The Vicar

Just Reading

Today I am sitting around reading. I love to read. I don't always get the opportunity to read things I like. I am often times asked to read this or that but today I am reading what I want.

I love books and it's hard for me to put it down if it's a mystery. I crave magazines. It's wonderful to catch up with what's going on in places I've never seen or been to. It makes me feel like I'm in touch somehow.

I don't care much for newspapers. Often times they are not organized well enough for me. I don't like when the newspaper article starts on page 2b and continues somewhere else in the paper and you have to go look for it. You have to pass articles you haven't read yet, which I always have to stop and take a look at. Then I forget about the article I started on page 2b! That is just a pet peeve of mine.

Today I'm enjoying craft magazines. They cost more than what I would like to spend on a magazine. I mean, it's a magazine not a collectible. The ones I enjoy are jam packed with "how to's" and great informative articles.

Well, my tea is ready so I'm off to enjoy my reading time. Go grab a book and...

Enjoy Life!

Grab it and Growl

What in the world does it mean? Grab it and Growl. Someone said that to me and I'm still trying to work it out. Help me out. Let me know. vivwriter@gmail.com

I'll just stand and ponder that. Maybe they said, "Grab root and growl". I know I heard "grab" and "growl". Doesn't sound friendly does it?

Oh My Teddy Bears

We are packed and ready to go. Can't go far without my little bears. I am such a big kid.... and I wouldn't have it any other way.

I'm traveling

And So It Goes

I Love this chair. Live Simply

The thought for today is 'Let things go'. I was talking to some of my friends in the online game of Second Life and we all agree. Life is too short to worry about people and things that don't matter in the big picture so let it go.

Life is about change and if you don't understand that concept it's going to be rough until you do understand it.

Grab a chair, have a seat, and think positive thoughts. Life will begin to get better and you will....

Enjoy Life!

A Summer Tale of Four Sisters, Two Rabbits, and ....

I went to a lovely reading tonight. It was called, A Summer Tale of Four Sisters, Two Rabbits, and a Very Interesting Boy. I enjoy a good story and this one was good. It was well performed too. Caledonia Skytower read the story while she enjoyed the swing. This event took place on a sim called, West of Ireland Library and Cultural Center. It is a wonderful place to visit and I enjoy the variety of events. Maybe I will see you there one evening.

I made some fresh ice cream this evening for my family. We sat outside and listened to the story and ate our version of Cherry Garcia ice cream. I love these summer nights.

Enjoy Life!

Robin Egg

Back Scratcher

Today I took my daughter to the dermatologist. During our visit, where we spent more time in the waiting room than with the doctor, I found out something interesting about my daughters doctor. He holds the Guinness World Record for "Back Scratchers". He has more than 675 back scratchers from all over the world (pictured above is only a few of them). Umm, who needs that many back scratchers? It was an interesting tidbit of information and there is a poster in the hallway of his office making it all official. It was a fun thing.

I wonder if my friends in the online game of Second Life have created back scratchers. I bet there could be a wonderful animation for that one. I'll find out and let you know.

Guess what my next magazine article will cover? If you guessed back scratchers then you guessed correctly. Look for the article in a magazine coming soon.

Enjoy Life!

Mouse World

I can't believe where I went today. It was the next best thing to being there. I went to the Second Life version of Disney World. It is called Mouse World. I didn't get to everything but I can't wait to go back and see more.

I entered Mouse World and landed next to the Monorails. I walked a little ways and received my Mickey Ears at the City Hall. I continued walking down the the city street filled with festive shops and I got a bunch of balloons.

Then what did my wondering eyes see? Yes, it was their version of Magic Kingdom. I couldn't believe it. It was lovely and as magical in Second Life as it is in Real Life.

I went to Disney World in Real Life many years ago and stayed for a week. We were meant to visit all of the parks but on my insistence we explored Magic Kingdom everyday that week. I still don't think we saw everything.

Mouse World has their version of The Carousel of Progress. I really enjoyed seeing that again. The production has been running for many years now.

Well, that was all I saw today but I hope to go back to Mouse World and see more soon. I hear the Haunted Mansion is a must see. I must say to all who were involved in creating Mouse World, thank you! I'm glad I went to that happy place.

Enjoy Life!

The Sewing Table

I LOVE the sewing table I purchased yesterday. It is all of that and a slice of cake. I really am enjoying the way it looks. I know it may not "go" with my studio but I enjoy playing on it. The sewing machine has an animation and it has sound. It is so cute the way one foot moves like it is pushing the pedal, the other leg is moving too and the arms and hands are pushing the material through. My body really does move like that when I sew. I thought there was a great deal of work put into that animation. Bree Giffen did a fabulous job on this creative sewing set.

Home Sweet Home

I went to a lovely shop today. It is called The Home Store. The address is: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Giverny/162/215/28/?title=Giverny

I was like a kid in a candy shop. There was so much to see and I wanted it all. From the quilted beds and jelly cabinet with the screened doors to the blanket chest with folded quilts. I loved it all. I was happy to see many of the items because I once had similar items in my inventory but no longer had. It gave me a chance to have them again. I did purchase many of those same items again. Having them makes me smile the way the other did too. I do enjoy looking at them so.

Kaye Robbiani is the creator of the touching artwork. I hope you go by and see objects that make you feel like you are Home Sweet Home.

Enjoy Life!

Off again...

This time, I'm off to... http://slurl.com/secondlife/Rustic%20Valley/84/215/33





Well, I packed my bags and headed out on the online game of, Second Life. I found this wonderful rustic place today. A wonderful artist, Grace Loudon, creates wonderful rustic artwork. She is a content creator and has been in Second Life since 2005.

You can guess which area was my favorite. If you guessed the kitchen, you win the coffee bean. The kitchen was my favorite place. I love kitchen gadgets, pots, plates, and anything "kitchen".

The first wonderful animation Grace has in the kitchen is "kneading the bread". I loved it! The animation included getting flour, tossing it on the dough, and kneading it. It was clever. Other animations included "using the cutting board" and "stirring a pot of soup". I simply loved the kitchen.

There are other areas in her shop and many other creations to enjoy but because I like to write, I enjoyed the scribes desk and quill. Very rustic but hence the name, Rustic Valley.

Maybe you will get a chance to visit this fabulous shop and...

Enjoy Life!

A Walk Down The Beach

I love the beach!

A Reading, a reading...

I am currently at a lovely reading tonight. The reading is on a sim called, West of Ireland. Shandon Loring (Irish at Heart) is giving a wonderful performance. He has a wonderful accent, very pleasant to listen to. He is reading Angel of the Odd and The Gold Bug.

The sim takes donations for a specific charity which I think is wonderful. They have loads of daily and weekly events. It's all very exciting. You might want to drop by and get a calendar of events.

Well, I simply must get back to Shandon. Maybe you will join me there. http://slurl.com/secondlife/West%20of%20Ireland/46/177/26

Pump your brakes

I had one of those days when I just wanted to sit still. (Yeah, I did go back on the boat but this time I took some motion sickness medicine first and that has nothing to do with my sitting still today) So much happens to me when I sit still. When I get too busy, my thoughts and ideas come so fast that I don't take the time to think them through. Today I sat still and thought some ideas through. It feels great to slow it down. Sometimes you just have to pump your brakes, slow your roll, and ....Be Still.

Enjoy Life!

umeme Serevi

Thanks umeme:)

What an adventure I had today. I went to the gallery of umeme Serevi. The artwork was absolutely fabulous. He takes pictures of avatars and does a wonderful job with them. His prices are reasonable and well worth what you get.

If you get the opportunity, I hope you will go to his gallery: http://slurl.com/secondlife/PaisleyPark/23/47/701/?title=PaisleyPark

Guess Where I went?

Guess where I went today? Give up? Well, I'll tell ya. I went to SLiteray Art and Writing Gallery. It was absolutely gorgeous. You have just gotta go.

Wicker Chairs

Today in the online game of Second Life I went shopping and found wicker chairs at the Wicker Shoppe. There was all sorts of colors and sit positions for ladies and gentlemen. There is so much to choose from so I will continue looking until I find just the right furniture set for my book. I'm enjoying the journey there.

Enjoy Life!

Gone

I love country music. I heard this song and it really made me smile for several reasons but mainly because I love Chris Cagle's voice.

Smellie What?

On my many travels in the online game of Second Life and in Real Life, I always manage to find things that make me smile.

Recently, I was driving around looking for unique shops and I ran into one that made me smile. The name of the store is called, "Smellie Bloomers". I thought what an odd name for a store. The store was gorgeous on the outside but it was closed so I couldn't find out what kinds of items they were selling. I simply loved the chairs on the porch of the store.

As I left the store, I noticed a van parked next to the store. On the back of the van it said,"Follow me to Smellie Bloomers". I wondered how many people actually did.

It dawned on me then that they probably sell FLOWERS. What a great name for a flower shop. Maybe one day I will visit and purchase some wonderful Smellie Bloomers.

Enjoy Life!

Second Life Flea Markets

I had such a lovely time shopping at the flea market this past week that I went on Second Life and did a search for flea markets. Many results came up and I had the opportunity to visit several of the flea markets in the online game of Second Life. I did not make it to all of them but I really enjoyed the great prices at the flea markets.

I loved the shopping basket. I hope you go and...

Enjoy Life!

Ahhh, The Flea Market

Today started really early for me. We drove to a flea market waaaaay out of town. It was the most fun I had at a flea market in a long time. Growing up in the city we went to flea markets on Saturday mornings. They were fun but very different from the one I went to today.

Atlantis Rising

I went to a concert tonight. It was really good and it was on the sim called, Atlantis Rising. I enjoyed the songs. The singer was Maximillion Kleene and he was really good. When in the online game of Second Life, I hope you get the opportunity to go to one of his concerts.

Next to Maximillion you might notice a cow. It was very funny to see the tipping cow every time someone gave him a tip.

The Beach

I've been enjoying the water today from the sandy dunes. I think this is the best way for me to have the best time.

I've been looking for a great chair in real life and in the online game, second life. I've discovered it's hard to find in both worlds.

I'm finished with those nylon chairs. I don't think those plastic chairs are comfortable. I really don't want to sit on a blanket or a low chair in the sand.

There is a chair out there with my name on it and I hope to find it in both worlds. If you have any suggestions please email me vivwritter@gmail.com

Enjoy Life!

The Speedy Adventure

Today I went on a water adventure. I went on a speed boat. It was a very fast speed boat.

While I really had a wonderful time, I must say I learned something very important today. I don't want to be in the water. I don't want to be on the water. I simply want to look at the water. So, if I was entertaining any ideas of going on a cruise, today those thoughts died.

It is so difficult to look cool when your stomach is in turmoil. As I walked back to the house, I still felt the waves of the ocean. Even as I write this I am feeling queasy. I think I'm going to get somewhere quiet and "Be Still".

Maybe I should just stick to pontoon boats.

The Vineyardsl

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Tin%20Teddy/214/64/24

I love the vineyards in my area. I love to drive by them but I really love to go in and walk through them. In August and September I pick grapes and have a lovely time doing so.

Yesterday a beautiful couple had their wedding at the wine vineyard nearby. They spent their first night of marital bliss in one of the romantic cottages designed for newlyweds.

While there are no grapes to be picked right now, it is still a lovely sight to see and a beautiful place to wander around. I sat in the vineyard today with a glass of grape slushie and was delighted by everything I saw. The promise of a bountiful Fall is on its way! What a lovely thought.

When I came home I wondered if Second Life had any vineyards. So I did a search and I haven't come up with any thus far but I asked a few friends about it.

I did find Tin Teddy Garden Centre. They sell wonderful objects so you can make your own grape vineyard. That was fun. Maybe I'll find some vineyards on my travels. If I do, I will post a few pictures.

Enjoy Life!

Julia Hathor

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Summersgate/219/20/24/?title=Summersgate

I love to highlight my favorite artists in the online game of Second Life. I highlight Julia regularly because she is always coming out with new things. She has got to be one of the hardest working artists in Second Life. It's not like she is just throwing this stuff out there either. Her work is really well detailed and intensely great.

Today I went to another one of her houses. It was absolutely wonderful! I would love to have this house in real life. Above are pictures of the house but they really do not do it justice. You simply must go in world to really appreciate the hard work Julia puts into her creations.

Simply said, there is no artist like Julia in Second Life. I hope you stay around for a long while and stay kind.