Hold me close
through these bitter days,
where wars keep raging,
anger hardens hearts,
and fear walks beside us.

Hold me close
when hope grows quiet
and the weight of the world
feels too heavy to bear.

Give me the warmth
of your embrace,
the comfort
of your gentle eyes,
and the quiet faith
that love can still outshine
the darkness.

For as long as we hold each other,
even the coldest winter
cannot silence the coming spring
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Halte mich fest
in dieser kalten Zeit,
in der Kriege schreien,
Wut die Herzen verhärtet
und Angst durch die Straßen zieht.

Halte mich fest,
wenn Hoffnung leise wird
und der Himmel schwer
auf unseren Schultern ruht.

Schenk mir die Wärme
deiner Hände,
die Zuversicht
deines Blickes,
und den Glauben,
dass Liebe stärker sein kann
als jeder Hass.

Denn solange wir einander tragen,
ist selbst der längste Winter
nicht das Ende.

https://www.gridtalk.de/attachment.php?aid=12681

Next ubODE favorite, my peacock!
He's so proud, and now, moving as smooth as a baby skin:)).
I also added a special extra, so he follows terrain perfectly as well; tested in my place, climbing up and going down again works fine!
Pls, keep in mind, all my new aniemeshies are designed for ubODE only; hate to disapoint the bullet-simmers, but, ubODE is the only fysics engine that allows to do what I've been creating. Before u start crying: the original Bulletsim peacock is still available as well, so, not as perfect, but still looking good:)
Grab your copy in my shoppie ! Zweet ZurroundingZ
Enjoy!
peter

Wolf Territories Grid is excited to announce that we have completed our migration to 2 new server clusters (one for regions and one for the main grid). This included a zero-downtime migration of our databases and other systems, upgrading software, etc. We had a few niggles which we dealt with, but it's complete. We moved from an old proxmox cluster to two WolfStack clusters (https://wolfstack.org) this is software we developed in house to manage servers.

ANNOUNCEMENT
Hello again, all animeshy lovers!
Its been a bit of a struggle to overcome the last glitches and hurdles, but...its here...Perfectly smooth moving animals...at a minimal cost!
Each critter uses 2 eps...thats ridiculously low for a smooth roaming animeshie.
A well maintained sim can easily handle a few thousand events, so, before you'd get into
trouble, u gonna need rez a LOT of em,lol
The first, one of my favorites, is my zzwan, u can pick up a copy in my shop now
@ Zweet ZurroundingZ.
Have fun!
Peter
P.S: the new scripts are designed for ubODE ONLY, its the best for moving stuff.

🎣 REEL8 HUD v3.6 IS LIVE — GRAB YOUR UPDATE! 🎣

New version of the REEL8 Fishing HUD has been released and is now live in all Fishing Zones!

✅ Fixes an issue where Stats could bleed over onto another angler's HUD when fishing near a friend
🔄 Grab your updated HUD at any Fishing Zone

Small under-the-hood fix, big deal for keeping your stats yours. Tight lines out there!

🎣 Can You REEL8? — reel8fish.com

🌴🎉 SNB – THE PLACE TO BE! 🎉🌴

🚨 Oi... why are you still reading this? Get your pixel backside over here! 😜

The sand is hot, the drinks are cold, and somebody has already lost their dignity... don't let them have all the fun! 🍹😂

🎧 DJ NET is LIVE right now, dropping everything from dancefloor bangers to those tunes that make you shout "I haven't heard this in YEARS!"

💃 Dance like nobody's watching... because everyone's too busy embarrassing themselves anyway. 🕺

🌊 Beach vibes.
🔥 Tiki torches.
🍹 Great company.
🤣 Zero judgment... well, almost.

⏰ Party is ON NOW until 6 PM!

SNB – The Place To Be!
Come for one song... accidentally stay until the sim restarts. 😏🏝️🎶
Taxi : mk3.org:5002:Sexy Naked Beach

I decided to make it open and close with @FerdFrederix prim animator compiler script. https://www.outworldz.com/secondlife/posts/prim-compiler/ Thank you Ferd! Tucked inside is a pretty silver fairy choker. three.hills.grid.outworldz.net:8002:Monentes Jewelry

Singer Joao Frazao Live from Portugal Today At the Amv Landing Point
Singer and song writer Joao playing for you his Music and Covers
Join him for a 1 hour Show
Everybody is Welcome
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/34...

Many OpenSim residents reach a point where they start dreaming about a new home. Perhaps you've found a more beautiful landscape, a larger parcel of land, a waterfront retreat, or a community that better matches your interests. The excitement of imagining a fresh start is often accompanied by one powerful emotion: fear.

"I want a new OpenSim home, but I am afraid to move."

Sometimes the hardest part of moving isn't packing your virtual belongings—it's deciding to begin. Once you do, you'll discover that a new home isn't leaving something behind; it's opening the door to your next adventure in OpenSim.

Hourly region snapshot backups
Daily asset backups

Single sim island with 10,000 prims - Free to active residents

Contact @zuzubahro or @safinemahoe2 for details. https://friends-grid.com/

Blues Lady Mavenn, Live from Canada , Bringing you the most amazing Blues Songs.
With her Sandy Voice , and her perfection , giving you the best of the best .
Join her for 1 hour Show at the Amv Landing Poing
Everybody is Welcome
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/34...

✨ Stylisch • Ausdrucksstark • Einzigartig ✨
👗 Entdecke die Fusion aus LaraX und Legacy 👖
Vier Looks, die Charakter zeigen und deinen Avatar zum Statement machen 💫🛍️

3-world.de:8002:ShopZone

★ Summer Party @ GypsyCamp ★
★ WHO : Adriana Darkheart, Evan Williams, PutrSolo, Casaenia Baxton ★
★ WHAT: Live Music ★
★ WHEN: Thursday the 30th of July / 10.00 AM PDT/ 19:00 UHR CET ★
★ WHERE: GcpsyCamp★
★ TAXI: hop://pangeagrid.de:8002/GypsyCamp/301/363/22★

Bingo Bingo Bingo
Come and join us for a few Games of Bingo
And have a laughter and a banter

everybody is welcome to come and play
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/36...

👉 New in our little Shop ヅ

⇨ BDSM SUB Leather Pouf
✓ SUB
✓ Singles
✓ Adult
°° 2 Colors [Black & White]

⇨ Collar SET Rena
✓ Collar
✓ Cuffs
°° Color HUDs


Enjoy! ヅ We hope you'll find something good for you ...ღ

P.S. You'll find more new beautiful Stuff and naughty Furniture for You... made with Love ...ღ
🚖 hop://spacegrid.online:6002/Te_Le/191/74/26

Join us for an unforgettable session at the New Landing Point in Alternate Metaverse Grid!
With Dj Tyler
Dj Tyler Bringing his best Tunes from back then and Now , Laughter banter and great ambient
Join him for her 2 hour morning breakfast set and meet up with some amazing people .
We cant wait to see you there !!!

hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/36...

Even royalty from the frog kingdom can't resist a visit to Fairhaven. Watching Joan at work makes the whole village feel alive. Beautiful scene and wonderful attention to historical detail. Hay Meadow, Havenmouth, Fairhaven (80, 178, 22)

Paint Over Hate
Sometimes I walk through silent streets
where words are darker than the night.
Black upon cold and weathered walls,
they steal the warmth, they hide the light.

They speak of anger, fear and blame,
of hearts that chose to turn away.
Yet somewhere underneath the noise,
a quiet hope still longs to stay.

How beautiful this world could be
if someone came with brush in hand;
not to erase what once had been,
but gently help us understand.

To paint across the scars of hate
with colors born from kinder dreams;
where every stroke of red means courage,
and every ray of gold still gleams.

With green for every life that's precious,
with blue for peace beyond the sky,
with violet for every soul
that learned to stand instead of cry.

A rainbow cannot change the past,
nor heal each wound in just one day.
But every color we lay down
takes some of hatred's strength away.

And maybe walls would cease to divide,
becoming canvases instead;
where strangers pause, exchange a smile,
and kindness blooms where fear once spread.

For every heart still dares to dream
holds one small brush against the night.
And every gentle act reminds us:

The brightest colors in this world
have always been
stronger than hate. 💜

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Überstreicht den Hass

Manchmal gehe ich durch Straßen,
auf denen Worte Wunden sind.
Schwarz gesprüht auf kalten Mauern,
geboren aus dem Sturm im Wind.

Sie schreien lauter als die Stimmen,
die leise von Versöhnung träumen.
Sie bauen Mauern in den Herzen,
wo Liebe längst begann zu säumen.

Wie schön wär's, wenn wir eines Tages
nicht Hass in grauen Lettern sähen,
sondern Menschen mit einem Pinsel,
die schweigend an die Mauern gehen.

Nicht, um Geschichte auszulöschen,
nicht, um Wahrheit zu verdecken –
nur um den Hass mit bunten Farben
behutsam Stück für Stück zu wecken...

...zu wecken in etwas Neues,
das heller ist als jede Nacht.
In Rot für Mut, in Gelb für Hoffnung,
in Grün, das neues Leben lacht.

In Blau für Frieden, Violett
für Würde, die für jeden gilt.
Bis jeder Pinselstrich bezeugt,
dass Liebe stärker ist als das Bild.

Vielleicht bleibt Hass ein Teil der Welt,
vielleicht verstummt er niemals ganz.
Doch jede Farbe, die wir schenken,
nimmt ihm ein wenig seiner Macht.

Und irgendwann, so träume ich,
steht niemand mehr vor kaltem Stein.
Dann werden Wände nicht mehr trennen –
sie laden alle Menschen ein.

Denn was wäre diese Erde schön,
wenn wir statt Vorurteilen und Leid
den Hass mit Regenbogenfarben
übermalten –
mit Menschlichkeit. 💜

Joan catches her breath at the end of an afternoon clearing the hay meadow.

Fairhaven is a strictly historical region set in 1557 Somerset in Tudor England. As I get ready to go back to school, my region is much more sparse than I'd hoped it would be, but I've learned so much this summer -- what an experience! I'll keep working on small pieces of it between lesson planning and grading papers.

As far as hobbies go, this is way better, if only slightly cheaper, than golf.

🎉💥 Harmony's Haven Grid Crash Test Party! 💥🎉

📅 Friday, July 31st
🕓 4:00 PM SLT
🎧 Music by DJ Lavia

Ready to break things... for a good cause? 😄

Come help us put Harmony's Haven through its paces as we hunt down those sneaky open sim bugs! The more people who show up, the more fun we'll have—and the more bugs we can squash together.

🌺 Come as you are!
👯 Bring your friends!
😈 Bring your enemies! (We'll all get along... probably!)
👥 Bring your alts too—the more avatars, the merrier!

Expect laughs, great music from DJ Lavia, and a chance to help make Harmony's Haven even better while partying with the community.

So grab your crash helmet (or your favorite tropical outfit), jump in, and let's see what we can break... so we can fix it!

Everyone is welcome. We can't wait to crash the grid with you! 🌴🎶💥
login.harmonyshaven.com:8002:Harmonys Haven Welcome

╭─────────── ✦ WEDNESDAY ✦ ───────────╮

SNB POOL PARTY

Tropical vibes, poolside energy
and two live DJ sets.

2–4 PM PDT • ADRIAN
4–6 PM PDT • DJ NET

[]~(￣▽￣)~* Come for the music.
Stay for the party. *~(￣▽￣)~[]


📍 mk3.org:5002:Sexy Naked Beach

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Dave loves to entertain, bringing you a unique experience unlike any other!

Come on down for 2 hours of fun, banter and laughs!

come join him for a rodeo rideeee

hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/54...

◥▧▧▧ DJ Chocolate ▧▧▧◤
◥▧▧▧▧WEDNESDAY 11AM Grid Time▧▧▧▧◤
█◄♫►█ ⇨ ᴡʜᴏ : DJ Chocolate
█◄♫►█ ⇨ sᴛʏʟᴇ : good vibes & deep bass
█◄♫►█ ⇨ ᴡʜᴇɴ : 07/29/26 -- start is 11am Grid Time
█◄♫►█ ⇨ ᴡʜᴇʀᴇ: C/C/C-Shoppe-Center-Events
█◄♫►█ ⇨ GRAB YOUR FRIENDS and come :))))

DJ Foxxy

Wednesday's
9am - 10am Grid/SLT/PST
At a Dream World Venue


Join us every Wednesday for good company and great music! DJ Foxxy plays a variety of hits from yesterday's memories to hits from today!

Hope to see you there!

LM: hop://login.twiztidtimez.com:8002/Dream%20World/97/135/700...

Dj Kitty Live on stage, Come join her for her 2 hours Musical Set.
If you love pink this is the place :)
everybody is welcome to join us hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/54...

🔥 The DawnFire Show 🔥
Every Wednesday | 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM (Grid Time)

Wake up to the music with DJ Yana Dakota at the Welcome Stage on the TwiztidTimez Grid.

The DawnFire Show is the perfect way to start your day. As the virtual sun rises, enjoy two hours of uplifting music, positive energy, and a warm community atmosphere.

Each week features a carefully crafted selection of music that may include:

• Classic Rock
• Pop Favorites
• Soul & Motown
• Blues
• Country
• Folk & Acoustic
• Funk & Disco
• Easy Listening
• Soft Rock
• Inspirational Classics
• Golden Oldies
• Feel-Good Hits from every decade

Whether you're just logging in, catching up with friends, dancing, or simply relaxing with your morning coffee, there's always a place for you at The DawnFire Show.

Location: Welcome Stage
Grid: TwiztidTimez Grid
When: Every Wednesday | 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM (Grid Time)
Hosted by: DJ Yana Dakota

Start your morning with great music, friendly faces, and positive vibes as we welcome another beautiful day together.

The DawnFire Show
"Where every sunrise begins with music."

hop://login.twiztidtimez.com:8002/TTG%20Welcome%20Area/378...

Come join multi genre DJ Ting, Ting has 50 years of experience, he plays tunes we all like to hear.
Put on your dancing shoes and come on down to Alternate Metaverse !
We are looking forward to seeing you all here :)
Party Stage
Alternate Metaverse is the new landing point, come and make new friends
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/54...

🌴☀️ Oi... where are you hiding tonight? ☀️🌴
The pool's waiting, the tunes are loaded, and the cocktails are getting lonely. 🍹😏
Come cause a little chaos with us at Sexy Naked Beach on the MK3 Grid!
🎧 DJ Adrian Moon LIVE
🕑 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Grid Time
Whether you're here to dance like nobody's watching, chill by the pool pretending to be classy, or just people-watch with a drink in hand... we've got you covered.
Expect: 🌴 Tropical vibes
🎶 Proper feel-good tunes
🍹 Drinks flowing
💃 Questionable dance moves
😂 Plenty of laughs
☀️ Summer energy turned up to 11
🚕 Taxi: mk3.org:5002:Sexy Naked Beach
Bring your mates... or come make some new ones. Swimwear is recommended... but we all know how Sexy Naked Beach usually goes. 😜
Let's make tonight one of those parties everyone talks about tomorrow... assuming they remember it. 🤣
✨ Great Tunes • Great Banter • Great Company • Endless Summer ✨
See you by the pool... first round of dancing's on you! 🌊🎧🍹🌴

Join us for an unforgettable session at the New Landing Point in Alternate Metaverse Grid!
With Dj Tyler
Dj Tyler Bringing his best Tunes from back then and Now , Laughter banter and great ambient
Join him for her 2 hour morning breakfast set and meet up with some amazing people .
We cant wait to see you there !!!

hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/54...

DJ DEBBIE loves her music, Has lots of amazing Ska,Dance, Pop , and tunes that you request.
Lets join her for an 2 hours set at the Landing point at AMV , Where the Moonlight Shines brighter then the Stars. Everybody is welcome , hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/54...

Nah und doch so fern

Mitten im Fluss der tausend Schritte,
wo jeder eilt und keiner bleibt,
steh ich zwischen all den Stimmen,
die der Wind vorübertreibt.

Gesichter ziehen lautlos weiter,
ein kurzer Blick, dann schon vorbei.
So viele Menschen, so viel Leben –
und doch fühlt sich die Seele frei...
nein, eher einsam, ungehört,
als hätte Zeit das Herz betört.

Wie oft berühren sich die Wege,
doch niemals wirklich Blick und Sinn.
Wir laufen dicht aneinander vorbei
und tragen Welten tief in uns drin.
Ich sehne mich nach einem Lächeln,
das nicht aus Höflichkeit entsteht.

Nach Worten, die nicht flüchtig klingen,
weil jemand wirklich neben mir steht.
Nicht die Nähe zweier Körper,
sondern die, die Herzen kennt.

Ein Augenblick, der leise sagt:
"Ich sehe dich."
Und der uns Menschen wieder Menschen nennt.
Vielleicht beginnt die große Veränderung
gar nicht mit lauten Reden oder Macht.
Vielleicht genügt ein offenes Herz,
das einem anderen entgegenlacht.
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Close, Yet So Far Away
In the river of a thousand footsteps,
where everyone moves and no one stays,
I stand among the countless voices
that drift away into the haze.

Faces pass like fleeting shadows,
a glance that fades before it's found.
So many people all around me,
yet silence is the loudest sound.
How often do our pathways cross,
while hearts remain unknown inside.

We walk so close to one another,
with unseen worlds we choose to hide.
I long for more than passing kindness,
more than words that disappear.

I long for someone truly listening,
for someone willing to draw near.
Not simply closeness of our bodies,
but the kind the soul can feel.

A quiet moment softly whispering,
"I see you."
A truth so simple, yet so real.
Perhaps the world begins to change
not through power, noise, or fame.
Perhaps it starts when one heart smiles
and gently calls another's name.

Many of you told me that the walk from the Welcome Area to the gallery inside the pyramid felt a little too long. Thank you all for your thoughtful feedback. It inspired this little oasis.
That is exactly why the bedou-in came to life.
Now there is a place to pause, enjoy a good coffee, take a deep breath, and let the impressions of the photographs and poems settle before continuing your journey.
Enjoy your stay.
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