And perhaps Brits and Canadians. I’m not sure about their visit numbers though.

I like this trend of throwing other states into the ocean. For too long Alaska and Hawaii have been floating around out there on their own!

But if it’s a man-lovin’-lady bassist, do the flirting.

I live in Denver, so Red Rocks is practically in my back yard, and this book is sitting on the couch next to me. I went to college with Matt & Trey…seriously, I had tears of joy watching that.

ETA: I highly recommend this book if you like looking at pretty pictures of electric basses, but be warned…bass buying addiction may ensue…

I don’t need anything for Christmas. This has fulfilled me. Thank you so much!!!

This is so fucking amazing!!! I need to see if I can find a video!!!

As a bassist, I approve of this message.

Geddy

The front kinda reminds me of a ski boot that you shove into a binding…downhill alpine mail slalom?!?!

Somewhere safe?

“The Office”

Not my location, but Scranton, PA?

!offmychest@lemmy.ml

Epictetus was a slave most of his life and then banished at the end. I would disagree with the wealthy comment. Nelson Mandela embraced stoicism to get him through his prison term. I’m not sure where your perception comes from, but a major tenant is not putting emphasis on wealth or material goods.

ETA - my deleted comment above was just me moving this one down to be in the appropriate hierarchy.

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You may want to familiarize yourself with the philosophy of Stoicism. It sounds very similar to what you describe. I’d recommend starting with a “sampler” like “The Daily Stoic,” by Ryan Holiday. Epictetus and Marcus Auralius are two of the biggest names in terms of “fathers” of this philosophy.

Don’t go by whatever impression Hollywood or society may have left you with about the word “stoic.” It doesn’t mean “without emotion.”

I decorate for the seasons.

I kick off winter with a fondue party and make my place more “hygge” for the season. Candles, cozy blankets, baking bread, making tea and soup. Decor involves pinecones and coniferous branches, my rustic dark wood table is left uncovered. I have smart bulbs, so usually warm lighting. That sort of thing.

As a contrast, in summer I go more Mediterranean accents. Bowls of fruit, a wreath of wildflowers, I make limoncello and instead of candles, I’ll use an Aera scent machine for smells like “fresh laundry.” I frequently have bouquets of lavender around, and a French country tablecloth on the rustic table.

That’s the general idea anyway. Fall might have gourds, leaves, and cider in the mix.

So, while not really for a particular “holiday,” I do enjoy honoring the seasons by trying to be in sync with them. I live alone, but entertain quite a bit.

Did you mean “Here’s”? I’m trying to figure out if that is a typo that kinda flipped the meaning of that sentence.

Then again, it’s early and I’m easily confused before coffee.

So well in fact, someone should write a song about it!!