on a personal note — I am still alive!

In September 2022, I have posted my last article in this blog. Briefly later, in my so-called real life I have been caught up by an obligation from which I can not run away, and which takes me a lot of time and power. (And it will for a long time.)

For this reason, I had to severely limit my activity in Second Life. As a result, my blog has fallen asleep a bit.

But I am still active! In Second Life, I keep connected with friends whose encouragement means a lot to me. And the fantasy in this world keeps being an important balance to my hard everyday real life.

I can't promise anything. But it could be that now and then I post a little something again. Please, stay connected!

You are welcome to visit my humble temple FLORALIA. Also check out the Estate Aruba & Aloha Deep of the group The Merfolk of Aruba!

The Blooming Bond — love can do magic

On May 28, 2022, Lily & Nimoui renewed their marriage vows. They had invited the public to a ceremony and dance. In the Henge of Dreamshire a fancy dance floor had been prepared. Priestess Valeriya gave the couple her heavenly blessing. Mab and Bob, the mascots of the village of Winkle, were enthroned on the altar. A host of many friends witnessed this ceremony. DJ Crim accompanied the festive event with selected romantic music. He also gladly welcomed our requests.

In 2015, Lily and Nimoui met and became a couple. In the Midnight Stars region, they founded their home and blessed it with the name: Dreamshire — the place love created.

Since then, Dreamshire keeps thriving, showing the world what love can do. This is also witnessed by an ever-growing host of nice friends. I consider myself lucky to be a member. And you are frankly invited to drop by!

Yes, it took me almost two months to finish this movie. That's the way it is when you're running a movie business alone. But I'm sure, if you like this couple, you'll like this movie, too!

Friends of Dreamshire

Teleport to Dreamshire

from BIRDLIGHTS to STARFISH — why I changed

The year 2021 somehow did not go as I had imagined. I continued to participate in the usual dance and party events. But I increasingly doubted myself and my ideas. I terminated my cinema businesses BIRDLIGHTS and BIRDOLUMOJ, and I gave up the lands. I wanted to look for new ideas.

Then something unexpected happened.

Suddenly, the maintainers of the community The Merfolk of Aruba approached me. Joyce Travels and Jon offered me to set up a new, larger cinema in their region Aruba Deep. They generously provided me with land and buildings.

I was touched. Their offer was sincere. And I remembered my original ambition to create a cultural and entertainment offer.

So I grabbed it!

Pondering over myself in Library

Covid 19 Vaccination — the real help

Now I abuse Second Life for real help. — Even more, I ask you for support!

I simply fed my internet browser with keywords like "Covid 19" and "vaccination". Then I looked at several images and copied one of them to my hard drive. Using some software, I tagged it with the text you can read here. I uploaded the edited image to my Second Life inventory and pasted it on a poster board.I didn't care about possible copyrights in this case.

I put up the finished billboard at the entrance of my cinema garden BIRDLIGHTS, right next to Zen Swords-Galway's famous train THE ZANY ZEN RAILWAY. Zen herself agrees with this. And I know she has personal reasons for that.

Now get your own shots if you somehow can! (In Germany, the conditions are very favorable at the moment.) After that, you can take the train and go to the movies.

Please, stay healthy everyone!
And if you are not, just become so again!

Winter Solstice at Dreamshire Henge — Be all blessed!

Visitor Group Friends of Dreamshire
Teleport Procession to Dreamshire Henge
Priestess Julu
Priestess Jessie
Wizard of Tunes Crim

Winter solstice was celebrated in Dreamshire on December 19, 2020. Crim being the wizard of tunes delighted the colorful congregation with spiritual, contemplative & joyful music.

But before & above all, we reflected on the spiritual meaning of this sacred moment of the year. I did not dare to film the intimate opening ceremony in its entirety. But the priestesses allow me to publish their invocation here. Take their blessings!

Priestess Julu:

I light this fire in your honour
Mother Goddess.

You have created
life from death, warmth from cold.

Since the beginning of time,
we have gathered in this season
to celebrate the rebirth of the Sun.

On the Winter Solstice,
the darkest of nights,
the Goddess becomes the Great Mother
and once again gives birth to the Sun
and the new yearly cycle,
bringing new light and hope
to all on Earth.

Priestess Jessie:

On the longest night of winter,
and the dark night of our souls,

there springs the new spark of hope,

the Sacred Fire,
the Light of the World.

We gather tonight to await the new light.

On this night, the Maiden,
who is also Mother and Crone,
prepares to welcome the Sun.

Let's now prepare
to welcome the new light within.

Priestess Juu:

I take the sprig of mistletoe,
cut that day in the sacred grove,
and places it on the fire

raising her arms to invoke blessing
The Sun lives once again, the time of light is waxing.
We invite you, Great Mother, to our circle.
Bring us new light, the light of your glorious Son.

turning to the people & opening wide her arms
Come, let us dance in celebration of the Light!

Closing:

As we celebrate this holidays time
with lights, songs, gifts, evergreens,
and other folkways
of our ancestors of many lands

let us remember the ancient and sacred spirit
of Winter Solstice - that of renewal, peace,
and interconnectedness.

As the days grow longer again
and we embrace Winter
and the new Calendar year

let us kindle within ourselves
a deeper awareness
of the Divine Circle of Nature
of which we are all part.

Let us celebrate our relationships
with our families, friends,
communities, cultures,
all of Nature, and the Divine.

May we be filled
with Joy, Love, and Harmony,
and this Spirit of Yuletide shine
within and around us
throughout the year,
as the Wheel of the Seasons
continues to turn.

Blessed Be!

Good Yule! Merry Solstice!

Auroro — ten reasons for to visit

Now 10 years ago a humble island saw the light of day & was tenderly named Auroro. In the meantime, Auroro has grown up into a golden pearl. In December 2020 it celebrates its 10th anniversary.

Happy Birthday ✿ Auroro!

In cooperation with the owners I produced this movie for you. You wonder why the titles in the movie are trilingual? Well, this island is maintained by a couple. Dorina Landar is Hungarian. Babilonto Karu is German. Both offer to learn & practice Esperanto. No worries, they actually welcome any language on Auroro!

For to celebrate Auroro's 10th Anniversary, a party is planned:

Thursday,
Dec. 10th 2020,
11 – 13 h SLT
(20 – 22 h CET)

Owners Dorina & Babilonto
& DJ Danny
they will be happy to welcome you.

Merely drop by!

The Little Match Girl & other cineastic artworks

Group BIRDLIGHTS short movie cinema
Teleport BIRDLIGHTS short movie cinema • Station The Zany Zen Railway
Teleport BIRDOLUMOJ Kurzfilmkino • harbour village Auroro
Cinema Entrepreneur Flora Sperling

My cinema branches present espritful short movies, romantic & funny & thrilling. You may drop by around the clock. You may chose from 3 movie reels. I don't take money, nor donation.

About fortnightly I put in a new reel. As result, each movie remains in program for about 6 weeks. Well, sometimes I deviate a little from that. Members of the landgroup always receive the current program.

Here I would like to introduce the current program to you. But first of all, a pre-announcement:


From 26 Nov. on screen:
The Little Match Girl (3:48)
produced & performed by Cybele Moon • Link to her Blog

About one year ago machinima artist Cybele Moon created The Little Match Girl. Today I am proud being allowed to present this artwork in my cinemas! It tells H. C. Andersen's timeless story in magic pictures & scenes. Let yourself be abducted by Cybele‘s voice!

The poster at the entrance is provided by the artist herself. Myself, I will provide tissues for you.

✿ In English.


Currently, these movies are on screen:


Bleuets (4:02)

1st World War. A French deserter in a wrecked town. A plane starts bombing & he has to rescue a boy who is unaware of danger.

✿ For Remembrance


Vudu Dolls (14:23)

A handicapped girl & her lively brother. Their loving grandma tries a witchspell & a crazy doll conquers the attic.

✿ Voodoo, unpredictable


Dia de los Muertos (3:07)

A little girl cries at mother's grave. Sudden, a cheeky flower abducts her to underworld.

✿ Mexican holiday


Teleport BIRDLIGHTS short movie cinema
Teleport BIRDOLUMOJ Kurzfilmkino

movie star — classic car Karina greets Dreamshire

classic car Karina (rezz box version)
manufactured & sold by Babilonto Karu

Dreamshire Estate (Welcome Area)
owned & maintained by Nimoui & Lily Chenier

On the island of Dreamshire I drive classic car & take my driving test. Also I produce my 1st movie. How did this happen?

Babilonto, a friend of mine, has built an oldtimer. The model is called Karina. He parks the prototype in front of my cinema branch BIRDOLUMOJ on Auroro with the request to just try it out.

classic car Karina – prototype on Auroro

Now vehicles in Second Life are new territory for me. But after my first driving lesson I am so delighted that he immediately adds it to his shop range. So Karina gets available on the marketplace in different colors, also along with a rezzbox.

Karina ✿ a fancy classic car!

Already some weeks ago Nimoui & Lily Chenier announced in their landgroup that their island Dreamshire will celebrate its Fourth Anniversary in September 2020.

Happy Birthday ✿ Dreamshire!

Instantly I thought that Karina would be a wonderful match for this lovely island! So I gave the vehicle to Nimoui & Lily as a gift, along with the rezzbox. They tried out the vehicle on their island. And they were so enthusiastic that they installed the rezzbox even twice on their estate.

Visitors can now borrow a vehicle & drive around with it: here on Dreamshire Island (ground level) & here in Dreamshire City (sky level). Take your loved one by the hand & on a romantic classic car ride!

classic car Karina – rezzbox on Dreamshire Island (ground level)

classic car Karina – rezzbox in Dreamshire City (sky level)

When you touch the rezzbox, a menu appears in the viewer. You can choose of 3 colors: red – blue – black. (Black is actually precious wood.) Then the vehicle appears from nowhere. Its wheels are not simply made of rotating textures, but of real spokes. Chassis & body are a feast for the eyes!

When you now touch the vehicle, its doors open. In the rear there is space for driver & one passenger. When you take seat inside, a funny horn sounds & the engine starts. Close the doors & drive off: Just like old times! Direction & speed are controlled with the arrow keys on the keyboard. Even myself can do!

But this is now also my first attempt to shoot a movie in Second Life. Concerning my movie's quality I ask you for your indulgence:

Nimoui points out that visitors can sink the red bollards. One of them I show on last picture: Just touch! It sinks into the ground with a rich sound & gives way for car. From the dead end you'll then have to come back somehow.

It takes a few moments before Karina disintegrates. So if you get out by mistake, you still have time to get back in. Her fuel is theoretically enough until next restart of the simulation – if you don't fall asleep before ...

classic car Karina on Dreamshire Island (ground level)
classic car Karina in Dreamshire City (sky level)

Sink bollard & pass through: Dead end to be managed somehow!

Review on 2019 — as well looking forward to 2020

Ye Loving and Beloved,

when I started blogging last year in July, I thought I would show one or two photos with two or three nice sentences in a row from time to time.

But it soon became apparent that I have to do some care and research for each article. Responsibly, as I am, I have spoken about most of my articles with the people concerned, as best I can. I can't always manage that with such care. But somehow it's just fun. And I strive for tested quality as my journalistic trademark.

To my surprise, I see that I have published an article about every eight days. I don't know if I can continue to be so productive. Anyway, I've already noted some further travels and challenges in the Second Life. Therefore I invite you to continue to accompany me!

For me, the new year starts with a technical change. Since Microsoft closes Windows 7, I will soon switch to a new computer system. Then I maybe can show you better photos from this wonderful world.

I am cordially grateful to you - the readers and those involved - for your loyalty and your suggestions!

Hugs to you all. Let's hate less. Let's rather be amazed at the wonders.
Flora Sperling
a real soul ✿ in a virtual world

MikeNoiro — more than a friend

It's not easy to meet Him. The more, I am proud to call Him my friend. May I introduce? MikeNoiro, Gridtrotter par excellence! He has humor and fantasy and a whip.

This photo taken by MikeNoiro Himself

MikeNoiro, Hiss, friends call him Mike. – He is a good friend of our Mistress, Lady Báthory. She values Him a lot, and that means something!



Also, noticing how He feels truly responsible for Amayuma I was touched. Both are blessed with love! Amayuma then told me how she herself had met Him. That's how my intention to get to know Him matured.

In the beginning of 2018, we faced each other, Himself a stately ocelot. Spellbound I stared at the whip attached to His hip. I could not hide my special interest!



I made clear that I never would put myself between Him and his Amayuma. Then He clarified a few rules to me. And He negotiated about me with Lady Báthory, my Mistress. She was delighted and encouraged me! And so my adventure with Him started.



Mike is an artist. He is fascinated by the creative possibilities in a virtual world like Second Life. Also, he is at home all over the grid – and even beyond. Please, feed your browser with keywords like: amayuma, hissyfox, mikenoiro. You find links like Hiss at Amino and hissyfox at DEVIANT ART and hissyfox at Instagram and others. – See how creative this net-trotter is!

Our Master has changed me into feline – Amayuma hardly reckognizes me

Above all, Mike is a loner. He does not like the big company. But He likes to talk to individuals. In the virtual world He moves around. And if He likes a place, He sees it as His property. Nevertheless, He always respects inhabitants’ rules and sensitivities. Where He does not feel welcome, He stays away. With patience I could get Him to own my garden. I'm proud of that! This is also important to me because of Amayuma.

This photo taken by MikeNoiro Himself
at Whimberly (2018)

Mike is a shapeshifter. He likes to try out new shapes. Thus I know Him as a fox, as a stately ocelot, even as a human being.

This photo taken by MikeNoiro Himself

Of course, He also changes Amayuma and me as He pleases – literally! It was not so easy to change me, since at first I resisted. But finally I was defeated.

His sadistic taste is special. He has led me to many places He knows from his travels. How does He know all that places? How does He know all that kinky equipment and skills?



Since censorship is maybe on patrol, I rather hold back our best photos. Here I just tell: It was magnificent! Hopefully I have served Him properly. Anyway, my body wears His tracks with pride!

This photo taken by MikeNoiro Himself

Amayuma and me, we agree in this: There is no other one like MikeNoiro. You are unique, Master!

Amayuma — my darling, my kitty, my maid

It happened in March 2017, I think. At that time, Lady Báthory invited me to meet Her Family. Then a lovely kitten came in, and my heart opened. Amayuma is her name. Of course, it took a while for us to get to know each other better.

Amayuma is in couple with Master Hiss. And this is, in fact, a special relationship. Amayuma & Hiss, the Deity of Love blesses you both!

Amayuma is owned also by a few more Dominants. She tells their names in her own profile. Myself, I know and appreciate each one of them. In me, she has proofed her trust in a way touching me. And since Master Hiss agrees, I take her as my maid. About this, I am proud and thankful.

Amayuma is smart. And she is deeply loyal. She feels exactly how someone is doing and who deserves her trust. One can not fool her!

Amayuma can change her shape depending on the wishes of her reign. I know her as a pretty golden-haired kitten, as a lovely girl, as a cute bunny, as a chaste maid.

This photo taken at Whimberly

Amayuma and I, we share the same views about submission. So not by an accident, we also share the same Dominants sometimes. She is experienced and I learn a lot from her.

This photo taken at Sandra's Café

By the way, Amayuma does not care about music. Nevertheless, she once gave me a new favorite song. Something like this only happens in the Second Life, I think.

Together we experience a lot. We discover new landscapes and meet new friends. There is no end in sight.

This photo taken at Waterfalls of Dreams

This photo taken at Majilis al Jinn (Sands of Time)

Amayuma, my darling, I am thankful for your loyalty. And I'm proud of your trust. Be not afraid, I never let you go!

This photo taken at Waterfalls of Dreams

Lady Báthory — my Mistress and Mentor

Do you already know Her, the Mistress on wheels? Here She is!

In February 2017, I met Lady Báthory in a chapel. Oh, I remember well! This Lady, She came in, She took place at my side, She began to talk with me. But it was a bit tight in the chapel, I did not recognize her wheelchair correctly. To be honest, I was a bit prickly and answered to Her “Madame, why are you sitting on a drum here?” When I realized my mistake, I was ashamed, and She was amused.

So it did not take long until Lady Báthory got my trust. She adopted me into Her Family at Her manor Čachtice.

This photo taken by Lady Báthory

This way, I also met Alexa, the Mistress' wife and jewel. Also I met Amayuma, Alexa's sister and our Mistress' pretty kitty. Also Hiss, Amayuma's Master and our Mistress' good friend. About Amayuma and Master Hiss, I will tell you more!

This photo taken by Lady Báthory

This Family, no sheet of paper would fit vertically between us. Together we have done a lot. They commonly taught and helped me on my path of submission. The moment when our Mistress put the collar on me was so romantic, I will never forget!

Lady Báthory was - and still is - a responsible and sensitive Mistress. And yes, She is a descendant of the Blood Countess! Many value and respect Her. Through Her I got to know other Dominant and submissive friends in the Second Life. And some told me, that they met the Lady in a way as funny as mine.

Much has happened in the meantime. She keeps Her place of honor in my heart and in my garden. I’m happy because She’s fine. And I'm happy when She comes to visit.

Thank you for all, Mistress!

a sparrow dare to tweet

Hello, my name is Flora Sperling.

People usually consider that fantasy is a nice addition to everyday life. Myself however, I experience it the other way around. To me the so-called reality seems like a strange extension of my dreamings.

A weird point of view? But I am not alone!

When I began to discover the Second Life, firstly Dominance and submission (D/s) was my main topic. In both worlds, the Story of O has its place on my shelf. Well, its author Pauline Réage has also written an essay, titled A Girl in Love.

Let me quote from this:

For the rest, nothing is more deceptive and transitory than an identity. If we can believe like hundreds of millions of people believe that we live several lives, then why not believe that in every life we are the crossing point of several souls? Who else am I, so Pauline Réage asks, than anyone’s dreaming and secret part, which is never betrayed, nor by deed nor by gesture even nor by word, but which is walking silent paths of the imaginary, dealing with dreams as old as the world?
✿ Pauline Réage A Girl in Love (1968)

Reading her words, I feel reassured. In fact, I know people – as well in reality as in Second Life – who deal with this in a similar way.

For me, fantasy is like love, is like the air that I breathe. Life would not work without love, nor without imagination. Also I believe that this concerns to all human beings around the world.

Hug you all!