tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32005147924285698412024-03-18T23:42:17.894-04:00RedGoddess & Co. in Second LifeThis blog covers all Red-related events in Second Life (sometimes rl)that I produce and interviews I conduct. Check out my posts regularly:)RedGoddesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06687445057664953051noreply@blogger.comBlogger101125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3200514792428569841.post-68369553382806388802015-11-22T16:30:00.000-05:002016-01-30T15:10:57.268-05:00Talk! with Marie Presents Musician-Songwriter @JamesOlmos<div class="KonaBody player-description">
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Olmos joins Marie on the show to share his inspirations, music and
photography. James performs monthly at Gallery Rouge to a packed house.
Make sure to check out his
website for shows.<br />
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<a href="http://jamesolmos.com/" target="_blank">About James Olmos</a><br />
<strong>Songwriter & Photographer</strong> finds creative outlets
through life's moments. His inspiration and muse, along with his medium
often changes as he discovers and crosses new paths. His social network
posts range from songs he's written, photographs captured and <strong>blog ramblings</strong> about his philosophical thoughts and life's moments. He also enjoys a healthful lifestyle and passionate about <strong>obstacle course racing</strong> (OCR), mud runs, trail runs and the all-out, kick ass times while breathing, living and journeying through life's moments.<br />
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<a href="http://www.blogtalkradio.com/talkwithmarie/2015/11/08/talk-with-marie-presents-gentle-heron-virtual-ability-idrac-in-second-life" target="_blank">Marie interviews</a> Gentle Heron of <a href="http://www.virtualability.org/" target="_blank">Virtual Ability</a> in Second Life. Virtual
Ability, Inc. is a non-profit based in Colorado. Its mission is to
enable people with a wide range of disabilities by providing a
supporting environment for them to enter and thrive in online
virtual worlds like Second Life. November 13-14 is the <span style="line-height: 1.6em;">International Disability Rights Affirmation Conference. The theme is: </span><span style="line-height: 1.6em;">It’s
All About the People. Listen in to learn more about Gentle's work,
Virtual Ability, Inc and the upcoming conference. Make sure to check out
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Brianna Beresford and Katsii Tennen about the mission of the
organization, how to get involved and upcoming fundraiser on
Saturday, October 17 from 12:00p-6pm slt. If you are in Second Life,
make sure to join us to support this life saving organization. <br />
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<a href="https://bethematch.org/" target="_blank"> About Be The Match</a><br />
For the thousands of people diagnosed every year with
life-threatening blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma, a cure
exists. Over the past 25 years Be The Match ® , operated by the National
Marrow Donor Program ® (NMDP), has managed the largest and most
diverse marrow registry in the world. We work every day to save lives
through transplant. Check out the Be The Match website for ways to get
involved today: http://www.bethematchfoundation.org/goto/BWBTM<br />
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Today's guest on <a href="http://tobtr.com/7973197" target="_blank">Talk! with Marie</a> is microfiction writer John Paul Mahofski. He re-launched his blog, <a data-cke-saved-href="http://www.microfictionandmore.blogspot.com/" href="http://www.microfictionandmore.blogspot.com/" style="color: #0782c1;" target="_blank">mircrofiction and more</a> to share more stories with his fans. Listen in to hear some of his recent short stories. We discuss our admiration of authors Lydia Davis (recent <span style="line-height: 20.8px;">Can't and Won't) and Douglas Kennedy.John Paul recently read </span><span style="line-height: 20.8px;">The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt.</span><span style="line-height: 20.8px;"> T</span><span style="line-height: 20.8px;">he song of the day is Silent I Fall by </span><a data-cke-saved-href="http://www.jamesolmos.com" href="http://www.jamesolmos.com/" style="color: #0782c1; line-height: 20.8px;" target="_blank">James Olmos</a><span style="line-height: 20.8px;">. Right after the show, I'm heading to The Refuge in </span><span style="line-height: 20.8px;">Second Life to hear </span><a href="https://soundcloud.com/padula-bing" style="line-height: 20.8px;" target="_blank">Tukso Okey</a><span style="line-height: 20.8px;"> performs live at 4pm slt. </span></div>
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RedGoddesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06687445057664953051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3200514792428569841.post-72016412510840903912015-09-06T18:00:00.000-04:002016-01-30T13:22:38.382-05:00Talk with Marie Presents Writer Bonchance Longfall<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://www.blogtalkradio.com/talkwithmarie/2015/09/06/talk-with-marie-presents-poet-bonchance-longfall--musician-lindsey-sterling" target="_blank">On today's show</a>, Marie interviews Bonchance Longfall from Second Life. He shares some of his poetry and Cheritas live. Lindsey Sterling is the featured musician. <br />
About <a data-cke-saved-href="http://www.lindseystirling.com/" href="http://www.lindseystirling.com/music/" target="_blank">Lindsey Sterling </a><br />
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Stirling is one of the biggest artist development breakthrough stories
in recent years. A classically trained violinist from Gilbert, AZ,
Lindsey has entered a futurist world of electronic big beats and
animation, leaping through the music industry with over 675 million
views on YouTube, Billboard chart-topping hits and sold out tours
worldwide.<br />
Lindsey’s self-titled debut album featured twelve
original tracks; including the viral smash “Crystallize,” which has
racked up over 97 million YouTube views. The album has sold over 350,000
copies in the US without the backing of a major label, and has gone
platinum in Germany and gold in Poland and Switzerland. The album
reached number one on the Billboard Dance/Electronic Chart and the
Billboard Classical Album Chart and also peaked at #22 on the Billboard
Top 200.RedGoddesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06687445057664953051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3200514792428569841.post-35018386870417780112015-08-23T18:30:00.000-04:002015-08-29T13:39:27.702-04:00TALK! with Marie Presents Gina Singer/Songwriter Chavez 2015 Austin Musician of the Year<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Today's show features Musician <a data-tracker-action="http://ginachavez.com/" data-tracker-category="EpisodeOutboundLink" data-tracker-label="http://www.blogtalkradio.com/talkwithmarie/2015/08/23/talk-with-marie-presents-gina-chavez-2015-austin-musician-of-the-year" href="http://ginachavez.com/" rel="nofollow" style="color: #1e91da; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: 700;">Gina Chavez</span></a>. Marie also shares books she's reading this week: <a data-tracker-action="http://www.leahstewart.com/" data-tracker-category="EpisodeOutboundLink" data-tracker-label="http://www.blogtalkradio.com/talkwithmarie/2015/08/23/talk-with-marie-presents-gina-chavez-2015-austin-musician-of-the-year" href="http://www.leahstewart.com/" rel="nofollow" style="color: #1e91da; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">The Myth of You & Me by Leah Stewart</a> and Simple Abundance by Sarah Ban Breathnach. <a data-tracker-action="https://twitter.com/talkwithmarie" data-tracker-category="EpisodeOutboundLink" data-tracker-label="http://www.blogtalkradio.com/talkwithmarie/2015/08/23/talk-with-marie-presents-gina-chavez-2015-austin-musician-of-the-year" href="https://twitter.com/talkwithmarie" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0099cc; font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Stay connected on twitter!</a></div>
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An eight-time Austin Music Award winner, Chavez and her band swept the 2015 awards, winning <span style="font-weight: 700;">Musician of the Year</span>, <span style="font-weight: 700;">Album of the Year</span> (Up.Rooted), <span style="font-weight: 700;">Song of the Year</span> (“Siete-D”), <span style="font-weight: 700;">Best Latin Band</span>, and the <span style="font-weight: 700;">Esme Barrera Award for Music Activism and Education,</span> while placing in six other categories.</div>
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RedGoddesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06687445057664953051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3200514792428569841.post-15642136999908040392015-06-20T12:25:00.000-04:002015-06-22T06:19:45.653-04:00The Hotel Diaries of Lola Reading, SLB12 & Live Music Events in Second Life<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's officially the first day of summer! Whoo! I'm beyond excited for some sunshine after a nasty winter. In celebration of summer, and the launch of ReadFest, I have a chance to read loads of Lola stories on Book Island. But First, we will have live entertainment from <a href="https://www.concertwindow.com/micwells" target="_blank">MrMulti and Meetu-Hannu Writer</a>, two musicians who perform originals, covers and harmonies.<br />
On Sunday, June 21, I will host the weekly open mic poetry, 11am slt at SpeakEasy & Gallery Rouge. Then at noon slt, I'll welcome back <a href="http://jamesolmos.com/" target="_blank">Musician James Olmos</a> to the stage for his heart-felt original songs and covers. This is my kind of weekend, filled with music, spoken words and friends.<br />
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In addition to poetry, stories and music, Second Life is also celebrating its 12th anniversary this month. If you're a resident in Second Life, join us! This is the perfect time to discover virtual worlds while we have so much festivities going on.<br />
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<span style="color: red;"><br /></span>RedGoddesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06687445057664953051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3200514792428569841.post-45879961858584401752015-05-02T18:30:00.000-04:002015-05-03T10:43:34.638-04:00Talk! with Marie Presents Annual ArtWalk @RaglanShire in Second Life with Organizer Karmagirl Avro<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Great <a href="http://www.blogtalkradio.com/talkwithmarie/2015/05/02/annual-artwalk-raglanshire-in-second-life-with-organizer-karmagirl-avro" target="_blank">Talk! with Marie Show</a> with special guest Karmagirl Avro, Organizer of the <a href="http://raglanshire.com/" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0099cc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">10th Annual ArtWalk from May 3-31</a>. Residents of Second Life are showing their artwork during the event. You'll see reproductions of RL artwork (painting, drawing, digital fine art, printmaking), along with SL photography, manipulated photography and sculpture.</div>
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Each year, hundreds of artist participants exhibit in spaces over several sims. This year, organizers are expecting a good turnout and will include space in the vast center park of Raglan Shire, in Heron Shire forest, and in other sims in the cluster if needed. The 2D artwork will be displayed along hedgerows around Raglan Shire, and sculpture in designated areas of the forest on Heron Shire.</div>
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In addition to regular events like Poetry Slam, Prim Charades and DJs, we have new events this month just for artwalk. W<span style="line-height: 1.6em;">e have many events including a Kite Parade (more info on that later). For more information, go to http://raglanshire.com/events/</span></div>
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RedGoddesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06687445057664953051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3200514792428569841.post-82982509078186832492015-05-01T18:30:00.000-04:002015-05-03T10:41:28.990-04:00Talk! with Marie Presents Mass Poetry Festival, Headliners Rita Dove, Richard Blanco & More<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://masspoetry.org/" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0099cc; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Mass Poetry Festival</a> is taking place from May 1-3 in Salem, MA. Listen to <a href="http://www.blogtalkradio.com/talkwithmarie/2015/04/30/mass-poetry-festival-rita-dove-richard-blanco" target="_blank">Talk! with Marie Show </a>find out about the headliners, workshops and other fun activities at the festival.</div>
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The Massachusetts Poetry Festival showcases nearly 100 poetry readings and workshops, a small press and literary fair, panels, poetry slams, visual arts, and open-air performances. Panel topics range broadly from the state of poetry, poetry and gender, book publishing, and modernism in contemporary art, to the Common Threads Reading, where contemporary poets with Massachusetts ties discuss their literary connections. More than 150 local and nationally known poets engage with thousands of New Englanders each year.</div>
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RedGoddesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06687445057664953051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3200514792428569841.post-23811051315040449232015-04-27T17:00:00.000-04:002015-04-28T18:05:38.344-04:00Poetry Reading at Fantasy Faire in Second Life<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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RedGoddess and Michael Romani were featured poets at this year's <a href="http://fantasyfairesl.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Fantasy Faire</a>. We read original poems, stories and selective works from fantasy writers. One of the poems that I shared was "<i>Red Daughter </i>by <a href="http://www.goblinfruit.net/2014/fall/poems/?poem=reddaughter" target="_blank">Alena Sullivan</a>. Prior to the event, I searched for various authors whose work reflect the theme of the event. In addition, I included <i>Lillith</i> and <i>Art </i>by Poet Morgue McMillan. I also took the opportunity to share a few short stories from the Adventures of Lola series.<br />
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After an hour of reading, we open the floor to hear from the audience. We had a wonderful audience of fellow writers and those who enjoy the spoken words. Angeljade Writer (hosts a weekly open mic poetry reading at 10 am slt) read a Maya Angelou poem. Bonchance Longfall also read some classic poems. Saffia Widdershins, one of the Faire's organizers also read a piece during the event. For those who were too shy to read aloud, I was happy to read for them. Overall, it was a fabulous event. We hope to return next year with more poems and stories. Special thanks to the organizers and sponsors of <a href="http://fantasyfairesl.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Fantasy Faire</a>.<br />
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<b><u><a href="https://fantasyfairesl.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">About Fantasy Faire</a></u></b><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #2b2b2b; line-height: 24px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Fantasy Faire 2015 is the largest gathering of fantasy designers, enthusiasts, roleplayers and performers in the virtual world. From Thursday, April 23 to Sunday May 3, treat yourself to eleven days of shopping, live music concerts, auctions, hunts, events and roleplaying as thousands of Second Life residents and creators bring their own visions together to support the American Cancer Society’s vision of a world without cancer.</span></span>RedGoddesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06687445057664953051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3200514792428569841.post-47652688148037703082015-04-26T11:00:00.000-04:002015-04-26T11:15:35.779-04:00RedGoddess Reads at Fantasy Faire Second Life<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Happy Sunday everyone! Do you want to hear the latest Adventures of Lola's stories? Today I have the great honor of reading at this year's Fantasy Faire. I'll be co-hosting with a fellow writer, Michael Romani. We both will share our own work. Then, participants from the audience can join in by reading as well. The event starts at 10am (1p Est) and ends at 12pm slt (3p Est). I hope you can come over and bask in the written word while supporting a wonderful cause.<br />
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Here's your limo: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sylvan%20of%20Spells/140/130/43<br />
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Listen in to this week's <a href="http://www.blogtalkradio.com/talkwithmarie/2015/04/25/janis-ians-the-tiny-mouse-fantasy-faire-sl-brain-pickingss-children-books" target="_blank">Talk! with Marie show</a> where I talk about books, music and current events in SL with a surprise guest. This is the final week of <a href="http://napowrimo.net/" target="_blank">National Poetry Month</a>. I've been trying to attend at least one literary event in the greater Boston area. I attended a reading by Author Maxine Hong Kingston. Today's show focuses on Janis Ian's The Tiny Mouse, Fantasy Faire in SL, <a data-cke-saved-href="http://www.brainpickings.org/2015/04/13/picture-book-biographies/?mc_cid=e72ade79a1&mc_eid=9cc29878ee" href="http://www.brainpickings.org/2015/04/13/picture-book-biographies/?mc_cid=e72ade79a1&mc_eid=9cc29878ee" style="color: #0782c1;">Brain Pickings's list of 15 children's books</a> & <a href="https://soundcloud.com/jordan-reyne" target="_blank">Jordan Reyne's Music</a>. I'm co-hosting a two-hour poetry event with a fellow writer at <a href="https://fantasyfairesl.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Fantasy Faire</a>. </div>
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<em>Brain Pickings </em>is a cross-disciplinary LEGO treasure chest, full of pieces spanning art, science, psychology, design, philosophy, history, politics, anthropology, and more; pieces that enrich our mental pool of resources and empower combinatorial ideas that are stronger, smarter, richer, deeper and more impactful. Above all, it’s about how these different disciplines illuminate one another to glean some insight, directly or indirectly, into that grand question of how to live, and how to live well.</div>
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This weekend I had a chance to listen to Musicians Eric Steffensen, Lila, Edward Lowell, Bat Masters and twostep at the Lavender field. My recent show primarily highlights<a href="http://www.ericsteffensenmusic.com/" target="_blank"> Eric Steffensen's music</a> and <a href="http://leben-lernen-kenia.org/typo3/index.php?id=6&L=1" target="_blank">Feed a Smile</a>. I host the show weekly where I discuss books, e-publishing, indie authors, independent best selling books, magazines, Second Life events and share original music and writing. To listen to past episodes and stay connected, go to my<a href="http://www.blogtalkradio.com/talkwithmarie" target="_blank"> BTR page</a>. </div>
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<a href="http://www.ericsteffensenmusic.com/" target="_blank">Music by Eric Steffensen</a></div>
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About Feed a Smile<br />
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Since January 2010 Live and Learn in Kenya NGO is also online in the Second Life virtual charity community – Nonprofit Commons. LLK operates from a virtual office where people can come in and inform themselves about our work in Kenya, look at photos and, if an LLK member is present, hold a conversation. There are real people behind all of the so-called avatars, so real conversations are held – as well as meetings – either by typing your message or by speaking over a microphone. When you log in to Second Life type either "Brique Topaz", "LLK", or "Feed a Smile" in the Search. LLK also belongs to the world-known organization Techsoup which also works in Second Life.</div>
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Book (s) Featured</div>
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Right by her Roots Americana Women and Their Songs by Jewly Hight</div>
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A Little F'Up Why Feminism is not a Dirty Word by Julie Zeilinger</div>
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Galway Kinnell A New Selected Poems</div>
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Forty-One False Starts Essays on Artists and Writers by Janel Malcolm</div>
RedGoddesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06687445057664953051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3200514792428569841.post-55365783979760830812014-10-05T11:30:00.000-04:002014-10-06T18:02:53.395-04:00Talk! with Marie Presents Musician Shannon Oherhily, Books, Poetry & Live MusicJoin <a href="http://www.blogtalkradio.com/talkwithmarie/2014/10/05/talk-with-marie-presents-musician-shannon-oherhily-books-poetry--live-music" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Marie</a> on blog talk radio to hear from writers and musicians in Second Life. Today, <a href="http://www.shannonmcmahonmusic.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shannon Oherhily </a>performs live at SpeakEasy/Gallery Rouge. Every 1st Sunday after open mic poetry, she shares her gift with a wonderful audience. If you're in Second Life, stop by the gallery for an amazing show. Check out her <a href="http://www.shannonmcmahonmusic.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a> to learn more about her and support her music. If you enjoy the segment, follow the show on BTR and twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/talkwithmarie" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@talkwithmarie</a> to get notices.<br />
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About Shannon<br />
Shannon McMahon got her first guitar at the age of nine, and wrote her first song when she was ten years old. She started performing publicly when she was 12, at church, coffeehouses and other functions.<br />
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In 1996, Shannon recorded her debut CD, Some of My Years, an independent release produced by <a href="http://www.ericgarrison.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eric Garrison</a> at China Moon Studios. The CD features 12 original songs in a contemporary folk style with a hint of country flavor. Shannon’s rich vocals are reminiscent of Joan Baez and Natalie Merchant.<br />
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Happy weekend! It's been a busy summer producing/hosting my <a href="http://www.blogtalkradio.com/talkwithmarie/2014/09/19/talk-with-marie-presents-musician-jordan-reyne-gayle-formans-book-if-i-stay" target="_blank">blogtalkradio show</a> while coordinating events in Second Life. Needless to say, my writing has taken a back seat. I'm still planning to publish a collection of Lola stories but...the editing process is longer than I anticipated. While you wait anxiously for the launch, you can listen to my radio show.<br />
This week I highlight Gayle Forman's book, If I stay. The featured musician is genre bending artist Jordan Reyne. Hope you enjoy it!<br />
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This May, the Open Mic Reading & Live Music events at Four Bridges Project celebrate its 3rd year in Second Life. We kicked off the anniversary early during NaPoWrimo (April). It's been a busy past month with all the poetry festivities in RL and SL. I attended Mass Poetry's Inspired Leadership in Boston. I then traveled to Salem, MA to participate in the Mass poetry festival which has been such annual treat for me. It was quite a trek from Boston but well worth it. I met a lot of great poets during the sessions that I attended. It's such a gift to be able to mesh my work in RL with the open mic poetry readings at Four Bridges. You never know who's going to teleport over. On May 25, Angeljade Writer joined us and read a few poems. Any1 took a gorgeous photo (see above) of AJ while lounging on the couch at SpeakEasy.<br />
I'm proud of and grateful for our three years in Second Life! I'm eager to plan more programs this summer and share the joy of poetry. You have an open invitation to visit us anytime at the Four Bridges Project.RedGoddesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06687445057664953051noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3200514792428569841.post-60603333022646182002014-03-31T21:22:00.000-04:002014-06-02T18:37:48.090-04:00Mass Poetry & National Poetry Month<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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On the eve of National Poetry month, I attended Mass Poetry's Inspired Leadership event at The Huntington Theatre in Boston. It was a well-balanced mix of leaders from Governor Deval Patrick to a throat surgeon and one of my favorite readers of the night, a Dean and Spoken Word Coach from Codman Academy. It was glorious to among a crowd of 400 on a rainy Monday night, listening to poetry. A rare experience to say the least. I commend Mass Poetry for bringing leaders together to share their favorite poems. More importantly, I'm grateful for their innovative approach to making poetry accessible to the masses. For more information about <a href="http://masspoetry.org/" target="_blank">Mass Poetry</a>, check out their website. <br />
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Lola is a closet thrift shop enthusiast. After all, one person's trash is another person's treasure. Her grandmother taught her how to bargain even in department stores because money was always tight, but for Lola the fun to was in the hunt to find hidden gems. On weekends, she scours neighborhood yard sales for random finds. While the guests at her hotel find comfort in shopping at designer stores. Lola can spend hours in messy second hand stores searching for deals. She's relaxed among other scavengers and disorganized piles. Even when Lola fails and leaves empty handed she is happy to have a had a chance to buy, the power to buy isn't always at the forefront for the working poor. Lola worries a bit now because being thrifty has become trendy. Celebrities and stylists are buying vintage for the red carpet. Her hotel guests are showing up at the same sales. Leave it to the rich and famous to glamorize other people's struggles. Lola thinks to herself, "They ruin everything."<br />
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work. The hotel subscribes to the top three women’s magazines. The guests steal
them like the little shampoo bottles in the bathrooms. The tasteless covers
repulse her, yet articles that show 769 ways to please a man intrigue her. She
wonders, if these magazines hold the answers to women's satisfaction, why are the
majority of their readers still hopelessly lost? Are there magazines that offer
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a well-known woman's magazine on housekeeping is the most reliable source of
information for all women, regardless of marital status or income. It occurs to
her that women spend as much time worrying about keeping their house clean as
they do about pleasing a man. With that kind of obsession, these magazines will
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RedGoddesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06687445057664953051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3200514792428569841.post-18121191039193931992013-12-31T23:30:00.000-05:002014-01-17T18:05:20.364-05:00Hotel Adventures of Lola: Happy New Year!Happy New Year! Thank you to all of you for making 2013 so memorable. The year came and went surprisingly fast but I savored the last few days. Don't get me wrong, it was a hectic year of juggling endless responsibilities. I squeezed in some writing and editing of the Lola stories. I appreciate your comments and support throughout the year.<br />
Besides the book, I'm working on an immersive project for readers to experience the Lola stories in Second Life. I can't say more than that. In the meantime, you can hear to latest Lola at the Four Bridges Open Mic on Sundays at 11am slt. Stay tuned for more adventures in Lola's life...RedGoddesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06687445057664953051noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3200514792428569841.post-72718445551119062062013-11-30T14:36:00.000-05:002013-11-30T14:36:31.898-05:00Hotel Adventures of Lola: Cashmere by RedGoddess<div class="gmail_default" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial; font-size: small;">
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"Damn it! I'm wearing cashmere and it's raining," says the raven hair heiress as she shakes her orange polka dot umbrella. Her Hermes scarf and bag on the counter while giving Lola two air kisses. "Oh my darling Lola," She sighs in despair. "you didn't tell me the weather was so despicable." She resembles a tanned barbie doll in distress. In spite of her dramatic flair, she clicks with Lola. Lola in the oddest way relates to her.</div>
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Mirabella, the 21 year-old daughter of a fashion mogul from Milan, has been living at the hotel since adolescence. Her parents live separate lives yet cross continents for family vacations and her birthday. They think these seasonal appearances make up for parental neglect. Naturally, Mirabella gets bored easily with stuff and men, so she buys vintage jewelry and rare paintings at local auctions. She has an affinity to old black and white family portraits. She can imagine herself sitting on her mother's lap and her dad looking adoringly at them. "C'est la vie. To yearn or fear the unknown," she often says at the end of her chat with Lola and walks away humming "qui sera, sera...' She is Lola's Hepburn.</div>
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She could buy and sell the whole damn place and the restaurants around it if she so desires. She's a daddy's girl with the usual baggage from a wealthy family. She has zero sense of control when it comes to money. This week, she bought a brand new hot pink BMW just because she saw it in a commercial. By next week, she'll hate the color with more passion than an angry bull. Lola can't fathom spending money like that on a whim but she finds it ironic that she can share Mirabella's family pain. </div>
RedGoddesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06687445057664953051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3200514792428569841.post-32821779025622540932013-10-12T21:19:00.000-04:002013-10-12T21:19:32.835-04:00Adventures of Lola: River by RedGoddess<span style="color: #222222; font-family: HelveticaNeue, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, Lucida Grande, sans-serif;">Here's the latest hotel adventures of Lola. She is in a reflective mood on this one. Hope you like and don't forget I love getting your comments, so leave one:)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11px; line-height: 15px;">Since the injuries sustained during the traumatic robbery in the hotel, chronic headaches and insomnia plague her. Lola fears the worst. Something ominous is lurking. There is no extra funds for pricey gyms or personalized diet plans. Her life is in crisis.</span></span><br />
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