Avete Omnes,

Today was the phone interview with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
This, of course, was due to our organization being referred to audit.
A couple of weeks ago, I had sent over 250 pages worth of
documentation as requested by the IRS. The agent reviewed the
documentation and for the past hour interviewed me over the phone with
questions on a variety of topics related to the complaint that was
filed as well as questions regarding the history of the organization,
how we conduct elections, how new members come to the organization,
the tax system we have in place. I answered every question asked.

After about an hour on the phone he stated that he has no problems
closing the audit for the organization. That it is clear that we hold
board meetings, that the membership are notified regards to the
meetings and that we hold elections. He will prepare his report
within 2 weeks to go to his supervisor for signature. Then a letter
will be mailed to me confirming that the audit of Nova Roma is over,
unless if his supervisor has any questions.

As soon as I receive the letter I will make sure it is scanned and put
on the website.

The one compliment he clearly gave to Nova Roma, the IRS agent, was
our transparency. He stated it is clear that if anyone had any
questions on what the Board of Directors met on, that it can be found
easily on the website. He said that the complaint that was filed to
us was shown to be without merit given the transparency. To this I
give sincere thanks to Lentulus and the others who keep our website
updated!

What a wonderful wonderful day!

Respectfully,

Lucius Cornelius Sulla Felix
Consul of Nova Roma

Ave Sulla,
 
Having taught paralegals for over 30 years (associate's degree), and having hired some of my students, may I say your knowledge is much more extensive than most.
 
Vale,
 
Petrus Augustinus  

From: Robert Woolwine <robert.woolwine@... To: Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, February 22, 2013 11:20 AM
Subject: Re: Europeans and North Americans (WAS: Re: [Nova-Roma] Re: Información Provincia Hispania - Informação Provincia Hispania - Information Provincia Hispania)

Ave,

I am not a lawyer at all....the best I can say is that I have a paralegals
degree, but I have a Bachelors in Political Science, an MBA and a Masters
in Education.

Vale,

Sulla

Ave!

Thank you for the compliment! I have always wanted to go to law school, I
kept getting sidetracked by life and the events that happen therein. :)
It's great that there is such a legal rich presence in NR again.

Most Respectfully,

Sulla

Salvete Omnes,

I have a law degree and work as a manager of research services in a large, international firm. I did half of my Juris doctorate studies in Europe and half in the United States.

Valete,

Q. Sicinius Proculus

- John J. DiGilio

* Sent from my iPhone *

Salvete Omnes!



I, on the other hand have absolutely no legal experience or training, unless
one counts watching Perry Mason and Law and Order, LOL! Hopefully, though,
people having many different skills and areas of expertise are still welcome
here.



I am tempted to quote ShakespeareÂ’s advice concerning lawyers Â…but since
mine has made significant contributions to my life, I canÂ’t, in good
conscience.



Valete bene!

C. Maria Caeca



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Salve Consul, et salvete omnes!

Congratulations on the successful outcome with the IRS. Indeed a wonderful day.

Having proved the case, no doubt we will be in much greater standing with the IRS in the future, and they will be amenable to requests we might make.

Presumably they will take a less favourable line with whoever brought us to their attention .

Vale, et valete optime!
Crispus

Salve Consul et Salvete omnes!



This is extremely good news, although truth to tell, it is also what I fully
expected (smile). Congratulations, Consul, for handling this situation to
the best interests of Nova Roma, and thanks to any and everyone who had any
hand in the preparation or presentation of our case.



C. Maria Caeca



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C. Aemilius Crassus omnibus SPD,

Congratulations Consul and thanks for handling this so well.

Valete optime,
Crassus

Salvete omnes!
Hello everyone, and a special greeting to our newest citizen Lucia Maria Silvana.

Welcome Silvana. You are now a citizen of the Nova Roma Republic, a very real and tangible community spread across the globe who are creating in our everyday lives the real qualities of ancient Rome.

By adopting your new name you become part of our society, and you will come to feel that your Roman name is as much, if not more of your personality, as your name in the macronational world.

Please help us to welcome you and guide you in your future progress by telling us a little more about yourself. Here are some questions to help you introduce yourself:-

--What led you to us, and why did you choose to become a citizen of Nova Roma?

--What do you hope to gain from joining this organization?

--What books or other information have you read about the ancient Roman World?

--What are your three main areas of interest in the study of the ancient times?

--What skills, training, or historical background do you bring to Nova Roma associated with this area of history?

These questions are designed to assist you in introducing yourself, if you wish to, so that we, the older citizens, can get to know you a little better in a shorter length of time.

As well as being a member of this mailing list, you should also use your Provincial mailing list to make contact with other citizens in your own locality. It is only by meeting and taking part that you can experience the full benefits of citizenship.

But for now, just be welcome, - and over to you to tell us something about yourself.

Vale bene!
Crispus (from Britannia and a moderator on this list).

Salvete FYI http://www.linneyslatinclass.com/ Valete Ti. Galerius Paulinus

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Reminder of the tax season.

Vale,

Sulla




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Salvete, Omnes!

This is a little random, but I heard a great interview on NPR with a doctor who is studying what is colloquially called near-death experiences, but which he calls after-death experiences. I didn't realize that there were such studies producing such concrete results. I found it fascinating and heartening, and for those who are interested, I strongly recommend it.

Here's the link to the radio program: http://www.npr.org/2013/02/21/172495667/resuscitation-experiences-and-erasing-death

Valete!

A. Apollonius Antullus

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Salve,
 
As your significant attorney has no doubt oft reminded you, lawyer shows on TV were and remain entertainment, not reality.    As an attorney, I make it a point not to watch lawyer shows.    I yell at the TV too much, and it annoys my wife.    I suppose the same could be said of police officers and cop shows.   My least favorite lawyer show was JAG.    I was an Army JAG officer for 22 years.   I never flew a jet, commanded infantry troops, or accompanied a specials ops team behind enemy lines.
 
Be careful with Shakespeare's alleged comment about lawyers.   It is not what most think it is.   In my experience, those who complain most bitterly about lawyers sure love their lawyers when they are in trouble.  Ces't la vie.
 
Valete bene,
 
Petrus Augustinus
 
 

From: cmc <c.mariacaeca@... To: Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, February 22, 2013 1:46 PM
Subject: RE: Europeans and North Americans (WAS: Re: [Nova-Roma] Re: Información Provincia Hispania - Informação Provincia Hispania - Information Provincia Hispania)

 
Salvete Omnes!

I, on the other hand have absolutely no legal experience or training, unless
one counts watching Perry Mason and Law and Order, LOL! Hopefully, though,
people having many different skills and areas of expertise are still welcome
here.

I am tempted to quote Shakespeare’s advice concerning lawyers …but since
mine has made significant contributions to my life, I can’t, in good
conscience.

Valete bene!

C. Maria Caeca

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Salve Sulla,
 
You are never too old.   I am 70, yet started back to obtain an M.A. in history/political science to add to my J.D. last fall.
 
Vale optime,
 
Petrus Augustinus
 
 

From: Robert Woolwine <robert.woolwine@... To: Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, February 22, 2013 1:30 PM
Subject: Re: Europeans and North Americans (WAS: Re: [Nova-Roma] Re: Información Provincia Hispania - Informação Provincia Hispania - Information Provincia Hispania)

Ave!

Thank you for the compliment!  I have always wanted to go to law school, I
kept getting sidetracked by life and the events that happen therein.  :)
It's great that there is such a legal rich presence in NR again.

Most Respectfully,

Sulla

Salve!



Oh Â…I was just having a bit of fun, mostly at my own expense! My apologies
for being unclear.



Vale bene!

C. Maria Caeca



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No offense taken.  I keep a book of satirical lawyer jokes in my guest bathroom.


From: cmc <c.mariacaeca@... To: Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, February 24, 2013 4:47 PM
Subject: RE: Europeans and North Americans (WAS: Re: [Nova-Roma] Re: Información Provincia Hispania - Informação Provincia Hispania - Information Provincia Hispania)

 
Salve!

Oh …I was just having a bit of fun, mostly at my own expense! My apologies
for being unclear.

Vale bene!

C. Maria Caeca

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Ave,

Lawyers, I have heard, are the ones who tend to make the lawyer jokes in
the first place.

Vale,

Sulla

Correction. We make the best lawyer jokes...

Sent from my iPhone

LOL correction noted! ;)

Marcius Cripus Silvana, SPD,

Lucia Maria Silvana welcome to Nova Roma!

Alii alia, nos Latine loqui.
One way or another, we all speak Latin.


Hail Mars,
Tiberius Marcius Quadra


________________________________
From: GAIUS MARCIUS CRISPUS <jbshr1pwa@... To: Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, February 24, 2013 2:00 AM
Subject: [Nova-Roma] Welcome to new member


 
Salvete omnes!
Hello everyone, and a special greeting to our newest citizen Lucia Maria Silvana.

Welcome Silvana. You are now a citizen of the Nova Roma Republic, a very real and tangible community spread across the globe who are creating in our everyday lives the real qualities of ancient Rome.

By adopting your new name you become part of our society, and you will come to feel that your Roman name is as much, if not more of your personality, as your name in the macronational world.

Please help us to welcome you and guide you in your future progress by telling us a little more about yourself. Here are some questions to help you introduce yourself:-

--What led you to us, and why did you choose to become a citizen of Nova Roma?

--What do you hope to gain from joining this organization?

--What books or other information have you read about the ancient Roman World?

--What are your three main areas of interest in the study of the ancient times?

--What skills, training, or historical background do you bring to Nova Roma associated with this area of history?

These questions are designed to assist you in introducing yourself, if you wish to, so that we, the older citizens, can get to know you a little better in a shorter length of time.

As well as being a member of this mailing list, you should also use your Provincial mailing list to make contact with other citizens in your own locality. It is only by meeting and taking part that you can experience the full benefits of citizenship.

But for now, just be welcome, - and over to you to tell us something about yourself.

Vale bene!
Crispus (from Britannia and a moderator on this list).




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Salve Omnes,
 
Indubitably.
 
 
 
Vale,
 
Petrus Augustinus
 

From: Robert Woolwine <robert.woolwine@... To: Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, February 24, 2013 5:29 PM
Subject: Re: Europeans and North Americans (WAS: Re: [Nova-Roma] Re: Información Provincia Hispania - Informação Provincia Hispania - Information Provincia Hispania)

LOL correction noted! ;)

Salve,

As someone in training to be a psychologist, I'd just like to add psychotherapists to the list of professions grossly misrepresented in popular media (in case anyone was fooled into thinking it's all Good Will Hunting.)I don't generally yell at the television during these depictions, but my extreme eye-rolling can put me at risk of brain damage, so I try to avoid...

Optime Vale!

A. Apollonius Antullus

Salvete Omnes,

Just a reminder for those citizens living in the province of Lacus Magni
that there is a new Meetup group for you. Join us as we try to get our
group and running! We are hoping to set up some in person events and
socials. Anyone is welcome to join, regardless of where in the Nova Roman
world your reside!

Find us here: http://www.meetup.com/Nova-Roma-Lacus-Magni/

Valete,

Q. Sicinius Proculus


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Ave!

You know I wonder if it would be easy to create a calendar on the Wiki for
meetings and a way to track yearly how many provinces have meetings, a sort
of friendly competition in a way. It would also be a great way to show new
citizens which areas of the world are active and regions and such.

What are everyone's thoughts?

Respectfully,

Sulla

Ave!

I LOVE the idea! I think it would be an excellent way to get some real
activities going! An excellent suggestion!

Vale,

Q. Sicinius Proculus




On Mon, Feb 25, 2013 at 11:24 PM, Robert Woolwine <robert.woolwine@...
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Great idea!

Tarquitius

Sent from my iPhone

Salvete!

Regular in-person meetings are vital. Such activity would foster a sense of community. Growth would follow.

Valete!

Quadratus



CC: Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com
To: Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com
From: mark.boudreau@...
Date: Tue, 26 Feb 2013 07:02:02 -0500
Subject: Re: [Nova-Roma] MeetUp Group for Lacus Magni Citizens





Great idea!

Tarquitius

Sent from my iPhone

Marcius Quadratus SPD,

A routine I've personally experienced regarding extra-circular activities is as follows: 
Meet twice a week on Wednesdays & Saturdays at 7:30pm.
Create five groups that rotate/share the responsibility of preparing for the meetings.
Meet for ALL DAY MEETINGS every 5th week for the first 2 to 4 years.
Meet for ALL DAY MEETINGS every 4th week for the remaining years.
Meet for THREE DAY MEETINGS twice a year.
Hold an all night vigil twice a year (children are present).

Testis ego sum huius formulae operantur propter perquam prospere organizationem.
I've witnessed this formula work for an extremely successful organization.

Valete,
Tiberius Marcius Quadra


________________________________
From: "charlesaronowitz@..." <charlesaronowitz@... To: "nova-roma@yahoogroups.com" <nova-roma@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2013 11:18 PM
Subject: RE: [Nova-Roma] MeetUp Group for Lacus Magni Citizens


Salvete!

Regular in-person meetings are vital.  Such activity would foster a sense of community.  Growth would follow.

Valete!

Quadratus



CC: Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com
To: Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com
From: mark.boudreau@...
Date: Tue, 26 Feb 2013 07:02:02 -0500
Subject: Re: [Nova-Roma] MeetUp Group for Lacus Magni Citizens

 



Great idea!

Tarquitius

Sent from my iPhone

Salvete,
 
This sounds like a wonderful idea.  I would be glad to assist any way I can for the Lacus Magni (Chicago Land) region.

Valéte!
 
----------------------------
Marcus Valerius Traianus
Proud Custos and Citizen of Nova Roma



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Salvete omnibus in foro!

Mercurius, who gazes upon my lararium, sent me a good omen today. In contemplating this, I recalled something that happened about ten years ago.

My late wife was an elementary school teacher. Her third grade class was studying mythology and I was invited in to talk about Hermes.

While Apollo is often depicted with a lyre, it was actually the precocious Hermes who, as an infant, invented that instrument. He borrowed a turtle shell and added the strings. Then he offended Apollo and as punishment had to turn over the lyre to him. An ex-colleague of mine had a large turtle shell which I borrowed and into which I inserted a wooden 7-string lyre. I brought this to the class, played some melodies, and told them the story of how it was really invented by me but that I was forced give it to my brother. After some stories about the rest of my immortal family, the bubble was burst with one question from an 8-year-old.

Q: Are you a god?

A: If I were really a god, I wouldn't be wearing bi-focals.

Valete!

Quadratus


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Wonderful answer!
 
Vale,
 
Petrus Augustinus

From: "charlesaronowitz@..." <charlesaronowitz@... To: "nova-roma@yahoogroups.com" <nova-roma@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2013 12:24 PM
Subject: [Nova-Roma] Impressionable Youth

 


Salvete omnibus in foro!

Mercurius, who gazes upon my lararium, sent me a good omen today. In contemplating this, I recalled something that happened about ten years ago.

My late wife was an elementary school teacher. Her third grade class was studying mythology and I was invited in to talk about Hermes.

While Apollo is often depicted with a lyre, it was actually the precocious Hermes who, as an infant, invented that instrument. He borrowed a turtle shell and added the strings. Then he offended Apollo and as punishment had to turn over the lyre to him. An ex-colleague of mine had a large turtle shell which I borrowed and into which I inserted a wooden 7-string lyre. I brought this to the class, played some melodies, and told them the story of how it was really invented by me but that I was forced give it to my brother. After some stories about the rest of my immortal family, the bubble was burst with one question from an 8-year-old.

Q: Are you a god?

A: If I were really a god, I wouldn't be wearing bi-focals.

Valete!

Quadratus


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Salve et salvete;

As many are aware, I had some personal and family ordeals with which
to deal the past few years.

One of the things that has suffered has been my writing...

I am once again penning verse, short bits, but ramping up to efforts
as in the past.

A little one from today...

There comes a time in ev'ry life
When warp and weft are badly worn
The threads of Life are frayed and thin
A gauzy mesh, not canvas strong

From cares and strife, from ills and hurt
These take a shock, absorb the blows
When all seems lost, we must take heart
Collect them all and spin anew

write your own prose or poetry, the story you save is your own.

Vale et valete - Venator

Avete Omnes,

I have the tax rolls updated as of this evening. If you have paid your tax
and wish to make sure it has been received, please email me at
robert.woolwine@... and I will be able to confirm receipt.

Respectfully,

Lucius Cornelius Sulla Felix


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Publius Annæus Constantinus Placidus omnibus civibus S.P.D.

I am greatly pleased to announce that, during the upcoming Ludi Novi
Romani, I will be setting up, organizing and managing a Virtual Chariot
Race, according to the following rules.

1. The Race is open to all citizens of Nova Roma, including the current
members of the Cohors Ædilicia.

2. The minimum number of entries required to start the Race is 12
chariots; the maximum amount is 16. (It would be great to actually have
not more and not less than 16 entries, but of course I cannot control
that.)

3. Each citizen may enter a maximum of two chariots by sending an e-mail
to me at <ugo DOT coppola AT tin DOT it message and DO NOT post your entries on the main NR list, otherwise you
shall be disqualified.

4. Each chariot entry should include the following:

A. Your name in Nova Roma;
B. The name of your driver;
C. The name of your chariot;
D. Your tactics for the Quarterfinals and Semifinals;
E. Your tactics for the Final;
F. The name of your "factio" or team: Russata, Albata, Præsina, Veneta.

Please feel free to add descriptions to points B and C. Tactics to be
chosen for points D and E may be found on the "Regulae ludorum" NR Wiki
page (http://www.novaroma.org/nr/Regulae_ludorum#Circenses_Rules).
Please enter only one letter in points D and E.

5. Dirty actions will NOT be allowed, although I cannot rule out the
possibility of accidents happening to chariots and drivers. However, all
drivers will be alive at the end of the Race. :-)

I am looking forward to your entries. Have a great race, everyone!

Optime valete omnes,
P. Ann. Con. Placidus
Ædilis Curulis Novæ Romæ

REMINDER: Play this epic game and become the RTW Champion within Nova Roma!

If you want to participate, send a blank email to this address:

nr_rtw_championship-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

DETAILS:

ROME TOTAL WAR CHAMPIONSHIP of NOVA ROMA

Program part of the Ludi Novi Romani XVth Nova Roman Anniversary Games (March 1st - 15th)


Celebrating our Quindecennalia, the 15th Anniversary of Nova Roma,
Sacred Year of Concordia, the Aedilician Office organizes the Ludi Novi
Romani XVth Nova Roman Anniversary Games between March 1st - 15th. There
will be various games, rituals and celebrations, including history
contests, Latin contest and others. Among the programs, we organize a
ROME TOTAL WAR computer game online championship!

If you are
interested to participate as a contestant or as a helper/jury/organizer
in the RTW Championship, send a blank email to:

nr_rtw_championship-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

What is this game? Read about it:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rome:_Total_War


Vivat Nova Roma annorum XV!

Cn. Cornelius Lentulus
scriba aediilicius P. Annaei aedilis curulis

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Salvete,

The races are back!!!! Go RUSSATA!!!!

Valete,
Crassus

Cn. Lentulus quaestor, pontifex Quiritibus s. p. d.

My fellow citizens: 15 years ago, today, on pridie Kal. Mar., a day before March 1st, the declaration of Nova Roma was signed by our patres patriae, M. Cassius and Fl. Vedius.

With the rising of the Sun, morning, the next day, Nova Roma was born.

Tomorrow it is Concordialia, the Birthday of Nova Roma! Let's spend tomorrow with celebrations, anywhere we live, anything we do, let's do it for Nova Roma, in honor of Nova Roma!

Lit a candle this night, and read our Declaration, pray for Nova Roma and let's unite ourselves in one big prayer: Long live Nova Roma!

Vivat Nova Roma annorum 15!

------------------------------------------------------------------
Declaration

We, the Senate and People of New Rome, in order to restore the foundations of Western civilization, declare the founding of Nova Roma
as a sovereign nation. We manifest Nova Roma as an independent world
nation and republic, with its own legal constitution and lawful
government, with all international rights and responsibilities that such
status carries.
As a sovereign nation Nova Roma makes the following claim to various international territories and rights:
We acknowledge ancient Roman territory to be our cultural and
religious homeland, and claim historical rights to all sites and
territories which were under the direct control or administration of the
ancient Roman Republic and Empire between 753 BCE and 395 CE.
We recognize the modern political realities which make the
restoration of such ancient lands to us impossible. Therefore we limit
our active territorial claim to an amount of land at least equal to that
held by the sovereign state of Vatican City; 108 contiguous acres. On
this land a world capital for the administration of our culture will be
founded in the form of a Forum Romanum. The exact site for this New
Roman governmental and spiritual capital is to be determined.
Further, in order that our world presence may be established,
Nova Roma claims our physical territory to be extant and manifest
through those places that our state, citizens, and religious
organizations may physically own, occupy, and maintain throughout the
world. These territories shall exist in a status of dual sovereignty,
being under the cultural and spiritual administration of Nova Roma, even
as they remain under the civil dominion and laws of other hosting
nations. Our pledge is to embody a benign and beneficial cultural and
spiritual influence throughout all societies, while remaining
politically neutral and lawful in action.
Nova Roma also claims temporary dual sovereignty over all other
sites where the gods and goddesses of ancient Rome shall be worshiped by
our citizens, to preserve our cultural and spiritual unity. This dual
sovereignty shall be administered by the People directly and shall last
only for the duration of religious ceremonies and rites. In this way we
shall remain one culture and nation, even as we exist throughout other
world countries.
Citizenship in Nova Roma is open to people of all nationalities
and races. The express purpose of our nation is to promote international
understanding and cooperation through the preservation of our common
classical foundation, and to breathe new life and honor into all Western
Civilization through the restoration of ancient Piety, Virtue, and
Civilitas.
We, the citizens and Senate of New Rome hereby formally renounce,
eternally and without exception, the use of force, rebellion, coercion,
or intimidation in the pursuit of our international status and claims.
We strive to exist as a lawful, peaceful and benign nation, in accord
with the principles acknowledged and shared by the world community.
Signed this day on behalf of the Senate and People of the New Rome:
prid. Kal. Mar. ‡, Fl. Vedio M. Cassio cos. ‡ MMDCCLI a.u.c.
Fl. Vedius Germanicus, Consul
M. Cassius Iulianus, Consul




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Omnibus in foro S. P. D.



Unfortunately, I've lost the pertinent link, but, if you would like to have
a real treat, there is a video on YouTube where Lentulus reads the
declaration in Latin, and it is gloriously beautiful. I've listened to if
often, and it still has the power to affect me deeply.



Valete bene!

C. Maria Caeca



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Salvete omnes!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vggmssbaGKc

This should be it.  I'm about to watch it now.  Thanks for letting us know about that.  I've got some time to kill, so I'll look up any other videos I can find, too.

Optime valete!

C. Decius Laterensis



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M. Iulius Scaeva omnibus in foro S.P.D.

Although it is only 7pm here in the eastern United States, I would like to send greetings to all of our fellow brothers and sisters in time zones around the world where the anniversary of the founding of Nova Roma has now occurred.

Happy Quindecennalia!

Vale Optime!

Di te incolumem custodiant!

C. Maria Caeca omnibus in foro S. P. D.

I decided to post this, now, before the Ludi are officially opened, because
it isn't a part of the official games. It is just my very small gift to
you, and my probably inept way of expressing my respect for each of you.

Valete quam optime!
C. Maria Caeca, Virgo Vestalis in Nova Roma

Contemplation

This, my Nova Roma.
This, my home, impervious
To , place to boundaries;
Drawing together from
Many cultures, many native
Tongues: each with a vision,
Each vision connected: separate:
Each personal ideal
Creating imperatives that must
Mesh to become one
To form something unique; each citizen
A brick in an edifice always
Being built; changing yet solid:

Dea Concordia, be the mortar
That holds our bricks, keeping
Them together, strongly bonded;
Holding our patterns; making many
Into one; dreams into dream:
Energy and effort united
Making of us a structure that
Can and will withstand all tests:
Defined by its unity,
Celebrating each living brick
And always mindful that it is you,
Concordia, that holds and keeps
This, my Nova Roma safe
For all of us.

Salvete,

The Cool Blues have got this...

GO VENETA!!!!! *waves blue fuzzy pom-poms*


Valete bene,
Aeternia


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Sta. Cornelia Aeternia C. Mariae Caecae Omnibusque S.P.D.

That was beautiful Caeca... Many many kudos!


Valete bene,
Aeternia




"De mortuis nil nisi bonum"


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Dream on, Blues! Dream on! I'll wake all ya'all up to help celebrate
Albata's victory!



Valete Bene!

C. Maria Caeca, speaking softly so as not to disturb sweet blue dreams .



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Caeca Aeterniae Sal!



Gratias tibi Ago! (thanks muchly).



C.



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Sta. Cornelia Aeternia Omnibus in foro S.P.D.

I believe in another part of the world it is currently Nova Roma's birthday.

As I will be at work all day tomorrow and won't be able to celebrate till
late evening.

Felicem Diem Natalem tibi Nova Roma..

Looking forward to "Sweet 16" .

Vivat Nova Roma!


Valete bene,
Aeternia


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