Author Archives: Karima Hoisan

The One & Only Bubbles!!

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Karima Hoisan

Our one-and-only Bubbles… our “stuffed – animal” (very much alive:) He is part sheep, part poodle and part cat..or he is a cat in sheepskin jammies or a poodle with a cat face and a feather tail(not shown) right out … Continue reading →

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Bird Buffet: A Home-Movie Production

Posted on January 26, 2026 by Karima Hoisan

Hi everyone,well it certainly seems I’ve been stuck in  “Bird mode” in the last few posts. and this is yetanother look:)Some of you will remember this time-lapse of my window-sill feeder, taken by my daughter Poett and other shots mixed … Continue reading →

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Dawn Bird on YouTube

Posted on January 18, 2026 by Karima Hoisan

Good morning,I’m sharing a little video poem I made and put on YouTube. Please watch in 4Kand enjoy your flight:) Dawn Bird The Dawn Bird wakes before sunriseshe stretches and preens,as the waves touch  the shore Then she starts her … Continue reading →

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“From Stone”- A Poem from 2013

Posted on January 14, 2026 by Karima Hoisan

Hi all,I found this poem I posted in 2013 here on my blog. Most of you were not reading me back then….so I hope you enjoy it today:) From Stone It started out as stone, with the Sculptor peering in … Continue reading →

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And Speaking of Birds: The Mating Season

Posted on January 11, 2026 by Karima Hoisan

Two of our National Birds (The Clay-Colored Thrush) Fighting For Territory Well since I’m on the bird subject, my muse got inspired by a piece of music I was composing in Garage Band (No AI used) and convinced me I … Continue reading →

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Bird Life in my Backyard

Posted on January 10, 2026 by Karima Hoisan

Most of you who have read me for years, know how I love birds. I have a very well stocked  2-level feeder in my back yard with fresh bananas & papayas and it has been a well known and well … Continue reading →

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Flexi & Flamenco on YouTube

Posted on January 4, 2026 by Karima Hoisan

Happy New YearI am Baack among the living and the blogging and it’s a brand new year:)This is a very niche poem/YouTube and if you are not an old resident of Second Life(I just turned 18 there) you might not … Continue reading →

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I’m Taking a Break:)

Posted on December 17, 2025 by Karima Hoisan

I want to wish you a very Merry Christmas or a Happy Chanukah in these days and just let you know that I won’t be reading or posting for awhile. As you know I am struggling with an autoimmune disease … Continue reading →

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Vibrant Halls – The Wildflower Witch Family 1968

Posted on December 11, 2025 by Karima Hoisan

                           Collage of the Wildflower Witch Family by Menubar Memorial Well it’s only been  8 months since I posted about our demos to Capitol Records in 1968. Our song, … Continue reading →

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Poem: ‘Song For A Dying Gondola’ by Robin Saikia

Posted on December 9, 2025 by Karima Hoisan

I want to share today, my recording of Robin Saikia’s poem, ‘Song For A Dying Gondola.’ The first time I read it, I fell in lovewith it. Many of you now know, that I admire the poetry of Robin very … Continue reading →

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