Writing
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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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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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Just when one believes Bellisseria has revealed every architectural delight it has tucked beneath her neatly sculpted hedgerows, along comes a new chapter — and on February 26th, that chapter arrived in the form of Copperfield Heights. Yes, indeed. A brand-new Linden Homes theme has stepped onto the stage, clad in warm timber, stone, and the…
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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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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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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:…
Second Glances with Arabella 