Tag Archives: Costa Rica

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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So…How Was Your Trip?

Posted on October 26, 2025 by Karima Hoisan

                            Baltimore Oriole by Roger Tory Peterson circa 1981 So…How Was Your Trip? In the 3rd week of September I begin to watch the skies. Every day … Continue reading →

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Our 50 Year Milestone in Costa Rica

Posted on September 20, 2025 by Karima Hoisan

50 years ago yesterday (September 19th) was my daughter and my 50th anniversary in Costa Rica. We came for an indefinite time…and wound up spending a lifetime here!!We drove down from Los Angeles and crossed the Nicaragua/Costa Rica border exactly50 … Continue reading →

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That’s One Big Iguana!!!

Posted on April 5, 2025 by Karima Hoisan

It’s like having a small dinosaur living in our yard. I think he probably hatched here many many years ago. They live to be 12-15 years old and can live past 20 if they have a constant food supply (Fruit … Continue reading →

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Vignettes From Real Life: Paper Maché

Posted on September 1, 2024 by Karima Hoisan

                                                            Mid 1970’s Costa Rica*Foreword: After writing my post “Voiceless with … Continue reading →

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A Shower In The Dry Season

Posted on March 14, 2024 by Karima Hoisan

                     “Birds After The Rain” by Dale Innis on Midjourney AI Art A Shower In The Dry Season The ground flat on its back with it’s mouth open… every tree stretching … Continue reading →

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Backyard Bird Concert

Posted on February 17, 2024 by Karima Hoisan

I have a special treat for you all today…My backard birds, featuring the soloist and National Bird, (not the prettiest but that doesn’t matter, she sings like an angel  *Center photos.) She is The Yiguirro (a brown thrush) In the … Continue reading →

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Ode To My Tushties

Posted on February 7, 2024 by Karima Hoisan

                                     A Little Tushtie (also known as a House Wren) Ode to my Tushties I know the why; it’s scientific fact But I … Continue reading →

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Beach Day With Dale

Posted on October 4, 2023 by Karima Hoisan

My son Julian, who as you remember is into making random drone movies of our real lives,  Click Here , captured Dale and myself and some surfers out on our beach day in Costa Rica.  He made it as a … Continue reading →

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