A video about elusive love by Robertt Avro

The Seven Stages of Second Life

The other evening, wandering the grid while in the fourth stage of grief , I met Charlotte Bartlett a very talented and interesting woman form London, England.

We talked about our virtual experiences and she shared her philosophy on the Seven Stages of Second Life:

1. Discovery - Finding out there is a Second Life, just realising you can change your looks, talk to people etc) This holds fast for all virtual platforms.

2. Engagement- Becoming aware of the interface, using it, changing items, purchases, initial social relationships

3. Immersing- Forging friendships, emotional ties to objects, places or people.

4. Emotional Investment- Relationships moving to other than friendship, planning time to be with a person online

5. Skill Learning/Subject Matter - Creation of objects, designing, bringing your individuality to your presence on the platform.

6. Blow Up- Relationship breakdown, broken hearts, deleting work, feeling stressed, overworked, too involved, wanting things to move to RL.

7. Acceptance - stay or leave

And as Charlotte so wisely said:

[14:35] Charlotte Bartlett: if you reach 7 in SL you normally stay lol.

[14:36] Charlotte Bartlett: many flick between stages 3-6 on repeat cycle lol

I think I'm going to stay!

"Botgirl vs. Human Comic in virtual print fromat from Issu.com"

While Twittering this morning, I came across a post form Botgirl's blog. She talked about a widget (for lack of a better word) that allows creation of a digital "book" from any PDF file.

What's cool about this FREE publishing tool form Issuu, as Botgirl explains, is that it allows for electronic publishing of anything you would normally print and it can be embedded in your website, blog or even email. Think Second Life rental covenants (lol), clothing catalogues, etc.

Second Life... Only A game?

Harmony @ Rhapsody Isles: Rental Residence impeccably designed, elegant, quiet and secure

Walls of windows frame the picturesque waterfall and endless ocean views of this open plan split level home.

Lower level-Great entertaining space-Open plan with wood burning fireplace. Enjoy magnificent sunrises from the large terrace which extends the entire length of the home.

Upper level- Large master bedroom with wood burning fireplaces and two terraces. One overlooks a beautiful waterfall. Enjoy sunsets from the other which overlooks the ocean. A large bath including jacuzzi and shower complete this superb residence.

High ceilings throughout make this home truly airy and luxurious.
Additional features included at no additional charge:

* Dance and Romance animation system-No need for unsightly Dance/Lovemaking balls
* Security System-Only you and selected guests have access to your property and home
* Door Locking System-Double protection for your privacy.
* Tinted Windows-Privacy and beauty-You can see out but no one can see in
* Radio-Listen to the music you like when you kike it
* Television

This rental property is located on one of the most beautiful islands in Second Life. Visit the Rhapsody Isles rental kiosk to check availability and view this and other rental properties.

Diptiy Timelines: What's that have to do with Second Life and Willie Nelson?

I came across Dipity while checking out the Reuters/Second Life Blog. In addition to the virtual words timeline below, this cool site claims to have over 20,000 timelines. I even found one on Willie Nelson.... Did I tell you I love to listen to and am a big fan of Willie?

Open Mic Event Wednesday, July 16th Rhapsody Isles

You're invited to an open mic party featuring some of the top or aspiring musicians in second life. Beginning at 12:30 pm SLT on the beautiful Concert Lawn of Rhasody Isles hear Jon Bazar followed by Takamura Keiko. Check the Rhapsody Isles Calendar every Wednesday for exact times and schedule of these open Mic events.

Takamura Keiko

Takamura Keiko is a UCSB graduate who lives in San Francisco, CA. She goes by her family name first and first name last, so please call her Keiko (Pronounced Cake-Oh).

She has been widely reviewed in Second Life publications such as the Metaverse Messenger, SL Business Mag, and The Avastar. Her music permeated Second Life radio stations, such as Wicked Karma Radio, Radio Akasha, SL Live Radio, IndieSpectrum Radio, and Second Jam. She made guest appearances on SL talk shows such as The Leigh Matthews Show, Tonight Live with Paisley Beebe, and the short-lived but groundbreaking for its time MoeCast.

Currently, she's playing all over the grid, writing and recording new songs, and becoming more of a presence in the local music scene in her RL home of San Francisco.

Please visit her MySpace site

Second Life Rental Residence: Harmony- impeccably designed, elegant, quiet and secure

Walls of windows frame the picturesque waterfall and endless ocean views of this open plan split level home.

Lower level-Great entertaining space-Large living room with wood burning fireplace, gourmet designer kitchen, music and dining areas. Enjoy sunrise and sunset from the wrap terrace.

Upper level- Take the elegant staircase to the sitting area. See the romantic master bedroom and ensuite bathroom with terrace overlooking the ocean. In addition there is an terraced spa featuring a hot tub, steam shower and exercise equipment. Enjoy the stunning and beautiful waterfalls from your study/second bedroom.

High ceilings throughout make this home truly airy and luxurious.

Additional features included at no additional charge:

* Dance and Romance animation system-No need for unsightly Dance/Lovemaking balls
* Security System-Only you and selected guests have access to your property and home
* Door Locking System-Double protection for your privacy.
* Tinted Windows-Privacy and beauty-You can see out but no one can see in
* Radio-Listen to the music you like when you kike it
* Television-

Visit the Rhapsody Isles rental kiosk to check availability and view this and other rental properties.

Enjoy the champagne and food and fabulous deserts!

Help us celebrate Rhapsody Isles' Grand Opening in Second life!

Man cannot live by music alone so check out the buffet table featuring Nirvana Champagne, And party platters of finger food both Sweet and Savory (yummy) from Casandra Jackson, DavidDM Therian and his Kitchen Korner sims , Dellybean North (hope she can make it to the grand opening tonight), Vivianne OFlynn and Div Epoch.

I LOVE food!

TODAY-Rhapsody Isles Grand Opening Party!-Revised

You're invited to a grand opening party featuring some of the top musicians in second life. Beginning at 2pm SLT at the Concert Lawn at Rhapsody Isles hear Cylindrian Rutabaga, Dominick Manatiso, CQ Bravin, Therese Nightfire, Damian Carbenell and Dexter Ihnen. Check the Rhapsody Isles Calendar for exact times.

Therese Nightfire

Therese Nightfire is a solid experienced singer hailing from Canada. Her studio quality voice, can soften even the harshest of critics.

Therese's singing ranges of modern pop ballads such as songs from Evanescence, Rihana, Mandy Moore to old style Jazz/blues Sinatra, Dean Martin and Eva Cassidy to name a few.

Visit her MySpace page
http://www.myspace.com/theresenightfire

Google's Lively to Linden Labs' Second Life: Don't worry be happy!

Jonas Lunasea

Jonas Lunasea is Brandon Mallard in RL, the front man for Cabaret De Boheme and an award winning performer in the New England jazz scene.

Don't miss the Live Cabaret act that has created so much buzz as it's brought here into Second Life!Let's pick up the pace, let's shake the blues away, let's make the parties longer, let's make the music hotter...lets all go to hell in a fast car and keep it hot!!

Spend an hour with this classy, sassy musical celebration of the 20's, thru today. An evening with Jonas Lunasea is an evening filled with jazz, blues, bebop, swing, rockabilly, big band and classic standards that is sure to thrill the heart, tickle the funny bone and raise the rafters! Jonas Lunasea is a slick slice of yester-year, and a hot dash of today, shaken and stired with sublime music and unbeatable energy that’s perfect for old and young alike.

Maximillion Kleene

Max kleene Rock/Pop/Alternative solo acoustic stylings covering well loved, old classics (Billy Joel to Johnny Cash), to fun, newer hip stuff (Jack Johnson to Jason Mraz).

Touching on old country, emo, pop, straight up rock, some Canadian folk rock and even some acoustic hip hop. The Foo Fighters, The Barenaked Ladies, The Counting Crows, and Green Day are some bands that influence his vocal style and he combines that with a sometimes gentle, but mostly pulsing, energetic guitar style, striving to deliver a performance that results in a fun, pleasant listening experience.

He streams into Second Life out of Niagara Falls, Canada.

Thumper Boucher

Thumper Boucher is Darrell Phillips in the RL music world. With over 400 shows under his belt, Thumper brings his unique Future Funk-style to SecondLife.

Thumper has 28 yrs of bass expertise. His music style is a mix of funk, jazz, hip-hop, reggae, indie rock, pop, metal ,with a slice of new age. Over the last ten years he has signed with ARISTA records, EMI/SBK records and a private label.

Thumper's current CD, "Average American Dad" was written, performed, mixed, mastered, and produced himself. You can hear selections from his current CD here and here.

Eddieguitar Dagger

Eddie Santillo is the real name of Eddieguitar Dagger. He started playing in Second Life in January...but Music is his life. Now he is in Second Life to promote his new cd:"I Racconti del marinaio Appleford"-The story of Saylor Appleford. "You can buy it in SL or on his web site too.

If you would like to know more about Eddie check out these sites:

http://www.eddiesantillo.it/
http://www.styleonsl.com/ (best video)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAjDPYlJmyY
http://www.isound.com/eddie_santillo

Open Mic Event Wednesday, July 2nd Rhapsody Isles

You're invited to an open mic party featuring some of the top or aspiring musicians in second life. Beginning at 12:30 pm SLT on the beautiful Concert Lawn of Rhasody Isles hear Jon Bazar, Lou Mannock, Dominick Manatiso, Shelindrea Ireland and Onehempcat Oldrich. Check the Rhapsody Isles Calendar every Wednesday for exact times and schedule of these open Mic events.

Chaos Noyes Plays a variety of rock, blues, jamband, folk, and bluegrass songs, both instrumental and vocal.Playing guitar for over 25 years.

Demo tracks available to listen to at:http://www.myspace.com/daveksjams