Today is my Birthday. My real-life Birthday and I want to tell you a story:
Once upon a time, an avatar named Karima Hoisan was born in Second Life on
December 26th 2007. She looked like this and grew up over 15 years to become
The avatar-poet you all know on WordPress and in Second Life:
Now, I would like to tell you another, somewhat parallel story:
A little girl named Donna Leviash was born in Milwaukee Wisconsin on the 9th of March.
Donna at 3 years old Donna at 18 years old
She had a very interesting and complicated life and lived many stages and phases. She ran away from home at 18 when her mother decided to re-marry, 7 years after her father’s death,
1. She was a hippie in Hollywood and played organ in a R&R band while living in a striped house.
2. She was first married to the lead guitarist: 3. Then to the bass player
and they had a small daughter, Poett and moved to Laurel Canyon in Hollywood.
Poett 3 days old with mom Poett all grown up 
The Wild & Infamous Pair of Dons & Tones – Canyon Girls
Her beloved Raven “Strangeways”+Laurel Canyon “Sasha” + Skeet Shooting
(Please go to YouTube to see our home movie walking around Laurel Canyon:)
4. She became very politically involved, anti-establishment and packed up Poett and drove down The Pan American Highway to Costa Rica, when Poett was 5 years old, looking for a better life. They lived on the top floor in this house that the high tide came in and washed through the first floor twice a day. It was like living out at sea.
5. They bought a farm and lived the ranching life without electricity for 10 years until soon after, her son Julian was born.
Harvesting Black Beans On the way to somewhere:)
Poett in the ranching days With her loyal friend Beto
Luis Buying a horse
When Julian was born, they were still living remotely, but she contracted Hepatitis and for reasons of health had to sell the farm and move them to a town that had electricity.
A collage of small Julian Julian & Poett all grown up
Now….a quick montage!
6. She was a close friend of the bishop and the priests for many years.
She offered to cook them meals on retreats and they came to her house, regularly for dinner.
These were her priest years
7. She was Vice President of the Fútbol Team 10 years with 9 players living in the house for over 4 years….Really involved in Fútbol! Her Fútbol years,
She had always lived with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, but she was not diagnosed until later.
With the beginning of the internet, she found out so much more about a condition she had lived with, all her life and was invited to be studied by a team of doctors in Philadelphia.
* A footnote. her collagen defect makes her look about 20 years younger than she was. The only good thing about this disease.
Back row 3rd from the right
8. The Jordanian years
She married again and moved to Jordan for 10 years. She converted to Islam, not for marriage, but for conviction. She loved living there and had incredible experiences, learned to adore her new family and felt this time in her life was very destined to be. She also added Arabic to her spoken languages….rode camels:) and met her platonic soulmate…
Jordan on the road to Amman In the Wadi Rum with UmAhmad
Havana Cuba Petra Jordan
In 2007 she joined Second Life after returning to Costa Rica. Her marriage was over.
In the virtual world, she regained her self-confidence, her self-worth and she healed
little by little from emotional trauma she had lived through in this last year.
Today, the 9th of March I celebrate my 76th Birthday… I decided today was the day to join my two very real selves. Karima & Donna into who I am today:) I am very proud of all I have lived, learned and accomplished in my 76 years on earth in both the virtual and the real, Alhamdulillah. An old lady?? Never! My spirit has not aged at all… Too old to learn something new? Never!! While there is breath, all is possible…Keep learning!!
PS. I have no baggage with me…I have forgiven everyone and been forgiven by everyone.. I travel light to the next phase of the journey. Alhamdulillah.
Julian Leviash, Poett Ryan, Donna Leviash (aka Karima Hoisan))
to my right-Sebastian Valverde, my oldest grandchild
And….the rest of the grandchildren!! 
Axel -Danna-Jack- James (in the back)
PS. My big party is on Saturday! Bring a helium balloon and join us:)
Digital Rabbit Hole 
Oh my darling Sissy! I’ve already written you privately to celebrate your birthday, but wanted to post here after reading your montage of life. It’s wonderful! It barely ticked past the midnight hour to gain entry into the DAY (lol) where I could contribute to your well wishes for a most marvelous anniversary of your life ((hugs)). I love you to the moon and beyond, one among many who share the honor of being part of your circle of life and all the joy it brings. Enjoy an infinite celebration, because the ‘party’ never ends when we’re with you! All my love, Piscean Sis DZ 🙂
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Sissy Poo my wonderful virtual sister for 15 years I love you..I’m glad you enjoyed the RL “backstory” hehe..it’s been a wonderful life.. I am so grateful..and for your part in it too..So many shared moments,, real memories..Well I don’t have to tell you..haha you were there!! So glad you were. Love you and thank you for Everything Sis, especially the spontaneous and unstoppable laughter:) ❤️ My Fish Sissy:)
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Happy birthday, Karima. I am honored to have had the privilege of reading this and getting to know you better 🙏🏻
🥳
David
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Thank you so much David..I thought this reveal might shock you a bit but just know I am still very close to my Family in Jordan, and they are my family now too. In the end, each one of us has a book inside..It’s my pleasure to know you and to let you know me a bit more:):)🙏🌹❤️🎉
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What name did you go by in Jordan, if I may ask?
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Donna or they call me Dandoon. When I wanted to change my name to Karima, my father in law said please dont that Dona was also a beautiful Arabic name for the central pearl in a necklace of pearls. They pronounce it Dona long O
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My dear dear Donna/Karima, I am completely blown away! Your life is rich with so many experiences, no wonder your poetry has such great depth! You’ve not just lived one life but many and all of them are reflected in your writings.
You are special to me but now I love you more for sharing this.
Today you’re not just a friend, an inspiration, a cheerleader but you’ve taught me to be brave as well. Thank you and I’m pleasantly surprised! ❤
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Oh dear Harshi..smiles, I might have shocked you a bit but it was time to just be real..I have hidden myself behind an avatar for 15 years and well now I want to reveal my two parts:) Trust your heart and yes what you truly want..pursue it!! Life is so amazing..and every stage has been so precious to me.. Now I have my WordPress family..and I feel comfortable and secure. Thank you for being such a talented and supportive part of it//❤️
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Happiest of Birthday dear Donna/Karima!
I pray for your health and the wealth of ideas which you’re yet to share with the world.
Keep sharing and keep shining! lo<3e you!
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Thank you so much for this wish too..Inshallah that flow of creativity will stay strong in me over the years. You are such a sweetheart Harshi your comments have moved me. Hugs you tight 🤗❤️
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Karima and Donna, you have brought many new thrills to my life: live poetry, multimedia art, spontaneity, great times among the big three, and surprise after surprise. I have questions… like tell me about Strangeways and seeing Petra! Anything else that comes to mind that you haven’t yet shared! 😀 We still have a lot of ground to cover and much to reciprocate! Cheers and a Very Happy Birthday!
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Hey J. wow you signed up to WP to make comments. That means a lot to me:) First I’m so happy to know you too and yes surprises are good sometimes:):) Strangeways was one of two Ravens I raised from fledglings. When he was grown and independent from me, he would fly free but if I walked to the store, he would fly eye-level next to me..circle around and catch up. If I went into the store, he would fly up to the roof and wait for me. He was so tame with people that we gave him a silverband that said “Strangeways please let me fly free” One day he didn’t return..we think that he was stolen.:(
Petra makes me cry every time I see it.. It is just overwhelming and the desert itself, Wadi Rum is one of the most mystical places where I have ever spent a night. This picture of me riding the camel is special. The guides like to lead you and you just sit..but I convinced them I was a rider and they let me ride on my own. It was so thrilling and something I will never forget:) Thank you for your SL friendship and for your birthday wishes…See you Friday:)
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Appreciating every story. I’d like a raven for a friend. I’d also like to see Petra. I saw a really great documentary on it over the last year about its architecture and water management. Truly remarkable feats! What a life you have led!
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Wishiing you a very Happy Birthday ❤️🎈🎈❤️
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Thank you so much Maggie.. I appreciate your Birthday wishes:) 🌹
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Happy Birthday to you!! I hope that you have a great day and a real enjoyable time on Saturday!! 🙏🤗🤗
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Thank you Colin and hopefully my story was not too shocking for you:) It feels good to just be who I am.. I appreciate your WordPress friendship very much. 🤗🌹❤️
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You are very welcome, my friend!! 🤗🤗
Ha, no, not shocked at all. You are having an interesting life and have some beautiful children and grand-children!! 🤗🤗🙏
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Happy New Birthday! So many adventures … and what a wonderful family! These are all powerful experiences! Wishing you the best! Enjoy your birthday week! Now I see where your musical talents started from. It’s nice to know the rest of you. Great post!
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Thanks so much Ben…for your kind words and about my family too:) Yes, many of these phases were like entire lifetimes..they felt that way. Aww thank you for such a positive take on my post..I feel safe and comfortable here on WordPress…it was time for Karima to introduce who is behind the monitor:)
I am so glad you approved of my choice:)
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You’re welcome! It’s been great getting to know; glad we got to meet in this space. And thanks again for sharing. Have a great night! Again: Happy Birthday!
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Happy Birthday! Good heavens, what a life, what a number of lives, you have been living! How many people you have been, roles you have been filling and roles you have created, while still being the same amazing unique person you are. And still going strong, filling the world with poetry and balloons, enriching reality for everyone! I’m so very grateful to know you, grateful to have passed a picture to that very attractive avatar all those years ago. Celebrate! 🙂
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Happy Birthday old avatar friend:) I too am very grateful for you going to my reading and taking my picture and sending it like 13 years ago? Wow..that random act started the most amazing and constantly changing creative friendship. Alhamdulillah yes..I’m still going strong:) I am very grateful for all of it…as you know:) Will follow your command hehe and Celebrate!!
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Happy birthday 🎂🎉 Best wishes for many more years of creativity, prosperity and happiness 🎁
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Thank you Nicole for leaving your wonderful words and Inshallah, it will be this way. When I am creating….I am truly happy.
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A very happy birthday, Karima! Wish you all the best, today, tomorrow and all the days to come. Great to know about you better. You have seen so many thrills, ups and downs in your life. Now I know why your poetry has so much depth. Enjoy the day, enjoy your party, this party of creativity and poetry should not be over. All the best, Donna/ Karima 🎉💐🌹💖🙏
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Oh Kaushal, I hope I didn’t shock you with my birthday post:) Your words are so motivating and I’m thrilled to read, you did enjoy this quick sketch of my live. Thank you for saying my life has contributed to the depth of my poetry…
I try to stay away from the shallow ends.
Life is so amazing and rich.., Thank you dear friend for your wishes:) 🤗❤️🌹
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No, it’s an interesting read. This birthday post brought a bit closer to you, as I came to learn about your struggle in detail.😊💐💕
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Yes! A Great Surprise! A Gift! Your Spirit emerges from the ether waves with your arms full of flowers, offering a beautiful bouquet to all who come to your door! So many colours, still glistening with Magic…..but I ramble. Happy happy birthday, and a party unmatched in the history of the Cosmos, you deserve it. Thank you!
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Thank you so much Belavar..I have enjoyed your “rambling”comments immensely:) Thank you for my mystical birthday wishes…All of the colors of the rainbow and every shade between…Such a happy comment…I love it!
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PS. Haha, that is a wonderful story you share today! Happy happy Birthday. I’m not surprised to see that striped house, because I think of you as a lady from the magico-realism genre, surrounded by the cloud of your magical thoughts, always ready to obey the Call of Spirit, and…..shining a light on the path for your companions in the Way. Never change!
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Such great comments about the striped house..magical realism was our palette. I seem to be holding my spirit still intact…wish me luck from now on:) and thanks again.
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Happy birthday, dear friend!
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What a wonderful birthday surprise to find your greeting on my blog. Thank you Henri, my wonderful friend from the past, for remembering me:)🤗
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What an amazing life you have lived! I love the poetry of the photos that take one back in time and the varied adventures that have led you to who you are today. Happy Birthday! ❤
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Thank you Layla and so glad you did enjoy my whirlwind tour through my life. It has been a very blessed ride and I am eternally grateful for my story…and where I am today, nearing the end. Alhamdulillah.
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how wonderful! i love your “reveal” fest!! the pix are absolutely great, & the energy is wonderfully uplifting, like a surprise hot air balloon ride! 🤗🥳🎉🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼well done, soulkin😘🙏🏼🦋welcome to a whole new peaceful & rewarding chapter in your life💕🌞
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Awww soulkin you had so much to do with it. Your honest right up front on your blog, the first time I visited, “i am 81, living in a nursing home and deepening my spiritual life as is appropriate as one ages.” When I saw that… I immediately wrote to you privately…and said..Hi I am 75 but never have admitted it…and we became wonderful friends, instantly, deeply… Alhamdulillah. I never expected in this stage in my life, I would be making new friends..but WordPress has surprised me several times now:):) Thank you for your closing lines..I feel so good, light like a giant helium balloon and ready for the next chapter, Big hugs J and much love and gratitude for you.
🤗🙏❤️🦋
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what a blessing our friendship is to me as well, lifting me into realms of trust & openness that i never thought to see again. yep, we have a mutual admiration society!💃🏻💃🏻❤️❤️🥳🥳🎈🎈😘🤗
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Isn’t it the best? What luck at this stage of the game to be joining our mystical yearnings and inclinations…Alhamdulillah 🌹❤️💃🏻🎈🌈
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yes!🙏🏼❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🌹
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Dear Karima-Donna,
what a wonderful surprise! I feel blessed you’ve been sharing all that you have seen and experienced in all those lives with us. Thank you for poetry, spoken words and music, and the light and color you spread with everything you do ❤
Big hugs, Joey
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Big hugs to you Joey…and thank you so much for your sweet words, your friendship, your continuing importance in my virtual life. That was a wonderful thing Nat did for us…to introduce us and you moved your cafe to our sim.. I am so happy for that good destiny and for your kind and encouraging words about this post:) Big hugs, Joey!!
Time for a Greedy game soon…🎉
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Happy Birthday Karima or Donna even. I wish you a lovely peaceful and happy special day. You are leading an amazing eventful life and long may it continue. What an adventure so far you’ve had, what an incredible story! You’re a lovely friend to me and you make me so proud to know you. I see a little of ‘Klara’ in you too, no bad thing really, she got her gift and we got our gift of you. Enjoy your party, so wish I could be there.
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Awww thank you Pete, and really I use Karima much more. Thank you for your best wishes and your enjoyment of getting to know me a bit better…the woman behind the curtain (Oz) so to speak. I have been so lucky to have had and to have lived through many of these experiences. We lost a lot of people along the way in the 60’s and 70’s …but I made it through.. I am very proud to know you too Pete..that is very mutual and I loved what you said about Klara..
and the gift. Thank you for thinking this way. Pete you are invited anytime you find yourself traveling in our direction:) but….before that, I still need to finish my tour of your amazing sim…:) Thank you for coming all the way to my blog and leaving this very appreciated comment .
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Dear Donna-Karima, what a beautiful & heartfelt sharing…your story is filled with love, struggles, adventures and much much more…a wonderful being you are…lovely pictures…surrounded by loving family & friends…”I travel light to the next phase of the journey”…A Very Happy B’day to you, my dear friend…you’re special…much love to you ❤️
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Hi Naveen…I think Karima is much more who I am but Donna is always inside. I am so glad you enjoyed my post, my pictures, even though I told you my “secret” awhile back:) Thank you so much for your birthday wishes and for your amazing friendship..I cherish it and much love to you too 🤗
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You’re so very welcome…thank you for being my amazing & wonderful friend, Karima…much love ✨
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OMG, my dear friend!!!!! Happy happy birthday!!!! Thank you so much for sharing your life story with us all, I am honored and blessed to read this. It is such a gift to get to know you (all the special different versions 😊) better. What a life you have lived – what beautiful experiences you have lived!!! The way you journey through all the different phases is so inspiring to me. And your footnote at the end is so touching and brings everything together in the most perfect way. Thank you for sharing and for being so amazingly you!!! The Universe (virtual and seemingly “real” 😉) are lucky to have you!!! Lots of love and hugs your way, always 🤍🤗
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Hello dear one, I hope I didn’t blow your mind too much:) To read your words that you feel honored and blessed, makes me know it was OK to listen to my intuition. Aww thank you for saying these worlds are lucky to have me, when I know that I am lucky to even be in these worlds and to have found fellow-travelers as yourself along the way, Thank you for this comment. I cherish it Grace!!! Much love to you and a big big hugs on top:) ❤️🤗❤️
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Omg keep blowing my mind!!! There’s never “too much” 😊. It was more than ok to listen to your intuition, dear friend…it was beautiful in a multitude of ways!! You’re most welcome, much love right back atcha 🤍🤗
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The moment I’ve been waiting for all week our dearest talented, one of a kind, poet talent, performer and entertainer with a voice and beautiful that memorizes all. Happy 76th Birthday Dear Donna, aka Karima who we all know and love. Beautiful story and so touching of the life you’ve traveled with your beautiful children and zest for living life! Save me a seat on Sat and I’ll bring my big helium balloon. Blessings to you always and so much love for more joy, love and health always!!💞💗
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Haha Cindy, I did make a rather gigantic build-up:) I hope the real post didn’t disappoint:) Yes, this year I feel grateful to be turning 76, for still being able to create and enjoy life on all planes. I also felt that after 15 years, Karima could show the woman behind her blog, movies, poems etc. Karima has lived a fantastic life as an avatar, but her one in command, Donna Leviash, Milwaukee girl did too in her own right. So happy that you enjoyed getting to know the whole story…and pleased that it appears many here feel the same way. I wavered a bit about doing this…but now I know it was the right thing to do. To poetry and creativity, to love and compassion, to spend well spent the time given us on earth. Oh I will save you a seat..I think we might set the house a float with just one ha ha. Hugs and thank you again for these beautiful words. ❤️🤗🌹
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Happy Birthday Dear Karima and thank so much to share with us your great life :))
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Ahhh Tutsy, what a pleasure to receive you on my blog:) I am very happy you enjoyed my life, the sketch of my life..I’m so glad to know you in the virtual..Thank you my talented friend for coming here to comment.
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What a wonderful story, Karima. It was a joy to read and to look at the photos. Happy Birthday. x
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Thanks so much Jay…it was fun to put it together. Glad you found it entertaining… I’m lucky I still have photos from way back when:) Thank you for Birthday wishes too:)
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Happy Birthday Buddeh!
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Thank you Buddeh!!! ❤️🤗🎈🎉
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It’s lovely to get t know you Karima, what a wonderful and rich life! A belated happy birthday!
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Thank you so much for your comment on this post..I am glad you enjoyed my sharing of a bit of my life with you:) Thank you for your support and encouragement…I had a great birthday..Alhamdulillah 🌟
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From Jan Betts who is locked out of WordPress:(
Jan Betts
Well here it is! And I have known you since right before you came to Costa Rica….and seen so many interesting and inspiring phases of your extraordinary life! you have been my best friend loyal and proven over soooo many years!I am so grateful for you! We have shared our art with each other, inspired each other, and our trust gave us a safe place when an intimate friend was so important to share with. Thank you thank you….you are the best. I love you. Grateful. Happy birthday dear friend….so many celebrate you!
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Jan Betts Now you made me cry:) but I forgive you because you are my bestest tried and true friend. From drying our laundry on the rocks on the beach, to checking our wordle daily…talking daily for all these years..I am blessed to have had you and have you in my life. I love you…Your art surrounds me in every room.. We are linked in such a special way. Love you Jan…see you soon 🎈
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Thank you dear Karima for sharing the amazing photos and your thoughts.
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My pleasure. I feel after 15 years if just being an avatar here… it was time😀I’m glad you enjoyed it John
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I need a tropical place. The cold days of Winter making my bones old dear Karima. I am the keeper of photos for my family. I still have my time in Germany photos from 1977-1980. Photos gain value and I hope someone in my family. Saved them.
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The tropics destroy photos…The ones I have from way back when were probably sent to my mother in Wisconsin to keep safe. They still are visible..but those from here are half eaten:(
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I hope you had a splendidly happy birthday, Karima! You’ve lived such an interesting life! No wonder your poetry is so deep and rich.
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Awww thanks so much Dawn..My big party is tomorrow..I’m very excited as I haven’t had a big party for many years..My kids are throwing it. Thank you for your kind words about my poetry too..
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My pleasure, as always!
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Dearest Karima. All the very best wishes to you at your birthday and always! The accounting of your story that you give here is marvelous! You, dear Kari, are a marvel, and I am glad to know you and to have shared in friendship, poetry, life with all of its sweetness and sorrow.
With love and appreciation to you for being such an inspiration in your way of expression,
Luna ~
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Thank you so much…so happy to have met you in my virtual life Luna…Alhamdullilah..those days in Hollywood were very special and formative…of my whole life. It let me be open to Life as it flowed…and I jumped in. I am eternally grateful for everything…and everybody who has been in my life. Big hugs and thank you dear soul for this beautiful comment. ❤️🤗❤️
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Happy belated birthday Karima… a long life dictates that one should have a long story… and a long story without touching, is an empty story… merely a big book sitting on a shelf begging to be bought… to have a life… your book is a history of life, full and well worn, but not to the brim… for there are still pristine pages to be occupied by you… I settle back with a tall glass of lemonade to read… to enjoy… so much more…!
🇯🇲🏖️
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Your comments are fabulous!! Get comfy and make a big pitcher, as you say, i still have some stories to live and share. Thank you for enjoying a bit of my book and your creative, inspiring comments !
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Karima, my fabulous Karima, Happy Belated Birthday to you hon. May all your dreams come true. May you be forever happy. Thank you for sharing your talent and your story. Love you.
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Thank you dearest Gabriela and so happy you enjoyed getting to know the woman behind the avatar. It was time:):) Now I am all “out” and can write about the 60’s and 70’s that still haunt my dreams too:) Love you too..You are so special and have been since I first read you:):)
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Hon, I cannot wait to read all about. Your kindness and your talent makes everything special. Love you till the moon and back.
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Ohhh thank you 🙏 for your warmth and your humanity. You Gabriela are so giving and so talentef ❤️❤️❤️
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xoxo
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You had a amazing life. Dear Karima. The photos were wonderful.
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Thank you so much John..and not giving up yet…Still lots to write, create and do:)
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Me too. My grandchildren are getting older. Don’t need the grandpa to keep them safe. Time to allow them to test life and seek adventure. We must allow our children to grow wings and have fun. You are welcome dear Karima.
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Oh yes… i totally agree!
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Old Native American saying dear Karima. “Remember that your children are not your own, but are lent to you by the Creator. – Mohawk”
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Ahhh yes, it is true and very similar how Kahil Gibran says it:
“Your children are not your children.
They are the sons and daughters of Life’s longing for itself.
They come through you but not from you,
And though they are with you yet they belong not to you.”
I have always loved and believed that:)
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A truly fascinating story. Thank you so much for sharing. Many would say that you had a very colourful life and I like to think that we all gain so much from our experiences, even though it might not seem so at the time. For once I am reading the life of someone who is almost as old as me!!! May you continue to enjoy life for many years to come.
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” May you continue to enjoy life for many years to come.” and you too David:) Thank you for this comment and for enjoying knowing a bit more about me:) We all are a mixture of what came before..and I certainly am. Oh yes I have gained immensely from all these experiences and am so grateful that this was my life:) Be well and stay creative…I think creativity keeps the spirit young!! If the spirit is young…well we are too:)
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Dearest Karima, what a life full of adventures and crazy experiences that make us who we are today. It was daring to live to the fullest. I, too, was a very politically motivated young woman. You had the strength to live in many ways that many would never have. I admire your strength and ability to love, forgive, and ask for forgiveness. I have done the same in my life. I have asked those in my past life who I think I may have hurt to forgive me, and I have received Grace. I am so sorry you have had to leave with this horrible disease. You are right, and you look so unbelievably young, my friend. A beautiful woman in every way. I send you my love and appreciation for your friendship and great talent, dear Karima. Love you Joni
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Awwww such a beautiful comment dearest Joni. I too am so grateful for our friendship made right here on WordPress. All my life it has been easy for me to forgive and also to ask for it. I have seen from the beginning, how imperfect we all are ALL are and so it makes it easier to admit to our imperfections and forgive those of others…This has been a blessing for me in my life and has helped me maintain a positive, unburdened spirit..which is one of the real factors in aging gracefully. Yes my Ehlers Danlos has been a burden, but one I have always dealt with and rode and did so many things, even with having it, dislocations, eye and heart problems, pain.. but it does make my skin look quite young(the only good thing). but here I am at 76 and still going strong, even if walking now is very difficult. I am totally grateful for my life, every stage, every decade…and just want to show others…we never get too old to create. Big hugs and much love and thank you for your words Joni, Love, Karima ❤️
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I just finished the video, and I must tell you that you remind me of the movie stars who are tall and gorgeous during that time frame. I think you have an unusual capacity to love and adore others. It was evident by your birthday you have shared and continue to share so much love, Karima, in your heart and work. I love you, too; I wish I could have joined that circle around you on the night of your BD. Your beautiful children and grandchildren are a blessing and a statement in the beautiful life you have led. May God always shine upon you and your giving and so very lovely heart. Big hugs. I hope to be catching up as I can not believe all the work that you have done. Amazing, my friend. Happy belated Birthday, I am so glad and thankful I know you!
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Thank you dearest one…I wonder if you can tell I slightly limp when I walk in that video..I try to cover it by inventing a rather bouncy step and so the fact one leg is shorter than the other is not so noticeable:) Thank you for your support your wonderful wishes and your loving friendship. I am so proud to know you and call you my friend…❤️
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Sweetheart, no you can not tell. You were so beautiful I am surprised you were not in the movies. I knew the first time I read you, you were a sensitive and there are always many stories to tell when you are. You are special. I love you for your courage do you not know we all have such stories. You are an exceptional woman who live a full life and what a story you and God will have to talk about. I too will have quite the exchange with God. We will talk soon my dearest. Love, Joni 🦋🌹❤️🤗
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❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
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Wow! You’ve lived many lives in your time on this beautiful planet, and you’ve also touched many hearts and minds with your kindness, love, conviction, and creative talent. I’m honored to call you my friend, and feel equally honored to read about your life today. God bless you, Karima. 🌹❤️🙏🤗
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Oh, and a very, very Happy Birthday!! 🎈🥳🎈🎂🎈🎉🎈🥳🎈🎂
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Smiles big..lots of candles this year lol:):) Thank you! Thank you!
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Hehe. :)) Always! 🎈🎂
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Thank you so much Jeff…I’m glad you enjoyed getting to know me better:) I too am honored to call you my friend and many blessings always for you and much success and happiness in your life.. Big hugs and thank you again ❤️🙏❤️
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I enjoyed it very much, and you are most welcome. Thank you, my friend. Big hugs. ❤️🙏🤗
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A little late to the party, but oh my goodness! What should I say? This is always going to be my favourite post by you. I already knew you to be this genuinely amazing woman, and an awesome writer, but this journey of yours. Just incredible! These are some great experiences: powerful, painful. And I feel drawn to you even more now. Thanks so much for sharing it my friend. May God keep you blessed, and strong. Take care, Karima.
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Ahh Sundaram what a beautiful comment and I was just patiently waited for you to stumble upon it:) I am so glad you loved it and feel “even closer to me now” I am so happy you enjoyed my share and I will send you a few pics from my party on WhatsApp:) I loved this comment..it truly made my night . May God keep you safe and creative my friend, You are a treasure found on my journey:)
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You know it makes me want to sit from across you with a cup of coffee and talk, just talk for hours. About each part of your journey in detail. About Donna in her various roles and colours. About Karima in her determination and faith, and zeal for life and poetry. 🙂
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And thank you for saying that. I look forward to the pics…
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Let’s do it! WhatsApp with coffee in video..or come visit Costa Rica:) Your choice:) I would love that Sundaram!
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Da la casualidad que somos del mismo año de nacimiento.(2 de Agosto). Nací en Perú. Luego viví 40 años en Venezuela y hace 4 años que vivo en Chile. Escribo poesía por casualidad y empecé en el 2016. (LLEGUE TARDE A LA POESIA-12/12/19). Esta sipnosis de tu vida es realmente fascinante. He podido visualizar cada uno de tus pasos con solo cerrar los ojos después de leerte. No me había equivocado cuando al leerte, sentí que estaba frente a una mujer extraordinaria y de paso, muy hermosa. Me siento complacido de estar en tu blog y recoger tus letras, tus versos porque ahora que sé un poco más de ti, entiendo mejor lo que escribes. Un gran abrazo.
Manuel Angel
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Esto Sí es una casualidad!! 1947..un buen año para que nascan los poetas:) Muchas gracias por tus palabras sobre mi artículo, mi resumen de la vida. Me alegoa much que te lo haya gustado tanto y muchas gracias también por tus palabras sobre que se presentía de mi, de solo leer mis poemas. Yo también capté a una vez tu naturaleza de romántico y de caballero en tus versos. Mucho gusto en conocerte Manuel y mil gracias por tus palabras muy alentadoras.
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El placer también es mío. Un gran abrazo por este encuentro.
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Wow Donna, what an amazing life and worth all the celebrations!!!!
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Thank you so much Cassa:) I’m glad you came to visit today and learned a bit more about this poet/avatar:)
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It’s both inspiring and empowering. Thanks for sharing. Your life is amazing and you are even more so.
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Thank you again for your very kind words.They inspire me on to continue learning and creating!! We’re never too old for either of those things:):)
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thanks for letting us into your RL ❤ the world is a better place with you – happy belated bdy!
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Awww thank you very much 🤗
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Wow! That’s quite a remarkable life story in a nutshell. You are actually the same age as my dad (and even his mom is still alive). How old do you feel in your heart, Karima’s age?
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Hi, so sorry for this replying coming months after you sent it, but naughty WordPress and sent it by accident I’m sure to Spam. I just discovered it, and carefully put it where it belongs. Ahh I love this question you ask. I feel exactly 14 not a day older or younger and this young spirit inside has kept me young in so many ways. So..it’s good to maintain that younger version of yourself, very much alive..It makes Life itself more worthwhile…as we age. Thank you again for commenting.
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What a wonderful story of your many lifetimes! You truly are a free spirit!
dwight
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Thank you so much for reading and enjoying it, Dwight. I very much appreciate you leaving me this comment
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You are most welcome!
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Oh how exciting ! May I reblog it here?
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Oh wow, what a great journey you’ve led! a full and rich life. thanks for sharing, getting to know the woman behind the veil, so to speak. many many belated wishes on your birthday. cheers Karima/Dona.
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Smiling big at Jay, Ahlan wa sahlan:) I don’t know how you stumbled on this post, but happy you did. Yes I have had a full life and Alhamdulillah, still going strong. I thought it was time to let my hair down so to speak and share a bit of the “real me” with my WordPress family. Thank you for your kind comment and your best wishes, Jay:)
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