• Relay For Life - Steelhead

    The Green Fairy and the Undiscovered Country

    May 27, 2012 - By 

    Willow Leafstorm’s new music venue in Steelhead Nevermoor opened with a set of truly cathartic 80’s dance music – almost everything was a remix or a cover. And unlike some “all cover” sets, each song was… great in its own right. I heard old favorites sound new – and had completely different reactions to some of the lyrics, because I was hearing them in light of some of my most recent experiences out there in untidy, noisy, fragile RL. I stumbled into a fun game: “Kiosk Challenge.” There was a Relay For Life kiosk in the corner of the venue,…

  • Relay For Life - Second Life

    Endgame Approaches

    May 21, 2012 - By 

    Still have not been inworld much aside from attending the Steelhead StHelens volcano party, which was a much-needed distraction (and great music by DJ Fuzzball and much SQUEEE-Ing by the presumptive Missus Ortega). It was a wonderful evening. Pictures are on my inworld profile feed. It appears our dear one is in the endgame. We can only hope for comfort and peace. She is certainly not alone, and neither are we. If you can spare some Lindens, please donate generously to the American Cancer Society/Relay for Life.

  • Relay For Life - Second Life - Virtually Anything

    NPR.org » Komen Charity Ends Grants To Planned Parenthood

    February 1, 2012 - By 

    This is disturbing and so very wrong. The nation’s leading breast-cancer charity, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, is halting its partnerships with Planned Parenthood affiliates — creating a bitter rift, linked to the abortion debate, between two iconic organizations that have assisted millions of women. The change will mean a cutoff of hundreds of thousands of dollars in grants, mainly for breast exams. Link: NPR.org » Komen Charity Ends Grants To Planned Parenthood

  • Second Life - Steelhead

    #SL Fundraising: Picture Taken Down After NWN Post Gives Wrong Impression

    January 7, 2012 - By 

    For the second time this week a picture used to illustrate a Second Life news blog caused a false impression and seemed to link a respected event or charity with scandal. Yes, it’s another NWN post by Hamlet Au causing the confusion. No linky-love for him, Google amongst yourselves. The first time was bad enough. Fortunately, Au took the image down late last night or early this morning. Unfortunately his blog is widely read and the damage has already been done, not easily to be repaired by an update buried in the comments. This time, an event picture from the…