There's Kindness Still

EXPLORING SECOND LIFE

May peace come to Palestine and Ukraine and every part of the world

where innocent lives are being lost, the destruction of their land, and the pain and sorrow

caused by the arms and weapons of destruction.

The State Of The World

- Kalandra -

"The state of the world has been on my mind

It's weighed on my shoulders, demanding my time

Something is missing, it's hard to stay sane

Why do the answers seem lost and arcane?

May wars stop once and for all

And cast off the violence that has us enthralled

May healing not just be for the few

May peace be found for me and you...

I speak of a message said thousands of times, yet

We smile when it's mentioned, then roll our eyes

It may be naive but I must believe

Inside every human, there's kindness still

Hope is a fire that burns in our soul

If only an ember awaiting your call

To rise up in triumph should we all unite

A spark for change is yours to ignite (oh)

Ah, ah, ah, ah...

I believe this message is worth our time

There are people who've suffered yet conquered the climb

Who've sat in the stillness through darkness and light

And found love in the colors between black and white

May compassion turn foe into friend

May self awareness help us transcend

May forgiveness be given, despite lives that were lost

For isn't it peace all of us want

Ah, ah, ah, ah

Eh, eh, eh, eh

The state of the world has been on my mind

Demanding my conscience and all of my time

Was there ever an age where it all made sense

Or am I reminiscing about lost innocence?"

-Lyrics

My Location

A Place Between The Rocks

(Moderate)

A place inspired by Castle Meur, Plougrescant, France. A small cottage that was built in 1861.

To protect it from the frequently violent coastal weather, the house was positioned with its back

to the sea and flanked on either side by two giant rocks.

Thank you Aitiana1970 for the picture! :))

Aitiana1970: With all due respect, a photo for you :))

Credits On Me

DOUX - Lynn Hairstyle ● Flowers - Winter Clematis ~ Naminoke

Ascendant - Seductress Nails and Dermal Gems 01 ● Hair Strands -  Sintiklia - Hair Arleth

Earrings - BEO_Aleksa_Set ● *{Junbug}* Envy [Cream]

If Only For A Moment

🇺🇦 Ukraine In My Heart 🇺🇦

 If only for a moment

Each one of us would put ourselves in the shoes

of those who are suffering due to wars, 

and live their lives just for a day, an hour, or even a moment,

and feel their pain, their losses, and their terror.

Maybe, just maybe we would wake up

and put an end to the killing of thousands of innocent people,

the destruction of their beautiful cities, and the displacement of families.

Maybe if only for a moment 

we remember that we were all created equally,

feeling the same love for our children, parents, spouses, friends, and family.

We all have the same fears

and feel pain the same way, 

then maybe, 

we would begin to see our enemy as a friend, a brother, or a sister.

War kills everything, 

Everything beautiful and innocent... on both sides.

-Lori Novo

A Moonlight Night

The Most Beautiful Ukrainian Song 

🇺🇦 (Dedicated to All Brave Ukrainian People) 🇺🇦

Hello My Beautiful People!

This blog post is dedicated to our Miss Little Shiny Dust from Ukraine and all the beautiful

Ukrainian people!

You should know that my Miss Little Shiny Dust  blog post from back on August 9, 2023

placed #1 on Cajsa's 10 Favorite Second Life Blogs Of 2023. WoW, WoW, thank you so much!

I know it is such a great honor and it gives me so much inspiration to continue looking out

for beautiful and amazing people to feature in the blog. I am sure every single person in 

Second Life has a story to tell, I just need to find those that will be willing to share them with us.

Anyways, HERE you can read all about Cajsa's 10 Favorite Second Life Blogs Of 2023.

This is all for now. Please keep praying with me for peace on earth.

Much love,

Lori Novo

♥

Palestine in My Heart.

 PERSONAL UPDATE

Let The Children Sing 🕊 Peace to Palestine

 PERSONAL UPDATE

This is for the children on both sides, Palestine and Israel.

Rest in peace beautiful little ones.

Forgive me for not being able to help you, to save you, for failing you.

But I keep you all in my heart, always, always, always.

Que Canten los Niños

- José Luis Perales -

Lyrics translation:

Let the children sing, let them raise their voices

May they make the world listen

Let them join their voices and reach the sun

In them is the truth.

Let the children who live in peace sing

And those who suffer pain

Let them sing for those who will not sing

Because they have turned off their voice.

I sing to be allowed to live

I sing to make mom smile

I sing because the sky is blue

And I so that they don't dirty the sea.

I sing for those who have no bread

I sing so that you respect the flower

I sing for the world to be happy

I sing to not hear the cannon.

Let the children sing, let them raise their voices

May they make the world listen

Let them join their voices and reach the sun

In them is the truth.

Let the children who live in peace sing

And those who suffer pain

Let them sing for those who will not sing

Because they have turned off their voice.

I sing because the garden is green

And I so that they don't turn off the sun

I sing for the one who does not know how to write

And I for the one who writes love verses.

I sing so that my voice can be heard

And to see if I make you think

I sing because I want a happy world

And if anyone wants to listen to me.

Let the children sing, let them raise their voices

May they make the world listen

Let them join their voices and reach the sun

In them is the truth.

Let the children who live in peace sing

And those who suffer pain

Let them sing for those who will not sing

Because they have turned off their voice.

Let the children sing, let them raise their voices

May they make the world listen

Let them join their voices and reach the sun

In them is the truth.

Let the children who live in peace sing

And those who suffer pain

Let them sing for those who will not sing

Because they have turned off their voice.

Gentle Waves On An Endless Sea

Hello World!

Please forgive me for not calling you beautiful as I love to do.

But with everything that is going on in Palestine and what still continues to go on in Ukraine,

it makes it so hard to see your beauty. I know it is not your fault but humanity that seems to have lost

its hearts and all its essence of what is righteous and noble. You are our home, our beautiful home, and

with our actions of violence and so little care for humanity, we continue to destroy you, polluting the

air, and the water, bombing whole cities, and killing all that is innocent and pure.

Please continue to pray for peace on Earth.

Orion Zest (orionzes

Water and Sky

~ Sam Garrett ~

Orion Zest (orionzest)

Orion: such mesmerizing eyes, silky long hair, and glowing tender skin you have

Orion: your beautiful soft curves are like gentle waves on an endless sea,

eyes that gleam like stars at night, such a delight to behold you Lori

What beautiful words I say. So poetic and lyrical, almost like a love song that could

melt any girl. Unfortunately, these type of compliments from strangers does not work on me.

Or maybe they do... 

but not in the sense of attraction but simply as good words to collect in my blog as the best

pick-up lines that leave me breathless... sometimes. "Ohhh WOW, that was good!"

Runs fast to pick up a pen and paper to write them down before I forget them. :P

All these types of compliments I get go directly to my "Flirts" section in the blog.

Why? Well... Why not?

They are part of my Second Life journey where I want to document as much as I can

of my everyday experiences, from the smallest to the biggest of things.

One day I am sure everything that I have been keeping in this blog will make me smile, laugh, or cry.

But for future reference and for those men who might be sending these types of compliments my way,

just know, that not only do they not work on me, but they have a repellent effect that makes me

run away laughing but thinking "Ohhh WOW, that was good!" :P

Thanks For Reading!

Over & Out

Lori Novo

♥

Credits

WINGS-HAIR-ER0826 Red (Pack)

LaGyo_Amal Long Earrings - Gold

[Onyx] My story Tattoo

Belle Epoque - Zoe - White

Like I Never Even Loved You At All

Please Keep Praying For Palestine & Ukraine

"Come and sit here with me." 

He looked into her eyes and extended his hand as if saying,

take it, and don't be afraid, I won't hurt you.

She hesitated for a moment, she couldn't help still feeling scared,

she had been hurt so many times in the past.

She had kept all her walls up to protect herself

never allowing anyone in for a long time.

But there he was, sweet and caring.

How could she resist the invitation to all his promises?

She felt safe with him, happy and adventurous... alive!

His hand still stretched out to her, inviting and irresistible.

A beautiful invitation to a million promises, all sweet and perfect.

For a split second, she thought of running away, but she couldn't.

Her eyes were locked on his as they smiled at each other.

She began to take short steps toward him

making the distance between them disappear.

She extended her hand, reaching his, and as they touched...

"Why do you insist on turning my world upside down?

Don't you know that I love you?"

He pulled her into his arms, teasing her lips with his...

"Because I love you too. You are all I think of.

I want to be near you and know everything about you

because I love you, I love you, I love you."...

"Come and sit here with me." 

He looks into her eyes and extends his hand as if saying,

take it, and don't be afraid, I won't hurt you.

It is a new day, in the same place, but with a new different woman.

Like I Never Even Loved You

~ Today Kid (Feat. Roma) ~

How many times can a heart be broken for love?

I had my heart broken too many times in the past and was left feeling like a fool,

full of regret and shame.

I kept telling myself, "How stupid, stupid, stupid I am. How could I have fallen for that

and let myself be used?"

But one day, I realized that I shouldn't feel ashamed of what someone else did.

There should be no regret and feelings of shame left in us.

We were the ones who were truthful and genuine, giving the best of us with our love and respect.

And they are the ones who should feel ashamed for their actions.

For disrespecting and being unappreciative of the beautiful gift that was given to them.

Guard your hearts, ALWAYS!

Lori Novo

♥

Credits

WINGS-ES0801 Hair

Bangs - Wasabi // Iliana Hair - Brunettes

:: pm :: Anna Jumpsuit

LEROY - Ashley Jacket - Red

Model & Photographer Lori Novo

🍂 All The Fallen Leaves 🍁

“Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.”

― Albert Camus

How splendid, a royal season dressed all in gold!

So Autumn arrived while I was away but from my window, I enjoyed watching how

the Autumn winds began to undress the trees of their leaves which had turned into rustic and golden

tones. It was such a treat to watch them so gently fall from the branches and how they slowly floated

lower and lower until they touched the ground below, covering the grass and the soil in a brown-sugary 

and cinnamony carpet. I could almost smell the season, a mixture of sweet and spicy scents,

and if I had tasted it, it would have been delicious too, I bet.

Now, with autumn we get to see one of the most beautiful rains that Mother Nature

so loveling gifts to us. That is the rain of leaves...

Autumn Leaves

~ Susan Boyle ~

🍂 It was on a beautiful

Autumn afternoon

and while driving to my mother's house

that I saw

a beautiful rain of falling leaves.

I had reached a four-way stop on the road

and while waiting for my turn to proceed

I felt the soft breeze of the afternoon.

My truck's windows were rolled down

and the music on my radio was playing very low,

letting me listen to the sound of the leaves

as they started to fall down.

The leaves from the tall trees

fell so gently over me,

it was like a magical moment

as if they had been waiting for me

to gift me such a glorious shower of nature's love.

I remained still, for a while at the corner of the road

missing my turn to proceed several times.

I couldn't part my eyes from what was happening...

I never wanted that moment to end. 🍁

This is something I wrote back in November 2018. It is a beautiful memory

of my mother's last Autumn when she was still with me.

My mother was so much like an Autumn leaf.

She floated gently during the storms in life, in full-cheerful force of kindness and beauty, in joy and hope.

My mother was beautiful in all her seasons and her falls were never falls, but reasons to thrive to live

happier, and to do better. She always managed to remain beautiful without slowing down

or giving up. She lived to the fullest all her life and her beauty never abandoned her...

🍂 I am the leaf that lives on the tree

dressed in colorful greens.

I am strong, and full of life

watching my tree's shadow 

dancing for me

with the wind.

I am that leaf,

now lying at the foot of the tree

dressed in golden and brown.

I smile as I look up at the sky

watching the birds that fly by

and feeling thankful 

for the life that I have lived. 🍁

My mother died a queen. With a crown made of jewels of joyful-memories from all the love

she gave to everyone she loved and all strangers who had the fortune of crossing paths with her.

My mother was and continues to be my biggest inspiration in life. To be strong when all

I want to say is, "Please no more." To wear a beautiful smile even in my darkest days.

And to stay golden even when I had fallen, just like an Autumn leaf.

Because Autumn leaves after they've fallen, they continue to go on, strong and beautiful

 with their new transformation that continues to capture our eyes.

It is then, when they are resting on the ground that they become treasures....

🍂 Her brown eyes began to widen as she noticed the beautiful transformation 

that now surrounded her from the last time she had been out for a walk.

As she continued, she could hear the crunching noise

her steps would make every time her boots stepped on the fallen leaves.

She stopped to look around her and noticed how beautiful

each and every leaf was, even the ones that had been damaged.

She began to collect some of these beautiful leaves,

both, the perfectly intact and the damaged ones,

placing them carefully in her white dress's pockets... 🍁

Please continue praying for Palestine with me.

The Doctors Of Gaza / The New York Times / Audio

Poem: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cy6HG75gWa_/

- Lori Novo

♥

Credits

(NEW) KUNGLERS - Leigh Ring (Details) 

KUNGLERS - Nora Bracelet

(NEW) Baiastice_Enya Dress-Ghost @ Uber Event (Ends Nov. 22 - Gallery)

REED - Princess Nails

WINGS-HAIR-ER1226 Blondes & Reds

Bangs - Sintiklia - Hair Arleth

[POM] Freesia Hoops

My Location: Autumn at Borkum (Moderate)

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Model & Photographer Lori Novo

The Middle of Nowhere

Featuring

:: pm ::

"Am I alive?"

The little boy asks while sitting on the hard floor that is covered with the blood of the injured and martyrs.

"Am I alive? Am I still alive?"

He continues to ask while his little fragile wounded body trembles uncontrollably.

"Yes, you are still alive."

The Dr. answers as he kneels down beside the little boy to check his wounds.

There's no one else sitting by him, no mother to hold him, no father or brothers and sisters.

He may be the only survivor in his family.

Just a little precious, beautiful, and innocent child, robbed of his family, his home, and his

childhood now sits alone while the world around him continues to be destroyed.

What has this child possibly done to deserve this?

Hello World!

What you just read is true. This is from a video clip I saw a few days ago.

Sadly, there are hundreds and hundreds of these videos where we witness the horror of what Palestine

is going through.

My heart goes to them, my prayers, and the hope that one day, soon, I'll wake up to find

that peace has returned to our Palestinian people.

AMEN!

Please know that I will ALWAYS stand for the innocent civilians from any part of the world who suffer

or are being killed. I don't take sides when it comes to governments, religion, or whatever else

especially when I am not well-educated on the subject. However, one does not have to be well-educated,

have a religion, or even support or not support our government. One only needs to remain human and

look into our hearts and know that ending precious innocent lives is inhumane!

The only side I stand for is for the innocence of humanity, the value of life, the peace of the land,

and the fulfillment of the future. 

Brush Fire

~ Sierra Eagleson ~

So much has happened since the last time I was here with you as you can see. I lost my kitty Tito,

also, and as always, I have been dealing with bad health since September. I have spent many days

confined to my bed unable to do much, but log into Second Life while I sleep and rest so not to feel

alone. Also, my Steppenwolf's brother passed away on November 2nd after his fight with Cancer.

My poor husband a little over a year ago had lost another one of his brothers also to Cancer.

On this occasion, my Steppenwolf took it upon himself to put his whole life on hold to take care of his

brother when they found the Cancer. He was there to take him to doctor appointments and treatments,

to cook for him, and to help him around the house. But the labor of love for his brother continues even

after his death. My Steppenwolf, still with his life on hold, now is in the process of making sure that

his brother's last wishes are all respected. He is truly a hero, an angel, one that truly cares.

So today I said enough is enough! Lazy bones, get to work!

I left the bed and decided that I had to blog, at least for today. Remember, one day at a time.

I tried to reinforce the belief that mind over matter works.

My pain is great, but my mind is even greater and I am telling myself, "My pain is not that bad."

I really do not know if that worked, but I was able to enjoy taking pictures and working on my

blog today. I guess it does work after all. ;)

I came upon this beautiful sim while I searched for a peaceful location, not too crowded with people

and things. I needed a wide open land where I could easily breathe...

The Middle of Nowhere -  Western Peaceful Prairie

by Ari (aridis.inaka)

Moderate

SIM'S DESCRIPTION

A quiet expansive rustic prairie. Beautiful peaceful music. Horses, sunsets, fresh air.

Role play welcome. Take a breath.  Feel at home. Chapel Memorial  Photography  Horses  

Flickr:  https://www.flickr.com/groups/14835683@N24/

This is a beautiful sim where I truly found everything I needed and what I was looking for.

The peace and solitude, the beautiful sunset, and the open field of pastures and flowers as far as the

eye can see. But above all, the highlight for me on this beautiful land was the chapel on a hill where

we can get a free candle (For Group Members Only / Free Group Join) to leave at the chapel with our

blessings and massages. I left two, one for Ben, Steppenwolf's brother who now is in heaven,

and another candle for peace in Palestine.

Much Love,

-Lori Novo

♥

Credits

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(NEW) :: pm :: Rachel Boots @ Enjoy SL Event (Ends Nov. 28 / Gallery)

(NEW) Sintiklia - Hair Astrid - Blondes&Reds @ Collabor88 (Ends Dec. 6 / Gallery)

Le Forme Bento Nails M03 Creed Pack

" BADa " Love Earrings

KUNGLERS - Jaiska Rings Set

Chop Zuey - A Noble Heart Necklace

LOEL - Back To Black

Model & Photographer Lori Novo

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♥

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Bellatrix's Spell

PERSONAL UPDATE

I was asked where I stand on this war.

I stand with the innocent civilians from both sides.

Pray for peace on earth!

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