THE BEST OF SL MAGAZINE JUNE 2020

Publisher/Editor-In-Chief Reign Congrejo Fashion Editor Bronxie Asst Fashion Editor Shantal Gravois CONTRIBUTORS CompE Bronxie Sammie Audion Jamee Sandalwood Magissa Denver COVER PHOTO: Bronxie COVER WRITING: Magissa Denver

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ITALIAN SL Article by: CompE|Photography Cara Paine In days the of COVID-19, quaint shops on cobblestone paths, beautiful homes dotting cozy settings, and good people in peaceful communities are often out-of-reach dreams. One exception is a Second Life dream that is real, tangible, and a 6-sim wonderland. ‘Dreams’ does not adequately describe Village of Ciampi and Petofi’s Villa— Mama Mia! does.

The harbour is accessible and navigable for sailing along the southern coast.

The Indulgence - an elegant adult club on the edge of the Italian village of Ciampi. It is a place to socialize and meet likeminded adults.

Dream Team Design - housed in Petofi’s empire, the An SL fixture since April 2017, the Villa’s expanse invites company specializes in making Second Life beautiful visitors to spend an hour, a month, or an SL lifetime. and offers its landscaping and other services to the SL Tuscan-based adventures are many, and the only problem public. here is a happy one— seeing it all is not easy. So, let’s get started.

The land is designed for touring, just as visitors do exploring Italy’s small-town real-life counterparts.

Petofi’s Villas vast holdings includes: Guests often bring their own modes of transportation, Village of Ciampi - the heart of the Petofi’s Villas is based including horses, motorcycles, automobiles, and their on an old Italian theme. Come here to relax, explore, shop, tried and true feet. Ciampi is on the SL mainland, and enjoy beautiful scenery. meaning you can set sail on adjacent waters in whatever PortoNuovo Harbour - Next to Ciampi, virtually across marine craft you own to go wherever you want. the street, is the little fishing harbour of Porto Nuovo. The office for Petofi’s Villas is also here, offering villa rentals.

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Land or sea, one has options: partake in the many The intricate attention to detail— fresh flowers, authentic activities available or revel in doing absolutely nothing.architecture, even an occasional inquisitive kitty cat Creator/site owner Viggen Petofi notes, “We have a lot ofcompanion —can only be designed by an Italian master, things for people to do, but it is a small rural village, soright? Wrong. think of a relaxing atmosphere.”

Creator Viggen Petofi is a Canadian who has never set foot Viggen is also the mayor and is here daily to answerin Italy— “Yet,” he quickly adds. He draws inspiration in questions, guide visitors, and offer suggestions as needed.part from his SL partner, Lucrezia, also non-Italian. She’s Or you can set out and enjoy on your own. Here is how: French. Well alrighty, then, how did they do it?

Find the Plaza and grab a complementary bicycle.“I’m a cartographer by trade and have a keen interest in Within minutes you are pedaling down pixelated streetshistory,” Viggen notes. “Researching is second nature.” of Tuscany-inspired Old-World Charm.

Details are important, too. “I believe the details of Ciampi is what makes its charm. Much of this place was inspired Discoveries lie beyond each turn, including a bakery, aand built by my partner Lucrezia in memory of her restaurant, a coffee shop, a flower shop, bicycle rezzergrandmother. She is Italian.” facilities, an ice cream stand, the community garden, parks, campsites and the village bar complete with games.Though Viggen and Lucrezia are not Italian natives, many Are your legs tired yet? Keep pedaling, we have more toof their visitors are. They are testaments to how well the see: a cafe, a bar, the Village Indulgence Club, a virtualItalian-themed site is designed. classroom, and PortoNuovo Beach still await.

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“Lots of Italians visit, and some offer advice, which is For life is a party in SL. Be it dancing the night away with helpful,” Viggen tells us. “They come here to relax and to friends you haven’t met yet or enjoying the quiet serenity enjoy the rural nature. of rural life. Who better to share it with than Italians or Italians-in-spirit? Both are here in the virtual world of They think it is mostly spot on, which is great! It makes Petofi’s Villas. Espresso not included. Ciao! me smile that people come to enjoy the place. That is what it is for.”

Ciampi is also for weddings, with venues available in many areas such as the Village Community Garden. In addition, 19 villas are available to rent with easy access to other attractions.

And everyone is welcomed on Monday nights for the weekly club social. A sign says it all: “Tell me why I love Mondays? Every Monday Night at 5 PM SLT!— no entry fee, free drinks, great music, and company of the best people in the world.”

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A MIDNIGHT DREAM Dreams. Drams that seem too wonderful to dare aloud. When the moon is full, light softly dancing along the water. Where the graceful wind sighs through the reeds’ caress. I wonder as I dream— does anyone else experience these dreams?

I am wondering: does anyone have them? — dreams that sometimes are too wonderful to dare aloud. Perhaps it happens when the moon is full and the light softly glimmers and dances on water, like the graceful movement of the wind as it sighs in the arms of the reeds.

I remember when I first met you, how I dressed in a gossamer gown in hopes of dancing the night away.

Do you remember? We were entwined under a constellation of stars, whirlingin a spectrum of colors.

And then, when we touched… I wondered— am I the woman for you or a woman being dreamed? Am I your dream?

Will we dream together in the mist of time and illusions?

When I think of you, it is like the afterglow of lovemaking— deep, blue, concentrated, untamed. Powerful and primal, the flash of a diamond in the moonlight at midnight, ignited.

It is a place like the halo around the heart of the sun, where there is heat and fusion— a place where you and I rule opulently.

Article By: Sita Writer|Photography: Bronxie, Jamee S. Shantal G. Alone again, I look into the midnight sky and wonder: how long can I live this night?

And they wonder: what is she? Nymph? Goddess? Vampire? Savior? Perhaps‌ Yes, she was all of these and none of them.

Whatever you wish to imagine, all I know is that the midnight moon is there forever and has always existed.

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THE VALUE OF A DAD Father. The word is defined as “a male parent,” but it represents so much more depending on who you talk to. Some found their fathers to be a harsh taskmaster, always finding fault. Others found their father to be cold and distant, someone who provided the necessities but little warmth or love. Some refer to their father as “Dad” because of the fond memories and experiences they had with them. Then there are others that may just shrug because, for them, their father was absent throughout their life due to abandonment, imprisonment, or death. All these various scenarios prove that fathers have an impact, whether we had them in our life or not.

For some that missed out on having good experiences with their father in real life, Second Life offers a unique opportunity.

Many residents become part of roleplay-based families complete with siblings and parents. Others find male role-models that become the father figure they never had and who mentors them as any real-life father would. So, what is the secret to a successful father/child relationship?

The website AskMen posted a general list that gave the following tips: Spend time with them; teach them to appreciate what they have and not take things for granted; be open to change; have respect for who they are as individuals; take an active interest in the things they are doing/feeling; provide an example with actions rather than words; support their right to make their own decisions; take time to teach them important things they need to know. A good father will not shelter their children from consequences or conflicts but will rather wait for them to figure out a solution, stepping in only when necessary. Perhaps most importantly, a good father will love his children unconditionally.

Article and Photography by: YSHIARA CERISE Up until the 1970s, the study of child /parent bonding focused on mothers, the parent traditionally involved with the children. Now, society and gender roles are changing. According to a Pew Research Center Report dated July 2, 2013, single father households have greatly increased, ranging from 297 in 1960 to 2,669 in 2011. Also, according to a U.S. census poll in 2012, 189,000 fathers opted to stay at home and look after children aged 15 and under so their wife could pursue out-of-house employment. So, what effect will this time spent with dad have on children?

It depends on their ages.

A study by Jeffrey Rosenberg and W. Bradford Wilcox found that babies will have more confidence and emotional security, along with better language and thinking skills as they develop. (An interesting side note: According to an article for Today’s Parent by Micah Toub dated June 8, 2019, recent studies are finding that when a new father begins to care for the needs of his newborn, he experiences a release of the hormones oxytocin and prolactin and a decrease in testosterone.

These changing hormone levels give the father a sense of incredible love and empathy towards their baby, similar to what new mothers experience. It only begins to diminish when the father/child begin their natural separation when the child grows older.)

When the child reaches toddler/childhood stage, if the father/child interactions continue, the child will learn through play how to manage both their behaviour and their feelings, which helps them socially when interacting with others.

They will also be better prepared for school and are more likely to excel in their studies.

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Even if the play is “rough,” it helps them to deal with aggression in a controlled manner when it comes to their emotions.

Older children and teenagers benefit as well. They will have less discipline issues, be able to socialize better with others, and experience less depression. Boys will have fewer problems related to school, and girls will have a higher level of selfesteem.

Researchers have discovered so many positive things about a father’s involvement in their children’s lives so far and will no doubt discover more as time goes on. These ongoing studies serve to prove the poignancy of the following quote

by Adrienne Burgess: “By examining the different ideas about fatherhood in the ancient and modern worlds, studying the diaries of fathers, interviewing present-day fathers, and making use of other kinds of empirical research, we learn something that most of us already knew: fathers matter.”

Happy Father’s Day!

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