Soul Mods 1pm SLT
I’ll be Djing at Dugi’s Soul Mods tonight, playing a mix of mod, ska, soul, motown, mod revival — and this and that! You’ll hear some of my favourites like The Small Faces, The Kinks, and The Who. So come join the banter and fun at 1pm SLT (9pm UK). Visit Inworld: Dugi’s Soul Mods
Using Voice in SL: Yay or Nay?
I saw a line in someone’s profile that said “Every time you use voice in Second Life, God kills a kitten.” (Had to laugh.) I have mixed feelings about using voice for myself. If I go to an event with a lot of strangers using it, I usually leave. And yet in some cases if [...]
People Have Personal Areas
Ok, I put that title up there just for mischief. A friend said it last night to describe something innocent, then realized it didn’t come out the way they intended! We were discussing how people are territorial and stand in the same place on the dance floor week after week. If you’re fairly new to [...]
The SL9B Story
My friend Serendipidy Haven is hosting a community writing thing for the SL9B celebrations. She has it all planned out, and you can get the details on her blog here: All Is Revealed.
The Cannibal of Penny Lane
I told you about some of the weird things I’ve seen in Second Life, but actually left out the weirdest. This happened about two years ago, and I tried to write about it then, but it was still too recent and creepy so I changed my mind and never published it. Also, I found if [...]
Weird Things I’ve Seen in SL
I’ve seen some pretty weird things the last five years in Second Life. Sure, what’s considered weird is relative, and there’s certainly nothing wrong with being different. “Normal” can be boring. Even so, here’s a few things that still register as bizarre to my poor brain. Warning: This list exceeds our regular PG rating. Ahem. [...]
Bull Riding Champ: Me!
Ok, I know I said I couldn’t win the bull riding contest. Well, I did — unintentionally! I was actually hoping for second place. I’m changing the rules a little so that I can ride in the contest and not feel guilty if I happen to win. It’s just fun to participate and compete, and [...]
Color Me Second Life
Years ago I read a book by Carole Jackson called Color Me Beautiful. The book lets you discover which color tones look best on you. You do a test and learn which “season” you fall into based on your hair, eye, and skin tone. For years I thought I was a “winter” which allowed me [...]
Not Enough Matrix in Second Life
I’m surprised not to see more Matrix stuff in Second Life. I do find items here and there, such as an ao that blocks bullets when I type, and once I found a panel showing green animated matrix code. But as far as I know there’s no sim dedicated to the Matrix universe. (Forget about [...]
Brite
There was a young lady named Brite Who travelled much faster than light She started one day in the relative way and returned on the previous night –Anonymous
SL Can Be Lonely Sometimes
Many times we sigh and say things like “I’m in IM hell,” which basically means we’re being bombared with instant messages all at once. While it’s true this can actually cause a bit of stress when it happens (I had one friend from Liverpool who would fake a crash if did, usually with the parting [...]
R.I.P. Robin Gibb
Robin Gibb passed away from cancer yesterday. I’m not much of a disco fan, but I have to take my hat off to The Bee Gees who were much more than that. They were prolific songwriters and made some great music. R.I.P. Robin Gibb. BBC News: Bee Gees singer Robin Gibb dies after cancer battle
Just Passing Through
For several years I’ve felt the sensation of “just passing through.” How do I describe it? It’s like moving into a new home but knowing you’ll only live there for a year before you have to go somewhere else. Since it’s temporary you don’t plant roots, and you try not to get too attached to [...]
Bull Causes Controversy
Zorro, the bull who recently took up residence at Moonletters town, has caused more than a little controversy this week. Apparently, he’s decided he likes some people more than others. “Zorro hates me,” has been a common refrain, and one friend throwing her hands up in frustration said “I’m going to kill that bull.” Unlike [...]
Stuff I Wouldn’t Have Learned If Not For SL
People underestimate Second Life as a learning tool. If you say education and SL you might immediately think of a virtual classroom. Sure, that’s one way to learn, but you have to admit we often absorb more by interacting with people and the world around us. Here’s some things I learned over the last five [...]
A Quick One…
The last couple of days I’ve been making outfits faster than I can list them on the marketplace. Actually, the staff at Subculture have been working overtime. Today one of them complained about being tired, and I said “Get back to work, Grandma!” Aside from that nothing major has happened. Perhaps I’ll have something more [...]
Here . . . Have My Inventory!
The other day I was shopping around Buildwerk Marketplace and discovered a Santa bag that said I could leave a gift for the owner inside it. How cute, I thought, as I attempted to put a fruitcake from 1963 into it. (Never say my gifts are not classy.) Hmm. For some reason it didn’t work. [...]
True Life
Found this little film “True Life” by Iono Allen today. It makes me happy to see people use creativity with Second Life to film. Hope you enjoy it.
Instant Messages While DJing
I am good at multitasking with some things. For instance, I can listen to music and work on clothes. I can shop and write an article for Moonletters. Heck, I can even walk and chew gum at the same time! What I’m bad at, however, is talking to more the one person at a time, [...]
Subculture’s Feature On Marketplace Bittersweet
If you’re a regular reader of Moonletters you’ll know that an outfit I made is being worn by a model on the front page of the Marketplace. I waited before commenting on this, because I do not want to seem ungrateful. Actually, I feel quite honoured. (It’s the front page of the marketplace! Yay!) But [...]
Are Thoughtful People Mostly Women?
I read an intriguing article by Lindal Kidd called Lots and Lots of Lesbians. In first life Lindal is not a lesbian but is “bi-curious at most.” When she logs into Second Life, however, she prefers the company of woman. She gives some valid reasons for why this is too. Because the sensitive, the articulate, [...]
Hunts
How do you feel about Second Life hunts? I have mixed feelings. I do see quality hunts sometimes, but in the old days I used to hate them. Here’s some reasons why I’m not too keen on hunts. 1. I am impatient. It’s a character flaw, I know, but by the time a store rezzes [...]
Star Mods
If you didn’t get enough Star Wars on May the 4th (be with you) . . . Yes, I’m Obi Wan Kenobi. lol
SL Borked
Moving in Second Life last night can be described in one word: lagtastic. Prims wouldn’t rez, and I didn’t have a skirt. (I know. It could have been worse. At least I had my hair.) I crashed several times and kept ending up at a telehub. The few times I tried to teleport left me [...]
R.I.P. Beastie Boys Adam Yauch
Sad to hear that Beastie Boys member Adam Yauch passed away of cancer yesterday. Rest in peace Adam. :(
WTF Are You Wearing?
My friend Josie gave me a link to this. The site is called WTF Are You Wearing in SL, and it spotlights the worst fashion and avatars you’ll find in Second Life. It’s incredibly funny unless you happen to be the one in the picture being laughed it, but even then it’s probably still funny. [...]
Slate McLeod Wins
This week’s bull riding contest was won by Slate McLeod. Slate will be given his mystery prize at the Star Wars event at Soul Mods tonight. A new bull riding contest is now open, and the next winner will be announced Friday. Visit Inworld: Ride The Bull
Star Wars Friday
Last night DJ Slate McLeod informed us that since Friday falls on May 4th, it is Star Wars Day. “May the 4th be with you,” he said. Hardy har har. But seriously. Soul Mods is having a Star Wars event at 9pm UK time (1pm SLT) so if you want to hang out with the [...]
Disconnected
Ever have one of those disconnected days? That’s how I feel at the moment, which is why I didn’t write anything until now. Sure, there were some fun instances, such as watching friends ride the bull and sharing a laugh before bed time, but for the most part the day has been “blah.” I could [...]
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