WEBVTT 00:01.233 --> 00:04.433 align:start position:10% line:10% size:77.5% >> "J Schwanke's Life in Bloom" 00:03.166 --> 00:06.500 align:start position:10% line:10% size:60% is brought to you by the 00:04.433 --> 00:06.500 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:30% following... 00:06.733 --> 00:14.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% >> That flower feeling. 00:08.166 --> 00:19.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 00:13.233 --> 00:20.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% At home. 00:14.566 --> 00:22.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 00:19.133 --> 00:24.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% At work. 00:20.466 --> 00:27.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 00:22.900 --> 00:29.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% Or anytime. 00:24.900 --> 00:31.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 00:27.033 --> 00:33.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% CalFlowers is a proud sponsor of 00:29.200 --> 00:34.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% "J Schwanke's Life in Bloom," 00:31.500 --> 00:34.866 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:72.5% where flowers and wellness go 00:33.333 --> 00:34.866 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:32.5% hand in hand. 00:35.100 --> 00:39.500 align:start position:10% line:10% size:67.5% >> We have fresh in all our 00:36.933 --> 00:41.900 align:start position:10% line:10% size:72.5% stores, from soups and steaks 00:39.500 --> 00:43.433 align:start position:10% line:10% size:67.5% and all things flour to all 00:41.900 --> 00:44.833 align:start position:10% line:10% size:42.5% things flowering. 00:43.433 --> 00:46.200 align:start position:10% line:10% size:62.5% Custom fresh arrangements 00:44.833 --> 00:47.466 align:start position:10% line:10% size:60% designed by our in-store 00:46.200 --> 00:49.700 align:start position:10% line:10% size:27.5% florists at 00:47.466 --> 00:49.700 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:52.5% Albertsons Companies. 00:49.933 --> 00:58.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:2.5% ♪ 00:55.833 --> 01:00.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% >> Let's explore the idea 00:56.866 --> 01:01.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% of an escape without racking up 00:58.400 --> 01:02.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% hundreds or thousands of miles. 01:00.366 --> 01:03.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% Sometimes a getaway 01:01.266 --> 01:05.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% is accomplished with 01:02.100 --> 01:06.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% just a state of mind 01:03.333 --> 01:08.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% or a short ride across town. 01:05.366 --> 01:10.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% Join me on today's show 01:06.866 --> 01:12.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% for ideas on enjoying flowers 01:08.400 --> 01:14.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% in a tropical oasis, 01:10.200 --> 01:14.933 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:67.5% a faraway land, or a secret 01:12.633 --> 01:14.933 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:60% garden in your own mind. 01:27.233 --> 01:31.366 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:37.5% I'm J Schwanke. 01:28.600 --> 01:31.366 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:67.5% Welcome to "Life in Bloom." 01:41.866 --> 01:45.233 align:start position:10% line:10% size:77.5% Sometimes, you need to get away 01:43.200 --> 01:46.800 align:start position:10% line:10% size:75% from it all, but circumstances 01:45.233 --> 01:48.066 align:start position:10% line:10% size:45% will not allow it. 01:46.800 --> 01:49.533 align:start position:10% line:10% size:40% On today's show, 01:48.066 --> 01:51.166 align:start position:10% line:10% size:65% we'll look at ways to take 01:49.533 --> 01:52.500 align:start position:10% line:10% size:60% the break that you need, 01:51.166 --> 01:54.966 align:start position:10% line:10% size:65% even if it's of a shorter, 01:52.500 --> 01:54.966 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:70% less time-consuming variety. 01:55.200 --> 02:00.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% How about exploring new worlds 01:56.800 --> 02:02.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% that are right in your backyard? 01:59.300 --> 02:03.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% Have you ever been a tourist 02:00.400 --> 02:06.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% in your hometown? 02:02.333 --> 02:08.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% Are there places you've never 02:03.766 --> 02:09.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% visited but know all about? 02:06.466 --> 02:10.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% Actually going there will be 02:08.266 --> 02:13.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% a new experience 02:09.800 --> 02:14.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% and provide the much-needed 02:10.900 --> 02:16.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% break from everyday routine. 02:13.800 --> 02:17.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% Today, we'll learn more about 02:14.866 --> 02:19.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% tiki, a style and experience 02:16.966 --> 02:22.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% originally created 02:17.933 --> 02:24.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% by Americans to help them 02:19.600 --> 02:26.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% escape to a tropical paradise. 02:22.800 --> 02:30.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% We'll experience the serenity 02:24.200 --> 02:30.000 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:50% of a Japanese garden 02:26.533 --> 02:30.000 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:80% and enjoy an escape through art. 02:35.633 --> 02:38.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% Our first escape is a tropical 02:36.966 --> 02:40.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:10% one. 02:37.333 --> 02:41.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% We're at a local restaurant 02:38.633 --> 02:42.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% to learn more about Tiki. 02:40.233 --> 02:43.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% While Tiki bars may have started 02:41.533 --> 02:45.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% as an inauthentic form 02:42.666 --> 02:47.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% of American escapism 02:43.833 --> 02:48.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% following World War II, 02:45.533 --> 02:50.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% today, collectors and curators 02:47.133 --> 02:51.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% are sharing tiki artifacts 02:48.833 --> 02:51.700 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:77.5% as a way to create appreciation 02:50.266 --> 02:51.700 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:32.5% and exchange. 02:51.933 --> 02:54.666 align:start position:10% line:10% size:47.5% I was happy to chat 02:53.033 --> 02:56.333 align:start position:10% line:10% size:80% with Mark Sellers to learn about 02:54.666 --> 02:57.700 align:start position:10% line:10% size:62.5% how this place came to be 02:56.333 --> 02:59.233 align:start position:10% line:10% size:60% and the revival and love 02:57.700 --> 02:59.233 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:40% of tiki culture. 02:59.466 --> 03:04.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% Mark, this is probably one of 03:00.833 --> 03:04.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% the most amazing places 03:02.333 --> 03:05.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% in Grand Rapids. 03:04.133 --> 03:06.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% >> Well, thank you. 03:04.733 --> 03:07.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% >> Maybe the world. 03:05.633 --> 03:08.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% Maybe -- I think, yeah, the 03:06.866 --> 03:08.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:15% world. 03:07.300 --> 03:10.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% >> We have the largest 03:08.333 --> 03:12.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% collection 03:08.900 --> 03:13.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% of tiki art and artifacts 03:10.666 --> 03:14.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% anywhere in the world. 03:12.033 --> 03:14.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% And not just at a restaurant, 03:13.033 --> 03:17.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% but anywhere. 03:14.033 --> 03:18.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% So it's really kind of 03:14.766 --> 03:19.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% like a museum of tiki artwork. 03:17.266 --> 03:22.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% And a lot of the stuff 03:18.033 --> 03:24.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% is vintage from the 1940s, 03:19.866 --> 03:26.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% '50s, and '60s. 03:22.000 --> 03:27.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% You know, there was a huge boom 03:24.033 --> 03:29.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% in America in the 1950s and 03:26.433 --> 03:31.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:12.5% '60s. 03:27.933 --> 03:32.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% There were tiki bowling alleys, 03:29.133 --> 03:33.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% tiki motels, tiki restaurants 03:31.500 --> 03:34.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% and bars everywhere. 03:32.533 --> 03:35.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% And then a lot of those places 03:33.433 --> 03:37.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% went out of business 03:34.133 --> 03:39.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% in the 1980s and '90s -- 03:35.466 --> 03:41.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% in fact, almost all of them. 03:37.200 --> 03:42.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% >> So that's why the authentic 03:39.100 --> 03:42.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% things are so valuable 03:41.100 --> 03:44.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% and so sought after. 03:42.233 --> 03:46.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% >> Correct. 03:42.633 --> 03:48.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% So, I've got a lot of stuff 03:44.166 --> 03:50.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% from old Trader Vic's locations, 03:46.266 --> 03:52.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% Kona Kai locations, and just 03:48.866 --> 03:54.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% a lot of other vintage tiki bars 03:50.833 --> 03:55.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% that, you know, they went out of 03:52.100 --> 03:57.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% business and the stuff ended up 03:54.066 --> 03:57.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% either put in warehouses or some 03:55.900 --> 03:59.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% of it got thrown away. 03:57.400 --> 04:00.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% Quite a bit of 03:57.833 --> 04:02.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% it got thrown away. 03:59.266 --> 04:04.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% But I was able to cobble 04:00.800 --> 04:05.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% together this large collection 04:02.966 --> 04:08.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% over a number of years 04:04.366 --> 04:08.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% and finally decided to open this 04:05.966 --> 04:10.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% place and put it all on display. 04:08.133 --> 04:11.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% >> Our show is 04:08.900 --> 04:13.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% about great explorations 04:10.500 --> 04:15.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% in your own backyard, 04:11.400 --> 04:17.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% and I think that people have 04:13.400 --> 04:19.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% that opportunity to be 04:15.333 --> 04:21.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% a tourist in their own town. 04:17.566 --> 04:23.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% And then there's something 04:19.066 --> 04:25.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% like this that 04:21.166 --> 04:27.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% is a world-class experience. 04:23.900 --> 04:29.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% I have seen, too, people 04:25.366 --> 04:30.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% post online about and tag you 04:27.933 --> 04:32.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% and say, "This was a dream 04:29.233 --> 04:35.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% of a lifetime to come here." 04:30.966 --> 04:36.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% >> We had one woman that cried 04:32.433 --> 04:37.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% because she's from Philadelphia, 04:35.066 --> 04:39.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% and we have a giant 04:36.200 --> 04:39.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% bird artifact. 04:37.766 --> 04:41.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% It's 12 feet high. 04:39.066 --> 04:43.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:22.5% It's from 04:39.833 --> 04:44.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% the Kona Kai, Philadelphia, 04:41.400 --> 04:46.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% which was torn down in 1982. 04:43.866 --> 04:47.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% And she said that 04:44.966 --> 04:49.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% her father used to take her 04:46.266 --> 04:51.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% to that restaurant all the time. 04:47.566 --> 04:52.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% And I have the artifact, and she 04:49.633 --> 04:54.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% hadn't seen it in 40 years. 04:51.233 --> 04:55.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% >> You also have local art. 04:52.833 --> 04:57.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% Anthony Carpenter is going to be 04:54.333 --> 04:58.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% one of our guests. 04:55.733 --> 04:59.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% And when I was talking to him, 04:57.400 --> 05:00.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% he's done a lot 04:58.000 --> 05:01.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% of your artwork here. 04:59.166 --> 05:02.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% >> Yeah, he did a lot of -- 05:00.266 --> 05:03.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% He did our logo, 05:01.333 --> 05:05.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% all the signage in here telling 05:02.766 --> 05:07.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% you where the restrooms are. 05:03.866 --> 05:08.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% And I wanted everything 05:05.233 --> 05:09.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% to be kind of artistic in here 05:07.033 --> 05:10.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% and not just buy signs 05:08.333 --> 05:12.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% from some supplier 05:09.433 --> 05:15.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% that says "exit" or "restrooms" 05:10.966 --> 05:16.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% or "open" or whatever. 05:12.566 --> 05:17.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% So he created them all by hand. 05:15.033 --> 05:18.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% >> Well, Mark, thank you so much 05:16.333 --> 05:19.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% for allowing us to be here. 05:17.233 --> 05:21.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% Thank you for allowing us 05:18.800 --> 05:21.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% to be inspired 05:19.766 --> 05:22.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% by this amazing facility. 05:21.066 --> 05:24.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% >> Sure. 05:21.600 --> 05:25.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% >> And I think -- Now that 05:22.933 --> 05:26.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% I'm inspired, I think I need 05:24.033 --> 05:27.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% to make a flower arrangement 05:25.133 --> 05:28.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% that goes along with your decor. 05:26.133 --> 05:30.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% >> Alright. 05:27.033 --> 05:30.200 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:52.5% Can't wait to see it. 05:28.000 --> 05:30.200 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:32.5% >> Thank you. 05:37.066 --> 05:41.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% Flowers have the power 05:37.966 --> 05:43.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% to calm us, distract us, 05:40.033 --> 05:44.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% or even transport us 05:41.333 --> 05:46.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% in mind and spirit. 05:43.700 --> 05:49.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% Flowers and foliage of 05:44.633 --> 05:50.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% the tropics can help us create 05:46.233 --> 05:51.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% our very own tropical oasis. 05:49.066 --> 05:53.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% I filled a lined 05:50.233 --> 05:55.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% large wooden box 05:51.566 --> 05:57.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% with biodegradable flower foam 05:53.533 --> 05:58.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% soaked in flower-food water. 05:55.833 --> 05:59.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% These are two handcrafted tiki 05:57.333 --> 06:01.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% sculptures that were made 05:58.466 --> 06:02.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% in Hawaii. 05:59.733 --> 06:03.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% Polynesian cultures carved 06:01.166 --> 06:04.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% these statues into figures 06:02.366 --> 06:06.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% of various gods, 06:03.733 --> 06:07.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% and they served to protect 06:04.900 --> 06:08.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% holy sites. 06:06.366 --> 06:10.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% This beautiful arrangement 06:07.533 --> 06:12.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% almost feels like a tribute 06:08.900 --> 06:14.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% to honor these sacred figures 06:10.733 --> 06:16.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% as it enfolds them. 06:12.900 --> 06:18.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% Giant Monstera leaves, 06:14.333 --> 06:21.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% variegated flax, Dieffenbachia, 06:16.533 --> 06:22.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% and Dracaena leaves set the 06:18.300 --> 06:24.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% stage for my tropical flowers. 06:21.266 --> 06:26.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% I'm adding bunches of decorative 06:22.533 --> 06:29.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% bananas and reversed-back tea 06:24.433 --> 06:29.233 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:77.5% leaves as visual foreground and 06:26.700 --> 06:29.233 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:77.5% background for my tiki statues. 06:35.600 --> 06:40.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% One of my favorite tropical 06:36.800 --> 06:41.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% flowers are hanging Heliconia. 06:39.966 --> 06:43.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% These amazing flowers 06:40.966 --> 06:44.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% hang pendulously 06:41.800 --> 06:44.766 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:72.5% and really evoke the tropical 06:43.133 --> 06:44.766 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:65% feeling we're looking for. 06:50.600 --> 06:56.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% I'll mirror the Heliconia 06:52.033 --> 06:57.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% with red-torch ginger and 06:54.633 --> 06:59.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% balance the visual weight 06:56.133 --> 07:00.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% of the hanging Heliconia 06:57.800 --> 07:02.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% with parakeet Heliconia 06:59.566 --> 07:02.200 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:50% on the opposite side 07:00.633 --> 07:02.200 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:47.5% of the arrangement. 07:10.600 --> 07:15.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% Fragrant shampoo 07:11.500 --> 07:15.766 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:72.5% ginger adds texture and focal 07:13.900 --> 07:15.766 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:62.5% emphasis to this bouquet. 07:25.633 --> 07:31.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% It's fun to manipulate 07:26.800 --> 07:32.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% different pieces of foliage 07:28.666 --> 07:34.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% by curling or wrapping them. 07:31.300 --> 07:36.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% I secure the leaf structure 07:32.566 --> 07:36.433 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:72.5% with a stapler before placing 07:34.400 --> 07:36.433 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:65% them into the flower foam. 07:41.133 --> 07:45.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% Lobster-claw Heliconia 07:42.500 --> 07:47.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% are giant flowers on huge, 07:44.333 --> 07:49.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:30% thick stems. 07:45.966 --> 07:52.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% And I love how they tower over 07:47.433 --> 07:54.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% the other flowers, much like 07:49.133 --> 07:55.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% they would in the rainforest. 07:52.700 --> 07:57.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% Reflexing the blooms of the 07:54.166 --> 07:57.266 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:67.5% red-torch ginger gives them 07:55.633 --> 07:57.266 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:50% a fuller appearance. 08:11.233 --> 08:16.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% Flowers can provide a wonderful 08:12.566 --> 08:18.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% escape to calm, 08:14.466 --> 08:18.500 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:50% support, and enhance 08:16.366 --> 08:18.500 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:60% our personal well-being. 08:36.433 --> 08:40.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% Many locations 08:37.133 --> 08:41.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% across the country are fortunate 08:38.300 --> 08:43.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% to have local botanical gardens, 08:40.400 --> 08:44.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% and we are, indeed, very 08:41.633 --> 08:46.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% fortunate in West Michigan to 08:43.066 --> 08:47.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% have access to Frederik Meijer 08:44.533 --> 08:49.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% Gardens & Sculpture Park. 08:46.533 --> 08:50.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% It's a wonderful way to escape 08:47.966 --> 08:52.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% everyday life. 08:49.533 --> 08:54.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% The main campus covers 08:50.866 --> 08:55.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% 158 acres. 08:52.666 --> 08:57.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% And today, I'd like to show you 08:54.266 --> 08:59.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% specifically the Richard & 08:55.833 --> 09:01.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% Helen DeVos Japanese Garden, 08:57.666 --> 09:04.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% which opened in 2015. 08:59.966 --> 09:04.766 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:60% It's an incredible place 09:01.033 --> 09:04.766 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:57.5% to explore and reflect. 09:05.000 --> 09:07.500 align:start position:10% line:10% size:72.5% So, I'd like to introduce you 09:06.266 --> 09:08.233 align:start position:10% line:10% size:67.5% to my friend Steve LaWarre, 09:07.500 --> 09:09.400 align:start position:10% line:10% size:35% who's the vice 09:08.233 --> 09:11.300 align:start position:10% line:10% size:62.5% president of horticulture 09:09.400 --> 09:13.233 align:start position:10% line:10% size:57.5% here at Meijer Gardens. 09:11.300 --> 09:16.000 align:start position:10% line:10% size:62.5% You're kind of the expert 09:13.233 --> 09:17.266 align:start position:10% line:10% size:67.5% about this Japanese garden. 09:16.000 --> 09:18.633 align:start position:10% line:10% size:45% >> Well, you know, 09:17.266 --> 09:20.633 align:start position:10% line:10% size:42.5% I love the space, 09:18.633 --> 09:23.233 align:start position:10% line:10% size:70% and I've had the opportunity 09:20.633 --> 09:24.466 align:start position:10% line:10% size:65% to work through, you know, 09:23.233 --> 09:28.200 align:start position:10% line:10% size:57.5% being part of the group 09:24.466 --> 09:29.700 align:start position:10% line:10% size:80% that found Hoichi Kurisu and was 09:28.200 --> 09:30.766 align:start position:10% line:10% size:72.5% here during the construction. 09:29.700 --> 09:33.466 align:start position:10% line:10% size:62.5% And it's just been a real 09:30.766 --> 09:35.100 align:start position:10% line:10% size:80% pleasure to help build this team 09:33.466 --> 09:36.133 align:start position:10% line:10% size:80% and to help take care of a space 09:35.100 --> 09:37.833 align:start position:10% line:10% size:45% that the community 09:36.133 --> 09:37.833 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:47.5% just loved so much. 09:38.066 --> 09:41.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% >> As a horticulture person, 09:39.300 --> 09:43.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% this is like your passion 09:40.966 --> 09:44.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% to start with, 09:41.733 --> 09:45.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% and then you have this 09:43.366 --> 09:46.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% that you get to come 09:44.266 --> 09:48.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% to work at every day. 09:45.400 --> 09:48.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% >> Yeah, it's so nice to be able 09:46.933 --> 09:51.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% to walk through this space, 09:48.133 --> 09:52.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% you know, to gather 09:48.966 --> 09:54.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% your thoughts, to contemplate, 09:51.066 --> 09:56.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% you know, your to-do list, 09:52.233 --> 09:58.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% and to just watch the public, 09:54.433 --> 10:00.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% our guests, just thoroughly 09:56.400 --> 10:01.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% enjoy a space like this. 09:58.033 --> 10:03.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% It's truly a blessing to be able 10:00.100 --> 10:04.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% to walk through this area. 10:01.333 --> 10:05.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% >> This is 8 1/2 acres of the 10:03.533 --> 10:07.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:17.5% campus. 10:04.300 --> 10:09.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% >> Yeah. 10:05.133 --> 10:10.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% >> How did this all come to be? 10:07.733 --> 10:12.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% And how long did it take? 10:09.400 --> 10:13.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% >> Well, you know, this garden 10:10.166 --> 10:15.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% opened in June of 2015. 10:12.666 --> 10:16.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% >> Okay. 10:13.833 --> 10:18.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% >> It was just a desire of Fred 10:15.766 --> 10:21.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% and Lena Meijer 10:16.966 --> 10:23.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% to have a Japanese garden. 10:18.600 --> 10:25.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% You know, Fred loves the idea 10:21.466 --> 10:26.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% of a world garden of some sort. 10:23.666 --> 10:27.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% Lena loved the idea 10:25.066 --> 10:28.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% of the garden space, 10:26.433 --> 10:29.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% especially a teahouse. 10:27.500 --> 10:30.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% You know, she loved that idea. 10:28.833 --> 10:31.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:22.5% >> Right. 10:29.366 --> 10:33.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% >> And through working 10:30.400 --> 10:33.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% with Hoichi Kurisu, we were able 10:31.933 --> 10:36.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% to have this come to fruition. 10:33.500 --> 10:37.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% >> Part of this 10:33.966 --> 10:38.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% is the sculptures that occur 10:36.000 --> 10:38.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% and the art that's available 10:37.600 --> 10:39.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% in the gardens. 10:38.200 --> 10:41.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% >> Yeah. 10:38.600 --> 10:42.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% >> So can you talk a little bit 10:39.700 --> 10:44.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% about that, too, how 10:41.033 --> 10:45.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% that comes together? 10:42.366 --> 10:47.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% >> Sure. You know, Fred was 10:44.100 --> 10:49.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% a collector of sculpture, 10:45.400 --> 10:50.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% and the West Michigan 10:47.033 --> 10:52.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% Horticulture Society 10:49.166 --> 10:54.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% came to Fred wanting to open 10:50.933 --> 10:56.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% a botanic garden, 10:52.100 --> 11:00.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% and it was just a wonderful fit. 10:54.600 --> 11:01.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% And so that early combination 10:56.733 --> 11:02.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% of gardens and sculpture art 11:00.133 --> 11:04.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% is our foundational recipe, 11:01.733 --> 11:06.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% and that's reflected 11:02.833 --> 11:07.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% in this Japanese garden 11:04.033 --> 11:08.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% as being a traditional space, 11:06.400 --> 11:12.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% but then also having 11:07.333 --> 11:13.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% contemporary art. 11:08.733 --> 11:15.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% So it's really unique. 11:12.433 --> 11:16.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% >> People are always asking me 11:13.966 --> 11:17.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% what there is to do in 11:15.166 --> 11:18.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% Grand Rapids, and this is 11:16.533 --> 11:19.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% one of the highlights. 11:17.900 --> 11:20.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% >> Absolutely. 11:18.433 --> 11:21.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% Over and over again. 11:19.400 --> 11:23.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% >> Exactly. Exactly. 11:20.800 --> 11:24.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% And it changes, too. 11:21.900 --> 11:26.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% It's a seasonal adventure. 11:23.766 --> 11:27.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:22.5% >> It is. 11:24.600 --> 11:28.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% >> Because you can come 11:26.266 --> 11:30.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% all times of year. 11:27.266 --> 11:31.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% >> Yeah. We like to say that 11:28.533 --> 11:33.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% it's always new, and it truly 11:30.700 --> 11:33.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:7.5% is. 11:31.200 --> 11:35.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% You know, every season 11:33.133 --> 11:37.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% is different. 11:33.866 --> 11:40.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% There's always something that -- 11:35.133 --> 11:43.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% I've been here for over 24 years 11:37.966 --> 11:44.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% and I continuously discover 11:40.133 --> 11:45.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% things that I see in new ways 11:43.033 --> 11:46.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% that I didn't notice before. 11:44.633 --> 11:48.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% >> Oh, that's wonderful. 11:45.700 --> 11:50.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% >> Yeah. 11:46.966 --> 11:51.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% >> Well, thank you so much 11:48.100 --> 11:53.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% for allowing us to be here 11:50.066 --> 11:54.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% and being part of this 11:51.433 --> 11:55.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% amazing Japanese garden 11:53.300 --> 11:56.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% and for taking the time out 11:54.300 --> 11:57.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% today to explain it to us. 11:55.300 --> 11:58.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% I appreciate it so much. 11:56.166 --> 11:58.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% >> I love the fact that you're 11:57.166 --> 12:00.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% here and enjoying this with us. 11:58.233 --> 12:00.600 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:50% >> Oh, that's great. 11:58.966 --> 12:00.600 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:50% Thank you very much. 12:07.566 --> 12:11.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% We're here in the Japanese 12:08.333 --> 12:13.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% gardens, and I've been 12:09.533 --> 12:15.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% so inspired by these bonsai. 12:11.900 --> 12:17.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:30% Let's create 12:13.200 --> 12:17.166 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:77.5% a beautiful ikebana arrangement 12:15.033 --> 12:17.166 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:70% from these glorious flowers. 12:23.033 --> 12:27.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% I'm using a piece of driftwood 12:24.566 --> 12:29.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% and I've wedged it down inside 12:26.200 --> 12:31.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% my alabaster container. 12:27.966 --> 12:33.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% The container is very heavy. 12:29.900 --> 12:34.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% It's made of alabaster, 12:31.333 --> 12:35.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% so it's going to give weight 12:33.300 --> 12:37.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% to the arrangement. 12:34.400 --> 12:38.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% And having that piece 12:35.800 --> 12:41.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% of driftwood wedged inside 12:37.533 --> 12:43.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% will form the structure 12:38.733 --> 12:44.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% where we can place our flowers. 12:41.600 --> 12:47.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% We start with the three classic 12:43.166 --> 12:49.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% placements of shin, soe, and 12:44.900 --> 12:51.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% tai -- heaven, earth, and man. 12:47.633 --> 12:53.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% Then we have other pieces 12:49.166 --> 12:53.600 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:55% of foliage and flowers 12:51.500 --> 12:53.600 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:72.5% that will help support those. 13:16.533 --> 13:21.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% It's always great to look 13:17.900 --> 13:22.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% at the flowers and decide 13:19.233 --> 13:24.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% what direction they're going 13:21.066 --> 13:26.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% so that you place them 13:22.166 --> 13:28.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% in the appropriate spot. 13:24.800 --> 13:29.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% ikebana is also perceived 13:26.600 --> 13:31.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% as spiritual, 13:28.033 --> 13:34.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% which means that we're joining 13:29.666 --> 13:34.233 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:57.5% as one with the flowers 13:31.766 --> 13:34.233 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:80% to make a beautiful arrangement. 14:41.000 --> 14:46.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% Here's your "Bloom 365 Tip" 14:43.400 --> 14:48.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% from the bonsai garden, 14:45.533 --> 14:49.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% helping you enjoy flowers 14:46.933 --> 14:51.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% every day of the year. 14:48.800 --> 14:53.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% I'm going to show you 14:49.433 --> 14:55.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% how to bend a branch 14:51.900 --> 14:58.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% for an ikebana arrangement. 14:53.633 --> 15:02.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% It's a two-step method. 14:55.766 --> 15:05.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% We'll take and cut partway 14:58.066 --> 15:08.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% through our branch. 15:02.366 --> 15:10.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% Then we go back to the other end 15:05.833 --> 15:13.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% and cut off a wedge. 15:08.333 --> 15:15.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% We take our wedge and we stick 15:10.466 --> 15:16.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% it into the bent area. 15:13.066 --> 15:18.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% That provides a wonderful bend 15:15.533 --> 15:20.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% so it can go into 15:16.533 --> 15:20.800 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:60% our arrangement and bend 15:18.500 --> 15:20.800 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:72.5% in the appropriate direction. 15:26.200 --> 15:29.166 align:start position:10% line:10% size:80% Many people escape everyday life 15:27.933 --> 15:31.400 align:start position:10% line:10% size:65% through art, like our next 15:29.166 --> 15:32.800 align:start position:10% line:10% size:62.5% guest, Anthony Carpenter. 15:31.400 --> 15:34.700 align:start position:10% line:10% size:72.5% Anthony's unique illustration 15:32.800 --> 15:36.400 align:start position:10% line:10% size:67.5% style is sometimes inspired 15:34.700 --> 15:38.266 align:start position:10% line:10% size:77.5% by the bright colors and shapes 15:36.400 --> 15:39.433 align:start position:10% line:10% size:70% of American mid-century tiki 15:38.266 --> 15:39.433 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:17.5% design. 15:39.666 --> 15:45.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% Purely escapist fantasy. 15:42.033 --> 15:46.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% And I'm a big fan. 15:43.666 --> 15:48.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% So, Anthony, this is such a huge 15:45.533 --> 15:48.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% treat for me, 15:46.966 --> 15:49.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% because I have admired your art 15:48.233 --> 15:50.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:30% for so long. 15:48.866 --> 15:51.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% >> Excellent. 15:49.566 --> 15:52.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% >> We own pieces of your art in 15:50.900 --> 15:52.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:22.5% our home. 15:51.433 --> 15:54.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% >> Also excellent. 15:52.300 --> 15:56.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% >> Yeah. 15:52.933 --> 15:57.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% We even were gifted a piece. 15:54.600 --> 16:00.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% When Kelly and I got married, 15:56.266 --> 16:01.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% we were gifted a piece from 15:57.866 --> 16:02.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% the crew, from Chris and Keith, 16:00.166 --> 16:03.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% that you created for us. 16:01.466 --> 16:04.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% >> I remember doing that one. 16:02.566 --> 16:05.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% That was a lot of fun. 16:03.800 --> 16:06.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% >> Yeah. 16:04.200 --> 16:08.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% Kelly as Aquaman, and me 16:05.400 --> 16:09.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% as Gorilla Grodd. 16:06.366 --> 16:10.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% >> Yeah. Right up my alley. 16:08.533 --> 16:12.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% >> I know. 16:09.266 --> 16:13.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% So, that's really interesting. 16:10.933 --> 16:14.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% Now, you have a lot of things 16:12.566 --> 16:15.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:12.5% here. 16:13.133 --> 16:16.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% There's a bar menu. 16:14.466 --> 16:17.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% There's signage. 16:15.633 --> 16:21.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% There's glasses. 16:16.733 --> 16:22.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% >> Mm-hmm. 16:17.533 --> 16:23.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% >> Even the tiki mug. 16:21.366 --> 16:24.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% What do I call that? 16:22.366 --> 16:25.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% What's the official term? 16:23.600 --> 16:26.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% >> They're tiki mugs. 16:24.633 --> 16:27.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% >> The tiki mug. 16:25.500 --> 16:29.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% Yeah, the sculpted -- 16:26.533 --> 16:31.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% >> Yeah. 16:27.066 --> 16:32.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% >> Yeah. That's amazing. 16:29.133 --> 16:33.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% For me, my flower arranging, 16:31.500 --> 16:35.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% I can escape through 16:32.233 --> 16:37.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% my flower arranging 16:33.700 --> 16:38.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% and I can create my own -- 16:35.933 --> 16:39.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% if it's a little, tiny world, 16:37.066 --> 16:41.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% if it's a great, big world, 16:38.166 --> 16:41.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% if it's tropical, if it's 16:39.433 --> 16:42.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% Victorian, whatever that is. 16:41.066 --> 16:43.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% Do you feel 16:41.466 --> 16:44.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% that way about your art? 16:42.233 --> 16:45.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% That you can transport yourself 16:43.466 --> 16:47.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% to another place? 16:44.266 --> 16:49.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% >> Oh, of course, of course. 16:45.166 --> 16:51.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% I'm literally creating 16:47.366 --> 16:52.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% the places that I go to, so... 16:49.200 --> 16:54.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% And the beautiful thing is, 16:51.533 --> 16:55.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:30% there's both 16:52.233 --> 16:55.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% the professional side of the art 16:54.000 --> 16:57.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% and the recreational side 16:55.300 --> 16:58.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% of the art, as well. 16:55.900 --> 16:59.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% So I get a little pleasure 16:57.266 --> 17:00.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% from both. 16:58.466 --> 17:02.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% You know, I get to create things 16:59.466 --> 17:03.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% for other people 17:00.833 --> 17:04.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% and I also get to draw 17:02.066 --> 17:05.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% for myself. 17:03.433 --> 17:06.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% And sometimes, they bleed 17:04.433 --> 17:07.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% into each other, which is great. 17:05.866 --> 17:08.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% >> Oh, that's fun. 17:06.800 --> 17:10.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% >> Yeah. 17:07.300 --> 17:11.300 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% >> Now, I've noticed -- I follow 17:08.800 --> 17:14.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% you and I noticed that you 17:10.133 --> 17:15.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% sketch with pencil. 17:11.300 --> 17:16.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% You do -- You generate digital 17:14.166 --> 17:17.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:10% art. 17:15.033 --> 17:18.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% Do you have a favorite medium? 17:16.566 --> 17:20.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% Is there -- 17:17.766 --> 17:22.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% >> Pencil is, 17:18.333 --> 17:22.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% I think, what I really gravitate 17:20.600 --> 17:24.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% towards for the most part. 17:22.100 --> 17:26.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% >> Okay. 17:22.700 --> 17:29.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% >> You know, I'm making inroads 17:24.433 --> 17:31.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% into the world of full digital. 17:26.766 --> 17:33.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% I got an iPad in 2020, and 17:29.900 --> 17:34.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% it sort of changed my world. 17:31.766 --> 17:34.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% >> [ Both laugh ] 17:33.000 --> 17:35.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% >> And with some of that, 17:34.033 --> 17:36.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:30% I've noticed 17:34.500 --> 17:37.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% that we can follow along 17:35.900 --> 17:39.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% when you're creating something. 17:36.800 --> 17:40.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:30% >> Yes, yes, 17:37.566 --> 17:42.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% because it tracks everything 17:39.133 --> 17:43.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% that you're doing on-screen 17:40.266 --> 17:45.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% and it plays it back as a video. 17:42.366 --> 17:46.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% >> How interesting. 17:43.900 --> 17:46.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% So we can watch the process. 17:45.633 --> 17:47.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:17.5% >> Yes. 17:46.033 --> 17:48.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:17.5% >> Wow. 17:46.466 --> 17:50.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% >> And that's interesting for 17:47.600 --> 17:51.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% me, too, because I don't see 17:48.733 --> 17:53.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% the process myself 17:50.900 --> 17:54.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% 'cause I'm working on it. 17:51.733 --> 17:55.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% So my thought is all just 17:53.200 --> 17:57.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% in the next move. 17:54.600 --> 17:58.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% So then, when I go back 17:55.600 --> 17:58.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% and I look at what I did, I'm 17:57.333 --> 18:00.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% like, "Oh, oh, okay. 17:58.200 --> 18:01.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:27.5% I see these 17:58.766 --> 18:02.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% decisions I was making." 18:00.166 --> 18:04.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% >> That process is fascinating, 18:01.800 --> 18:05.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% because I experience 18:02.933 --> 18:06.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% a similar thing when I place 18:04.466 --> 18:07.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% a flower in a certain spot, 18:05.533 --> 18:08.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% and then, when the arrangement's 18:06.766 --> 18:10.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% getting completed, 18:07.433 --> 18:11.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% I may want to adjust and move 18:08.900 --> 18:12.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% something because it just 18:10.133 --> 18:13.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% didn't kind of happen the way 18:11.366 --> 18:13.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% that I thought it should. 18:12.500 --> 18:15.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:20% >> Yeah. 18:13.000 --> 18:16.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% >> And I think that 18:13.900 --> 18:17.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% that's also part of 18:15.033 --> 18:19.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% the learning process and also 18:16.100 --> 18:20.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% part of what we love about it. 18:17.700 --> 18:20.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% >> Oh, the beauty of art 18:19.133 --> 18:22.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% is mistakes... 18:20.033 --> 18:25.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:22.5% >> Right. 18:20.733 --> 18:26.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% >> ...and knowing when to accept 18:22.500 --> 18:27.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% them and when to push them away. 18:25.066 --> 18:28.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:40% >> Right. Right. 18:26.633 --> 18:29.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:30% So, Anthony, 18:27.200 --> 18:30.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% one of the things that you do 18:28.200 --> 18:31.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% is, people can commission art 18:29.433 --> 18:32.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% from you, as well. 18:30.500 --> 18:34.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:17.5% >> Yes. 18:31.033 --> 18:35.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% >> So, I gave you a list of some 18:32.766 --> 18:36.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% fun things that are kind of 18:34.233 --> 18:38.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% inspiring for Kelly and I, 18:35.566 --> 18:39.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% because we wanted another piece 18:36.700 --> 18:40.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% of your art in our home 18:38.166 --> 18:42.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% and we wanted to also show 18:39.400 --> 18:44.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:30% what you do. 18:40.233 --> 18:44.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% So I gave you a list of things, 18:42.233 --> 18:46.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% and you created something 18:44.133 --> 18:47.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:17.5% for me, 18:44.466 --> 18:49.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% and I don't know what it is, 18:46.866 --> 18:50.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% so I'm very excited. 18:47.900 --> 18:52.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% >> Well, you mentioned one 18:49.200 --> 18:54.233 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% of my favorite Hanna-Barbera 18:50.633 --> 18:54.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% cartoons, "The Herculoids"... 18:52.900 --> 18:55.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% >> I'm getting goose bumps. 18:54.233 --> 18:56.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:12.5% Okay. 18:54.666 --> 18:59.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% >> ...and flower arranging 18:55.966 --> 18:59.166 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:40% and such things, 18:56.833 --> 18:59.166 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:60% and I came up with this. 18:59.400 --> 19:03.133 align:start position:10% line:10% size:37.5% >> Oh, my gosh. 19:01.266 --> 19:04.700 align:start position:10% line:10% size:65% Anthony, that is fabulous. 19:03.133 --> 19:06.500 align:start position:10% line:10% size:32.5% >> Thank you. 19:04.700 --> 19:07.100 align:start position:10% line:10% size:75% >> We love "The Herculoids" so 19:06.500 --> 19:08.800 align:start position:10% line:10% size:12.5% much. 19:07.100 --> 19:09.666 align:start position:10% line:10% size:57.5% And we love you so much 19:08.800 --> 19:11.233 align:start position:10% line:10% size:52.5% and we love your art, 19:09.666 --> 19:12.200 align:start position:10% line:10% size:55% so this is an amazing, 19:11.233 --> 19:13.766 align:start position:10% line:10% size:75% amazing thing that we're going 19:12.200 --> 19:14.833 align:start position:10% line:10% size:77.5% to be able to add to our house. 19:13.766 --> 19:15.300 align:start position:10% line:10% size:60% It makes me want to cry, 19:14.833 --> 19:16.800 align:start position:10% line:10% size:20% Anthony. 19:15.300 --> 19:18.966 align:start position:10% line:10% size:57.5% It's just so beautiful. 19:16.800 --> 19:22.333 align:start position:10% line:10% size:37.5% I am blown away 19:18.966 --> 19:24.333 align:start position:10% line:10% size:67.5% by your ability to transfer 19:22.333 --> 19:26.666 align:start position:10% line:10% size:75% what it is you see onto paper. 19:24.333 --> 19:28.033 align:start position:10% line:10% size:62.5% That's an amazing talent, 19:26.666 --> 19:29.400 align:start position:10% line:10% size:67.5% and it's just so wonderful. 19:28.033 --> 19:30.800 align:start position:10% line:10% size:67.5% >> And it's also surprising 19:29.400 --> 19:31.866 align:start position:10% line:10% size:50% for me when I do it, 19:30.800 --> 19:33.233 align:start position:10% line:10% size:55% to be honest with you. 19:31.866 --> 19:34.666 align:start position:10% line:10% size:55% All these years later, 19:33.233 --> 19:35.900 align:start position:10% line:10% size:72.5% I'm still like, "Oh, this one 19:34.666 --> 19:37.366 align:start position:10% line:10% size:60% turned out really good." 19:35.900 --> 19:38.700 align:start position:10% line:10% size:45% >> That's amazing. 19:37.366 --> 19:39.766 align:start position:10% line:10% size:60% Well, thank you so much. 19:38.700 --> 19:40.133 align:start position:10% line:10% size:75% So, I have a question for you. 19:39.766 --> 19:41.133 align:start position:10% line:10% size:20% >> Sure. 19:40.133 --> 19:43.266 align:start position:10% line:10% size:70% >> Would you like to join me 19:41.133 --> 19:45.166 align:start position:10% line:10% size:67.5% for a drink and we can pick 19:43.266 --> 19:46.200 align:start position:10% line:10% size:80% something off of your drink menu 19:45.166 --> 19:46.800 align:start position:10% line:10% size:45% that you designed? 19:46.200 --> 19:48.100 align:start position:10% line:10% size:37.5% And maybe there 19:46.800 --> 19:48.866 align:start position:10% line:10% size:67.5% will be some flowers in it. 19:48.100 --> 19:49.500 align:start position:10% line:10% size:45% So that'll be fun. 19:48.866 --> 19:50.133 align:start position:10% line:10% size:32.5% >> I love it. 19:49.500 --> 19:50.733 align:start position:10% line:10% size:35% >> Okay, good. 19:50.133 --> 19:52.066 align:start position:10% line:10% size:32.5% >> Excellent. 19:50.733 --> 19:52.066 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:25% >> Thanks. 19:57.700 --> 20:04.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% The scientific name for shampoo 19:59.033 --> 20:07.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% ginger is Zingiber zerumbet. 20:02.833 --> 20:08.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% The plant is native to 20:04.100 --> 20:10.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% India, Malaysia, and Indonesia 20:07.033 --> 20:12.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% and widely cultivated 20:08.366 --> 20:14.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% in the Asian tropics. 20:10.800 --> 20:15.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% The common name of pinecone 20:12.133 --> 20:17.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% ginger is in reference 20:14.000 --> 20:18.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% to the pinecone shape 20:15.200 --> 20:20.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% of the inflorescence. 20:17.633 --> 20:24.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% Both the leaves and the 20:18.666 --> 20:25.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:67.5% pinecone-like inflorescence 20:20.800 --> 20:26.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% arise from underground rhizomes. 20:24.033 --> 20:28.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% The common name shampoo 20:25.066 --> 20:30.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% ginger relates to the creamy 20:26.700 --> 20:32.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% liquid substance in their cones, 20:28.833 --> 20:35.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% or bracts, which may be 20:30.700 --> 20:36.500 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% extracted by squeezing for use 20:32.866 --> 20:38.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% as a hair shampoo and/or hair 20:35.033 --> 20:39.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:30% conditioner. 20:36.500 --> 20:42.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:60% The fluid in the flowers 20:38.066 --> 20:43.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% and the rhizomes have a 20:39.333 --> 20:44.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% ginger-spice fragrance. 20:42.100 --> 20:46.033 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% Polynesians brought this plant 20:43.333 --> 20:47.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% to Hawaii in canoes 20:44.433 --> 20:48.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% many years ago. 20:46.033 --> 20:51.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% It is now cultivated worldwide 20:47.733 --> 20:51.066 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:40% for its culinary 20:48.700 --> 20:51.066 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:42.5% and medical uses. 20:59.266 --> 21:01.933 align:start position:10% line:10% size:77.5% Austin, you're going to make us 21:00.233 --> 21:03.033 align:start position:10% line:10% size:57.5% a Flower Cocktail Hour. 21:01.933 --> 21:03.033 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:32.5% >> I sure am. 21:03.266 --> 21:08.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% >> Oh, looking forward to this. 21:06.000 --> 21:09.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% >> Austin, how many drinks 21:06.866 --> 21:11.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% do you make a day? 21:08.266 --> 21:12.533 align:start position:10% line:74% size:22.5% >> A lot. 21:09.000 --> 21:17.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% >> [ Laughs ] 21:11.133 --> 21:18.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% >> An average night 21:12.533 --> 21:19.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% is usually close to 100 or more. 21:17.400 --> 21:20.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% >> Wow. Yeah. 21:18.166 --> 21:21.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% >> This one here is our most 21:19.600 --> 21:22.833 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% popular seller. 21:20.466 --> 21:23.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% >> So, what's this called? 21:21.800 --> 21:24.866 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% What are we making? 21:22.833 --> 21:26.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:42.5% >> This is called 21:23.800 --> 21:29.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% the Puka Punch. 21:24.866 --> 21:30.766 align:start position:10% line:74% size:17.5% >> Aha! 21:26.000 --> 21:32.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% >> This one's going to be -- 21:29.366 --> 21:33.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:80% have some fresh pineapple juice, 21:30.766 --> 21:35.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% in it, some orange juice, 21:32.400 --> 21:37.133 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% a little bit of passion fruit, 21:33.933 --> 21:38.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% some honey, and then a blend 21:35.333 --> 21:39.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% of four different rums. 21:37.133 --> 21:41.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% So, it's our most popular drink 21:38.366 --> 21:43.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% on the menu and also happens 21:39.933 --> 21:45.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% to be our strongest. 21:41.700 --> 21:46.166 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% >> And the menu -- so, this is 21:43.733 --> 21:48.900 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% your artwork, Anthony. 21:45.433 --> 21:50.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% >> Yes, it is. 21:46.166 --> 21:51.333 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% >> And you drew all of the 21:48.900 --> 21:51.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% little drinks that are in here. 21:50.200 --> 21:52.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% >> I drew every individual 21:51.333 --> 21:54.800 align:start position:10% line:74% size:15% drink. 21:51.733 --> 21:55.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:72.5% There were actually more when 21:52.966 --> 21:57.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% the place first opened. 21:54.800 --> 21:57.600 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:20% >> Okay. 21:55.366 --> 21:57.600 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:62.5% >> It was a fun exercise. 22:03.200 --> 22:10.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:77.5% >> That's amazing. I love that. 22:04.566 --> 22:11.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:70% I love that your art's right 22:05.900 --> 22:12.633 align:start position:10% line:74% size:15% there. 22:10.466 --> 22:13.700 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% See, now, I love this, 22:11.566 --> 22:15.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% because typically with 22:12.633 --> 22:16.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:52.5% Flower Cocktail Hour, 22:13.700 --> 22:18.733 align:start position:10% line:74% size:45% I have to make it. 22:15.000 --> 22:19.566 align:start position:10% line:74% size:65% So I like having you here, 22:16.733 --> 22:21.966 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% Austin, and you're adding your 22:18.733 --> 22:23.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:25% expertise. 22:19.566 --> 22:24.266 align:start position:10% line:74% size:12.5% Yeah. 22:21.966 --> 22:27.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% >> And then one last 22:23.066 --> 22:29.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:37.5% little floater. 22:24.266 --> 22:32.600 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% >> [ Laughs ] 22:27.933 --> 22:34.466 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% Anthony, you are driving. 22:29.466 --> 22:38.666 align:start position:10% line:74% size:35% [ Both laugh ] 22:32.600 --> 22:40.366 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% Oh, lookit -- there's flowers! 22:34.466 --> 22:40.366 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:32.5% We love that! 22:38.666 --> 22:40.366 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:27.5% Fresh mint. 22:49.366 --> 22:52.366 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:40% Austin, amazing. 22:50.866 --> 22:52.366 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:52.5% >> Cheers, gentlemen. 22:58.800 --> 23:02.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:75% >> Oh, Austin, that's amazing. 23:00.200 --> 23:03.100 align:start position:10% line:74% size:32.5% >> Delicious. 23:00.900 --> 23:04.400 align:start position:10% line:74% size:55% >> It's right at home. 23:02.000 --> 23:06.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% I mean, this is exactly 23:03.100 --> 23:07.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:62.5% what I should be drinking 23:04.400 --> 23:07.933 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% when I'm standing here. 23:06.000 --> 23:11.066 align:start position:10% line:74% size:57.5% >> Absolute perfection. 23:07.066 --> 23:12.200 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% >> Yeah. Wonderful. 23:07.933 --> 23:13.433 align:start position:10% line:74% size:50% >> Glad you like it. 23:11.066 --> 23:15.000 align:start position:10% line:74% size:47.5% >> Anthony, cheers. 23:12.200 --> 23:15.000 align:start position:10% line:79.33% size:42.5% >> Cheers to you. 23:13.433 --> 23:15.000 align:start position:10% line:84.67% size:37.5% >> There we go. 23:21.533 --> 23:23.400 align:start position:10% line:10% size:60% Today, I have two photos 23:22.800 --> 23:25.400 align:start position:10% line:10% size:42.5% to share with you 23:23.400 --> 23:26.466 align:start position:10% line:10% size:75% from viewer Claudia Dinwiddie, 23:25.400 --> 23:28.300 align:start position:10% line:10% size:67.5% who often sends me pictures 23:26.466 --> 23:30.166 align:start position:10% line:10% size:77.5% of her creations, which include 23:28.300 --> 23:33.633 align:start position:10% line:10% size:60% flowers from her garden. 23:30.166 --> 23:34.900 align:start position:10% line:10% size:75% And her garden is magnificent. 23:33.633 --> 23:37.333 align:start position:10% line:10% size:77.5% Claudia loves to share her life 23:34.900 --> 23:38.866 align:start position:10% line:10% size:80% in bloom at home, at the office, 23:37.333 --> 23:39.800 align:start position:10% line:10% size:52.5% and with her friends. 23:38.866 --> 23:42.633 align:start position:10% line:10% size:57.5% That's just the kind of 23:39.800 --> 23:43.766 align:start position:10% line:10% size:52.5% flower friend she is. 23:42.633 --> 23:45.300 align:start position:10% line:10% size:47.5% Thank you, Claudia, 23:43.766 --> 23:48.833 align:start position:10% line:10% size:62.5% for brightening our world 23:45.300 --> 23:49.766 align:start position:10% line:10% size:67.5% with your flower creations. 23:48.833 --> 23:50.833 align:start position:10% line:10% size:55% I love to see pictures 23:49.766 --> 23:52.766 align:start position:10% line:10% size:67.5% of your flower arrangements 23:50.833 --> 23:54.266 align:start position:10% line:10% size:70% inspired by "Life in Bloom." 23:52.766 --> 23:56.300 align:start position:10% line:10% size:65% We call them "Schwankies," 23:54.266 --> 23:59.233 align:start position:10% line:10% size:65% after a viewer's nickname. 23:56.300 --> 24:00.766 align:start position:10% line:10% size:62.5% Send them to J@uBloom.com 23:59.233 --> 24:03.600 align:start position:10% line:10% size:52.5% That's the letter "J" 24:00.766 --> 24:04.800 align:start position:10% line:10% size:70% @ the letter "U," bloom.com. 24:03.600 --> 24:08.033 align:start position:10% line:10% size:72.5% And watch for more Schwankies 24:04.800 --> 24:09.333 align:start position:10% line:10% size:45% on upcoming shows. 24:08.033 --> 24:10.533 align:start position:10% line:10% size:70% I hope you found inspiration 24:09.333 --> 24:12.433 align:start position:10% line:10% size:37.5% in today's show 24:10.533 --> 24:13.100 align:start position:10% line:10% size:67.5% and create your own escape, 24:12.433 --> 24:14.333 align:start position:10% line:10% size:42.5% even if it's just 24:13.100 --> 24:16.266 align:start position:10% line:10% size:40% for an afternoon 24:14.333 --> 24:17.400 align:start position:10% line:10% size:57.5% or even an hour or two. 24:16.266 --> 24:18.400 align:start position:10% line:10% size:67.5% Taking the time for a break 24:17.400 --> 24:19.600 align:start position:10% line:10% size:30% with flowers 24:18.400 --> 24:22.466 align:start position:10% line:10% size:62.5% will help clear your mind 24:19.600 --> 24:23.733 align:start position:10% line:10% size:72.5% and activate the imagination. 24:22.466 --> 24:26.200 align:start position:10% line:10% size:50% For "Life in Bloom," 24:23.733 --> 24:27.200 align:start position:10% line:10% size:37.5% I'm J Schwanke. 24:26.200 --> 24:27.766 align:start position:10% line:10% size:75% >> Well, you guys liked those. 24:27.200 --> 24:28.833 align:start position:10% line:10% size:37.5% You want to see 24:27.766 --> 24:29.800 align:start position:10% line:10% size:55% something really cool? 24:28.833 --> 24:30.733 align:start position:10% line:10% size:35% >> Well, yeah. 24:29.800 --> 24:33.133 align:start position:10% line:10% size:32.5% >> Of course. 24:30.733 --> 24:33.866 align:start position:10% line:10% size:60% >> Of course. Yes. Yeah. 24:33.133 --> 24:35.033 align:start position:10% line:10% size:40% I always like it 24:33.866 --> 24:36.866 align:start position:10% line:10% size:72.5% when a bartender says, "Can I 24:35.033 --> 24:39.266 align:start position:10% line:10% size:67.5% show you something better?" 24:36.866 --> 24:39.266 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:30% [ Laughter ] 24:41.200 --> 24:43.533 align:start position:10% line:10% size:27.5% >> Alright. 24:41.866 --> 24:44.933 align:start position:10% line:10% size:75% >> It has a ship and a monkey. 24:43.533 --> 24:45.633 align:start position:10% line:10% size:62.5% >> Couple straws for you, 24:44.933 --> 24:46.900 align:start position:10% line:10% size:25% gentlemen. 24:45.633 --> 24:46.900 align:start position:10% line:15.33% size:20% >> Okay. 24:51.900 --> 24:53.666 align:start position:10% line:10% size:7.5% Oh! 24:52.500 --> 24:55.233 align:start position:10% line:10% size:20% >> Nice! 24:53.666 --> 24:56.466 align:start position:10% line:10% size:65% >> Austin, you were right. 24:55.233 --> 25:00.066 align:start position:10% line:10% size:32.5% It is better. 24:56.466 --> 25:01.200 align:start position:10% line:10% size:52.5% >> That was fabulous. 25:00.066 --> 25:02.433 align:start position:10% line:10% size:27.5% >> Oh, yum! 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