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Geoff and Marie's Good Life: Part 9Lucy's TurnGeoff finally gets more quality time with Lucy.Based on posts by Only In My Mind, in 15 parts. Listen to the Podcast at Explicit Novels.I was bringing in the bedsheets from the washing line when my lovelies got home. Colin was inside doing his art homework alone as I'm afraid that art isn't my forté. From the way Angie bounced up the path like a tall, supple Tigger, I assumed that their mission had been successful. Marie followed behind at a more stately pace, but I could tell by her expression that she was pleased."Geoff! It's perfect," Angie enthused. "Show him, Marie!"Marie finally caught up with our friend. "She's not wrong, Geoffrey," she admitted. "The moment we saw it, we knew that was the one." She felt into her handbag and took out a small square box."Just like you and me then," I reminded her, kissing the top of her head."You'll get anywhere saying things like that, you smooth devil," my wife smiled as she showed me our purchase."So what happens now?" I asked. It appeared that they were in the dark too. Did we give her it now, like an engagement ring? Or wait until the ceremony, like a wedding ring?I decided. I took Angie's left hand and dropped to one knee. "Angela, you have added a new thread to the tapestry of our lives. Will you agree to be my betrothed?"Marie was quick to respond. She took her friend's hand from me and turned Angie towards her. "Angela, you have been my closest friend for decades, will you now be my betrothed?""Oh! God! Yes! Thank you. I love you both so much," wailed Angie, hopping up and down in floods of happy tears.Marie held out the ring they had chosen and bought together and together my wife and I slipped it onto the fourth finger of Angie's left hand. As I'd suggested, they had chosen something called a Russian Ring, made of three interwoven strands of different shades of gold. It was perfect. I resolved to get my little Mediterranean goddess a matching necklace.There was the sound of applause from behind us and we turned, rather startled, truth to be told, to find Colin beaming at us, the drawing in his hand forgotten."I think you're supposed to kiss her now, Grandma, Grandad," he observed. We couldn't fault his grasp of etiquette so we did; very chastely and properly with no tongues."Mum's gonna go proper monkey poo this time," he predicted, quite astutely. "Glad I'm not the one that has to tell her." He smiled, congratulated us all and then asked for our opinions of his drawing. We were all impressed, both by his artwork and his attitude and told him so. He disappeared happily back inside to put his drawing safely in his bag."He's not wrong about Linda," I pointed out. "I was thinking about this while I was running and I think I should take her out for tea tomorrow and tell her about our, er; does 'new situation' sound about right?""Thank God!" Marie breathed a sigh of relief. "I don't think she'd accept this updated version of 'the talk' from me. Anyway, I did the one about boys, boobs and periods, now it's your turn."I went and switched the oven on and chose a bottle of wine as I waited for it to reach 180°C. I'd picked up a bottle of Ribeiro in our local supermarket and a Spanish white seemed to fit nicely with the ingredients so I parked it in the fridge to chill.I got the tray with the onions, tomatoes, garlic cloves and potatoes and glugged over a little olive oil before putting it all in the oven for twenty minutes and then went off to see my girls. Angie had calmed down and they were trying to decide her outfit for our ceremony."What about Padme's rainbow dress?" I suggested. I'd had nothing urgent after lunch and had done some research. Angie gave me a long appraising look and typed 'padme rainbow' into the search engine on her phone. She selected 'images' and then studied the screen intently for longer than I expected. Still silent, she showed Marie the dress. "He's a clever old sod, really, isn't he?" My beloved observed. "That's beautiful, and it's perfect for your body shape."Angie agreed. "That's it. I was considering Rey's outfit but this is better. This is the one I want.""You can actually buy these on-line," I offered."Not a chance!" Retorted Angie. Marie looked as puzzled as me at how emphatic Angie's response was. "I'm sure that some are okay," Angie conceded. "But I've seen too many instances on Facebook where the seller shows an image of the original but what actually arrives looks like it was sewn in the dark from old curtains by an arthritic chimp. I want it to look just like that picture.""But at least you'll know how much it is going to cost, dear," Marie said. "Who knows how much your student friends will have to pay to find a fabric like that?""Don't care," Said a defiant Angie. "I can afford whatever I want and it's my money after all."Marie leaned in for a kiss. "We'll contribute too. We always intended to.""No. Thank you, but no." Angie was adamant. "You bought me that beautiful ring. I realize that it would be rude to offer to pay for that, but everything else; everything," she stressed that last word, "is on me."My wife and I shared another look of surprise at our friend's determined outburst. "But Ange," Marie began."Everything, Marie. You've been so kind to me for so long. And these last few weeks;” She teared up again. "You really don't know, do you?"I shrugged. We were into Donald Rumsfeld territory here with 'unknown unknowns' and I didn't think that this was the moment to dive down that particular rabbit hole."You know that apartment I live in?" Angie asked. We did. It was in a massive, tastefully converted, Victorian building near the university. "Don't you think it's rather large and expensive for just one person?" We both just did some head wobbles, shoulder shakes and comme ci, comme ça, hand gestures to indicate that we had wondered but."It's not that expensive," she continued, eyes sparkling with mischief. "Not for me, anyway. You see." She paused for effect. "I own the entire building. A lettings management company deals with renting the other apartments; I just live off the income. I only do the consultancy work for you know who," she tapped the side of her nose. "to stop me getting bored and my brain shutting down." She was winding me up because she knew I suspected that she was some kind of spook."Don't worry about the cost," she said cheerfully. "I can afford it. Last time I checked I had over two million pounds just in my savings accounts."She looked gleefully at the expressions on our faces. "And, once we're officially joined, I'm changing my will to leave it all to you and your kids. Colin certainly won't need a student loan when he goes to Uni.""Angie, darling. There's no need," Marie protested."Who else then?" Angie challenged her. "You two are the closest I've had to a family since I ditched that last useless waste of DNA. I've had more fun, romance, sex and affection from you two lunatics in the last six weeks than from both my husbands combined over two decades."Marie looked helplessly at me. I knew exactly what to do. I leaned forward. "Angie?" I said softly, taking her hand in mine."Yes, Geoff?" She replied, returning my loving gaze."Please can I have an Aston Martin DB12?"We collapsed in each other's arms in fits of giggles. Marie swiped me fondly across the head. "You nutcase. Get back in the kitchen and get our tea ready."I checked, and the potatoes were starting to cook, so I laid the chicken and chorizo slices on top, added the herbs and spices and put the tray back in the oven. "Alexa, set a timer for twenty minutes." Then I went off in search of Colin.I told him that I needed a private chat with his mum. "You think?" Was his smart-ass response. Sometimes he makes me so proud.Anyway, he texted one of his friends and persuaded her to wangle an invite to go over straight from school the following evening to do their homework together. Linda would collect him around seven."So Colin. Mia. Is she nice?""Yes Grandad. She's nice. No Grandad, she's not my girlfriend. We're only thirteen but we get on just fine as friends." Hell. The kid's more mature than half of the lads I used to play rugby with.We chatted some more until Alexa's alarm went off and I hit the kitchen again. Dropped the sliced peppers into the tray, a good mix up and back in for the last twenty minutes.I was starting to set the table when Marie and Angie came in to take over and chased me away to watch the news on TV. Angie had already taken her ring off and had decided to keep it in its box until they were with their friends. Then Marie intended to propose again in front of them all. It sounded lovely and I would have liked to see it, but I'd agreed that this was their moment.Linda arrived on time and about ten minutes later we sat down to eat. She'd called to collect a baguette on the way home as I'd asked and we used it to mop up the juices from our plates. The wine paired well; even Colin agreed, though he only got a sip of his mum's. Perhaps, when he's sixteen, Linda will let him have a glass with his meals.After we'd finished, the ladies declared that they would clear the table as I'd done all of the cooking. It had hardly been a chore but I wasn't about to argue. Instead, I went and asked Colin if he was okay with Aunty Angie being, well, betrothed to Grandma and Grandad.He thought carefully for a while. "Is anyone going to get hurt?"It was a reasonable question. "I hope not. But it's always possible. Even two people who love each other can eventually drift apart.""But you're all happy now?" He persisted. "You all want this?""Yes. All of us." I confirmed."What will I call her then?" He asked.That hadn't occurred to me. "Whatever you and Angie decide. That seems the fairest to me."His face lit up. "When you've told mum, I'm going to ask Aunty Angie if I can call her; Grangie." He announced triumphantly. There were still tears of laughter streaming down my face when the women joined us five minutes later. They all looked suspiciously at the pair of us."You had to be there," I told them, then we cracked up again.Before Linda and Colin left I told her that, as Colin had a homework date the following day, earning a glare from him, I'd treat her to a meal after work as we'd both be on our own. I suggested a Thai in town and we agreed to meet there at five fifteen. She looked warily at me, but I'd been practicing my innocent expression and gave nothing away. Certainly, nothing had been said that evening to suggest there was a problem.Angie saw them off with us and then said her own goodbyes. I copped a feel of her bum as we kissed, well, we're engaged now, or something. Marie must have shared my sentiment only she went for a tit. I slapped her hand gently. "Enough of that. She'll never get away if you start on her nipples." They both reluctantly agreed and then there was just the two of us again."Are we being silly, Geoff? Starting a new way of living? At our age? Is this just desperation?" It wasn't like Marie to second guess herself.I hugged her to me. "I don't think so. We have time, money and our health. The kids are okay so this is our opportunity to be us. Not teacher, boss, researcher, mum or dad; just us. If this is what makes both of us happy, why fight it? You promised, if we reach a place where you're uncomfortable, then you'll tell me. I promise you the same. So let's go and see what's out there.""Tell you what," she replied pulling me closer. "Get the rest of that wine and I'll sit on your lap and we'll finish it while we cuddle then, maybe, an early night?"I was up early next morning. We did make love the night before and it was slow, sensual and fulfilling. We'd both slept like babies.When I'd finished in the bathroom, Marie was looking at her phone. "That was a text from Peter. He and Jen are coming back from Canada on Monday and thought they might stop in to see us on the way back home." She looked worried. "Do we tell them? Or just Pete? But then how do we tell Pete without Jen hearing? Do we insist he keeps it a secret from her? ""We need to make a choice," I told her. "We're telling Linda because she deserves to know the unconventional relationship that Colin will see when Angie is here. Pete isn't in that position but, I think that if Linda knows then her brother should too. And I also think that, if Pete knows, it would be unfair to expect him to keep it from Jen. I'm not sure about discussing the rest of the girls with him; I'm tempted to tell Linda because she'll get suspicious if we're never free to look after Colin on Wednesdays if she wants to go out with Mike or if she has to work late."That's fair. I'll tell Pete that they are welcome to stay and we're looking forward to seeing them. But, Geoff?""Yes?""For pity's sake, will you move the toy box out of the playroom and make sure there's no lube or condoms left in the drawers?""I'll do it now."The rest of the day was quite mundane. Breakfast, grocery shopping, coffee at home and then a walk to the park. "I think I'm happy, Geoff," my wife announced as we strolled. "Not just content; actually happy. My friends have you in their lives, I'm even closer to them than ever and Angie," Marie's voice choked. "I've never seen her so alive. Thank you."I wasn't even tempted to be flippant. "Thank you too. It's strange, but making love to your friends seems to have brought me closer to you. I'm just so relieved you aren't jealous. You aren't are you?"She considered. "No. Truthfully; not at all. What about you?""No. Me neither. In fact, I know you have a bit of a thing for Sue, and it's, I dunno, sweet."She punched me playfully. "I still like Sam though," she admitted."So, now you have both, and me and Angie too."She gave a big happy sigh and we turned and made our way home.The weather was still fine so Marie set off at ten to four to walk to the Black Swan to meet her friends. I red for half an hour and then caught the bus into town. Linda could drop me back off at home on the way to collect Colin from Mia's house.I'd reserved a table and waited at the bar for Linda. She rushed in, all flustered, only two minutes late. "It's okay," I told her. "We're not running to a timetable here."Sorry, Dad," she apologized. "Isn't there always some clown who decides that half past four on a Friday afternoon is the perfect time to start making urgent phone calls?""Is it settled?" I asked her. "Or do you need ten minutes to make some more calls of your own?""God, no!" She laughed. "I'll start working for free after finishing time when my boss stops checking her watch when folk arrive in the morning with just minutes to spare."The waiter saw that my guest had arrived and invited us to follow him to our table. The place was quiet that early so he gave us a place with a nice view over the river."Is your job getting you down?" I asked. She worked in the distribution office for a large retailer."No, the work is fine, the people are great, it's just that our boss is so insecure in her abilities that she sticks rigidly to corporate policy, and it sometimes gets in the way of actual work.""Go on," I invited her. We didn't get to chat like this as much as I'd like."Okay. So: There are six people in our office; two men, four women. We lost both of the guys for a full day on Tuesday to go on a gender harassment awareness course. One's gay and the other is a fifty year old sweetheart. They could have done effectively the same course on-line in an hour but no, she had to make sure that her boss saw our guys in person to make her look good." She gave an exaggerated sigh. "Those lads get more grief from us girls than they'd ever; Oh! It's so frustrating.""I know," I sympathized. "I regarded part of my role as lab manager as insulating the people who actually generated income from stupid policies like that. I'd do what the law required but, if an adult technician doesn't know that it's not okay to touch a colleagues bum, no matter how cute or pert it is, a course isn't enough; a dismissal is much more effective. It solves the immediate issue and also serves 'pour encourager les autres' as your Great Gran would have said. An object lesson to the others," I said in reply to her unspoken question.We chatted in the same vein as we looked through the menu and had just finished our deliberations when our waiter appeared.We ordered spring rolls and prawn toast, I ordered a pork massaman, Linda chose a chicken panang and we decided to share a green papaya salad.

A VISION OF TRANSFORMATION. Explore the impact of Maja Hoffmann on contemporary culture through her LUMA Foundation and innovative art projects. Maja Hoffmann is a Swiss art collector and patron. The Founder and President of LUMA Foundation, she has led the development of LUMA Arles in Provence, an important international cultural project. By addressing urgent issues in culture, nature, scientific experimentation and ecology, she has promoted new structures for innovation and positive change. Her efforts have earned LUMA widespread recognition for its diverse projects and artistic programs. Appointed President of Locarno Film Festival in 2023, Maja Hoffmann is the President of the Swiss Institute, New York (USA) and the Fondation Vincent van Gogh Arles (France), the Vice-President of the Emanuel Hoffmann Foundation, Basel (Switzerland), and serves on the boards of Serpentine Galleries, London (UK), Kunsthalle Zürich (Switzerland), the New Museum of Contemporary Art, and the Center for Curatorial Studies at Bard College, both in New York (USA). “I was called a utopist, but I was always seeing the reality of what I can do.” “I love to ride horses and to come to Arles on Saturdays, drink pastis with the men and genuinely try to say what I believe in and think. “I'd like to see a change in the mentalities that allows a real movement, because I think we are here and now in the capacity of changing things.”

On Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews Kathleen Tepley, Founder, Los Angeles Consulting Group, on LACG's curated, global event strategy—spanning Beverly Hills, San Diego, Provence, and investor webinars—plus how its “give-to-give” model drives trusted connections and results. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are you tired? So am I! When our tank is low and we feel like we're running on fumes, it's time to pause and prioritize sacred rest. Rest is not a privilege reserved for a select few, it is an absolute essential for all human beings. Sacred rest is accessible, nourishing, and steeped in simplicity; it's found in the quiet moments that feed our bodies and spirits. As we listen to the sounds of the night, consider your energy tank, are you running on empty? It may be time to center sacred rest in your life. What am I reading?The Rainfall Market by Yeong-Gwang translated Slin Jung https://bookshop.org/a/111301/9780593952665The Scandinavian Guide to Happiness by Tim Rayborn https://bookshop.org/a/111301/9781951511210https://bookshop.org/shop/witchywomanwalkingWhat's playing on repeat?Don't Come Around Here No More by Tom Petty and the HeartbreakersWhat's for dinner?Creamy Chicken Orzo SoupIngredients:Olive oilButterAll purpose flourChicken breastOnionsGarlicCeleryCarrotsOrzoChicken brothCoconut milkHerbs de ProvenceSalt and pepperRed pepper flakes Instructions: Heat tablespoon of butter and olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, both sides. Brown chicken on both sides. Remove from heat, cut chicken into pieces, set aside. Melt another tablespoon of olive oil and butter in soup pot, add onions, garlic, carrots, and celery, season with salt and pepper. Sauté until veggies start to get soft, sprinkle a tablespoon of flour over veggies, coat thoroughly. Add broth, bring to boil, add orzo, boil for five minutes. Add chicken and coconut milk, allow soup to simmer until chicken is fully cooked. Season with herbs de Provence, red pepper flakes, and salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy!Cherry Chocolate Chip CookiesIngredients:1/2 cup butter melted over medium heat until brown and fragrant1 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar1 large egg1 tablespoon vanilla extract1-1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats1 cup white whole wheat flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup semisweet chocolate chips1 cup dried cherries choppedInstructions:Preheat oven to 350F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.Place browned butter and sugar in the bowl of a large stand mixer, fitted with a paddle attachment. Mix on medium speed until smooth. Add egg and vanilla to bowl and mix until smooth.Add oats, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt to mixer and mix on medium speed until dough comes together. (dough will be slightly sticky) Gently stir in chocolate chips and cherries.Using a cookie scoop, scoop dough into 1-in balls and place on prepared baking sheets 1-2 inches apart. Bake cookies at 350F 9-10 minutes or until edges are golden (cookies will appear underdone in the middle---this ok) Cool cookies 5 minutes on baking sheet, then transfer to a wire cooling rack. Enjoy cookies warm while the chocolate is gooey!https://wholeandheavenlyoven.com/2017/02/14/browned-butter-oatmeal-cherry-chocolate-chip-cookies/#wprm-recipe-container-24134Support the show

Le staff fait sa rentrée ce vendredi après-midi avec deux invités très chauds en cash game Omaha : Alexis Nicolai : tout récent vainqueur du PSO Barcelone (772k€ / 2286 entrants) que vous avez pu suivre sur Instagram avec @veunstyle. Alexis dirige une affaire familiale de Taxis ambulance dans la Drôme et a toujours baigné dans le jeu, il jouait au poker avant le boom amené par Patrick Bruel. Barcelone n'était pas son coup d'essai puisqu'il a gagné le Championnat de France en septembre 2023 et le high roller du DSO en mars 2024 à Aix-en Provence. Frédéric Jay : Fred est l'ami de 15 ans d'Alexis, il dirige une société dans le solaire créée il y a 8 ans et comptant une vingtaine de salariés. Il a commencé le poker très jeune et a bien plus accroché au cash games et particulièrement en Omaha 4 ou Omaha 5. Staff CP Radio Présentation : Comanche et ShiShi Streaming : Clara Réalisation et montage : Gabriel Club Poker Radio vous est présentée par Winamax, le n°1 du poker en ligne.   Perte d'argent, conflits familiaux, addiction… Les jeux d'argent sont interdits aux moins de 18 ans et peuvent être dangereux. En cas de besoin, contactez le 09 74 75 13 13.

Hans Silvester, un nom qui parle plus par son regard que par sa signature, et c'est précisément cela qui définit son héritage.Né en 1938 à Lörrach, il devient photographe presque naturellement dès l'adolescence, sa passion s'épanouissant à l'école de Fribourg. Dès 1960, la Camargue le marque. Sa première œuvre, Camargue, magnifiée par un texte de Jean Giono, lui ouvre les portes d'un monde qui l'absorbe.En 1962, plantant sa tente en Provence, il devient globe-trotter. Hans a photographié dans plus de 70 pays, et pourtant, son œuvre reste intimiste, lente, humaniste. Il est un voyageur sans folklore, qui refuse l'exotisme, et cherche le lien plus que l'image.En 1965, il rejoint RAPHO, l'agence photographique mythique française et entre dans la lignée des plus grands photographes humanistes. RAPHO a représenté des des légendes telles que Robert Doisneau, Willy Ronis, Sabine Weiss, Janine Niepce, Édouard Boubat. Et plus tard Hans Silvester, Marc Riboud, François Hers,..En 1977, il devient un fondateur visuel de l'aventure éditoriale de GEO, le magazine référence de la photographie-reportage et réalise la couverture du numéro 0.Dès les années 70, Hans Silvester dénonce La déforestation en Amazonie, La pollution des rivières françaises, La surexploitation forestière en Amérique du Nord. Il fait œuvre militante avec des images sensibles, éloignées du spectaculaire et fidèles à sa sobriété.Puis, dans les années 2000, l'Éthiopie. Sa fascination pour les peintures corporelles des peuples de la vallée de l'Omo le pousse à s'y immerger. Il documente ce que personne d'autre n'a su photographier ainsi, en prenant le temps de vivre avec eux, souvent accompagné de sa femme Dora.Son travail est un témoignage exceptionnel de ces arts vivants, éphémères et habités, comme une empreinte du lien entre l'homme et la nature. Il n'a pas photographié les guerres, mais un autre type de fragilité, celle des Peuples Racines, des cultures en voie de disparition, de ces formes d'expression immatérielles.Cette quête, silencieuse et respectueuse, est la quintessence de son regard.En 2022, il est couronné du Prix International Planète Albert Kahn, honneur rare rappelant la portée historique et sensible de sa carrière.Hans Silvester, c'est un photographe hors mode, hors frontières, un témoin aux aguets, qui documente plus qu'il ne capture.Ses images nous racontent autre chose que des histoires.Elles nous rappellent qui nous sommes, et ce qui importe.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Send us a textThis is my first in-person interview, recorded at Patty Bear's home in a medieval village in Provence. Her new book, Captain Patty's Wisdom Hacks, launches September 9 and is available for preorder now.We bridge the years after her memoir From Plain to Plane—from USAF KC-135 pilot (Desert Shield/Desert Storm) to nearly 30 years at United Airlines, parenting, coaching, and building a life between the U.S. and France.In this episode:Pay Yourself First (money, health, time, energy)Like It or Love It? (making aligned choices)New Day, New Jet (reset after mistakes)The Ground Doesn't Care (respect reality)Mentor Yourself (self-leadership > gurus)Anam Kara (soul friends & discussion prompts)Leaving Your Neighborhood (life passages & growth)Preorder: link in show notesLaunch: September 9Also by Patty: From Plain to Plane and House of the Sun.#AviatrixBookClub #WomenInAviation #Leadership #Resilience #ProvenceDid you know you can support your local independent bookshop and me by shopping through my Bookshop.org affiliate links on my website? If a book is available on Bookshop.org, you'll find a link to it on the book page. By shopping through the Literary Aviatrix website a small portion of the sale goes to support the content you love, at no additional cost to you. https://literaryaviatrix.com/shop-all-books/Thanks so much for listening! Stay up to date on book releases, author events, and Aviatrix Book Club discussion dates with the Literary Aviatrix Newsletter. Visit the Literary Aviatrix website to find over 600 books featuring women in aviation in all genres for all ages. Become a Literary Aviatrix Patron and help amplify the voices of women in aviation. Follow me on social media, join the book club, and find all of the things on the Literary Aviatrix linkt.ree. Blue skies, happy reading, and happy listening!-Liz Booker

Struggling to find baking recipes that look great online but flop when you try them at home? That's why we asked Sally McKenney, of Sally's Baking, to share her foolproof fall bakes from her site and her new cookbook: Sally's Baking 101. These are recipes that actually work every time, are stress-free, and will fill your home with the scent of brown sugar, warm chai, and buttery caramel. By the end of this episode, you'll be excited to bring these seasonally inspired treats to your own table and share them at potlucks, tailgates, and fall gatherings. You'll discover:How to bake up cozy fall treats with ease, from quick wins like Chai-spiced blondies to an impressive beginner-friendly apple cakeThe unexpected ingredient that will be the go-to addition to your next batch of muffins The secret behind Sally's all-time most popular recipe: Chewy Chocolate Chip CookiesPress play now to get inspired by fall recipes that will make your home baking easier, more delicious, and perfect for autumnal gatherings! ***This week's episode is sponsored by La Baleine, makers of ancestral sea salts harvested from France.A high-quality finishing salt can transform just about any dish, and their Le Saunier de Camargue Fleur de Sel with Herbes de Provence takes it a step further. Blended with organic herbs — thyme, savory, rosemary, oregano, marjoram, and hyssop — it's a timeless mix that adds fragrance and flavor to everything from roast chicken and vegetables, or even breads.

My guest in today's episode #69 of The Nourishment Mindset podcast is the wonderful Dr. Anthony Daffner-Milos, a wonderfully compassionate, fabulously educated, humble, gentle and talented Doctor of Physical Therapy. (I know this as I'm a patient and have recommended him to plenty of people!) Dr. Anthony is the owner of ADM, a concierge PT practice with mobile service for local patients in Collier County, Florida and telehealth for those located elsewhere.We discuss how he discovered his calling into the profession, his love of learning and resulting numerous certifications — if the man were a master of languages he'd speak about 50! As well as his specialized and comprehensive training in The McKenzie Method, a modality that has helped me and my husband tremendously. We also get into common mistakes he sees people making and his recommendations for overcoming them. Tune in to learn about what to look for in a PT or potentially find a match in a healer. Please note I mispronounced his last name: it's MI-los, not Mee-los as I incorrectly said. Apologies!FINE READ-Seed Oil Scout is a great app and site that helps us avoid what Dr. Cate Shanahan refers to as The Hateful Eight, inflammatory seed and vegetable oils like soybean, canola, etc. I subscribe to their newsletter and learned a lot about the potential toxins hidden in our spice racks in their recent newsletter. It describes the two harmful substances used to sterilize spices — one of which is banned in Europe, and why you should think twice before buying a spice. The good news is that when you buy organic, you avoid these sterilizers. Check out the short article and let me know what you think!FINE FIND-Sometimes we need to take some time to rest and recharge during the day. This fine find, 20 Minute Power Nap by Paradigm Yoga is a 20 minute video that has saved me many times after a rough night of sleep or travel jet lag. The narrators voice is so soothing and in 20 minutes I come to feeling so much better.FINE RECIPE-Today's “recipe” is more of a welcome board or appetizer for entertaining (or full meal!). You can make in smaller quantities or decrease the selection for small groups. This newsletter photo shows our family's selection while in our shared home in Provence, France this summer. Chef Fletch is rightfully feeling extremely proud: notice the pestle sticking straight up in the green mortar? It's the first time he has ever made perfect garlic aioli, and aioli is a serious affair! We're so proud of our little foodie.From left to right, you'll see his aioli (email me for the recipe!), a delightful and simple heirloom tomato salad (seeds removed) drizzled with EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil) and balsamic glaze then topped with fresh basil and sel gris. Our main wooden platter there has grooves along the sides so we “framed” it with two kinds of olives (Nyons are black and Picholine are green; substitute here in the US). Then lined the bottom with rows of Comté, the most adored cheese in France by consumption (yum!) and cured sausage slices (wild boar). At the top there's a beautiful herbed chèvre (goat cheese) with rows of sliced baguette featuring duck liver mousse and three tapenades — tomato, black and green olive.To the right of the platter we have a very simply sliced cantaloupe drizzled with more EVOO and sel gris and some sardines, which are great protein and true fish oil sources (the stuff you might be swallowing in capsules is rancid; whole food wins again!). It is of course a rather large “apéro” and actually served as a complete dinner for five that evening. Bon appétit!Lastly, if you haven't bought The Nourishment Mindset book, what are you waiting for? It's all about what the French do seemingly effortlessly a it's part of their culture: the pleasures of the table. I also share my story of sickness and healing and serve up many practical tips and recipes for improving your health with real whole foods — all in a straight talkin' manner, of course.Thanks for reading Nourishment Mindset Podcast! If you enjoyed this newsletter today, please share it with like minded friends or anyone who might benefit from our message.WEBSITES:https://www.conciergeptathome.com/favorfat.comhttps://favorfat.substack.com/https://amzn.to/3kDN85z This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit favorfat.substack.com

Send us a textGeneral Overview of French SaucesFrench sauces are more than just condiments — they're the heart and soul of French cuisine. In this episode of Fabulously Delicious: The French Food Podcast, we dive into the fascinating world of sauces, exploring how they elevate even the simplest dishes into something extraordinary. From the velvety béchamel in a comforting gratin to the golden hollandaise draped over steamed vegetables, sauces bring richness, brightness, and balance to French cooking.We'll uncover the history of French sauces, tracing their evolution from the thick, spice-laden concoctions of the Middle Ages to the refined creations of the 17th century, shaped by visionary chefs like La Varenne. And of course, we'll celebrate Auguste Escoffier, the culinary genius who codified the five “mother sauces” — béchamel, velouté, espagnole, tomato, and hollandaise. These timeless foundations form the building blocks of classical French cuisine and continue to influence kitchens worldwide.French sauces are also deeply tied to place. In Burgundy, wine reductions create bold and hearty flavors, while Provence favors lighter, olive oil and tomato-based sauces. Normandy leans into its dairy heritage with cream and cider-infused sauces, and the South-West embraces indulgence with duck, foie gras, and Armagnac. Each region of France has its own saucy story to tell, shaped by its landscape, traditions, and local ingredients.Whether you're a professional chef, a passionate home cook, or simply a lover of French food, this episode will give you a new appreciation for sauces as the backbone of gastronomy. So grab a glass of wine and join host Andrew Prior as we kick off Saucy September — a month-long celebration of French sauces on Fabulously Delicious: The French Food Podcast.Support the showMy book Paris: A Fabulous Food Guide to the World's Most Delicious City is your ultimate companion. You'll find hand-picked recommendations for the best boulangeries, patisseries, wine bars, cafés, and restaurants that truly capture the flavor of Paris. You can order it online at andrewpriorfabulously.com For those who want to take things further, why not come cook with me here in Montmorillon, in the heart of France's Vienne region? Combine hands-on French cooking classes with exploring charming markets, tasting regional specialties, and soaking up the slow, beautiful pace of French countryside life. Find all the details at andrewpriorfabulously.com You can help keep the show thriving by becoming a monthly supporter. Your support helps me create more episodes celebrating French food, history & culture. Here's the listener support link. Every contribution makes a huge difference. Merci beaucoup! Newsletter Youtube Instagram Facebook Website

We catch up on the racing from the T100 on the French Riviera, IRONMAN 70.3 Zell am See and the WTCS Sprint distance race in Frejus Australian triathlete Matt Hauser and his coach Dan Atkins have enjoyed a successful partnership in triathlon for over a decade. They discuss their recent achievements, including a world championship in the Mixed Team Relay, and share the strategies that have led to their success. The importance of team dynamics, coping with pressure, and maintaining consistency in performance are highlighted, along with the evolution of the sport and their relationship as coach and athlete. They also share insights on preparing for future Olympic goals and the significance of training partners in their journey. (0:00:00) – Calling in from Aix en Provence (0:09:40) – Try Off Road Taupo discount. (0:12:27) – Sweet Cheeks competition  (0:13:27) – Hayden Wilde    (0:20:40) – T100  (0:30:17) – IRONMAN 70.3 Zell am See (0:36:55) – WTCS French Riviera (0:45:52) – Matt Hauser and Dan Atkins LINKS: Follow Matt Hauser on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/matt_hauser/   Follow Dan Atkins on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/danatk08/ Sweet Cheeks at https://www.sweetcheeksnz.co.nz/ Try Off Road Taupo at https://www.tryoffroadtaupo.co.nz/

durée : 00:02:28 - L'Humeur du matin par Guillaume Erner - par : Guillaume Erner - Ne vous rendormez pas tout de suite, car les droits de douane vous concernent aussi, non pas indirectement en tant que citoyens, mais directement, et notamment si vous souhaitez envoyer une tour Eiffel en plastique ou des santons de Provence à votre cousin américain ou à n'importe qui à Las Vegas. - réalisation : Félicie Faugère

Picture yourself lying in a lavender field in the South of France on a warm summer afternoon. Bees drift gently among the blossoms, cicadas pulse in the warmth, and birdsong carries across the countryside.   Research shows that birdsong can reduce stress, ease anxiety, lift mood, and restore focus, making it one of the most restorative sounds in nature. This pure nature soundscape is ideal for sleep, meditation, study, or quiet reflection—bringing the calm of Provence wherever you are.   This podcast is completely independent, and your support helps keep it going. When you like, share, or leave a comment, it tells podcast platforms that people value this show, which helps it reach more listeners. These small actions make a big difference in helping the podcast grow.   Shop Your Sleep Guru Podcast exclusive T-shirts and baseball caps HERE, created especially for you!  

durée : 01:28:22 - Relax ! du lundi 01 septembre 2025 - par : Lionel Esparza - Danse vive née en Provence au XVIIᵉ siècle, le rigaudon a inspiré les compositeurs baroques - Couperin, Lully, Rameau, mais aussi Saint-Saëns, Edvard Grieg, Ravel et même Prokofiev. De Versailles aux salles de concert modernes, il conserve son énergie joyeuse et sautillante. Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.

durée : 01:28:22 - Relax ! du lundi 01 septembre 2025 - par : Lionel Esparza - Danse vive née en Provence au XVIIᵉ siècle, le rigaudon a inspiré les compositeurs baroques - Couperin, Lully, Rameau, mais aussi Saint-Saëns, Edvard Grieg, Ravel et même Prokofiev. De Versailles aux salles de concert modernes, il conserve son énergie joyeuse et sautillante. Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.

Lou und Jonas sind in der wohlverdienten Sommerpause. Deswegen präsentieren wir Dir hier einen echten Cheers!-Klassiker: Bonjour! Un verre du vin, s'il vous plait! Lou und Jonas nehmen Dich in dieser Woche mit in eines der größten und schönsten Weinbauländer der Welt und führen Dich durch die wichtigsten Weinregionen Frankreichs. Ob Bordeaux, Burgund oder Champagne, jede Region produziert nicht nur Einiges an genialem Wein, sondern hat auch sonst ganz viel zu bieten. Santé!  Wein der Woche: Janee Merlot IGP https://bit.ly/3Ij2xlf  Dieser Rotwein aus Frankreich überzeugt durch eine dezente Holznote und seinen tanninbetonten Geschmack. Die exklusive Designerflasche gibt diesem Wein eine besondere Ausstrahlung und macht ihn zu einer edlen Wahl für besondere Anlässe - auch perfekt, um einen Hauch von Luxus in den Alltag zu bringen.  Weinlexikon: M wie Mehltau  Im Weinbau sind der echte Mehltau und der falsche Mehltau gefürchtete Pilzkrankheiten, die zu erheblichen Schäden und Ernteausfällen führen können. Während Oidium (echter Mehltau) bevorzugt in warmen bis heißen Regionen mit kühlen Nächten und Taubildung auftritt, liebt es Peronospora (falscher Mehltau) feucht. Regelmäßige Regenfälle können zu einer explosionsartigen Ausbreitung der Krankheit führen, was den ökologischen und biodynamischen Weinanbau vor extreme Herausforderungen stellt und überdurchschnittlich viele Spritz-Durchgänge erfordert.  Genau das Richtige für Deine Weinprobe und zum Üben von Verkostungen: Das Cheers! Aromarad https://www.edeka.de/services/edeka-medien/cheers-podcast/index.jsp Lust auf den perfekten Weinmoment? Mit den Cheers! Weinplaylisten findest Du tolle Musik zu jeder Flasche Wein https://open.spotify.com/user/31umv65e2qkqtw3xamou2qwcoska Möchtest Du uns eine Frage stellen, etwas loswerden oder ein Thema vorschlagen? Dann schreib uns gerne an cheers@edeka.de. Wir freuen uns, von Dir zu hören – Cheers! Weitere Infos zu unserem Podcast findest Du unter edeka.de/cheers. Besuche uns auch gerne auf Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cheers_weinpodcast/. Altershinweis: Dieser Podcast beschäftigt sich mit Wein und hat einen Bezug zu Alkohol. Der Inhalt ist ausschließlich an Personen ab 16 Jahren gerichtet.

durée : 00:02:28 - L'Humeur du matin par Guillaume Erner - par : Guillaume Erner - Ne vous rendormez pas tout de suite, car les droits de douane vous concernent aussi, non pas indirectement en tant que citoyens, mais directement, et notamment si vous souhaitez envoyer une tour Eiffel en plastique ou des santons de Provence à votre cousin américain ou à n'importe qui à Las Vegas. - réalisation : Félicie Faugère

durée : 00:06:00 - La Chronique vin de Jérôme Gagnez - par : Jérôme Gagnez - Une fois n'est pas coutume, Jérôme Gagnez s'intéresse à un rosé de Provence. Attention, pas n'importe quel rosé. Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.

This episode offers an escape to the French countryside. Lavender fields stretch endlessly beneath the summer sky as cicadas sing and bees drift lazily from bloom to bloom. Layered within this tranquil soundscape, gentle binaural beats guide your mind toward deep rest, soft focus, and effortless calm.   This podcast is entirely independent, and your support helps keep it going. When you like, share, or leave a comment, it tells podcast platforms that people value this show, which enables it to reach a wider audience. These small actions make a big difference in helping the podcast grow.   Shop Your Sleep Guru Podcast exclusive T-shirts and baseball caps HERE, created especially for you!  

In this episode of the Vint Wine Podcast, Billy sits down with Jeremy Seysses of Domaine Dujac, one of Burgundy's most respected and influential domaines. Founded in 1968 by Jeremy's father Jacques, Domaine Dujac has grown from just a few hectares in Morey-Saint-Denis to over 20 hectares of some of the Côte d'Or's most coveted vineyards. Today, Jeremy carries forward that legacy while also shaping a vision for the future of Burgundy.The conversation explores the estate's history, farming and winemaking philosophy, and Jeremy's perspective on whole-cluster fermentation, organic and biodynamic viticulture, and the generational shift in Burgundy. Jeremy also shares his involvement with The Roots Fund, a U.S.-based nonprofit dedicated to creating opportunities for underrepresented communities in wine through scholarships, mentorship, and internships.Listeners will hear about:The story behind the name Domaine Dujac and Jeremy's path back to the estateHow whole-cluster fermentation has shaped Dujac's style and Jeremy's evolving approachThe domaine's transition to organic and biodynamic farming and its impact on vineyard resilienceBurgundy's generational handover and how Jeremy's experience compares to his peersThe philosophy behind supporting vineyard workers and advancing sustainability beyond the vinesJeremy's projects outside Burgundy, including Triennes in Provence and the Trailside Vineyard collaboration in Napa ValleyThe mission of The Roots Fund and examples of how it's changing careers in wineWhether you're a Burgundy collector, a wine professional, or simply fascinated by the people shaping wine culture today, this episode offers rare insight from one of the region's most thoughtful voices.

Luxury isn't about saying yes to everything. It isn't the crowded calendar, the endless obligations, or the forced commitments that leave you drained. The new luxury is about discernment, alignment, and the elegant no... boundaries that protect your energy without guilt or apology. In this episode, I'm breaking down how to practice the elegant no so you can curate a life that feels expansive, intentional, and joy-filled. We'll talk… • Why saying no feels so hard, and how to reframe it as an act of self-worth. • How the French philosophy of restraint and refinement ties into living beautifully. • Real-world scenarios and scripts for saying no to friends, clients, and even family,  gracefully and without ever using the word “no.” • How fewer, deeper yeses create more space for the everyday moments of joie de vivre. By the end of this episode, you'll see that boundaries aren't barriers, they're the foundation of living well, slowly, and luxuriously. Because your yes means more when you've mastered the elegant no.   Useful Resources:

Jack Moody is back hosting this week and we catch up on the racing from the weekend. We bring Chris Beckmans, Australian Professional Triathlete, back to the show after his recent 7th place finish in a 7:43:48 at IRONMAN Copenhagen. Chris tells us about his race and how he prepared to achieve his best ever result and become the 4th fastest Australian ever at this distance. We chat to Stu Rotticci, winner of the recent Plasmaide competition. The competition offered the winning athletes an opportunity to fly to Font Romeu and train side by side with Kristian Blummenfelt and Gustav Iden, plus have their training metrics personally measured and tracked by leading scientist Professor Alison Heather. Stu shares his experiences from the camp. (0:00:00) – Calling in from Aix en Provence (0:03:52) – T100 Frejus and IM703 Zell am See this weekend. (0:08:17) – Hayden Wilde doing the double this weekend  (0:08:53) – SuperTri                     (0:10:50) – IRONMAN Switzerland  (0:16:55) – Plasmaide competition (0:18:13) – Stu Rotticci – Plasmaide Competition winner (0:41:20) – Plasmaide (0:47:34) – Chris Beckmans LINKS: Follow Jack Moody on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jacktmoody/ Follow Chris Beckmans on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/chrisbeckmans/ Plasmaide at https://plasmaide.com/ Follow Stu Rotticci on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/srotticci/ Follow Marius Bjerkeset on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/mariusbjerkeset/

Nejsme velká země, do chodu světa moc často nemluvíme. Na jednání o Ukrajině do Washingtonu nás nikdo nezve a na rozdíl od Poláků to nepovažujeme za potupu. V Praze se nezastavují velké putovní výstavy typu Rembrandta nebo Van Eycka, které vidí vždy Paříž a Vídeň.Všechny díly podcastu Názory a argumenty můžete pohodlně poslouchat v mobilní aplikaci mujRozhlas pro Android a iOS nebo na webu mujRozhlas.cz.

Prozápadní politické strany potvrzují vlastní bezradnost; Stačilo kolem výročí okupace úplně rozparáděné; Kdo může za prázdné pláže v Itálii? Polsko je druhá evropská liga. Protože Visegrád prostě není; Cezannově roku v Provence vévodí obraz z pražské Národní galerieVšechny díly podcastu Názory a argumenty můžete pohodlně poslouchat v mobilní aplikaci mujRozhlas pro Android a iOS nebo na webu mujRozhlas.cz.

durée : 00:43:08 - Les Midis de Culture - par : Élise Lépine - Entre symboles et mythe, Niki de Saint Phalle, connue pour ses Nanas démesurées et pour ses Tirs à la carabine, est au cœur des expositions "Le bestiaire magique" au Centre d'art Caumont à Aix-en-Provence, et "Niki de Saint Phalle, Jean Tinguely, Pontus Hulten" au Grand Palais à Paris. - réalisation : Léa Racine - invités : Philippe Azoury Journaliste, critique et auteur; Camille Morineau Historienne de l'art, directrice de l'association Aware (Archives of Women Artists, Research and Exhibitions); Céline Sallette Actrice et réalisatrice française

Had a great time interviewing Canadian Music Hall of Famer and 3-time Juno Winner Deborah Cox on the ‘Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast!  Deborah has partnered with Chateau Margilliere, located in Provence, France to create her own Rosé, Kazaisu. Named after her three children this project is a labour of love from someone who is deeply passionate about making organic wine. This was such a unique and entertaining conversation with such a talented individual.  You'll love it!  Side note: If you are in Southern Ontario Deborah will be performing at Casa Loma on August 27th! 

Entre Trump y Putin, un apretón de manos simbólico Brasil se indigna frente a los aranceles estadounidenses Uruguay se acerca a la regularización de la eutanasia Los argentinos se vuelcan a la exploración del Atlántico Sur Cézanne en Aix-en-Provence, la muestra del verano en Francia

Today's witnesses are from a website called Ashandpri.com. (CLICK HERE for article) The article where I found these miracles is called 10 Real-Life Miracles in the 21st Century That Will Have You Believing in a Higher Power. The article is written by Annika Stepanov. I put a link to the article in the show notes, and I invite you to check it out.  I hope you enjoy hearing about these miracles as much as I did.In 2003, the city of Los Angeles, California, bore witness to an extraordinary event that left medical professionals astounded and the faithful rejoicing. Dafne Gutierrez, a young girl diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of leukemia, stood at the precipice of a dire prognosis. Her family turned to faith, seeking solace and healing through prayer. However, it was an unexpected visit from none other than Pope John Paul II that would become the catalyst for an astonishing turn of events. After the Pope's visit and a continuation of fervent prayers, Dafne experienced an unexpected and complete remission of her illness. Many regarded this healing as a divine intervention, a testament to the profound impact of faith on the human condition.On October 13, 2010, the world held its breath as the story of thirty-three miners trapped deep underground in the San José Mine in Copiapó, Chile, unfolded. A devastating mine collapse had left them entombed for an astonishing 69 days. As rescuers worked tirelessly to reach the miners, the world watched in collective hope and prayer. When the day of rescue finally arrived, the successful extraction of all thirty-three miners was hailed as nothing short of miraculous. The “Miracle at the San José Mine” not only showcased the resilience of the human spirit but also left many believing that divine intervention played a pivotal role in the miners' survival and ultimate rescue.In 2007, in the Indian city of Aligarh, a heart-wrenching tragedy transformed into a miraculous event that defied medical explanation. A newborn baby, declared lifeless by medical professionals, was prepared for her funeral procession. As the grieving family carried her lifeless body to the cremation ground, an astonishing turn of events occurred. The baby reportedly came back to life, drawing gasps of amazement and disbelief from the mourners. This astounding occurrence left many to consider it a miracle and an affirmation of the mysteries of life and death.In 2009, the city of Palermo in Italy bore witness to a miraculous event intertwined with the fight against organized crime. Lucia Borsellino, the daughter of a prominent anti-Mafia judge, faced a grim diagnosis—she was stricken with a rare and highly aggressive form of cancer. Desperate for a lifeline, her family turned to faith and embarked on a pilgrimage to the shrine of Saint Pio, a revered figure associated with miraculous healings. What followed was nothing short of remarkable—Lucia experienced a miraculous remission, leaving medical experts and the faithful alike awestruck. This event, occurring in the shadow of the fight against the Mafia, was seen by many as a symbol of hope and a divine intervention in the face of darkness.In the year 2005, the city of Aix-en-Provence in France became the backdrop for a miracle that would have profound implications. Sr. Marie Simon-Pierre, a French nun, faced a debilitating and incurable ailment—Parkinson's disease. Her prayers and devotion led her to seek solace and healing through the intercession of Pope John Paul II, who himself had battled Parkinson's. In an extraordinary turn of events, Sr. Marie Simon-Pierre claimed to have been miraculously cured of her ailment. Her healing played a pivotal role in the eventual canonization of Pope John Paul II, sparking discussions about the mysteries of faith and divine intervention.In 2010, the devastating earthquake that struck Port-au-Prince, Haiti, left unimaginable destruction and loss in its wake. Amid the rubble and heartbreak, a remarkable story emerged—one of a young Haitian orphan named Kiki. Trapped for an astonishing eight days under the debris of a collapsed building, Kiki's survival seemed miraculous. Her rescue, against all odds, was hailed as a beacon of hope amidst the tragedy, prompting discussions of divine protection and the resilience of the human spirit. The city of Naples, Italy, is known for its rich history and cultural heritage, but it also became the site of a remarkable healing in 2008. Anna Santaniello, a woman grappling with multiple sclerosis, turned to faith and embarked on a pilgrimage to the shrine of Saint Pio in San Giovanni Rotondo. What followed was an unexpected and dramatic improvement in her condition. Anna Santaniello claimed to have experienced miraculous healing, leaving many to attribute her recovery to divine intervention and underscoring the profound connection between faith and healing.In 2015, the city of Dallas, Texas, became the backdrop for a modern-day miracle that defied the odds of medical science. A couple struggling with infertility faced daunting challenges on their journey to parenthood. They turned to prayer and embarked on a pilgrimage to a religious shrine, seeking divine intervention. Their faith was rewarded with a natural conception, a joyous occurrence that left them and many others believing in the extraordinary power of faith and the miraculous.The city of Minneapolis, Minnesota, witnessed a phenomenon in 2006 that left many contemplating the mysteries of faith and preservation. A fire engulfed a mosque, reducing it to ashes, and the devastation was apparent. However, amid the charred remains, a Quran was discovered remarkably intact and unburned. This event was widely regarded as a miraculous preservation of the holy book, prompting reflections on the sanctity of faith and the unexplained forces that shape our world.In 2019, the lush and challenging wilderness of Maui, Hawaii, became the stage for a modern-day survival tale that captured the world's attention. Amanda Eller, a hiker, went missing in the rugged terrain for an astonishing 17 days. Her disappearance and the subsequent search efforts transfixed a global audience. When Amanda was found alive, despite the harsh conditions and prolonged exposure, many hailed her rescue as a miracle. This remarkable event highlighted the extraordinary resilience of the human spirit and prompted discussions about faith, hope, and the enduring power of the miraculous.I am grateful to the people who run this website and all others who let us know about the miracles that are going on in the world. Many times we can think that miracles happened when Jesus was alive, but they are not happening today, and this is not true. Miracles are happening every day, all around us. We just aren't seeing them. If we look for miracles, we will see them! www.findingtruenorthcoaching.comCLICK HERE TO DONATECLICK HERE to sign up for Mentoring CLICK HERE to sign up for Daily "Word from the Lord" emailsCLICK HERE to sign up for my newsletter & receive a free audio training about inviting Jesus into your daily lifeCLICK HERE to buy my book Total Trust in God's Safe Embrace

Fluent Fiction - French: Lavender Legends: A Hidden Artifact Adventure in Provence Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-08-20-22-34-01-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Sous le soleil éclatant de Provence, les champs de lavande s'étendaient à perte de vue.En: Under the bright sun of Provence, the fields of lavender stretched as far as the eye could see.Fr: Le parfum enivrant des fleurs violettes flottait dans l'air chaud de l'été.En: The intoxicating scent of the violet flowers floated in the warm summer air.Fr: C'était le 15 août, jour de l'Assomption, fête célébrée avec ferveur en France.En: It was the 15th of August, the day of the Assomption, a festival celebrated with fervor in France.Fr: Des touristes du monde entier étaient venus admirer le spectacle coloré et parfumé.En: Tourists from all over the world had come to admire the colorful and fragrant spectacle.Fr: Parmi eux, Étienne, un historien d'art, marchait lentement.En: Among them, Étienne, an art historian, walked slowly.Fr: Il était venu en Provence pour découvrir un artefact rare.En: He had come to Provence to discover a rare artifact.Fr: Cet objet, lié à une ancienne légende locale, avait disparu récemment.En: This object, linked to an ancient local legend, had recently disappeared.Fr: Étienne avait besoin d'aide.En: Étienne needed help.Fr: Heureusement, il rencontra Colette, une guide locale avec une connaissance profonde des lieux.En: Fortunately, he met Colette, a local guide with a deep knowledge of the area.Fr: "Colette, puis-je vous parler ?"En: "Colette, may I speak with you?"Fr: demanda-t-il.En: he asked.Fr: "Je cherche un artefact précieux.En: "I am looking for a precious artifact.Fr: J'ai entendu dire qu'il était caché ici."En: I have heard that it is hidden here."Fr: Colette sourit.En: Colette smiled.Fr: "Oui, je sais de quoi vous parlez.En: "Yes, I know what you're talking about.Fr: C'est une histoire fascinante.En: It's a fascinating story.Fr: Je suis prête à vous aider."En: I am ready to help you."Fr: Les champs de lavande étaient vastes, et les touristes étaient nombreux.En: The fields of lavender were vast, and the tourists were numerous.Fr: Étienne et Colette devaient analyser chaque indice avec soin.En: Étienne and Colette had to analyze each clue carefully.Fr: Ensemble, ils décidèrent de suivre les indices laissés par le voleur.En: Together, they decided to follow the clues left by the thief.Fr: Leurs pas résonnaient doucement sur le sol sec.En: Their steps echoed softly on the dry ground.Fr: Ils trouvèrent d'abord un morceau de tissu caché près d'un buisson.En: They first found a piece of fabric hidden near a bush.Fr: Puis, une pierre gravée avec un ancien symbole local.En: Then, a stone engraved with an ancient local symbol.Fr: Chaque découverte les rapprochait de l'objet perdu.En: Each discovery brought them closer to the lost object.Fr: La chaleur de l'après-midi commençait à peser, mais ils continuaient, déterminés.En: The heat of the afternoon began to weigh on them, but they continued, determined.Fr: Alors que le soleil commençait à se coucher, baignant le champ d'une lumière dorée, Colette remarqua quelque chose près d'un grand chêne.En: As the sun began to set, bathing the field in golden light, Colette noticed something near a large oak tree.Fr: Sous ses racines, un ancien coffre brillait faiblement.En: Under its roots, an ancient chest gleamed faintly.Fr: Avec une anticipation prudente, Étienne l'ouvrit.En: With cautious anticipation, Étienne opened it.Fr: L'artefact était là, intact et magnifique.En: The artifact was there, intact and magnificent.Fr: "Nous l'avons trouvé !"En: "We found it!"Fr: s'exclama Étienne, le visage rayonnant.En: exclaimed Étienne, his face radiant.Fr: Il réalisa alors la valeur de la connaissance de Colette et l'importance du travail en équipe.En: He realized then the value of Colette's knowledge and the importance of teamwork.Fr: Grâce à elle, il avait non seulement trouvé l'objet, mais avait aussi enrichi son expérience de l'histoire locale.En: Thanks to her, he had not only found the object, but had also enriched his experience of local history.Fr: L'histoire se termina sur une note joyeuse.En: The story ended on a joyful note.Fr: Étienne quitta la Provence avec une admiration renouvelée pour les trésors cachés et les gens qui gardent en vie leurs histoires.En: Étienne left Provence with a renewed admiration for the hidden treasures and the people who keep their stories alive.Fr: Pour le reste de sa vie, il se souvint de ce jour d'été en Provence, quand les champs de lavande avaient abrité un secret qui liait le passé au présent par des histoires humaines.En: For the rest of his life, he remembered that summer day in Provence, when the lavender fields harbored a secret that linked the past to the present through human stories. Vocabulary Words:the field: le champthe scent: le parfumintoxicating: enivrantto float: flotterthe festival: la fêtethe artifact: l'artefactancient: ancienthe clue: l'indiceto weigh: peserto engrave: graverthe bush: le buissonthe stone: la pierreto admire: admirerto disappear: disparaîtrethe legend: la légendeprecious: précieuxrare: rareknowledge: la connaissancevast: vastenumerous: nombreuxto analyze: analyserthe thief: le voleurthe ground: le solthe fabric: le tissuto glow: brillercautious: prudentto enrich: enrichirrenewed: renouveléthe treasure: le trésorthe chest: le coffre

We zijn er weer! We waren er even tussenuit, zoals je inmiddels van ons kunt verwachten in de zomer. In deze aflevering nemen we korte metten met de mythen die om rosé hangen. Donkere rose, altijd zoet? No way! Rosé moet altijd uit Provence komen? Hell no! We gaan van Engeland tot Sicilië en zetten onze favo's op tafel. Let op: geen terraswijnen, maar serieuze, gestructureerde rosé. We love it. Genoemde rosés:Gusbourne Rosé, English Sparkling WineCan Gelat Callet Rosé, Mallorca, 2024Lamoresca | Siciliane Rosato 2023Costaripa RosaMara Valtènesi Rosé 2023Domaine Vico Corse Le Bois du Cerf Rosé 2023Château Simone Rosé, Provence, 2022Villota Rosado Rioja Mazuelo, 2023Torremilanos Ribera del Duero Ojo Gallo, 2021Alice Bel Colle Brachetto d'Acqui, 2024

Luxury isn't about excess anymore. It isn't the jam-packed itineraries, the bursting closets, or the endless noise. The new luxury is about sanctuary, authenticity, and quiet moments that actually restore you.   In this episode, I'm breaking down exactly what this shift means and why quiet, immersive travel will be your antidote to burnout in 2026 and beyond. We'll talk...   How “hospitality as sanctuary” is redefining luxury travel and why fewer choices can actually feel more indulgent. Why authenticity is the ultimate form of access, and how insider moments matter more than tourist checklists.  What “quiet luxury” really means outside of fashion, and how you can weave it into your everyday life through simple rituals.  How I design my retreats in the French Riviera around depth, not distraction, so my guests can truly soften, reset, and be cared for. By the end of this episode, you'll see that true luxury isn't about what you accumulate, it's about how you live, slowly, intentionally, and beautifully. Because luxury isn't something you buy, it's something you create.   Useful Resources:

Our newest IFMA Chapter is truly International. From the Provence of Quebec, Canada, the Fire Prevention Technicians Association of Quebec is growing thanks to an innovative approach to getting new fire safety professionals in the game.   ATPIQ website: www.atpiq.org  Don't Chance Safety Campaign: www.dontchancesafety.org  Any feedback, comments, or questions email IFMA@NFPA.org 

Set in the idyllic South of France, this original gentle story story puts you in the comfy shoes of a travel blogger witnessing the beauty and wonders of an ancient annual festival in which sheep and goats are shepherded to the highlands for a perfect summer. C'est Si Bon! Free, thanks to enVypillow.com and SierraSil.com. Drift is free, thanks to our wonderful sponsors, enVy Pillow.com and SierraSil.com, both of whom generously offer discounts on all online purchases when you use the code drift.

Family Travel to France: Paris, Provence, and a Trip of a Lifetime Thinking about family travel to France? In this episode, host Annie Sargent talks with Lori Belinski about planning — and enjoying — a dream trip for six people, from grandparents to kids. Listen to this episode ad-free They share the highlights of Paris, including the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, and hidden gems you might miss. Then they head south to Provence for lavender fields, hilltop villages, and unforgettable markets. Along the way, Lori reveals how they balanced everyone's interests, managed transportation, and found great places to stay. You'll hear tips on traveling with a multi-generational group, making the most of your time in France, and avoiding common travel pitfalls. Whether you're dreaming of Paris cafés or Provencal sunsets, this episode offers practical advice and inspiration. Subscribe to the Join Us in France Travel Podcast so you don't miss future episodes full of travel stories, tips, and cultural insights. Table of Contents for this Episode [00:00:00] Introduction [00:00:30] Today on the podcast [00:01:01] Podcast supporters [00:02:18] Annie, Lori and James [00:02:45] Family Trip Overview [00:03:03] Olympic Adventures [00:06:20] Exploring the South of France [00:06:32] Fly Fishing Excursion [00:08:53] Driving in France [00:10:46] Driving in France is Easy [00:12:36] Lavender Fields and Local Guides [00:16:12] Monaco Aquarium Visit [00:17:44] Accommodation Experiences [00:20:39] Health Snags [00:21:49] Boat Tour in Nice [00:22:53] Exploring the Wooden Playground [00:23:41] Monaco: The Drink of the Trip [00:24:30] Dog Sled Adventure in Fontainebleau [00:28:42] Journey to Normandy [00:33:28] Navigating Paris with a Group [00:33:40] Trip of a Lifetime on a Budget [00:40:18] Marker [00:42:02] Travel Tips and Reflections [00:42:38] AIRALO, virtual SIM APP [00:43:54] The Podcast and VoiceMap Tours Are a Great Jumping Off Point [00:46:40] Thank you Patrons [00:47:10] Carl's Review [00:48:49] La Rentrée and Forum des Associations [00:51:24] Next Week on the Podcast [00:51:48] Copyright More episodes about family travel in France #FamilyTravelFrance, #ParisWithKids, #ProvenceTravel, #TravelPodcast, #JoinUsInFrance, #ParisTravel, #ProvenceFrance, #TravelTips, #FamilyVacation, #TravelFrance, #PodcastLife, #TravelWithKids, #ExploreFrance, #FrenchCulture, #TravelInspiration, #TravelStories, #PodcastRecommendations, #SlowTravel, #FamilyAdventure, #ParisProvence

Cet été, re-découvrez deux épisodes qui sentent bon le soleil et les vacances !****************************Le récit des travaux d'un mas provençal entièrement rénové par Delphine et son compagnon !Delphine nous raconte la rénovation de son mas provençal situé entre Avignon et Saint-Rémy de Provence. On connaît tous les mas provençaux, ces belles maisons anciennes typiques de la région du Sud qui présentent certaines particularités, et j'ai pensé que ce serait intéressant d'avoir le retour d'expérience de quelqu'un qui en a rénové un de A à Z !Avec Delphine, on a parlé de l'histoire des mas provençaux, de rebondissements lors de l'achat d'une maison, de permis de construire, de démolition, de sol en granito, de baies vitrées en acier, de béton ciré et de cheminée en pierre, de fabriquer soi-même des meubles, de redonner une unité à une maison qui a été un peu dénaturée et dépareillée dans son style au fil des années, mais aussi de ses études d'architecte et de ce que ça change quand on est archi de rénover pour soi, plutôt que pour ses clients...Elle partage aussi avec vous ses bons contacts d'artisans (à noter si vous habitez dans le Sud !), ses bonnes adresses travaux et ses comptes Instagram préférés pour s'inspirer et échanger sur le sujet.Pendant que vous écoutez cet épisode, je vous invite à vous rendre sur lechantierpodcast.fr pour découvrir le Home tour photos de la maison ainsi que les photos avant/après des travaux, ainsi que sur notre compte Instagram @lechantierpodcast pour découvrir encore plus de photos et vidéos. Mais je ne vous en dis pas plus, et je laisse place à l'histoire de la rénovation de Delphine. Bonne écoute !*****NOTES DE L'ÉPISODE******- La visite du mas en photos : https://www.lechantierpodcast.fr/56-chez-delphine-lou-casteu- Le compte Instagram du podcast avec les Avant/après et les home tours vidéo : @lechantierpodcast- Le compte Instagram de Delphine : @lou.casteu- Merci à notre partenaire Idéal Rénovation qui soutient cet épisode ! Cette entreprise familiale basée dans le Sud fabrique et installe vos menuiseries extérieures (portes, fenêtres, verrières, vérandas...) en bois, alu, pvc ou acier, avec des produits de qualité pour un chantier serein... L'idéal ! La cerise sur le gâteau ? Ils vous offrent -10% avec le code LECHANTIER si vous venez de ma part

durée : 00:54:10 - On va déguster - par : François-Régis Gaudry - Des Landes à Paris, en passant par Londres, la Provence et Marrakech, sans oublier les plateaux de Top Chef l'emblématique émission de M6, elle nous raconte son formidable destin de femme cheffe. - réalisé par : Lauranne THOMAS Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.

Send us a textIn this episode of Fabulously Delicious, we're unpacking The Art of the French Picnic—a beloved tradition that's as much about atmosphere and connection as it is about delicious food. From the crusty baguette to the chilled bottle of rosé, we explore how the French have perfected the joy of dining al fresco. Whether you're in a Parisian park, a vineyard in Provence, or beside a quiet riverbank, the French picnic is a cultural ritual worth savoring.We'll take you through the origins of picnicking in France, from humble country meals shared by farm workers to the refined fêtes champêtres enjoyed by aristocrats, and even the grand gatherings of today—like the record-breaking picnic along the Champs-Élysées. Along the way, we'll peek into history, art, and literature, discovering how picnics have been immortalized in paintings, novels, and unforgettable film scenes.Of course, no French picnic is complete without the right spread. I'll share what to bring beyond the food, the must-have drinks, and the classic flavors that make a French picnic so special—from cheese and charcuterie to fresh fruit, pastries, and regional specialties. Whether you prefer a rustic country basket or an elegant gourmet affair, there's inspiration here for every style.So pour yourself a glass of something chilled, tear into a crusty loaf, and join me for a celebration of food, friends, and French joie de vivre. By the end of this episode, you'll be ready to pack your own basket and embrace one of France's most delightful culinary traditions.Looking to deepen your culinary journey beyond the podcast? Andrew's latest book, Paris: A Fabulous Food Guide to the World's Most Delicious City, is your passport to gastronomic delights in the City of Lights. Packed with recommendations for boulangeries, patisseries, wine bars, and more, this guide ensures you savor the best of Parisian cuisine. Find Andrew's book Paris: A Fabulous Food Guide to the World's Most Delicious City and explore more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.andrewpriorfabulously.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. For a signed and gift-packaged copy of the book, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support the show If you are planning a trip to France then why not come join me for a cooking experience in Montmorillon or a small group food tour in Lyon and/or Cote D'Azur. Don't want to do a tour or class but want a fabulous holiday here in France, Paris, Nice, Lyon or so many other places then I can help you plan it. Click the link below to book your call now. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/andrewprior/e/123498 Subscribe to my newsletter for updates on new episodes, cooking in France, travel around the French countryside, and recipes from my fab French kitchen via the link here. http://eepurl.com/hj-zFf...

Julien Haussy, fondateur d'Espaces atypiques annonce une reprise historique : +22% de transactions sur les biens de caractère en 2025. Analyse des tendances, villes clés et opportunités sur le marché immobilier en France.Julien Haussy est l'invité de ce nouvel épisode de Mon Podcast Immo. Au micro d'Ariane Artinian, il dévoile les coulisses de “ARI”, l'assistant immobilier IA du réseau Espaces atypiques, et fait le point sur le marché des biens atypiques en France. Avec plus de 2000 transactions attendues en 2025, soit +22% par rapport à 2024, l'année s'annonce record. « C'est le bon moment pour acheter, le choix n'a jamais été aussi large », affirme-t-il.Paris (+55% de croissance), Lyon et Marseille profitent d'un ajustement des prix et de taux autour de 3%, redonnant du pouvoir d'achat aux acquéreurs. La villégiature reste plus compliquée, notamment en Bretagne ou en Provence, mais recèle des opportunités. « Le pire est derrière nous, cette crise nous a forcés à nous professionnaliser », conclut-il.

First he came for the gangs; then, for his critics. Now Nayib Bukele has come for El Salvador's constitution, and there is little to stop him staying in office indefinitely. America's paltry fertility numbers show a counterintuitive pattern: births are falling fastest where they were once highest. And France's Provence region becomes a brand unto itself. Get a world of insights by subscribing to Economist Podcasts+. For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

First he came for the gangs; then, for his critics. Now Nayib Bukele has come for El Salvador's constitution, and there is little to stop him staying in office indefinitely. America's paltry fertility numbers show a counterintuitive pattern: births are falling fastest where they were once highest. And France's Provence region becomes a brand unto itself. Get a world of insights by subscribing to Economist Podcasts+. For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account.

Fluent Fiction - French: Lavender Fields and Family Ties: A Journey to Reconnect Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-08-13-22-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Sous le ciel azur de Provence, le soleil brillait.En: Under the azure sky of Provence, the sun was shining.Fr: Éliane observait par la fenêtre, les champs de lavande ondulant sous la brise.En: Éliane watched through the window as the lavender fields undulated under the breeze.Fr: La communauté fermée de Saint-Rémy était calme.En: The gated community of Saint-Rémy was calm.Fr: Seules les cigales chantaient leur chanson d'été.En: Only the cicadas sang their summer song.Fr: Cela faisait trois mois que son mari était parti, et elle ressentait le vide.En: It had been three months since her husband had left, and she felt the emptiness.Fr: Éliane préparait le séjour estival pour Bastien et Camille.En: Éliane was preparing the summer stay for Bastien and Camille.Fr: Elle espérait raviver la tradition des vacances en famille, malgré l'absence de son mari.En: She hoped to rekindle the tradition of family vacations, despite the absence of her husband.Fr: Bastien travaillait dur dans une entreprise stressante, et Camille, son esprit de création en ébullition, cherchait encore sa voie.En: Bastien worked hard in a stressful company, and Camille, her mind bubbling with creativity, was still seeking her path.Fr: La maison semblait silencieuse, mais pleine de souvenirs.En: The house seemed silent, but full of memories.Fr: Quand Bastien arriva, il parut épuisé, mais il sourit en embrassant sa mère.En: When Bastien arrived, he looked exhausted, but he smiled while kissing his mother.Fr: Camille, elle, entra en tourbillon, apportant l'énergie du monde dehors.En: Camille, on the other hand, entered in a whirlwind, bringing the energy of the outside world.Fr: « Maman, j'ai tant de choses à te raconter ! » dit-elle.En: “Mom, I have so much to tell you!” she said.Fr: Éliane sourit et sentit le picotement familier de la joie.En: Éliane smiled and felt the familiar tingle of joy.Fr: Cependant, malgré l'amour qui les unissait, les tensions apparaissaient.En: However, despite the love that united them, tensions surfaced.Fr: Bastien recevait des appels incessants de son travail.En: Bastien was receiving incessant calls from work.Fr: Il était là sans vraiment être présent.En: He was there without really being present.Fr: Camille se sentait souvent jugée, incomprise.En: Camille often felt judged, misunderstood.Fr: Éliane observait, désireuse de ramener l'harmonie.En: Éliane watched, eager to restore harmony.Fr: Un matin, Éliane eut une idée.En: One morning, Éliane had an idea.Fr: Elle proposa un pique-nique dans les champs de lavande.En: She suggested a picnic in the lavender fields.Fr: « Comme avant, » dit-elle.En: “Like before,” she said.Fr: Bastien et Camille acceptèrent, attirés par la promesse d'une journée sans tracas.En: Bastien and Camille agreed, lured by the promise of a carefree day.Fr: Le jour venu, le soleil baignait les champs.En: When the day came, the sun bathed the fields.Fr: Les paniers étaient remplis de fromages, de baguettes et de fruits frais.En: The baskets were filled with cheeses, baguettes, and fresh fruits.Fr: Au début, tout semblait parfait.En: At first, everything seemed perfect.Fr: Les rires résonnaient à travers les fleurs violettes.En: Laughter echoed through the purple flowers.Fr: Mais alors que le jour avançait, Bastien reçut un énième appel.En: But as the day progressed, Bastien received yet another call.Fr: Camille, irritée, laissa échapper : « Es-tu vraiment là, Bastien ? Ou es-tu encore au bureau ? »En: Camille, irritated, let out: “Are you really here, Bastien? Or are you still at the office?”Fr: Le ton monta, et une dispute éclata.En: The tone rose, and an argument broke out.Fr: Éliane, le cœur serré, réalisa que le moment était venu de parler.En: Éliane, with a heavy heart, realized the time had come to talk.Fr: « Bastien, Camille... Nous devons parler. »En: “Bastien, Camille... We need to talk.”Fr: C'était difficile, mais elle ouvrit la voie.En: It was difficult, but she led the way.Fr: Elle parla de sa peine, de son désir de garder la famille unie.En: She spoke of her pain, her desire to keep the family united.Fr: Bastien avoua que son travail le submergeait, et Camille expliqua sa lutte pour être comprise.En: Bastien admitted that work was overwhelming him, and Camille explained her struggle to be understood.Fr: Il y eut des larmes, mais aussi des rires.En: There were tears, but also laughter.Fr: Lentement, ils se mirent à comprendre.En: Slowly, they began to understand.Fr: Éliane donna à ses enfants la liberté d'être eux-mêmes.En: Éliane gave her children the freedom to be themselves.Fr: Bastien promit de décrocher.En: Bastien promised to unplug.Fr: Camille trouva du réconfort dans le soutien de sa famille.En: Camille found comfort in her family's support.Fr: Ensemble, ils regardèrent les lavandes.En: Together, they looked at the lavenders.Fr: Le soleil se couchait, teignant le ciel de nuances d'orange et de rose.En: The sun was setting, tinting the sky with shades of orange and pink.Fr: Éliane sentit un changement.En: Éliane felt a change.Fr: Sa famille était encore là, différemment, mais ensemble.En: Her family was still there, differently, but together.Fr: Une nouvelle tradition commençait.En: A new tradition was beginning.Fr: Le calme revint, non avec la perfection du passé, mais avec la paix de l'acceptation.En: Calm returned, not with the perfection of the past, but with the peace of acceptance.Fr: Leurs cœurs se serrèrent, non par souci, mais par amour.En: Their hearts tightened, not from worry, but from love.Fr: Provence était toujours le même, mais la famille avait trouvé un nouvel équilibre.En: Provence remained the same, but the family had found a new balance. Vocabulary Words:azure: azurbreeze: la brisecommunity: la communautécicadas: les cigalesemptiness: le viderekindle: ravivertradition: la traditionabsence: l'absencestressful: stressantcreativity: la créationmemories: les souvenirswhirlwind: le tourbillontingle: le picotementtensions: les tensionsincessant: incessantharmony: l'harmoniecarefree: sans tracasbaskets: les paniersargument: la disputeheart: le cœurdesire: le désirsupport: le soutienchange: le changementpeace: la paixacceptance: l'acceptationbalance: l'équilibreunplug: décrochercomfort: le réconfortoverwhelming: submergerfreedom: la liberté

Aujourd'hui à mon micro deux jeunes femmes réalisatrice et scénariste qu'on ne peut ignorer. Princia Car et Léna Mardi font partie de cette génération de cinéastes qui n'attend pas qu'on lui donne la parole pour la prendre. Ensemble, elles signent Les Filles désir, un film puissant, sensuel et politique, qui explore ce que signifie être une jeune femme aujourd'hui, dans l'espace urbain, dans son corps, dans son désir.Un cinéma brut, libre, traversé par des voix qu'on entend rarement à l'écran. À mi-chemin entre fiction et documentaire, Les Filles désir donne chair et voix à une jeunesse marseillaise qu'on imagine universelle : des filles qui aiment, qui doutent, qui se cherchent, qui se révoltent. Une bande d'amis. La quête de sens et de liberté. Et en toile de fond, une ville qui les accueille, les façonne, les confronte — Marseille, bien sûr, filmée autrement, avec douceur et tension mêlées.Princia et Léna, ce sont deux regards complémentaires, deux sensibilités qui se croisent pour mieux créer ensemble. Leur film est un cri d'amour et de rage, un geste de cinéma féministe, mais surtout profondément vivant ! Bonne écoute ! Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Russia's military presence on a narrow sandbar controlling a major Black Sea access point has badly disrupted Ukraine's economy. What can Kyiv do about that? Also: today's stories, including how Trump may reach a peace deal between the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan, why Italy's far-right premier wins plaudits from European neighbors, and an impression of Provence, where the Tour de France took place. Join the Monitor's Linda Feldmann for today's news.

Main character Dr. Valentina Hargrove is on a mission to prove once and for all that hockey players are modern-day cavemen. Her research? A rigorous, scientific analysis of their behavior. Her problem? Brock “The Rock” Thomson, captain of the Alexandria Eagles, who's as infuriatingly charming as he is undeniably intelligent. Brock's used to breaking records, not be a research model, but Dr. Val's experiment has him intrigued. The more time they spend together, the more he's determined to show her that not all hockey players fit her outdated hypothesis. And when her professional curiosity turns personal, Val is forced to ask herself: is she studying a player… or falling for one? A delightful mix of sports romance and relatable themes that will keep readers engaged. It's perfect for fans of forced proximity and the coach's daughter tropes, offering a fun ride through attraction, discovery, and the choices we make. About the author: International Bestselling Author Ava Miles and her powerful fiction and non-fiction books about love, happiness, and transformation have received praise and accolades from USA Today, Publishers Weekly, and People Magazine in addition to being chosen as Best Books of the Year and Top Editor's picks and translated into multiple languages. After years of residing in the States, she decided to follow her dream of living in Europe. She recently finished a magical stint in Ireland where she was inspired to write her acclaimed Unexpected Prince Charming series. Now, she splits her time between Paris and Provence, learning to speak French, immersing herself in cooking à la provençal, and planning more page-turning novels for readers to binge. For more info: https://avamiles.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

durée : 00:08:56 - France Culture va plus loin (l'Invité(e) des Matins d'été) - par : Julie Gacon, Sarah Masson - Marcel Pagnol est un pionnier du cinéma parlant. Entre exploration du sentiment amoureux et fascination pour les paysages de sa Provence natale, son sens de la mise en scène inspirera plusieurs générations de cinéastes, de la Nouvelle Vague en passant par les néoréalistes italiens. - réalisation : Sam Baquiast, Vivian Lecuivre - invités : Nicolas Pagnol Auteur

Show Notes: Gregory Mose, an English major, currently lives in Aix-en-Provence where he is the director of international relations and professor of International Law at a small American University program called the American College of the Mediterranean.  When he graduated, his parents wanted him to go to Law School, but Greg wanted to travel. He was offered a teaching fellow position at Athens College in Greece, and he fell in love with the place and the experience. He returned to the US and law school at Duke where he met his wife.   Working for United Nations Greg's interest in international public international law led him to work for the UN during Yugoslavia's war crimes tribunal research project. He secured a two-year contract with the UN High Commissioner for Refugees in Conakry, Guinea, which was a paranoid, isolated place. He worked with refugees there for two years, traveling through Mali, Timbuktu, Dakar, Freetown, Abidjan, and upcountry Guinea. During this time, he helped resettle some people to the United States. Greg's experience in Conakry was both powerful and passionate. He helped resettle some people to the United States who wouldn't be able to be resettled today. However, he returned home underweight and suffering from malaria and PTSD. A Career Changes: Director of International Relations - Stay-at-home Dad Greg joined his fiance in London. After a period of recovery, Greg secured a job in corporate law at an international firm in London. He worked on IPOs and was hired as a young US lawyer in securities practices. After three years, he moved to a London-based firm, Freshfields, Brookhouse, Deringer.  Greg and his wife had their son in 2002 and decided to raise their son themselves rather than handing him over to a nanny. He decided to leave his job to write a novel and raise their son while his wife worked at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. They considered downsizing and moving to the English countryside or getting more remote to facilitate a change in lifestyle. However, after spending time in the South West of France, they decided to do something radical and bought a medieval farmhouse and land in the South West of France, near a village called Montcabrier.  Village Life in Wine Country Greg describes their experience living in a wine region called the Lot, near the Dordogne, in the southwest. The village had about 30 full-time residents, but most people  lived in farmhouses outside the village. The village had a two-room schoolhouse, a bakery, and a mayor's office. Greg and his family rented out renovated three holiday cottages in summers to families with small children. They built a playground, swimming pool, and a beautiful field on their property. Greg also shares his experiences with their neighbors. He also learned how to use a chainsaw and finished his novel, Stunt Road. However, as their son grew older, they decided they needed a bigger centre with more activities and schools. They moved to Aix-en-Provence. Working in Education Greg didn't know what he was going to do there, but they enrolled their son in the International School where he was hired to teach a critical thinking course called Theory of Knowledge at the International Baccalaureate program. He became a high school teacher for 10 years and realized his love for teaching, and eventually wanted to teach at university. He decided to pursue a PhD program at French universities, which were affordable. The tuition for a PhD was about $500 a year.  Greg mentions the benefits of social programs in France. He eventually became a full-time professor at the American College in Aix and runs a master's program in international relations. Integration with French Culture Greg's life is different from what people think it is like living in Southern France. He finds it challenging to integrate into the country. In the rural areas, French culture is radically different, with people being warm but also private. Weekends are spent with family, and they do not easily invite people into their homes. However, he finds warmth in the greetings and the respect shown to others. This reinforces a tradition of treating each other as equals and respect. He also talks about how his students from abroad adjust to French culture.  Back to London and Recovery Greg thinks back to 1998 when he  arrived in North London with his fiance and was unemployed. He had been working at UNHCR, which provided decent pay. However, he was always physically cold and underweight due to his previous experiences with malaria and the constant heat in the tropical climate. He was exhausted from the work and the influx of refugees during the renewed violence in Freetown. One of his bouts of malaria occurred while doing a refugee census in the forest region. He spent three days in a room full of bugs and had limited access to food. He talks about how he broke down and found it was cathartic for him. He talks about a particularly difficult time, and how he teaches a course on armed conflict, linking it to genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, and refugees. Large glass He often shares anecdotes from his time there, but admits that sometimes he struggles to get through them. Influential Harvard Professors and Courses Greg mentions his first year English course with Helen Vendler. He recalls a kind act of kindness from her. He also mentions professor Burriss Young, who was the Associate Dean of freshmen at the time and lived in Mass Hall. Burriss was an archeologist, and he invited students to tea in his apartment filled with archeological artifacts. This made his first year at Harvard a magical experience. Greg, coming from LA, idealized Harvard. He had a wonderful time in Cabot House, and Greg believes that these experiences will be a lasting memory for him.  Timestamps: 04:44: Early Career and UN Experience 09:31: Transition to Corporate Law and Family Life  22:55: Return to Education and Teaching Career  30:10: Life in Southern France and Cultural Adjustments  40:37: Personal Reflections and Professional Growth  45:02: Memorable Experiences and Influences from Harvard    Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregorymose/ Stunt Road, by Gregory Mose: https://amzn.to/46Orq4X The American College of the Mediterranean: https://www.acmfrance.org/ Greg's Blog: https://quercychronicles.wordpress.com/ Featured Non-profit: The featured non-profit of this week's episode is recommended by Keith Quinn who reports: “Hi. This is Keith Quinn, class of 1992 the featured non-profit of this episode of The 92 Report is water.org. Water.org. Is a global NGO working to bring water and sanitation to the world. The water crisis is a global crisis where 2.2 billion people lack access to safe water, and 3.5 billion people lack access to a safe toilet. I've served on the board of water.org for over 15 years, doing rewarding work, along with two other class of 1992 alums, my fellow board member, Larry Tans, and water.org co-founder, Matt Damon, and I'm proud to say that to date, water.org has changed 76 million lives with water and sanitation. You can learn more about their work@water.org and now here's Will Bachman with this week's episode.”   To learn more about their work, visit: water.org.   

Nous sommes le 18 avril 1974, à Paris. Il nous faut dire adieu à celui qui a enchanté des millions de lecteurs et de spectateurs, de par le monde, en les emmenant au cœur de ses collines, de sa garigue, en un mot de sa Provence. De son village, il a traversé l'univers. Marius, Fanny, César, Manon des sources, Jean de Florette… témoignent de son amour immense pour la terre et les paysans, de sa foi en l'homme en la vie, malgré les épreuves. Écrivain, réalisateur, monteur, dialoguiste, producteur, distributeur, académicien couvert d'honneurs. Ce 18 avril 1974, Marcel Pagnol s'éteint des suites d'un cancer. Son œuvre s'est chargée de le rendre immortel . Avec Karin Hann « Marcel Pagnol, un autre regard » ; éd. du Rocher. Sujets traités : Marcel Pagnol, Marius, Fanny, César, Manon, Jean de Florette, écrivain, réalisateur, monteur, dialoguiste, Provence, Marseille, littérature Merci pour votre écoute Un Jour dans l'Histoire, c'est également en direct tous les jours de la semaine de 13h15 à 14h30 sur www.rtbf.be/lapremiere Retrouvez tous les épisodes d'Un Jour dans l'Histoire sur notre plateforme Auvio.be :https://auvio.rtbf.be/emission/5936 Intéressés par l'histoire ? Vous pourriez également aimer nos autres podcasts : L'Histoire Continue: https://audmns.com/kSbpELwL'heure H : https://audmns.com/YagLLiKEt sa version à écouter en famille : La Mini Heure H https://audmns.com/YagLLiKAinsi que nos séries historiques :Chili, le Pays de mes Histoires : https://audmns.com/XHbnevhD-Day : https://audmns.com/JWRdPYIJoséphine Baker : https://audmns.com/wCfhoEwLa folle histoire de l'aviation : https://audmns.com/xAWjyWCLes Jeux Olympiques, l'étonnant miroir de notre Histoire : https://audmns.com/ZEIihzZMarguerite, la Voix d'une Résistante : https://audmns.com/zFDehnENapoléon, le crépuscule de l'Aigle : https://audmns.com/DcdnIUnUn Jour dans le Sport : https://audmns.com/xXlkHMHSous le sable des Pyramides : https://audmns.com/rXfVppvN'oubliez pas de vous y abonner pour ne rien manquer.Et si vous avez apprécié ce podcast, n'hésitez pas à nous donner des étoiles ou des commentaires, cela nous aide à le faire connaître plus largement. Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

A month or so before the Tour de France, Lionel Birnie and Graham Willgoss were discussing ideas for KM0 episodes... 'How about camping on Mont Ventoux?' said Lionel. 'Yes!' said Graham. And so Lionel packed a tent, airbed and sleeping bag and decided not to book a hotel near the Giant of Provence so there could be no turning back. After picking up camping equipment for Graham at the Nîmes branch of Decathlon, they set off up the mountain to meet Simon Gill, who was in his camper van. The original plan was to camp in the forest, where other Tour spectators were setting up for the night. However, police restrictions on the crowds and vehicles meant Lionel and Graham could not risk being stuck down the mountain, 10km from the summit, on race day, so they soldier on, past Chalet-Reynard and the shelter of the tree-line and up to the bald, rocky peak. It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience – as in something they will not repeat in a hurry. Unforgettable in its own way as they braved the strong winds. Who knew Ventoux could be windy? Well, the clue is in the name for a start, and remember the last time the Tour was scheduled to finish at the top of the climb, in 2016, when high winds forced the organisers to bring the line down to Chalet-Reynard? This is the story of Lionel, Graham and Simon's wild night on the mountain.

This week on Drumcode Live we have a studio mix from Julian Jeweil recorded in Aix-en-Provence, France.