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I promise I haven’t abandoned writing about Second Life happenings — not even close. It’s simply been one of those stretches where in-world life has been moving at full speed. Between covering Relay for Life team events, rearranging Linden Homes like furniture during a burst of spring cleaning, navigating the usual Saint Patrick’s Day mischief…
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After many remarkable years of stewardship, friendship, and vision, Elizabeth Beaumont—known to all of us simply as Liz—along with her counterpart, Lauraclaire Benelli-has announced that she will be stepping down as Co-Owner of the Highlands of Scotland in Second Life. It is difficult to imagine the Highlands without her steady hand. From some of its earliest days, Liz…
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I was recently invited by a new friend to attend Bay City’s annual Mole Day Celebration—an event that not only honors the Linden Lab Moles who quietly (and tirelessly) build the interesting places where we live, play, and socialize—but also, this year, celebrated a singular individual who has spent the better part of two decades…
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Dearest Gentle Reader, In the ever-watchful world of Second Life, there exist three Great Seasons—each governed by tradition, inflamed by expectation, and, on occasion, teetering delightfully toward the unhinged. Halloween arrives cloaked in mischief, Christmas in sentiment and sparkle, but it is Valentine’s Day that truly crackles with anticipation. Of the trio, none exerts quite…
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For residents of Second Life and virtual explorers alike, the Second Life Living Expo stands out as one of the most immersive, inspiring events in the virtual calendar and it’s more than a showcase of virtual creativity—it is a powerful expression of community-driven philanthropy, standing as a signature charitable event in Second Life, closely aligned with Relay For Life of Second…
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Each year in Second Life, there comes a moment when the grid collectively pauses—when regions glow a little brighter, music carries a little deeper meaning, and avatars from every corner of the world gather with a shared purpose. The kickoff of the 2026 Relay for Life of Second Life Season marks the beginning of that time once again:…
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As 2025 draws to a close, I find myself pausing — as I so often encourage my readers to do — to take one last look back at the year we’ve just shared together on Second Glances with Arabella. With this being the first year of my blog, I’m still finding my way, getting my footing,…
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During the winter months, and especially during the holiday season, many tend to have a strong urge to “nest”, to be somewhere and settled in for the colder days with a cozy and warm place to call their own – and one of its most intriguing themes in recent years which can fit that bill…
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Each year, as the first snow begins to settle across the virtual world regions, a different kind of winter wonderland comes to life in Second Life. The 15th Annual Second Life Christmas Expo, one of the grid’s most beloved annual traditions, unfolds on November 28th, 2025, across multiple regions transformed into a festive landscape of twinkling…
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In the expansive digital world of Second Life, avatars are more than pixels arranged on a screen—they are extensions of identity, vessels of creativity, and bridges to human connection. When an avatar’s life ends, whether through the passing of its human behind the screen or a chosen departure from the virtual landscape, the loss can…
Second Glances with Arabella 