It’s Monday so I am prepping my set for tonight at The Velvet. It’s a fun mix of some psychedelic rock, indie folk and blues and all sorts of songs that fall through the cracks. Not falling through the cracks are today’s Fast Five.

1. Social Media Meme: Strawberry Singh kicks off another meme that could help you connect with your blogger friends and acquaintances on the many social networks you inhabit. The more people who do the meme, the more you all will be connected. I thought her photo to illustrate the meme was a bit of genius.  Continue reading →

A bonus today, Harper Ganesvoort found a very clever (non-SL) website for dressing up a doll in the style of Erté. We fashionistas love dressing up and dress up sites have been a fun addiction. This is a great addition. And on to the Fast Five.

1. Working: I love, love, love this post from Sileny Noel. The angle of the shadow cleverly looks as through the shadow is working while she has paused and is thinking. So clever and the style and avatar are adorable, too.  Continue reading →

There is a Not-To-Be-Missed video today as well as a tutorial on landscaping, upcoming events, the weekly Single Frame Stories challenge and a fun outfit shot at a lovely mystery spot.  So much to see and do.

1. Drax Files Episode Two: Jo Yardley, 1920s Berlin  The second episode of The Drax Files is out with a tour of 1920s Berlin, interviewing the creator. She gives an overview of the many events organized by the 1920s Berlin community. She explains how she recreates interbellum Berlin in real life as well as Second Life.  Continue reading →

It’s Friday and in addition to the news that the Doctor Who 50th Anniversary episode will feature all eleven Doctors, there is big news coming about AOs in Second Life® and a bunch of fabulous outfits with great pictures, plus a fun challenge.

1. Second Life Scripting Changes: Nalates Urriah has the skinny on scriptless AOs which I imagine will do lovely things in terms of reducing script count and lag. I am not clear exactly how it will work, but I get the impression you attach an AO with scripts that set your animations, then you can detach the AO and the settings perseverate. Continue reading →