Even royalty from the frog kingdom can't resist a visit to Fairhaven. Watching Joan at work makes the whole village feel alive. Beautiful scene and wonderful attention to historical detail. Hay Meadow, Havenmouth, Fairhaven (80, 178, 22)

Paint Over Hate
Sometimes I walk through silent streets
where words are darker than the night.
Black upon cold and weathered walls,
they steal the warmth, they hide the light.

They speak of anger, fear and blame,
of hearts that chose to turn away.
Yet somewhere underneath the noise,
a quiet hope still longs to stay.

How beautiful this world could be
if someone came with brush in hand;
not to erase what once had been,
but gently help us understand.

To paint across the scars of hate
with colors born from kinder dreams;
where every stroke of red means courage,
and every ray of gold still gleams.

With green for every life that's precious,
with blue for peace beyond the sky,
with violet for every soul
that learned to stand instead of cry.

A rainbow cannot change the past,
nor heal each wound in just one day.
But every color we lay down
takes some of hatred's strength away.

And maybe walls would cease to divide,
becoming canvases instead;
where strangers pause, exchange a smile,
and kindness blooms where fear once spread.

For every heart still dares to dream
holds one small brush against the night.
And every gentle act reminds us:

The brightest colors in this world
have always been
stronger than hate. 💜

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Überstreicht den Hass

Manchmal gehe ich durch Straßen,
auf denen Worte Wunden sind.
Schwarz gesprüht auf kalten Mauern,
geboren aus dem Sturm im Wind.

Sie schreien lauter als die Stimmen,
die leise von Versöhnung träumen.
Sie bauen Mauern in den Herzen,
wo Liebe längst begann zu säumen.

Wie schön wär's, wenn wir eines Tages
nicht Hass in grauen Lettern sähen,
sondern Menschen mit einem Pinsel,
die schweigend an die Mauern gehen.

Nicht, um Geschichte auszulöschen,
nicht, um Wahrheit zu verdecken –
nur um den Hass mit bunten Farben
behutsam Stück für Stück zu wecken...

...zu wecken in etwas Neues,
das heller ist als jede Nacht.
In Rot für Mut, in Gelb für Hoffnung,
in Grün, das neues Leben lacht.

In Blau für Frieden, Violett
für Würde, die für jeden gilt.
Bis jeder Pinselstrich bezeugt,
dass Liebe stärker ist als das Bild.

Vielleicht bleibt Hass ein Teil der Welt,
vielleicht verstummt er niemals ganz.
Doch jede Farbe, die wir schenken,
nimmt ihm ein wenig seiner Macht.

Und irgendwann, so träume ich,
steht niemand mehr vor kaltem Stein.
Dann werden Wände nicht mehr trennen –
sie laden alle Menschen ein.

Denn was wäre diese Erde schön,
wenn wir statt Vorurteilen und Leid
den Hass mit Regenbogenfarben
übermalten –
mit Menschlichkeit. 💜

Joan catches her breath at the end of an afternoon clearing the hay meadow.

Fairhaven is a strictly historical region set in 1557 Somerset in Tudor England. As I get ready to go back to school, my region is much more sparse than I'd hoped it would be, but I've learned so much this summer -- what an experience! I'll keep working on small pieces of it between lesson planning and grading papers.

As far as hobbies go, this is way better, if only slightly cheaper, than golf.

🎉💥 Harmony's Haven Grid Crash Test Party! 💥🎉

📅 Friday, July 31st
🕓 4:00 PM SLT
🎧 Music by DJ Lavia

Ready to break things... for a good cause? 😄

Come help us put Harmony's Haven through its paces as we hunt down those sneaky open sim bugs! The more people who show up, the more fun we'll have—and the more bugs we can squash together.

🌺 Come as you are!
👯 Bring your friends!
😈 Bring your enemies! (We'll all get along... probably!)
👥 Bring your alts too—the more avatars, the merrier!

Expect laughs, great music from DJ Lavia, and a chance to help make Harmony's Haven even better while partying with the community.

So grab your crash helmet (or your favorite tropical outfit), jump in, and let's see what we can break... so we can fix it!

Everyone is welcome. We can't wait to crash the grid with you! 🌴🎶💥
login.harmonyshaven.com:8002:Harmonys Haven Welcome

╭─────────── ✦ WEDNESDAY ✦ ───────────╮

SNB POOL PARTY

Tropical vibes, poolside energy
and two live DJ sets.

2–4 PM PDT • ADRIAN
4–6 PM PDT • DJ NET

[]~(￣▽￣)~* Come for the music.
Stay for the party. *~(￣▽￣)~[]


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Dave loves to entertain, bringing you a unique experience unlike any other!

Come on down for 2 hours of fun, banter and laughs!

come join him for a rodeo rideeee

hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/54...

◥▧▧▧ DJ Chocolate ▧▧▧◤
◥▧▧▧▧WEDNESDAY 11AM Grid Time▧▧▧▧◤
█◄♫►█ ⇨ ᴡʜᴏ : DJ Chocolate
█◄♫►█ ⇨ sᴛʏʟᴇ : good vibes & deep bass
█◄♫►█ ⇨ ᴡʜᴇɴ : 07/29/26 -- start is 11am Grid Time
█◄♫►█ ⇨ ᴡʜᴇʀᴇ: C/C/C-Shoppe-Center-Events
█◄♫►█ ⇨ GRAB YOUR FRIENDS and come :))))

DJ Foxxy

Wednesday's
9am - 10am Grid/SLT/PST
At a Dream World Venue


Join us every Wednesday for good company and great music! DJ Foxxy plays a variety of hits from yesterday's memories to hits from today!

Hope to see you there!

LM: hop://login.twiztidtimez.com:8002/Dream%20World/97/135/700...

Dj Kitty Live on stage, Come join her for her 2 hours Musical Set.
If you love pink this is the place :)
everybody is welcome to join us hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/54...

🔥 The DawnFire Show 🔥
Every Wednesday | 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM (Grid Time)

Wake up to the music with DJ Yana Dakota at the Welcome Stage on the TwiztidTimez Grid.

The DawnFire Show is the perfect way to start your day. As the virtual sun rises, enjoy two hours of uplifting music, positive energy, and a warm community atmosphere.

Each week features a carefully crafted selection of music that may include:

• Classic Rock
• Pop Favorites
• Soul & Motown
• Blues
• Country
• Folk & Acoustic
• Funk & Disco
• Easy Listening
• Soft Rock
• Inspirational Classics
• Golden Oldies
• Feel-Good Hits from every decade

Whether you're just logging in, catching up with friends, dancing, or simply relaxing with your morning coffee, there's always a place for you at The DawnFire Show.

Location: Welcome Stage
Grid: TwiztidTimez Grid
When: Every Wednesday | 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM (Grid Time)
Hosted by: DJ Yana Dakota

Start your morning with great music, friendly faces, and positive vibes as we welcome another beautiful day together.

The DawnFire Show
"Where every sunrise begins with music."

hop://login.twiztidtimez.com:8002/TTG%20Welcome%20Area/378...

Come join multi genre DJ Ting, Ting has 50 years of experience, he plays tunes we all like to hear.
Put on your dancing shoes and come on down to Alternate Metaverse !
We are looking forward to seeing you all here :)
Party Stage
Alternate Metaverse is the new landing point, come and make new friends
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/54...

🌴☀️ Oi... where are you hiding tonight? ☀️🌴
The pool's waiting, the tunes are loaded, and the cocktails are getting lonely. 🍹😏
Come cause a little chaos with us at Sexy Naked Beach on the MK3 Grid!
🎧 DJ Adrian Moon LIVE
🕑 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Grid Time
Whether you're here to dance like nobody's watching, chill by the pool pretending to be classy, or just people-watch with a drink in hand... we've got you covered.
Expect: 🌴 Tropical vibes
🎶 Proper feel-good tunes
🍹 Drinks flowing
💃 Questionable dance moves
😂 Plenty of laughs
☀️ Summer energy turned up to 11
🚕 Taxi: mk3.org:5002:Sexy Naked Beach
Bring your mates... or come make some new ones. Swimwear is recommended... but we all know how Sexy Naked Beach usually goes. 😜
Let's make tonight one of those parties everyone talks about tomorrow... assuming they remember it. 🤣
✨ Great Tunes • Great Banter • Great Company • Endless Summer ✨
See you by the pool... first round of dancing's on you! 🌊🎧🍹🌴

Join us for an unforgettable session at the New Landing Point in Alternate Metaverse Grid!
With Dj Tyler
Dj Tyler Bringing his best Tunes from back then and Now , Laughter banter and great ambient
Join him for her 2 hour morning breakfast set and meet up with some amazing people .
We cant wait to see you there !!!

hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/54...

Radio Xenolandia Live - Neuerscheinungen der Woche

Wann? Heute 13:00 - 14:00 Uhr
Wo hören? Hier lang - https://laut.fm/xenolandia
Oder auf allen Regionen vom Xenolandia Grid.
Streaming-URL für VLC Player https://stream.laut.fm/xenolandia

Für neue Hörer - beim Sender einschalten wird ein kurzer Werbeblock (max.1min) getriggert.
Also nicht ausschalten/ einschalten wenn euch ein Titel nicht gefällt, sondern kurz leise machen.
Die restliche Sendung ist dann werbefrei!
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For new listeners – tuning in to the station triggers a short ad break (max. 1 min).
So don’t switch the radio off and on again if you don’t like a track; just turn the volume down briefly.
The rest of the programme will then be ad-free!

DJ DEBBIE loves her music, Has lots of amazing Ska,Dance, Pop , and tunes that you request.
Lets join her for an 2 hours set at the Landing point at AMV , Where the Moonlight Shines brighter then the Stars. Everybody is welcome , hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/54...

Nah und doch so fern

Mitten im Fluss der tausend Schritte,
wo jeder eilt und keiner bleibt,
steh ich zwischen all den Stimmen,
die der Wind vorübertreibt.

Gesichter ziehen lautlos weiter,
ein kurzer Blick, dann schon vorbei.
So viele Menschen, so viel Leben –
und doch fühlt sich die Seele frei...
nein, eher einsam, ungehört,
als hätte Zeit das Herz betört.

Wie oft berühren sich die Wege,
doch niemals wirklich Blick und Sinn.
Wir laufen dicht aneinander vorbei
und tragen Welten tief in uns drin.
Ich sehne mich nach einem Lächeln,
das nicht aus Höflichkeit entsteht.

Nach Worten, die nicht flüchtig klingen,
weil jemand wirklich neben mir steht.
Nicht die Nähe zweier Körper,
sondern die, die Herzen kennt.

Ein Augenblick, der leise sagt:
"Ich sehe dich."
Und der uns Menschen wieder Menschen nennt.
Vielleicht beginnt die große Veränderung
gar nicht mit lauten Reden oder Macht.
Vielleicht genügt ein offenes Herz,
das einem anderen entgegenlacht.
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Close, Yet So Far Away
In the river of a thousand footsteps,
where everyone moves and no one stays,
I stand among the countless voices
that drift away into the haze.

Faces pass like fleeting shadows,
a glance that fades before it's found.
So many people all around me,
yet silence is the loudest sound.
How often do our pathways cross,
while hearts remain unknown inside.

We walk so close to one another,
with unseen worlds we choose to hide.
I long for more than passing kindness,
more than words that disappear.

I long for someone truly listening,
for someone willing to draw near.
Not simply closeness of our bodies,
but the kind the soul can feel.

A quiet moment softly whispering,
"I see you."
A truth so simple, yet so real.
Perhaps the world begins to change
not through power, noise, or fame.
Perhaps it starts when one heart smiles
and gently calls another's name.

Many of you told me that the walk from the Welcome Area to the gallery inside the pyramid felt a little too long. Thank you all for your thoughtful feedback. It inspired this little oasis.
That is exactly why the bedou-in came to life.
Now there is a place to pause, enjoy a good coffee, take a deep breath, and let the impressions of the photographs and poems settle before continuing your journey.
Enjoy your stay.
arabian عربي

🎙️ THE DAVE KING EXPERIENCE 🎙️

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👤 WHO: Dave King

🎶 WHAT: Singing a variety of songs from yesterday and today, while also taking your requests

📅 WHEN: Every Tuesday
11:00am - 12:00pm Noon Grid Time / PST

🕒 Time Note:
SLT = Second Life Time
PST = Pacific Standard Time

👕 HOW: Come As You Are, with all our bits properly covered

📍 WHERE: hop://login.twiztidtimez.com:8002/Bar-Bus-Bay/439/74/22

Come enjoy great music, good company, and a fun hour with Dave King!

Added 3 beautiful new music boxes assorted tunes. Oh did I mention they are 1 prim each . A whimsical Elven enjoyment!

NOTICE:
Anyone who picked up a music box earlier, please stop in to receive the updated ON/OFF upgrade.
Nothing drives people crazy more then a music box that won't shut up! lol sorry. Hmm , wonder if that will work on hubby.

CAS & EVAN LIVE AT THE GARDEN AMV GRID 7-28 10AM TO 12PM
GRID HOPPERS WELCOME. YOUR LIMO HERE.. hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Casaenias%20Estate/133/1...
DON'T MISS THE AMAZING PERFORMANCES OF BOTH SINGERS! STARTING WITH EVAN WILLIAMS AT 10AM GRID TIME. FOLLOWED BY CASAENIA BAXTON 11AM GRID TIME..WE WOULD LOVE TO HAVE YOU COME ROCK WITH US! SEE YOU THERE!

DJ MANDY PERFORMANCES AT ALBASEXCLUB EVERY TUESDAY

Dear Friends
Our DJ MANDY will perform her WEEKLY FREE STYLE music at our ALBA SEX CLUB at 9 PM Eu time (12 AM SLT).
For confirmation and more details please have a look at our Opensim event scheduling!
you are welcome to visit us with your friends
Alba Princess

Please login at:
maze.bz:7002:ALBA SEX CLUB
September 22, 2026

When We Meet Again
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvf0yHeuZG8
We build our walls with silent thoughts,
draw the borders in our hearts.
Between the headlines and the slogans,
fear keeps tearing us apart.
Everyone believes they're right now,
everyone has found the way.
But who still hears the quiet voices
when the noise won't fade away?

When we meet again,
not as strangers, just as souls.
When we learn to truly listen
before judgment takes control.
Maybe peace begins
not in speeches, not in fights.
Maybe it begins so softly,
with a little more human kindness.

Aging hands still long for closeness,
children learn to fear too soon.
Everyone keeps chasing tomorrow,
while the "we" is slowly doomed.
Strangers quickly turn to enemies,
names become symbolic signs.
Yet behind each unfamiliar story
beats a heart just like mine.

When we meet again,
not as strangers, just as souls.
When we learn to truly listen
before judgment takes control.
Maybe peace begins
not in speeches, not in fights.
Maybe it begins so softly,
with a little more human kindness.

No flag ever healed a wounded spirit.
No extreme has mercy shown.
Only bridges built between us
lead us safely back toward home.
Don't forget who we once used to be.
Don't deny what came before.
But tomorrow starts the moment
reconciliation opens doors.

When we meet again,
without fear within our eyes.
When we see not just our differences,
but the hearts beyond the lines.
Then a thousand voices rising
won't build walls anymore.
Hope will guide us through the darkness,
trust believing once more.
Maybe peace begins
not somewhere beyond our sight.
Maybe it begins today...
quietly inside.

Deutsch:
Wenn wir uns wiedersehen

Wir bauen Mauern aus Gedanken,
ziehen Grenzen tief ins Herz.
Zwischen Schlagzeilen und Parolen
wächst aus Angst oft neuer Schmerz.
Jeder glaubt, den Weg zu kennen,
jeder meint, er hätte Recht.
Doch wer hört noch leise Stimmen,
wenn der Lärm die Seele bricht?

Wenn wir uns wiedersehen,
nicht als Gegner, nur als Mensch.
Wenn wir lernen zuzuhören,
bevor das Urteil in uns brennt.
Vielleicht beginnt der Frieden
nicht in Reden, nicht im Streit.
Vielleicht beginnt er leise,
mit etwas mehr Menschlichkeit.

Alte Hände suchen Nähe,
Kinder lernen Misstrauen früh.
Jeder rennt nach seinem Morgen,
doch verliert das Wir dabei.
Fremde werden schnell zu Feinden,
Namen werden zu Symbol'n.
Doch hinter jeder fremden Geschichte
träumt ein Herz vom gleichen Mond.

Wenn wir uns wiedersehen,
nicht als Gegner, nur als Mensch.
Wenn wir lernen zuzuhören,
bevor das Urteil in uns brennt.
Vielleicht beginnt der Frieden
nicht in Reden, nicht im Streit.

Vielleicht beginnt er leise,
mit etwas mehr Menschlichkeit.

Keine Fahne heilt die Wunden.
Kein Extrem kennt Mitgefühl.
Nur die Brücke zwischen Menschen
führt uns aus dem alten Spiel.
Nicht vergessen, wer wir waren.
Nicht verleugnen, was geschah.
Doch die Zukunft wächst erst dort,
wo Versöhnung möglich war.

Wenn wir uns wiedersehen,
ohne Angst im ersten Blick.
Wenn wir nicht nur Unterschiede,
sondern Herzen sehen mit.
Dann wird aus tausend Stimmen
keine Mauer mehr gebaut.
Dann trägt Hoffnung unsere Schritte,
weil Vertrauen wieder glaubt.
Vielleicht beginnt der Frieden
gar nicht irgendwo da draußen.
Vielleicht beginnt er heute –
leise in uns selbst.

DJ DragonLady - EARLY MORNING BREAKFAST SHOW at Party Stage on Alternate Metaverse : Tue 28th Jul 6:00 AM to Tue 28th Jul 8:00 AM
DJ DragonLady - Dragon loves gothic rock, her sets are lively and often feature the less well known european artists
DJ DragonLady Shinobiaa Carpenoctem, bringing you 2 hours of incredible danceable tunes! Put on your dancing shoes and come on down to The Party Stage at Alternate Metaverse
We are looking forward to seeing you all here :)
Party Stage
Alternate Metaverse is the new landing point, come and make new friends
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/31...

DJ DragonLady - EARLY MORNING BREAKFAST SHOW 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM

DJ DragonLady - Dragon loves gothic rock, her sets are lively and often feature the less well known european artists
DJ DragonLady Shinobiaa Carpenoctem, bringing you 2 hours of incredible danceable tunes! Put on your dancing shoes and come on down to The Party Stage at Alternate Metaverse
We are looking forward to seeing you all here :)
Party Stage
Alternate Metaverse is the new landing point, come and make new friends
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/31...

Alle an einem Tisch

Manchmal wünsche ich mir
nicht viel.

Kein Recht behalten.
Keine Fahnen,
die höher wehen als das Herz.

Nur einen langen Tisch.

Einen Platz,
an dem niemand zuerst gefragt wird,
woher er kommt,
wen er liebt,
welchen Namen Gott für ihn trägt
oder welche Sprache seine Kindheit hatte.

Nur einen Stuhl.

Und Zeit.

Zeit, einander anzusehen,
ohne Misstrauen in den Augen.
Zeit, ein Lächeln zu teilen,
bevor ein Urteil fällt.

Vielleicht würden wir entdecken,
dass Brot überall gleich duftet.
Dass Kinder überall gleich lachen.
Dass Tränen
keine Religion kennen.

Vielleicht würden wir merken,
wie klein der Abstand zwischen Menschen ist,
wenn niemand Mauern dazwischen baut.

An diesem Tisch
dürfte jeder erzählen.

Von seiner Heimat.
Von seiner Hoffnung.
Von seinem Schmerz.

Und niemand müsste lauter sprechen
als der andere.

Ich weiß,
es ist nur ein Traum.

Aber jeder Frieden
war einmal nichts weiter
als der mutige Wunsch eines Menschen,

dass eines Tages

alle

an einem Tisch sitzen.

Dorena Verne

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All at One Table

Sometimes I don't wish for much.

Not to be right.
No flags waving higher than the heart.

Just a long table.

A place where no one is first asked where they come from, whom they love, what name God has for them, or what language they spoke as a child.

Just a chair.

And time.

Time to look at each other without suspicion in our eyes.
Time to share a smile before judgment is passed.

Perhaps we would discover that bread smells the same everywhere. That children laugh the same everywhere. That tears know no religion.

Perhaps we would realize how small the distance between people is when no one builds walls between them.

At this table, everyone could tell their story.

About their homeland.
About their hope.
About their pain.

And no one would have to speak louder than anyone else.

I know,
it's just a dream.

But every peace
was once nothing more
than the courageous wish of one person,

that one day

everyone

would sit at one table.

Dorena Verne