Happy New Year!

They say life in Second Life is six times faster than real life, and that means that since I've written here last, there have been enough items to cover a year and a half. Let's bullet point a few:

--My term ast leader of the Representative Assembly of CDS ended November 1. The term was productive and busy, and I am proud of the work that was done. For many reasons though, it is no longer healthy for me to be part of the CDS community. If you'd like to know more, we can talk privately. Most of my land there is for sale.

--Al Andalus continues to thrive. The Gonzaga University Sim relocated to join our estate, and now host the Aurora Hall and Theater. We'll have a dance there after the holidays! The Montserrat Abbey connects the Gonzaga sim to the Al Andalus sims, and the effect is very much like real life Granada, where the Alhambra sits just apart from the modern city.

--Arizona State University, through Kaseido Quandry, will be conducting a class from the Almunecar sim this term. These university affiliations help us meet the educational mission of our sims, as we continue to learn about how democracy can work in virtual worlds.

--Ischia is the new home of A Little Romance Horses and Equestrian Supplies. Okay, there aren't actually any supplies for sale yet, but Satir has created a lovely barn! And, not unlike my experience with Ozimals bunnies, the Amaretto horses have captured my heart and make it a little hard to let them go. The herd is a bit out of hand though, so if you want some pretty horses, come see me!

Rose seems to have lost some of her delight in the virtual world, but she's not a quitter. 2011 has much potential; I'm looking forward to what it holds.

Happy New Year!