In the 7th grade, in physical science class, I got a hard paddling with a wooden paddle with holes in it. Our physical science teacher had just explained that the universe was created by a big bang. I asked if God created the big bang. I was the only one in class with a question weighing heavily on my heart as my parents had raised me in church, and my belief was in direct conflict with what the teacher was saying. I was not rude, I didn't ask with a smirk on my face, or with ill intent. I asked as a question of curiosity. I was beaten so hard that I cried - in the 7th grade. I still wonder and marvel at the origin of the universe, often reflecting about it in my mind. Scientists thought all the stars in the universe would be pulled back together into a ball every so often, and tremendous forces would cause it to explode apart again. This way the universe was forever a constantly repeating explosion and contraction that had always been this way. Around 2017 the greatest minds in the world decided after analyzing their collected data that the universe does not go back together in a "big crunch" after the "big bang" but that it is expanding forever. Scientists then decided that to explain the big bang that the universe was empty, but b/c it was so empty the possibility for matter to exist was very high, so all the matter in the universe created itself out of nothing... That's the current theory of the creation of the universe. It just appeared out of "thin air" so to speak... I call that magic, and I am aware of the famous saying that "All significantly advanced technology will appear as magic to primitive people". In some ways the bible and science are similiar. Science says in the beginning was a tiny spark of light that exploded into all matter and all things. The bible says in the beginning God said "Let there be light..." Religion is often the way of primitive people to explain the world around them, and where you are born in the world can largely determine what you believe. I have a book that lists over 4,327 Gods and Goddesses in the world, each bound to the geographic area of their worshippers, except where the boundaries move due to war, or evangelism. That's not counting the over 2,000,000 hindu indian gods, they have a new one every so many months, e.g. a person born with a long tail. We are biological entities in a physical universe. Lifeforms, but we are also very special, we are gifted with knowledge & wisdom, and with knowledge comes the knowing of right & wrong. It's the same in most all religions, but here again opinions vary, and that's ok. We are all entitled to our own opinion. Because nobody knows for sure, if there's a God, if there's a krishna, ra, zeus, odin, big bang theory, etc. It's ALL a belief. The evidence seems to favor a big bang theory, and scientists looking up say everything is flying apart which supports the explosion idea. When I look up at night, I see stars that swirl imperceptibly slowly in the celestial realm. I know that more people have been killed in religious wars, than in all world wars combined. I know earth is a small blue ball of water, precariously suspended near a giant fireball. Last night I didn't sleep. I had been sick for days with a cold, and was literally up all night scripting things to help people as many people come to me all the time asking for help scripting something. At 5:30 am eastern standard time, I woke my partner and drove him to the hospital in the dark for colon cancer surgery. It was raining, the windows fogged up. The hospital was more like a sprawling university campus of buildings. There were no signs, and finding the right building involved parking in various parking lots walking a quarter mile to a building in the pouring rain, only to find we were at the wrong building yet again. My glasses were covered on the inside by rain, as I had forgotten my umbrella. I could not see clearly, and had nothing dry to wipe them with. Frustrations ran high as we had made it to the hospital at 6:30 am after a long drive on the interstate. We walked around the hospital in the cold rain for 50 minutes. It was 7:20 am and his surgery was supposed to start at 6:45. Headlights cutting us off on the campus and cars blocking the path to the next building. My partner started yelling and cursing at me. I started yelling and cursing back. Finally I just stopped and said "God please help me."

Feeling empty today. Monkey sits still and quietly and looks worried. Not a normal morning in Caribou.

My partnership ended last night. I want to tell openly about it as it brings some changes to Caribougrid. And I hope that it can help others who have gone through the same.

I am so happy that Andron remains in Caribou. He will be less here because of other obligations and responsibilities. And yes, we will stay close friends. Andron will continue to help me with the difficult tech issues. We share our home here and I see that there are always fresh flowers and something to eat in the kitchen.

But our partnership? It did not get a real chance, for many reasons. And the future? We see what it brings.

There are some changes in Caribou. Three 2x2 large regions are now away or empty. Monkey and me are starting to repair them and we hope to have Caribou back in shape soon.

Friends are welcome to help of course.

Caribou will remain open for all 18+ Avatars from all regions and grids. There will be no changes.

I hope that you will all continue to respect this so that we can serve as a meeting point for everyone, outside any grid conflicts.

My younger sister Christina Lion is 19+ and will help me in Caribou. Yanny who is a wee bit older likes to be a fairy so better that Christina takes the responsibility.

'Little Lion' Christina cried, but was happy that Andron and her cousins will stay, even if they can come more seldom.

So, at the end it did not turn out to be as bad a day as I had expected. But yes, an empty and lonely feeling came over me, which Monkey understood.

I still suffer from the exclusion that I wrote about earlier, and am always here to lend a listening ear if someone wants to talk about these things.

Looking at Monkey, I smile. I love you and need you.

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AVs from all Grids Welcome

Shemale Ladyboy TG 18+ M F Women Men Neko Furry Others

Best Shops - new mesh bodies, outfits, animations - Petite Reborn Legacy Athena. GRIMM

18+. Short or tall. Ask Jeanne. No groups.

Be safe as 18+.

Free Private Homes, Islands, Hideaways for Caribou Grid Avatars. Others Ask Jeanne. Full Owner Rights.

TOS: www.caribougrid.com

Hier ein paar impressionen vom Karneval in Köln. Danke allen die ein Teil davon waren.


Here are a few impressions from the carnival in Cologne. Thank you to everyone who was a part of it.

https://youtu.be/kURgrpqVxk0?si=roTFPWcDcmihjclA

ATLAS is pleased to host the HG Safari on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 9 PM UTC. This event is brought to you by Thirza Ember https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2024/02/atlas-tv.html

ATLAS aura le plaisir d'accueillir le HG Safari Mercredi 21 Février à 22 heures, heure de Paris. Cet évènement est organisé par Thirza Ember https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2024/02/atlas-tv.html

Introducing The Magic Society. A group dedicated to magic in the metaverse. Meetings are at the Arcane Academy on Wizardry region every saturday morning. You must be a magical being to join. Elf, Fae, Pixie, Witch, Wizard, etc. Magical items designed by myself and others will be shared in the group, as well as discussions on improving life in the metaverse for magical creatures.

The Awesome Greeter. Why is this Greeter awesome? Well. It is full perm. But it also has a lot of features other greeters do not have. It gets a list of everyone in the region and if there are new people in the list then it greets them. But not like other greeters do. It greets each individual person by getting their Key and using the special function called llRegionSayTo(). This creates way less lag in the simulator, as the script only speaks to ONE person and doesn't llRegionSay for the entire sim to hear. Normally people use llRegionSay, instead of llRegionSayTo, which is a lot more laggy. Another reason it's so great, is it plays a nifty little alert, and it updates the list every 5 seconds. If someone leaves it removes their name from the people-that-are-here list within 5 seconds. Then it will greet them again when they come back with a nice pleasant tone. It's at cyberdatastorm.com:8002:Wizardry. Once you set it down and leave it alone, you can make it invisible or tiny or stick the script & the sound in some other statue or something.
Many greeters use laggy llSensorRepeat() function with a short range. But really don't you want someone to be greeted whether they tp into the middle of your grid, or on some far corner?

It took me about 3 years and 3 grids to finally get this castle built. Starborne Keep will take some time to explore. There is so much to see in The Land Of Xzar, plan to stay awhile. Please, don't just stand there and cam. You won't hear the sounds of the land and you won't see the details. You can get a notecard with Landmarks to help you get around at the landing. Use them, walk around, explore. If I am on, say hi. Strangers are only friends you have not met yet.

New out at the store: Woohoo Armchair
Named it after the couch that's already in the store, because of the same look, but some different animations. Sits up to 2 people with +200 animations and 9 different textures to choose from!
Local Uber: hop://playground.darkheartsos.com:8002/Darkhearts Boutiques/358/367/23
Other TP Options: https://opensimworld.com/hop/91802
Ps. Yes, it rezzes the screen that the Game pads 😛

hg.twiztidtimezgrid.com:8602:Awakening
Darkness cannot survive in the LIGHT! Please shine a LIGHT on the evil that is permeating and destroying our lives and this world.
Visit AWAKENING and collect your own Light Bearer Lantern along with all the links and please share far and wide.
Collectively we can dismantle this evil and restore PEACE on Earth. It starts with each and everyone of us.

At Marsala Al Kohav, you can find all kinds of things from architecture to landscaping and everything in between. While you are there, use the teleport board to come visit my little shop where you will find things like this. Love and Light! ~Star~
https://opensimworld.com/hop/89576

A special thanks to Ellen for all this unique and wonderful content! Welcome to Warehouse 13! Where you can get hundreds of bodies, clothes, houses, & etc Things not even seen in the metaverse before! NEW! AWESOME! AMAZING! A MUST SEE! cyberdatastorm.com:8002:SandBox

I'm *thrilled* to finally bring you this one. Has taken me a while because it's PACKED with cute props (90!) that make very nice static scenes, and very funny situations. If it wasn't enough, it was more than 1300 new animations (I bet you haven't seen most before!).
Uber: hop://playground.darkheartsos.com:8002/Darkhearts%20Boutiq...
Other TP options: https://opensimworld.com/hop/91802

Dear friends of NewLifeItaly,

Today we proudly end this extraordinary musical journey, our passionate tribute to the Sanremo Festival. Four unforgettable evenings filled with music and friends that made each note even more special.
I would like to extend a sincere thank you to each of you for making this unique and extraordinary event possible.

A warm applause goes to our exceptional DJs Tombeur, Adry, and Angel Dark – you were truly amazing, creating a soundtrack that will linger in all our hearts. Thank you!
A special thanks to our talented friend Luna Nera, whose voice touched the depths of our souls with her volcanic passion for music. Also, heartfelt gratitude to the sweet Anamari, the most beautiful backing vocalist ever, for her dedication, friendship, and the laughter she brings us every day. Thank you, Ana!

I take this opportunity to express my gratitude to Adry, who has always gave me freedom without limiting any project or initiative, supporting my stubbornness with generosity. Thank you for trusting me and appreciating me over the past twenty years.

A heartfelt thank you goes to the Alternate Metaverse Grid friends for their exceptional participation. Clifford Hanger and Cataplexia Numbers, you are extraordinary individuals, genuine and always ready to support a friend when needed.
Your friendship is a precious gift, and I am grateful for it. Thanks also to Ted Junior, an exceptional friend.

Forgive me for extending my thanks, but it is necessary.
With the AMV friends, we will meet again on March 7th for the AMV International 2024 event, ready to share new moments of music, joy, and fun together.
Thank you, thank you, thank you all for the emotions we have shared. I look back at these four evenings with many beautiful memories, each one more intense and precious than the last.
I sincerely thank you all for making these evenings so special.

I hug you all warmly.

Mariacazzetta

Dear friends and music enthusiasts, it is with great joy that we invite you to the final evening of our tribute to the Sanremo Festival at the Ariston Theater of NewLifeItalia. This evening, February 5, at 12.30pm (S.L.T), we will immerse ourselves in memories, listening to the Festival's greatest hits from 1980 to 1990.
Our esteemed friend DJ Tombeur will host the evening, promising an experience full of emotions, with a special touch the presence of our guest Luna Nera, who will perform live for you.
Don't miss this extraordinary event!
We are waiting for you to share this unforgettable evening together.
An affectionate hug to everyone,
Mariacazzetta.

Smart attire is required.

AWAKENING Now Open
Confronting and shocking but the truth needs to be shown. Use Media if you wish to listen to any of the videos - there are a few videos for viewing.
You can click on objects for notecards with links

A gift is located [use the teleport] along with a box of all the links to do your own due diligence.

If you have lost a loved one recently or you are injured due to mandates, AWAKENING will no doubt trigger you - that is understandable. There are a few displays that may be too difficult for people to see, especially if a loved one has been lost.

There are gardens to relax in, to pray, to take time out and just be.

Please know there is a global community out there waiting for you - reach out and open up and please know you are not alone.

United as One Humanity ♥

Dear friends and music lovers,

We are pleased to invite you to the musical event inspired by the Sanremo Festival, the most loved festival in Italy! Join us for an unforgettable evening dedicated to the passion for music with our DJ Adry, scheduled for Tuesday 30 January at 12.30pm SLT on newlifeitaly.net:8002:SanRemo. This special event promises to take you on an exciting journey through different musical genres, from 2001 to 2010, bringing together talented artists for a night of rhythm and harmony.

Event Details:

Dates: Tuesday 30 January
Time: 12:30pm SLT
Location: newlifeitaly.net:8002:SanRemo
Dress code: elegant attire
We would be honored by your presence to celebrate musical diversity and enjoy an evening filled with good music and great company.
We can't wait to share this unique musical experience with you. Get ready to sing and create unforgettable memories!

I hug you all,

Mariacazzetta
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Hello everyone, hope everyone came good into the new Year 2024.

Yes, we still working on the Mall but as always Real Life crossed our Plans :)

We just released new Stuff for Gianni and Athena, as well as Tattoos!
Feel free to come around and check them out.

We opened our Winter Wonderland as well on Christmas. You had allready check it ? We just made a custom Ropeway inspired by the Ropeway Oberwiesenthal in Saxony/Germany.

Have a great Sunday.
Amelia & Hertha

This is the small farm at Black White Castle. It's still missing a few chickens. I have to make sure I find some that lay white eggs and not brown ones ... ;)
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Das ist die kleine Farm auf Black White Castle. Ihr fehlen noch ein paar Hühner. Ich muss aufpassen, dass ich welche finde, die weiße und keine braunen Eier legen ... ;)

Bonjour à tous. Cela fait quelques temps aujourd'hui que je traine sur cette petite planète qu'est OSGRID. J'ai un peu de mal avec certaines choses comme beaucoup de gens j'imagine. Je lis parfois vos posts, vos écrits et je suis horrifiée de voir avec quel malin plaisir vous salissez ou pire vous dénigrez les gens ou les choses. C'est affolant. Aucune âme, aucune face. Alors bien sur j'ai comme tout le monde eu mes coups de colère mais heureusement pour ma santé mentale ca ne dure pas.
Nous avons la chance d'être sur une planète ou tout est gratuit bon sang! Avec les mêmes avantages que sur SL et manifestement ce que j'en lis, et hélas, constate les mêmes inconvénients! Expliquez moi : quel est ce démon qui vous rends jaloux parce que XX a fait un plus joli décor, ou plus grand, ou plus complets?? Quelle importance vraiment??? Est ce votre égo surdimensionné qui vous pousse à dire je veux plus de trafic que lui/elle? Quel intérêt?
Et la encore pire : en quoi la façon de s'habiller ou d'être d'une personne vous regarde?? Cela vous choque les nus? cela vous choque qu'elle ne mette pas de culotte? houlà !!! Mais faut consulter la!! ca relève de la psychiatrie en fait.
NOUS SOMMES AVANT TOUT DES AVATARS.
Après, bien sur que la personne qui l'anime est vraie. Mais on s en fou de savoir si son avatar est petit, grand, gros, vert, jaune, ou s'il met des culottes de grands mères ou rien! Ca change la personne que vous êtes de mettre un jeans ou un jogging? Vous vous habillez comme sur le jeu en RL ? Nan parce que la chapeau bas vous devez avoir de sacrés jolies gambettes mesdames et des sacrés corps d'athlètes messieurs! Vu la longueur des jupes et les chemises ouvertes que vous mettez sur os!! Arrêtons L'hypocrisie collective s'il vous plait!
La vie est courte l'avez vous aussi oublié? Votre RL ne vous suffit pas pour le coté sombre? la maladie les factures ?
Je pensais que sur SL le problème venait des Français hé bien non pas du tout. Dans tous les pays manifestement il y a un lot d'abrutis. Et fort heureusement aussi de très belles personnes.
Alors je vais rester dans ma petite grotte avec mon mari et quelques personnes charmantes que j'ai peu rencontrer. Je vais continuer à rêver... je rêvais d'un autre mooonde.....

... Well, all laundry must be dirty if ti needs laundring, huh?
This dirty Laundry furniture comes with lots of fun animations, including some against wall. It comes with some mesh decor as well.
Uber: hop://playground.darkheartsos.com:8002/Darkhearts Boutiques/390/351/23
Or for those from HG: https://opensimworld.com/hop/91802

Bad news (good news for all you Linda Kellie haters): Zadaroo seems to be offline.

Good news (bad news for all you Linda Kellie haters), in case you haven't heard it yet: The Zadaroo content has been uploaded to the Internet Archive late last year.

Find it this way: https://archive.org/search?query=zadaroo

Also, I've just heard the recommendation to take local copies.

* Needful Things *
The store is due to open soon. Or is it already? It's worth a visit, even if the store owner has a strange offer for his customers ...
* Needful Things *
Der Laden soll bald eröffnet werden. Oder ist er es schon? Ein Besuch lohnt sich, auch wenn der Ladeninhaber ein merkwürdiges Angebot für seine Kunden bereit hält ...

Happy New Year! I have added 1 Nordic House, 1 Nordic Cabin, a Winter House, and cute little carriage to the Starchild Shoppe. Doors are scripted but the rotation is not the best :( The House comes with the front and back platform "linked", and the Carriage with a couple of decorations.
Uber: https://opensimworld.com/hop/91776 (Yes, because apparently I s*ck at creating links directly to the store :( )

I don't make New Year's resolutions. I make a New Year's wish list. Here are a few wishes from thousands collected from 154 different countries.
• "I wish that the climate crisis will end."
• "I want the war to end in Ukraine and my father will come back home and live under the peaceful sky."
• "I wish for the world to be a little less homophobic and a lot more accepting in 2024."
• "I wish for a year when I finally have the courage to do the things I'm scared to do and achieve the things I've dreamt of."
• "My wish is to become financially stable, but also take my mom on her bucket list trips."
• "I wish to see my 99th birthday and make it to my granddaughter's wedding in September!!"
• "My wish is that my wife be pain free, happy, healthy and come to know how truly special she is."
• "My wish is for my dad to never forget how much I love him.
• "I wish to hug a chicken."
What's on your wish list? Also, do you have a chicken to hug? Asking for a friend.

I say this every New Year, it is the first day of a 365-day Novel, let's write a good one! As I close the chapter on this one, thank you to all those friends who stopped by and inspired me to create, I love you!