Missing Melody

Getting my feet wet in the warm waters. Puggle sure loves it.

What is a Missing Melody? 
It's that song in your head that you can't get out but not sure how it really goes. 
It's that temptation you want to have in your life so you can fight to resist. 
It's that place in your heart that is always waiting to be filled.

If you ever stopped by this sim you will be happy it is back and has some new things to be discovered. It is serene and peaceful and the perfect place to run barefoot in the lush grass.

“Persistence. Perfection. Patience. Power. Prioritize your passion. It keeps you sane.”

No regrets for life just lessons learned. I find myself grateful for all the little things we do have at least for now. I think at this testing time we should take time out and breathe and view these artfully decorated sims one at a time. You can easily get lost in them.

“As I look back on my life, I realize that every time I thought I was being rejected from something good, I was actually being redirected to something better.” 

The art of teaching is the art of assisting discovery. So go out there and discover.

Happy St. Patrick's Day!!!

May peace and plenty bless your world

The red-haired, green-clothed Leprechaun is commonly associated with St. Patrick’s Day. The original Irish name for these figures of folklore is “lobaircin,” meaning “small-bodied fellow.” Belief in leprechauns likely stems from Celtic belief in fairies— tiny men and women who could use their magical powers to serve good or evil. In Celtic folktales, leprechauns were cranky souls, responsible for mending the shoes of the other fairies.

Paddy, the Leprechaun 

There are many misconceptions about the Saint and Patron of Ireland. He was actually born in Great Britain. Shamrocks were considered the first sign of spring and did not have anything to do with luck. The meal that became a St. Patrick’s Day staple across the country—corned beef and cabbage—was an American innovation. While ham and cabbage were eaten in Ireland, corned beef offered a cheaper substitute for impoverished immigrants.

The Cutest little Pub I have seen. A must-visit for sure.

Green beer is the delicious treat that many drink (and drink and drink) on Saint Patrick's Day. But the most colorful beer is not an Irish tradition: it's an American-born innovation that requires a lot of moxie and a little blue food coloring.
There you go a few things maybe you did not know and thought were Irish and are not. Regardless, I hope you enjoy yourself and keep that distance. Listen to music or come and visit this cool Irish Pub in Second Life called The Green Raven Nest.

A tune is more lasting than the song of the birds,
And a word more lasting than the wealth of the world.

BKLYN

BKLYN is dedicated to Brooklyn, New York. Great place to look around for all the details and things you find.

Get a hot dog here

Spend some time here and take lots of pictures. You can also join their Flickr group and post them there. 

I think that guy was following me

You can almost hear the hustle and bustle of the busy city. Did you know the Brooklyn Bridge started being constructed in 1869? The Brooklyn Bridge is a hybrid cable-stayed/suspension bridge in New York City, spanning the East River between the boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn. Opened on May 24, 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge was the first fixed crossing across the East River.

Social Distance

The Getaway - Nutmeg:
A quiet, serene place, where you can reconnect with nature, listen to soothing music, and truly clear your mind.  ~Landscaped by Jacky Macpherson.

People who are in Second Life and spend many hours there, they have a small advantage of social distance in real life. Their social life is in second life. How does social distance hurt society if it is for a long period of time?

I am not sure we can answer this until we have gone through it. Eventually, we all need some contact with others. Clearly, social distancing may be the most effective way for people who aren’t infected with the coronavirus to avoid getting it. But it does lead to some major changes in how businesses are run, public events are held, and social interactions occur.

Think of it as a proactive extra precaution to keep yourself and your family safe. If you have children, explain to them that you’re doing this as a way to keep everyone healthy. If you panic, your kids will likely get anxious, so make it clear that this is just another step you’re taking to help the family and the community. Stay Busy during this time. 

These measures don’t just keep people apart: they inevitably keep them from going out, requiring them to keep busy at home.

“I have at least 10 books I’ve never read and I’m like, ‘Oh, this will come in really handy,’” she said. “I was planning to start a drawing class in April because I’ve always wanted to get into painting. I’ve got all these art supplies. Now, I can pull up some YouTube videos, and teach myself to work on that.” 

Go into Second life and make an avatar and explore the virtual world.

Devin's Eye - your dream,your destination

Home of Ally Mildor & Roy  Mildor  and Mainstore Top Striker
An amazing place to chill, dance and discover Devin´s Eye. Fantastic photo spots.

“The goal of life is to make your heartbeat match the beat of the universe, to match your nature with Nature.” —Joseph Campbell.

Devin's eye is full of surprises. There are many spots to just sit and enjoy the beauty of nature and when you are really quiet it feels like you are there and this is real. Feel the breeze from the ocean that tickles the island and your face. Smell the flowers that color the landscape and pleasure your eyes. 

I appreciate all the time and care that goes into creating a place like this. Humans were never meant to be confined by concrete and steel 100 percent of the time. Within these environments, it's easy to feel like just another face in the crowd. But when we step into nature, we are reminded all living organisms are connected.

Nature, in the purest sense, is where both serenity and wildness coexist in harmony. When we visit it, we feel both peaceful and uneasy all at once. Perhaps this is because all life began in nature and all life ends there.

Nature is the universe's greatest teacher -- it whispers to us that even in the midst of chaos, life finds a way to carry on.

In turn, we emerge from the trees reinvigorated, with the vital knowledge that the current moment is more precious than what has or will happen.

Take a break from all the clubbing and shopping and enjoy nature at Devin's eye. The wilderness is a friend, healer and muse that asks for nothing and gives everything in return.

As Anne Frank once wrote: "The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy is to go outside... I firmly believe that nature brings solace in all troubles."

Dya's Abandoned Vacation Spot :)

Dya's Abandoned Vacation Spot :)

An Abandoned Vacation Spot in the 30s. Sometimes you can still see the glamor of the past...Beaches, Romantic, Photographers...Some attractions for the whole family. Everyone is welcome. Enjoy your stay :)

I found this place quite relaxing and full of picture opportunities. The beautiful landscape around the ocean does make you feel like you are on vacation somewhere. When you visit here, take your time and explore and don't forget to bring your camera.

If I could take a brush and paint the mountains and the moors,
I would splash the hillsides yellow and cover them in gorse.
I'd take the finest needle and the darkest thread of green
And sew a line of bracken along the landscape. In-between

I'd lay a purple carpet of wild heather in the dells
And fringe the edge of all the woods with their pretty lilac bells.
I'd merge the bracken with the heather, mix their colors like the sea,
A green and purple ocean on my own rich tapestry.

Then I'd take a ball of soft, white wool and stitch a mass of daisy chains
Around the lush green meadows and up the sides of winding lanes.
I would stencil on the marshes, just like pure white china cups,
Some fragile water lilies and by the ponds, sweet buttercups.

I'd mix orange, reds, and yellows planting poppies wild and free
Onto nature's colored canvas, my own rich tapestry. ~© Lesley Elaine Greenwood

Fastnacht (Mardi Gras) 2020

S' goht degege! – An obscure old-German saying, deriving from “Es geht dagegen!” (it goes against…) Whether it means against a wall or your principles, fools take comfort in the fact that after the season, it is also before the season!

On Weiberfastnacht or Fat Thursday as it’s called in other countries, cities across Germany turn into real party towns at exactly 11:11AM when the carnival officially kicks off. From Weiberfastnacht, the Thursday before Shrove Tuesday, right through to Ash Wednesday, revelers celebrate the “fifth season” – as it’s called in Germany.

Some people forget that these long traditions of Mardi Gras have their European roots.

Interestingly, the more you look to more you see number eleven popping up again and again in the context of the carnival. It’s become widely used because of the official start of the carnival, which took place on 11th November - 11.11. Also, the Elferrat – our council of 11, has eleven members, as the name suggests. This council usually takes on the organizational tasks and as such, they are in charge of organizing all of the carnival meetings and parades. Traditionally, only men are allowed in the Elferrat councils, but some have since relaxed their rules and also welcome women too.

Büttenrede – A rhyming speech mainly given during the variety shows known as Karnevalssitzungen.  The Bütte, which actually means a barrel, is also the lectern from which they are delivered. The tradition, like everything else Karneval-related, is old Christian, harking back to a time when the Büttenrede was used to utter blasphemies punishable by maiming any other time of year. Germans often like to mark festive occasions with rhyming couplets. Büttenrede can be very sharp-witted and political but should be taken as harmless jokes.