 1991 Rocketeer film.  This chapter takes place in The South Seas Club, like last chapter, and is great fun.  Cliff wreaks absolute chaos on mob boss Eddie Valentine's club (crime doesn't pay, kids!).  The full clip is here. The novelization adds a few interesting tidbits that I suspect were artistic license, like the first person that Cliff runs into when he is on the waiter's cart being Margaret Dumont (who was in many Marx Brothers films as the straight woman to their gags).  Here she is with Groucho in a clip from A Night at the Opera in a somewhat similar location, this also being a fancy restaurant.Thanks for listening!∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ Signup for the mailing list for a free special edition podcast, a demo copy of The Thirteenth Hour, and access to retro 80s soundtrack!Like what you see or hear? Consider supporting the show over at Thirteenth Hour Arts on Patreon or adding to my virtual tip jar over at Ko-fi. Join the Thirteenth Hour Arts Group over on Facebook, a growing community of creative people.Have this podcast conveniently delivered to you each week on Spotify,  iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, Tunein, and Googleplay Music.Follow The Thirteenth Hour's Instagram pages: @the13thhr for your random postings on ninjas, martial arts, archery, flips, breakdancing, fantasy art and and @the13thhr.ost for more 80s music, movies, and songs from The Thirteenth Hour books and soundtrack.Listen to Long Ago Not So Far Away, the Thirteenth Hour soundtrack online at: https://joshuablum.bandcamp.com/ or Spotify.  Join the mailing list for a digital free copy.  You can also get it on CD or tape.Website: https://13thhr.wordpress.comBook trailer: http://bit.ly/1VhJhXYInterested in reading and reviewing The Thirteenth Hour for a free book?  Just email me at writejoshuablum@gmail.com for more details!https://13thhr.wordpress.com/2025/03/31/the-thirteenth-hour-podcast-503-and-like-a-hood-ornament-73-reading-the-rocketeer-movie-novelization-chapter-16/

This week, I'm reading the fifteenth chapter of the Peter David penned movie novelization of the 1991 Rocketeer film.  This chapter takes place in The South Seas Club, and has one of my favorite parts of the movie this part where Cliff stands by the table with Neville and Jenny awkwardly and tries to poof up these flowers - which go right back to the way they were before.  I don't know why that part always used to crack me up, but it still does :)  The full clip is here.  Thanks for listening!∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ Signup for the mailing list for a free special edition podcast, a demo copy of The Thirteenth Hour, and access to retro 80s soundtrack!Like what you see or hear? Consider supporting the show over at Thirteenth Hour Arts on Patreon or adding to my virtual tip jar over at Ko-fi. Join the Thirteenth Hour Arts Group over on Facebook, a growing community of creative people.Have this podcast conveniently delivered to you each week on Spotify,  iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, Tunein, and Googleplay Music.Follow The Thirteenth Hour's Instagram pages: @the13thhr for your random postings on ninjas, martial arts, archery, flips, breakdancing, fantasy art and and @the13thhr.ost for more 80s music, movies, and songs from The Thirteenth Hour books and soundtrack.Listen to Long Ago Not So Far Away, the Thirteenth Hour soundtrack online at: https://joshuablum.bandcamp.com/ or Spotify.  Join the mailing list for a digital free copy.  You can also get it on CD or tape.Website: https://13thhr.wordpress.comBook trailer: http://bit.ly/1VhJhXYInterested in reading and reviewing The Thirteenth Hour for a free book?  Just email me at writejoshuablum@gmail.com for more details!https://13thhr.wordpress.com/2025/03/24/the-thirteenth-hour-podcast-502-and-like-a-hood-ornament-72-reading-the-rocketeer-movie-novelization-chapter-15/

Welcome to *Not Your Granny's Quilt Show*! This episode, we're diving into the world of improv quilting with none other than Nicholas Ball—improv master, Lucky Spool author, Crafty Monkies educator, Bernina UK Ambassador, Aurifilosopher, and designer!

Motor Authority has pointed out a Stellantis patent published in January by the United States Patent and Trademark Office that takes the form of the iconic Ram's head hood ornament, originally featured on the Dodge brand trucks, though notably modernized.

This week, it's not me reading the next chapter of the Peter David penned movie novelization of the 1991 Rocketeer film.  That's because we have a special guest - Billy Campbell, who played the Cliff Secord / the Rocketeer in the 1991 film - is taking point to read Chapter 14!   Billy was last on the show in 2022 (follow this link for a preview of an exclusive podcast recorded for people who had supported fundraising efforts for the Hairy Cell Leukemia Foundation in memory of Rocketeer creator, Dave Stevens). This chapter takes place in one my favorite parts of the original comic and the film, the Bulldog Cafe.  If you like ambient, mood-setting background noise / "study music," you will love this this Bulldog Cafe-inspired video as if you were sitting in a booth of the Cafe.  Episode 500 is coming in a few weeks!  If you were a past guest on the show, check your messages this week for more details on the recording session on 3/2/25.Thanks, Billy, for your excellent reading, and thank you for listening!∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ Signup for the mailing list for a free special edition podcast, a demo copy of The Thirteenth Hour, and access to retro 80s soundtrack!Like what you see or hear? Consider supporting the show over at Thirteenth Hour Arts on Patreon or adding to my virtual tip jar over at Ko-fi. Join the Thirteenth Hour Arts Group over on Facebook, a growing community of creative people.Have this podcast conveniently delivered to you each week on Spotify,  iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, Tunein, and Googleplay Music.Follow The Thirteenth Hour's Instagram pages: @the13thhr for your random postings on ninjas, martial arts, archery, flips, breakdancing, fantasy art and and @the13thhr.ost for more 80s music, movies, and songs from The Thirteenth Hour books and soundtrack.Listen to Long Ago Not So Far Away, the Thirteenth Hour soundtrack online at: https://joshuablum.bandcamp.com/ or Spotify.  Join the mailing list for a digital free copy.  You can also get it on CD or tape.Website: https://13thhr.wordpress.comBook trailer: http://bit.ly/1VhJhXYInterested in reading and reviewing The Thirteenth Hour for a free book?  Just email me at writejoshuablum@gmail.com for more details!

Send us a textWhat happens when a corporate career takes a surprising twist, leading to the creation of a beloved children's book series? Meet Ty, a former marketing professional who found himself at a crossroads after a layoff and chose to embark on a creative venture that brought "Oliver the Ornament" to life. As Ty shares, his delightful series was born out of a simple, yet profound moment of Christmas tree decorating. Each book captures the essence of a family's Christmas season, wrapped in themes of determination, friendship, and kindness. Ty's journey from businessman to author is filled with heartwarming anecdotes and valuable insights on storytelling that will resonate with listeners from all walks of life.In a remarkable turn of events, Ty's work caught the eye of none other than the First Lady of the United States. Through a heartfelt push from his mother, the book's message of kindness reached a national stage, culminating in the creation of Oliver's Day of Kindness, a program spreading compassion in schools. Ty passionately describes how a touching connection with readers and a chance encounter with the First Lady have reinforced his belief in the power of personal stories. From creating a multifaceted business with ornaments and puzzles to the emotional experiences tied to cherished holiday decorations, this episode is a testament to Ty's inspiring journey and the impactful legacy of "Oliver the Ornament.Youtube to https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPIs6Ko7BCc9l5jlE5AbAUqZ0gAOhmuq- https://mixed-vibez-drip.printify.me/

This week Paul is joined by his friend Hazel to talk about all things movies! Specifically, they do a deep dive into "Barbarian," "Nightcrawler," "A Real Pain," "The Heretic," "The Brutalist," and "Villains!"

Amy is joined by Dr. Lexie Kite to revisit her book, More Than A Body: Your Body Is an Instrument, Not an Ornament, exploring the ways women and girls are looked at, predatory practices of the beauty industry, plus how to escape the sea of objectification and come home to your whole self.Donate to Breaking Down PatriarchyDr. Lexie Kite is co-author of the book More Than a Body: Your Body Is an Instrument, Not an Ornament and co-director of the nonprofit Beauty Redefined, along with her twin sister Dr. Lindsay Kite. They both received PhDs from the University of Utah in the study of female body image and have become leading experts in body image resilience and media literacy. Authors of numerous studies and books have cited Lindsay and Lexie's original research and they have been featured in a variety of national media outlets, including The New York Times, CNBC, the Boston Globe, Slate, Shape, Glamour, Teen Vogue, and more.Lindsay and Lexie help girls and women recognize and reject the harmful effects of objectification in their lives through their significant social media reach, online Body Image Resilience course and facilitator program for dieticians and therapists, their popular book (More Than a Body), and regular speaking engagements for thousands of people of all ages. Lexie lives in Salt Lake City, Utah.

This week, I'm reading the thirteenth chapter of the Peter David penned movie novelization of the 1991 Rocketeer film.  This chapter takes place in the legit front for Eddie Valentine's business - The South Seas Club. In preparation for episode 500, coming in a few weeks, I've been toying with some ideas.  Let me know if you have thoughts!   Ideas for Episode 500: -group draw in (everyone draws or paints something) - could be talking at the same time -DnD one shot set in the Thirteenth Hour - would need a setting where people come and go, like a tavern or a river barge where people get on and then exit at their stop, or a gym, where people can do some pushups (see last one) then leave if they wish -Group hangout, akin to ep 400 (no particular topic) -Livestreaming playing the Rocketeer NES game (probably pretty short, as I'm terrible at this game) -Mini concert of the upcoming Once Upon a Dream album (this might be better as a future episode) -500 pushups, one for each episode, donated for a cause, like the Hairy Cell Leukemia Foundation or St Jude or Hero Initiative. -A combination might work - like group draw-in with occasional breaks a people do some pushups in between draws until we get to 500.  We might have to do this live so people can pledge donations at the same time. -? Open to ideas! As always, thanks for listening! ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞  Signup for the mailing list for a free special edition podcast, a demo copy of The Thirteenth Hour, and access to retro 80s soundtrack! Like what you see or hear? Consider supporting the show over at Thirteenth Hour Arts on Patreon or adding to my virtual tip jar over at Ko-fi. Join the Thirteenth Hour Arts Group over on Facebook, a growing community of creative people. Have this podcast conveniently delivered to you each week on Spotify,  iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, Tunein, and Googleplay Music. Follow The Thirteenth Hour's Instagram pages: @the13thhr for your random postings on ninjas, martial arts, archery, flips, breakdancing, fantasy art and and @the13thhr.ost for more 80s music, movies, and songs from The Thirteenth Hour books and soundtrack. Listen to Long Ago Not So Far Away, the Thirteenth Hour soundtrack online at: https://joshuablum.bandcamp.com/ or Spotify.  Join the mailing list for a digital free copy.  You can also get it on CD or tape. Website: https://13thhr.wordpress.com Book trailer: http://bit.ly/1VhJhXY Interested in reading and reviewing The Thirteenth Hour for a free book?  Just email me at writejoshuablum@gmail.com for more details!

This week, I'm reading the twelfth chapter of the Peter David penned movie novelization of the 1991 Rocketeer film.  This chapter has a scene that for some reason always cracked my brother and I up as kids - the big bad guy, Lothar, picks up Cliff and shaves him through the ceiling headfirst a few times.  It's so cartoonish - like something out of a Looney Tunes cartoon - that I still can't help it, though adult me (who tends to smack his head on lots of things always kind of winces).  This shootout occurs just moments after.   Preview of coming events - in a few months (March, really), we'll be up to episode 500.  I have been thinking of a few ideas on how to make this a special episode, such as a group draw-in (where everyone hangs out and draws or makes something) or some kind of rolling DnD one shot in the world of The Thirteenth Hour where people can come and go ... what do you think I should do for episode 500?  Let me know! Thanks for listening! ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞  Signup for the mailing list for a free special edition podcast, a demo copy of The Thirteenth Hour, and access to retro 80s soundtrack! Like what you see or hear? Consider supporting the show over at Thirteenth Hour Arts on Patreon or adding to my virtual tip jar over at Ko-fi. Join the Thirteenth Hour Arts Group over on Facebook, a growing community of creative people. Have this podcast conveniently delivered to you each week on Spotify,  iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, Tunein, and Googleplay Music. Follow The Thirteenth Hour's Instagram pages: @the13thhr for your random postings on ninjas, martial arts, archery, flips, breakdancing, fantasy art and and @the13thhr.ost for more 80s music, movies, and songs from The Thirteenth Hour books and soundtrack. Listen to Long Ago Not So Far Away, the Thirteenth Hour soundtrack online at: https://joshuablum.bandcamp.com/ or Spotify.  Join the mailing list for a digital free copy.  You can also get it on CD or tape. Website: https://13thhr.wordpress.com Book trailer: http://bit.ly/1VhJhXY Interested in reading and reviewing The Thirteenth Hour for a free book?  Just email me at writejoshuablum@gmail.co

Sometimes, you win; sometimes, you wiff! Check out this week's #actionfigures Wins and Wiffs of the week! Wait till you see this awesome pickup of a vintage toy that is just not easy to find these days. Stay on the #toyhunt folks! #legostarwars #legotoys

Original Air Date: April 10, 1950Host: Andrew RhynesShow: The Lone RangerPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Brace Beemer (Lone Ranger)• John Todd (Tonto) Writer:• Fran Striker Producer:• George W. Trendle Music:• Ben Bonnell Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

Original Air Date: April 10, 1950Host: Andrew RhynesShow: The Lone RangerPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Brace Beemer (Lone Ranger)• John Todd (Tonto) Writer:• Fran Striker Producer:• George W. Trendle Music:• Ben Bonnell Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

This week, I'm reading the eleventh chapter of the Peter David penned movie novelization of the 1991 Rocketeer film.  This chapter is when the Rocketeer flies off after his debut flight and tries to get the hang of the Cirrus X-3 without killing himself.   We also get a sense of all the different players that want it.   Thanks for listening! As always, thanks for listening! ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞  Signup for the mailing list for a free special edition podcast, a demo copy of The Thirteenth Hour, and access to retro 80s soundtrack! Like what you see or hear? Consider supporting the show over at Thirteenth Hour Arts on Patreon or adding to my virtual tip jar over at Ko-fi. Join the Thirteenth Hour Arts Group over on Facebook, a growing community of creative people. Have this podcast conveniently delivered to you each week on Spotify,  iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, Tunein, and Googleplay Music. Follow The Thirteenth Hour's Instagram pages: @the13thhr for your random postings on ninjas, martial arts, archery, flips, breakdancing, fantasy art and and @the13thhr.ost for more 80s music, movies, and songs from The Thirteenth Hour books and soundtrack. Listen to Long Ago Not So Far Away, the Thirteenth Hour soundtrack online at: https://joshuablum.bandcamp.com/ or Spotify.  Join the mailing list for a digital free copy.  You can also get it on CD or tape. Website: https://13thhr.wordpress.com Book trailer: http://bit.ly/1VhJhXY Interested in reading and reviewing The Thirteenth Hour for a free book?  Just email me at writejoshuablum@gmail.com for more details!

This week, I'm reading the ninth chapter of the Peter David penned movie novelization of the 1991 Rocketeer film.  This chapter is when the Rocketeer makes his debut!  This is one of the few part of the comic the plays out on the big screen, as Cliff in the comic also goes airborne for the first time to save Malcolm, a former WW1 flier who hangs out at the airfield.  Click on the picture of Cliff taking off to watch the scene in the film.  The James Horner score really completes the scene.  As always, thanks for listening! ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞  Signup for the mailing list for a free special edition podcast, a demo copy of The Thirteenth Hour, and access to retro 80s soundtrack! Like what you see or hear? Consider supporting the show over at Thirteenth Hour Arts on Patreon or adding to my virtual tip jar over at Ko-fi. Join the Thirteenth Hour Arts Group over on Facebook, a growing community of creative people. Have this podcast conveniently delivered to you each week on Spotify,  iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, Tunein, and Googleplay Music. Follow The Thirteenth Hour's Instagram pages: @the13thhr for your random postings on ninjas, martial arts, archery, flips, breakdancing, fantasy art and and @the13thhr.ost for more 80s music, movies, and songs from The Thirteenth Hour books and soundtrack. Listen to Long Ago Not So Far Away, the Thirteenth Hour soundtrack online at: https://joshuablum.bandcamp.com/ or Spotify.  Join the mailing list for a digital free copy.  You can also get it on CD or tape. Website: https://13thhr.wordpress.com Book trailer: http://bit.ly/1VhJhXY Interested in reading and reviewing The Thirteenth Hour for a free book?  Just email me at writejoshuablum@gmail.com for more details! https://13thhr.wordpress.com/2024/12/23/the-thirteenth-hour-podcast-488-and-like-a-hood-ornament-66-reading-the-rocketeer-movie-novelization-chapter-9/

Wendy Molyneux and her husband Jeff Drake are here to talk about feeling festive, Jeff's ornament collection, Tony being a "stickler" about ornaments, biohacking, cybertrucks, Bruce Springsteen, clutter, snooty wine talk and so much more. Plus we did a round of Just Me Or Everyone and Podcast Pals Product Picks. Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here: https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.com/ Subscribe to my Substack: http://alisonrosen.substack.com Podcast Palz Product Picks: https://www.amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen/list/2CS1QRYTRP6ER?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_aipsfalisonrosen_0K0AJFYP84PF1Z61QW2H Products I Use/Recommend/Love: http://amazon.com/shop/alisonrosen Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen   Buy Alison's Fifth Anniversary Edition Book (with new material): Tropical Attire Encouraged (and Other Phrases That Scare Me) https://amzn.to/2JuOqcd You probably need to buy the HGFY ringtone! https://www.alisonrosen.com/store/ Try Amazon Prime Free 30 Day Trial

BJ had to go out and get a master key for his wife's car yesterday. It took four hours. Jamie put BJ in leggings on an ornament. When we were talking off air we realized that when Jamie puts people pictures on things they get fired. A 4 year old girl stole the show when she called out one boy in her class who is really mean.

Jamie put BJ in leggings on an ornament. When we were talking off air we realized that when Jamie puts people pictures on things they get fired.

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: The Christmas Market Heist and The Golden Ornament Chase Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2024-12-18-08-38-20-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De lucht in Amsterdam hing vol met de geur van glühwein en versgebakken oliebollen.En: The air in Amsterdam was filled with the scent of glühwein and freshly baked oliebollen.Nl: Overal om hen heen twinkelden lichtjes als sterren aan een donkere hemel.En: All around them, lights twinkled like stars in a dark sky.Nl: Het was de perfecte setting voor de kerstmarkt, die elke winter het hart van de stad tot leven bracht.En: It was the perfect setting for the Christmas market, which each winter brought the heart of the city to life.Nl: Sven stond midden op de markt, zijn ogen vol vurige gretigheid.En: Sven stood in the middle of the market, his eyes full of fiery eagerness.Nl: Hij was hier met één doel: het vinden van een zeldzaam antiek kerstornament.En: He was there with a single goal: to find a rare antique Christmas ornament.Nl: Zijn ogen scanden elk kraampje, op zoek naar die ene glanzende schat die zijn collectie compleet zou maken.En: His eyes scanned each stall, looking for that one shining treasure that would complete his collection.Nl: "Je moet echt kalmeren, Sven," zei Elise, haar jongere zus.En: "You really need to calm down, Sven," said Elise, his younger sister.Nl: Ze probeerde zijn aandacht van de marktkraampjes af te leiden.En: She tried to divert his attention from the market stalls.Nl: "We kunnen binnenkort wat chocolademelk drinken."En: "We could have some hot chocolate soon."Nl: "Ik heb geen tijd voor chocolademelk!"En: "I don't have time for hot chocolate!"Nl: zei Sven gefrustreerd.En: Sven said, frustrated.Nl: "Dat ornament moet hier ergens zijn.En: "That ornament must be here somewhere.Nl: De tentoonstelling is binnenkort en ik moet indruk maken."En: The exhibition is soon, and I need to make an impression."Nl: Plotseling hoorden ze een commotie verderop.En: Suddenly, they heard a commotion further down.Nl: Een verkoper riep dat er iets gestolen was.En: A vendor was shouting that something had been stolen.Nl: Sven voelde een koude rilling over zijn rug.En: Sven felt a cold chill down his spine.Nl: Was het ornament weggenomen?En: Had the ornament been taken?Nl: "Dit kan niet waar zijn!"En: "This can't be true!"Nl: mompelde hij terwijl hij zich een weg baande door de menigte.En: he muttered as he made his way through the crowd.Nl: Elise volgde hem, haar blik bezorgd maar vastberaden.En: Elise followed him, her gaze worried but determined.Nl: Zij was altijd degene die haar grootse broer weer met beide benen op de grond zette.En: She was always the one to ground her big brother.Nl: "Misschien moeten we Bram vragen om te helpen," stelde Elise voor.En: "Maybe we should ask Bram to help," suggested Elise.Nl: "Hij kan dingen zien die wij niet zien."En: "He can see things we can't."Nl: Sven aarzelde even, maar de gedachte aan zijn geliefde ornament op de zwarte markt was ondraaglijk.En: Sven hesitated for a moment, but the thought of his beloved ornament on the black market was unbearable.Nl: "Oké," gaf hij toe.En: "Okay," he admitted.Nl: "Laten we Bram erbij halen."En: "Let's get Bram involved."Nl: Bram, een oude familievriend met scherpe meesterbrein, verscheen snel op de markt.En: Bram, an old family friend with a sharp mind, quickly appeared at the market.Nl: Hij had eerder een zaak verpest en wilde zijn reputatie herstellen.En: He had messed up a case before and wanted to restore his reputation.Nl: "Laten we slim en onopvallend zijn," stelde hij voor.En: "Let's be smart and inconspicuous," he suggested.Nl: "Het is te druk om direct te zoeken."En: "It's too crowded to search directly."Nl: Sven knikte en trok een dikke, wollen sjaal om zijn gezicht.En: Sven nodded and wrapped a thick, woolen scarf around his face.Nl: Ze mengden zich in de menigte, hun ogen alert op verdachte activiteiten.En: They mingled with the crowd, their eyes alert to suspicious activities.Nl: Langzaam begon de sneeuw te vallen, bedwelmend als een mooie scène uit een kerstkaart, maar het maakte hun zoektocht moeilijker.En: Slowly, snow began to fall, enchanting like a beautiful scene from a Christmas card, but it made their search harder.Nl: Rond de basis van de grote kerstboom stopte Bram plotseling.En: Around the base of the large Christmas tree, Bram stopped suddenly.Nl: Zijn ogen vernauwden terwijl hij een man observeerde die een pakje overhandigde aan een andere.En: His eyes narrowed as he observed a man handing over a package to another.Nl: Iets aan de transactie leek niet helemaal pluis.En: Something about the transaction didn't seem quite right.Nl: "Daar!"En: "There!"Nl: riep Bram.En: Bram shouted.Nl: Sven snelde eropaf, zijn hart bonzend in zijn borstkast.En: Sven rushed towards it, his heart pounding in his chest.Nl: Vlakbij gekomen herkende hij een glimp van goud in het pakje, het verloren ornament!En: As he got closer, he recognized a glint of gold in the package, the lost ornament!Nl: Zonder aarzelen greep Sven het terug.En: Without hesitation, Sven grabbed it back.Nl: De verdachte man zette het op een lopen, zich verliezend tussen de kraampjes.En: The suspicious man took off running, disappearing among the stalls.Nl: Dankbaar draaide Sven zich om naar Bram en Elise.En: Gratefully, Sven turned to Bram and Elise.Nl: "We hebben het," hijgde hij opgelucht.En: "We have it," he gasped in relief.Nl: De sneeuw begon zwaarder te worden, als de wereld opnieuw hoopt, en alles om hen heen bedekte.En: The snow began to fall more heavily, as if the world hoped anew, covering everything around them.Nl: Maar Sven voelde warmte.En: But Sven felt warmth.Nl: Hij had het ornament terug, maar meer nog, hij leerde de waarde van vertrouwen en samenwerking.En: He had the ornament back, but more importantly, he learned the value of trust and collaboration.Nl: Die avond, terwijl de kerstmarkt onder een dikke laag wit lag, nodigde Sven Bram uit als eregast voor de tentoonstelling.En: That evening, as the Christmas market lay under a thick layer of white, Sven invited Bram as the guest of honor for the exhibition.Nl: Elise glimlachte tevreden, want haar broer was eindelijk gelukkig en vrij van zorgen.En: Elise smiled contentedly, for her brother was finally happy and free from worries.Nl: De kerstmarkt sloot die nacht af, niet met een gestolen schat, maar met de hernieuwde vriendschap en hoop op een betere toekomst.En: The Christmas market closed that night, not with a stolen treasure, but with renewed friendship and hope for a better future. Vocabulary Words:fiery: vurigeeagerness: gretigheiddivert: afleidenfrustrated: gefrustreerdcommotion: commotiechill: rillingmuttered: mompeldehesitated: aarzeldeunbearable: ondraaglijkinconspicuous: onopvallendalert: alertenchanting: bedwelmendnarrowed: vernauwdentransaction: transactieplausible: pluisglint: glimphesitation: aarzelengasped: hijgderelief: opgeluchtrenewed: hernieuwdevendor: verkoperexhibition: tentoonstellingobserve: observeerdesuspected: verdachtetook off running: zette het op een lopencontentedly: tevredenmingled: mengdenspine: rugchant: hopenwoolen: wollen

This week, I'm reading the eighth chapter of the Peter David penned movie novelization of the 1991 Rocketeer film.  This chapter introduces us to the Laughing Bandit, the role the villain Neville Sinclair is playing probably inspired by Errol Flynn swashbucklers from the era. There were also some cameos in the novelization (not in the film) with famous actors and films being made at the time Clark Gable (Gone with the Wind), George Reeves (Gone with the Wind, later famous for Superman), Mae West, and Margaret Hamilton (The Wizard of Oz).  There was a part of this scene that always confused me as a kid, since Neville Sinclair ends up stabbing one of his co-stars, Charlie.  I could have sworn as a kid that there was a whole side plot involving Charlie having discovered Neville's German spy moonlighting activities and Neville wanting to get him out of the way  But, to my knowledge, there never was a scene like that, and we actually don't even know about that side of Neville in the movie yet (we do in the novel, though).   I think that scene was just meant to show how self-centered and manipulative Neville could be as well as a plot device for a wedge to be driven between Cliff and Jenny, giving Neville a chance to move on Jenny.  But, the novel gives additional details that highlight his motives.  Turns out other people had similar questions about this scene - see here.  Thanks for listening! ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞  Signup for the mailing list for a free special edition podcast, a demo copy of The Thirteenth Hour, and access to retro 80s soundtrack! Like what you see or hear? Consider supporting the show over at Thirteenth Hour Arts on Patreon or adding to my virtual tip jar over at Ko-fi. Join the Thirteenth Hour Arts Group over on Facebook, a growing community of creative people. Have this podcast conveniently delivered to you each week on Spotify,  iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, Tunein, and Googleplay Music. Follow The Thirteenth Hour's Instagram pages: @the13thhr for your random postings on ninjas, martial arts, archery, flips, breakdancing, fantasy art and and @the13thhr.ost for more 80s music, movies, and songs from The Thirteenth Hour books and soundtrack. Listen to Long Ago Not So Far Away, the Thirteenth Hour soundtrack online at: https://joshuablum.bandcamp.com/ or Spotify.  Join the mailing list for a digital free copy.  You can also get it on CD or tape. Website: https://13thhr.wordpress.com Book trailer: http://bit.ly/1VhJhXY Interested in reading and reviewing The Thirteenth Hour for a free book?  Just email me at writejoshuablum@gmail.com for more details!

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Would you be excited if you got Grinch pubes?

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00:00 – 15:34– Kevin wants us to guess his sports ornaments, Purdue gets waxed by Penn State, Packers/Lions delivered in a thriller, Dan Campbell's 4th down boldness, Matt LeFleur was yelling at everyone last night 15:35 – 24:16 – MORNING CHECKDOWN 24:17 – 41:56 – Bill Belichick reportedly interviews for the North Carolina head coaching vacancy, Purdue head coaching candidates, Andy and Marc continue to guess Kevin's 2024 NFL Christmas ornament player, Colts/Broncos next week 41:57 – 1:10:04– ISC's Greg Rakestraw joins us and discusses the new Fishers event center and the Indy Fuel, takeaways from the high school state championships, Purdue struggles to start the season, Rake tries to guess Kevin's mystery NFL ornament, Sister Jean, more ornament guesses, Morning Checkdown 1:10:05 – 1:18:21 – Carmel Christkindlmarkt, Big Ten Championship game, more ornament guesses 1:18:22 – 1:28:32– Can Indiana move up to No. 8 and host a playoff game?, college championship games this weekend, our easiest/hardest/popcorn games of the NFL slate 1:28:33 – 1:56:08 – Colts thoughts once they get past the bye, a Colts Christmas wish we want to come true, gambling stories, where should Kevin want Notre Dame playing in the playoffs, college playoff scenarios, Morning Checkdown 1:56:09 – 2:07:41 – IndyStar Purdue reporter Nathan Baird joins us on his drive back from Happy Valley, Purdue's 24 turnovers last night, evaluating the team after nine games, the latest on the Purdue head coaching vacancy, who are the front-runners and how long before a decision is made? 2:07:42 – 2:15:32 -  POP QUIZSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 17:41 –Bill Belichick reportedly interviews for the North Carolina head coaching vacancy, Purdue head coaching candidates, Andy and Marc continue to guess Kevin's 2024 NFL Christmas ornament player, Colts/Broncos next week 17:42 – 30:07 – ISC's Greg Rakestraw joins us and discusses the new Fishers event center and the Indy Fuel, takeaways from the high school state championships, Purdue struggles to start the season, Rake tries to guess Kevin's mystery NFL ornament, Sister Jean, more ornament guesses 30:08 – 40:58 - IndyStar Purdue reporter Nathan Baird joins us on his drive back from Happy Valley, Purdue's 24 turnovers last night, evaluating the team after nine games, the latest on the Purdue head coaching vacancy, who are the front-runners and how long before a decision is made?Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, the Safari sits down with Justin Williams of the Edmonton Valley Zoo to talk about the Pathways to AZA Program, to argue about whether the letter "z" is pronounced "zee" or "zed," baby red pandas, an elephant that takes her keepers for walks, and so much more! This episode was recorded live at the AZA Conference! EPISODE LINKS: @edmontonvalleyzoo and @zoodevelopmentsociety on socials https://www.edmonton.ca/attractions_events/edmonton-valley-zooROSSIFARI LINKS: patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod rossifari.com @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok LINK TO THE ROSSIFARI 2024 ORNAMENT: www.cappytrails.com ADDITIONAL DEALS: Peppermint Narwhal: Use offer code ROSSIFARI at peppermintnarwhal.com for 10% off your order from now through 12/20! Cappy Trails: The entire store is 25% off from 11/28 to 12/2, and from 12/3 to 1/1, all stickers are buy three get one free! Visit cappytrails.com Buoy Bottles: If you visit buoy.eco and email them saying you heard about the product on Rossifari, you'll get a bottle for $25 instead of $29! Zoo King (game): Visit saratogatoy.com and use coupon code ROSSIFARI on any Zoo King bundle to save $10 on your purchase! Tied In Knots Crocheting: Visit tied-in-knots-crocheting.square.site to find your new best friend! 

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Dateline: November 29, 2024. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness!   We start off with a discussion of my last few days, and some reflections on a journey I went on. Our headline story this week looks at the AZA's Trends Report, and some controversy surrounding two of the topics addressed within. We then move on to our births section, including a new tree kangaroo at Roger Williams Park Zoo, new bintlets at Hammerton Zoo Park, and more births at the St. Louis Zoo, Auckland Zoo, and the Colchester Zoo.We also say goodbye to some incredible animals from the Topeka Zoo, Turtle Back Zoo, the Palm Beach Zoo, and Shedd Aquarium.We then move on to our other Zoo News stories.  This episode features stories from the Berlin Zoo, Honolulu Zoo, Woodland Park Zoo, Zoos Victoria, and the Creation Kingdom Zoo. In Conservation News, we talk about a crazy story of someone trying to transport animals in a unique way for the illegal pet trade, an interesting behavior documented in the wolves of Ethiopia, a whale stranding in New Zealand, yet another way oceanic plastics are bad, another animal being declared extinct, and an amazing success involving black footed ferrets. In Other News, we talk about a newly seen behavior in a snow leopard and a tiger that is going viral for reasons that may not be super great. LINK TO THE ROSSIFARI 2024 ORNAMENT: www.cappytrails.com ADDITIONAL DEALS: Peppermint Narwhal: Use offer code ROSSIFARI at peppermintnarwhal.com for 10% off your order from now through 12/20! Cappy Trails: The entire store is 25% off from 11/28 to 12/2, and from 12/3 to 1/1, all stickers are buy three get one free! Visit cappytrails.com Buoy Bottles: If you visit buoy.eco and email them saying you heard about the product on Rossifari, you'll get a bottle for $25 instead of $29! Zoo King (game): Visit saratogatoy.com and use coupon code ROSSIFARI on any Zoo King bundle to save $10 on your purchase! Tied In Knots Crocheting: Visit tied-in-knots-crocheting.square.site to find your new best friend! ROSSIFARI LINKS: patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod rossifari.com @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok 

Dateline: November 22, 2024. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness!   We start off with a very special announcement about Tuesday's episode and also a limited edition bit of merch you can get your hands on NOW! Our headline story this week looks at the AZA's Animal Wellbeing Summit, and the surprising controversy that has occurred around it. We then move on to our births section, including babies at The North Carolina Zoo, The Lincoln Children's Zoo, Highland Wildlife Park, and the Houston ZooWe also say goodbye to some incredible animals from Zoo Atlanta and the Milwaukee County Zoo.  We then move on to our other Zoo News stories.  This episode features stories from Mote Marine Lab, the Oregon Zoo, the Adelaide Zoo, the Santa Barbara Zoo, and the Columbus Zoo. In Conservation News, we talk about avian influenza hitting Hawaii and a new species being uplisted to "Critically Endangered" In Other News, we talk about many animals roaming free in South Carolina. LINK TO THE ROSSIFARI 2024 ORNAMENT: www.cappytrails.com ROSSIFARI LINKS: patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod rossifari.com @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok 

188 - Just the hosts this week! ⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Show hosts can be found in these links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dean Duplantis⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Christy from Twisted Twine Woodworking⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Austin from High Caliber Craftsman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠

A severe thunderstorm starts out the show with Maxx getting a terrible surprise on his bike ride into work, John Bonnes has a car and a drivers license.

A severe thunderstorm starts out the show with Maxx getting a terrible surprise on his bike ride into work, John Bonnes has a car and a drivers license.