I wanted to do this photo for a number of reasons.  First, when I saw the Cheerno Sailor outfit, the classic Life magazine cover from 1945 of the sailor kissing the nurse immediately came to mind.  It's been 80 years since the victorious end of WWII, and I wanted to commemorate with a throwback to this photo.  Also, with Pride now underway, what better way to give a nod to our continued fight for the LGBT+ community to serve in the military.  Our fight and struggles continue, but with our unity I know we will experience victory. 

Verandi Diavolo & Divos Titanium Wear:

Hat: Cheerno - Sailor Hat

Shirt: Cheerno - Sailor Shirt

Pants: Cheerno - Sailor Pants

I met up with Verandi in the Men's Room to show off the new Divos Top & Brief at this month's Belleza Event! ❤️🍆

Clothing: Korpov Store - Divos Top & Brief @ the Belleza Event - September 2024

Backdrop: Varonis - Mad Stalls

After playing with some blond wigs, I was glad to get back to my ginger roots.  Enjoying a nice few days off and taking my time getting up and getting ready!  Happy Holiday weekend to my U.S. friends!

Divos Titanium:

Hair: Magnificent - Leon Hair

Skin: Stray Dog - Rowan

Underwear: Cordewa - Malibu Boxer

Pose: CuCa Designs - Male Pose Pack #1 - Wall Leans #5

Other Notable Items:

Tub: Nutmeg - Colonial Bathroom Tub w/ Towel 

Mist is celebrating Father's Day in the U.S. the best way we know how - with a Leather Daddy event!  Join us as we enjoy the beats and bulges at Boystown with DJ Zann!

Divos Titanium:

Hat: Nexus- Latex Cap 

Mustache: Volkstone - Ortega Mustache 

Harness: Kindex- Max Harness @ XXX Event - June 2023

Jock: Kindex - Max Jockstrap @ XXX Event - June 2023

Arm Bands: Thirst - Edison Arm Bands 

Gloves: L'Emporio&PL - Marlon - Black

Leg Straps: L'Emporio&PL - Brave

Boots: Lapointe & Bastchild - Swear Havoc Ops Boots

Glasses: Zoom - Kaion Glasses

Cigar: PFC - Cigar

Post: Vegvisir - [C] Jacob - Sit Pose Pack 

Background: Ozzy- Blogger Photo - Stand @ Home Decor Weekend Sale - June 2023

This weekend Verandi and I attended the Blizz Ball at Hydra Pointe, which was a beautifully seasonally decorated venue for the holiday season.  DJ Maxwell and Trouble Dethly were the perfect hosts and gave a great jumpstart to Christmas time! ❤️🎄

"The most important thing in life is your family. There are days you love them. And others you don't. But in the end, they're the people you always come home to. Sometimes it's the family you're born into, and sometimes . . . if you're really lucky . . . it's the one you make for yourself."

- Carrie Bradshaw, Sex and the City

Today marks the 15th Rez Day of one of the most magnetic people I have ever met: Adham DeCuir. I would say without question he is the closest thing I have to family in Second Life.  I'm so thankful he rezzed, and even more so I met him.  Here's to 15 more amazing years in cartoon world, Hammy! ❤️😂

Normally Zann and I are throwing it down at Mist, but tonight we had a chance to get some quiet relaxation fireside.  He not only makes a great friend, but a great pillow as well. ❤️

Featuring the Noche Devlin Briefs, Motiv8 Comfort Pose and the Apple Fall Clifton Cast Iron Fireplace.

This moment is 6 years in the making and long overdue!  Featuring the one-and-only Grant Valeska, it is our first duo shot that he left to yours truly to edit rather than handle with his own amazing skills.  To know him is to love him, and I have said on so many occasions he is literally one of the most talented people I have met on the grid.  I got to take a bike ride with him in Boystown, and it was such a good time catching up and showing out.  He truly is a tour de force!

Featuring the all-new Thirst Cycling Kit from Equal10.

This summer, follow the SLives of four himbo beach bro lifeguards as they do what they do best: watch your back. 

Tune in weekly to see Parker, Zain, Zann and Divos deliver heart-pumpin rescue techniques to all beach visitors in need.  Whether on the lookout in the watchtower or running effortlessly by the shore, you can always find them nearby - just look for the tight red speedo!  Check your local listings for showtimes!

Featuring the Noche Clint Swim Briefs.

Continuing with my series, Dr. Henry "Hank" Phillip McCoy, PhD is one of the founding members of the Uncanny X-Men.  Lovingly referred to as Beast, he possesses ape-like superhuman physical strength and agility, oversized hands and feet, a genius-level intellect, and otherwise normal appearance and speech.

A special thanks to my good friend Zann Baxton for being a fellow comic nerd and playing the role of Beast.

Many who know me well know that I am a bit of a comic book nerd (please don't judge).  I found the Uncanny X-Men when my Mom and Dad were going through a divorce when I was a kid, picking up my first issue from the magazine rack at my local southern Bi-Lo grocery store.  The X-Men were always a great escape when I needed to go somewhere else in my mind.  In the comics, mutants were feared and hated for simply being different for who they were, and that resonated with me since I am a bit different myself, especially as I started progressing through my teen years.

This picture is Iceman, a.k.a. Bobby Drake, one of the founding members of the X-men.  I hope I did him justice.  I had such a fun time editing this, it gave me inspiration to start doing an X-Men series of photos.  As time permits, I am going to snag some of my friends to showcase other members of the X-Men team.  I hope you enjoy, and if you have any ideas or want to be a part of it, let me know!

A special thanks to Regi Yifu for helping make the pose, ice slide and ice powers.  He's a man of many talents, not the least of them being an amazing friend. <3 

I had a chance to escape to the beach with my amazing friends Zain Bravo and Juan Bravo!  Beaches, boys and booties make for a great weekend getaway! <3

Thanks to these sweet friends for letting me join them for a warm getaway in Second Life as I watch the freezing rain fall outside!

Featuring a number of seasonal items from Apple Fall:

• Chair: Apple Fall Blake Adirondack Chair - Adult
• Cushion: Apple Fall Cushion - Cream, Trellis Thin
• Coffee/Book: Apple Fall Coffee & Muffin
• Planter: Apple Fall Clay Jug w/ Rope
• Lantern: Apple Fall Sutton Lantern - Burnt Ash
• Pumpkins:
• Apple Fall Harvest Pumpkin - Buttercup Stacked
• Apple Fall Harvest Pumpkin - Buttercup, Orange
• Apple Fall Harvest Pumpkin - Fairytale, Orange
• Apple Fall Pumpkin - Fairytale II
• Apple Fall Pumpkin - Fairytale III
• Apple Fall Pumpkin - Jarrahdale I
• Apple Fall Pumpkin - Casper White I
• Apple Fall Pumpkin - Casper White II
• Apple Fall Pumpkin - Black & Silver

Other Notable Items:

Fox: Jian - Red Fox

Firepit: Dutchie - Firepit

Plant: Vespertine - Large Potted Chrysanthemums - Yellow

Plant: Vespertine - Large Potted Chrysanthemums - Orange

Leaves: Happy Mood - Colored fallen leaves

This week we invite you into the madness of Arkham Asylum.  Feel free to join us in attire based on your favorite Gotham City hero or villain (or any hero/villain of your choice)!  However, as always dressing in theme is optional and NEVER required at The Mist!

See you on Saturday at 8:30pm SLT! Wanna taxi?  Just click here!

Whether doing homework or working from home, nothing helps you be more productive than a comforting workspace that is both functional and beautiful!  Looking to create the perfect Office for your home?  You can find everything you need and more @ Apple Fall!

Celebrating Pride with some of the best!  Love is love.  Be proud of who you are!

From left to right: Adham Decuir, Grant Valeska, Parker Droverson, Divos Titanium & Zann Baxton

Gallant Magazine is extremely excited to share the 2020 Holiday issue! Considering the year we have all had, this issues gives us some much needed love and light! The Holiday 2020 issue features renown Home & Garden creator Vespertine, Men's Fashion extraordinaire Stephen and his store Mossu, and tons of beautiful fall and holiday scenes designed to leave you feeling joyful and maybe even a little hungry! With almost 250 pages, Gallant Magazine continues it focus on delivering a visual masterpiece to all of its readers. No matter how you celebrate, Gallant wishes you a happy holiday season that is hopeful, merry and bright!

To view the Gallant Magazine Holiday 2020 issue click HERE. 

Cover photo by the talented Luna Song.