The Annual Holiday Letter

It's time for the annual Holiday Letter. I'm thinking I may be the last person on earth that does one of these things (I started doing SL Holiday Letters in 2019), but it's tradition, so here goes...

Aznana and I are in yet another home. Linden Lab closed down our old region, so we moved. What else could we do when the whole place disappeared? They warned us in advance, and we found a nice place, but it doesn't feel like home yet.  Somehow the old furniture never fits in the new house. I think it's all a devious plot between LL and the furniture makers to get us to buy more, but Azzie says that makes me sound like my father, so forget that! Home is where the computer is.  

Azzie blogs about 4x a week and is always running off to attend event openings and music events. She still hosts for worthy causes such as Fantasy Faire for the American Cancer Society, but doesn't work in clubs any longer.

I chill at home, work on the computer and occasionally join her for blog shoots. We have no prim kids and the dogs got lost in an upgrade, so we have no parental responsibilities except for providing moral support to a few friends who are stuck being perpetual teenagers.  Our favorite activities are still cuddling and listening to music. I'll have my 15th rezday on Dec 21. That officially makes me a senior citizen.

We were glad to see that Twisted is back on track after being on hiatus for way too long. Hope you're enjoying the Twisted Krissmus sale and the Silver & Gold Hunt. The Christmas Cuddle Bench and Christmas Candle Lanterns from United Inshcon* are available @ the Sale and the PJs from Secrets of Gaia* can be found in the Hunt.

BTW if you never received an annual holiday letter in RL, consider yourself lucky! Every one of them is a list of accomplishments that make the writer's family sound like they live the adventures of Indiana Jones. All their children are geniuses and Olympic champions. And every single holiday letter I ever received was heavily punctuated with smiley face emojis😊 at the end of every line. 

Have a happy whatever you celebrate!

*****

HIS

Hair ~ No.Match No_General

Head ~LeLutka EvoX Camden

Body ~ Legacy Classic body (1.7.1)
Skin ~ Not Found Sheen Hinti
Outfit ~ Secrets of Gaia Celebration PJs
Slippers ~ Tiller Fanny Pack Slippers

HERS

Hair ~ Truth Radiance

Head ~ LeLutka EvoX Avalon 4.0

Body ~ Legacy Mesh body SE (1.7.1)
Skin ~ enLight LEX lama
Outfit ~ Secrets of Gaia Celebration PJs

* Featured items are from the Twisted Krissmuss merchants and from the Silver & Gold Hunt. Both events end January 3, 2026.  Merchant links HERE.

Double the fun! Twisted Krissmuss + Silver & Gold Hunt

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Photo ~

It's beginning to look like Twisted Krissmuss

The folks who bring you the Twisted Hunts, the grid's most difficult hunts, are making it easy to find some nice transferable gifts with a Twisted sensibility.  

Twisted Krissmuss is a holiday shopping event. Our merchants each have provided at least 1 item that is NEW, TRANSFERABLE, and priced at EXACTLY L$100! These items will be marked by a red bow with gold trim with a special Twisted Krissmuss cube at its center.  Many of the merchants also have other new items or special sales at their booths. Some may provide gifts at the giving tree!

And because we're compulsive hunters, we also offer the Silver & Gold Hunt. The Silver & Gold Hunt is a revival of the hunts organized by Rox Arten, Twisted Organizer before Twisted got to her. Because this time of year is stressful enough, this is going to be the most untwisted Twisted hunt ever!   It's a simple classic Secondlife Gridwide hunt. Hints HERE.

In case you're asking, "What's with the Cat?" It is an Icelandic tradition that anybody not wearing some new item of clothing on Christmas will be eaten by Jólakötturinn, the Yule Cat. William and I are safe from that fate thanks to sweaters purchased @ Twisted Krissmuss!

*****

HER

Hair ~ Stealthic Cascade

Head ~ Lelutka EvoX Camila 4.0
Skin ~ Gloom Riley
Outfit ~ The EKC Yule Cat Shirt */ Addams Piper leather pants
Shoes ~ Legendaire Kassia Boots
Jewelry ~ eXxEsS Collar no.4

HIS

Hair ~ No.Match No_Planet

Head ~ LeLutka EvoX Camden 4.0

Skin ~ Not Found Sheen
Outfit ~ The EKC Yule Cat Shirt * / KIB Designs Yohan pants

Shoes ~ Mr. Sunborne Ramfjord Boots

* Featured items are from the Twisted Krissmuss merchants and from the Silver & Gold Hunt. Both events end January 3, 2026.

  

[Static mesh Yule Cat from Cureless - a former gacha - different colored ones in the gacha pages on MP]

Double the fun! Twisted Krissmuss + Silver & Gold Hunt

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The Green Knight

In the story of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, a Green Knight appears before Arthur's court during a Christmas feast holding a bough of holly in one hand and a battle axe in the other. The knight issues a challenge: he will allow a man to strike him once with his axe, with the condition that the Green Knight will return the blow the next year. Arthur accepts the challenge, but Gawain takes his place and decapitates the Green Knight, who laughs, retrieves his head, reattaches it and tells Gawain to meet him at the Green Chapel in a year and a day.

After many adventures testing not only his courage, but his morality and tenacity, the two warriors meet at the appointed time. Gawain submits to the Green Knight, who does not kill him, and Gawain is richly rewarded.

Modern folklorists have interpreted the story not only as the Hero's Journey, but as a medieval homage to the nature cycle which allows plants to be cut down and rise again. They say that the story reminds us on a visceral level that plants control the fate of humankind and need to be respected.

• Today's blog presents the Green Knight in Armor created by Aii & Ego. 
• This early collection features remarkable texturing but does not include some of the most recent mesh bodies or work with EvoX BOM. I'm using it with my Genus head which supports SLUV mapping. 
• TRY THE DEMO before purchasing to be sure it will give you the results you want. You will find it @ the Aii Main Store.
• Aii's Mythical Mega Makeup features 6 styles of Eyeshadow and Forehead art in 7 colors with EvoX and SLUV formatting to fit your needs. * 

Hair ~ Sintiklia Bloom
Head ~ Genus Morph
Makeup ~ +Aii Mythical Mega Makeup Pack (SLUV) *
Skin ~ 7 Deadly S[k]ins Brigitta [no longer available]
Body ~ Legacy Meshbody SE (1.7.1)
Armor ~ Aii & Ego Aether Suit *
Tattoo ~ Aii & Ego BOM Cover *
Other ~ Elemental 'Magic' Aura System Emitter

Evocative Music ~ Gealdýr - The Green Knight (Official Music Video)

Sir Gawain and The Green Knight, by Heather Dale - retold in American Sign Language

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Dreams & Nightmares @ Trick or Treat Lane

• The days grow shorter, the wind sends the fallen leaves flying and our favorite holiday will soon be a memory. Visit Trick or Treat Lane before October 31 or you will miss the chance to collect unique items for your home, outstanding clothing, skins, makeup and body adornments and EXCLUSIVE items of all sorts.

• Today I'm showing some items that can be used throughout the Autumn season and even year-round if your preference is for the darker side of life.
• Top picture is taken in the skybox version of the HexLoft A-frame by Raindale. There is also a background version that has one open wall. The Hexloft features dark wood walls and floor, a cozy stone fireplace and a round window that might remind you of a certain morose character's dorm room. The Magic Cauldron in the second picture is the Raindale Hunt Treat.*
• Furnishings are the Archer Livingroom set from [QE Home] * The set includes Sofa, Tasseled Rug, Coffee Table [not shown] Console Table, End Table, Table Lamp, Cascading Candles, Wall Art and 3 potted Plants. The accessories shown are also from [QE] and can be found in the Main Store or at Events. Check the posters in the [QE] store to see where special items can be found.
• Haunted Candles from Candle & Cauldron [6 cluster variants / 10 colors] *

Wearing the Nightmare Outfit from Zoom.* It includes the striped Sweater, Casual Pants and Sneakers. The sweater hud holds 6 colors so you can wear the outfit without your knife fingernails and fire-scarred skin the rest of the year.

Bottom picture shows the sweater in gray, with Hammered Metal Nails from Eventyra* and Sickly makeup from Faeble.* I'm still scary, but not likely to claw my way into anybody's nightmares. Sometimes nice nails make all the difference!

Head ~ AK Akeruka EvoX Vivian
Body ~ Maitreya Lara 5.3 
Skin ~ Cureless[+] Burned Heratic

Makeup ~ Faeble Sickly *

Outfit ~ Zoom Nightmare outfit *
Shoes ~ Zoom [included with outfit]
Nails ~ Eventyra Hammered Metal *

*Featured items @Trick or Treat Lane October 11 - 31

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Halloween @ Innsmouth

ALL HALLOWS EVE Season at INNSMOUTH - A Ghoulish Affair

Halloween brings out the spirit in the residents of Innsmouth.

They'd like to invite you to join them for some eldritch entertainment.

Innsmouth is a tribute region that offers year-round readings, movies, 

dances and other entertainment inspired by the works of HP Lovecraft.

💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀

SCHEDULE of EVENTS:

Innsmouth is part of the Second Haunts Horror Tour

Details at the Innsmouth Landing click HERE

💀THE HUMBLE HAUNT💀

A Portal to the Devilish Odd's deathly hallows

(Somewhere in the Innsmouth region)

 An Oddwhere Dimensional Rift to Oddwhere forged by 

Innsmouth's one and only Oᴅᴅᴇssʌ Mᴇᴛᴢɢᴇʀ Ʋσπ Δssнσlε™ 

Venture through anytime you dare

DATE: 30th of OCTOBER

INNSMOUTH GRAVEYARD PARTY!!

🪦Graveyard party and dance🪦

     6pm SLT to 8pm SLT (8pm CST start)

     Enjoy music and dancing among the headstones 

and some delicious meals prepared by our finest deep chefs!

DJ: @CrixusCrucifixus 

     Theme: Halloween!

     Requests: Yes

👻Ghoul Raffle👻

     7:00pm SLT to 8:00pm SLT

     We will be hosting a raffle for one BentBox 

     ghoul avatar! Its an older but very well made avatar 

     based on the ghouls from HP Lovecraft's works.

🐙Lovecraft Time with Λrik Mᴇᴛᴢɢᴇʀ🐙

     8:00pm SLT to 10:00PM SLT

     The Harbor Master of Innsmouth reads live at 

     the Innsmouth Opera House

     Host/Reader: Λrik Mᴇᴛᴢɢᴇʀ Ʋσπ Δssнσlε™ Mᴇᴛᴢɢᴇʀ (ArikTheRed)

     Theme:  Lovecraft Stories

     Requests: Yes

👿Halloween Costume Contest👿

     10:00pm SLT to 11:00pm SLT

     Contest for best in Halloween costume! 

     feel free to get creative! 

     Prize will be set at 2000L!

     DJ: TBA

     Theme: Gothic/Halloween

     Requests: Yes

👻Crypt-ic Party and Dance  - AND opening of the Hunt👻

     11:00pm SLT to 11:59pm SLT

     Continue the party in the church graveyard! 

     or take a break to enjoy the opening of the 

     hunt for three items! Two items are products

     for the BentBox ghoul avatar!

     DJ: TBA

     Theme: Gothic/Halloween

     Requests: Yes

💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀

DATE: 31th of OCTOBER

All Hallows Eve (Hallowe'en)

🪦Innsmouth Graveyard Party!!🪦

Halloween!!! 12:00am SLT

Midnight before Halloween -- 30th-31st of October

👺Radio Drama After-Party!👺

Listen to some spooky radio shows played by our

lovely @CrixusCrucifixus to wind down

and get in the Halloween spirit before bed!

sweet dreams~

🐙Lovecraft Time with Λrik Mᴇᴛᴢɢᴇʀ - Hallowe'en Edition🐙

8:00pm SLT to 10:00PM SLT

The Harbor Master of Innsmouth reads live at

the Innsmouth Opera House

Host/Reader: Λrik Mᴇᴛᴢɢᴇʀ Ʋσπ Δssнσlε™ Mᴇᴛᴢɢᴇʀ (ArikTheRed)

Theme: Lovecraft Stories

Requests: Yes

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Deadlier than the Male

 

• Spiders are fascinating, frightening and totally alien to humankind. They inhabit our dreams and nightmares and hold a unique place in our literature. The bigger the spider, the more we are drawn to it.
• Now at Trick or Treat Lane you'll find an outfit that would flatter Lolth (Drow Goddess), Shelob (LoTR), Aragog (Harry Potter), Atlach Nacha (Lovecraft Mythos), the Gray Widow (Stephen King), Jorōgumo (Japanese Binding Bride) or any other web spinner in your personal pantheon. 
• Starlight Designs offers Black Widow, with Dress and Crown. The Spider Earrings are their Hunt Treat. * The dress is made of shiny PBR textured branches holding intricate webs with just enough coverage to make things interesting. 
• One doesn't need to wear a special skin or have multiple legs to make a statement with the dress, but I wore the dark skin to accentuate the webs for taking pictures. The dark skin led to adding the spider legs, so there you go - a new Halloween or RP character is born.

• Tsuchigumo Spider Legs from Aii make for a completely unique look which will no doubt make some folks shudder. The legs include both Bento and Animesh versions animated with that strangely mechanical movement of a living spider. The menu holds 20 colors to texture and tint. An internal AO coordinates with your body AO so that you'll look like a spider, not just a human wearing spider legs.

• Skin from enLight is One *H*. You'll find it in the Main Store, along with a whole range of other beautifully done indigo and purple skins. I'm wearing it with the Galaxy Body Tattoo.

Head ~ LeLutka EvoX Raven 4.0 

Hair ~ No.Match No.Scary
Body ~Maitreya Lara 5.3
Skin ~ enLight is One *H* + Galaxy Body Tattoo

Outfit ~ Starlight Designs Black Widow *
Legs ~ Aii & Ego Tsuchigumo Spider Legs [Available for female or male bodies]

*Featured items @Trick or Treat Lane October 11 - 31

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Monster Music @ Innsmouth

• Hallowe'en Party in the Innsmouth Opera House Saturday October @ 4 pm slt. 
• DJ Acer Amaterasu will be playing Monster Music including Indie and Goth with much Legendary Pink Dots and other music you won't hear at regular Hallowe'en bashes.

• If you're going to party with Daemons, monsters and creatures that give you nightmares, you can't do better than to go where the Bachtrachian residents live year-round! 
• Innsmouth is a tribute region dedicated to the spirit of H.P.Lovecraft's works and we know how to party!

• Costumes are encouraged. The local residents may be dressed as humans just to mess with your head, but they are more likely to appear in their usual forms as the children of Dagon and Cthulhu. Try not to show fear; you may be one of us!

[Pictures were taken at the 2023 Halloween party]

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