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SUMMARY:Chosen Family & How Science Fiction Has Affected Real Families
DESCRIPTION:LIVE & on Zoom: 11 am to 1 pm We will discuss chosen families in both real and fictional life. Tell us about yours!Line Marriage: Multi-Generational Group Marriage\, triads\, and other unusual alternatives are described in The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress. While some of the choices made in this example are influenced by the lack of females compared with males on Luna\, some excellent examples of “different kinds of family” are offered here.  Time Enough for Love’s Tersius colony Family features a large group marriage 2000 years in our future consisting of many of our favorite characters from Heinlein’s other stories. Their only absolute for being part of this marriage is that all adults pledge to support and to bring up with love (until the age of maturity) all children produced by the ladies in the marriage already born or in the womb (at the time of the marriage)—whoever put those babies in their wombs\, co spice or not! This is happening on a planet where the government would not think of interfering in one’s marital choices and only your very advanced geneticist gets a vote on whom you make babies with. The water-sharing ceremony in Stranger In a Strange Land is the best example of Family by Choice and has affected families in reality\, probably more than any other of his books. Church of All Worlds and many other less formal groups\, including my own intimate friendship network\, have used this as a model for permanent committed relationships which may shift from lovers to friends and back again multiple times during an ongoing relationship. Members of a Nest may live together or be “semi-residential.”  They may live nowhere near each other\, but maintain their bonds through phone calls and in-person visits (weekly\, monthly\, or perhaps a few times a year). The patterns are endless. The common denominator is long-term loving commitment. Some of these relationships (including in our own Nest) have lasted 30-50 years and are not uncommon. Which science fiction writings most affected the choices YOU have made regarding family and relationship structure? Bring your own experiences to share with us! LIVE ONLY FROM HERE DOWN1 pm | Potluck Lunch  2 to 4 pm | Afternoon Activity: WE’LL WORK OUT SOME ACTION STEPS FOR HELPING YOU LIVE YOUR DREAM—whether that turns out to be group living\, a triad\, a group marriage or just being part of a joy-sharing intimate network. Our present group house got its start at just such an event in 2003… Enjoy Jacuzzi\, socializing\, and maybe a Poly or Holiday type movie in between the daytime meeting and the party. LTD’s Winter Holiday Party: 6 to 11 pm   Continue Reading
URL:https://livethedream.org/event/chosen-family-how-science-fiction-has-affected-real-families/
LOCATION:Live the Dream Center\, 8515 Penfield Ave.\, Winnetka\, CA\, 91306\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live The Dream 3rd Saturday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191201T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191201T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T082906
CREATED:20191127T223055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191127T223055Z
UID:535-1575194400-1575201600@livethedream.org
SUMMARY:Poly Meet Point at Los Con LAX Marriott Hotel
DESCRIPTION:LIVE & on Zoom: 11 am to 1 pm We will discuss chosen families in both real and fictional life. Tell us about yours!Line Marriage: Multi-Generational Group Marriage\, triads\, and other unusual alternatives are described in The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress. While some of the choices made in this example are influenced by the lack of females compared with males on Luna\, some excellent examples of “different kinds of family” are offered here.  Time Enough for Love’s Tersius colony Family features a large group marriage 2000 years in our future consisting of many of our favorite characters from Heinlein’s other stories. Their only absolute for being part of this marriage is that all adults pledge to support and to bring up with love (until the age of maturity) all children produced by the ladies in the marriage already born or in the womb (at the time of the marriage)—whoever put those babies in their wombs\, co spice or not! This is happening on a planet where the government would not think of interfering in one’s marital choices and only your very advanced geneticist gets a vote on whom you make babies with. The water-sharing ceremony in Stranger In a Strange Land is the best example of Family by Choice and has affected families in reality\, probably more than any other of his books. Church of All Worlds and many other less formal groups\, including my own intimate friendship network\, have used this as a model for permanent committed relationships which may shift from lovers to friends and back again multiple times during an ongoing relationship. Members of a Nest may live together or be “semi-residential.”  They may live nowhere near each other\, but maintain their bonds through phone calls and in-person visits (weekly\, monthly\, or perhaps a few times a year). The patterns are endless. The common denominator is long-term loving commitment. Some of these relationships (including in our own Nest) have lasted 30-50 years and are not uncommon. Which science fiction writings most affected the choices YOU have made regarding family and relationship structure? Bring your own experiences to share with us! LIVE ONLY FROM HERE DOWN1 pm | Potluck Lunch  2 to 4 pm | Afternoon Activity: WE’LL WORK OUT SOME ACTION STEPS FOR HELPING YOU LIVE YOUR DREAM—whether that turns out to be group living\, a triad\, a group marriage or just being part of a joy-sharing intimate network. Our present group house got its start at just such an event in 2003… Enjoy Jacuzzi\, socializing\, and maybe a Poly or Holiday type movie in between the daytime meeting and the party. LTD’s Winter Holiday Party: 6 to 11 pm   Continue Reading
URL:https://livethedream.org/event/poly-meet-point-at-los-con-lax-marriott-hotel/
LOCATION:Loscon at the LAX Hilton Hotel\, 5711 W Century Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90045\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190921T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190921T180000
DTSTAMP:20260425T082906
CREATED:20190805T030129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190805T030129Z
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SUMMARY:Spider Robinson’s Poly Primers
DESCRIPTION:LIVE & on Zoom: 11 am to 1 pm We will discuss chosen families in both real and fictional life. Tell us about yours!Line Marriage: Multi-Generational Group Marriage\, triads\, and other unusual alternatives are described in The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress. While some of the choices made in this example are influenced by the lack of females compared with males on Luna\, some excellent examples of “different kinds of family” are offered here.  Time Enough for Love’s Tersius colony Family features a large group marriage 2000 years in our future consisting of many of our favorite characters from Heinlein’s other stories. Their only absolute for being part of this marriage is that all adults pledge to support and to bring up with love (until the age of maturity) all children produced by the ladies in the marriage already born or in the womb (at the time of the marriage)—whoever put those babies in their wombs\, co spice or not! This is happening on a planet where the government would not think of interfering in one’s marital choices and only your very advanced geneticist gets a vote on whom you make babies with. The water-sharing ceremony in Stranger In a Strange Land is the best example of Family by Choice and has affected families in reality\, probably more than any other of his books. Church of All Worlds and many other less formal groups\, including my own intimate friendship network\, have used this as a model for permanent committed relationships which may shift from lovers to friends and back again multiple times during an ongoing relationship. Members of a Nest may live together or be “semi-residential.”  They may live nowhere near each other\, but maintain their bonds through phone calls and in-person visits (weekly\, monthly\, or perhaps a few times a year). The patterns are endless. The common denominator is long-term loving commitment. Some of these relationships (including in our own Nest) have lasted 30-50 years and are not uncommon. Which science fiction writings most affected the choices YOU have made regarding family and relationship structure? Bring your own experiences to share with us! LIVE ONLY FROM HERE DOWN1 pm | Potluck Lunch  2 to 4 pm | Afternoon Activity: WE’LL WORK OUT SOME ACTION STEPS FOR HELPING YOU LIVE YOUR DREAM—whether that turns out to be group living\, a triad\, a group marriage or just being part of a joy-sharing intimate network. Our present group house got its start at just such an event in 2003… Enjoy Jacuzzi\, socializing\, and maybe a Poly or Holiday type movie in between the daytime meeting and the party. LTD’s Winter Holiday Party: 6 to 11 pm   Continue Reading
URL:https://livethedream.org/event/spider-robinsons-poly-primers/
LOCATION:Live the Dream Center\, 8515 Penfield Ave.\, Winnetka\, CA\, 91306\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190817T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190817T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T082906
CREATED:20190805T025906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190805T025906Z
UID:518-1566039600-1566057600@livethedream.org
SUMMARY:Casa Valentina: ATTENTION ALTERNATIVE LIFESTYLERS: If We Do Not All Hang Together\, We May All Hang Separately…
DESCRIPTION:LIVE & on Zoom: 11 am to 1 pm We will discuss chosen families in both real and fictional life. Tell us about yours!Line Marriage: Multi-Generational Group Marriage\, triads\, and other unusual alternatives are described in The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress. While some of the choices made in this example are influenced by the lack of females compared with males on Luna\, some excellent examples of “different kinds of family” are offered here.  Time Enough for Love’s Tersius colony Family features a large group marriage 2000 years in our future consisting of many of our favorite characters from Heinlein’s other stories. Their only absolute for being part of this marriage is that all adults pledge to support and to bring up with love (until the age of maturity) all children produced by the ladies in the marriage already born or in the womb (at the time of the marriage)—whoever put those babies in their wombs\, co spice or not! This is happening on a planet where the government would not think of interfering in one’s marital choices and only your very advanced geneticist gets a vote on whom you make babies with. The water-sharing ceremony in Stranger In a Strange Land is the best example of Family by Choice and has affected families in reality\, probably more than any other of his books. Church of All Worlds and many other less formal groups\, including my own intimate friendship network\, have used this as a model for permanent committed relationships which may shift from lovers to friends and back again multiple times during an ongoing relationship. Members of a Nest may live together or be “semi-residential.”  They may live nowhere near each other\, but maintain their bonds through phone calls and in-person visits (weekly\, monthly\, or perhaps a few times a year). The patterns are endless. The common denominator is long-term loving commitment. Some of these relationships (including in our own Nest) have lasted 30-50 years and are not uncommon. Which science fiction writings most affected the choices YOU have made regarding family and relationship structure? Bring your own experiences to share with us! LIVE ONLY FROM HERE DOWN1 pm | Potluck Lunch  2 to 4 pm | Afternoon Activity: WE’LL WORK OUT SOME ACTION STEPS FOR HELPING YOU LIVE YOUR DREAM—whether that turns out to be group living\, a triad\, a group marriage or just being part of a joy-sharing intimate network. Our present group house got its start at just such an event in 2003… Enjoy Jacuzzi\, socializing\, and maybe a Poly or Holiday type movie in between the daytime meeting and the party. LTD’s Winter Holiday Party: 6 to 11 pm   Continue Reading
URL:https://livethedream.org/event/casa-valentina-attention-alternative-lifestylers-if-we-do-not-all-hang-together-we-may-all-hang-separately/
LOCATION:Live the Dream Center\, 8515 Penfield Ave.\, Winnetka\, CA\, 91306\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190721T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190721T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T082906
CREATED:20190805T030348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190805T030348Z
UID:522-1563703200-1563721200@livethedream.org
SUMMARY:A Day at the Beach: Topanga Beach in Malibu
DESCRIPTION:LIVE & on Zoom: 11 am to 1 pm We will discuss chosen families in both real and fictional life. Tell us about yours!Line Marriage: Multi-Generational Group Marriage\, triads\, and other unusual alternatives are described in The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress. While some of the choices made in this example are influenced by the lack of females compared with males on Luna\, some excellent examples of “different kinds of family” are offered here.  Time Enough for Love’s Tersius colony Family features a large group marriage 2000 years in our future consisting of many of our favorite characters from Heinlein’s other stories. Their only absolute for being part of this marriage is that all adults pledge to support and to bring up with love (until the age of maturity) all children produced by the ladies in the marriage already born or in the womb (at the time of the marriage)—whoever put those babies in their wombs\, co spice or not! This is happening on a planet where the government would not think of interfering in one’s marital choices and only your very advanced geneticist gets a vote on whom you make babies with. The water-sharing ceremony in Stranger In a Strange Land is the best example of Family by Choice and has affected families in reality\, probably more than any other of his books. Church of All Worlds and many other less formal groups\, including my own intimate friendship network\, have used this as a model for permanent committed relationships which may shift from lovers to friends and back again multiple times during an ongoing relationship. Members of a Nest may live together or be “semi-residential.”  They may live nowhere near each other\, but maintain their bonds through phone calls and in-person visits (weekly\, monthly\, or perhaps a few times a year). The patterns are endless. The common denominator is long-term loving commitment. Some of these relationships (including in our own Nest) have lasted 30-50 years and are not uncommon. Which science fiction writings most affected the choices YOU have made regarding family and relationship structure? Bring your own experiences to share with us! LIVE ONLY FROM HERE DOWN1 pm | Potluck Lunch  2 to 4 pm | Afternoon Activity: WE’LL WORK OUT SOME ACTION STEPS FOR HELPING YOU LIVE YOUR DREAM—whether that turns out to be group living\, a triad\, a group marriage or just being part of a joy-sharing intimate network. Our present group house got its start at just such an event in 2003… Enjoy Jacuzzi\, socializing\, and maybe a Poly or Holiday type movie in between the daytime meeting and the party. LTD’s Winter Holiday Party: 6 to 11 pm   Continue Reading
URL:https://livethedream.org/event/a-day-at-the-beach-topanga-beach-in-malibu/
LOCATION:Live the Dream Center\, 8515 Penfield Ave.\, Winnetka\, CA\, 91306\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190720T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190720T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T082906
CREATED:20190615T060731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190615T060731Z
UID:511-1563620400-1563638400@livethedream.org
SUMMARY:WILL YOU MULTI MARRY ME?
DESCRIPTION:LIVE & on Zoom: 11 am to 1 pm We will discuss chosen families in both real and fictional life. Tell us about yours!Line Marriage: Multi-Generational Group Marriage\, triads\, and other unusual alternatives are described in The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress. While some of the choices made in this example are influenced by the lack of females compared with males on Luna\, some excellent examples of “different kinds of family” are offered here.  Time Enough for Love’s Tersius colony Family features a large group marriage 2000 years in our future consisting of many of our favorite characters from Heinlein’s other stories. Their only absolute for being part of this marriage is that all adults pledge to support and to bring up with love (until the age of maturity) all children produced by the ladies in the marriage already born or in the womb (at the time of the marriage)—whoever put those babies in their wombs\, co spice or not! This is happening on a planet where the government would not think of interfering in one’s marital choices and only your very advanced geneticist gets a vote on whom you make babies with. The water-sharing ceremony in Stranger In a Strange Land is the best example of Family by Choice and has affected families in reality\, probably more than any other of his books. Church of All Worlds and many other less formal groups\, including my own intimate friendship network\, have used this as a model for permanent committed relationships which may shift from lovers to friends and back again multiple times during an ongoing relationship. Members of a Nest may live together or be “semi-residential.”  They may live nowhere near each other\, but maintain their bonds through phone calls and in-person visits (weekly\, monthly\, or perhaps a few times a year). The patterns are endless. The common denominator is long-term loving commitment. Some of these relationships (including in our own Nest) have lasted 30-50 years and are not uncommon. Which science fiction writings most affected the choices YOU have made regarding family and relationship structure? Bring your own experiences to share with us! LIVE ONLY FROM HERE DOWN1 pm | Potluck Lunch  2 to 4 pm | Afternoon Activity: WE’LL WORK OUT SOME ACTION STEPS FOR HELPING YOU LIVE YOUR DREAM—whether that turns out to be group living\, a triad\, a group marriage or just being part of a joy-sharing intimate network. Our present group house got its start at just such an event in 2003… Enjoy Jacuzzi\, socializing\, and maybe a Poly or Holiday type movie in between the daytime meeting and the party. LTD’s Winter Holiday Party: 6 to 11 pm   Continue Reading
URL:https://livethedream.org/event/will-you-multi-marry-me-2/
LOCATION:Live the Dream Center\, 8515 Penfield Ave.\, Winnetka\, CA\, 91306\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190615T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190615T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T082906
CREATED:20190615T055919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190615T055919Z
UID:505-1560596400-1560614400@livethedream.org
SUMMARY:SWINGING TO POLY—BLACK AND WHITE OR SHADES OF GRAY?
DESCRIPTION:LIVE & on Zoom: 11 am to 1 pm We will discuss chosen families in both real and fictional life. Tell us about yours!Line Marriage: Multi-Generational Group Marriage\, triads\, and other unusual alternatives are described in The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress. While some of the choices made in this example are influenced by the lack of females compared with males on Luna\, some excellent examples of “different kinds of family” are offered here.  Time Enough for Love’s Tersius colony Family features a large group marriage 2000 years in our future consisting of many of our favorite characters from Heinlein’s other stories. Their only absolute for being part of this marriage is that all adults pledge to support and to bring up with love (until the age of maturity) all children produced by the ladies in the marriage already born or in the womb (at the time of the marriage)—whoever put those babies in their wombs\, co spice or not! This is happening on a planet where the government would not think of interfering in one’s marital choices and only your very advanced geneticist gets a vote on whom you make babies with. The water-sharing ceremony in Stranger In a Strange Land is the best example of Family by Choice and has affected families in reality\, probably more than any other of his books. Church of All Worlds and many other less formal groups\, including my own intimate friendship network\, have used this as a model for permanent committed relationships which may shift from lovers to friends and back again multiple times during an ongoing relationship. Members of a Nest may live together or be “semi-residential.”  They may live nowhere near each other\, but maintain their bonds through phone calls and in-person visits (weekly\, monthly\, or perhaps a few times a year). The patterns are endless. The common denominator is long-term loving commitment. Some of these relationships (including in our own Nest) have lasted 30-50 years and are not uncommon. Which science fiction writings most affected the choices YOU have made regarding family and relationship structure? Bring your own experiences to share with us! LIVE ONLY FROM HERE DOWN1 pm | Potluck Lunch  2 to 4 pm | Afternoon Activity: WE’LL WORK OUT SOME ACTION STEPS FOR HELPING YOU LIVE YOUR DREAM—whether that turns out to be group living\, a triad\, a group marriage or just being part of a joy-sharing intimate network. Our present group house got its start at just such an event in 2003… Enjoy Jacuzzi\, socializing\, and maybe a Poly or Holiday type movie in between the daytime meeting and the party. LTD’s Winter Holiday Party: 6 to 11 pm   Continue Reading
URL:https://livethedream.org/event/swinging-to-poly-black-and-white-or-shades-of-gray-3/
LOCATION:Live the Dream Center\, 8515 Penfield Ave.\, Winnetka\, CA\, 91306\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190519T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190519T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T082906
CREATED:20190416T234736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190416T234736Z
UID:495-1558260000-1558285200@livethedream.org
SUMMARY:RENAISSANCE PLEASURE FAIRE
DESCRIPTION:LIVE & on Zoom: 11 am to 1 pm We will discuss chosen families in both real and fictional life. Tell us about yours!Line Marriage: Multi-Generational Group Marriage\, triads\, and other unusual alternatives are described in The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress. While some of the choices made in this example are influenced by the lack of females compared with males on Luna\, some excellent examples of “different kinds of family” are offered here.  Time Enough for Love’s Tersius colony Family features a large group marriage 2000 years in our future consisting of many of our favorite characters from Heinlein’s other stories. Their only absolute for being part of this marriage is that all adults pledge to support and to bring up with love (until the age of maturity) all children produced by the ladies in the marriage already born or in the womb (at the time of the marriage)—whoever put those babies in their wombs\, co spice or not! This is happening on a planet where the government would not think of interfering in one’s marital choices and only your very advanced geneticist gets a vote on whom you make babies with. The water-sharing ceremony in Stranger In a Strange Land is the best example of Family by Choice and has affected families in reality\, probably more than any other of his books. Church of All Worlds and many other less formal groups\, including my own intimate friendship network\, have used this as a model for permanent committed relationships which may shift from lovers to friends and back again multiple times during an ongoing relationship. Members of a Nest may live together or be “semi-residential.”  They may live nowhere near each other\, but maintain their bonds through phone calls and in-person visits (weekly\, monthly\, or perhaps a few times a year). The patterns are endless. The common denominator is long-term loving commitment. Some of these relationships (including in our own Nest) have lasted 30-50 years and are not uncommon. Which science fiction writings most affected the choices YOU have made regarding family and relationship structure? Bring your own experiences to share with us! LIVE ONLY FROM HERE DOWN1 pm | Potluck Lunch  2 to 4 pm | Afternoon Activity: WE’LL WORK OUT SOME ACTION STEPS FOR HELPING YOU LIVE YOUR DREAM—whether that turns out to be group living\, a triad\, a group marriage or just being part of a joy-sharing intimate network. Our present group house got its start at just such an event in 2003… Enjoy Jacuzzi\, socializing\, and maybe a Poly or Holiday type movie in between the daytime meeting and the party. LTD’s Winter Holiday Party: 6 to 11 pm   Continue Reading
URL:https://livethedream.org/event/renaissance-pleasure-faire/
LOCATION:Renaissance Pleasure Faire at the Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area\, 15501 E\, Arrow Highway\, Irwindale\, CA\, 91706\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190518T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190518T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T082906
CREATED:20190416T234839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190416T234839Z
UID:497-1558177200-1558195200@livethedream.org
SUMMARY:2150 AD by Thea Alexander-A POLY METAPHYSICAL FUTURE
DESCRIPTION:LIVE & on Zoom: 11 am to 1 pm We will discuss chosen families in both real and fictional life. Tell us about yours!Line Marriage: Multi-Generational Group Marriage\, triads\, and other unusual alternatives are described in The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress. While some of the choices made in this example are influenced by the lack of females compared with males on Luna\, some excellent examples of “different kinds of family” are offered here.  Time Enough for Love’s Tersius colony Family features a large group marriage 2000 years in our future consisting of many of our favorite characters from Heinlein’s other stories. Their only absolute for being part of this marriage is that all adults pledge to support and to bring up with love (until the age of maturity) all children produced by the ladies in the marriage already born or in the womb (at the time of the marriage)—whoever put those babies in their wombs\, co spice or not! This is happening on a planet where the government would not think of interfering in one’s marital choices and only your very advanced geneticist gets a vote on whom you make babies with. The water-sharing ceremony in Stranger In a Strange Land is the best example of Family by Choice and has affected families in reality\, probably more than any other of his books. Church of All Worlds and many other less formal groups\, including my own intimate friendship network\, have used this as a model for permanent committed relationships which may shift from lovers to friends and back again multiple times during an ongoing relationship. Members of a Nest may live together or be “semi-residential.”  They may live nowhere near each other\, but maintain their bonds through phone calls and in-person visits (weekly\, monthly\, or perhaps a few times a year). The patterns are endless. The common denominator is long-term loving commitment. Some of these relationships (including in our own Nest) have lasted 30-50 years and are not uncommon. Which science fiction writings most affected the choices YOU have made regarding family and relationship structure? Bring your own experiences to share with us! LIVE ONLY FROM HERE DOWN1 pm | Potluck Lunch  2 to 4 pm | Afternoon Activity: WE’LL WORK OUT SOME ACTION STEPS FOR HELPING YOU LIVE YOUR DREAM—whether that turns out to be group living\, a triad\, a group marriage or just being part of a joy-sharing intimate network. Our present group house got its start at just such an event in 2003… Enjoy Jacuzzi\, socializing\, and maybe a Poly or Holiday type movie in between the daytime meeting and the party. LTD’s Winter Holiday Party: 6 to 11 pm   Continue Reading
URL:https://livethedream.org/event/2150-ad-by-thea-alexander-a-poly-metaphysical-future/
LOCATION:Live the Dream Center\, 8515 Penfield Ave.\, Winnetka\, CA\, 91306\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190420T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190420T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T082906
CREATED:20190416T234451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190416T234451Z
UID:493-1555758000-1555776000@livethedream.org
SUMMARY:Etiquette of Alternative Relationships
DESCRIPTION:LIVE & on Zoom: 11 am to 1 pm We will discuss chosen families in both real and fictional life. Tell us about yours!Line Marriage: Multi-Generational Group Marriage\, triads\, and other unusual alternatives are described in The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress. While some of the choices made in this example are influenced by the lack of females compared with males on Luna\, some excellent examples of “different kinds of family” are offered here.  Time Enough for Love’s Tersius colony Family features a large group marriage 2000 years in our future consisting of many of our favorite characters from Heinlein’s other stories. Their only absolute for being part of this marriage is that all adults pledge to support and to bring up with love (until the age of maturity) all children produced by the ladies in the marriage already born or in the womb (at the time of the marriage)—whoever put those babies in their wombs\, co spice or not! This is happening on a planet where the government would not think of interfering in one’s marital choices and only your very advanced geneticist gets a vote on whom you make babies with. The water-sharing ceremony in Stranger In a Strange Land is the best example of Family by Choice and has affected families in reality\, probably more than any other of his books. Church of All Worlds and many other less formal groups\, including my own intimate friendship network\, have used this as a model for permanent committed relationships which may shift from lovers to friends and back again multiple times during an ongoing relationship. Members of a Nest may live together or be “semi-residential.”  They may live nowhere near each other\, but maintain their bonds through phone calls and in-person visits (weekly\, monthly\, or perhaps a few times a year). The patterns are endless. The common denominator is long-term loving commitment. Some of these relationships (including in our own Nest) have lasted 30-50 years and are not uncommon. Which science fiction writings most affected the choices YOU have made regarding family and relationship structure? Bring your own experiences to share with us! LIVE ONLY FROM HERE DOWN1 pm | Potluck Lunch  2 to 4 pm | Afternoon Activity: WE’LL WORK OUT SOME ACTION STEPS FOR HELPING YOU LIVE YOUR DREAM—whether that turns out to be group living\, a triad\, a group marriage or just being part of a joy-sharing intimate network. Our present group house got its start at just such an event in 2003… Enjoy Jacuzzi\, socializing\, and maybe a Poly or Holiday type movie in between the daytime meeting and the party. LTD’s Winter Holiday Party: 6 to 11 pm   Continue Reading
URL:https://livethedream.org/event/etiquette-of-alternative-relationships-2/
LOCATION:Live the Dream Center\, 8515 Penfield Ave.\, Winnetka\, CA\, 91306\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190419T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190419T230000
DTSTAMP:20260425T082906
CREATED:20190416T234249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190416T234249Z
UID:489-1555700400-1555714800@livethedream.org
SUMMARY:Live The Dream Passover Seder Lead by Rob Milander
DESCRIPTION:LIVE & on Zoom: 11 am to 1 pm We will discuss chosen families in both real and fictional life. Tell us about yours!Line Marriage: Multi-Generational Group Marriage\, triads\, and other unusual alternatives are described in The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress. While some of the choices made in this example are influenced by the lack of females compared with males on Luna\, some excellent examples of “different kinds of family” are offered here.  Time Enough for Love’s Tersius colony Family features a large group marriage 2000 years in our future consisting of many of our favorite characters from Heinlein’s other stories. Their only absolute for being part of this marriage is that all adults pledge to support and to bring up with love (until the age of maturity) all children produced by the ladies in the marriage already born or in the womb (at the time of the marriage)—whoever put those babies in their wombs\, co spice or not! This is happening on a planet where the government would not think of interfering in one’s marital choices and only your very advanced geneticist gets a vote on whom you make babies with. The water-sharing ceremony in Stranger In a Strange Land is the best example of Family by Choice and has affected families in reality\, probably more than any other of his books. Church of All Worlds and many other less formal groups\, including my own intimate friendship network\, have used this as a model for permanent committed relationships which may shift from lovers to friends and back again multiple times during an ongoing relationship. Members of a Nest may live together or be “semi-residential.”  They may live nowhere near each other\, but maintain their bonds through phone calls and in-person visits (weekly\, monthly\, or perhaps a few times a year). The patterns are endless. The common denominator is long-term loving commitment. Some of these relationships (including in our own Nest) have lasted 30-50 years and are not uncommon. Which science fiction writings most affected the choices YOU have made regarding family and relationship structure? Bring your own experiences to share with us! LIVE ONLY FROM HERE DOWN1 pm | Potluck Lunch  2 to 4 pm | Afternoon Activity: WE’LL WORK OUT SOME ACTION STEPS FOR HELPING YOU LIVE YOUR DREAM—whether that turns out to be group living\, a triad\, a group marriage or just being part of a joy-sharing intimate network. Our present group house got its start at just such an event in 2003… Enjoy Jacuzzi\, socializing\, and maybe a Poly or Holiday type movie in between the daytime meeting and the party. LTD’s Winter Holiday Party: 6 to 11 pm   Continue Reading
URL:https://livethedream.org/event/489/
LOCATION:Live the Dream Center\, 8515 Penfield Ave.\, Winnetka\, CA\, 91306\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190316T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190316T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T082906
CREATED:20190311T032517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190311T032517Z
UID:476-1552734000-1552752000@livethedream.org
SUMMARY:Dragon Riders of (Poly) Pern by Anne McCaffery
DESCRIPTION:LIVE & on Zoom: 11 am to 1 pm We will discuss chosen families in both real and fictional life. Tell us about yours!Line Marriage: Multi-Generational Group Marriage\, triads\, and other unusual alternatives are described in The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress. While some of the choices made in this example are influenced by the lack of females compared with males on Luna\, some excellent examples of “different kinds of family” are offered here.  Time Enough for Love’s Tersius colony Family features a large group marriage 2000 years in our future consisting of many of our favorite characters from Heinlein’s other stories. Their only absolute for being part of this marriage is that all adults pledge to support and to bring up with love (until the age of maturity) all children produced by the ladies in the marriage already born or in the womb (at the time of the marriage)—whoever put those babies in their wombs\, co spice or not! This is happening on a planet where the government would not think of interfering in one’s marital choices and only your very advanced geneticist gets a vote on whom you make babies with. The water-sharing ceremony in Stranger In a Strange Land is the best example of Family by Choice and has affected families in reality\, probably more than any other of his books. Church of All Worlds and many other less formal groups\, including my own intimate friendship network\, have used this as a model for permanent committed relationships which may shift from lovers to friends and back again multiple times during an ongoing relationship. Members of a Nest may live together or be “semi-residential.”  They may live nowhere near each other\, but maintain their bonds through phone calls and in-person visits (weekly\, monthly\, or perhaps a few times a year). The patterns are endless. The common denominator is long-term loving commitment. Some of these relationships (including in our own Nest) have lasted 30-50 years and are not uncommon. Which science fiction writings most affected the choices YOU have made regarding family and relationship structure? Bring your own experiences to share with us! LIVE ONLY FROM HERE DOWN1 pm | Potluck Lunch  2 to 4 pm | Afternoon Activity: WE’LL WORK OUT SOME ACTION STEPS FOR HELPING YOU LIVE YOUR DREAM—whether that turns out to be group living\, a triad\, a group marriage or just being part of a joy-sharing intimate network. Our present group house got its start at just such an event in 2003… Enjoy Jacuzzi\, socializing\, and maybe a Poly or Holiday type movie in between the daytime meeting and the party. LTD’s Winter Holiday Party: 6 to 11 pm   Continue Reading
URL:https://livethedream.org/event/dragon-riders-of-poly-pern-by-anne-mccaffery/
LOCATION:Live the Dream Center\, 8515 Penfield Ave.\, Winnetka\, CA\, 91306\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190216T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190216T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T082906
CREATED:20190212T214321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190212T214321Z
UID:472-1550314800-1550332800@livethedream.org
SUMMARY:CHOOSING\, FINDING AND ATTRACTING YOUR LIFEMATE(S)
DESCRIPTION:LIVE & on Zoom: 11 am to 1 pm We will discuss chosen families in both real and fictional life. Tell us about yours!Line Marriage: Multi-Generational Group Marriage\, triads\, and other unusual alternatives are described in The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress. While some of the choices made in this example are influenced by the lack of females compared with males on Luna\, some excellent examples of “different kinds of family” are offered here.  Time Enough for Love’s Tersius colony Family features a large group marriage 2000 years in our future consisting of many of our favorite characters from Heinlein’s other stories. Their only absolute for being part of this marriage is that all adults pledge to support and to bring up with love (until the age of maturity) all children produced by the ladies in the marriage already born or in the womb (at the time of the marriage)—whoever put those babies in their wombs\, co spice or not! This is happening on a planet where the government would not think of interfering in one’s marital choices and only your very advanced geneticist gets a vote on whom you make babies with. The water-sharing ceremony in Stranger In a Strange Land is the best example of Family by Choice and has affected families in reality\, probably more than any other of his books. Church of All Worlds and many other less formal groups\, including my own intimate friendship network\, have used this as a model for permanent committed relationships which may shift from lovers to friends and back again multiple times during an ongoing relationship. Members of a Nest may live together or be “semi-residential.”  They may live nowhere near each other\, but maintain their bonds through phone calls and in-person visits (weekly\, monthly\, or perhaps a few times a year). The patterns are endless. The common denominator is long-term loving commitment. Some of these relationships (including in our own Nest) have lasted 30-50 years and are not uncommon. Which science fiction writings most affected the choices YOU have made regarding family and relationship structure? Bring your own experiences to share with us! LIVE ONLY FROM HERE DOWN1 pm | Potluck Lunch  2 to 4 pm | Afternoon Activity: WE’LL WORK OUT SOME ACTION STEPS FOR HELPING YOU LIVE YOUR DREAM—whether that turns out to be group living\, a triad\, a group marriage or just being part of a joy-sharing intimate network. Our present group house got its start at just such an event in 2003… Enjoy Jacuzzi\, socializing\, and maybe a Poly or Holiday type movie in between the daytime meeting and the party. LTD’s Winter Holiday Party: 6 to 11 pm   Continue Reading
URL:https://livethedream.org/event/choosing-finding-and-attracting-your-lifemates/
LOCATION:Live the Dream Center\, 8515 Penfield Ave.\, Winnetka\, CA\, 91306\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190119T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190119T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T082906
CREATED:20190117T212312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190117T212312Z
UID:466-1547895600-1547913600@livethedream.org
SUMMARY:You are INVITED! To a 65th Birthday celebration (and meeting too)!
DESCRIPTION:LIVE & on Zoom: 11 am to 1 pm We will discuss chosen families in both real and fictional life. Tell us about yours!Line Marriage: Multi-Generational Group Marriage\, triads\, and other unusual alternatives are described in The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress. While some of the choices made in this example are influenced by the lack of females compared with males on Luna\, some excellent examples of “different kinds of family” are offered here.  Time Enough for Love’s Tersius colony Family features a large group marriage 2000 years in our future consisting of many of our favorite characters from Heinlein’s other stories. Their only absolute for being part of this marriage is that all adults pledge to support and to bring up with love (until the age of maturity) all children produced by the ladies in the marriage already born or in the womb (at the time of the marriage)—whoever put those babies in their wombs\, co spice or not! This is happening on a planet where the government would not think of interfering in one’s marital choices and only your very advanced geneticist gets a vote on whom you make babies with. The water-sharing ceremony in Stranger In a Strange Land is the best example of Family by Choice and has affected families in reality\, probably more than any other of his books. Church of All Worlds and many other less formal groups\, including my own intimate friendship network\, have used this as a model for permanent committed relationships which may shift from lovers to friends and back again multiple times during an ongoing relationship. Members of a Nest may live together or be “semi-residential.”  They may live nowhere near each other\, but maintain their bonds through phone calls and in-person visits (weekly\, monthly\, or perhaps a few times a year). The patterns are endless. The common denominator is long-term loving commitment. Some of these relationships (including in our own Nest) have lasted 30-50 years and are not uncommon. Which science fiction writings most affected the choices YOU have made regarding family and relationship structure? Bring your own experiences to share with us! LIVE ONLY FROM HERE DOWN1 pm | Potluck Lunch  2 to 4 pm | Afternoon Activity: WE’LL WORK OUT SOME ACTION STEPS FOR HELPING YOU LIVE YOUR DREAM—whether that turns out to be group living\, a triad\, a group marriage or just being part of a joy-sharing intimate network. Our present group house got its start at just such an event in 2003… Enjoy Jacuzzi\, socializing\, and maybe a Poly or Holiday type movie in between the daytime meeting and the party. LTD’s Winter Holiday Party: 6 to 11 pm   Continue Reading
URL:https://livethedream.org/event/you-are-invited-to-a-65th-birthday-celebration-and-meeting-too/
LOCATION:Arroyo Del Sol\, 3139 Ridgeview Dr\, Altadena\, CA\, 91101\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181125T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181125T123000
DTSTAMP:20260425T082906
CREATED:20181017T185921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181017T185921Z
UID:449-1543143600-1543149000@livethedream.org
SUMMARY:Poly Meet Point: Live The Dream at  LosCon!
DESCRIPTION:LIVE & on Zoom: 11 am to 1 pm We will discuss chosen families in both real and fictional life. Tell us about yours!Line Marriage: Multi-Generational Group Marriage\, triads\, and other unusual alternatives are described in The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress. While some of the choices made in this example are influenced by the lack of females compared with males on Luna\, some excellent examples of “different kinds of family” are offered here.  Time Enough for Love’s Tersius colony Family features a large group marriage 2000 years in our future consisting of many of our favorite characters from Heinlein’s other stories. Their only absolute for being part of this marriage is that all adults pledge to support and to bring up with love (until the age of maturity) all children produced by the ladies in the marriage already born or in the womb (at the time of the marriage)—whoever put those babies in their wombs\, co spice or not! This is happening on a planet where the government would not think of interfering in one’s marital choices and only your very advanced geneticist gets a vote on whom you make babies with. The water-sharing ceremony in Stranger In a Strange Land is the best example of Family by Choice and has affected families in reality\, probably more than any other of his books. Church of All Worlds and many other less formal groups\, including my own intimate friendship network\, have used this as a model for permanent committed relationships which may shift from lovers to friends and back again multiple times during an ongoing relationship. Members of a Nest may live together or be “semi-residential.”  They may live nowhere near each other\, but maintain their bonds through phone calls and in-person visits (weekly\, monthly\, or perhaps a few times a year). The patterns are endless. The common denominator is long-term loving commitment. Some of these relationships (including in our own Nest) have lasted 30-50 years and are not uncommon. Which science fiction writings most affected the choices YOU have made regarding family and relationship structure? Bring your own experiences to share with us! LIVE ONLY FROM HERE DOWN1 pm | Potluck Lunch  2 to 4 pm | Afternoon Activity: WE’LL WORK OUT SOME ACTION STEPS FOR HELPING YOU LIVE YOUR DREAM—whether that turns out to be group living\, a triad\, a group marriage or just being part of a joy-sharing intimate network. Our present group house got its start at just such an event in 2003… Enjoy Jacuzzi\, socializing\, and maybe a Poly or Holiday type movie in between the daytime meeting and the party. LTD’s Winter Holiday Party: 6 to 11 pm   Continue Reading
URL:https://livethedream.org/event/poly-meet-point-live-the-dream-at-loscon/
LOCATION:Loscon at the LAX Hilton Hotel\, 5711 W Century Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90045\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181117T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181117T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T082906
CREATED:20181017T185601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181017T185601Z
UID:446-1542452400-1542470400@livethedream.org
SUMMARY:POLY and BI?
DESCRIPTION:LIVE & on Zoom: 11 am to 1 pm We will discuss chosen families in both real and fictional life. Tell us about yours!Line Marriage: Multi-Generational Group Marriage\, triads\, and other unusual alternatives are described in The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress. While some of the choices made in this example are influenced by the lack of females compared with males on Luna\, some excellent examples of “different kinds of family” are offered here.  Time Enough for Love’s Tersius colony Family features a large group marriage 2000 years in our future consisting of many of our favorite characters from Heinlein’s other stories. Their only absolute for being part of this marriage is that all adults pledge to support and to bring up with love (until the age of maturity) all children produced by the ladies in the marriage already born or in the womb (at the time of the marriage)—whoever put those babies in their wombs\, co spice or not! This is happening on a planet where the government would not think of interfering in one’s marital choices and only your very advanced geneticist gets a vote on whom you make babies with. The water-sharing ceremony in Stranger In a Strange Land is the best example of Family by Choice and has affected families in reality\, probably more than any other of his books. Church of All Worlds and many other less formal groups\, including my own intimate friendship network\, have used this as a model for permanent committed relationships which may shift from lovers to friends and back again multiple times during an ongoing relationship. Members of a Nest may live together or be “semi-residential.”  They may live nowhere near each other\, but maintain their bonds through phone calls and in-person visits (weekly\, monthly\, or perhaps a few times a year). The patterns are endless. The common denominator is long-term loving commitment. Some of these relationships (including in our own Nest) have lasted 30-50 years and are not uncommon. Which science fiction writings most affected the choices YOU have made regarding family and relationship structure? Bring your own experiences to share with us! LIVE ONLY FROM HERE DOWN1 pm | Potluck Lunch  2 to 4 pm | Afternoon Activity: WE’LL WORK OUT SOME ACTION STEPS FOR HELPING YOU LIVE YOUR DREAM—whether that turns out to be group living\, a triad\, a group marriage or just being part of a joy-sharing intimate network. Our present group house got its start at just such an event in 2003… Enjoy Jacuzzi\, socializing\, and maybe a Poly or Holiday type movie in between the daytime meeting and the party. LTD’s Winter Holiday Party: 6 to 11 pm   Continue Reading
URL:https://livethedream.org/event/poly-and-bi/
LOCATION:Live the Dream Center\, 8515 Penfield Ave.\, Winnetka\, CA\, 91306\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181020T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181020T235900
DTSTAMP:20260425T082906
CREATED:20181017T183925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181017T183925Z
UID:438-1540058400-1540079940@livethedream.org
SUMMARY:30th Annual All Hallow's Eve Extravangaza
DESCRIPTION:LIVE & on Zoom: 11 am to 1 pm We will discuss chosen families in both real and fictional life. Tell us about yours!Line Marriage: Multi-Generational Group Marriage\, triads\, and other unusual alternatives are described in The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress. While some of the choices made in this example are influenced by the lack of females compared with males on Luna\, some excellent examples of “different kinds of family” are offered here.  Time Enough for Love’s Tersius colony Family features a large group marriage 2000 years in our future consisting of many of our favorite characters from Heinlein’s other stories. Their only absolute for being part of this marriage is that all adults pledge to support and to bring up with love (until the age of maturity) all children produced by the ladies in the marriage already born or in the womb (at the time of the marriage)—whoever put those babies in their wombs\, co spice or not! This is happening on a planet where the government would not think of interfering in one’s marital choices and only your very advanced geneticist gets a vote on whom you make babies with. The water-sharing ceremony in Stranger In a Strange Land is the best example of Family by Choice and has affected families in reality\, probably more than any other of his books. Church of All Worlds and many other less formal groups\, including my own intimate friendship network\, have used this as a model for permanent committed relationships which may shift from lovers to friends and back again multiple times during an ongoing relationship. Members of a Nest may live together or be “semi-residential.”  They may live nowhere near each other\, but maintain their bonds through phone calls and in-person visits (weekly\, monthly\, or perhaps a few times a year). The patterns are endless. The common denominator is long-term loving commitment. Some of these relationships (including in our own Nest) have lasted 30-50 years and are not uncommon. Which science fiction writings most affected the choices YOU have made regarding family and relationship structure? Bring your own experiences to share with us! LIVE ONLY FROM HERE DOWN1 pm | Potluck Lunch  2 to 4 pm | Afternoon Activity: WE’LL WORK OUT SOME ACTION STEPS FOR HELPING YOU LIVE YOUR DREAM—whether that turns out to be group living\, a triad\, a group marriage or just being part of a joy-sharing intimate network. Our present group house got its start at just such an event in 2003… Enjoy Jacuzzi\, socializing\, and maybe a Poly or Holiday type movie in between the daytime meeting and the party. LTD’s Winter Holiday Party: 6 to 11 pm   Continue Reading
URL:https://livethedream.org/event/30th-annual-all-hallows-eve-extravangaza-2/
LOCATION:Live the Dream Center\, 8515 Penfield Ave.\, Winnetka\, CA\, 91306\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live The Dream 3rd Saturday
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181020T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181020T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T082906
CREATED:20181017T183647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181017T183647Z
UID:434-1540033200-1540051200@livethedream.org
SUMMARY:Spider Robinson’s Poly Primers
DESCRIPTION:LIVE & on Zoom: 11 am to 1 pm We will discuss chosen families in both real and fictional life. Tell us about yours!Line Marriage: Multi-Generational Group Marriage\, triads\, and other unusual alternatives are described in The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress. While some of the choices made in this example are influenced by the lack of females compared with males on Luna\, some excellent examples of “different kinds of family” are offered here.  Time Enough for Love’s Tersius colony Family features a large group marriage 2000 years in our future consisting of many of our favorite characters from Heinlein’s other stories. Their only absolute for being part of this marriage is that all adults pledge to support and to bring up with love (until the age of maturity) all children produced by the ladies in the marriage already born or in the womb (at the time of the marriage)—whoever put those babies in their wombs\, co spice or not! This is happening on a planet where the government would not think of interfering in one’s marital choices and only your very advanced geneticist gets a vote on whom you make babies with. The water-sharing ceremony in Stranger In a Strange Land is the best example of Family by Choice and has affected families in reality\, probably more than any other of his books. Church of All Worlds and many other less formal groups\, including my own intimate friendship network\, have used this as a model for permanent committed relationships which may shift from lovers to friends and back again multiple times during an ongoing relationship. Members of a Nest may live together or be “semi-residential.”  They may live nowhere near each other\, but maintain their bonds through phone calls and in-person visits (weekly\, monthly\, or perhaps a few times a year). The patterns are endless. The common denominator is long-term loving commitment. Some of these relationships (including in our own Nest) have lasted 30-50 years and are not uncommon. Which science fiction writings most affected the choices YOU have made regarding family and relationship structure? Bring your own experiences to share with us! LIVE ONLY FROM HERE DOWN1 pm | Potluck Lunch  2 to 4 pm | Afternoon Activity: WE’LL WORK OUT SOME ACTION STEPS FOR HELPING YOU LIVE YOUR DREAM—whether that turns out to be group living\, a triad\, a group marriage or just being part of a joy-sharing intimate network. Our present group house got its start at just such an event in 2003… Enjoy Jacuzzi\, socializing\, and maybe a Poly or Holiday type movie in between the daytime meeting and the party. LTD’s Winter Holiday Party: 6 to 11 pm   Continue Reading
URL:https://livethedream.org/event/30th-annual-all-hallows-eve-extravangaza/
LOCATION:Live the Dream Center\, 8515 Penfield Ave.\, Winnetka\, CA\, 91306\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live The Dream 3rd Saturday
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180915T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180915T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T082906
CREATED:20180817T023524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180817T023524Z
UID:428-1537009200-1537027200@livethedream.org
SUMMARY:Intro to Tantra led by David Harris
DESCRIPTION:LIVE & on Zoom: 11 am to 1 pm We will discuss chosen families in both real and fictional life. Tell us about yours!Line Marriage: Multi-Generational Group Marriage\, triads\, and other unusual alternatives are described in The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress. While some of the choices made in this example are influenced by the lack of females compared with males on Luna\, some excellent examples of “different kinds of family” are offered here.  Time Enough for Love’s Tersius colony Family features a large group marriage 2000 years in our future consisting of many of our favorite characters from Heinlein’s other stories. Their only absolute for being part of this marriage is that all adults pledge to support and to bring up with love (until the age of maturity) all children produced by the ladies in the marriage already born or in the womb (at the time of the marriage)—whoever put those babies in their wombs\, co spice or not! This is happening on a planet where the government would not think of interfering in one’s marital choices and only your very advanced geneticist gets a vote on whom you make babies with. The water-sharing ceremony in Stranger In a Strange Land is the best example of Family by Choice and has affected families in reality\, probably more than any other of his books. Church of All Worlds and many other less formal groups\, including my own intimate friendship network\, have used this as a model for permanent committed relationships which may shift from lovers to friends and back again multiple times during an ongoing relationship. Members of a Nest may live together or be “semi-residential.”  They may live nowhere near each other\, but maintain their bonds through phone calls and in-person visits (weekly\, monthly\, or perhaps a few times a year). The patterns are endless. The common denominator is long-term loving commitment. Some of these relationships (including in our own Nest) have lasted 30-50 years and are not uncommon. Which science fiction writings most affected the choices YOU have made regarding family and relationship structure? Bring your own experiences to share with us! LIVE ONLY FROM HERE DOWN1 pm | Potluck Lunch  2 to 4 pm | Afternoon Activity: WE’LL WORK OUT SOME ACTION STEPS FOR HELPING YOU LIVE YOUR DREAM—whether that turns out to be group living\, a triad\, a group marriage or just being part of a joy-sharing intimate network. Our present group house got its start at just such an event in 2003… Enjoy Jacuzzi\, socializing\, and maybe a Poly or Holiday type movie in between the daytime meeting and the party. LTD’s Winter Holiday Party: 6 to 11 pm   Continue Reading
URL:https://livethedream.org/event/intro-to-tantra-led-by-david-harris/
LOCATION:Live the Dream Center\, 8515 Penfield Ave.\, Winnetka\, CA\, 91306\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live The Dream 3rd Saturday
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180818T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180818T230000
DTSTAMP:20260425T082906
CREATED:20180817T023114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180817T023114Z
UID:421-1534626000-1534633200@livethedream.org
SUMMARY:Live the Dream Meet point and Filking at WorldCon 76 in San Jose
DESCRIPTION:LIVE & on Zoom: 11 am to 1 pm We will discuss chosen families in both real and fictional life. Tell us about yours!Line Marriage: Multi-Generational Group Marriage\, triads\, and other unusual alternatives are described in The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress. While some of the choices made in this example are influenced by the lack of females compared with males on Luna\, some excellent examples of “different kinds of family” are offered here.  Time Enough for Love’s Tersius colony Family features a large group marriage 2000 years in our future consisting of many of our favorite characters from Heinlein’s other stories. Their only absolute for being part of this marriage is that all adults pledge to support and to bring up with love (until the age of maturity) all children produced by the ladies in the marriage already born or in the womb (at the time of the marriage)—whoever put those babies in their wombs\, co spice or not! This is happening on a planet where the government would not think of interfering in one’s marital choices and only your very advanced geneticist gets a vote on whom you make babies with. The water-sharing ceremony in Stranger In a Strange Land is the best example of Family by Choice and has affected families in reality\, probably more than any other of his books. Church of All Worlds and many other less formal groups\, including my own intimate friendship network\, have used this as a model for permanent committed relationships which may shift from lovers to friends and back again multiple times during an ongoing relationship. Members of a Nest may live together or be “semi-residential.”  They may live nowhere near each other\, but maintain their bonds through phone calls and in-person visits (weekly\, monthly\, or perhaps a few times a year). The patterns are endless. The common denominator is long-term loving commitment. Some of these relationships (including in our own Nest) have lasted 30-50 years and are not uncommon. Which science fiction writings most affected the choices YOU have made regarding family and relationship structure? Bring your own experiences to share with us! LIVE ONLY FROM HERE DOWN1 pm | Potluck Lunch  2 to 4 pm | Afternoon Activity: WE’LL WORK OUT SOME ACTION STEPS FOR HELPING YOU LIVE YOUR DREAM—whether that turns out to be group living\, a triad\, a group marriage or just being part of a joy-sharing intimate network. Our present group house got its start at just such an event in 2003… Enjoy Jacuzzi\, socializing\, and maybe a Poly or Holiday type movie in between the daytime meeting and the party. LTD’s Winter Holiday Party: 6 to 11 pm   Continue Reading
URL:https://livethedream.org/event/live-the-dream-meet-point-and-filking-at-worldcon-76-in-san-jose/
LOCATION:McEnery Convention Center\, San Jose\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:fandom convention appearances
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180818T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180818T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T082907
CREATED:20180718T235711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180718T235711Z
UID:415-1534590000-1534608000@livethedream.org
SUMMARY:Swinging to poly—black and white or shades of gray?
DESCRIPTION:LIVE & on Zoom: 11 am to 1 pm We will discuss chosen families in both real and fictional life. Tell us about yours!Line Marriage: Multi-Generational Group Marriage\, triads\, and other unusual alternatives are described in The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress. While some of the choices made in this example are influenced by the lack of females compared with males on Luna\, some excellent examples of “different kinds of family” are offered here.  Time Enough for Love’s Tersius colony Family features a large group marriage 2000 years in our future consisting of many of our favorite characters from Heinlein’s other stories. Their only absolute for being part of this marriage is that all adults pledge to support and to bring up with love (until the age of maturity) all children produced by the ladies in the marriage already born or in the womb (at the time of the marriage)—whoever put those babies in their wombs\, co spice or not! This is happening on a planet where the government would not think of interfering in one’s marital choices and only your very advanced geneticist gets a vote on whom you make babies with. The water-sharing ceremony in Stranger In a Strange Land is the best example of Family by Choice and has affected families in reality\, probably more than any other of his books. Church of All Worlds and many other less formal groups\, including my own intimate friendship network\, have used this as a model for permanent committed relationships which may shift from lovers to friends and back again multiple times during an ongoing relationship. Members of a Nest may live together or be “semi-residential.”  They may live nowhere near each other\, but maintain their bonds through phone calls and in-person visits (weekly\, monthly\, or perhaps a few times a year). The patterns are endless. The common denominator is long-term loving commitment. Some of these relationships (including in our own Nest) have lasted 30-50 years and are not uncommon. Which science fiction writings most affected the choices YOU have made regarding family and relationship structure? Bring your own experiences to share with us! LIVE ONLY FROM HERE DOWN1 pm | Potluck Lunch  2 to 4 pm | Afternoon Activity: WE’LL WORK OUT SOME ACTION STEPS FOR HELPING YOU LIVE YOUR DREAM—whether that turns out to be group living\, a triad\, a group marriage or just being part of a joy-sharing intimate network. Our present group house got its start at just such an event in 2003… Enjoy Jacuzzi\, socializing\, and maybe a Poly or Holiday type movie in between the daytime meeting and the party. LTD’s Winter Holiday Party: 6 to 11 pm   Continue Reading
URL:https://livethedream.org/event/swinging-to-poly-black-and-white-or-shades-of-gray-2/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Live The Dream 3rd Saturday
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180721T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180721T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T082907
CREATED:20180614T200848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180614T200848Z
UID:398-1532178000-1532188800@livethedream.org
SUMMARY:Group Living\, Expanded Family and Moon is a Harsh Mistress by Robert A Heinlein
DESCRIPTION:LIVE & on Zoom: 11 am to 1 pm We will discuss chosen families in both real and fictional life. Tell us about yours!Line Marriage: Multi-Generational Group Marriage\, triads\, and other unusual alternatives are described in The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress. While some of the choices made in this example are influenced by the lack of females compared with males on Luna\, some excellent examples of “different kinds of family” are offered here.  Time Enough for Love’s Tersius colony Family features a large group marriage 2000 years in our future consisting of many of our favorite characters from Heinlein’s other stories. Their only absolute for being part of this marriage is that all adults pledge to support and to bring up with love (until the age of maturity) all children produced by the ladies in the marriage already born or in the womb (at the time of the marriage)—whoever put those babies in their wombs\, co spice or not! This is happening on a planet where the government would not think of interfering in one’s marital choices and only your very advanced geneticist gets a vote on whom you make babies with. The water-sharing ceremony in Stranger In a Strange Land is the best example of Family by Choice and has affected families in reality\, probably more than any other of his books. Church of All Worlds and many other less formal groups\, including my own intimate friendship network\, have used this as a model for permanent committed relationships which may shift from lovers to friends and back again multiple times during an ongoing relationship. Members of a Nest may live together or be “semi-residential.”  They may live nowhere near each other\, but maintain their bonds through phone calls and in-person visits (weekly\, monthly\, or perhaps a few times a year). The patterns are endless. The common denominator is long-term loving commitment. Some of these relationships (including in our own Nest) have lasted 30-50 years and are not uncommon. Which science fiction writings most affected the choices YOU have made regarding family and relationship structure? Bring your own experiences to share with us! LIVE ONLY FROM HERE DOWN1 pm | Potluck Lunch  2 to 4 pm | Afternoon Activity: WE’LL WORK OUT SOME ACTION STEPS FOR HELPING YOU LIVE YOUR DREAM—whether that turns out to be group living\, a triad\, a group marriage or just being part of a joy-sharing intimate network. Our present group house got its start at just such an event in 2003… Enjoy Jacuzzi\, socializing\, and maybe a Poly or Holiday type movie in between the daytime meeting and the party. LTD’s Winter Holiday Party: 6 to 11 pm   Continue Reading
URL:https://livethedream.org/event/moon-is-a-harsh-mistress-by-robert-a-heinlein/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Live The Dream 3rd Saturday
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180623T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180623T180000
DTSTAMP:20260425T082907
CREATED:20180614T195410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180614T195410Z
UID:396-1529748000-1529776800@livethedream.org
SUMMARY:World Naked Bike Ride
DESCRIPTION:LIVE & on Zoom: 11 am to 1 pm We will discuss chosen families in both real and fictional life. Tell us about yours!Line Marriage: Multi-Generational Group Marriage\, triads\, and other unusual alternatives are described in The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress. While some of the choices made in this example are influenced by the lack of females compared with males on Luna\, some excellent examples of “different kinds of family” are offered here.  Time Enough for Love’s Tersius colony Family features a large group marriage 2000 years in our future consisting of many of our favorite characters from Heinlein’s other stories. Their only absolute for being part of this marriage is that all adults pledge to support and to bring up with love (until the age of maturity) all children produced by the ladies in the marriage already born or in the womb (at the time of the marriage)—whoever put those babies in their wombs\, co spice or not! This is happening on a planet where the government would not think of interfering in one’s marital choices and only your very advanced geneticist gets a vote on whom you make babies with. The water-sharing ceremony in Stranger In a Strange Land is the best example of Family by Choice and has affected families in reality\, probably more than any other of his books. Church of All Worlds and many other less formal groups\, including my own intimate friendship network\, have used this as a model for permanent committed relationships which may shift from lovers to friends and back again multiple times during an ongoing relationship. Members of a Nest may live together or be “semi-residential.”  They may live nowhere near each other\, but maintain their bonds through phone calls and in-person visits (weekly\, monthly\, or perhaps a few times a year). The patterns are endless. The common denominator is long-term loving commitment. Some of these relationships (including in our own Nest) have lasted 30-50 years and are not uncommon. Which science fiction writings most affected the choices YOU have made regarding family and relationship structure? Bring your own experiences to share with us! LIVE ONLY FROM HERE DOWN1 pm | Potluck Lunch  2 to 4 pm | Afternoon Activity: WE’LL WORK OUT SOME ACTION STEPS FOR HELPING YOU LIVE YOUR DREAM—whether that turns out to be group living\, a triad\, a group marriage or just being part of a joy-sharing intimate network. Our present group house got its start at just such an event in 2003… Enjoy Jacuzzi\, socializing\, and maybe a Poly or Holiday type movie in between the daytime meeting and the party. LTD’s Winter Holiday Party: 6 to 11 pm   Continue Reading
URL:https://livethedream.org/event/world-naked-bike-ride/
LOCATION:CA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180616T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180616T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T082907
CREATED:20180417T165547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180417T165547Z
UID:389-1529146800-1529164800@livethedream.org
SUMMARY:POLY Sex in Your Fifties\, Sixties & Beyond: MAKE it BETTER THAN EVER!
DESCRIPTION:LIVE & on Zoom: 11 am to 1 pm We will discuss chosen families in both real and fictional life. Tell us about yours!Line Marriage: Multi-Generational Group Marriage\, triads\, and other unusual alternatives are described in The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress. While some of the choices made in this example are influenced by the lack of females compared with males on Luna\, some excellent examples of “different kinds of family” are offered here.  Time Enough for Love’s Tersius colony Family features a large group marriage 2000 years in our future consisting of many of our favorite characters from Heinlein’s other stories. Their only absolute for being part of this marriage is that all adults pledge to support and to bring up with love (until the age of maturity) all children produced by the ladies in the marriage already born or in the womb (at the time of the marriage)—whoever put those babies in their wombs\, co spice or not! This is happening on a planet where the government would not think of interfering in one’s marital choices and only your very advanced geneticist gets a vote on whom you make babies with. The water-sharing ceremony in Stranger In a Strange Land is the best example of Family by Choice and has affected families in reality\, probably more than any other of his books. Church of All Worlds and many other less formal groups\, including my own intimate friendship network\, have used this as a model for permanent committed relationships which may shift from lovers to friends and back again multiple times during an ongoing relationship. Members of a Nest may live together or be “semi-residential.”  They may live nowhere near each other\, but maintain their bonds through phone calls and in-person visits (weekly\, monthly\, or perhaps a few times a year). The patterns are endless. The common denominator is long-term loving commitment. Some of these relationships (including in our own Nest) have lasted 30-50 years and are not uncommon. Which science fiction writings most affected the choices YOU have made regarding family and relationship structure? Bring your own experiences to share with us! LIVE ONLY FROM HERE DOWN1 pm | Potluck Lunch  2 to 4 pm | Afternoon Activity: WE’LL WORK OUT SOME ACTION STEPS FOR HELPING YOU LIVE YOUR DREAM—whether that turns out to be group living\, a triad\, a group marriage or just being part of a joy-sharing intimate network. Our present group house got its start at just such an event in 2003… Enjoy Jacuzzi\, socializing\, and maybe a Poly or Holiday type movie in between the daytime meeting and the party. LTD’s Winter Holiday Party: 6 to 11 pm   Continue Reading
URL:https://livethedream.org/event/poly-sex-in-your-fifties-sixties-beyond-make-it-better-than-ever/
LOCATION:Live the Dream Center\, 8515 Penfield Ave.\, Winnetka\, CA\, 91306\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180519T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180519T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T082907
CREATED:20180315T154656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180315T154656Z
UID:382-1526727600-1526745600@livethedream.org
SUMMARY:Burningman: Polyparadise’s 20 Years In The Desert
DESCRIPTION:LIVE & on Zoom: 11 am to 1 pm We will discuss chosen families in both real and fictional life. Tell us about yours!Line Marriage: Multi-Generational Group Marriage\, triads\, and other unusual alternatives are described in The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress. While some of the choices made in this example are influenced by the lack of females compared with males on Luna\, some excellent examples of “different kinds of family” are offered here.  Time Enough for Love’s Tersius colony Family features a large group marriage 2000 years in our future consisting of many of our favorite characters from Heinlein’s other stories. Their only absolute for being part of this marriage is that all adults pledge to support and to bring up with love (until the age of maturity) all children produced by the ladies in the marriage already born or in the womb (at the time of the marriage)—whoever put those babies in their wombs\, co spice or not! This is happening on a planet where the government would not think of interfering in one’s marital choices and only your very advanced geneticist gets a vote on whom you make babies with. The water-sharing ceremony in Stranger In a Strange Land is the best example of Family by Choice and has affected families in reality\, probably more than any other of his books. Church of All Worlds and many other less formal groups\, including my own intimate friendship network\, have used this as a model for permanent committed relationships which may shift from lovers to friends and back again multiple times during an ongoing relationship. Members of a Nest may live together or be “semi-residential.”  They may live nowhere near each other\, but maintain their bonds through phone calls and in-person visits (weekly\, monthly\, or perhaps a few times a year). The patterns are endless. The common denominator is long-term loving commitment. Some of these relationships (including in our own Nest) have lasted 30-50 years and are not uncommon. Which science fiction writings most affected the choices YOU have made regarding family and relationship structure? Bring your own experiences to share with us! LIVE ONLY FROM HERE DOWN1 pm | Potluck Lunch  2 to 4 pm | Afternoon Activity: WE’LL WORK OUT SOME ACTION STEPS FOR HELPING YOU LIVE YOUR DREAM—whether that turns out to be group living\, a triad\, a group marriage or just being part of a joy-sharing intimate network. Our present group house got its start at just such an event in 2003… Enjoy Jacuzzi\, socializing\, and maybe a Poly or Holiday type movie in between the daytime meeting and the party. LTD’s Winter Holiday Party: 6 to 11 pm   Continue Reading
URL:https://livethedream.org/event/burningman-polyparadises-20-years-in-the-desert/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:burningman
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180512T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180512T180000
DTSTAMP:20260425T082907
CREATED:20180315T154425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180315T154425Z
UID:379-1526119200-1526148000@livethedream.org
SUMMARY:Live the Dream Outing to Renaissance Pleasure Faire at Santa Fe Dam in Irwindale
DESCRIPTION:LIVE & on Zoom: 11 am to 1 pm We will discuss chosen families in both real and fictional life. Tell us about yours!Line Marriage: Multi-Generational Group Marriage\, triads\, and other unusual alternatives are described in The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress. While some of the choices made in this example are influenced by the lack of females compared with males on Luna\, some excellent examples of “different kinds of family” are offered here.  Time Enough for Love’s Tersius colony Family features a large group marriage 2000 years in our future consisting of many of our favorite characters from Heinlein’s other stories. Their only absolute for being part of this marriage is that all adults pledge to support and to bring up with love (until the age of maturity) all children produced by the ladies in the marriage already born or in the womb (at the time of the marriage)—whoever put those babies in their wombs\, co spice or not! This is happening on a planet where the government would not think of interfering in one’s marital choices and only your very advanced geneticist gets a vote on whom you make babies with. The water-sharing ceremony in Stranger In a Strange Land is the best example of Family by Choice and has affected families in reality\, probably more than any other of his books. Church of All Worlds and many other less formal groups\, including my own intimate friendship network\, have used this as a model for permanent committed relationships which may shift from lovers to friends and back again multiple times during an ongoing relationship. Members of a Nest may live together or be “semi-residential.”  They may live nowhere near each other\, but maintain their bonds through phone calls and in-person visits (weekly\, monthly\, or perhaps a few times a year). The patterns are endless. The common denominator is long-term loving commitment. Some of these relationships (including in our own Nest) have lasted 30-50 years and are not uncommon. Which science fiction writings most affected the choices YOU have made regarding family and relationship structure? Bring your own experiences to share with us! LIVE ONLY FROM HERE DOWN1 pm | Potluck Lunch  2 to 4 pm | Afternoon Activity: WE’LL WORK OUT SOME ACTION STEPS FOR HELPING YOU LIVE YOUR DREAM—whether that turns out to be group living\, a triad\, a group marriage or just being part of a joy-sharing intimate network. Our present group house got its start at just such an event in 2003… Enjoy Jacuzzi\, socializing\, and maybe a Poly or Holiday type movie in between the daytime meeting and the party. LTD’s Winter Holiday Party: 6 to 11 pm   Continue Reading
URL:https://livethedream.org/event/live-the-dream-outing-to-renaissance-pleasure-faire-at-santa-fe-dam-in-irwindale/
LOCATION:Renaissance Pleasure Faire at the Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area\, 15501 E\, Arrow Highway\, Irwindale\, CA\, 91706\, United States
CATEGORIES:Renaissance Pleasure Faire
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180421T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180421T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T082907
CREATED:20180315T154112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180315T154112Z
UID:377-1524308400-1524326400@livethedream.org
SUMMARY:Poly Progress: Is Legalized Group Marriage Ahead?
DESCRIPTION:LIVE & on Zoom: 11 am to 1 pm We will discuss chosen families in both real and fictional life. Tell us about yours!Line Marriage: Multi-Generational Group Marriage\, triads\, and other unusual alternatives are described in The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress. While some of the choices made in this example are influenced by the lack of females compared with males on Luna\, some excellent examples of “different kinds of family” are offered here.  Time Enough for Love’s Tersius colony Family features a large group marriage 2000 years in our future consisting of many of our favorite characters from Heinlein’s other stories. Their only absolute for being part of this marriage is that all adults pledge to support and to bring up with love (until the age of maturity) all children produced by the ladies in the marriage already born or in the womb (at the time of the marriage)—whoever put those babies in their wombs\, co spice or not! This is happening on a planet where the government would not think of interfering in one’s marital choices and only your very advanced geneticist gets a vote on whom you make babies with. The water-sharing ceremony in Stranger In a Strange Land is the best example of Family by Choice and has affected families in reality\, probably more than any other of his books. Church of All Worlds and many other less formal groups\, including my own intimate friendship network\, have used this as a model for permanent committed relationships which may shift from lovers to friends and back again multiple times during an ongoing relationship. Members of a Nest may live together or be “semi-residential.”  They may live nowhere near each other\, but maintain their bonds through phone calls and in-person visits (weekly\, monthly\, or perhaps a few times a year). The patterns are endless. The common denominator is long-term loving commitment. Some of these relationships (including in our own Nest) have lasted 30-50 years and are not uncommon. Which science fiction writings most affected the choices YOU have made regarding family and relationship structure? Bring your own experiences to share with us! LIVE ONLY FROM HERE DOWN1 pm | Potluck Lunch  2 to 4 pm | Afternoon Activity: WE’LL WORK OUT SOME ACTION STEPS FOR HELPING YOU LIVE YOUR DREAM—whether that turns out to be group living\, a triad\, a group marriage or just being part of a joy-sharing intimate network. Our present group house got its start at just such an event in 2003… Enjoy Jacuzzi\, socializing\, and maybe a Poly or Holiday type movie in between the daytime meeting and the party. LTD’s Winter Holiday Party: 6 to 11 pm   Continue Reading
URL:https://livethedream.org/event/poly-progress-is-legalized-group-marriage-ahead/
LOCATION:Live the Dream Center\, 8515 Penfield Ave.\, Winnetka\, CA\, 91306\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live The Dream 3rd Saturday
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180330T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180330T220000
DTSTAMP:20260425T082907
CREATED:20180315T153834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180315T153834Z
UID:375-1522436400-1522447200@livethedream.org
SUMMARY:Live the Dream PASSOVER SEDER Led by Rob Milander And Ivan Frankel
DESCRIPTION:LIVE & on Zoom: 11 am to 1 pm We will discuss chosen families in both real and fictional life. Tell us about yours!Line Marriage: Multi-Generational Group Marriage\, triads\, and other unusual alternatives are described in The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress. While some of the choices made in this example are influenced by the lack of females compared with males on Luna\, some excellent examples of “different kinds of family” are offered here.  Time Enough for Love’s Tersius colony Family features a large group marriage 2000 years in our future consisting of many of our favorite characters from Heinlein’s other stories. Their only absolute for being part of this marriage is that all adults pledge to support and to bring up with love (until the age of maturity) all children produced by the ladies in the marriage already born or in the womb (at the time of the marriage)—whoever put those babies in their wombs\, co spice or not! This is happening on a planet where the government would not think of interfering in one’s marital choices and only your very advanced geneticist gets a vote on whom you make babies with. The water-sharing ceremony in Stranger In a Strange Land is the best example of Family by Choice and has affected families in reality\, probably more than any other of his books. Church of All Worlds and many other less formal groups\, including my own intimate friendship network\, have used this as a model for permanent committed relationships which may shift from lovers to friends and back again multiple times during an ongoing relationship. Members of a Nest may live together or be “semi-residential.”  They may live nowhere near each other\, but maintain their bonds through phone calls and in-person visits (weekly\, monthly\, or perhaps a few times a year). The patterns are endless. The common denominator is long-term loving commitment. Some of these relationships (including in our own Nest) have lasted 30-50 years and are not uncommon. Which science fiction writings most affected the choices YOU have made regarding family and relationship structure? Bring your own experiences to share with us! LIVE ONLY FROM HERE DOWN1 pm | Potluck Lunch  2 to 4 pm | Afternoon Activity: WE’LL WORK OUT SOME ACTION STEPS FOR HELPING YOU LIVE YOUR DREAM—whether that turns out to be group living\, a triad\, a group marriage or just being part of a joy-sharing intimate network. Our present group house got its start at just such an event in 2003… Enjoy Jacuzzi\, socializing\, and maybe a Poly or Holiday type movie in between the daytime meeting and the party. LTD’s Winter Holiday Party: 6 to 11 pm   Continue Reading
URL:https://livethedream.org/event/live-the-dream-passover-seder-led-by-rob-milander-and-ivan-frankel/
LOCATION:Live the Dream Center\, 8515 Penfield Ave.\, Winnetka\, CA\, 91306\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180317T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180317T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T082907
CREATED:20180315T153608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180315T153608Z
UID:373-1521284400-1521302400@livethedream.org
SUMMARY:Poly Oriented Novels By Ursula Le Guin
DESCRIPTION:LIVE & on Zoom: 11 am to 1 pm We will discuss chosen families in both real and fictional life. Tell us about yours!Line Marriage: Multi-Generational Group Marriage\, triads\, and other unusual alternatives are described in The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress. While some of the choices made in this example are influenced by the lack of females compared with males on Luna\, some excellent examples of “different kinds of family” are offered here.  Time Enough for Love’s Tersius colony Family features a large group marriage 2000 years in our future consisting of many of our favorite characters from Heinlein’s other stories. Their only absolute for being part of this marriage is that all adults pledge to support and to bring up with love (until the age of maturity) all children produced by the ladies in the marriage already born or in the womb (at the time of the marriage)—whoever put those babies in their wombs\, co spice or not! This is happening on a planet where the government would not think of interfering in one’s marital choices and only your very advanced geneticist gets a vote on whom you make babies with. The water-sharing ceremony in Stranger In a Strange Land is the best example of Family by Choice and has affected families in reality\, probably more than any other of his books. Church of All Worlds and many other less formal groups\, including my own intimate friendship network\, have used this as a model for permanent committed relationships which may shift from lovers to friends and back again multiple times during an ongoing relationship. Members of a Nest may live together or be “semi-residential.”  They may live nowhere near each other\, but maintain their bonds through phone calls and in-person visits (weekly\, monthly\, or perhaps a few times a year). The patterns are endless. The common denominator is long-term loving commitment. Some of these relationships (including in our own Nest) have lasted 30-50 years and are not uncommon. Which science fiction writings most affected the choices YOU have made regarding family and relationship structure? Bring your own experiences to share with us! LIVE ONLY FROM HERE DOWN1 pm | Potluck Lunch  2 to 4 pm | Afternoon Activity: WE’LL WORK OUT SOME ACTION STEPS FOR HELPING YOU LIVE YOUR DREAM—whether that turns out to be group living\, a triad\, a group marriage or just being part of a joy-sharing intimate network. Our present group house got its start at just such an event in 2003… Enjoy Jacuzzi\, socializing\, and maybe a Poly or Holiday type movie in between the daytime meeting and the party. LTD’s Winter Holiday Party: 6 to 11 pm   Continue Reading
URL:https://livethedream.org/event/poly-oriented-novels-by-ursula-le-guin/
LOCATION:Live the Dream Center\, 8515 Penfield Ave.\, Winnetka\, CA\, 91306\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live The Dream 3rd Saturday
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180217T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20180217T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T082907
CREATED:20180114T181251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180114T181251Z
UID:368-1518865200-1518883200@livethedream.org
SUMMARY:Choosing\, Finding and Attracting Your Poly Lifemate(s)
DESCRIPTION:LIVE & on Zoom: 11 am to 1 pm We will discuss chosen families in both real and fictional life. Tell us about yours!Line Marriage: Multi-Generational Group Marriage\, triads\, and other unusual alternatives are described in The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress. While some of the choices made in this example are influenced by the lack of females compared with males on Luna\, some excellent examples of “different kinds of family” are offered here.  Time Enough for Love’s Tersius colony Family features a large group marriage 2000 years in our future consisting of many of our favorite characters from Heinlein’s other stories. Their only absolute for being part of this marriage is that all adults pledge to support and to bring up with love (until the age of maturity) all children produced by the ladies in the marriage already born or in the womb (at the time of the marriage)—whoever put those babies in their wombs\, co spice or not! This is happening on a planet where the government would not think of interfering in one’s marital choices and only your very advanced geneticist gets a vote on whom you make babies with. The water-sharing ceremony in Stranger In a Strange Land is the best example of Family by Choice and has affected families in reality\, probably more than any other of his books. Church of All Worlds and many other less formal groups\, including my own intimate friendship network\, have used this as a model for permanent committed relationships which may shift from lovers to friends and back again multiple times during an ongoing relationship. Members of a Nest may live together or be “semi-residential.”  They may live nowhere near each other\, but maintain their bonds through phone calls and in-person visits (weekly\, monthly\, or perhaps a few times a year). The patterns are endless. The common denominator is long-term loving commitment. Some of these relationships (including in our own Nest) have lasted 30-50 years and are not uncommon. Which science fiction writings most affected the choices YOU have made regarding family and relationship structure? Bring your own experiences to share with us! LIVE ONLY FROM HERE DOWN1 pm | Potluck Lunch  2 to 4 pm | Afternoon Activity: WE’LL WORK OUT SOME ACTION STEPS FOR HELPING YOU LIVE YOUR DREAM—whether that turns out to be group living\, a triad\, a group marriage or just being part of a joy-sharing intimate network. Our present group house got its start at just such an event in 2003… Enjoy Jacuzzi\, socializing\, and maybe a Poly or Holiday type movie in between the daytime meeting and the party. LTD’s Winter Holiday Party: 6 to 11 pm   Continue Reading
URL:https://livethedream.org/event/choosing-finding-and-attracting-your-poly-lifemates/
LOCATION:Live the Dream Center\, 8515 Penfield Ave.\, Winnetka\, CA\, 91306\, United States
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