Thursday, August 14, 2014

Fantasy Gay Pride - September 19-28, 2014

I got this press release through Garth Raleigh, who is one of my most prolific sources, and I am very happy to share it with you all well in advance so you can get your outfits together in time.

Garth also told me the LGBT fae community is one of the happiest and most drama-free he has encountered in SecondLife.
"Every year a small group of creators get together to create a week long celebration of everything GLBT.  Our aim is to promote acceptance of all positive sexual orientations of all genders. All sexualities are very welcome to our festival to raise awareness of these issues worldwide - all on a unique and intriguing land with creations and magic never seen before from our very talented fantasy and fae designers.

When they were first told, fairy tales were not innocent stories for children. They often dealt with themes that were definitely adult in nature. This year's presentations will cover the erotic, twisted or hidden side of the tales we've all grown up with. These are not your grandmother's fairy tales!
 
The Press Book will be published soon with lots more information and photos. Details of live music performances to be announced. 

Whinge & Pluckett - Karalia Halostar & Greville Oh, will be presenting a completely new show this year, a sequel to "The Fairy Who Loses His Wings" called "The Fascination of Cemanus"

Come and immerse yourselves in legend and wonder, ancient archetypes we all hold deep in our psyches... the curious, the strange..the challenging...the erotic! Our fae nature resonates to these strong and subtle primal earth energies; these ancient powers.

Creators this year are:
Aznana Shieldmaiden
Corkie Houston
Donn Canis
Greville Oh
Hakuin Clarity
Karalia Halostar
Qrystver Khandr
Shay Sunnyside

Aznana Shieldmaiden - Publicity Assistant
Blackdog Ashbourne  -  Technical Consultant
Greville Oh - Chief Goffer. Publicity & Performer/Singer in Whinge & Pluckett
Karalia Halostar - Musician Extraordinaire in Whinge & Pluckett
Shay Sunnyside & Aznana Shieldmaiden - Performances Organisers

Our phenomenal DJs are:
Astoria Luminos - Smokin'Hot Elven DJ,
Lysana McMillan our Sounds Siren,
Shay Sunnyside - Fae DJ of Farhaven. 
and Starhawk Starostin - The Music Master

Chiaroscuro Guardians will be Greeters as well as Security for this wonderful week.

Our Sponsors are an important element in our event. We welcome support from any group or organization that wishes to help promote understanding and acceptance of GLBT lifestyles. The celebration site will prominently display sponsor logos and contact information .

We fight for global GLBT rights - there are still countries where gays are attacked and tortured and where being gay is punishable by imprisonment or death. We are glad the movement for marriage equality is growing as more and more countries embrace and champion it. We will get there, GLBT people will be accepted everywhere - we will demand it as a fundamental human right and have a fabulous time doing just that.!

GRATEFUL THANKS TO ALL!
Greville Oh"

Wednesday, August 13, 2014

Picture of the Day - 162

Falling
"Falling" Photography by Nigel Riel

If you wish to see more of Nigel's photography, please visit his Flickr photostream here.

Tuesday, August 12, 2014

Picture of the Day - 161

Silent Taveler
"Silent Taveler" Photography by Michael Smack

If you wish to see more of Michael's photography, please visit his Flickr photostream here.

"Account Disabled" Again

Thanks for everything, Facebook!

Sorry Tomais and all my friends on Facebook, but enough, is enough, is enough. I am not going to create another account again.

R.I.P. Robin Williams

A statement by the Marin County Sheriff's Department in California said: 'On August 11, 2014, at approximately 11:55 am, Marin County Communications received a 911 telephone call reporting a male adult had been located unconscious and not breathing inside his residence in unincorporated Tiburon, California. The male subject, pronounced deceased at 12:02 pm has been identified as Robin McLaurin Williams.'

Goodbye Robin and thank you for your warmth, your spontaneity and the many, many laughs and tears you have brought to me throughout your career. Rest in peace.

Monday, August 11, 2014

Picture of the Day - 160

Goodbye Pain
"Goodbye Pain" by Sabbian Paine

If you wish to see more of Sabbian's photography, please visit his Flickr photostream here.