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In this engaging conversation, Darnelle Radford and Susan Chase explore the themes of motherhood, artistic expression, and the challenges of self-producing theatre. Susan shares her personal journey through cancer and how it inspired her work, including her latest play, Mother's Day. They discuss the importance of music in theatre, the fear of performing in New York, and the significance of audience engagement. The conversation also touches on the realities of procrastination in the creative process and the unexpected journey to acceptance in the United Solo Festival. In this conversation, Darnelle Radford and Susan Chase discuss the intricacies of creating and presenting the play 'Mother's Day,' reflecting on the supportive environment of theater festivals, the emotional journey of writing the play after the loss of Chase's mother, and the importance of audience engagement through visual storytelling. They explore the historical significance of Mother's Day, the impact of COVID-19 on artistic expression, and the deep connections that can be fostered through shared experiences in theater.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Mother's Day and Artistic Journey03:00 Susan's Undoing: A Personal Journey Through Cancer06:00 The Role of Music in Theatrical Productions09:00 Performing in New York: Overcoming Fear and Finding Community11:58 Audience Engagement and Relatability in Performance14:56 The Challenges of Self-Producing Theatre17:58 Procrastination and the Creative Process20:47 Unexpected Acceptance: A Journey to the United Solo Festival23:00 Festival Experience and Artist Support25:05 Reflections on Artistic Changes28:06 Engaging the Audience with Visuals30:02 Historical Context of Mother's Day33:56 Thematic Depth of the Play39:01 The Impact of COVID on Creativity40:54 A Call to Action for AudiencesABOUT MOTHER'S DAY - A Theatrical Homage To The Women Who Made UsMother's Day is both a memoir of one mother, and an homage to ALL mothers. Veering from sentimental to skeptical, from harrowing to hilarious, Mother's Day celebrates the women who made us. It is especially dedicated to those mothers who are no longer with us, except in our memories and our dreams."Mother's Day is ultimately passionate and illuminating, inspiring viewers to revisit their own relationships with their mothers." (Lehigh Valley Stage 4/9/25)FOR MORE INFORMATION: https://www.theatreexile.org/renters-in-exile/susan-chase

Tourists are heading to Finnish Lapland in the hopes of seeing the famous Northern Lights. Driving through the darkness, photographer Joona Forsgren is on a hunt for the aurora borealis. Veering onto a darkened Finnish Lapland road, Forsgren guides a group of tourists to a frozen lakeside spot. Forsgren started taking tourists “Northern Lights hunting” about five years ago. Back then, he was just one of a few. The captivating show can be visible from late August until early April. These odds tempt thousands of tourists northwards every winter, to Rovaniemi, the capital of Finnish Lapland, which also boasts a Santa Claus village on the edge of the Arctic Circle. The city saw a record 1.2 million overnight visitors last year, an increase of almost 30 percent. Northern Lights tourism is a big business in Finnish Lapland. In 2016, one hotel hit the headlines after looking to hire a full-time “Northern Lights Spotter” for the winter season. According to NASA and the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the sun is currently at the maximum phase of its eleven-year cycle, making solar surges and Northern Lights more frequent. Photographer Forsgren says he's never seen anything like it. “During my five-year career, I haven't experienced this big and this frequent Northern Lights,” he says. “It has been really good.” But for those who are perhaps a little impatient, or can't stand the cold, Rovaniemi resident Reijo Kortesalmi created “Aurora Alert,” a real-time alert system that triggers once auroras are spotted in the night sky. “I have my own cameras, and they send images to my server,” explains Kortesalmi, sitting at his computer. “My software analyzes (whether) there are auroras or not. And if there is auroras, customers get an alert to their mobile phone.” This article was provided by The Associated Press.

On Tuesday, 48 House Democrats joined every Republican to advance an illegal immigration crackdown known as the Laken Riley Act, in a sign that Democrats may be moving right on immigration. White House reporter Myah Ward joins Playbook co-author Eugene Daniels to discuss. Plus, we're watching fallout from Trump's extraordinary comments yesterday where he said he wants to annex Greenland and regain control of the Panama Canal. All that, plus the rest of the news you need to know today.

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Ryan Evernden is the founder of Formidable Strength and Conditioning, a coaching service that's reshaping how swimmers integrate strength training into their routines. Ryan isn't just any strength coach; he specializes in tailoring strength and conditioning programs specifically for swimmers, helping them power through the water with more speed and resilience while safeguarding against injuries. Today, Ryan will share his insights on the essential strength exercises for swimmers, how to prevent common swimming injuries, and some truly inspiring success stories from the athletes he's worked with. Whether you're a competitive swimmer looking to enhance your performance or a recreational swimmer aiming to swim smarter and stronger, Ryan's expertise is sure to provide valuable guidance. 02:19 Veering towards Strength Training for Swimmers 03:11 Trying to Create Swimmers For Life 04:14 Preventing Injuries 04:32 Coming Right Back Around The Basics 06:14 Assessing Mobility and Range of Motions 07:20 Improving Overhead Range of Motions 11:18 Starting Inside Out 12:13 Finding The Balance  14:51 Strength Required For Long Distance Swimmers 21:38 How Do I Fit My Strength Sessions 29:00 Common Misconceptions 35:33 Age Group Strength and Conditioning

Veering swiftly off course this week, Elle takes a lighter approach this week to turn from pouty to positive! She talks about some recent Reddit drama she had this week, and how that influenced the topic of this week's episode-positive stories. She talks about your responses to the question of the week: “What's something GOOD happening in your life right now”, and some of those topics include quitting vaping, enjoying motherhood and moving to a new place. She also discusses her encounter with shoppers at Costco and some stupidity her ex boyfriend once caused. We can't be positive all the time!

Today is Monday, October 21. Here are some of the latest headlines from the Fargo, North Dakota area. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. For more news from throughout the day, visit InForum.com.

Elias Makos starts the week with Justine McIntyre, strategic consultant and former city councillor, and Jonathan Kalles, Senior Director at McMillan Vantage and former advisor to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. One year since the deadly attack by Hamas. How has the world changed? Radio-Canada has some analysis of Quebec politics as the parties begin jockeying for their position in the political spectrum two years out from the next election Ottawa says they will protect the fundamental rights of asylum seekers in Quebec The increase in tuition fees for non-Quebec students seems to have spared McGill University, which recorded a slight increase in registrations this fall The OQLF has warned a cafe in Gatineau that they need to write Instagram posts in French

(00:00) Intro (00:36) Opening words (02:16) Monza-Inter (36:07) Manchester City - Inter preview The boys discuss what went wrong against Monza. They also preview the midweek UCL fixture against Manchester City. Please leave a comment or question! An English-speaking podcast discussing the Italian football club Internazionale Music: Seth Parson - The Sun Is Out Follow us on Twitter @ https://twitter.com/interjections10 Follow us on YouTube @ https://www.youtube.com/@InterJectionsPodcast

Donald Trump is on the defensive as he finds himself face-to-face with Kamala Harris just hours after she baited and outperformed him in their fiery debate. We break down the pivotal moments, voter reaction, and what it all means for the final stretch of the campaign. Also, how much will Taylor Swift's endorsement of the Harris-Walz campaign impact the presidential race?   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

During this episode of the Find Your SPARK Podcast, the entire SPARK team sits in to celebrate 200 episodes.   Veering off our typical style of podcast, Makayla hosts an interview-style session with the Spark team. Throughout the episode, team members reflect on the changes they've observed since their beginning at SPARK, key takeaways from our teachings, and what they hope to see SPARK become over the next 200 episodes. Listen to this hopeful and reflective episode of the Find Your Spark Podcast to learn just how far we've come, and that we aren't stopping anytime soon. 

In France and Canada the governments in power are ringing alarm bells saying that the right will bring all sorts of destruction to their countries. In the USA - Donald Trump is now polling ahead of the incumbent Joe Biden. But wait - Is the world actually going to the right? Or are people just looking for change … In France - even though the National Rally was polling high the left came ahead - and in the UK - Rishi Sunak was ousted by a labour party. Andrew Enns is Executive Vice President with Leger polling - he knows a lot about these trends and data - he joins Stephen LeDrew for Three Minutes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I'm happy to welcome Brad Mewhort to the podcast today. Brad shares his very personal story about being intensely, physically bullied. And how that took him to a place of turning to violence as a way to fight back and protect himself. His knowledge of the need for his own healing and change, took him on the journey that has brought him to the work he does today.    Brad is a hypnotherapist who works with people who have encountered violence of any kind in their pasts. As well as supporting clients to leave their pasts in the past and thrive in the present, he has a more general mission to prevent male on male violence and end physical bullying. He authored the book, The Peaceful Man: Heal Within Yourself the Personal Effects and Historic Patterns of Male-on-Male Violence. You can find out more about Brad's book and his hypnotherapy work on his website below.    Brad's Website Brad on Facebook Brad's LinkedIn Brad on Substack     Of course, please feel free to send me YOUR questions anytime, or connect with me for an actual conversation to get them answered.    I definitely look forward to connecting with you anytime! If you'd like to have a FREE life mapping chat with me, you can grab a time right here to do that: 20 Minute FREE Life Mapping Session   You can also find me on the CATCH website. It has a great video and some free recordings right there to explain more. CATCH - Laura Ordile   Please come join me in The Change Gang Group! Change Gang Group   Grab yourself a freebie made just for YOU here: Fun FREEBIES!   And I have a brand new one that's not even on the website yet. If you'd like to boost your happiness and increase your sleep, this one's for you!  Sleep Better and Live Happier!   And I'm also always happy to connect on Instagram: Laura Ordile   Thank you so much for joining me in the fun. I'd be very grateful if you would be willing to take a moment and rate and review the show for me. And I hope you have a great week!   Happy day to you,   Laura 

In this episode, we finally reunite after what feels like an eternity apart, swapping tales of our recent travel escapades! We dive headfirst into the whirlwind of tennis, dissecting the French Open and the pre-game warm-up tournaments with the fervor of commentators who've had too much coffee. (Spoiler alert: we have.) We discuss Iga Swiatek's domination in the clay court warm-up tourneys, mourn Nadal's early French Open exit, and fawn over Naomi Osaka, as usual. Veering into serious territory, we provide updates on Alexander Zverev's domestic abuse trial, before swerving back into pop culture, with nods to Taylor Swift, Kendrick and Drake. Because clearly, what every tennis podcast needs is a healthy dose of celebrity gossip. Finally, retirement in sports gets a nod too, amidst our tournament predictions and upcoming exciting matchups!00:00How are we? Clay court warm-ups22:31The Blooming Rivalry that is Swiatek and Sabalenka25:18French Open: Nadal vs. Zverev35:59Update on Zverev's Domestic Abuse trial42:12Who are our picks?47:07Pop Culture tangent: Swifties are everywhere, Kendrick v. Drake54:34Year of retirements01:03:21Upcoming exciting matchupsInstagram : Out_Wide_PodcastJingle : https://www.nelaruizcomposer.com/Logo: https://www.instagram.com/crayonspaghetti/

Dealers are eager to see what you "qualify for". Your task is to satisfy your needs with minimal cost. Flashy new models and features pale quickly when problems arise ...an experienced mechanic can help you choose wisely. Upgraded brakes may come with upgraded profit margins for the dealer's parts department.   Please reply with any factual corrections (or harsh criticism for that matter!) We love to hear from you, and will call you out for anything constructive you offer. CarsThePodcast@gmail.com

Today's episode of the Magnetic Woman Podcast turns the spotlight inward to the power of personal narratives in our professional lives. Veering from our usual business-centric episodes, I am sharing a series of deeply personal stories that reveal how our past shapes our entrepreneurial future. Come along with me on a journey through the pivotal chapters of my life that have not only moulded my identity, but have also profoundly influenced my business philosophy. If you listen until the end, I will also share how you can use your own stories for real, vulnerable content (the stuff that people want to see!). Here's what we're unpacking: How early childhood wounds taught me the resilience and wholeness essential for any entrepreneur. Overcoming the labels placed by others and finding my true potential beyond societal expectations. My leap into independence at 16 and how it shaped my fearless approach in business and life. How you can use your own personal stories in your own marketing Resources: DM me for more information on the CAPTIVATE Retreat  @pandorapaloma_ Subscribe to my Substack newsletter HERE Enrol for the May cohort of The Expansion Accelerator HERE Enrol for the next cohort of Expand to 7 HERE Check out my free resources to support your business growth HERE Find me on Instagram @pandorapaloma_

Welcome to another very volatile week as the cosmic energy pushes the collective towards permanent changes to values, communication, food, habitat, and homes. Mercury shifts into Taurus shoring up our long term values to support as quick unexpected changes occur over the next decade and beyond. The Taurus Sun will meet up with Uranus and Jupiter after their meeting on 4/20 - helping to crystalize the profound innovative plan to move the collective's evolution. The moon in Leo to start the week will make many personal values come to light whether needing release or adjusting. Venus joins Saturn to help buffer the aggravation that will occur personally through the cosmic push for up leveling of our lives. The anaretic degree of 29 is the main focus as powerful shifts occur in the astrological calendar. Being born at this degree with many planets congregated here in my birth chart, I have had many life endings and moving all over the world has kept me flexible to my life's destiny. Understanding that change is the only constant has kept my head above water many times due to my Buddhist upbringing of mindfulness through daily meditation and appreciation of Earth's natural abundance. As Mercury enters Taurus and meets with Pluto at 2degrees of Aquarius, our personal communication style is being checked to make sure we are empathic and honest with how we relate to one another as a species. Veering off from integrity and honesty will backfire in karmic destined actions that will reverberate permanently back through the ages. Pluto is a big power player that does not tolerate the low side of anything. Keeping the collective in check is its sole purpose. Uranus also connects to the Taurean Sun this week before meeting up with Jupiter a few days later. The conjunctions of Jupiter and Uranus will continue to impact humanity for many years to come. Therefore the Sun meetings this week with these power planets will program our inner core to become more confident to receive these solar flares of changes. The skies are lit up as far south than ever before with the cosmic interplay of lights- lighting up our inner selves with awe and wonder as messages rain down to our hearts and souls. Venus will help from her Taurean home with a meet up with Saturn to help support our inner angst against growth, especially the fixed signs of Aquarius/ Leo,/Scorpio/Taurus. Changes can be rough for these signs, unless they have mutual signs, Virgo/Gemini/Pisces/Sagittarius in their personal houses. Thus the science and art of astrology can aid in any confusion or irritation that may occur over the next decades. It would behoove all to learn about your astrological birth chart during these unprecedented times as history is going to be made now. You can get a chart made at astro.com or cafeastrology.com. Learning to read a chart will take time and astrologers can help. I offer a free consultation for 10 minutes if you have questions. Please feel free to contact me via my email: jodyboots@yahoo.com Thank you for your continued support and subscriptions. Next week the Sun shifts into Gemini- bringing the energy of AIR to the masses- making for speedy friendly communications to begin changes to our thoughts and transportation. See you all next week and thank you for your patience as technical difficulties snuck up on me as Mercury is almost totally awake by 5/15. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jody-cirame/message

As the world strains at the seams from the latest upheavals, I find myself grappling with a whirlwind of emotions and a steadfast commitment to upholding our cherished democratic values. The chaos may be relentless, but so is my resolve to dissect it, bringing you my raw, uncensored reactions. From sharing the grit behind my podcast's creation to my concern over the ongoing   hush money trial related to former President Trump, this episode is an unscripted voyage through the stormiest of waters, seeking clarity in a clouded global landscape.Veering into the political maelstrom, we reflect on the implications of George Santos's recent decision, the shockwaves from Harvey Weinstein's legal saga, and the burgeoning concerns over TikTok and a potential nationwide ban. These moments aren't just headlines; they're the threads of a larger narrative on justice and digital freedom. And in the thick of it all, Arizona's latest stance against Trump allies' election interference sparks a beacon of hope for accountability, a concept that resonates deep within our discourse and beyond.As the episode draws to a close, I turn my gaze to the Supreme Court, whose looming decision on presidential immunity could redefine the contours of American politics. With nobody to sway the conversation, it's a moment for introspection and a clarion call for a ruling that reaffirms the foundational truth: NO ONE IS ABOVE THE LAW!AWorldGoneMadPodcast@gmail.com

The Peddler & the Fairy: Part 1 Human merchant and fairy journey together.  In 10 parts, by Scholarly Mori. Listen to the Podcast at Explicit Novels. Chapter 1 Along the king's highway, among the edge of the tree line a small fairy flitted her way between the scraggly firs and majestic spruce. At first glance it appeared she had no particular destination in mind. She kept stopping every so often, perched on a branch and looked expectantly toward the road a few moments then then took off again. As she steadily made her way south she soon spotted a dot moving toward her in the distance. Landing once again on the edge of a branch she sat and kicked her dangling legs waiting for the dot to move closer. [[MORE]] Nearing a suitable distance the outline of a wagon soon came into view; a wagon pulled by an old bay horse. Four wheels with thick spokes carried tall sideboards formed an enclosed box. In that box tied down with ropes so they wouldn't jostle were thick kegs, large burlap sacks, few bundles of animal skins, and other things she didn't recognize. In front of this assortment of goods in the box seat of this buckboard style wagon sat a human, male, maybe in his late twenties, early thirties. On his feet were old boots having seen many a rough day of walking or heavy lifting. Above those were some leather breeches tied together with a belt. Dotting the belt was a dagger nestled between pouches of varying size. The belt was attached to a strap of leather running up to the man's shoulders. Wrapped securely were vials of different colored liquids. His lean yet sturdy frame was wrapped in a two piece set of shirts, a soft cotton white undershirt protected by a leather tunic securely tied with cordage forming V of at the neck. Draped along the backrest of the seat next to him was a long thick leathered cloak stained with mud and the cares of travel. Animal fur adorned the hood and shoulders. He gazed ahead unseeing, daydreaming, maybe of more interesting things then sitting slowly waiting for the miles to pass. The fairy looked poised to move toward the wagon, assessing its contents, the man and his horse. Making up her mind she bee-lined straight for the wagon. Feeling slightly nervous but also excited she landed on the seat next to the driver. "Hello human. What's your name?" She asked. Jumping slightly, the driver looked around startled. His eyes soon landed on the diminutive occupant next to him. She looked to be about six or seven inches tall. Four pairs of translucent wings dotted her back, glimmering with each slight movement bending the light into soft rainbow cascades. She wore a small transparent cloak of spider or maybe arachne silk interwoven with green vine patterns. Sitting upon her brow was a wreath of white 'pearly-everlastings'; a type of flower that grows in cold climates. Her hair was black with two thick braids, one behind each of her pointed ears, the rest was free flowing fanning down to her mid-back. Two tiny violet clematis flower petals draped down over her larger than expected breasts like little flaps hiding her nipples but doing nothing to conceal the sides. She had a bare midriff and a dress composed of four of the same type of petals but larger, hanging down to her knees. They covered her front, back and sides but left a gap between, offering a view of her proportioned thighs. She had stockings made of possibly the same material as the cloak but it was dyed slightly white complimenting her skin tone. She wasn't pale; she looked like she enjoyed spending just enough time outdoors to be sun-kissed but not enough for a tan, in other words, ruddy. A smattering of freckles powdered the bridge of a cute button nose. She carried two medium packed satchels under each arm, hanging from her shoulders. Her adorable face wore an expression of nervousness but also intensely energetic inquisitiveness. In short she looked nothing like the stories he'd heard or seen pictures in books. She wasn't fair skinned and twig thin. If he'd have to use three words to describe her they'd be: adorable, hardy, cuddly. Impatient playful amethyst eyes stared at him, awaiting an answer. Blinking several times to make sure he wasn't still daydreaming he reflexively answered her question: "Um, hello? I'm Devin Ebonplume, a traveling merchant." Gazing up at him the fairy broke into a smile and started barraging Devin with what sounded like her life story: "hi my name is Azalea and I finally came of age and left my home on a journey to find a life mate but I'm not so sure how and, " "Whoa, hold on." Devin cut in. "Slow down, start from the beginning at a slower pace please. "Sorry." Azalea said sheepishly. "It's been several years since I've talked to someone so I'm a little nervous." "My name is Azalea Ó Gallchobhair. I've left my village in search of a life-mate. I believe I may have found one but I'm uncertain if they will accept it and how to go about broaching the subject." Still trying to come to terms that a real fairy was having a conversation with him randomly out of the blue, and about her future love life no less; being curious (and insanely bored) a conversation might help pass the time. Devin thought for a moment. "If I may suggest, maybe just start with casual conversation, ask about hobbies, interests, maybe what you or they want out of the relationship. Ya know, get to know them." Azalea sat down cross-legged, her dress fanning out around her. "Good idea!" She exclaimed. "So, what hobbies do you have?" "Well I enjoy," Devin began then paused. 'Wait a minute.' He thought. Maybe it was not talking to anyone for a week or maybe he was just sluggish from sitting in the warm sun all day. His brain suddenly pieced together who this conversation was referring to. "This life-mate you're referring to," Devin began slowly, "it wouldn't happen to be me would it?" "Yup! Who else would it be about, silly?" There was a slightly awkward silence as Devin processed this information. Devin assumed she was talking about a boy fairy. "Is, is this common amongst your kind?" Devin asked. "Hmm, I wouldn't say it's common but it's not exactly rare either. My mother married an orc." She answered as if it was the most natural thing in the world. Another awkward silence as Devin tried to figure out what in the world this conversation had divulged into. How would that kind of relationship work? Thinking of the most blaring and maybe obvious problem first: "Forgive my ignorance." Isn't there, ya know, a slight size problem among, um, a pairing like that?" He queried. "Fairies are pretty stretchy." She answered, rocking back and forth. "If our life-mate is bigger than what we can handle, we have, other ways to please them." She giggled. Devin's imagination was actively trying to decrypt that last statement. "Ok, but why a human, or more importantly why me?!" "Well," She put her pointer fingers together cutely. "Several reasons: I'm very curious about human culture. I've heard they make super big villages out of trees & stone and there are tons and tons of different people who live together and they cook all kinds of tasty food!" "Also, you didn't look like a scary person. Your horse, even though she is really old, looks like she is strongly loyal to you so I figured you couldn't be a bad person if she trusts you." The information about his horse surprised him. He knew she was getting along in years but not that he had that level of rapport with her. Azalea continued on: "you look like you travel a lot. I've spent all my life in my village and really want to see the world." "And, lastly," Azalea continued in a slightly quieter voice "I, like to be stuffed." She rubbed her thighs together looking at Devin's crotch hungrily. "While I've never taken something quite as big as a human, I could fit you, maybe, probably?" Devin raised an eyebrow at this final reason. Maybe she just wanted a free ride with benefits. Taking a deep breath Devin gazed into her amethyst eyes looking for any type of alternative motive or mischievous but she appeared to be very serious. "Let me take a moment to think, this is all so sudden." "Okie." She chirped. Devin had heard of many inter-demi-human couples though never with a fairy. While he wasn't opposed to the idea he always kind of imagined it would be with a human girl, settling down in a town somewhere and, he wasn't quite sure what he'd do afterward. Azalea already said she wanted to travel and see new places so not settling down appeared to be a plus to her. He was also slightly concerned about her lack of caution. Coming right up to a random stranger, especially one much bigger than her and striking up a conversation out of the blue didn't seem the most sensible thing to do. Humans weren't known to always be the most benevolent of species. Fairies supposedly knew magic so maybe she wasn't as defenseless as she appeared. Mulling over the last issue of size; Azalea said it wouldn't be a problem. While sex alone wasn't a make or break decision he admitted he was slightly aroused by the idea of seeing her petite form wrapped around him. Mulling over these thoughts he looked back at his tiny guest. Devin's eyes widened slightly; she had the front petal of her dress lifted, legs splayed and three fingers stuffed into her cunt and her thumb circling her clit. A small wet puddle was beginning to form under her bottom. Her breathing was slightly heavy. She noticed him looking and smiled sweetly. She removed her fingers and spread her lips, offering a clear view of her vagina drooling a generous amount of lubricant. He was slightly impressed how swollen her lips were, they were downright puffy. He hadn't seen them in their non-aroused state so he wasn't sure she was naturally like that or if it was due to her excitement. She was obviously trying to tip his decision to a yes by offering further incentive. Azalea cocked her head to the side as if saying: "well, will you be my life-mate?" Tearing his eyes away from her cunt back to her eyes: "Is this something you really want? We come from completely different backgrounds and cultures?" "I've spent the last ten years looking for a life-mate, not just among humans but many other demi-humans. You're the first one to have seriously caught my fancy." She explained as she pulled the little hood covering her clit back rubbing it needfully. This whole conversation was surreal to Devin and also mystified him. He didn't think he had any particularly outstanding traits or features that made him stand out to a human, let alone a fairy. "Hypothetically if I did say yes, what would this, union entail?" "Well,” she mused, “I'd perform the love crest ritual, then I'd live with you, go where you go, see and experience all the new things and places we visited. You could show me how humans live, and I could teach you about fairy culture. though it's not very interesting in my opinion. When we camped for the night we could satisfy our needs as life-mates and cuddle afterwards around the fire." She said longingly. The pool continued to increase in size below her crotch. To Devin this sounded pretty reasonable. "I must warn you, while the places I stop have many interesting and fascinating things to see, the journey between them is rather dull." "That's fine, I can suck you off, or paint the passing scenery, masturbate, sing some fairy songs for you, ask you about human culture, you know, get to know each other kind of stuff." She said pragmatically. Devin mentally did a slight double take at her choice of activities to do when bored. He felt himself getting slightly hard thinking about the implications of this relationship. But he was still hesitant. The small amount of information they had so far exchanged did help in imagining their future life together but there were still so many unknowns. The offer was very tempting and he'd admit he had thought about having a companion on his travels many times during the moments just before sleep. Maybe he wasn't thinking entirely logical and more with his bottom half as he watched her fingers caress her seed sized pleasure button. Her expectant eyes continued to gaze at him awaiting his reply. It didn't seem like a bad relationship, she was very cute and her bubbly personality wasn't bad either. He had one last question. "Are you always this horny?" She thought for a moment. "Yes? But I'm usually only open about it to people who I trust or want to be friends with. Or, when I'm trying to sway a certain someone's decision." She winked, stopping her rubbing momentarily to flash him another look. Taking a deep breath Devin said: "Ok, I'll be your life-mate or whatever your custom is. What is this ritual you mentioned we have to do? Find someone to marry/bind us, make a magical pact or something?" Stopping her hand mid shlick, Azalea jumped up excitedly. "Basically the second option. We call it a love crest and it binds the pair together and bestows several benefits." Licking her fingers clean of her juices she dexterously removed her cloak, top and dress. Turning around she bent over and started rummaging around her satchels for something. Devin's eye was instantly drawn to her cute little ass, happily swaying back and forth. He made note her hips and thighs had slightly more thickness than would have been expected on such a tiny frame. Finding what she was looking for she turned around holding out two small glass bottles and a brush. Plopping down in a sitting position once again (avoiding the puddle she made earlier) she leaned back on the benches' backrest and started drawing, or more accurately painting something on her lower abdomen. Watching her for several minutes he remarked: "you're very skilled at painting, it must be hard in that position." "Thanks, it's one of my favorite things to do. I like drawing village life, animals, and pretty things. This is the first time I've drawn a love crest though." "After several minutes Devin was getting the impression he had seen the thing she was drawing somewhere before. Searching his memory, he seemed to recollect seeing a similar shaped thing at an alchemist laboratory once. There were several jars filled with different preserved organs. Then it dawned on him. "Azalea, is that perchance, .your reproductive organs?" "Mmm hmm, my womb and those things that make my eggs I think, I'm not super familiar with anatomy. I was only taught the basics, and how to add and subtract crests to have differing effects." She explained. Not schooled in the arcane arts he had no idea what this meant or if this was a common form of magic or not. It did sort of remind him of the runes he used on occasion when transporting commodities that would spoil easily. He looked at the chilled kegs behind him. He wondered if crests were related or if they were some offshoot branch of magic. "Can you explain to me in more detail what this crest does?" He asked. Without looking up she explained: Crests are used by females with magical affinity. When combined with a male's glyphs the two can,” "A male's what?" Devin interrupted. "Male's with magic affinity use glyphs instead of crests." Azalea clarified. When a crest and glyph user make physical contact of any kind they can share any techniques they've learned or any of their natural abilities. For example demi-humans with exceptional strength, or stamina, or enhanced sensory capabilities. Depending on affinity and compatibility it may take time and practice to become attuned to each other enough to share. Certain non-natural abilities also have the potential of having negative repercussions if the person being shared can't handle them." "Does this mean you could share your ability to fly with me?" Devin asked excitedly. Azalea put her hand on her chin. "I'm not sure, my flight magic only allows me to hover, my wings are what actually enable me to move. In theory if you had wings probably but since you don't you'd just float in place. "What other abilities do you have?" Devin asked. Dipping her brush in the ink. "I can detect living auras within a certain radius and sense physiological changes. "If I'm in danger I can produce a hallucinogenic to confuse people." Devin contemplated her words. "The love crest doesn't sound like it fits either of those categories, what makes it special?" "I suppose you could look at it as a sensory and enhancement crest. Two people who use this and fall in love gain a boost to their magical potency and in time an empathic bond. In other words they can sense the emotions of each other, but just the emotions, not physical sensations or anything like that, and they can't read each other's thoughts either. The empathy link I'm told takes a long time to develop so we probably won't notice it for a while." "Is this the type of pact where if one of the two people gets hurt or dies the other does as well?" Asked Devin hesitantly. "No, not unless you want it to be, it would be a much more elaborate crest and,” Azalea trailed off looking up with concern. "No, no I was just curious, since humans don't live very long I'd hate for you to have your lifespan cut short because of me." Devin assured her. "You don't have to worry about that, when we are bonded you'll have a similar lifespan to mine." She grinned. "I'm not very knowledgeable about fairies, how long do your kind live exactly?" "Northern fairies live around three hundred years but the oldest I've heard sometimes reach four hundred; I'm not sure about the lowland fairies." Devin's draw dropped. "So you mean I'm gonna be able to live for three hundred years or does it cut your lifespan and add it to mine?" "It gets added so we'll both have a long time to get to know each other and be all lovey-dovey." She said dreamily. Devin didn't quite know how to react, what would he do for three centuries? Obviously falling in love with someone for that long had its attraction. The prospect of living essentially three lifetimes was a bit daunting. Would he be a merchant for the first hundred then switch to something else? Possibilities swirled around in his head when Azalea announced she was done. She stood up proudly and thrust her belly out showing her handiwork. The basic shape was indeed in the shape of her womb and ovaries but a lot of detail was added then the basic shape he remembered in the jar. "Aside from the basic crest I added two other special crests." She said pointing to the heart shaped womb portion. Devin bent over to get a better look. Below there was a circle filled with three fourths of some liquid. Above that she had drawn several sperm shaped drawings. He only knew this because the same alchemical lab he thought about earlier had a curious device made of several glass lenses. The owner had let him look at several small thin glass plates of several liquids, semen being one of them. Devin doubted such a device was common. How did she know what they looked like? Veering his thoughts back to her explanation, she continued. "I've basically merged three crests into one. This one denotes a siphoning crest." Pointing to the half-filled circle. "Every time you or I orgasm while touching each other will fill you with energy, and I'll feel a decrease in energy. This is physical energy by the way, not magical energy. The crest updates in real time so when the circle looks like it's empty of liquid I won't be able to physically move but can still cast magic. So I'll expect you to keep me topped off." She gave a playful wink. Devin looked again at the sperm shapes. It was pretty obvious what she wanted as a fuel source. She was in full teacher mode, smugly explaining this crazy magic system. "On either side of this liquid circle I've drawn two curved lines representing my vagina and a narrow channel up through my womb, as well as your essence (when it's present)," pointing to the sperm. "These three drawings combined into what I call a deep focus crest. It's essentially a magnification ability. It magnifies my ability to see and feel EVERYTHING down there: cunt, womb, egg making things." "Ovaries." Devin interjected. "Yes, those things. It'll even let me mentally visualize your essence swimming in." Well that explained how she knew what sperm cells looked like. "Why would you need this kind of crest?" Azalea folded her arms in thought. "Northern fairy magic is centered around our life creating organs. If you think about my womb and the crest being linked like a magical machine, it lets me keep a better eye on the engine to make sure everything is functioning ok. Also it lets me feel stronger orgasms, and," she fidgeted a little, "It's kinda hot watching your essence frantically swimming around searching for my eggs,” She giggled nervously. "Is that weird?" "I think it's an oddly specific kink, but if you're looking for affirmation; if you're happy, I'm happy." Azalea internally sighed with relief. She was worried telling Devin too many of her weirder kinks might make him think less of her in some way. It was true she was horny a lot of the time. But she was also highly curious about all the different aspects of pleasure. She had her favorites of course but was willing to try almost anything for new experiences and it was a bonus if she could share that enjoyment with another. She got little thrills teasing Devin with her titillating actions. But it wasn't only that, she was gently prodding his limits to see what he was comfortable with. So far his mild mannered attitude was making her want him as a life-mate even more. "I have some additional questions." Devin said, breaking into her thoughts. "Are you able to get pregnant?" "I've put a pregnancy blocker around my, what you call them, ovaries, so you can fill me up as much as you want without worry. If for whatever reason the blockers fail I can just absorb your essence as energy before they reach my eggs." "So interspecies pairings can produce offspring?" Devin inquired further. "Of course, how do you think new fairies are made? Offspring are always fairies though, never half breeds. I don't know why, maybe demi-human genes are more dominant.'' "And my last question, what if one of the partners doesn't have any magic affinity?" Azalea brow furrowed. This was something she hadn't considered. "You don't know magic?" She asked, slightly taken aback. "Well no, I'm just a merchant, there are some humans that are educated and study it but it's not something everyone learns." Azalea furrowed her brow in thought. "Well," she said slowly. "Depends what your affinity level is. If you have zero affinity I'll have to supply all the magic to keep the crest stable and to be able to supply both of us when we share my abilities. If you have a latent affinity it's just a matter of training and exercise to awaken it or at the very least make your body aware of it. Either way we'll have to get you tested." Azalea wasn't sure how to get Devin tested. Certain lodestone crystals could ascertain that but they were hard to find and process into a usable form. Azalea looked up at Devin with a naughty expression. "It's difficult to find the tools to figure out your exact affinity but the simplest way to find the answer if you have any affinity at all is right here." Azalea made a circle with her finger and thumb and mimicked pumping something into her mouth and pointed to the sperm drawings on her stomach. Devin's body flushed at her lewd implications. "In either case let's just assume you have some affinity. I'll draw half a supplementary crest on you and supply both our needs till we know for sure." She said, looking at his crotch and licking her lips. Devin swallowed at her slight predatory stare. "So, where are you going to draw the crest?" He asked. Her eyes continued drifting to Devin's crotch several times. Devin noticed this but didn't say anything. After musing for a moment Azalea voiced her thoughts. "I could put it in a similar place as mine, but I don't know where humans focus their magic from. Maybe your life-producing organs." Pointing to Devin's balls. Devin's penis twitched at that implication. Azalea noticed and smiled. "But that seems unlikely. Besides, they will be too busy filling me up." She said rubbing her tummy. "The most logical place I can figure is around the heart and the hand, primarily because I heard somewhere human mages use hand gestures or something to cast spells. I'm gonna need you to remove your shirt." Devin hesitated for a moment before removing his vest and undershirt. Bare-chested he was glad it was still relatively warm this time of year. "Put your hand out palm down please." Devin extended his hand. Azaleas flitted up, ink and brush in hand. "Ok I'm going to begin." The bristles tickled Devin's skin as she applied the ink to his skin. "What's in the ink?" Devin asked. "Some powdered crystals, a few flecks of silver, and me." She quipped. "You? what do you mean you?" Azalea stopped painting, ran her pointer finger between her legs showing Devin a sticky strand of mucus connecting them. It's more magically conductive if I make it when I'm aroused. It's doubly so if I make it when I'm producing an egg. I'll leave it to your imagination when you think I made this batch." She said sticking her tongue out between her teeth playfully. While she worked Devin's eyes drifted to her naked body. She was closer to his eye level so he could see her in more detail. Her breasts definitely were more plump then he imagined a fairy would have since most stories and pictures portrayed them as small, perky or almost flat. Her wings were very similar to dragonfly wings in structure but their shape was more that of butterflies and there were an extra pair. Squinting he noticed they were emitting some kind of, magical haze? Similar to when heated air rises on a hot surface; barely noticeable unless you look closely. That must be the magic she used to float. He thought. "Not to sound rude Azalea, but I noticed you have more, substance to you then what stories often depict fairies looking like." Azalea, understanding his meaning, tensed up a little. "You mean how my hips and breasts are bigger and I have a little more body fat? The fairies you're thinking of live in warmer climates down south. It's cold up here so I guess us northern fairies adapted a bit to help us handle the cold better. Why do you ask? Do you prefer fairies with small boobs and a slim figure?" She looked up at him worriedly. "No, nothing like that, I was just making an observation and trying to fill in the gaps of my fairy knowledge. Actually I think breasts are a bit sexier when they look full, and have a little weight and bounce to them." Azalea pushed chest up a bit with her forearm. "Ya know," she said coyly, "If you like them full, there is a crest I might add later that makes them lactate if that's something that would please you." "I,I,wouldn't be opposed to the idea." Devin swallowed. Azalea giggled and returned to her painting. She was at his shoulder now and working down to his chest. "Could you flip your hand over, it's easier to stand on." Devin did so. His thoughts were still lingering on the milk topic wondering how much they'd produce and what it'd taste like. His merchant brain also wondered if there was a market for fairy milk and who would buy it. "Do you mind if I touch you?" "Of course not, we are about to be life-mates." She said pleased. Devin extended his other hand, gingerly bringing his finger tip down on her head. Even though she wasn't like the other types of fairies she still looked so delicate and he feared hurting her so as carefully as he could he started petting her head. Instinctually she crouched down a little feeling the weight bear down on her. She soon realized what he was trying to do and pushed back, rubbing her head against his finger in response as he stroked her hair. A broad smile stretched across her face and she hummed happily while she worked. Feeling a little braver Devin started exploring her a bit more. He felt the softness of her belly and thighs. She giggled a little and he guessed maybe she was a bit ticklish. Moving further down he lifted her breasts and took note of their weight and firmness wondering how much they'd change filled with milk. She stuck out her ass a bit as he moved around to the backside. It was firm enough to bounce, but still plush enough to snuggle into. Moving to the final area of curiosity he gently traced where her wings connected to her back and along the edge to the tip. She shivered a little at the sensation. "Does it feel good when I do that to your wings?" He asked. "I wouldn't consider them an erogenous zone but they are very sensitive so yes." She mewed. He noticed her cunt was once again leaking, forming a puddle on his palm, he wasn't sure if it was his ministrations or whether she was still horny from earlier or both. "Do you need to, um, take care of that?" Azalea looked down. "I probably should, I was enjoying the denial a little but it's getting harder to focus on painting, if you would be so kind as to assist me." "How may I help?" "Can you fold one of your fingers down please." Devin folded his middle finger so it pointed towards his palm with his pointer and ring pointing up. Azalea floated back to the bench putting her brush and ink jar with her discarded clothes. Returning to his hand she walked over to the extended finger straddling it facing away from him. As she settled down, the sudden pressure leaked more of her juices around his digit, lubing it up. Given how aroused she was and how plump her lips were, Devin was reminded of a wet sponge. "This'll satisfy nicely." Azalea said achingly. She started grinding herself on his second knuckle. Settling into a steady pace, she leaned forward, occasionally pulling her clit hood back rocking her hips for maximum sensation. Watching and listening to the cute moans and gasps from his new horny little friend caused his own arousal to increase and with it a growing erection. He swept back some of her hair behind her ear that had fallen in front of her face Noticing this action Azalea opened her eyes, giving a loving smile. She grabbed his finger tip with both hands and pulled it close giving it sweet kisses and rubbed her cheek against it. "I'm going to give you so many more kisses when we find a chance to snuggle." She said between moans. "I look forward to it." Azalea knew it wouldn't take long to reach her climax. She had been edging herself since they met. She sped up her movements, scraping and mashing her cunt seeking sweet release. "Can I watch your face when you cum Azalea?" Azalea turned gazing into her lover's eyes. "I'm, just, about, ready, to, to, cumming!" Azalea cried as her first orgasm washed through her. Her body tensed, her eyes rolled back and her wings extended to full length fluttering slightly. Devin felt a sudden rush of liquid spread over his finger adding to the moderately large pool on his palm. She grabbed onto his ring finger for extra support as she clenched her thighs together. Devin became suddenly aware of several things happening at once. He noticed a strong pinkish glow emanating from the crest on her abdomen. Her stomach then started to inflate slightly as if being filled with something. Grabbing her swollen belly with her left hand she doubled over as her body released its pleasure. The light glow around her lost some of its intensity as it flowed from her crest into his finger, at the same time her belly deflated slightly. The light flowed from his finger down through his hand, up his arm and into the half finished crest. Upon reaching the end of his half finished crest a sudden hot impact of energy having nowhere to go surged throughout his torso and limbs. Looking back at Azalea her body relaxed momentarily then spasmed again as her second orgasm surged through her radiant body. Again the same thing happened, light transferred, belly deflated. Whereas the first impact felt like stepping outside taking a deep breath and feeling a slight exhilarating intake of oxygen, the second surge caused his body to feel lighter. Looking back at his blissful little fairy, her eyes were still rolled up into her head and her mouth agape. As her third and final orgasm crashed over her she gritted her teeth and whimpered. The now much dimmer light and fully deflated belly disappeared entirely as it left her body and flowed into his. This third impact was greater than the other two combined, he felt empowered, like he could run a marathon or race a horse and never get tired. After a few moments his crest glow dimmed. He was a little glad, he was a bit afraid what a fourth burst of energy would feel like, or what it would do to her. Even though the initial intensity of energy wore off, his faculties still felt very alert and his body amazingly light. He thought back to her explanation of the siphoning crest. 'Is this what it felt like?' Then he remembered the consequences of the transfer. He brought her up to eye level to get a closer look at her exhausted form. Like a sail devoid of wind she splayed over his finger, eyes half lidded, tongue lolled out, taking large lungfuls of air to re-oxygenate her body after such exertion. Lightly stroking her drooping wings she didn't appear to respond. He was worried that maybe she had completely drained that circle thing on her crest and couldn't move. Folding her wings together carefully he flipped her over in his palm. He breathed a sigh of relief, the circle still had a fraction of something in it but was dangerously close to being depleted. He lightly stroked her hair. After a minute or two she regained some sense of her surroundings. Pulling her tongue back into her mouth she swallowed some saliva and refocused her vision. Locking eyes she gave a delighted and gratified grin. "That looked like quite the experience." Devin mused. Azalea smiled tiredly. "Since this is my first love crest I wasn't prepared for the intensity, also it felt so good I might have given it my all plus a little extra. Congratulations, you just took my magic crest virginity." She laughed. Devin wasn't sure how to respond to that. "You look pretty spent, do you need some water or something?" "If you would, we fairies tend to, leak quite a bit when aroused." On hearing this he looked at the thimble amount of love juice he still had in his right palm. Regarding it a moment he brought it to his mouth slurping it up. Azalea's eyes widened in surprise. She watched him swish it around considering the taste, savoring it a moment before swallowing. She may have just unlocked a new fetish, seeing someone drink her juices. "I've never actually tasted myself, how is it?" "It tastes salty and a bit sweet, but leaning heavier on the sweet side. I'll clean you up and then get you some water." "Thank you." She said leaning back. Thinking that he meant to wipe her clean with a cloth or something she squeaked as she was taken between his fingers and brought to his mouth. In one long sensual lick from the bottom of her thighs to the top of her mound her body twitched and shuddered as her oversensitive genitals met the surface of his tongue. Swallowing the little extra liquid he gathered from the 'cleaning' he gently placed her in his lap as he rummaged in a bag hanging on the wagon next to him. "You almost made me gush again doing that." "Sorry, I wondered what it tasted like directly from the source." "I'll let you drink as much as you want next time." She purred. Rifling through a bag he pulled out a flask of water and another little bag. Placing the water to the side he opened up the tinier bag, which happened to be a sewing kit, pulled out a thimble, poured some water into it and handed it to Azalea. Propping herself up she took the thimble and drank a little more than one fourth before handing it back and nestling back into his lap. "I'm gonna take a little nap." She yawned. You earned it, have a good rest little one." "Oh, I like that, you calling me your little one, please use it as my pet name sometimes!" "Sure." "When I wake up I'll take care of this." She said, patting his almost forgotten erection. "I would appreciate that but no hurry, after you have rested." Kissing his penis through his pants she coiled up into a fetal position. As she drifted off she mumbled. "Thank you for being my life-mate." Hear those words, any reservation Devin had about this union disappeared entirely. He felt the beginnings of a strong deep desire to keep his, what was this relationship? Companion? Partner? Bride? All of the above and maybe more. He thought, touching the crest on his chest. In any case he had a strong and growing desire to keep her safe and happy. Feeling a sudden breeze he put his shirt back on, leaving his vest off. He hadn't realized how late it had gotten. All this time his trusty horse had continued to pull them along without much as the slightest input from her driver. This wasn't the first time they had traveled this stretch of road so she probably remembered the route well. Thinking back on what Azalea had said about her, she had pulled his wagon for many years and was nearing retirement age for. He needed to find a place where she could live out her golden years at the next opportunity. He had a place in mind but would have to consult the owners. It was late afternoon and the sun still had a few hours before it set. He should probably find a secluded camping place soon. Unfortunately there were no inns on this stretch of road. He didn't like to be too near the road, especially with a fire. It shouted come rob me to any potential bandits looking for an easy target. Looking down at the small naked form in his lap. She was fast asleep, her chest rising and falling with each breath. He fondly stroked her hair and wondered why he enjoyed it so much. Maybe it was something akin to petting a cute kitten or bunny. "I wonder if she gets cold?" He grabbed his vest and draped a corner of it over her. Scooping up her discarded clothes on the bench next to him he placed them in his bag to make sure they didn't get lost or damaged; although the thought of her floating naked next to him all the time did have a certain appeal. But she also looked really cute in these clothes. "I wonder what she would look like in other outfits?" His imagination swirled with possibilities. The dresses the farmer's daughters wore had a simple and rustic appeal with their laced top dresses, rolled up sleeves and small aprons. On the rare opportunity he had dropped goods off at a rich lord's manor. The maids there were dressed up in an outfit Azalea would look adorable in. Maybe he could get a tailor to make some miniature versions. Several more ideas entered his head, some wholesome, some not so wholesome. In any case he'd ask her about her clothes' craftsmanship later because he was curious about their durability and maybe suggest if she'd be open to the idea of a little dress up. Taking a final look to make sure everything was cleaned up and in order his eyes fell on the puddle she had first made on the bench. He stared at it for a long moment; slowly extended his finger, hovered just above as if trying to come to a decision. Running his finger through the liquid part that hadn't quite dried he brought it close and looked at it. "What kind of pervert am I becoming? First wanting to see her naked or dress her up like a doll, and now wanting to lick her juices from a bench." He thought self-deprecatingly. Shrugging in defeat to his own immoral desire he licked his finger. The taste still had traces of her but much less potent then it had when he experienced it directly from the source. He was sure he'd become addicted to this flavor in time. Dragging his thoughts away to more practical matters he considered how best to take care of her. Should he try to sew her a little sleeping bag and blanket, maybe a pocket in his shirts when and if she got tired or they needed to be more discreet about her presence. What did she eat? Did she eat at all? She mentioned human cuisine so she probably did. What other things wasn't he considering that he needed to to take care of her. Devin sometimes got lost in his own thought processes and tended to over think things. "One thing at a time." He reminded himself. Tearing his mind away back to the most immediate concern, reach a place he felt safe camping at and settle in for the night. Taking the reins, the horse, wagon and its two occupants bounced along down the old king's highway. To be continued in part 2, by Scholarly Mori for Literotica.

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The guilt of success. It's a real thing…like survivors' guilt but the whole doing well when someone else in the room isn't. Do you cringe either when an arts trail is going great for you, or when it isn't… Veering off track a little and giving tips on engagement, being present and generally having fun at real in-person events, because, let's face it, it's That Season! Episode links: Photo by Fotos on Unsplash @peacockartstrail  @abigail.leachceramics @littlespearfineart @clareduguidart @karengeorgeart @gaynorljart @galleryno56 About the podcast Gaynor Leverett-Jaques and Karen George are both full time artists, living and working in South West of the UK, sharing experiences and the ups and downs of living the painting life. You can find more about them on their websites or by following them on instagram where they share their work and practice on a regular basis.  Karen George Art https://www.karengeorgeart.co.uk/ @karengeorgeart on instagram Gaynor Leverett-Jaques https://www.gaynorljart.com/ @gaynorljart on instagram Thanks always to our wonderful sound editor, Ben Leverett-Jaques, who also wrote and performs the opening song 'Strangler Fig' Ben's IMBD page: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7425880/  Ben's Music - Low Cinnabar: https://low-cinnabar.bandcamp.com/album/four-songs-from-the-tree

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We are very excited for this month's Health Transformation Audit with our community member Josh. Today's episode is all about guiding Josh to: Visualize his ideal day to live without regrets and identify what's holding him back. Identify his biggest roadblock to prioritizing consistency and creating sustainable habits. Analyze how he can incorporate a "gluten lite" lifestyle while striving toward a 90/10 lifestyle, and still enjoying food and wine. Create a plan with clear action steps to continue the habits he has developed over the last year, like participating in our 7-day liver detox, and to begin adding new, small steps to his everyday life. Learning through others' experiences in these health transformation audits is a great way to kick-start your journey to finding your art of living well. We would love to have you come on our show for your own Health Transformation Audit. Tune into Episodes 121, 126, 130, 133 & 138 to learn more about this monthly experience that we are providing for The Art of Living Well Podcast Community Members; we want you too! Sign up for your very own 15 minute Health Transformation Audit Now.The Art of Living Well Podcast is for educational purposes only and does not take the place of advice from a licensed medical practitioner. ----------------------------------------------------------- Thanks to our amazing Sponsor, Good Health Saunas.  Good Health Saunas is proud to provide top-of-the-line infrared saunas that deliver the most impactful results for overall health and wellness. For more information and for your special discount please visit, Www.goodhealthsaunas.com and mention The Art of Living Well Podcast. ----------------------------------------------------------- Fall 7-Day Functional medicine liver detox starts Sept. 17th!  Register here! ----------------------------------------------------------- Ask us a question/make a recommentation We'd love to hear from you! Click here to share your feedback and suggestions. ----------------------------------------------------------- Sign-up for your 15 minute Health Transformation Audit - Click here. ----------------------------------------------------------- Need more protein in your day? Check out these amazing, high quality products from Kion, especially their essential amino acids, which we both use daily. Use code 'ARTOFLIVING' for a discount off your purchase. ----------------------------------------------------------- Let us help you get to the root cause of your unwanted symptoms. Schedule a 15 minute consultation to discuss at-home functional medicine lab testing here. ----------------------------------------------------------- How can you support our podcast? Apple users, please subscribe and review our show on Apple Podcasts,we make sure to read them all. Android users, please be sure to subscribe to our show on Google Podcasts so that you don't miss any of the action. Tell a friend about The Art of Living Well Podcast® and our community programs. Share your favorite episode on social media and don't forget to tag us @theartofliving_well. Subscribe to our Youtube chanel Shop our Favorite Products: https://www.theartoflivingwell.us/products Connect with us on social media: IG: @theartofliving_well FB: theartoflivingwell Get on our list so you don't miss out on announcements, programs and events. You can download our guests' favorite reads here. Learn more about your hosts: Marnie Dachis Marmet Stephanie May Potter

Veering off into time rather than just space, join us for a full spoiler review & analysis of Lucasfilm's current (and likely last) adventure with Indiana Jones! We give the full Unknown Regions treatment to "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny" as we let our opinions on Indy 5 loose, as well as deep dive into the possible symbolism and metaphor of this delightful and at times unexpectedly moving film. There's a lot going on under the surface of this Indiana Jones adventure, so we hope you enjoy our discussion!

In today's episode, Shelley and Phil kick off Idaho Wine Month with a bang, tasting through two wines from the Veer Wine Project. Veer Wine Project is a small, family-owned winery located in Boise, Idaho and was founded in 2017 by Will Wetmore, a young winemaker with a passion for making delicious, affordable wines.  The winery's name, Veer, is a Hindi word that means "to dare." The name reflects Will Wetmore's willingness to experiment and take risks in his winemaking. #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #CheersingWines this episode:2022 Veer Wine Project Rêverie Reisling ($22 at the winery)

Comedian, podcaster, and paranormal enthusiast David Race joins us this week to talk about his starts in broadcasting, interning on the Howard Stern Show, his transition into standup comedy, and his podcast “Monstrosity with David Race”.   "Monstrosity" is David's latest podcast creation. Episodes feature celebrities chatting with David, and a paranormal expert. The show unfolds and changes from minute to minute... Veering from incredible celebrity interviews with unique questions, to terrifying tales, and comedy gold. "Monstrosity with David Race" has been a hit from its inception... Debuting in iTunes Top 200 and Stitcher Top 100 in Week 1! Check it out at MonstrosityPodcast.com! DavidRace.com Insta: @Monstrosity_Pod Twitter: @MonstrosityPod CannedAirPodcast.com Twitter: @CannedAirPod Instagram: @Canned_Air If you'd like to show your support, you can either visit our Patreon page at Patreon.com/CannedAirPod or you can leave us a review on iTunes! Thanks for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, I share my personal experience of feeling burnt out and exhausted in 2022 due to veering off in a direction that was not aligned with my original intentions and vision for my business. I discuss the importance of looking back and being honest with oneself in order to achieve a more balanced and purposeful life. Main Points: Living a more balanced life with purpose is what everyone wants for their business. Veering off in a direction not aligned with one's original vision can lead to burnout and exhaustion. Looking back and being honest with oneself is crucial to uncovering what is making one feel burnt out. Bigger and faster is not always the best approach for a business. Not paying attention to the direction one is going in can harm one's well-being and erode joy. I share tips and suggestions to help listeners stay aligned with their original vision and achieve a more balanced and purposeful life. I encourage listeners to be honest with themselves and revisit their original vision for their business to avoid burnout and achieve a more balanced and purposeful life. They emphasize the importance of paying attention to the direction one is going in and being mindful of one's well-being and joy. By taking these steps, listeners can create a successful and fulfilling business. FOLLOW US Sherose Instagram Sherose Tik Tok Sherose Facebook Want to work with us? Click here!

Mornings start the same, 99% of the time - yesterday was a 1% day.  I skipped my morning routine and my day didn't completely fall apart

Danielle Doggett againThis is the women that is building a wooden cargo ship in the Costa Rican jungle (listen to her first appearance on the Aronnax Podcast here) has just bought a second vessel in Europe and about to put it on trade shipping Colombian coffee to American coffee lovers, and is now doing the rounds to secure financing for a fleet of wind powered (steel) container ships.Where on the wind does she get the energy?Full transcript of this episode at:https://fathom.world/aronnax-veering-windward/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/aronnax. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Veering wildly between reflections on death and bodies in the contemporary world, jokes about professional wrestling, ambulances passing by, rumination on how ancient people thought about burial and the afterlife, and with a major and free idea for others for a publication (hint: where do people who attend megachurches get buried?)—this is what you need for Halloween. Or any time. We're back for the 8th season and 4th year of new podcast episodes from Weird Religion. The skulls we're talking about have their own Wikipedia page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plastered_human_skulls Some more on the skulls: https://www.ashmolean.org/jericho-skull Archaeologist Dr. Karina Croucher: https://www.bradford.ac.uk/staff/kcroucher; https://twitter.com/karinaktc Paul Bearer (WWF/WWE): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Bearer Brian's paper on the buried infant at Ashkelon: https://bit.ly/3DnEiil

As someone who wants to give generously with greater impact, wouldn't you want to have information on how your dollar makes a difference in the lives of the people you're helping? Wouldn't you be a more cheerful and inspired giver when you see how your money changes lives? There is data and information that can tell you if you are creating a greater impact with your giving as there are independent organizations that have made it their mission to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of charitable organizations.We are joined today by Jay Dykstra of Bless Big to talk about assessing the cost-effectiveness of nonprofit and charitable organizations. Veering away from traditional methods of evaluating charities, these organizations like Bless Big, use progressive metrics when reviewing track records of nonprofits. As Jay highlighted, we should learn how to invest our resources in ways that both create financial interests and more importantly, greater human impact. After all, says Jay, that's where Jesus spent a good amount of his time - creating a greater impact on the lives of people.Key Points From This Episode: What led to the founding of Bless Big and how did it start? What is Bless Big's mission, scope and purpose?Why do Jay and his wife maintain their practice of setting a cap on their own personal expenditures?What metric does Jay use in measuring the impact of non-profit operations both secular and Christian?Jay's advice for parents who want to develop in their kids the mindset that giving to others outside of oneself is normal and should be practiced.What gift has Jay given that has created the most impact?What three organizations does Jay find merit for advocacy investing and are part of Bless Big charities?How can one be generous with one's influence?What kinds of failures did Jay encounter in their mission and what did he learn from them?Jay's advice on how to grow in generosity.The most influential person, book, podcast, and information that has impacted or changed the course of Jay's lifeLinks Mentioned in Today's Episode:Bless BigFaith Comes By HearingHelen Keller international's Vitamin A Supplementation ProgramNever ThirstCharity NavigatorGiveWellCharity WatchECFAROI MinistryEffective AltruismClick to Find out more about our upcoming event: "Crafting Your Kingdom Investing Thesis" About Jay DykstraJason “Jay” Dykstra is an experienced medical doctor, board certified as a diagnostic radiologist. He is the founder of Bless Big, a free and simple online hub maximizing the research-proven impact of charity donations. He is also the founder of worldwidehousechurch.org which organizes free small group or house church meetups anytime, anywhere, and with whoever is safest and from which a user-friendly database of global teachers/topics, worship options, and high-impact charities are offered. Jay is also the author of Healing Hereafter, a free ebook series exploring rational and refreshing answers to many difficult faith questions at jasondykstrawrites.com.

COTTO'S LATEST BOOK, 'Eye for an Eye,' on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Eye-Liberty-Murder-Pursuit-Revenge-at/dp/B0B2V23YDX/ WANT TO SUPPORT 'Cotto/Gottfried?' No worries about size -- the thought really counts: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme2/CottoGottfried. Just for the record (obvious as it may seem), Cotto Gottfried Inc. is a FOR-PROFIT enterprise, so NOTHING you send it is tax deductible. Cheers! PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO 'C/G' on one (or more -- maybe even all) of the following podcasting platforms ASAP: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1494171864 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1X7N1Xw0EstfhuqjAVI6VB Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/rpzzk0z8 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/anchor-podcasts-provider-2/cottogottfried#/ Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xMWY0M2IyOC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1494171864/cotto-gottfried Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/Cotto%2FGottfried-id2556945 Anchor: https://anchor.fm/cotto-gottfried Radio Public: https://radiopublic.com/cottogottfried-6VZegX

Veering away from formal education to pursue a particular career direction is a pretty risky move. But with the right motivation and a clear purpose, you can ultimately achieve your own idea of success. Dan Petrozzo postponed going to college to work at Bell Labs and write a book when he was 20 years old, and these decisions set the course for his many achievements along the way. Sitting down with J.R. Lowry, he looks back on his long journey of working in financial services, starting a staffing agency, selling a cloud computing company, all the way to becoming a partner with Oak HC/FT. Dan shares valuable insights about the pitfalls of running a huge-scale program, the strengths and weaknesses of being an entrepreneur, and the technologies that excite him the most.

What are they Akashic Records? What kind of information does it hold? Can anyone access the Records? Akashic trainer and author, Lisa joins us to give a thorough overview of the Records. In episode 159, the Soul's evolutionary journey; Soul families; Soul contracts; Understanding your choices; Veering off your path; The hierarchy of the Akashic Record Keepers; Channeled message from the Record Keepers Visit Lisa at https://akashicknowing.com/ Thanks for Exploring the Mystical Side of Life with us. Our mission is to encourage you to think outside the box, to expand your horizons and open your mind to new perspectives and possibilities. We delve into spirituality, mysticism, metaphysics, and the worlds of energy, thought, intuition, manifestation, consciousness, alternative healing, and more. If you enjoyed this conversation and wish to support our podcast, please like, comment and share our channel. Contributions (any amount) can be made to https://paypal.me/thoughtchange. Thank you! We appreciate all donations. Exploring the Mystical Side of Life is now on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/exploringthemysticalsideoflife/ Visit Linda Lang at https://ThoughtChange.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thoughtchange123 Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThoughtChange1 YouTube ThoughtChange: https://bit.ly/3kLyGVa ThoughtChange on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/linda.lang.thoughtchange --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thoughtchange/message

Welcome Back to another JobTlks Podcast. On this episode of JobTlks, the crew discusses generating buy-in. To kick the show off, Will talks about an upcoming event; the #Heroescup hockey tournament. On June 10th-12th, 2022 The Heroes Cup Hockey Tournament, presented by Bfit, will take place at the New England Sports Center in Marlborough, Ma. This tournament is all public safety: Firefighters, police, Emergency Medical Services, Military, & Veterans. And there's no better place to host a live episode of JobTlks. Join the crew live at 12:30 on Saturday June 11th. We will have our Very first guest, and it's a big one. Jason Patton from #Firedepartmentchronicals and #firedeptcoffee will be joining us live on the stage at the tournament. And there's more! We will be giving out prizes to people in the audience AND to people who join us in the live chat. So tune in at 1230 on June 11th! https://www.youtube.com/c/FireDepartmentChronicles https://www.youtube.com/c/FireDeptCoffee https://www.heroscupfoundation.com/bfit-heroes-cup On to the main content. This week Will wants to discuss generating #buyin. What is buy-in and how do you achieve it? Is it something you even want? Will shares a personal story of why buy-in is important to him. In doing some research on the topic, will came across articles that say buy-in is not what you want. Instead, they argue you want #ownership. Join the crew in a free discussion on their take of ownership Vs buy-in, what it means to them, and how and why they want to achieve it. Be sure to leave us feedback on your thoughts on the topic. To round out this shorter episode, the fan favorite, #questionoftheday. Veering away from food topics, Will asks everyone what their most prized possessions are. Antique firearms, family heirlooms, military memorabilia, and even dogs are on the list. Listen along as they share their most prized possessions and why they mean so much to them. What about you? Thank you, as always, for joining us and for your support. We couldn't do this without you, our viewers and listeners. See you next week!

In this podcast I argue, yes argue, that we need more nudgers and fewer shovers.  Veering between two extremes just is not effective.  And more thoughts on the recent abortion bill and Ukraine. https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2022/may/11/xi-jinping-step-down-rumors-suggest-amid-harsh-chi/ https://www.yahoo.com/news/senate-leaders-push-quick-ok-174047615.html https://www.wsj.com/articles/chuck-schumers-radical-abortion-bill-senate-democrats-roe-v-wade-womens-health-protection-act-11652133702

In this episode Robert Leeming speaks to Massimo Resta, Partner at Zouk Capital, the London-based private-equity business that was responsible for raising the successful Charging Infrastructure Fund.During the episode, Robert and Massimo discuss the ongoing investment of the fund, the rise and fall of the SPAC deal, the investability of charging infrastructure and the long-term prospects for this exciting sector.

On today's episode, Rosenberg, SGG, and Dip begin with a breakdown of pickles. Then, they discuss some NXT news, Bianca Belair's promotion of Amanda Serrano last week, and some predictions from Rogue Diperstein. Plus, an extended mailbag segment where the guys hear from the fans about more bagel takes, Dip's podcasting prowess, and much more. Hosts: Peter Rosenberg, Stat Guy Greg, and Dip Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We discuss chapters 27-36 of Sujata Massey's 'The Bombay Prince', the third novel in the Perveen Mistry series. Veering from disarmingly peaceful to chaotically confronting effortlessly and bewilderingly, Perveen Mistry is on the tail of Freny's killer, but someone else is on hers. Can justice be done before the danger proves too great? Will Herds finally get to witness the almighty kiss he's been so desperately waiting for?We also chat about the culmination of our Indian leg of the Murder Mystery World Tour. In a journey full of familiar tales, we talk our key takeaways and favourite insights from this surprisingly consistent journey of subcontinental diversity. We hear from Sulari Gentill at BAD: Sydney Crime Writers' Festival 2021, as well as Nev March, Abir Mukherjee, and RV Raman from previous episodes in this leg, all of which you can hear in full on the podcast.

Editors' Picks:Rich: Andrew Stuttaford's piece “Let Them Eat Lentils”Alexandra: Charlie's piece “The Democrats Are Building Themselves a Suicide Machine"Jim: John Fund's piece "Veering from the Smog of War TV to Humanitarian Clarity"Dominic: Nate's piece "Most Americans Are Moving On from Covid. Progressive Elites Aren't"Light Items:Rich: The Medieval World podcastAlexandra: Going to a 1-year-olds birthday partyJim: Dauphine's RestaurantDominic: Officially becoming a VA resident  

Welcome to It's A Wonderful Podcast!! Veering into slightly unusual territory on this week's main show as Nolan joins Morgan to talk an under-the-radar 70s Horror movie where a mutant baby goes on a killing spree. With special effects by Rick Baker, a score from Bernard Herrman and plenty of thought provoking metaphors, this is much more than the splatterfest you may think; IT'S ALIVE (1974)!! IT'S A WONDERFUL PODCAST SHIRTS: https://www.teepublic.com/user/g9design Sub to the feed and download now on Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & more and be sure to rate, review and SHARE AROUND!! Keep up with us on Twitter: Podcast: https://twitter.com/ItsAWonderful1 Morgan: https://twitter.com/Th3PurpleDon Nolan: https://twitter.com/nolandean27 Keep being wonderful!! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/itsawonderfulpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/itsawonderfulpodcast/support

No Simple Road is super stoked this week to bring you Lespecial! Lespecial carves their own sonic path in modern music, creating their signature blend of “heavy future groove”. The power of the trio's fresh synthesis of varied and divergent influences doesn't underestimate the listener, reflecting a post-modern cultural climate in which fans have the space on their aural palette for J Dilla, Radiohead, King Crimson and Fela Kuti. Veering from Hip-Hop to Metal, Prog to House, pensive Indie-Rock to apocalyptic Dub, leaving room for head banging and hip swaying alike, while still representing a unified sound and vision!We talk with Luke, Rory, and Johnny about everything from the new album 'Ancient Homies', bands that have influenced their sound, diversity of interests, Horror movies, and our first concerts, to the news of their livestream this Friday 3/12 where they will be recreating Primus' 'Frizzle Fry'! This is a blast of a conversation!SONG AT THE BEGINNING OF THE EPISODE IS: 'The Vessel' from the album Ancient Homies.SONG AT THE END OF THE EPISODE IS: 'Snell's Fleet' from the album Ancient Homies.For more on Lespecial including merch and news head over to: lespecial.netLespecial's 'Primus 'Frizzle Fry' Livestream on 3/12/21 @ 8pm Eastern/ 5pm Pacific can be found at:youtube.com/lespecialfacebook.com/lespecialand loudswell.comBecome a Patron of No Simple Road On Patreon.comFREE SHIPPING FROM Shop Tour Bus Use The PROMO CODE: nosimpleroadFor 20% off Sunset Lake CBD PROMO CODE: NSR20 For 10% off Electric Fish Lights PROMO CODE: NSR INTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH OUR GRATITUDE AND THE PERMISSION OF:ESCAPER and CIRCLES AROUND THE SUNINTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH OUR GRATITUDE AND THE PERMISSION OF:CHILLDREN OF INDIGOLeave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts!No Simple Road is part of OSIRIS MEDIA. Osiris is creating a community that connects people like you with podcasts and live experiences about artists and topics you love. To stay up to date on what we're up to, visit our site and sign up for our newsletter. Osiris works in partnership with JamBase, which connects music fans with the music they love and empowers them to go see live music!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.