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There are events in Second Life—and then there are moments.RelayStock is very much the latter. Part music festival, part fundraiser, and entirely a celebration of community, RelayStock has become one of the most beloved traditions within the Second Life Relay season. For 13 years now this event, inspired by the legendary 1969 Woodstock festival, has brought together…
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By Arabella Windsor, Investigative Correspondent-at-Large The following is part of lengthy journalistic inquiry by this correspondent of the Relay for Life News Network, into the somewhat questionable activities of a certain notorious Dinkie, Journey Texan, AKA JoCat, JT, and That Cat, among other nomenclature. The full scoop follows below. There are, dear reader, certain stories…
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Last month, Linden Lab quietly unleashed something new into the wilds of Second Life—and if you weren’t paying attention, you might have missed the moment entirely. The debut of the Ridgewood Enclave Commercial Districts marked the arrival of a fully integrated shopping experience nestled within the Ridgewood Enclave Linden Home regions of Bellisseria. And just like that, the game changed.…
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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,…
Second Glances with Arabella 