Tag Archives: Loss

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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In These Five Days

Posted on June 23, 2025 by Karima Hoisan

Hi everyone,If you watched my 1 minute video “No More!” you will recognize this music. I actually wrote it for this poem, but then the USA bombed Iranand I made that small video using it. I just read, by the … Continue reading →

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A White-Winged Angel

Posted on April 17, 2025 by Karima Hoisan

                                                        Maki & My Father & Me Please listen to my spoken word … Continue reading →

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Dry-Eyed

Posted on March 19, 2025 by Karima Hoisan

                                                                    My Avatar on Kitely Dry-eyed When … Continue reading →

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“I Cried Because I Had No Shoes….”

Posted on September 26, 2024 by Karima Hoisan

                        “The Talk” by Dale Innis on Midjourney                         Please Press Play to Hear me recite it to … Continue reading →

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Floodgates of Gratefulness

Posted on March 29, 2024 by Karima Hoisan

                                Maki snuggled on my chest (Photo of Maki snuggled on my chest) Floodgates of Gratefulness For Maki I’m searching through my library, my memory … Continue reading →

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My Beloved Maki

Posted on March 29, 2024 by Karima Hoisan

Maki saved from dogs June 9 2021 at 5 weeks old, killed by dogs March 29, 2024 I will miss him terribly. He was a very very special cat to me. Maktoob, he was destined to be ours for just … Continue reading →

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Fire and Smoke

Posted on July 9, 2023 by Karima Hoisan

                                 “Open Door” by Dale Innis on Midjourney Fire and Smoke For Umahmad I won’t close that door…as if I ever could. I know it’s all up to me, but honestly is it …really? Do you not play a part … Continue reading →

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Gliding Beauty – The Epilogue

Posted on April 19, 2023 by Karima Hoisan

                                      Illustration by Gino 2007 Preface: This is The Epilogue of a story, a book I began writing in 2007 in Jordan. I decided to not continue out of respect for the characters (both living and dead) It is a … Continue reading →

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An Invitation to Read My Short Story-Gliding Beauty

Posted on April 16, 2023 by Karima Hoisan

                                         Illustration by Gino 2007 Hi everyone, some of you have already started this 5 chapter story about Umahmad, someone who … Continue reading →

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