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Our second cohort of Affiliate Trainee Teachers joined us at the School for a week on intensive training.
©2022 The Royal Ballet School. Photographed by Rachel Cherry.
1. A weed is just a flower in the wrong place #4, 2. Amethyst., 3. _DSC0100, 4. Several Fritillaria meleagris 'Snake head', 5. The Magical Mushroom, 6. Springtime in a small town..., 7. liliac house, 8. Purple Haze..., 9. i miss her immobility, 10. Windows, 11. caryndrexl-thewriter, 12. purple on display, 13. 0708 vM 80315, 14. purple window, 15. magical, 16. twirling, 17. Purple House, 18. Georgie, 19. I feel so pretty♪, 20. One little visitor..., 21. bedroom-corner, 22. content, 23. Mozartstrasse, 24. sitting pretty, 25. Our little "Heide"-princess
Long time no see - I was somewhere hidden - not able to access the computer for a while. Will be back tomorrow with a lot of pictures and thanks for all the wonderful things that arrived at my doorstep during this time of absence!
Off to bed until tomorrow with these hopefully uplifting purple mosaic
Created with fd's Flickr Toys.
Second hand items outside the thrift store on the way to Tulse Hill. Still selling, still holding down the rent.
Our second cohort of Affiliate Trainee Teachers joined us at the School for a week on intensive training.
©2022 The Royal Ballet School. Photographed by Rachel Cherry.
Deputy Mayour of Wolverhampton, Councillor Councillor Greg Brackenridge, was invited to open the new Wilko's store in Wolverhampton's Mander Centre.
Our second cohort of Affiliate Trainee Teachers joined us at the School for a week on intensive training.
©2022 The Royal Ballet School. Photographed by Rachel Cherry.
The northern wall of the forecourt is formed by the second Great Pylon which stands 105 feet wide and 40 feet tall. It is set at a different angle than the first Pylon. An incline plane of shallow steps leads to the gateway between the towers.
On the left, or western tower, Ptolemy XII offers incense and dedicates sacrificial animals to Horus, Hathor and other gods. Above this are two small reliefs, horribly mutilated, depicting this king presenting a wreath to Horus and Nephthys and offering incense and pouring water on an altar in the presence of Osiris, Isis and Horus.
On the right, or eastern tower, there are similar scenes but in a much better state of preservation.
After the murder of his father, Osiris, Horus grew to manhood and overthrew the enemies of his father. Horus, as Pharaoh of Egypt, became the ancestor of all succeeding kings. It was therefore essential that each pharaoh on his accession should be recognized as a true descendant of Horus.
At the base of the eastern tower, part of the granite foundation of the original island protruded and this was carved into a stele on which Ptolemy VI Philometor, and his queen Cleopatra II stand before Isis and Horus. This stela was faithfully transferred to the new island with the rest of the temple. An inscription refers to the grant of the Dodekaschoinoi made to Isis, which brought the priests of Philae into parity with those of Elephantine. Dodekaschoinoi is a Greek word for "twelve schoinoi" A schoinos equaled about seven miles. It is not a measurement of area, but rather length, so presumably this meant that their foundation estate to finance the temple extended for about seven miles along the Nile River, including the arable land.
Lots of pictures in my files that haven't been loaded. Too many places, too many parties... a blur of events just flashing past my avie eyes reminds me that I need to get back to work!
I've been building again. It's a nice way to just refocus on the beauty of the Second Life landscape making my rivers and waterfalls.
Some of the dj's send me url's to their stream so I listen, dance and build alone in the late night. Special thanks to Mr Widget & Jungle Vacano for their streams. I bet they didn't know I was building and dancing to their mixes. Sweet!
I made this small waterfall a few nights ago. Minimalist was the focus. I was trying for a more graphic, stylized look instead of my more normal natural attempts.
Laying in my sleeping bag, stars high in the sky, the Linden sky is peaceful and beautiful at night.
Second Presbyterian Church, 2001 Market St., Wheeling, WV (Has had other identities; currently vacant)
The kindness and love that I experience in Second Life far out weighs the negative drama that sometimes occurs between avies. We are people behind our artfully designed avatars. And with this community, sometimes, people have conflicts that can be overwhelming.
I don't like to feel rage for anyone or any circumstance, so I search for beautiful places to meditate and to focus once again on the positive energy in this place.
Sometimes, I find it in music and other times I find it in a singular vision or an artist. This past week, I needed to find spiritual nourishment and Second Life did not disappoint me.
I arrived at LA 2019 City with a haphazard LM that didn't arrive at the destination of the club. Several of us were left standing wondering what had gone wrong. I saw Billynom8 and he manged to fly up to the 2,351 meter mark. He so graciously tp'ed me to the party. That was my first contact with pure kindness. Thank you Billy!
DJ Voyager Xue was pounding the hardcore. Deep inside me, I let the music just take over to numb the negative away. I must come back to this place, the club was very cool.
Xavier donned his enormous white wings and enveloped me in his angelic protection. We had to go to Organica. One of the most spiritual musical places full of loving people in SL. DJ Qee was there and we just became lost in the beautiful sounds of psy and goa.
Montana sent us a tp to hear Joaquin Gustav, a live musician who plays flamenco guitar. Next to the ocean, Sasi's club presents a beautiful and casual setting for Joaquin's music. Unpretentious, his flamenco music captures your spirit and brings you to exotic places far away. We danced in each others arms on his musical notes.
But, my soul and spirit needed more. Both Xavier and I come from Catholic backgrounds. I asked him if he would go to church with me. So off we went in search of beautiful churches. I especially love stain glass windows and I am enchanted by religious art.
We found Walsingham Church with its simple interiors, St Paul and its large stained glass windows, the sweet gilt display of the blessed child at St George and the wonderous Basilica Cardinale. Basilica was stunning with stain glass, ornate alter and prayer pews for the patrons. I loved it here and we stayed for about an hour.
I felt refreshed. And I wanted to see art. Cherry had sent a tp to Galerie Francane, so I arrived ready. Colorful psy art and photographs lined the walls, but I was enchanted with the waterfall and river sculpture. Very spiritual with a reverence for nature and water. I loved it.
Evening came and Xavier and I headed for the special Sunday evening ballroom dancing at Phantom Rose Opera House. We danced among patrons enjoying several operatic selections. The music was divine. And we ended up almost being the last ones to leave.
Next stop in our ballroom attire was Bella Vida Velvet Jazz Lounge. I love this place for the world music it always plays. DJ Jen Noel plays here frequently as well as DJ Angelsmoon. Angelsmoon was spinning tonight with his special mixes of Moroccan, Indian and electronica fusion. I was truly in heaven at this point with his world music. I simply love his sound.
We ended out evening at Garden of Dreams locked in an embrace by the river. This is a very spiritual place with a reverence for all things natural. A glorious river flows through the sim with each area set aside for meditation and reflection. We have been here several times just to renew ourselves and our commitment to each other.
Second Life is truely a blessed place full of life's hardships and rewards. I am reminded that this small world is definitely a reflection of the larger one we live in... and I appreciate the kindness and beauty here very much.
The A List! has settled into a nice niche of wonderful people, clubs, djs, musicians, sim owners, event planners, artists and creators.
But, the best part is that now both Xavi and I have our own resource for the best of the best in Second Life. I just wait to see that orange A List logo pop up and I know it's either going to be an outrageous party, an elegant ballroom affair, live music or a peaceful exploratory evening on a beautiful sim.
Bella Vida has disco night each month. They redecorate the place to reflect the times. It's always fun to pop in on that one.
Dance 4 Life is one of the newer clubs in Second Life. High above the NYC skyline on the rooftop, you can dance your night away in a beautiful, urban setting.
The other night I stopped off at TrueHouse. True to it's name, the house was sweet and fine. I stayed for quite a while... only taking one picture, 'cause the music was so good... I was so chilled.
DJ Benny Klang was at Haad Rin the other night. From Germany, Benny mixed some great tunes for the beach crowd there that night.
Daemon! We always shout when we hit the floor at Derailed on Sub Zero. Along with dj's Ware & Blabbermouth, DJ Daemon Chadeau is one of our favorite noize makers. We always have a great time there.
DJ Tasty was spinning late one night over at Electro Violence. So I hit the tp for a brief break from building. Always a great way to refocus on the build!
WET Builder Robertson sent a tp with a plea that he needed to take a break. Blackhearts club is a favorite for the 80's music lovers. DJ Thalie was spinning and I always love her sets.
Speaking of dj's, I just love DJ Space Grelling. He and Harriet greet everyone with a friendly smile and shout. And his sets are just so fun. I swear I could hang out at alt7 all day long! LOL!
Check out Bay Vista Live Music scene where you might catch Maxmillion Kleene singing his sweet songs with that mesmerizing voice. I stopped off one day, sitting at the table listening.
And finally, for those who need a romantic evening locked in each other's arms, head towards the legendary, Avilion Ballroom.
PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 24, 2016) CH-53E Super Stallions from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361 prepare to land on the USS Makin Island (LHD 8) flight deck. Makin Island is underway off the coast of Southern California. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 1st Class Mathew J. Diendorf/Released)