Honoring Dolly Parton And Tim Curry

 

 

 

 This has been a sad week for some people. A couple days ago on August 25, singer and actress Dolly Parton passed away at the age of 80. She had recently been diagnosed with cancer. Later it was revealed actor Tim Curry died that same day, also at 80. While no cause of death was given, he had been suffering from a number of health issues since a stroke several years. ago.

 

As it turns out, there are a couple of places in Second Life honoring them. One is the "Dolly Woods Memorial Swimming Hole." It is located next to a Mainland highway at Varean (217/186/89). The area is a mix of a backwoodsy campsite, perhaps a reference to Parton being brought up in a dirt poor Appalachian family, and a star and musical instruments, as well as a couple of pictures of the singer. 

 

The other is the "RIP Frankenfurter Memorial Tim Curry," located at Granville (98/88/82). While Curry had many noted roles over his career, one of his most memorable characters is Dr. Frankenfurter from "The Rocky Horror Picture Show." It has become a cult classic that a core group of fans dress up to watch it at repeated showings at theaters, usually around Halloween. The build has a few references to the movie, such as the rainfall and the spaceship, and has a media stream playing music from the film. 

 

 Both builds were made by a Rockin Ƶ㊉Mßae (LunahBella Resident). In her profile, she had the line, "'I will always love you' Dolly."

 https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Varean/217/186/89

 

 https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Granville/98/88/82

 

 Bixyl Shuftan

 

Reader Submitted: Anzac Day Veterans Concert

 

As real-life news centers around the Strait of Hormuz, in 1915 attention was on another straits, the Strait of Gallipoli, also known as the Dardanelles. The Western Allies in World War One wanted to capture it as control of the waterway would better allow them to send supplies to their ally Russia. And on April 25, thousands of Australian and New Zealand soldiers, the Anzac Corps, stormed the shores. But the defenders were well dug in, and the result was a battle that lasted for months and resulted in the Anzac Corps suffering over ten thousand dead before the order was given to retreat. Considered Australia and New Zealand's "baptism by fire," April 25 would later be made Anzac Day, which commemorates the Australian and New Zeeland soldiers who died in the campaign and all servicemen and women of both countries who died in all wars and conflicts. Here in Second Life, there was an Anzac Day event, a fundraiser concert to raise money for veterans. Among those attending were Charlotte Williams, who would send the Newser an article. 

 

Read Charlotte's reader submission in Events.  

 

Press Release: Mole Day 2026, Sunday Feb 1, 11 AM to 1 PM

 

“MOLE DAY’ ONCE AGAIN RETURNS TO BAY CITY

Annual event Honor Members of Linden Department of Public Works for their works throughout the years.

BAY CITY, SL -  As in years past, Bay City will once again come together to honor the Moles of the Linden Department of Public Works with a party at the Bay City Fairgrounds.

Initially held in 2010 by the residents of Bay City, Mole Day serves as an occasion to show appreciation for the Moles and their many contributions to Bay City and the broader Second Life® Grid. Residents from all Second Life communities are welcome to attend and share in appreciation for the LDPW’s moles. 

Mole Day event will begin with a DJed set by GoSpeed of KONA Stream at 11:00 a.m. SLT. This will be followed by a performance by Agatha Nowles at noon.

“Moles” are members of The Linden Department of Public Works (LDPW). The LDPW is a program dedicated to enhancing the quality of life experienced by residents and visitors on the Linden Mainland. The LDPW comprises a team of Resident builders, scriptwriters, and other professionals who collaborate to create new content on behalf of Linden Lab and the benefit of all users. Notably, all members of the LDPW have Second Life accounts with the surname “Mole.”

The Moles are responsible for constructing the infrastructure of Second Life, including public roads and railways, coastal waterways and protected lands, and larger-scale projects such as the Linden Homes regions, premium content, and experiences.

Bay City is a mainland community, developed by Linden Lab® and home to the Bay City Alliance. The Bay City Alliance was founded in 2008 to promote the Bay City regions of Second Life and provide a venue for Bay City Residents and other interested parties to socialize and network. It is now the largest group for Residents of Bay City.

For more information, or to participate in the event, please contact Marianne McCann. 

 

Video: "The Missing All"

 

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From Merryjest Starchild on September 16, " On Thursday, I lost a dear friend. On Saturday I spent a sleepless night with the words of Dickinson's poem in my head. I sat down to compose and this took shape in his memory. Composed for piano and a choir of most likely very nervous sopranos. Rest well, Crim."

 

September 11 - "A Fireman's Prayer"

 

When I am called to duty,
whenever the flames my rage,
give me strength to save some
life whatever be their age.
Help me embrace a little child
before it is too late,
or save an old person from
the horror of that fate.
Enable me to be alert,
and hear the weakest shout.
And quickly and efficiently
to put the fire out.
I want to fill my calling
and give the best in me.
To guard my every neighbor,
protect his property.
And if according to my fate
I am to lose my life,
please bless with your protecting hand
my children and my wife.

9/11/01 - We will never forget

Poem by Firefighter A.W. “Smokey” Linn 

 

September 11 - "A Fireman's Prayer"

 

When I am called to duty,
whenever the flames may race,
give me strength to save some
life whatever be their age.
Help me embrace a little child
before it is too late,
or save an old person from
the horror of that fate.
Enable me to be alert,
and hear the weakest shout.
And quickly and efficiently
to put the fire out.
I want to fill my calling
and give the best in me.
To guard my every neighbor,
protect his property.
And if according to my fate
I am to lose my life,
please bless with your protecting hand
my children and my wife.

9/11/01 - We will never forget

Poem by Firefighter A.W. “Smokey” Linn

September 11 - "A Fireman's Prayer"

 

 

 When I am called to duty,
whenever the flames may race,
give me strength to save some
life whatever be their age.
Help me embrace a little child
before it is too late,
or save an old person from
the horror of that fate.
Enable me to be alert,
and hear the weakest shout.
And quickly and efficiently
to put the fire out.
I want to fill my calling
and give the best in me.
To guard my every neighbor,
protect his property.
And if according to my fate
I am to lose my life,
please bless with your protecting hand
my children and my wife.

9/11/01 - We will never forget

Poem by Firefighter A.W. “Smokey” Linn

FrannyDJ's Memorial Parade

 

Longtime readers may remember FrannyDJ as being the creative spirit behind some script-run parades in Second Life, from Mardi Gras to Thanksgiving themed. Sadly, she has passed away. In February, she died of Covid. Gemma Cleansalte, who wrote the most about her over the years, attened a parade in her honor.

Read Gemma's story in Events.

 

September 11 - "A Fireman's Prayer"

 

 

 When I am called to duty,
whenever the flames may race,
give me strength to save some
life whatever be their age.
Help me embrace a little child
before it is too late,
or save an old person from
the horror of that fate.
Enable me to be alert,
and hear the weakest shout.
And quickly and efficiently
to put the fire out.
I want to fill my calling
and give the best in me.
To guard my every neighbor,
protect his property.
And if according to my fate
I am to lose my life,
please bless with your protecting hand
my children and my wife.

9/11/01 - We will never forget

Poem by Firefighter A.W. “Smokey” Linn

"Dad's Birthday" Sale at Magician Productions

 My Dad turns 65 on July 20th. He was born in 1957. He was born on the same day man landed on the moon. And since my whole Aesthetic is space themed, I wish to honor my dad with a sale on all my in-world items. Because if it wasn't him encouraging me to make mods in the first place, I never would have been here on SL as long as I have been.

So here's to you, Dad! Happy Birthday! 

 

And for the rest of you; a special sale for all my in-world products up to 30% off for the remainder of this week! Sale ends Friday~

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Montecito%20Bay/21/107/723 

 

Magician Productions is owned by Becky Nosferatu.
 

A Loved One Remembered At The Relay

 

After my announcing that I was dealing with some personal tragedy, prayers and well-wishes have come in from numerous readers, notably from the Relay and my neighbors in the Sunweavers and Angels.  Of Team Sunbeamers, with the picture, she was added to the memorial garden at the campsite exhibit. 

The idea of virtual worlds was a bit beyond her, but knew I had friends here, and the good they were doing. I'm certain she well appreciates it. Thank you.

Bixyl Shuftan.
 

Remembering Pearl Harbor

 

It was 80 years ago today, Sunday December 7, 1941, in which the Attack on Pearl Harbor took place. An Imperial Japanese task force that included several carriers sent over three hundred planes against the US Pacific fleet. Many American ships were damaged or sunk, over a hundred US planes destroyed, and over 2400 Americans (including 68 civilians) were dead.  

Over half of those dead were lost on the USS Arizona, which suffered catastrophic damage when an armor-piercing bomb detonated in it's forward magazine. The other battleships sunk in the shallow waters would later be raised to fight again. But the Arizona was left as a memorial to it's perished crew. In 1962, an official memorial would be built over the remains of the ship. 

In Second Life, there have been temporary USS Arizona Memorials set up, such as the one at the Veterans Tribute every November. But the permanent one is at the Oahu sim. Ten years ago for the 70th Anniversary, there was an event to honor the American servicemen who perished. No events are known to be planned today. But people are free to come by and reflect, and perhaps throw a lei in the sea with the press of the sign. A counter continually reads the names of the sailors who fell that day.

Oahu (190/25/22)

Bixyl Shuftan
 

Veterans Day

 

Have an honored Veterans Day/Armistice Day from the Second Life Newser.

(picture from the SL Veterans Tribute)

 

Jessicabelle Dayafter's Memorial Service

 

It was last week that news of Jessicabelle Dayafter passing away reached Second Life. She had been part of many places and groups, including the New Bastogne WW2 combat roleplay. On the night of September 26, the people of New Bastogne held an inworld memorial service for her, inviting some friends of her from the Sunweavers to attend. There was ceremony, and remembrance, and a salute to a friend and comrade.

Read the story in Events.
 

Picture of the Day: Remembering September 11

 

Taken at the now gone Stagg Island 9/11 Memorial on Sunday, Sept 11 2016. A man in a Captain America avatar looks at the waterfall symbolizing one of the two twin towers of the World Trade Center.
 

September 11 - "A Fireman's Prayer"

 

When I am called to duty,
whenever the flames my rage,
give me strength to save some
life whatever be their age.
Help me embrace a little child
before it is too late,
or save an old person from
the horror of that fate.
Enable me to be alert,
and hear the weakest shout.
And quickly and efficiently
to put the fire out.
I want to fill my calling
and give the best in me.
To guard my every neighbor,
protect his property.
And if according to my fate
I am to lose my life,
please bless with your protecting hand
my children and my wife.

9/11/01 - We will never forget

Poem by Firefighter A.W. “Smokey” Linn
 

Scenes From The RFL Home And Garden Festival

There's a lot going on at the RFL Home and Garden Festival. The Hope 01 sim is best known for it's Main Stage. But on the sides of the sims are various small buildings that have been handed out to various teams. This includes one for Team Sunbeamers.

Besides making a donation to the team, one can always walk in and purchase one of a few nick-knacks up for sale, all proceeds going to the team. There's also a little information on the weekly Moon Dance that happens ever Thursday (including today), and the Sunbeamer Air Show that's scheduled to take place on May 8.

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Hope%201/124/12/23

One event that takes place every day is the Lantern Ceremony.  This is the daily moment to reflect on those whom have passed away to cancer. At 4PM every afternoon, many dozens are rezzed, and float to the sky. Saffia Widderships announces it in Relay chat, "We have been doing this every year at the Expo since 2012, when Immortalis Cyannis first made these lanterns."

Dropping by, the people watching had a few comments, "So touching, so memorable, gives everyone a time to reflect and so well done." "This really is the highlight of the Expo day. thanks for doing this, Saffia." After half an hour, it came to a close, "But it will be happening again at 4pm tomorrow night, and every night bar one ..."

For more pictures, Wildstar Beaumont has a few more on his Flickr page.

Bixyl Shuftan

Veterans Day at Club Cutlass

 

 

On Veterans Day, Wednesday November 11, the Sunweaver community's main club, Club Cutlass, held a themed event from 6 PM to just after 8PM. The idea was dressing up as a soldier or sailor. DJ Cynthia played the music of the event, which was music of various conflicts in American history. There were a few tributes made later, such as "The Battle of New Orleans" which was made a century and a half later. But most songs were made at the time period of the conflict, though in the case of the older ones they were sung by singers of today.

 Near the end of the show, four of the Sunweaver communty's veterans, Zorro Wuramunga, Shockwave Yareach, Cynthia Farshore, and Rita Mariner, did a salute. A fifth, ReCoyote Mindes, had gone away from keyboard due to something in real-life.

There would be many other Veterans Day events across the Grid, such as the Veterans Tribute.

It should be noted the Sunweaver/Angels community has a number of other veterans, such as Jasmine Dawn. Others also have veterans in their family. Thank you all for your service. 

Bixyl Shuftan

Veterans Day / Remembrance Day

Have an honored Veterans Day / Remembrance Day.

Picture taken at the Veteran's Tribute

 

September 11 - "A Fireman's Prayer"

When I am called to duty,
whenever the flames my rage,
give me strength to save some
life whatever be their age.
Help me embrace a little child
before it is too late,
or save an old person from
the horror of that fate.
Enable me to be alert,
and hear the weakest shout.
And quickly and efficiently
to put the fire out.
I want to fill my calling
and give the best in me.
To guard my every neighbor,
protect his property.
And if according to my fate
I am to lose my life,
please bless with your protecting hand
my children and my wife.

9/11/01 - We will never forget

Poem by Firefighter A.W. “Smokey” Linn