LOOK A PIRATE!

The pirate life wasn't really all that glamorous in the past. But as history becomes more distant, and the lifestyle becomes something read about or viewed on films, it has become romanticized.  There are dozens of films about them, not to mention amazing costumes and funny songs. Even Disney has been using pirates for years. They're characters people know and have expectations for.

Anyway That isn't what this post is about. We wanted to share a funny video that Soka found with you our wonderful readers. But before we post the link for you, we need to warn you that the video is NOT SAFE FOR WORK so be forewarned before you follow the link. Also, it isn't in English, but I think no matter what language you speak, you can appreciate the video.

NOT SAFE FOR WORK PIRATE VIDEO HERE

I Hope you get a nice laugh out of it, and remember, no matter how bad something may seem it can always get better.

MM Run 4/11/13

Hello Sassy Readers! We had a lot of fun hitting boards this morning. SO take a look at the boards on this list if you have a chance and lets see if we can lock them.

Special shout out to Shuna for the amazing shoe boards ^_^

Sewing Lies 1/50 Iris top, 4/15 Yellow shirt and bottoms template http://slurl.com/secondlife/Akhsharumova/228/114/101

A&A http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Charisma/152/108/31 A&A Slept Longer hair, gold blonde 23/50

Delicious 13/75 Nahid Purple 13/75 Nora Bilberry http://slurl.com/secondlife/Barbecue%20Caye/208/78/22

Sweet Lies 6/70 Zaina Orange Silka 7/70 Cavewoman Panthar outfit 6/70 Nanook Boots 6/70 Lady Giselle blue and white fw http://slurl.com/secondlife/Akhsharumova/228/10/82

Temptress Designs 2/45 purple sik 2/45 green silk http://slurl.com/secondlife/Hamers/214/165/802

Creative Chaos 10/50 Leilani Orange silk with wrap http://slurl.com/secondlife/Milda/228/201/506

Wishbox 9/100 on Classic in Green http://slurl.com/secondlife/BraveHearts/144/157/30

L'emporio di Bru 3/30 Barefeet Flat Mesh feets hud for nails n skin http://slurl.com/secondlife/Kimberley/220/44/23

nMn Designs http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Danpoon/190/232/703 Hazel Neon Tube Top(mesh) 3/25

The Gentry Clothing store http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Dreamworld%20Sun/215/94/3060  Indigo ankle boots (female) 15/30 Saddle Tramp(unisex) 14/30

Kastle Rock Couture  http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Grand%20Isle/67/208/23 Mazie dress in lavender 58/246 Arcane dominator outfit(mens) 24/125

fullperm scupt maps with templates : Vase 30/90, urn 27/90, cheese 34/90, starfish 26/90 @ Flecha http://slurl.com/secondlife/Cies%20Island/155/35/23

Drakke Designs http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Phoenyx/111/249/26  Sacred Boots in dark red 15/150 Gothic Lolita(dark red and black to match boots) 14/150

Elite Style http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Coffee%20Elite/219/53/27 Lucylla white(full outfit) 27/80 LIV Diamond  High Heel Sandal 22/50

Babele Fashion http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Babele%20Fashion/40/23/34  Tight Brunella in brown 24/69 and Tropeca Celeste in blue  25/59

Bad Katz Textures http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Angels%20of%20Desire/123/150/31 torn silk sampler pack of full perm textures 12/30

Looking For Staff Writers

Am sure many of you have noticed the inconsistency of late when it comes to the posting around here. I am afraid that I have to admit that it isn't really anyone's  fault more than my own. A constant comment, that am sure you will recall if you've read a few of the articles we've written, is that real life always comes before second life. In my case I've had a lot of changes in my real life of late, which has cut down on the amount of time that I have available to spend in second life. Which has been making keeping up with what is going on in world a bit difficult.

That isn't an excuse for leaving so much unsaid here on these pages. It isn't an excuse at all. But it is the reality of things where I am currently. Which leaves me a few options. I can either look for some new willing writers, or I've even thought about closing the blog.

But I don't want to do that. Everyone has spent so much time on this, and I appreciate everything everyone has done as we've worked together on the content here. So I've decided that I'm going to start looking for some writers. If you're interested in writing for the blog, just contact me by note in second life.

I'm looking for a variety of content types. As you know, we cover a little bit of everything here, and that means anything more or less goes, as long as the general theme is still adhered to. (What that is these days I'm a little unsure of.)

Anyhow. I'm looking for people willing to do the following types of content.
~ Board Runs
~Style Cards
~Creative Writing
~Book Reviews
~Fashion/Content Reviews (Second Life)
~Opinion Pieces

If you think you have what it takes to be a Sass Pack Writer, please do contact me. I greatly appreciate it.

Yours kindly,
Tiamet

Style with Tia : The Wearing of the Green

Since it's that time of year, I decided I would give a green style card a shot. So here's a nod to all you Irish folk abouts, Happy Saint Patrick's day!

Skin : [Eve n Better] Diamond Freckles - Green Poison - Seemless Tan
Hair : EMO-tions *falling apart*/flames
eyes : [Void] Lacerate II (constricted) Green
          Insight- Eye Sparkles
Shape : Ho Wear School House Slaughter Shape
Clothes : Angelwing Forestgirl Green Dress
               JD Zipped in Black Boots
               Sn@tch Opaque Tights (black)
               *BOOM* Nature's Crown (mint)
               Scrub Supreme Nails

Sass Swarm MM Run 2/22

Hello Readers! I know that we've been a little quiet, but we will be back to our usual programing soon (I hope!). On the bright side we did manage to get a run in early this morning, so grab your friends and head on out to hit the boards and check out the sales!

The Wash Cart Sale is Back! That's right everything from skins to accessories can be found for 10L a piece at this great event! I highly recommend it to you. Be aware of what is transfer and what is not when you make a purchase though. Some items are not transferable. http://slurl.com/secondlife/The%20Wash/166/82/23

7/30 barefeet (rigged mesh, hud for 23 nail colors, 6 skin bases, size 10, 6 different blending socks.) at L'Emporio di Bru http://slurl.com/secondlife/Kimberley/217/37/23  also has 4 lucky boards and 4 camping chairs. One has a panther like or slave type outfit on it.

15/100 on Classic in Green at Wishbox http://slurl.com/secondlife/BraveHearts/144/157/30

2/50 on a pretty red and white gown at Creative Chaos http://slurl.com/secondlife/Milda/227/201/506 Also has a new group gift of a red silk if You haven't gotten the february gift here yet.

3/45 Purple Silk and 3/45 on a green silk at Temptress Designs http://slurl.com/secondlife/Hamers/214/162/802

3/40 Giselle 3/40 Yaiza 3/40 Laura 2/49 Cold Wind Boots 3/40 Jane at Sweet Lies http://slurl.com/secondlife/Akhsharumova/228/10/82

Gem Designs 1/30 Amour camisk in like a merlot burgandy pink http://slurl.com/secondlife/Ardingly/170/14/64

Delicious 4/50 Shinza in Blue & Orange 4/50 Leah in Vine http://slurl.com/secondlife/Barbecue%20Caye/208/78/22

Happy Valentines Day!

I'm not really a fan of Valentines Day to be honest, but I suppose a number of you are. So with that in mind, here's a few old cards to make you giggle. I hope you have  a good day and that you feel loved! Thank you for joining us <3 ~ Tia

Moving Mainstream?

It baffles me to no end the way that Shades of Grey has been snapped up by various outlets. The book series is very popular, and although it doesn't necessarily present a positive or factual scenario; It has brought the idea of BDSM type activities into a brighter light. I can accept that the movie industry is thinking about making a movie out of it. Popular literature is an appealing source for them, because they have a pre-made target audience and don't have to hope that there is a niche for them.

But this, I wasn't expecting. *points at the cropped photo from her phone*

Yes, they're moving to accessories already. Cutsey t-shirts, underpants, jewelry and thigh high stockings of various sorts are what I saw when I investigated the display in the store. It's not really anything too bad, but are they blurring lines that they ought to leave alone? There are people that are figuring that the books are something to base ideas and activities around. That isn't a bad thing.

But there are lifestylers that may find it annoying to see some things used so flippantly. There are a lot of people that just think that they're dealing with a fashion statement, or expressing their adoration for the interesting "Mr. Grey". But unlike Harry Potter fans, Grey fans may find themselves in some interesting conversations. These can be uncomfortable for both parties involved.

So what I'm trying to get at is this: know what you're wearing. Think about the multi-facets that something can express. Educate yourself on symbolism, and don't be afraid to express yourself. But don't expect everyone to see what you're wearing and interpret it to mean what you've intended it to. So please, I know a number of you DO know what you are doing, and you are all (I think anyways) adults and entitled to do as you like. But take into mind the message your choices may send to those around you.

There are many beautiful things available to accessorize and express yourself. I personally have a set of neon rainbow plastic bamboo look bracelets. I was trounced after work one night (rl) by a group of gay men who felt that if I wasn't gay I shouldn't be wearing them. I had a very long discussion with them, and after we went on our ways. I won't forget it because they seemed slightly hostile at first, but calmed down as we discussed why I wear them. This is only an example of what I mean though. Am sure a number of folk have their own experience, good and bad.

Please have good ones.