first tree.
(Well, second, if you count the feather stick tree I made for xmas.) The tree which moves some to tears of joy is in the eyes of others only a green thing that stands in the way. Some see nature all ridicule and deformity, and some scarce see nature at all. But to the eyes [...]
Future Now: Only $350
‘SixthSense’ is a wearable gestural interface that augments the physical world around us with digital information and lets us use natural hand gestures to interact with that information. By using a camera and a tiny projector mounted in a pendant like wearable device, ‘SixthSense’ sees what you see and visually augments any surfaces or objects [...]
always a work in progress.
If you observe a really happy man you will find him building a boat, writing a symphony, educating his son, growing double dahlias in his garden. He will not be searching for happiness as if it were a collar button that has rolled under the radiator. -W. Beran Wolfe (who wrote the classic 1930′s self-help [...]
end-of-year collage.
Many wonderful things to be happy and thankful for. And what a great way to start the new year and my new blog in progress. Ode to Joy by Friedrich Schiller Oh friends, no more of these sad tones! Let us rather raise our voices together In more pleasant and joyful tones. Joy! Joy, thou [...]
joy xmas card.
Art and Doc, and Kris DeMenthe being all joyous and stuff at slxmastime. (For our cards this year.)
Ice. Caledon Oxbridge.
Though I am rarely inworld on Sunday, I didn’t want to miss seeing this amazing ice carousel at Caledon Oxbridge before xmas. Nix, Martini, Kris Dementhe, and I met to take about 100 spins on (and within) this lovely build by Martini Discovolante who is also the Dean (estate manager) at the sim. Try not [...]
quit gawkin’ start talkin’
Just know, I have a strong dislike for the shallow end of social networking. And, let it not be said that I have not tried. thatisall otherthingscookin Have a nice day. (My mom used to say that when she ended conversations. lol) ;=)
let there be …
…lights. …light. …lamps. Well, lamp. My first X Street listing … woo! I wanted to do something before the end of the year in the hope that I will get motivated to get the shop done at the beginning of January. It only took me three years! *laughs* Very preetee, though. “femina” table lamp no. [...]
drunken puppets.
first in the “Drunken Puppets” series I thought I would try sculpting one of my dolls from first life for presents this year. He actually came out better than expected, which is kind of nice. *laughs* Just a few little trimmy things, and I think he’ll be good to go. I made a cute holding [...]
Slowww down, peoples, “underachievement” is really okay. ;=)
This is our holiday tree this year. Of course the one I have in first life is a tad prettier. *grins* It is really just a symbol of some of the things Doc and I talk about in our second life … simplicity, mindfulness, and finding right balance between virtual and first life. Not always [...]
“Digital Emily” (Paul Debevec presentation at TED)
I am finally catching up on some of my web reading and I’ve been waiting to see Paul Debevec‘s presentation since reading about ICT’s awe inspiring development of “Digital Emily,” a year or so ago. If you choose to follow this link back to Debevec’s presentation at TED do take a few moments to read [...]
Third Rez Day (just things)
We do not live an equal life, but one of contrasts and patchwork; now a little joy, then a sorrow, now a sin, then a generous or brave action. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson Just a few notes on things recalled lovingly from my first three years … My first vehicle “TechGirl’s Travel Pod,” by Angrybeth Shortbread. [...]
Third Berffffffffffff’day! (Friday.)
*laughs* Well, I made it to Rez Day number three (Friday!) I made a little video highlighting a few of my favorite things in both lifes: playing the ukulele (Haha. I don’t play nearly as well as Ukelilli. Maybe next year.), whistling, dancing, jumping up and down, lolol’ing, softly falling snow, cows, ice skating, snowmen [...]