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Gosau Dachstien SL Offers More than Holiday Shopping

Posted on 10 December 2020 by Namaara MacMoragh Posted in Uncategorized

I don’t often write about other regions, but this place is AMAZING!

Gosau am Dachstein in SL has all the elements of a perfect winter experience.

There’s a fun little market when you first land. Santa stands there with his list and checking it twice. The market booths have traditional and fun gift ideas along with some standard SL fare. I especially enjoyed the treats and holiday spirit of the market. The fun thing is that there is someone nearby to welcome you, share information about the real Gosau am Dachstein in Austria, and to answer questions.

As I strolled through the village I found myself stopping by the petrol station’s store. It wasn’t an empty filler building. Instead, it was a well thought-out community shop (again with treats I enjoyed). I took in every detail from the postcard stand at the register to the meats hanging by the butcher counter. And I admit this has motivated me to create a similar experience for the Etopia Food Co-op.

From the shop, I continued along the road, grabbed a pair of skis, and made my way up the hill to explore the alpine setting behind the village. There’s a first aid station, skiing trails, and a real “in the mountains” feeling. You can imagine yourself standing on the crest of a slope, ready for the exciting ride down the mountainside as you breathe in the crisp winter air of the Austrian Alps.

The homes I saw were traditional alpine style homes. Some even had snowy vehicles parked outside. These touches – vehicles, recycle and trash bins, a snow shovel by the door – are the little things that make the visit feel special. As always, when visiting communities in SL, it’s best to stay out of homes.

I’ve been to many winter wonderlands in Second Life. Visiting Gosau am Dachstein ranks as one of my absolute favorite places to enjoy the season. I look forward to see what they do for the summer. Gosaukamm cable car? Zwieselalm mountain pasture?

50 Years of Earth Day

Posted on 22 April 2020 by Namaara MacMoragh Posted in Uncategorized

Make Every Day Earth DayThere are many concerns that going outside might infect us with the COVID-19 virus. That is especially true for close spaces with other people such as stores, offices, buses, planes, picnics, sporting events, and more. Not all of us can go out into the woods for a walk alone. Going for a walk in your neighborhood wearing a face mask and remaining at least 6′ (2 meters) apart may be okay, but feels uncomfortable for most of us. If you’re sick or someone in your family is sick we must stay at home.

Regardless of whether you enjoy an afternoon in your backyard or in your living room, there’s plenty to be thankful for this Earth Day.

For those of us under a stay-at-home lockdown order or those who are abiding by a stay-at-home guideline there’s still plenty to do this Earth Day.

  • Earth Day Live at http://earthday.org.
  • NASA at Home at https://www.nasa.gov/
  • EarthFest From Home with the American Museum of Natural History
  • Earth Day How-To Festival with the Staten Island Museum
  • US National Park Service has 20 Virtual Activities for 2020
  • UNICEF & World Wildlife Fund host a virtual concert

If you’re home schooling your children here’s a list of engaging Earth Day activities with educational benefit from We Are Teachers; https://www.weareteachers.com/meaningful-earth-day-activities/.

These are just a few of the many online events and activities available for Earth Day this year.

Remember Earth Day is about taking care of our Mother Earth, our non-human kin, and each other. Be mindful. Stay healthy. And if you cannot go outside safely then stay home and enjoy some of these online activities.

 

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