Remember to Remember, SL Music is One Way

Remember to remember today!  Today in the US is a weekend of commemoration. It is typically dedicated to those who died in war, but some extend that sentiment to all those who have passed on, and left us here to our memories.  Collectively, so many have contributed to our daily lives, particularly for those who have been blessed with good mentors.  Some come into virtual worlds like Second Life, and create their own families to fill or complement their needs and desires.

I am not going to commemorate or even celebrate war here today.  Conflict comes in many forms, and there is always a cost to any freedom.  I know many people have given their life on behalf of civil rights.   Those struggles continue today.    Some of our struggles might seem small to others, but for each of us, there are burdens we need to put behind us.  Ghosts that bind us to the past.  Reflect on what has been, honor those who have contributed, and look toward the future.

This weekend, I say let's create memories as well  - honoring those trying to make a difference in our lives, from social justice, health care, to love for one another on every level.   In all our differences, may we cherish the diversity that makes us unique.   May we seek our commonalities rather than what separates us.

Music is a connecting force that has the power to unite us, and to bring us together into communities of hope.  May we even find ways to learn about each other through our various musical preferences, and let not that divide us either.

Let us remember those who have lived before us, and let us hope they have lived well - and truly say they have spent their life as a positive contribution in their own way, be it small or grand.

And remember, you can make a difference in Second Life, too - real people are impacted by what you do and say - and even sing!

Here's to our memories, sad and sweet.    Here's to summer on its way.
Let's make some memories! 

Join me for my radio show, Slow Bake, at noon SLT!
Belinda (top photo) is my host.   I feature a mix of songs from SL musicians, who perform (or have performed) in our virtual venues across this vast grid.  This is my 6th year doing so!

SL Live Radio, http://radiosllive.blogspot.com/
Slow Bake is hosted by SL Live Radio, most Sundays (12-2pm SLT)
DJ Studio, http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/MistyFalls/196/191/4078
Set your land in-world, http://black.neostreams.info:8167/

Slow Bakin' Those Sweet Buns!

The music scene is cookin' in your Second Life.  Have you had a chance to enjoy our so many talented artists.  Join me this Sunday for another edition of Slow Bake on SL Live.    Tune in to hear your favs and artists you haven't heard yet.  Stick around for the whole two hours or just drop by - and listen to us anywhere off and on the grid!  Take us with you anywhere! 

Okay, so 'doughnut' days are in June and November - yup they have two days dedicated to them in the grand ol' USA.   But you know hard it is to find good sticky buns in SL, so I bring you magic donuts cooked with SL love! and soaked in SL talent, with your lovely fluffy host Soncity! 

 Bring your imagination, and I will bring the baked goods!  

The Music Bakery is open at noon at Misty Falls.
SL Live Radio, http://radiosllive.blogspot.com/
DJ Studio, Misty Falls,  http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/MistyFalls/196/191/4078
Set your land in-world, http://black.neostreams.info:8167/

Day One: SL LIVE Radio

8-10-14 

Dear Diary, 

Okay, so I got off to a rough start, and had to reboot as soon as I went on air.  Go figure.  But in the end, all went well.  I have to really thank Thorn and Esme for their continual encouragement, and to my exceptional friends - partner Belinda Barnes and the awesome Kara Trapdoor for being there, cheerleading me on throughout my two hours.   Kara took some pics of me on my SL LIVE debut.   Bel is to my right, and Kara to the left.  And the music was great because the SL musicians are fantastic!   I hope to build my music collection.  Hope the listeners will help!

Soni

Following my show, our SL LIVE CEOs went off to Breakfast at Mimi's, a fashion showcase presented by Penumbra.  The after party, with Thorn broadcasting live, was a perfect fit for the festivities.  I caught a few pics of Thorn, Esme, Mimi, and Penumbra's CEO Zzoie Zee.

So you see those feet - in the sky!  

 Yup!  That's Thorn, rising to the occasion.

 And again - Careful now, Thorn.  Watch out for Mimi.

 It was a fantastic first day - with SL LIVE, being once again the life of the party!

See you on the grid listening to SL music, and next Sunday, noon-2pm SLT on SL LIVE Radio!


- Soni