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  Thank you for tuning in to Episode 295 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my website.   This week's segments included:   Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Brainstorming From the Armchair Some Years Later Knitting in Passing In my Travels KAL News Events On a Happy Note Quote of the Week   Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins   Some Bunny Loves You Socks Yarn: Hypnotic Yarn Plush Sock in the Some Bunny Loves You Colorway (Yarnable April 2023 colorway) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page About the colorway- cream base with speckles of purple, blue, rust. Yarnable Subscription Box Affiliate Link. Get $5 off with coupon code BostonJen   Belle the Butterfly #3 Pattern: Belle the Butterfly $4 pattern from Theresascrochetshop on Etsy Hook: C Yarn: leftover DK yarn from stash Ravelry Project Page   On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins   Cold Goat Farm Spinning Project Fiber: Cold Goats Farm; believe it is a merino/mohair batt (8oz) in a natural, undyed cream color Ravelry Project Page Twist direction: singles = Z plied = S This means when I'm spinning, my wheel is spinning clockwise and when plying my wheel is moving counter-clockwise. Progress: 3rd bobbin done and onto the 4th. This is the batt that never ends! Getting closer but still not done.   Calendula Christmas Quilt Pattern: Calendula Quilt by Elena Fedotova available on Ravelry for $7.50 US. Yarn: Big Twist Value Solids in Ivory, Deep Red, Varsity Green, Aqua, Medium Rose, Gray Hook:  G (4.0 mm) Ravelry Project Page I used Canva to help me figure out color placement to extend out the quilt pattern. I am seaming squares using the Mattress Stitch. I had the 2 color (on the diagonal) granny square memorized but totally forgot how to do those. Here's a helpful video I found that helped refresh my memory. Goal: 6 per week Progress: 19 2 weeks ago & 12 last week (week 7 & 8)- 106 in 8 weeks- avg/13 per week 129 not attached and 48 attached. Current draft is 18 rows and 16 columns- 288 squares. 177 done/ 111 to go- 61% done   Let the Mystery Unravel 2023 Blanket of Calm Pattern: Blanket of Calm by Casapinka (free crochet pattern) Yarn: Woolen Women Fibers- Let the Mystery Unravel subscription + Cascade Heritage Sock yarn in the Forged Iron Colorway Hook: 3.25 mm (D) Ravelry Project Page You can find my Let the Mystery Unravel Unboxing Video on YouTube in this Playlist I started in September 2023- due to finish in August 2024. This month, I finished the squares for the last month's kit.   Let's Get Basted Socks Yarn: Hypnotic Yarn Plush Sock in the Let's Get Basted Colorway (Yarnable November 2024 colorway) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page About the colorway- cream with gray, purple, tan/brown and small blips or orange. Spiral pooling. Progress: about 2 inches away from heel of the first sock.   David... Fold in the cheese socks Yarn: Legacy Fiber Artz in the David...Fold in the cheese!!!! colorway (with cream/gray mini skein) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page Progress- almost to heel on the first sock     Brainstorming I was inspired by Jenna(716knit) at the Fiber Witch Festival, had on a marled scrappy shawl that was gorgeous! It got me thinking that I really want to start something with my Legacy Fiber Artz minis from previous year advents. Maybe a Granny Stripe blanket? Or perhaps another Recollections crochet blanket. I made one in the summer of 2022 (check out my Ravelry Project Page). It uses fingering weight yarn held triple and treble crochets. You work each row right to left and cut each time. between each set of clusters you use a main color. Debating using Fibernymph 10g minis from last year's advent for those rows (notes say it used- about 8g per row but that's held triple which might just be too annoying). I'm debating making a smaller blanket that will live on the backseat of my car, draped over. Mostly for the pop of color with my gray interior but I bet the kids would use it when they're back there. I'd also like to make a crocheted granny square tank top for the summer so I could potentially use some of my minis for that. Do you have any ideas for me?   From the Armchair   The Wandering Purl YouTube channel- I have a Gilmore Girls sock sized bag from Bethany and I know lots of you are fans of her, but I didn't realize she had a channel!  Enjoying her content, check it out. White Lotus- Season 3: it was a slow burn of a season with some seriously cringy content but I loved how the finale came together.   Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases.   Some Years Later I wore my Construction Zone top April 4th.   Construction Zone Pattern: Construction Zone by Heidi Kirrmaier ($7.50 US knitting pattern) Yarn: Tempting Ewe Yarns Luxe Aran (90% Merino/10% Silk) in the Grey Goose Colorway. 2 skeins 340 yards total Needles: US 9 | 5.5 mm Ravelry Project Page   I've been wearing my handknit sweaters as April has been cold and rainy! Aurealis (Ravelry Project Page) Silverlining (Ravelry Project Page) Freewheeler (Ravelry Project Page) Mom's socks   Knitting in Passing   At a recent rehearsal for Kiss Me Kate, my fellow cast member, Janet, told me about this yarn company her friend Katie Aucella owns called Claws Out Yarn- here's a link to her shop. You can also find Claws Out Yarn on YouTube Channel & Instagram   In My Travels Tune in to hear more about my trip to the Fiber Witch Festival in Salem. I loved meeting up with friends, Monique (Windswept Monique on Instagram) who brought me 2 skeins of beautiful wool yarn that she's allergic to, to sell/raffle off for FearLESS Living Fund. I met up with Ryan kollerskrafts and Jenna 716knit and shopped around with them and we grabbed lunch after. It's always a joy to see bag maker and podcast sponsor Jess of Stitched by Jessalu. Into the Whirled- Cris + James who were there selling jewelry which you can find under the shop name westand28. I believe they will be at Maryland Sheep & Wool. Check them out on Instagram too. They had beautiful handdyed silk cordage bracelets with sterling silver. Each color has meaning. I couldn't decide!   Heart pendant (similar to this one). Mom- fine silver (.999) metal clay. Jess also introduced me to Fiber Witch Festival organizers Ana Campos (Circle of Stitches). Emily  (Kitty with a Cupcake). I purchased a progress keeper that's a floppy disk in yellow w/ a rainbow on it. Dragon Hoard Yarn- Myth Fingering in one of her show special colorways- Gardens of Persephone I purchased a project bag (Gardener's Magical Craft Shelf bag) and beautiful sticker with hand drawn art from Dawn Kathryn I had lunch with Ryan and Jenna at Turner's Seafood I visited Circle of Stitches yarn store in Salem. I purchased a mini skein from Cryptic Hollow Fibers, 9 inch circular socks needles from ChiaoGoo. & 2 cute stickers. I was so happy to run into Val (valtherizzle) as I was checking out! I also shopped at Modern Millie's, Re-find (2 pairs of earrings) & Oak & Moss- where I purchased a lemon button fern.   KAL News The Splash Pad Party kicks off soon! It will be our 10th year (even though yes we took last year off). Mark your calendars: June 1- July 31   Events Gore Place Sheep Sheering Festival- Saturday April 26 from 10a-5p in Waltham, MA. Connecticut Sheep & Wool: Saturday April 26 from 9a-4p in North Haven, CT Yarncentrick: May 2 in Fredrick, MD Maryland Sheep & Wool: May 3 & 4 in West Friendship, MD New Hampshire Sheep and Wool:  May 10-11 in Deerfield, NH Sheep & Wool Festival at Coggeshall Farm: May 17 in Bristol, RI Massachusetts Sheep & Wool: May 24 & 25- Cummington, MA   On a Happy Note I found old photos of theater and dance friends which I brought to rehearsal. My friend and I went to Gretchen Rubin's Q&A for her new book Secrets of Adulthood (Amazon Affiliate link). Dan and I went to the Oligo Nation Gala to support our friend John who was receiving an inspiration award. I wore a fun dress from Poshmark and Mom's jewelry. Kris' birthday dinner at a local mexican restaurant. Dad, Jeff and I enjoyed a video chat organized by my cousin Jimmy. Repotting some plants. Hoping they take. Dinner with Megg at Scutari in Hanover, MA I visited Vico Style on Charles St in Boston- found 2 dresses that could work for Kiss Me Kate & 1 just for me. Visited with my Dad, Millie and Garret over the weekend and we decorated for Easter. Rehearsal for Kiss Me Kate is going well!   Quote of the Week   Sometimes we should express our gratitude for the small and simple things like the scent of the rain, the taste of your favorite food, or the sound of a loved one's voice. -Joseph B. Wirthlin   ------ Thank you for tuning in!   Contact Information: Check out the Down Cellar Studio Patreon! Ravelry: BostonJen & Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group Instagram: BostonJen1 YouTube: Down Cellar Studio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio Sign up for my email newsletter to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio Check out my Down Cellar Studio YouTube Channel Knit Picks Affiliate Link Bookshop Affiliate Link Yarnable Subscription Box Affiliate Link FearLESS Living Fund to benefit the Blind Center of Nevada Music -"Soft Orange Glow" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/ Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases.  

  Thank you for tuning in to Episode 292 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos are available on my website.    This week's segments included:   Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Brainstorming Some Years Later Crafty Adventures Knitting in Passing In my Travels KAL News Events On a Happy Note Quote of the Week   Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Stitched by Jessalu . Find Jessalu at NETA Spa in Freeport, Maine from February 28-March 2:  check out the event page on Facebook at https://facebook.com/events/s/netaspa2025/. FearLESS Living Fund bags available now- click here. 30% of sales go to our FearLESS Living Fund.   Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins   Freckled Whimsy 2024 Advent Socks Yarn: Freckled Whimsy Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page   Stranger Things 2 Socks Yarn: Desert Vista Dyeworks Viso base (75% SW Merino/25% Nylon) in the Stranger Things 2 Self Striping Colorway Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page   On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins   Woolens & Nosh 2024 Advent Socks #2 Yarn: Woolens & Nosh SW Targhee Sock Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page Progress- nearly to toe of first sock   Ebb & Flow Socks Yarn: Woolens & Nosh SW Targhee Sock in the Ebb & Flow colorway Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page   Aurealis Pattern: Aurealis by Jennifer Steingass Needles: US 6 (4.0 mm) & US 4 (3.5 mm) Yarn: Cloudborn Fibers Highland DK in the Gray Heather colorway (MC) & Junction Fiber Mill Making Tracks DK in the Vermont Vice colorway (CC) Size: C   Calendula Christmas Quilt Pattern: Calendula Quilt by Elena Fedotova available on Ravelry for $7.50 US. Yarn: Big Twist Value Solids in Ivory, Deep Red, Varsity Green, Aqua, Medium Rose Hook:  G (4.0 mm) Ravelry Project Page granny squares- 1 color or 2 (colors on each half a diagonal) I used Canva to help me figure out color placement to extend out the quilt pattern. I am seaming squares using the Mattress Stitch. I started working on this after being inspired by NDJen04's video about her scrappy blanket- you can find that find on YouTube. I had the 2 color (on the diagonal) granny square memorized but totally forgot how to do those. Here's a helpful video I found that helped refresh my memory.   Brainstorming   I'd like to knit a balaclava for skiing Convertible Balaclava by Poppy Shop- available on Ravelry, Etsy & Poppy Shop website for $9.50 Canadian (worsted weight yarn, ribbed below nose) Crayon Balaclava by Mia Filisch- available on Ravelry for free. Calls for Aran weight yarn- 3 sizes. would need to gauge swatch and see if I can adjust for lighter yarn. Stripes Ski Mask by Leisure Arts- available on their website for $5.99. See link on Ravelry as well.   I'm also debating something that goes over ski helmet and maybe a fair isle fingering weight sweater for me!   Some Years Later   Love the set that matches my ski coat. Winter Carnival Hat by Margaret Stauffacher- Ravelry Project Page (DK fair isle) In a Fog Mittens by Allison O'Mahony - Ravelry Project Page Drawn Together cowl by Shana Cohen- Ravelry Project Page   Crafty Adventures Millie and Hattie wanted to get crafty during their birthday sleepover. We bought some supplies at the Dollar Tree & Millie brought a paper bead making kit I gave her for Christmas. Check out Episode 2 of Millie Makes on the Down Cellar Studio Youtube Channel. For fibery crafts, Millie shared some progress on her Dads hat, Hattie practiced treadling on my spinning wheel and Hattie & I made pompoms. I want to turn mine into a garland.   Knitting in Passing I met a lovely listener named Emily in an elevator at work!   In My Travels Last weekend, my brother Jeff and 2 of his kids- Riley and Garret, my friend Megg, her daughter Hattie, son Oisin & Oisin's girlfriend Ginger and I all went skiing at Sunday River in Maine.   KAL News Pigskin Party '24 #DCSPigskinParty24 Tune in to hear if you won one of our 12 Grand Prizes. I will email winners in about a week, to give you time to tune in.   Events Wayland Winter Farmers' Market- Farm Fiber Days: March 9, 2025 at Russell's Garden Center in Wayland, MA Knit North Yarn Crawl: March 13-16. Boston Public Market Fiber Fest- Sunday March 23 from 10a-5p. Free Admission Knit for Food a thon April 5th  http://www.nelkindesigns.com/index.cfm/page/knitathon/knitathon25.htm  sign up the first weekend in February. Fiber Marketplace- April 5th at the Union Bluff Hotel in York, Maine (kick off party on the 4th at the Yarn Sellar store) Fiber Witch Festival: April 11-13 in Salem, MA. Gore Place Sheep Sheering Festival- Saturday April 26 from 10a-5p in Waltham, MA. Connecticut Sheep & Wool: Saturday April 26 from 9a-4p in North Haven, CT Yarncentrick: May 2 in Fredrick, MD Maryland Sheep & Wool: May 3 & 4 in West Friendship, MD Sheep & Wool Festival at Coggeshall Farm: May 17 in Bristol, RI Massachusetts Sheep & Wool Festival- May 24 & 25 in Cummington, MA   On a Happy Note I took Millie and Hattie to the new Paddington in Peru movie which was really cute. Using Hattie's Shadow Play Book- Wizard of Oz book before bed! Pancakes in the morning! We brought dinner to a friend who has been facing medical challenges (and thankful Dad let us cook at his house when we lost power)! Dinner with my first boss and her partner. They spoiled me rotten and it was so great catching up. Silly braids for skiing! Megg gifted me 3 skeins of alpaca yarn from her trip to the Azores! 50g skeins in white, gray and a peachy/pink! Can't wait to use them. New haircut!   Quote of the Week   Sometimes you are aware when your great moments are happening and sometimes they arise from the past. Perhaps it's the same with people. -JAMES SALTER   ------   Contact Information: Check out the Down Cellar Studio Patreon! Ravelry: BostonJen & Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group Instagram: BostonJen1 YouTube: Down Cellar Studio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio Sign up for my email newsletter to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio Check out my Down Cellar Studio YouTube Channel Knit Picks Affiliate Link Bookshop Affiliate Link Yarnable Subscription Box Affiliate Link FearLESS Living Fund to benefit the Blind Center of Nevada Music -"Soft Orange Glow" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/ Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases.      

Welcome to the Official Talkin' Shop Podcast, hosted by Brandon Bombardo and Nick Peters from ShopSabre. This episode dives into the key differences between equipment dealers and direct manufacturers. While dealers act as intermediaries offering products from multiple brands, direct manufacturers like ShopSabre provide a direct connection to the design, engineering, and support of the machines they create, ensuring a more comprehensive partnership. Weekly featured segments include "Internet is Broken," "Customer Questions," "Motivational Quote of the Week," and "Question for the Audience." Motivational Quote of The Week:Sometimes later, becomes never – do it today!    Follow us for daily CNC content on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shopsabre Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shopsabre X/Twitter: https://x.com/ShopSabreCNC TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shopsabre LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shopsabre-cnc/ 

Each englische Woche, the Bundesliga's term of endearment for the 10-day run of three match days in rapid succession, we get a chance to take stock of each team's form. A few teams pass their test with flying colors and come out with new confidence; an English week without points can be enough to send another team into deep crisis. Matt and Nik zoom in on the sides for which the gauntlet was particularly telling then look ahead to Champions League action where the Swiss cheese model is nearing full maturity.

There are just five House sitting days of Parliament left. They will feel like a warm down after what happens prior – five tough days of government scrutiny, with help from Parliament's watchdog. The House chats with Mark Evans and Lyndsey Gibson from the Office of the Auditor General about Scrutiny Week. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Welcome back to another exciting episode of KFR Sportscast! In this week's episode, our dynamic hosts dive deep into all the action from the thrilling seventh week of the NFL season. Get ready for the best insights, analysis, and predictions in the game! Here's what's in store for you:

Welcome back, sports fans! It's that time of the week again, and we've got all your NFL Week 2 action covered on the latest episode of KFR Sportscast. Join BG, Big Sexy, and The Heel as they break down the most exciting moments, standout performances, and even some cringe-worthy plays from the second week of NFL action.

It is easy to care for other people more than we care for ourselves. In this episode, we talk about 7 types of rest to combat burnout and stress. Consider your rest as you are listening. Which type of rest would be most important for you to implement more often?  Power Phrase this Week: “I care for myself so I can thrive and be my best.”  Quote of the Week: “Sometimes the best way to recharge our batteries is to unplug them.” Anonymous   

There are five planets in retrograde this week and Sonia C. has really been feeling the drain. Sonia C. has just been fighting an uphill battle all week and her spirit has just been blah. Sonia T. feels it also. We are all being cosmically crushed right now. Maybe this is just a message that we need to stay put and stay inside.    This week's theme is about: How to navigate being energetically off.    Highlights: Your two favorite Sonias are not in flow right now [2:50]  It took Sonia T. 47 times to fim a one minute video! [4:10] As Sonia T. was planning her trip with her sister, something inside of her was saying that this trip wasn't going to happen. [6:50] Sonia T. is disappointed, but she felt these feelings a week ago and didn't know how to explain it back then. [8:20] If you're not willing to give yourself a time out, the universe will find a way to do it by force. [13:25] Feeling drained? Tap into your inner child mode. [23:55] Since all these planets are in retrograde, it's okay to take a break and relax. [29:05] Tool of the week. [40:35] Question of the week. [46:35]   One of the things that keeps people from being intuitive is the fear of disappointment. Sonia T. had a gut feeling that her trip with her sister was just not going to happen. She was putting off the planning of the entire trip and then she'd have sprints of guilt that she had to get through it. Something was definitely energetically off. Sonia T. felt it a week ago and just couldn't explain why and her ego brain kept trying to push her/force forward because it was afraid of being disappointed.    Sonia T. can't explain why her bags weren't already packed to go see her sister. Sonia T. can't explain why her body was resisting it, but she doesn't need to know. She is just reminded that something inside of her was connected to the real energy around it and her logical brain was just trying to bypass it. It's an important reminder to just trust your intuition.    Question of the Week: I have a very sensitive, empathic 5-year-old boy. How can I help support him when he's out of the home and with other children? He gets overloaded.    Tool of the Week: Sometimes you're in an exploration period to search for the next meaning. It's okay to not have direction/purpose/a goal every single waking moment of your life.    Continue on Your Journey: More Sonia Choquette at www.soniachoquette.com More Sonia Tully at www.soniatully.com Connect with Sabrina at www.sabrinatully.com Join Sonia Choquette's Vibe Tribe Follow Sonia Choquette on Instagram Follow Sonia Tully on Instagram Buy Sonia and Sabrina's Book You Are Amazing Ask your intuitive questions at: itsallrelatedpodcastquestions@gmail.com Masterclass: You're Glorious Life by Sonia Tully

Jason and Paul choose the Pearl Jam songs that would best encapsulate certain high school courses. Which tracks would create the best conversation for that subject? A fun conversation herein. Plus the Lyric and Live Cut of the Week - Sometimes.(apologies for audio underneath Paul around the 19min mark) Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Self doubt has killed more dreams than failure ever could. Slaying those thoughts is a daily process that we must actively work on. It is the only way that we can show up in our God given purpose. In this episode, our guest Philicia Wallace is going to  share with us what self doubt looks like and how we can overcome it to show up as our best selves. Philicia is the Founder of Slaying Self Doubt, LLC, a Purpose Empowerment Coach, and host of the Slaying Self Doubt™ Podcast.  Through her professional endeavors, she seeks to empower black women to identify and conquer troubling doubts and insecurities. Her relatable coaching and mentoring style has created a space of security and comfort for her audiences, allowing women to freely be themselves to begin a beautiful transition. Her words and wisdom will empower and produce self-love, help others embrace who they're becoming, and encourage them to step into their God-given purpose. She is committed to helping Black women find their fears and SLAY them.Live Well Tip of the Week: Sometimes you need to be your own hype man. External praise is great and we all love to receive it but being able to hype yourself up is what will get you past self doubt. What You Will Learn In This Episode6:00 - What would you do if you weren't afraid?7:00 - How much of our fear is about our past experiences?9:37 - Is it fear of failure or imposter syndrome?11:10 - Are you actually afraid of succeeding?12:03 - The stories we tell ourselves13:15 - What happens when you get exactly what you prayed for?15:30 - Everyone in your life now can't go with you to your next level21:39 - Waiting on your confirmation from God28:45 - How does self doubt show up for you?33:40 - The benefit of journalingConnect with Philicia Website Facebook  Instagram  LinkedIn

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 231 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. For full show notes check out: www.downcellarstudio.com/231  This week's segments included: Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Brainstorming From the Armchair Some Years Later Knitting in Passing In my Travels KAL News On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Wordle Pattern: Wordle by Ham & Eggs (free crochet pattern available on Ravelry) Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Worsted in Peapod (Green), Loops & Thread Impeccable in True Gray, Rowan Purelife in Alder Buckthorn (Mustard), Red Heart Super Saver in White Hook: D (3.25 mm) Directions tell you exactly how to make the format they show in the pattern or you can create your own. I chose to use one of the Riley's actually Wordle days using a screenshot she sent me. I did the bottom row as one strip instead of five squares. When I joined the columns, I ran a slipped stitch down the existing stitches to match where I seamed up the previous rows I didn't weave in any ends. I tucked them inside snd tied some of them together. I did one round of white to edge the front piece. Then seamed together the front and back together with sc with right sides facing out. I made the back piece in gray. I dont think that's what was called for in the pattern. He has safety eyes and two little white arms. Riley is calling him Stove- after the winning word I based it on. She wants me to embroider STOVE on the back so we don't forget his name Perry's Hat Pattern:Turn a Square by Jared Flood ($4 knitting pattern available on Ravelry & on the Brooklyn Tweed website) Yarn: Berroco Vintage in the Dungaree Colorway Needles: US 5 (4.5 mm) and US 7 (3.75 mm) My Ravelry Project Page I realized i don't do all the decreases correctly. I work them every other round until the end.  On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Wool Ease Hexagon Blanket Pattern: Basic Crochet Hexagon Pattern & Tips from Make Do and Crew Website & YouTube Tutorial Hook: 10 mm (N/P) hook Yarn: Wool Ease Thick & Quick- Solids, Stripes and Prints (colorways used, Wheat, Seaglass, Slate, Fern, Coney Island and  Ravelry Project Page My hexagons are 3 rounds each- 2 with color (earth tones, mostly gray/blue/green), last round with Wheat.  Brainstorming I'm looking for a necktie pattern to knit up for my friend Liz. She'd like one with a squared off bottom (not the V bottom) From the Armchair Weaving the Rainbow written by George Ella Lyon & illustrated by Stephanie Anderson-Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link  If you're looking for a great book for a child in your life- check this out. It's beautiful! Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases. Some Years Later April 2015- I knit the sample for my Trickle Shawl pattern.Ravelry Link. LoveCrafts Link. $5 US Knitting Pattern  Knitting in Passing Riley wore her Everyday Cardigan in Merino Number 5 by Loopy Mango. Click here for my Ravelry Project Page. Aila love her A's Scrappy Dance Shoe Legwarmers My Ravelry Project Page I shared a story about knitting with Eme's roommate Zi. In My Travels Visit to the Berkshires with the kiddos for Riley, Aila & Eme's birthdays We visited Hancock Shaker Village Baby animal petting through May 8, 2022 Riley, Aila and Eme wanted to record a bit to tell you about our adventures. KAL News Splash Pad Party '22  Official Rules- Google Doc Participant Sign Up- Google Form Check out our Sponsors- Google Doc Want to be a Sponsor? Please email me before 5/5- downcellarstudio at gmail dot com On a Happy Note Date night with Dan the local Brewery. Day trip to Visit Eme. Dan drove. I knit on the way there and then was motion sick the whole way home! Easter! Ihecked out nail salon near my house and they were great. Dinner with Mom, Dad & Mom's eBay friends.  Quote of the Week “Sometimes magic is just someone spending more time on something than anyone else might reasonably expect.”  -Raymond Joseph Teller Thank you for tuning in! Contact Information: Check out the Down Cellar Studio Patreon! Ravelry: BostonJen & Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group Instagram: BostonJen1 YouTube: Down Cellar Studio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio Sign up for my email newsletter to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio Check out my Down Cellar Studio YouTube Channel Knit Picks Affiliate Link Bookshop Affiliate Link Yarnable Subscription Box Affiliate Link Music -“Soft Orange Glow” by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/ Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases.

We're revisiting some of our favorite stops on the roads and highways this week. In this episode from December 2019, we head to Enterprise, Alabama, a community where you'll find in the middle of town a statue of a Greek woman holding a boll weevil. Plus: meet the most destructive holiday force ever, Treezilla! Boll Weevil Honored (Library of Congress) Treezilla! The Godzilla Christmas Tree (Steven Newland on YouTube) You can back Cool Weird Awesome on Patreon for just $1 a month! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coolweirdawesome/message

This week the guys recap their thoughts on the first 5 episodes of Masters of the Universe Revalation, talk about the first 2 episodes of Season 2 of Dead Pixels, and bro out over one of the worst American Horror Stories episodes to date! You can support this show by visiting our merch store, or by leaving us an Apple Podcasts review.

Hello Sunshine, today is the 1 year Birthday of She Was the Fire! On today's episode, I share the biggest lessons I have learnt from 12 months on this podcast.I've launched my own goal setting book and a gratitude journal click here to purchase

How does a person face, and overcome, their worst fears? How can you face your own stories about yourself -- and change them for the better?Peak performance coach Brian Bergford faced a lifelong fear of having his head submerged in water at the age of 30, when he decided to confront it. Today he is a record-setting Masters swimmer and he joins the show to share his journey with Kelly and Maria -- along with tips for listeners on confronting fears. Sign up for your free consultation on health, leadership and life coaching with Kelly or Maria at ChampionsMojo.com/cm-coaching.Catch up on EVERY episode at ChampionsMojo.com.MORE ABOUT BRIAN BERGFORDBrian Bergford is a peak performance coach and a champion Masters swimmer.  Despite having a debilitating fear of having his face submerged in water since early childhood, Brian eventually tackled his fear head-on by taking up swimming at the age of 30. He took swimming lessons, joined a Masters swimming program. A little less than 5 years later, he had qualified in 4 events and was competing at the US Masters Swimming National Championships. He has since medaled in 13 USMS National Championship races, is a four-time state champion and holds 4 USMS top 10 times.Brian is also Certified Dog Trainer (IACP-CDT) and is a dog behavioral specialist. He is a former vice president and member of the board of directors for the International Association of Canine Professionals, and is the owner of Altitude Dog Training and Uptown Dog in Longmont, Colorado. His expertise of the interplay between dog behavior and human psychology gave rise to his first book, Transformational Dog Training: Bring Out the Best in Your Dog by Bringing Out the Best in Yourself.Episode Topics and MentionsDogsDog trainingDog behaviorInternational Association of Dog Trainers - look upAltitude Dog Training - look upTransformational Dog Training - book look up by BrianWater phobiaMasters swimmingMichael PhelpsRock climbingFear versus phobiaSystematic desensitizationBergfordPerformance.comTakeawaysMariaYou will experience the range of “emotional guests” -- but don’t let the negative ones get comfortable. At the same time, welcome the good ones and don’t question them. KellyDon’t tolerate your own B.S. Own your fears and phobias. Quote of the Week“Sometimes when we think we’re worn down and we’re really tired and we need a break, what we really need is to be inspired.” -- Brian BergfordSubscribe to the Champion's Mojo podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Play.Have something you want to share with us? Email it to hello@championsmojo.com.

While it's important for us to try new things, sometimes we need to know when to stop doing them, those things that are just not working for us. We have to weigh the sunk costs versus the opportunity costs. Is there an upside of quitting? And is finding a new way to do something always worth the time and energy?Our community guest this week is Allie Doran, a new mom and author of Venison Everyday, as well as the photographer, recipe developer, and writer behind Miss Allie's Kitchen. We talk about cooking with a new baby around, and ways to incorporate game into your cooking.We also had our first listener tip this week! Woo hoo! Thanks Ed for the great tip! If you want to leave a tip for us, call 321-325-0607 and leave a voicemail with your tip. We know you have great household time-management tips to share!The meal plan for this week features five meals that revolve around trying new things. Subscribe at COOKtheSTORY to get the meal plan, recipe links, and printable grocery lists sent your way.Have a great day! xoPodcast Guest: Allie Doran from Miss Allie's Kitchen.Quick Tip of the Week: Sometimes dishes need a little extra scrubbing before going in the dishwasher. Fill up the kitchen sink with hot water. As you go about rinsing dishes, put anything with stuck on food into the sink and move onto the next dish. By the time the cleaner dishes are loaded into the dishwasher, the soaking dishes will be ready to rinse and load as well!Deeper Time Management Thought: When something isn't working for us, we often look at the sunk costs (what we've invested in this thing in terms of time, money, and energy) more than the opportunity costs (what we're missing out on by not investing time, money, and energy in something new). Considering both and being able to switch things up is just as important, or more important, than staying on the same course.Links mentioned in the show:Freakonomics Podcast Episode #4215-Minute Egg Drop SoupAir Fryer Chicken Fajita DinnerChicken Tikka MasalaInstant Pot Beef StroganoffAllie's Healthier Venison StroganoffKorean Beef and Rice Bowls

Why Safe Always Loses Now, here's the nitty and the gritty about why safe always loses... TRYING TO AVOID DANGER IN A WORLD THAT IS FILLED WITH IT IS IMPOSSIBLE. Bad things happen to good people every day. What examples can you think of where bad things have happened to good people? Here are 3 from Grant's Strategy of The Week: Sometimes you lose money before you make money. Customers betray you for the competition. Your spouse leaves you. WOULD YOU CONSIDER... https://cardonesolutions.com/safe-always-loses/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-bradley/message

In this episode, I discuss: 1:00 Announcements: I'm building a vocal booth in my basement to narrate my audiobooks If you signed up to test my author sales database, look for an email from me in the next week or so. If you'd like to help me test my new author sales report tool, reach out at http://www.authorlevelup.com/contact 08:07: Wins for the Week: Huge breakthroughs with my database, so much that I will be offering a product for it. 8:35: Lesson Learned This Week: Writing Lesson: Writing is the original thought leadership. Business Lesson #1: Adjust your messaging like an optometrist. Business Lesson #2: Bridges and tunnels…Which one are you building? Copyright Lesson: Sublicensing 17:32: Idea of the Week: Personalized Editing Rules Engine that helps you become a better version of yourself. AI Episode 21:00: Topic(s) of the Week: Sometimes, if people won't listen, you just have to keep talking and be persistent anyway…the same goes with marketing. Beware falling into the trap of convenience as an author…but understand that it's also human nature. Why it's worth investing in automating (in small steps) right now. Check out my Last Dragon Lord series: http://www.michaellaronn.com/thelastdragonlord You can listen to past episodes of the show at http://www.michaellaronn.com/podcast Listen to my other podcast, Writing Tip of the Day: http://www.authorlevelup.com Learn more about me and my books at www.michaellaronn.com My YouTube Channel for Writers: http://www.youtube.com/authorlevelup Also, join my (Fiction) Fan Club to get 3 free novels, early launch pricing, and notifications whenever I release a new book: www.michaellaronn.com/fanclub If you like the show, don't forget to rate and leave a review!

Hello everyone and welcome to today’s episode, where as always, I’m here to help you find more joy in your relationships, because that’s what you were made for. In episode 62 last week, “Vaccine Now Available for this Relational Virus,” We talked about CD-20, the curiosity deficiency virus that keeps us from deeper relationship with people. I mentioned there’s a vaccine now available - developed by the CDC, Curiosity Deficiency Council in Bismarck, ND. It’s a simple vaccine. Here it is: Ask People Questions. Today’s episode examines 6 reasons we are not more curious about others, why we don’t take the vaccine that cures our curiosity deficiency, and the benefits we experience when we do ask people questions. Especially people close to us. Here’s reason number one we’re not more curious enough about people to ask questions of them: 1. We may not ask questions because we’re overloaded, with limited capacity for the work relationships require. We may limit our inquires because we need to limit the number of close relationships in our life, especially now in the spring of 2020 when we’re working from home and home schooling the kids, An article in the April 24, 2020 Wall Street Journal talks about “Zoom Fatigue.” It’s about how people are overloaded with relationships gone online. But even before the coronavirus hit, a lot of us had been swamped with the busyness of life. Much of which is self-induced. So this overload is one reason we’re not as curious about people. Because our curiosity could potentially create more work for us, depending where our curiosity leads us. 2. We sometimes don’t ask questions of others because we’re afraid of what we might find out. We’re afraid more may be required of me, especially more of my time, if I knew what was truly going on with the people in my life. 3. A third reason we may not be curious about the lives of others in our circle of relationships is because we rely on our assumptions about them instead. We relate based on our per-conceived notions about people. We think if we know their Enneagram number, their Myers-Briggs score, or their Strength Finders skill, we pretty much know all we need to know about another person. I’ve seen too many times where people are put in boxes or categories from the latest personality test, which short-circuits the effort required to understand others. We are all far more complex than what a personality test tells us. These assumptions distance us from each other. 4. We’re reluctant to ask questions, for fear of being perceived as “nosy.” I find this reason for our lack of curiosity to be most interesting to me. It comes up often in workshops I give on listening and asking questions. Invariably someone will ask something along the lines of: “But if I ask questions of people close to me, won’t they think I’m just being nosy? I was always taught ‘If someone wants you to know something about them, they will tell you.’” This is one of those “exception” questions that often come up in workshops. It’s usually from someone in the crowd who disagrees with what the presenter is saying, or who wants to hijack the direction the speaker is taking with his own agenda. Or who just loves to hear himself talk. They want the workshop leader to focus on the exception, not the norm. The “I have always believed if people wanted you to know they’d tell you” comment reveals a person who most likely comes from a background or culture of secrets. They hold things close to the vest. Their theme song is we need to be private, and we mustn’t invade the privacy of others. You often find this dynamic in people who grew up in families where there was addiction, sexual abuse, or other dysfunctions. All of this raises the question of what’s the difference between being nosy and being genuinely curious about others? I posted this question on Facebook recently, and here are three really good answers I received: Rita. "Curious people genuine empathize with others and what they learn about them. They delight in, rejoice over, wonder further, grieve with...in order to grow deeper in relationship. Nosiness satisfies a fleshly yearning to know more, not to know better." Joan. "I think nosy people ask questions about situations or things that have happened, like in the neighborhood or even in family situations that they need to know so they can then pass it on and gossip. I think a genuine curious person wants to know about you, your feelings and situations that are true to the core of your being. They want to make sure you are ok and demonstrate care and concern out of love. A curious person will share of themselves and maybe share a situation that they themselves have experienced. Curious is more heart centered, nosy is more informational." Rob. "I cannot add much to the above. I always referred to myself as being nosy when I asked people questions. Recently I was corrected by someone who told me I was curious and should use that word. I think that is true because I do not just want information but want to know something about that person. People are interesting and we do like to talk about ourselves. At least I do!" ___________________________ There is an element of culture and personality to this issue, too. Some cultures around the world are very private, and there are others where personal privacy is non-existent. Personality is part of it too. I’ve found that the more extraverted among us don’t even think about what questions to ask others. While the introverted, think of questions, but are too shy to ask them. Here are a few more of my thoughts on the differences between nosy and curious: Nosy doesn’t enrich your life. Curiosity does. Nosy is the cousin of gossip. They are close relatives. Nosy people ask so they can evaluate others and compare. Curious people ask to understand. Curiosity requires something of us. Nosiness doesn’t. Being nosy separates us. Curiosity brings us together. Nosy people assume there is a deeper relationship than actually exists. Nosy people use information they gain from you against you. Curious people use information they get from you for you. Finally, I’ve come to the conclusion that our fear of being nosy in our relationships is usually just a cop-out. Just an excuse to get us off the hook from failing to honor people by wanting to understand what life is like for them. 5. A fifth reason we are not more curious about people is that we’re content to live with shallow relationships. We only ask questions to get caught up on the news in each other’s lives, rather than on what’s happening in our heart, soul, and mind. A lot of people are poor listeners because they want to be. It takes work to be a better listener, and for them, the work involved is not worth the effort. 6. A final reason we’re not curious enough to ask questions of the people in our lives is that we don’t know what to ask! Our curiosity muscles have atrophied. And for some people like this, it’s not their fault. They may not have any role models who have shown them what it’s like to be be genuinely curious about others. The good news is that I can work with people like this. We all can. When we get better at exercising our curiosity muscles, it shows others how they too can have deeper relationships when we understand more about each other. _____________________________________ In next week’s episode I’ll share a very simple, but powerful question we can ask if we’re curious enough about other people to want to know and understand them. And it’s nowhere close to being nosy or invading anyone’s privacy. Here are 6 benefits of being curious enough to ask people questions about themselves: 1. It gets us out of our self-focused life to see the wonder of what God has created in the life of another. It draws us closer to God as we better understand our brothers and sisters created in his image. For when we see how much God loves someone else, warts and all, it makes us appreciate God all the more. 2. Asking questions of others opens doors for deeper connection with them. 3. It’s a great remedy for depression and loneliness. 4. When we understand people better because of how they answer our questions, it causes us to be grateful for what we have, that others do not. 5. Being curious enough to ask people questions draws out the experience and wisdom from the quiet introverts among us. We can learn for other people’s mistakes when we understand them better. If you forget everything else, here’s the one thing I hope you remember from today’s episode. Our show in a sentence When we’re curious enough to ask questions of others, it opens up the potential for deeper relationships with people that go beyond news and the shallow things of life. Here’s what you can do in response to today’s show Do some self-reflecting and ask yourself, Am I really concerned about being nosy, or is that a cop out for my laziness with regard to the work relationships require? Who is someone in my life that strike me as a person I would more like to be? Who could I initiate with, by asking thoughtful questions. As always, I’d like to hear you thoughts about this topic. You can share your thoughts in the “Leave a Reply” box at the bottom of the show notes. Or you can send them to me in an email to john@caringforothers.org. Closing I hope your thinking was stimulated by today’s show, to both reflect and to act. So that you will find the joy God intends for you through your relationships. Because after all, You Were Made for This. Now for Our Relationship Quote of the Week Sometimes the questions we ask are more important than the answers we think we know.                                                                                      ~ Ruth Haley Barton That’s all for today. See you next week. Goodbye for now.

What does it take to write a novel? What about genre? How does marketing define the books we read before we even open the first page? What does it mean to find a space that isn't programmed? And is the old right-left divide being replaced by a new one: the axis of smart-stupid? Ben is in Toronto to chat with award-winning novelist Andrew Pyper about his work, his writing process, and his take on what on earth is going on today. About the Guest Andrew Pyper was born in Stratford, Ontario, in 1968. He received a B.A. and M.A. in English Literature from McGill University, as well as a law degree from the University of Toronto. Although called to the bar in 1996, he has never practiced. His most recent novels include The Homecoming (2019), The Only Child (2017), and The Damned (2015). His 2013 novel, The Demonologist, won the International Thriller Writers Award for Best Hardcover Novel, and was a #1 bestseller in Canada and Brazil. A number of Pyper’s works have been acquired for TV or feature film. The Homecoming is being developed by eOne with Andrew acting as Co-Creator and Executive Producer. Other active projects have not yet been announced. Among the earlier novels, The Guardians was published in Canada (Doubleday Canada) in January 2011, the U.K. (Orion) in February 2011, and following this internationally in various territories. It was selected a Globe and Mail 100 Best Books of the Year. The Killing Circle, Andrew’s fourth novel, was a national bestseller in Canada, and has been published in the U.K. (HarperCollins) and U.S. (St. Martin’s/Minotaur). Translation rights have been sold in Holland, Spain, Germany, Italy, Portugal and Japan. Kiss Me, a collection of short stories, was published to acclaim in 1996. Following its publication, Mr. Pyper acted as Writer-in-Residence at Berton House, Dawson City, Yukon, as well as at Champlain College, Trent University. His first novel, Lost Girls, was a national bestseller in Canada and a Globe and Mail Notable Book selection in 1999 as well as a Notable Book selection in the New York Times Book Review (2000) and the London Evening Standard (2000). The novel won the Arthur Ellis Award for Best First Novel and is an Otto Penzler pick on Amazon.com. Lost Girls has been published in the U.S. (Delacorte Press) and U.K. (Macmillan) in 2000, and has also been translated into Italian, Dutch, German and Japanese. Andrew’s second novel, The Trade Mission, was published in Canada, the U.K., U.S., the Netherlands and Germany. It was selected by The Toronto Star as one of the Ten Best Books of the Year. Andrew’s third novel, The Wildfire Season, was a Globe and Mail Best Book of the Year and has been published to acclaim in the U.K., Canada, U.S. and Holland. Andrew’s creative writing teaching experience includes terms at Trent University, the University of Toronto, and, currently, Colorado College. He lives in Toronto. Learn more about Andrew and follow him on Twitter (@andrewpyper). Mentioned in this Episode The Paris Review, a quarterly English-language publication that often features long-form interviews with writers. Henrik Ibsen (1828-1906), Norwegian writer known for his clock-work approach to writing plays This is Horror Podcast episode 38, featuring Andrew Pyper A quote from German composer Gustav Mahler: "A symphony must be like the world. It must embrace everything." The definition of the word "catholic" (not to be confused with the Catholic church): "Including a wide variety of things; all-embracing." The Invasion of the Body Snatchers, a 1956 film The Quote of the Week Sometimes people close a door because they’re trying to figure out a way to get you to knock. - From The Demonologist by Andrew Pyper

Today is Spy Wednesday of Holy Week.  It’s the last full day of Lent. The Roman Station is Santa Maria Maggiore. We were here five weeks ago. Ven. Fulton J. Sheen talks about how Christ borrowed things from time to … Continue reading →

Are you ready to step out of your usual persona and step up your performance? Learn about an interesting new tool for creating greater success in your life, whether it is in athletics, work or other areas: the use of alter egos and avatars for success. The use of these tools allows you to put on a persona that is secondary to your natural personality to achieve more. Expert guest on this topic Zach Harting joins the show to share his recipe for alter ego and avatar success. ABOUT ZACH HARTING: Zach Harting is a member of USA Swimming’s National Team, a 2018 Pan Pacs medalist, a multiple time NCAA All-American, and a school record holder at the University of Louisville. He is an expert on using an alter ego to help his performance, best exemplified in wearing a full Batman/Dark Knight costume poolside at the 2016 Olympic Swimming Trials. Subscribe to the Champion's Mojo podcast on YouTube. Leave us a review, too! If you subscribe on YouTube you could win one of our monthly prizes. Champion's Mojo is also on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Play. How are we doing? Email us Hello@ChampionsMojo.com Episode Topics and Mentions Batman, Dark Knight Leprechaun 2016 Olympic Swimming Trials Michael Phelps Beyonce, Sasha Fierce Morehead Scholarship University of North Carolina University of Louisville Mermaid Bike Sebring 12/24 Hours Locomotive The Little Engine That Could Bo Jackson Tiger Woods Dewayne Johnson, The Rock  Gary Hall Jr.  Arthur Albiero Kelsi Dahlia The Flash on Netflix Honey Badger Killer Frost Takeaways and Action Items KELLY: Takeaways - Alter egos and avatars welcome in authenticity and play. It’s important to connect to your alter ego to feel authentic. Action item - Channel Killer Frost to embrace cold water for swimming. MARIA: Takeaways - It can be valuable to channel what you are not - something that appeals to you and therefore is authentic. An alter ego can raise up your teammates. Action item - Channel the honey badger, be a little tougher and not care what people think. Quote of the Week "Sometimes we have to do things we don't want to do. Being able to take the emotion out of it is really important and knowing when to do that, because sometimes feelings are necessary for a great performance". -- Zach Harting Have something you want to share with us? Email it to hello@championsmojo.com  Keep up with the show by visiting YouTube, ChampionsMojo.com and visiting the Facebook page, Instagram page, and Twitter page. 

Welcome to the show! This Amazing Life brings you people and topics that inspire YOU, the listener, to LIVE, LOVE, and LEAD your own AMAZING LIFE! This week, Ryan brings you the “Intention of the Week!” A tool, a mantra, a reminder, or a guideline for you to use, adapt, adjust, or share with friends. Feel like there's too much pressure around starting your New Year on the right foot? Does setting a new goal give you anxiety? This episode might be for you! You'll hear how this week's IOW, encourages us to start small, take action, and build momentum to help us overcome those fears and doubts. Please consider subscribing, leaving a review, or sharing with a friend! Ryan can be found on Instagram @ryanoneill88 and with his girlfriend Nina @thesimplyhappycouple Thank you and have an AMAZING Day!

In This Week’s Episode…..Power We've all experienced moments of meltdown and overwhelm. The question is, how do we navigate our way through these times? In today's episode, Danielle and Ani share their roadmaps via stories and personal experiences that are certain to lift and help you through those difficult moments. As a bonus, be sure to keep an eye out for their special in-studio guest! Point #1: What Can You Do Right Now? When you’re feeling a sense of overwhelm, sometimes it takes someone outside of yourself to help calm you down and to remind you to take a deep breath, take a step back, slow down, look at everything you have to do, and then ask yourself the question, “What is due FIRST? What’s most important?” Several years ag when Garrett & Danielle had moved to Arizona with their little family, Danielle found herself in a situation where paying bills was hit and miss. She asked herself the question, “What can I do RIGHT NOW?” She had no customers on the books, no clients, and was literally starting from scratch. “I did have a whole book of business back in Utah, so for a year, I flew to Utah once a month, worked three 12-hour days, and made as much in three days as I could in a month in Arizona.” QUESTION Taking a step back from your situation, what is one thing you can do right now to move you towards what is you are seeking and wanting?   Point #2: Dream a Little Dream Danielle is a visual person and, as such, will often dream when she’s feeling stressed out about something. She had a recurring dream where her family was on a ship in the pouring rain. She could see the light at the end of the tunnel and paddled vigorously to reach it, but every time she was nearly there, a massive wave of water pushed her back. After a year, Danielle finally got over the anxiety she was experiencing. She had stockpiled some cash, built momentum, and it was at that point Danielle lit a fire under Garrett when she told him how much she was making, which she had previously kept hidden from him. This was a turning point in their lives. QUESTION Do your dreams seem to reflect what is happening in your life?     Point #3: Momentum Danielle: When you think you’ve made it and you slow down to rest, you almost end up self-sabotaging. If you ever start having a lot of success and build momentum, do not self-sabotage! “Once you’ve hit a certain growth point, figure out where your next point is and create a plan to get to that new point. “If you don’t keep up with what you’ve done,” adds Ani, “you’re going to lose everything you have.” QUESTION What steps can you begin taking today to keep the momentum you’re currently experiencing?   Point #4: Sometimes You’re Gonna Cry Ani recently took on a new project and for the first week and a half felt overwhelmed and was doubting her ability to pull it off. She told herself, “Ok, you have ONE MINUTE to cry!” That quickly evolved into working through the tears. An artist who was having a meltdown reached out to Ani recently for some help. Ani said to her, “Ok, set a timer. You have FIVE MINUTES to cry. However much you want to cry, do it in those five minutes and then fucking move on!” QUESTION When was a moment you pushed through something with tears running down your cheeks? What lesson did you learn about yourself?   Point #5:  It’s All About the Reps Although Danielle has viewed herself as an introvert lacking the skills of a speaker and great communicator, she is very passionate and intuitive. She has always thought of herself as confident and one who is comfortable in her own skin, and so it bothered her that she wasn’t able to communicate or get on stage and speak, which is one of the things she always found attractive about her husband, Garrett. “One of my goals over the past ten years was to become a better educator, a better communicator, and a better speaker, so I continually forced myself to do things I was uncomfortable with.” Today, Danielle is doing podcasts, teaching & speaking in front of large audiences, and shares videos on many social media platforms. Her secret to becoming a new human being? “Putting in the reps of things I’m uncomfortable with.” QUESTION What growth have you experienced due to reps on your part?   Quote of the Week: “Sometimes, you have to have those hard conversations, and those hard looks inside of your life, take a breath, and then ask yourself, “Where do I start TODAY?” Don’t wait until January; begin today moving toward your goals.” —Danielle K White “You have to see yourself as that person and ask, “Ok, if that’s what she looks like, and if that’s what she can accomplish, what do I have to do to become her? What do I have to do to be the person who has accomplished these things?” –Anianne Rivera

Welcome to Episode 50 Part 2! We've been having some fun with our 50th episode so we decided to give you a fresh list as well as our look back in part 1. Join us as we discuss our excellent list: Top Ten Video Games We Would Put Ourselves Into.   TIME STAMPS: 2:20 - Catchphrase of the Week: “Sometimes the Egg You Break is from the Chicken You Ate.”  7:32 - List Reveal / Explanation 9:20 - List Begins 36:53 - Honorable Mentions   Please Rate/Review, Subscribe, Tell a Friend. Tweet - @realmicahandben Email - toptenwithmicahandben@gmail.com,  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/realMicahandBen/?ref=aymt_homepage_panel Stitcher - http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=136291&refid=stpr   Intro and Outro music from The Legal Immigrants. Their songs are called "Panacea" and "Hollywood" from their album Panacea. Buy Their Music!: Spotify: https://play.spotify.com/artist/053bcHfwWm3ktygqFmyesb?play=true&utm_source=open.spotify.com&utm_medium=open iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/the-legal-immigrants/id541080540 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelegalimmigrants/   Thank you to Lexa and Catherine for the awesome logos! And Kyle for your musical talents! Check out Lexa’s website! https://www.lexaraebutler.com Check out Kyle Jurassic: Twitter: @kylejurassic Facebook: facebook.com/kjurassic YouTube Channel: “Aspiring Actor’s Guide to New York” https://www.youtube.com/user/kjuresich

Ok parents, grab a pen and paper and get ready to take notes because my guest this week is going to help you create more peace and harmony in your home. In this week's episode I'm talking with Jenny Hoskins MS, CCC-SLP, a pediatric speech therapist, kids'/family yoga teacher, children's book author, and creator of The Peaceful Parenting Method. In this episode she shares some of her experiences working with children and parents, including insights and ideas you can use to raise resilient kids and thrive and grow as a family. We also talk about her new children's book, Brave Enough To Fly, available now on Amazon. You can learn more about Jenny and her work in the following ways: The Peaceful Parenting Challenge: 14 Days to Harmony in your Home: peacefulparentingmethod.com Jenny's new children's book is available now on Amazon: Brave Enough To Fly Instagram: @jenny_hoskins Facebook: Jenny Hoskins Quote of the Week: Sometimes we must change how we view the world to grow." ~ Excerpt from Jenny's children's book, Brave Enough To Fly In this episode, you'll discover: Ideas and insights to help you and your child thriveSome of the valuable messages in Jenny's new book, Brave Enough To Fly How The Peaceful Parenting Challenge can help you restore peace and harmony at homeThe valuable success principle Jenny weaves into the story of her children's book that all of us need to remember (it's my favorite part of the book!) Thanks for listening! I hope you enjoyed this episode. If you did, share it with a friend and subscribe on your favorite podcast app. You can also listen to every episode of Enhancing The Human Experience on YouTube. All the best! Mark P.S. – Have you visited the Focus & Flow store yet? If not, what are you waiting for? You’ll find all sorts of products and apparel you’ll enjoy using and wearing that will also help you consciously create and live the life you want. While you’re there be sure to subscribe to the mailing list so you can stay in the loop with all of the new things coming down the line!

Word of the Day: Choice Mantra of the Week: Sometimes, chance is what brings change.

This week, on the Major Spoilers Podcast, Justice League Dark, The Ugliest Kid in the World, and Conan: Throne of Aquilonia! Plus: The return of Rodrigo. NEWS Gullermo del Toro confirms Justice League Dark LINK REVIEWS STEPHEN Fatale #11 Writer: Ed Brubaker Artist: Sean Phillips and Dave Stewart Publisher: Image Comics Cover Price: $3.50 The first of four standalone FATALE FLASHBACK issues, and a perfect place for new readers to jump on board. Welcome to 1930s California, a hard place to be for a girl on the run. Witness Josephine's early days with the Femme Fatale curse, and see some of her elusive secrets revealed. [rating:4/5] MATTHEW G.I. JOE/Danger Girl #5 Writer: Andy Hartnell Artist: John Royce Publisher: IDW Publishing
 Cover Price: $3.99 The fifth and final issue of the historic first meeting of Danger Girl and G.I. JOE pulls out all the stops-heart-pounding, sweat-inducing, action-packed, this issue will exceed all your expectations! The explosive grand finale is finally here! [rating:3.5/5] RODRIGO Todd, The Ugliest Kid on Earth #1 Writer: Ken Kristensen Artist: M.K. Perker Publisher: Image Comics Cover Price: $2.99 This series, a collision of comedy, sex, and violence, follows the misadventures of America's most dysfunctional family as they go head-to-severed head with an Oprah-loving ax murderer, a cult-crazy soap opera star, and a neo-Nazi prison gang. [rating:3/5] ZACH Punisher: The Nightmare #1
 Writer: Scott Gimple
 Artist; Mark Texeira
 Publisher: Marvel Comics
 Cover Price: $3.99 A Special Forces soldier is injured and his family killed in the midst of a mob execution in Central Park, but this isn't Frank Castle. This time it's a young soldier named JAKE NIMAN, but the familiar story puts Frank on the path of punishment! * As Jake Niman heals from his wounds, why is he growing strangely stronger? * And who is the mysterious Johnny Nightmare? Bullets fly, anarchy reigns, allies become enemies, the Punisher becomes the punished, and no one is safe!!! [rating:3/5] Major Spoilers Poll of the Week Sometimes we throw out polls that ask you to look inward and examine who you are in relation to the rest of society. Other times, we want to know what you like at this moment in pop culture history. Other times, we just like to see our favorite characters beat the crap out of one another. [poll id="267"] LINK Discussion: Conan Throne of Aquilonia Conan finds himself wrapped up in a plot to unseat the king of Aquilonia as his journey down the Road of Kings concludes. But when everything goes wrong, the Cimmerian and his coconspirators become lost in the catacombs beneath the city, surrounded by zombies and monstrous insects, all while a civil war brews above their heads! Also in this volume, an encounter at a tavern lands Conan at the end of every sword in a small port city, in a story leading directly into Brian Wood and Becky Cloonan’s acclaimed Conan the Barbarian! CollectingConan: Road of Kings #7–#12! Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Call the Major Spoilers Hotline at (785) 727-1939. A big Thank You goes out to everyone who downloads, subscribes, listens, and supports this show. We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our ramblings each week. Tell your friends about the podcast, get them to subscribe and, be sure to visit the Major Spoilers site and forums.