Category Archives: General Discussion

General thoughts & musings.

When Real Life Echoes Second Life

Posted on February 6, 2014 by Karima Hoisan

Usually it is the other way around, as we in virtual worlds, build our worlds inside from our memories and experiences of the world we live in outside. I hope that makes sense:) It is a rare treat to see … Continue reading →

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ReCap of The Grading Day Poetry Reading On Dakini

Posted on December 28, 2013 by Karima Hoisan

Thanks to Nat, and Claudia222, and Dale, I have some pictures to share of a really wonderful and very well attended Grading Day and my reading that followed. I want to thank everyone who came today, and a big thank … Continue reading →

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Scottius! The One and Only Otter in My Life

Posted on December 28, 2013 by Karima Hoisan

I admit it! I love an otter..I love his talent, his humor, his loyalty, creativity, his amazing art and his great wardrobe. That is why I was so pleased to see the latest Drax File was dedicated to him, the … Continue reading →

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Rez Day Impromptu at Kari’s Bar and Dance

Posted on December 27, 2013 by Karima Hoisan

Planning on doing nothing, is sometimes the best way to have fun! We proved that last night as we “impromptuly” celebrated not only my Rez Day but also MJ Zaurak’s (one year younger) at my new club in New Toulouse. … Continue reading →

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Karima Reads For Grading Day @ The Companion’s Guild~ Saturday the 28th 1:30pm slt

Posted on December 26, 2013 by Karima Hoisan

I was so scared, soooo nervous, that I wore my podium…really! It was attached to me, thanks to a clever builder friend Nikita. Just as stiff as you see me above, is how I felt. The mysteries of streaming, and … Continue reading →

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Going Around & Coming Around at the End of 2013

Posted on December 22, 2013 by Karima Hoisan

Sooooo… About a year ago I wrote these lines as part of a longer poem lamenting the decline of Second Life (as I saw it… 🙂 See post SLip Away) “I  found myself with a Blues Club in New Toulouse … Continue reading →

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Recap of The Reading in Araxes Dec. 7th

Posted on December 8, 2013 by Karima Hoisan

Well……it was wonderful! First, it was just so nice to be there again, on a world that held so many memories. Second, it was just really special to read with such a loving and appreciative audience around me. Here is … Continue reading →

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A Word On The Avi Choice Awards

Posted on December 7, 2013 by Karima Hoisan

First I do want to thank whoever nominated me in the Entertainment Category  for best female poet for the awards this year, and for everyone who cast a vote in my name, I will take it as a personal hug … Continue reading →

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“A Winter’s Trek” by Karima Hoisan and Natascha Randt

Posted on December 3, 2013 by Karima Hoisan

Well… we never thought we would ever do a movie like this one…and it is our lucky 13th collaboration too!! The Challenge was sent out: Make a 60- 90 sec video using one of the MadPea Pea avatars and send … Continue reading →

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“The Faerie Trees”…and a new look for Nat and me ;)

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Karima Hoisan

Celestial Elf is one of my favorite machinina makers. From telling Druid tales, or maybe the day of the dead, to saving all trees, his style, voice, choice of music and machininma magic is so easy to recognize and love. … Continue reading →

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