Writing
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by Arabella Windsor Velvet Bohème, created by Kess Crystal and Del Seraphim rolled into Second Life this week, and honestly, it feels less like another shopping event and more like a Volkswagen Bus in a world full of cookie cutter sports cars — slow, soulful, and impossible to forget. Don’t get me wrong, I make
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Just as in the physical world, the season of Autumn carries with it a sense of change, reflection, and quiet beauty. It is a time when residents swap their bright summer attire for warmer sweaters and scarves, when regions burst into fiery palettes of orange, red, and gold, and when community gatherings take on the
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Second Life is often described as a world without limits, a place where imagination and creativity shape entire landscapes. Among its most ubiquitous, yet enchanting qualities is the way it captures the rhythm of the seasons—spring’s renewal, summer’s warmth, autumn’s colors, and winter’s hush. Just as in the physical world, the turning of the seasons
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Kaiden Tray’s landscapes have long been celebrated in the Second Life community for their beauty, expressiveness, and creativity. Works such as Wandering New York demonstrate his rare ability to merge artistry with immersion, creating spaces where residents can explore, gather, and experience beauty that feels alive. His latest creation, Costa di Luce, rivals his finest work—an evocative, transportive
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In a recent article, I wrote a long feature that covered the history of last names in Second Life, including how they were reintroduced about five years ago. I call these “The Next Generation” because, in addition to being a huge Star Trek: TNG fan, there is a large enough span of years between the
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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 