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  Note: I am traveling this week and created a blog entry to introduce new visitors to both my blog and there.com. Most if not all of these article links will already be familiar to regular readers, but I will be posting new content soon. Link to download there.com A subscription is necessary to join there.com as a full member. The monthly fee is $10 per month and allows you to use both text and voice chat. If you decide to give there.com a try, my avatar name is matthewkg I started this blog in 2025, not long after I created my cafe-bookstore on Mango Market Island on there.com. Mango Market is a group of shops, stores, and my Words and Lyrics Cafe. Over the past year, I have hosted numerous events and activities here, including, concerts, movies, and podcast-listening events. One of my goals for this summer is to get some new acts to perform at Words and Lyrics -- singers, comedians, author readings, etc. Past events have been a lot of fun and well-attended, and I look forward ...

  England and Norway will square off in today's World Cup quarterfinals, and I am hosting a watch party at Words and Lyrics Cafe/Mango Market to enjoy the match. As some of you know, I am an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan, but I do enjoy watching soccer/football during the World Cup and Olympics. Doors open at 4:30 pm Eastern Time, and kickoff is at 5:00 pm. I think we are in for some exciting and intense gameplay with dynamic playmakers on both teams.  I guess I am officially neutral in this one but will probably find myself rooting for England. Good luck to both teams! 2026 FIFA World Cup Quarterfinal: England vs. Norway The stage is set at Miami Stadium today as England and Norway clash in a blockbuster 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal. Kickoff is scheduled for 5:00 PM Eastern Time , with the winner booking a spot in the semi-finals. The Storylines The Star-Studded Golden Boot Race : Norway's goal-machine Erling Haaland enters this match with seven goals in the tourna...

  I randomly decided to title this entry as the "dog days of summer" since they officially run from July 3rd to August 11th, 2026. As far as real-world activities are concerned, I attended a really nice Writing Conference at Seton Hill University near Pittsburgh a few weekends ago. It was a lot of fun, and I am going to post a more in-depth article on that experience on my Words and Lyrics bookshelf blog in the near future. I have also really enjoyed watching the soccer World Cup; the matches have been exciting, and it was great to see the U.S. advance before they were knocked off by Belgium. As the tournament progresses, I would like to host a few watch parties at Words and Lyrics so I will keep everyone posted on that. Thereian Roxxie has been hosting movie events recently, and I was happy to join a small group to watch Jaws  for the umpteenth time. I can still remember seeing this film in the theater in 1975, and our family went to see it again at the drive-in. This also r...

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  Over the past year in There, I have completely immersed myself in fashion. I let an intuitive sense of style guide everything I put together. I find so much joy in building looks, playing with textures and silhouettes in soft, playful, and flirty ways that feel expressive and fun.   There are so many excellent designers in-world who have inspired me to start exploring design myself, and I have been slowly learning how to bring my own ideas into clothing. I am currently working on body contouring, which has been a bit challenging with a hectic schedule…but I am still enjoying the process of learning and refining it little by little. In parallel, I have been spending time with interior design, creating spaces that feel cozy, curated, each one carrying its own personality. Recently, I have been hosting social events, meeting new people, and developing a very real attachment to Gin and Motu Motu. I love how active everything feels in-world. From social gatherings and card games ...

  My Year in There.com My Year in There.com – A Journey of Creativity and Growth This past year on There.com has been a surprisingly meaningful ride for me. When I first joined, I didn’t really know what to expect or how deep the world actually was. But the more time I spent exploring, meeting people, and discovering new places, the more I realized how much this platform had to offer. Every day brought something different, and all those moments slowly shaped the way I see the community today. Exploring the World One of the things I enjoyed the most was simply exploring. Every zone had its own vibe — some calm and peaceful, others full of music, colors, and movement. I loved walking around, discovering new areas, and feeling the atmosphere change from one place to another. A quiet beach, a cozy hangout, a neon club, a themed world… each spot had its own personality. It made the whole experience feel alive and always worth coming back to. Events and Community Events played a huge par...