Features

  • Blogging About Second Life

    Events over the last few days led me to write this, because some thanks are due — and I’ll get to that a little later on — but first, I wanted to jot down some thoughts about why I like to write about Second Life. I’m normally a creative person, but coming into SL kind

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  • July Dubai Event in Full Swing

    So if you don’t know about the Dubai Event in Second Life (you do know about it, don’t you?) then let me tell you about it. It’s certainly one of the biggest shopping events that happens in our virtual world and it draws literally thousands of avatars in over the weeks that it runs and

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  • Second Life Surnames: Identity, Legacy, and Community

    Over the last few days, I’ve enjoyed spending time observing the various celebrations going on at Second Life’s 22nd Birthday, and all of the activity that goes along with this annual event. People-watching in SL is a big part of the fun, as any large-scale happening such as this is sure to bring out the

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  • Legends Come to Life: Second Life Turns 22 with a Mythic Celebration

    Second Life, the internet’s longest-running virtual world, celebrates a remarkable milestone beginning today: its 22nd birthday. With the theme “Myths and Legends,” the anniversary festival—known as SL22B—unfolds across 76 regions from June 20 through July 20, 2025. It’s a grand, month-long celebration of storytelling, creativity, and community, offering residents a chance to explore, shop, perform,

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  • Log Living: Revisiting the Linden Log Homes

    The Bellisseria continent in Second Life continues to evolve as one of the most thoughtfully designed residential areas in the virtual world. Among its many themed housing communities, the Linden Log Homes stand out as a favorite for Residents seeking a cozy, rustic lifestyle and recently, four new models were added to the inventory of available styles for residents

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  • A Life Afloat: Linden Houseboats Revisited

    In the sprawling, ever-growing continent of Bellisseria within Second Life, a unique lifestyle awaits those drawn to the gentle lapping of virtual waves and the freedom of open water: Linden Houseboats…and though they have been around a few years now, these houseboats offer Second Life Premium members a scenic, customizable, and community-oriented alternative to traditional land-based

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  • Portofino Celebrates its First Anniversary

    Communities are an important part of Second Life, and the vibrant community of Portofino, California, is celebrating a significant milestone—its first anniversary! Since its inception, the City of Portofino has blossomed into a dynamic hub for modern roleplay, family-friendly activities, and immersive storytelling, all set against a meticulously crafted coastal Californian backdrop. Since I discovered

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  • Relay For Life in Second Life: A Virtual Movement with a Real-World Impact

    Since its inception in 2005, Relay For Life of Second Life (RFL of SL) has grown into one of the most remarkable digital fundraising movements in the world. A virtual adaptation of the American Cancer Society’s (ACS) signature fundraising event, Relay For Life in Second Life harnesses the creativity, compassion, and connectivity of a global virtual community

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  • Gardening in Second Life: Cultivating Beauty in a Virtual World

    In the physical world, gardening is a beloved pastime that connects people to nature, encourages mindfulness, and rewards patience with colorful blooms and fragrant herbs. But in Second Life, gardening takes on an entirely different — and equally enchanting — dimension. Here, gardens are conjured from pixels and prims rather than soil and seed, yet they

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