The Great Grape Hunt on Rocca Sorrentina - October 15-23
Communty News & Events
Fabulous prizes & a great time to boot! Thanks, Sere!
Forum Activity for @tatiana-dokuchic
Communty News & Events
[update] Rockstar just updated their social media avatars, possibly hinting to a new Red Dead Game!
Gaming
Sounds like fun! You'll have to keep us posted.
I mostly try to stay far, far away from games (I already spend way too much time staring at a screen) but every once in a while I get sucked into one. Take Skyrim for example 
You've just got to love "vast" games!
Site News: 2017 Fundraiser
Site News & Guidelines
After three long years of dreaming, I'm delighted to say that we've finally accomplished our goal of migrating to a better platform!
Amidst the bussle of our relocation and the excitement of new discoveries it's time to launch our Annual Fundraiser.
Donations are gratefully accepted any time of the year, but our history has shown that this annual effort is a very important part of funding for our community. The generosity of members has kept us going for the last seven years, something we can all be very proud of!
There are a few changes from last year's fundraiser, including the addition of donations via PayPal or Credit Card. Of course, Linden Dollars are still very welcome.
See all the details at Your Support Keeps LHVW Up & Running
Questions? Comments? Ideas for other Fundraising Activities? Ask them here!
updated by @tatiana-dokuchic: 15 Oct 2016 10:35:39AM
Grape Stomping for Prizes - Rocca Sorrentina Grape Harvest Festival
Communty News & Events
What a wonderful event, Sere! Thanks 
I'm a "grape stomper" from waaaay back (even have a special outfit with grape-stained feet) so I'll be sure to drop by for some fun & prizes.
Living History - glad to be here!
General Discussion
Thank you very much, Tiamat!
I agonized over picking a new name for three years! I wanted something relatively short, descriptive & inclusive. It was a tall order and I was fortunate to have Aldo & Sere to bounce ideas off.
I owe a lot to Sere's Virtual Living History Association which lead me to investigate the meaning of Living History :
Living history is an activity that incorporates historical tools, activities and dress into an interactive presentation that seeks to give observers and participants a sense of stepping back in time. Although it does not necessarily seek to reenact a specific event in history, living history is similar to, and sometimes incorporates, historical reenactment. Living history is an educational medium used by living history museums, historic sites, heritage interpreters, schools and historical reenactment groups to educate the public or their own members in particular areas of history, such as clothing styles, pastimes and handicrafts, or to simply convey a sense of the everyday life of a certain period in history.
Sere graciously accepted a name that was similar to her Association.
You're right, it's not all about courts. in fact there are few courts left, and it's wonderful to be able to fully embrace all the other activities
Designing Worlds Visits Antiquity
Communty News & Events
A great article about a fabulous place. Thanks for sharing it, Tiamat!
p.s. I'm moving this to the more prestigious Community News category; because General is just ... well ... so general
Happy Thanksgiving: The Canadian Edition
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Oh no! Not snow, @Tiamat! It's waaaay tooooo early for snow!!
I do hope you enjoy the turkey leftovers. I'm thinking of making turkey soup tomorrow
The Ruin of a Princess: Marie-Thérèse of France
History
Many thanks for that reference, @leopoldina! I'm definitely going to check it out as I know very little about her life after the revolution.
Happy Thanksgiving: The Canadian Edition
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Wishing everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving!
The older I get, the more I appreciate all the benefits of having an "attitude of gratitude" and there's no better weekend to celebrate that.
Along the same lines I found When life hands you lemons: the new science of positive thinking quite an interesting read:
Positive psychology emphasizes strengths more than illness. It focuses on happiness, well-being, resilience, empathy, gratitude and forgiveness — how to "flourish" as a human. One idea, said Frank Farley, an Edmonton native and a past president of the American Psychological Association who studies heroism and personality, is that maybe it can inoculate people against mental distress.
More than a decade after its founding, the field is undergoing something of a revival. The neuroscience behind it is advancing. Researchers are finding links between positive emotions and a longer, healthier life span.
Cheers!