Snow-covered island with evergreen trees beneath an enormous moon and starfield during winter solstice in Second Life, capturing the peaceful solitude of the longest night

Winter Solstice Second Life on the longest night.

On December 20, 2025December 17, 2025 By Owl DragonashIn O.W.L. Notes, Owl's EyeLeave a comment

A reflective Winter Solstice piece about pausing in a world that never sleeps. An invitation to log into Second Life without an agenda, sit with the longest night, and feel less alone.

Say Hello: How Conversation Keeps Second Life Alive

On October 18, 2025October 22, 2025 By Owl DragonashIn O.W.L. Notes, Owl's Eye, SL Arts, Writing4 Comments

After 18 years in Second Life, I've learned what really keeps our world alive—and it's not the fancy builds or latest tech. It's us talking to each other. I've watched busy sims fall silent, green dots everywhere but no one saying hello. Yet some of my deepest friendships started with a simple greeting in local chat. That friend I met in 2008 over shared laughter about "spankers"? We're still close today. The magic happens when someone breaks the silence first. One "hello" can transform an empty-feeling sim into a place where connections spark and creativity flows.

Close-up of luminous eyes overlaid with vivid abstract patterns, creating a mystical mask effect that bridges shadow and light.

Engaging with Light and Shadow: Ritual in Second Life

On August 5, 2025October 22, 2025 By Owl DragonashIn Art, O.W.L. Notes, Owl's Eye, SL Arts3 Comments

Shadow bends, light sharpens. In Second Life, every ritual—whether draped in rope or wrapped in moonlight—follows the same arc: threshold, transformation, return. I have walked them both. Come through.