Category Archives: General Discussion

General thoughts & musings.

“Everything Eats Everything” A Real Life Vignette

Posted on September 29, 2026 by Karima Hoisan

I was sick for months with an autoimmune flare up, and was finding it difficult to get back on my creative feet. Nothing I tried felt inspired… and then I realized  why I wasn’t and what was wrong. They were … Continue reading →

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Will Be A Little Absent..

Posted on July 12, 2026 by Karima Hoisan

Hi everyone, I am suffering a severe flare up of my rare,  autoimmune skin  disease Pemphigus Vulgaris. It’s very painfully debilitaing right now. I will be scarce and just follow doctor’s orders to hopefully go into another remission and be … Continue reading →

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The Gardener on YouTube

Posted on June 9, 2026 by Karima Hoisan

Good morning, I want to share a true labor of love, I have been creating in the last week. This is not his life story (impossible to do that in 3 minutes), but it touches on the essence that was … Continue reading →

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In Memorium to James Ottobre, Friend, Designer, Gardner of his Garden….and so much more

Posted on May 29, 2026 by Karima Hoisan

My dear dear friend, James Ottobre (Jimmy) who I have known since the 70’s in the Hollywood days, passed away, very suddenly to the other side, May 13th 2026. We talked religiously every Sunday since his creative partner, Gino passed … Continue reading →

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Creative in All Worlds!

Posted on April 15, 2026 by Karima Hoisan

So….. My best Second Life friend and collaborator in my virtual world builds and videos, is visiting me in Costa Rica. In 2023 Dale Innis came for a long weekend…( and a big birthday party thrown for him) but this … Continue reading →

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I’m Working For My Son:)

Posted on April 6, 2026 by Karima Hoisan

Hi everyone, I guess if you live long enough (I’m 79) You might wind up working for your son:) I just did and I am so proud of how our first  collaborative video  turned out, I want to share it … Continue reading →

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Eid Mubarak!!

Posted on March 19, 2026 by Karima Hoisan

After 30 days of fasting from before dawn to sunset, prayer and devotion, empathy and generosity, and acts of good deeds, comes 3 days of celebration we call Eid al Fitr (The Festival of Breaking The Fast) The new moon … Continue reading →

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Ramadan Kareem! Generous Ramadan!!

Posted on February 19, 2026 by Karima Hoisan

For Muslims all over the world I wish you a Blessed, Generous Ramadan.I join you with my prayers and my fast and I pray for world peace. I pray for all who suffer in the world and I pray for … 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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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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