Casting Call

Hey there! Yeah – YOU. I’m talking to YOU. Ya wanna be a star? Ya wanna make it in the Big Time? C’mon over heah. I got an “in”. I can help ya break into the ranks of the top dancers in SL. Really. And – at no cost. /me nods sincerely.

What? Ya think I’m foolin’? pfffft. Here – read it yourself: CASTING CALL

One Billion Rising is coming to SL. You can be part of it. The only requirement? Female avatar in appropriate attire.

What’s One Billion Rising? I’m glad you asked that…… Click the link and read about One Billion Rising in SL. Click and get the most fabulous ear-worm you could ever hope to have.

One Billion Rising. Be one of a billion. February 14th, 2013. All around the world and inworld. Break the Chain.

There’s still time to be part of the pre-recorded videos: Drop a note card to Samantha Ohrberg inworld.
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
[ THEME ]               [ TIME ]              [Dress Attire]
Steampunk            3:00pm SLT      Steampunk Costume
Tropical                  4:00pm SLT       Beachwear –not swimming costumes
India                       6:00pm SLT       Indian (clothes & avatars)
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Wednesday, February 6, 2013
[ THEME ]               [ TIME ]              [Dress Attire]
Post apocalyptic   3:00pm SLT      Post Apocalyptic/cyberpunk but
.                          .                        .            NO injured skins
Oriental city          4:00pm SLT       Modern Oriental (clothes and avatars)

If you love Grandma….

I know I rarely post anymore. My work life has become extremely full, fun, challenging, exciting, and exhausting. I’m still in SL, I’m still reading about SL. I am still a big advocate of virtual worlds. If I’m not sharing that here it’s because I spend most of my time being self-indulgent in SL, seeing friends, dancing, chatting, and not so much time thinking about posting those experiences.

BUT:

There is a wonderful SL blog out there: Prim Perfect. The other day one of the authors posted about the user community within Second Life. Like many, many others, I found this post to be articulate, informative and right-on the money. Her theme was about age and virtual worlds:

But … what if Second Life wasn’t the place to attract a young audience? What if it was, instead, a perfect place for people of more mature years (with larger, if more shrewdly managed wallets)?

There are a lot of thoughtful comments on this post. I’d like to point you to Vivienne Daguerre’s comment on January 29, 2013. She had a lot to say, but my favorite sound bite is this:

For people my age, SL is a good thing, keeping us learning and our minds active and sharp. If you love Grandma and want to help her fight off the effects of an aging brain, bring her into SL!

I’d only say that SL can help people of any age learn and keep the mind active and sharp. My new job role is in community-building. Virtual worlds give access to communities to people who might otherwise not find a community. Age can take away access to a physical community, but virtual worlds and our minds can give us a place to belong anytime.

True Love

My husband not only loves me, he not only understands me, but he indulges me. *smile* Check out the tee shirt he gave me today.

Cutting Loose on a Weeknight

shhhh. Don’t tell anyone. I slipped inworld, met a friend, and spent the night dancing. Ahhhhh. That felt GOOD. We were listening to Taunter rock Key West.

In Memoriam

The gentleman known here as Lalo Telling departed this existence today at 2pm. He died as he lived – gracefully and peacefully. Emspar thanks you all for all the love and good wishes sent from the virtual world to her and Lalo. She asks that you observe her period of mourning by holding off on direct messages or tweeting to her. She is grateful for your kindness and support and caring but needs a time for grief and reflection.

Lalo – Your memory will be for a blessing. <3

December 5, 2007 – December 14, 2012


 

Change of Plans

See – you can’t always believe those office rumors. No relocation. After discussions with the outside expert consultants, it was decided that a move would be counter-productive and unduly troubling. Most of the office business has slowed to a halt. Not too much activity, so no need for sharpened pencils. It’s fairly quiet at the office. Friends came by at lunch and are expected back later this afternoon/evening. They’ll be lighting the 5th candle. Emspar and Lalo know about the candle-lightings in SL and IWz. As always, they thank you for the warm thoughts and affection. Other than that, nothing much to add at this time. *hugs*

Heard At The Water Cooler

The rumor is that Mr. Telling is going to relocate. The current location has been fine, and the local staff has been great, but some functionality would be better addressed in a different location. Emspar has been working on that today. Nothing new really to report about it, other than it’s being investigated. I bet free coffee will still be included. *grin* Do you think we could lobby for complimentary chocolate too? Other than that, today was quiet. Lalo and Emspar got a chance to relax together and rest up.

I went out on a road-trip assignment last night. I wasn’t able to be with Lalo to light the Chanukiah, so I can’t give you the shot of Night 3. But I did get the chance to celebrate with some of Lalo’s friends in SL. I got inworld in time to head to Edloe for the candle lighting. I don’t take very good photos – I don’t have the patience to set up lighting and angle and all. So the really good shots are by Honour. The one where the lighting is poor is by me (don’t want to taint Honour’s reputation with my (lack of) skill.

When I say “Lalo’s friends in SL”, you need to know that it wasn’t just SL friends. Many of the InWorldz folk came in too, so that we could all be together in Lalo’s honor. We lit the candles, said the prayers, and then raised a toast to Lalo. So, Mr. Telling, if your ears (whether furry,pointed avatar ears or rounded humanoid ears) were burning last night, it was because we were toasting you. Gee Lalo – you should hear all the nice things we say about you. We’re not quite as witty as you or as quick with a pun, but we did our best to do as you’ve taught us. *grin*

Chanukiah lighting takes place in InWorldz at 4:30pm SLT on Nova sim. Wizzy has set up a healing garden on Lalo’s Inworldz parcel where you can rez: Takamaka/51/204/22. Chanukiah lighting takes place in SL on Edloe at 5:00pm SLT at Edloe/188/205/48.

Lalo and Emspar appreciate all the love and good wishes you are sending. I’ll do my best to keep this blog posted with information daily, even if it’s just to say nothing much new to say. /me heads off to clean the white boards, sharpen the pencils, clean the coffee cups.

Candle lighting crowd (and please forgive me if I’ve missed a name – I’m relying on my chat log): Feline Slade, Honour McMillan, Chestnut Rau, Orchid Jameson, Crap Mariner, Explorer Dastardly, Maxwell Graf, Wizard Gynoid, Leanna Caerndow, Jim Tarber, Victoria Lenoirre, Pearlygurlee Ducatillon, AlexHayden Junibalya, Astra Thorne, Luna Jubilee