Draxtor spills the "Beans"

A rare time for the Book Club in Second Life, but it was worth it because the after-party always gets interesting. I enjoyed the author of course and the reading, which is always a special treat. I also like all the mishaps and the endless chatting. (mainly Drax). 

Sometimes it involves a field trip and you know how teachers love field trips, hahaha. They are always a disaster if not planned.

This time the teleport went to the memorial of Ebbe and for those of us who got that teleport we went., well we had to wait, some of us.

It was already late for the Americans here but we stuck it out because who can get away from Draxtor? That is right, nobody.

The chat went on for who knows another half an hour even with the warning "I have to get going," that is why I thought why not write about this. This was a Book Club reading and as much as we all love to read and as much as I love to write and Drax to talk, it was the perfect opportunity to put it down in words.

I was a little distracted by the boots Drax was wearing and I think that was the reason that I lost track of the conversation. I do not think I got the reveal of the secret information. Maybe there was none, who knows. Try to come to the Book Club and find out for yourself about the crazy things that happen afterward.

Creating something new from the old memories

I finally created my cabin in the woods. In Germany, I lived across the street from the forest and that became my playground. As kids we were carefree and we explored that forest. I knew every corner and discovered many animals as well. Now I have this here in Second Life. Something new from the old memories of childhood. 

Many legends and fairytales came right from the German forests. 

There are loads of Black Forest Germany myths. They can involve wizards, fairies, and all kinds of fantastical creatures. They have also frightened nearby residents and visitors for countless years. Here in Second Life, I can create my own story. I am hoping to create something for the Fall and Halloween that will include a hunt and maybe you will see little red riding hood or her famous grandmother.

I hope you will stop by often to see the progress in action. If you have any ideas or want to donate some creatures, just contact me inworld. 
On one hand, the forest is a site of threats, the precinct of monsters the wolf waiting for Red Riding Hood, the witch for Hansel and Gretel, and the briars covering Sleeping Beauty’s castle but it’s also a place where abandoned children can take refuge. The allure of danger was something attractive to us kids in the "good ole day", and I often played and pretended with friends that the bad wolf would get us. As we got older we played german soldiers hiding from the enemy, especially since the American base was right at the edge of the forest. 

It is important to preserve our forests around the world. They are ever so changing as the earth faces climate changes. Climate change is our collective moral test, the physical manifestation of our sins of gluttony, sloth, greed, selfishness, consumerism, and unchecked industrialism. We have entered the threshold of a forest filled with lush, healthy greenery and teeming with diverse wildlife. The question is, will there be any woods left by the end of the story, or have we run out of places to hide?

Come visit me in the Forest at the Retreat :)

Happy Birthday Second Life!!!

 Hard to imagine that Second Life is now 19 years old, isn't it? So many changes have accused throughout the years and so many improvements have happened. There is no other virtual world that can really compare with this, even if the metaverse tries to convince you otherwise. They will fail and Second Life will celebrate many birthdays. People who reside here made an investment, which would create an uproar if it was suddenly gone. You know that when Second Life is down, people go through withdrawals like babies who suffer from the formula shortage, no substitute will do.

What have I learned here? Many things through my almost 11 years. What I treasure the most is the international friends that have crossed my path. When I am down the most, someone will come and inspire me to go on. "Stay one more week, see how it goes."  It is not the number of people you know or followers like on Instagram or TikTok you have, what counts here is the quality of people. 

Think about it, the people who create here are very talented people. There are engineers, doctors, teachers, artists, musicians and so many more. How many of those types of people do you have on your Facebook as friends or followers? Exactly!!! 

People of any subject there is can be found here and yes some maybe not so good people as well. You will figure them out real fast, idiots are marked no matter where they go by their manipulative actions. You know what I mean. 

I always enjoy going to the Book Club and meeting the authors. Where else can you go and meet every week and new author? You would have to travel from city to city and country to country, but here they come and sit with you live on stage. I am thrilled when it is summertime and I am off for some weeks so I can attend.

It was my 4th year DJing here at the SL19B. That is quite an honor to be able to be part of it. I am not a professional DJ, in fact, I never DJed before until I came into Second Life, but here it is possible to play the music I like to many people around the world.

I am sure next year the celebrations will be even bigger when the 20-year anniversary will come around. I am planning on being here for my 5th year of DJing and perhaps I will also do another exhibit as well.

Alive and Kicking

Chameleons mostly live in the rainforests and deserts of Africa. The color of their skin helps them blend in with their habitats. Chameleons that hang out in trees are usually green. Those that live in deserts are most often brown. Lucky for us here in Second Life, you can see them close up, like this colorful example at the Retreat. No worries, he is caged and gets his food.

Come and relax in the calm forest-like environment behind the Retreat gallery. I didn't sell it after all and revamped it, so I can enjoy the beauty that always existed here in SL.

I hope people will check it out and take many pictures of the place. There are many things to discover all around it. You just have to look for them :)

I had initially planned to have a Summer Fair at the Retreat and I asked some creators if they wanted to participate, but I guess I am not famous enough and was totally ignored. Sad but true not even a rejection IM. Oh well, so much for that. I know what to buy and not to buy.

Anyway, stop by and also visit the Basement Club, we are still hopping here and have sets M-F. Four of our DJs will be performing at the SLB19 this year, which is amazing.

Until then, be good and kind to each other, you never know what the person on the other side of the screen is going to and what their breaking point is.