New Arrivals

We have three additions to the Shoshin Collection:

The Refugium is a meditation centre owned and managed by Shoshin friend, Abinoam Norgaard. News & updates for the Refugium community, as well as stories of the wider world of Second Life, will be shared through his seasonal publication of the same name.

A copy of the inaugural issue is available on the Book Lovers’ table. You may also retrieve a copy from Refugium – which I highly encourage – as it is a lovely, peaceful spot and well worth an in-person visit.

SLURL: http://maps.secondlife.com/seco…/Spruce%20Woods/228/137/51

Lawrence Simon’s, 100 Words Stories, is back and available on one of the green couches near the front window. Simon writes a story a day, every day, and each is a 100 words long (hence the title!).

He started in 2005 so there are enough stories in the book to engross a reader for hours. Touching the book serves 1 story at random.

If you prefer to have the stories read to you, listen to his podcast here.

Finally, a short story entitled, “Shoshin” penned by dear friend and former Sedge neighbor, Klaus Beresnyak, is available by touching the beautiful painting (also by Klaus!) featured in the image above. Shoshin old-timers will recognize the cozy cottage as a 2018 iteration of the cafe…when it was still a cafe. Klaus’ story takes place in the original reading room at Sedge.

Forever Tourist Kiosk

Our Reading Room is one of 180 Second Life destinations featured on Operation Mainland’s “Forever Tourist” inaugural list – so be sure to stop by and get your passport stamped!

Not sure what the heck I’m talking about? Check out this video by Feorie Frimon, which describes her Forever Tourist Passport Project. Then stop by her inworld office where you can pick up a free passport – and a kiosk if you’d like to add your destination to the list.

Journal Prompts

For those of you who enjoy journaling, a book of journal prompts has been added to our Book Lovers table. Prompts are offered at random – more will be added in the near future.

October’s Book Lovers Coffee Hour

Are you a reader who enjoys chatting about books and discovering new-to-you authors? Join us for Book Lovers Coffee Hour!

Our October gathering will take place on October 10th, 1pm SLT at The Reading Room in Annelie.

SLURL: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Annelie/238/147/34

Book Lovers Coffee Hour is open to anyone interested in chatting about books – no specific reading required – so feel free to bring a friend!