Quickies
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By Arabella Windsor It was all shamrocks, laughter, and the unmistakable glow of Naomi’s smile at the Saint Patrick’s Day BYOK Bingo in support of the Relay For Life of Second Life gathering at The River. Everywhere one looked there were flashes of green — green hats, green drinks, green shoes, and in at least…
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In a grid that is already bursting at the seams with celebrity sightings, one pairing continues to raise more eyebrows than a poorly-rigged mesh face. Observers at a recent public event were left clutching their BINGO cards in disbelief after JoCat and LuCat were once more spotted in suspiciously close proximity to one another at…
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It was a Monday—ordinarily the most unremarkable day of the week. Except this was Second Life, where a drought of highly coveted homes and the imminent release of nine brand-new regions combined to create the perfect housing tempest. Along the borders of Vorpal Wood, Floss, and Hardcastle, the world map revealed a curious sight—confirmed by…
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Linden Lab has dropped an assortment of Valentine’s Day themed last names for residents to choose from. New this year are the following names, available for a limited time: Grab them while they’re hot! Photo credit: Zivaah Brought to you by:
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On this Christmas Day, thank you—to those who hold the day as sacred, and to those who simply cherish the warmth of the season. Whether your meaning is found in faith, in kindness, in family, or in quiet reflection, may this day remind us of our shared humanity and the simple grace of being together.…
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As winter settles across the grid, Second Life takes on a different kind of enchantment. Snow dusts rooftops, lights twinkle in village windows, holiday music drifts through clubs and town squares, and residents everywhere lean into the season’s warmth and whimsy. Along with themed parties, winter markets, and festive DJ events comes one of Second…
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As I reported back in September, Second Life has today released new Premium Pricing Plan Options, which includes a reduced plan without the weekly stipend for less RL dollars, pounds or what have you. Now users who wish to have the benefits of the Premium Plus plan without the higher costs can choose a version…
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As October rolls in, Second Life takes on a special kind of magic. Pumpkins glow on porches, haunted houses appear overnight, parties and special themed DJ events happen, and some residents across the grid embrace a playful tradition—changing their names for Halloween. From clever puns to spine-chilling monikers, these seasonal names are a way for…
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Just a quick update…I was part of the SL Blogger’s Network Zoom call earlier today to hear about upcoming things that will be offered in Second Life. One of the new rollouts coming in the first half of October is a new annual subscription plan that will allow an opt-out of stipends for a lower…
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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…
Second Glances with Arabella 