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Tradition is fine as long as it doesn't mitigate tomorrow.

The tiny island of Vis (known first as Lissa, and now as Vis) arose from the Adriatic Sea some 30,000 years ago. The island measures about nine miles long by four miles wide, and is situated in Komiza, 35 miles off the mainland of Croatia. The island was first settled during the Neolithic period in 3000 B.C. (later Stone age.) Click here to view maps of the area.

The name "Lissa" comes from the Latin/Roman/Italian languages, and was the official name of the island given by the Venetians in 950 A.D. "Lissa" remained in existence for almost 1000 years until the end of Austrian rule in 1917. After World War I, the name was formally changed to "Vis" by the Yugoslavs upon the founding of their independent state. A Vis resident also helped rescue

To learn more about its history, click on the beautiful image of .....

My sister and cousin kept our family photos, and some are over 100 years old. Click to see my family's

Please share my or you may view my home You may also see my outing to the Friends of the National Arboretum's (FONA) with my dear sister.

FLASH! Talk about an experiment! In mid-July, 2000, I decided to try a small vegetable garden. See the and here. Also, see the to-do list.

I am so proud of my DoL team that I'm sharing an article on accomplishments. Please take a minute to see what talent and determination can do for an organization.

Visit the web site of my favorite author, Steven King.

Since September 20, 1998, there have been Hit Counter visitors to Virtual Lissa. The music is "Dancing Queen" by ABBA.