In Praise of Prims
For all the power of sculpts and mesh, there is something democratic, inclusive, and even magical about the humble prim.
Mom’s Memories About the Storm of ’43 by Veyot
Do you remember that big storm of “43? I had just come back from town doing the shopping. I had stopped in Woolworth’s and picked up some new sheet music, I think it was “Mairzy Doats” and “You’ll Never Know Just How much I love you.” ‘Mairzy Doats’ was fun …
Seond Life Safety
Heya all! One small change in the sL Safety class It is going to be from 6 pm – 7pm. So it is Tuesday June 9 from 6 pm -7 pm At Maria 3 Thanks all and I hope to see people there! (I give gifties)
Campus Tour (Welcome to Medici University)
I shot a little video today from the passenger seat of Claire Namiboo’s Campus Shuttle. It’s a nice peek at some of the studios on campus on 24 May ’15.
Storyboards Finale: MU Collaboration – By Pearl Grey and Art Oluja
Pearl Grey and I have enjoyed collaborating to bring you the next (and last) group of story pictures. SL is such a rich source of inspiration for writers, and when you peek into a different world of imagination waiting to unfold in your own words, well how can you …
Pearl, Elle, Newton, Oona, Myra & The BAOC Award
For the past 10 weeks some of the most outstanding avatars on the MU campus have been passing the BAOC trophy to each other. Here’s the newest 5.
Man, Woman and Dog Story Board Collaboration
Oona, Elle, Paypabak, Veyot & Neeva write stories inspired by a new series of images from Pearl Grey.
Writer’s Lounge at Tullia!
The Writer’s Lounge at Tullia is now open! Come relax, drink, interact, share ideas, play, discover!
Lucia and the Slepford Zombies
Lucia angrily stubbed out her cigarette. She reapplied her lipstick carefully. She didn’t really like the shade but no one could be too damned picky these days, not unless they were one of the wealthy, powerful bastards that lived in the pod stations several miles above the earth.
BAOC Award of the Week Recipient: Myra
The BAOC award is a way for fellow students to say, I see what you’re doing and I appreciate your work. Sort of a virtual hug to pass on. And this week, I’d like to hug Myra.
MU Photo Collections
MU now has 5 flickr photo groups. Please join the 4 open groups and add your pix to the one most appropriate group!
Oona’s cry for help.
MU is incredibly important to be. Why? Because I didn’t consider myself an artist before I came to MU. Now, I do. That’s an amazing thing. It might sound a bit histrionic, but it’s true: MU has made me an artist.
Long Distance Relationship, a photo essay
A meditation in photos on Long Distance Relationships from Feels Empty.
“Margaret and Me” – A Poem by Pearl
Oh my darling brother. I don’t want to stay. I don’t want to go. Here they keep saying that I’m too slow at managing the operating system of this body and the rules for getting ahead in this culture. Or words to that effect. I guess I could leave. I’d …
Medici University 5 Simple Rules
5 simple rules to empower all MU learners to have a great experience here
Ponte Vecchio with Edie
Back in 1564, my dad built the “Vasari Corridor” along the Ponte Vecchio (medieval bridge across the river Arno) so he could get from the Palazzo Vecchio to the Palazzo Pitti without getting assassinated. On Sunday, Edie and I were hanging out on the PV. A sketch artist made portraits of us.
Poetry In Three Dimensions – Neeva Torok
Words and Prims Both lighter than ordinary Matter Both colored Twisted Tortured Flung Building blocks They combine With neighbors Forming bridges As easily as walls Have you noticed Delete key Works the same Word or prim Have you noticed No takebacks Once given away I want to be a poet …
Creativity Next Door: Oona
Theres always something going on over at Oona Nostra’s studio at MU [Nostradamus 1]. I usually pass by to admire all her chairs (I’m not sure, but I think they’re breeding) or to jump off her roof (there’s an urban legend that if you do it right you’ll bounce right …
MU/Stories Welcome!
Chances are, you’ve seen me around here, maybe even engaged me in a quick chat. If not, rest assured I have perved you from the rooftop of my studio at Tullia 1. See this as a more formal introduction. But where my writers at? Don’t get me wrong, I …
Creativity & Cyberart
An interesting contest is being held at LEA12, The Paradise of CyberPolis, asking what is CyberArt? featuring entries from MU learners and more SL artists!