Category Archives: Slices of Second Life

Stories, tales, and recountings

Sea Spice

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Karima Hoisan

Sea Spice Surf-zest in her face she pounded in the first stake, for what was meant to be; a tall round hut of imported spices she would offer to the public at the sea. Her sacks and bags with foreign … Continue reading →

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Slip Away

Posted on September 30, 2012 by Karima Hoisan

Slip Away For Second Life When I arrived upon the shore of my salvation, it was a full moon night and I landed by the sea. There was a dolphin jumping and I could hear the waves as they crashed … Continue reading →

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Stabbed In The Ego (aka) ~ I Bet I Thought This Poem Was About Me ~

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Karima Hoisan

“Large frame windows staring out at the sea,  a ballroom restaurant pre-rush and scurry.  Leaned on elbows in white linen caress  her smoky accent winds ’round her dress….” Stabbed In The Ego (for that poet) Am I really not as … Continue reading →

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“Take Charge”

Posted on September 15, 2012 by Karima Hoisan

Take Charge We can be the passenger wondering where it all will lead, or take the wheel and drive the engine down the laid out tracks. The tracks we know exist, but where they’ll take us, is what we cannot … Continue reading →

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Come for Tea and Poetry on The Irish Estates with …..Me! Sept.13th at 1pmslt

Posted on September 8, 2012 by Karima Hoisan

It seems to me it has been way too long since I sent out an invitation to a poetry reading, and actually it has been four months since I performed in Second Life. Those of you who follow my blog, … Continue reading →

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“It’s ok to be lazy…”

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Karima Hoisan

It is:) I won’t even make excuses… I don’t feel much like creating, as I just feel like enjoying what SL has to offer…in the form of escapism and my favorite “escape artist” is also my film partner who also … Continue reading →

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A Personal Slice of Pie FromThe UWA V Machinima Challenge 2012 Awards

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Karima Hoisan

Well to say that Natascha and I were nervous was a total understatement today, as I sat crossing and uncrossing my legs, and Nat fidgeted in some carefully camouflaged dance moves. We were more than a full hour early for … Continue reading →

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“Seek Wisdom” a Karima Hoisan & Natascha Randt Film for MachinimUWA V

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Karima Hoisan

Ohh..I can’t wait to share this little film with all of you…a 4:30 min black and white machinima that took hours of rendering, discussing, and polishing but was soooo much fun to do, and renews my belief in the wonders … Continue reading →

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“Seek Wisdom”….the Teaser

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Karima Hoisan

Here is a little teaser that I hope whets your interest in seeing the whole machinma….SOON! The final film will be our entry in the UWA  Machinima Challenge 2012 “Seek Wisdom” All I can say is, I am very excited … Continue reading →

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The Changes Changes

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Karima Hoisan

I invite you to listen to the recording of my poem “The Changes Changes” Just click the mp3 link in bold below. The music is also my own. I went a little jazzy-house beat on this one. Please feel free … Continue reading →

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