Author: Bambi

Those of you who love the French language, whether at home or abroad, would most likely know one of Canada’s greatest singer-songwriters and guitarists: Ms. Linda Lemay who was born in Portneuf,Québec, in 1966. This post is meant to highlight her birthday.

Of note, according to the English-speaking Wikipedia, Lemay was born on July 25 (https://shorturl.at/ixG18) whereas the French Wikipedia page tells us it is July 27 (https://shorturl.at/kquBG). After reading both pages, Bambi was confused and curious to know which date of birth is the accurate one. She tried to find this information from other sources. It turned out that there seems to be an internet confusion about Ms. Linda Lemay, with some even explicitly wondering: when is her true birthday?

If you are still reading this post, you may be perhaps thinking right now: what difference does it make, except for Ms. Lemay and her loved ones? In other terms, who cares about her precise date of birth, really? Well, Bambi does :). Indeed, in addition to being one of Ms. Lemay’s fans, she is into dates and surely into birthdays, anniversaries, and memories; as you can guess from her blog. The latter may be, just like her childhood friend Rita described it once, a sort of a social diary. Who knows? Maybe it is a virtual follow-up to her childhood diary during civil war?

Anyhow, to come back to Ms. Lemay, regardless of her accurate birthday, we know that it is soon (maybe today?). So, Happy Birthday to her! Long live her creativity and unique talent. The themes of her songs are universal like singing for moms, dads, children we bring to the world, those experiencing perinatal bereavement, and for guests we do not feel like having over because the apartment is unclean or we are in a bad mood.

Lemay sings touchy topics like fear during the pandemic, the guilt of mothers who beat their children, the “frustrated women”, the husband who snores, etc. Her lyrics are simple yet deep, even powerful. They are serious, always moving, quite sarcastic, and at times just hilarious. In our collectively insane times of much political correctness, fear, and self-censorship, Lemay’s style feels like a breath of fresh air. Her texts’ authenticity resembles Linda Lemay herself.

Talking about authenticity, Bambi could sense Ms. Lemay’s genuine way of being during an unexpected 2-minute-random encounter. Here is the when, along with the how of this incident: she does not know why, but she often bumps into famous people in pastry shops, at hotels, at airports, and on airplanes. This is what happened to her, for instance, with the following folks: the late and great Ms. Denise Bombardier, the inspiring Honourable Mr. Roméo A. Dallaire who is the retired Lieutenant-General who led the UN peacekeeping mission in Rwanda during its genocide, Ms. Céline Dion’s mother who is the late and friendly, Ms. Thérèse Tanguay-Dion, famously known on TV as “Maman Dion“, Mr. Marcel Khalifé who is a Lebanese composer, oud player, and singer… and, last but not least, Ms. Linda Lemay.

Yes, believe it or not, Bambi bumped into Ms. Lemay on a bus taking them both (with many others!) to an Air Canada airplane at Geneva Airport. She was on her way back home from Beirut, through Europe as usual (no direct flights allowed yet). Lemay happened to be standing just next to Bambi; the latter got so excited to see her. She did not hesitate one second before telling her how much she is loved by many folks, including herself, and others; precisely in the country she just left, namely Lebanon, and of course in the rest of Canada. She encouraged her to consider visiting both Beirut and New Brunswick. Ms. Lemay showed interest in Bambi’s words, was kind not just polite, and receptive even on a bus filled with passengers and driving fast.

With the little happy story about this amazing coincidence in Switzerland, Bambi will end this post. She wishes Ms. Lemay the best again. To celebrate her music, she will leave you with some of her songs (the last one is sub-titled in English). These YouTube videos will be followed by the Happy Birthday song. May Linda Lemay and all of you have a good one!

The Kadisha valley, located at 120 km north of Beirut, is on the UNESCO world heritage list since 1998. This means that this superb natural site is considered to be of “outstanding universal value” (https://shorturl.at/lpuw6).

Where is the Kadisha Valley located precisely? According to Wikipedia (https://tinyurl.com/ykt3a25t), “this gorge lies within the Bsharri and Zgharta districts of the North Governorate of Lebanon. The valley was carved by the Kadisha River, also known as the Nahr Abu Ali when it reaches the city of Tripoli”.

The term “Kadisha” literally means “holy” in Aramaic, which was Jesus’ mother tongue. Thus, the valley is sometimes called the “Holy Valley”. Its history dates back to the 6th century with many monasteries, sanctuaries, churches, and caves (all spread around the gorge). Of note, it has “sheltered” Christian monks for several centuries (https://tinyurl.com/ykt3a25t). For instance, it is a place where “Christians used to hide from the Ottoman’s authorities” (https://shorturl.at/goH36). “The valley is located at the foot of Mount al-Makmal in northern Lebanon” (https://tinyurl.com/ykt3a25t).

Interestingly, the Kadisha Valley is in close proximity to the forest of the Cedars of God, “survivors of the ancient Cedars of Lebanon, the most highly prized building materials of the ancient world” (https://tinyurl.com/ykt3a25t).

Lebanon‘s cedar (Cedrus Libani) is referred to, in ancient botany manuscripts, as “the oldest tree in the world”. It is well known that “the Israelites brought it back to build the first and the second temples in Jerusalem” (https://tinyurl.com/ykt3a25t).

To conclude this post, bravo to Roula and Doudou for their five-hour-hike in the middle of this little piece of paradise on earth. Immediately following this text, you can see Roula’s superb pictures [unless Doudou also contributed to this collection :)?]. You may also watch her brief and nice video. To honour “Wadi” Kadisha, this post will end with a Lebanese-Arabic song. It is entitled “Aam behlamak Ya Hilm Ya Libnan” [I am dreaming of you, Lebanon]. In the YouTube video shared below, Ms. Majda El Roumy’s old song is performed by two talented artists, Mr. Mike Massy and Ms. Tanya Kassis. Thanks to them!

Bambi has been silent for the past 24 hours; a long time for this blog’s deer. Indeed, she has been speechless since she learned yesterday about the sudden death, by suicide, of the devoted Toronto-based educator and principal, Mr. Richard Bilkszto (https://rb.gy/b6a3w; https://rb.gy/3jqfd).

Bambi had planned to devote a post to his legal battle after reading about his story in the National Post, thanks to Mr. Jamie Sarkonak, in an article from July 6, 2023 entitled “Principal berated for ‘white supremacy’ sues TDSB over equity training” (https://rb.gy/qzjpb). Unfortunately, she did not have the chance to do so until she received the shocking news. She would like to thank her friends Gabi and Irwin for bringing this tragedy to her attention.

Indeed, at age 60, Mr. Richard Bilkszto, took his last breath on July 13, 2023, which was Bambi’s 51st birthday. Today, a few days later, Bambi wants to publicly declare that she will take a moment to think of him, and his loved ones, on every July 13 of every year until her own death. She will also try to honour him in this post to the best of her capacity. Of course, she will continue to denounce bullying or censorship, as she has always done.

May God knows how to comfort Mr. Bilkszto’s mother. What can Bambi write about her aching heart? She cannot dare to imagine one drop of the ocean of her sorrow. Same for Bilkszto’s brother, nephews, nieces, and entire family and loving friends. Of course, same heartfelt condolences to his lawyer, Ms. Lisa Bildy, as well his to friends in humanity who share his beautiful pro-human or pro-respect/love values and who are under shock now. Bambi is specifically thinking of the fellows he may have met at the Foundation Against Intolerance & Racism (FAIR). By extension, she is also thinking of ALL the targets/victims of bullying and cancellation, whoever they are and wherever they may be located. Those fighting the same fight to clear their names and reputations in false accusations. Love and healing to all of them.

Mr. Bilkszto could have been you or Bambi. Indeed, he could have been or may be any future target of bullying or abuse of any form. His pain before the end of his life could be anyone’s pain, regardless of the nature or colour of the false accusation. His humanity and/or inspiring career, highlighted below, could have been your own too.

Below, you may read the statement from Bilkszto’s lawyer, Ms. Bildy, which circulated yesterday on social media as well as the mainstream media, thanks to Toronto Star’s Brendan Kennedy (https://rb.gy/b6a3w):

Thanks to another article by the National Post‘s Jamie Sarkonak, this time sadly entitled “Toronto principal bullied over false charge of racism dies from suicide” (https://rb.gy/3jqfd), Bambi learned the following about the late Mr. Bilkszto’s inspiring career and disgusting ordeal in and after a DEI training session, as you can see below:

“His stellar career took on a sour note after he was bullied in a diversity, equity and inclusion training session for Toronto District School Board (TDSB) administrators in 2021, according to a lawsuit Bilkszto filed in court. His sin, in the eyes of facilitators at the KOJO Institute, was his questioning of their claim that Canada was a more racist place than the United States. Canada wasn’t perfect, he said, but it still offers a lot of good. For the rest of the training session, and throughout a follow-up training session the week after, facilitators repeatedly referred to Bilkszto’s comments as examples of white supremacy. The experience was humiliating — particularly because Bilkszto placed a great emphasis on equality and anti-discrimination during his career” (https://rb.gy/3jqfd).

Sarkonak’s article pays tribute to Mr. Bilkszto through the beautiful words of his students. Bambi sends her heart to all of them, sharing their sorrow.

“Former student Ahmed Patel, who at one point in his life risked being kicked out of high school, credited Bilkszto for his graduation the City Adult Learning Centre in Toronto and later admission into university. Patel said, Bilkszto’s approach to education was all about “giving people second chances” (https://rb.gy/3jqfd).

“Every time you see him in the hallway, he’d ask what’s up how are you doing, asking about courses,” Patel said. “He was very understanding. He understood that people come from all walks of life… he was compassionate” (https://rb.gy/3jqfd).

Thank you Mr. Bilkszto for having been an inspiring, generous, and compassionate educator. Bambi had wished our collectively insane times were more human with you, instead of accusing you of white supremacy, or of any other empty yet cruel slogan, just for having been a free mind and a man of integrity who lived, and prematurely died, by his values, namely those of “equality and anti-discrimination during his career“. May your memory be eternal ❤️. May healing prevail. May justice be served through: (1) an inquiry, as requested by journalist Sarkonak; and (2) a much needed self-reflection by each one of us, especially by any entity involved in fostering sectarianism and, thus, divisiveness among employees or citizens.

To conclude this post, when will we question the widespread practice of institutionalizing racist ideas in the name of so-called anti-racism? This sad story seems to have included bullying. What are we waiting for to evaluate the relevance of DEI-related programs? Why don’t we consider assessing their good (if any?) and potentially harmful impact, even if it is unwanted or “anti-racism” is a socially acceptable concept? This seems timely if we want to prevent future suffering and, may God forbid, possibly other losses.

From this blog, you may already know how much Bambi appreciates Mr. Nicola Ciccone’s voice, lyrics, humanity, and charm. Today she came across a new song by this Canadian artist. It is entitled “J’regarde l’automne” [I watch the autumn].

If you wish, you may listen to Ciccone’s nostalgic yet beautiful melody, which is happily featured below. For your convenience, an English translation of its French lyrics follows the YouTube video. If you are a regular reader, you may perhaps guess who assisted Bambi in this translation.

Yes, she will now thank Mr. Google Translate who refuses to take time off in any season. Since everyone needs holidays or little breaks, should we worry about his well-being :)?

Autumn or not. On vacation or not. Always bravo to Mr. Ciccone for his depth!

I watch the fall (the French lyrics can be found at https://shorturl.at/hijtD):

“I’m really tired

Very tired

I’m no longer able to look at myself

I want to leave

I can’t fall anymore

I’m no longer big

I’m exhausting

Why has life given me time to love less

what I used to love so much

I look at autumn so that it smiles at me

The big moon is sleeping in the background of the rain

It is still windy, still dark outside

I no longer have a big heart to be understood

I am the ace of hearts

I am an inventor

I invent words to laugh at fear

But it is without colours

I’m nothing but a liar

And maybe it’s true that I’m looking too far

That I love too big

That I love for nothing

Maybe I’m too much or nothing but too good

I walk against the wind so it can lose its eye

Then let it fill the city with leaves

There’s too much space to be alone

Time piles up, then fills with mourning

I’m tired of being upright

I’m worse than that

I’m the dark dream of a clumsy man who froze to death

Who doesn’t care about your laws

So lock your doors

Screaming that autumn froze to death

I stay outside watching it

I look at autumn so that it smiles at me

The big moon is sleeping in the background of the rain

It is still windy, still dark outside

I no longer have a big heart to be understood“.

Bambi is not an expert of glyphosate use or abuse, but she has always been allergic to censorship in New Brunswick (NB), Canada, and beyond. This is why, she has been honoured to support Professor Cumberland, as per all the earlier posts shown below.

Today, if she may, she would like to invite you to quickly read the titles of these posts (assuming you are too busy), at least the following one: “If Bambi was called “a proponent of rape culture” by those who did not like her blog, who is surprised that “the trial heard that Cumberland made sexist and derogatory comments to students”?“.

To begin with, Bambi came across an article in the Times & Transcript entitled “Ex-instructor fired by N.B. college launches appeal” (https://rb.gy/s7vr0). Once again, she read about how “he made homophobic slurs and sexist comments to students…”. However, for Bambi, the most important piece of information here is ONLY the following (hence his appeal!):

Regarding the above, Bambi wrote the following in her last post: “For those who do not know it, our province is 85% forested. Thus, the hot issue of glyphosate use is critical, regardless of the point of view about glyphosate use or abuse. In a place truly free of moral or even intellectual corruption, such an issue is supposed to be considered a scientific opinion. No more, no less. Sadly this was not the case in this story in which we forgot that Professor Cumberland is a scientist with integrity who was simply doing his job. We now know that he is also a man of courage, given his incredible ordeal and his spine. What an inspiration!

Anyhow, one thing was clear in Bambi’s mind last month was that Professor Cumberland deserves full justice as well as a MUCH higher compensation than what he got at the end of his trial ($48,645 in severance and $6,700 from his former College toward his legal costs).”

This being said and even repeated, now is the time for the question raised in the title of this post: why aren’t NB academics and environmental groups publicly supporting Professor Cumberland? Are they paralyzed by fear? Are they too indifferent? Or do they feel reluctant to defend his right to academic freedom, even if they share the same side, so to speak? If so, maybe the following hypothesis can help address Bambi’s question: perhaps they do not perceive him to be ideologically aligned, or compatible, with their mindset. Could it be? Specifically, they may be perhaps more into leftism, even taking the views and beliefs of the latter too seriously. Who knows? By doing so, perhaps they forget to focus on the essential in life: their shared humanity with another individual who has experienced much adversity. If there is truth to this hypothesis, once again, it is the basic principle or value of academic freedom-freedom of expression that is being collectively neglected after its initial attack.

Thankfully, Professor Cumberland received much support. However, Bambi still wants to know the following: why aren’t we all publicly co-standing up for the principle of academic freedom by publicly supporting his legal battle? Are we too afraid to do so? Are we too busy with our lives and/or indifferent? Or, again, are we blinded by our divisions?

For Bambi, it is very simple: academic Freedom-freedom of expression is supposed to be for ALL. This means no to censorship for all. No job suspension or firing for anyone (to silence and/or punish them?). In other terms, there must be room for everyone’s voices in our colleges, universities, and society by extension. This must include Cumberland’s voice, that is his scientific opinions and/or findings. This should also include any other voice that may disagree or perhaps even find opposite findings.

Even if Bambi is totally wrong in her hypothesis or analysis, Professor Cumberland could still be considered, by some at least, as being from a different academic, or maybe even social, species. Think of it. He is a man of Christian faith (“Yak”, some may even think nowadays), in addition to his inspiring scientific integrity and merit. In other terms, at least in Bambi’s mind, he does not seem to be a trendy ideologist, like many Canadian politicians and elites. He is simply genuine and, once again, filled with humanity. Despite this, and regardless of his personal values or attributes, as a biologist and as a college professor, doesn’t he deserve our public support? And what about our respect and gratitude for his integrity, along with his courage?

Of note, this post’s question has been on Bambi’s mind for a while. However, she is publicly raising it now after reading an NB Media Coop article, by Mr. David Gordon Koch, entitled “High levels of glyphosate in most patients with ‘atypical neurological diseases’: open letter ” (https://shorturl.at/CDOUX). As you can guess like she did, this article did not mention Cumberland’s case, even if it informed us of an open letter, which is closely related to his battle. The latter was “signed by several medical students and academics, along with the environmental group Stop Spraying NB and dozens of concerned citizens“. According to this letter, “over the past 8 years, over 200 New Brunswickers have developed worrisome, atypical neurological diseases, most of whom also had high urine levels of glyphosate and other pesticides“. Interestingly, Koch’s journalistic work was funded by the Government of Canada [via the Canadian Association of Community Television Stations and Users (CACTUS)].

Of course, it is necessary to resume the investigation of the mysterious neurological diseases, consider all risk factors, including glyphosate, and be transparent with patients and their families (Bambi’s heart goes to them) as well as the general public. For this, Bambi thanks Mr. Koch for his report.

To conclude this post, fingers crossed for Professor Cumberland and Lawyer Paul Champ who will be representing him in the appeal (https://shorturl.at/belR4). Independent of any possible impact of glyphosate on our health or even any role in the awfully tragic cases of NB patients with atypical neurological diseases, Bambi stands in solidarity with Cumberland. She does not know about you, but she wants FULL justice for him in his appeal. Yes, this is her heart’s prayer for him and his family ❤️!

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Professor Cumberland: bravo for appealing the court judgment to rectify the remaining injustices!

If Bambi was called “a proponent of rape culture” by those who did not like her blog, who is surprised that “the trial heard that Cumberland made sexist and derogatory comments to students”?

Bambi sends her continuous positive vibes to Professor Rod Cumberland!

Bambi keeps standing in full solidarity with Biologist and Professor Rod Cumberland ahead of the final week of his trial!

Bambi stands in full solidarity with Biologist and Professor Rod Cumberland. When will cancel culture end in NB and Canada?

From wherever you are reading this post right now, assuming it is from a relatively free society, please imagine the two following extreme scenarios, respectively:

First, your female relative, neighbour, and yourself are being forced on the streets by your police forces to remove a veil, or a hijab, freely chosen to be put on their/your adult head. The latter may be a preference out of spirituality/religiosity, cultural tradition, sense of fashion, or another personal motivator. Would you find the police’s behaviour acceptable?

Second, just like what is happening in Iran right now (https://shorturl.at/efrNV), imagine the opposite of the first scenario: your country’s authorities are reviving “a morality police” to force your daughter, mother, neighbour, and yourself to be covered by an unwanted hijab (or chador in Afghanistan)? How would you feel about it? Would it be fair or oppressive? Does it honour women or is it insulting (i.e., to their intelligence and free will)?

Obviously, for Bambi, both scenarios are problematic because they involve coercion. In other terms, they do not respect women’s choice about what to wear in their “own” daily life. Indeed, no woman is like another; same for men. Each is unique: one may be into the hijab. Another woman may not, even if both may be Muslim and observant. Of note, around the world, most observant Muslim women do not wear a hijab. Nevertheless, many do so and this is their business. Ours is to respect them, regardless of their outfit. In other terms, women must be as free as men to wake up in the morning and decide to wear what they wish. Only them know what is best for them. Surely not men working for a government, a religious order, or for a so-called “morality police“, which uses threats and force to impose a code dress, along with other restrictions.

Remarkably, despite a highly authoritarian regime, Iranian women and men are very courageous in fighting for their liberty and equality. Bambi has many older posts supporting their protests for this basic freedom. The most recent ones are shown further below. A a result, they have been jailed and even put in solitary confinement, like the talented rapper, Mr. Toomaj Salehi (https://shorturl.at/bfMWZ). Of note, he recently received a six-year prison sentence over the protests (https://shorturl.at/bfMWZ). Same for actor Mohammad Sadegh, it seems (https://shorturl.at/kotU2), and for Dr. Sadegh Zibakalam (https://shorturl.at/syCH1) who will appeal against his prison sentence. Tragically, other men who publicly supported their fellow women were executed (https://shorturl.at/aHMTV). Can you imagine? May their memory be eternal.

To end this post with music, two songs come to Bambi’s mind: the meaningful Bella Ciao, uniquely performed by Ms. Talia Lahoud, and Ms. Nana Mouskouri’s powerful “Song For Liberty“. As a reminder, the latter is the English translation of the French version “Je chante avec toi Liberté” (written by Mr. Pierre Delancé and Mr. Claude Lemesle; arranged by Mr. Alain Goraguer). In addition to French and English, this song was recorded in German, Portuguese, and Spanish. If she may, with much respect and affection, Bambi would like to dedicate both musical pieces to the people of Iran.

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International Women’s Day: A song to Iranian and Afghani women

Iran: Shame on Lebanon…

The anthem of the Iranian revolt: Bravo to the fifty French and Francophone artists for singing Mr. Shervin Hajjipour’s “Baraye” in Farsi!

Bambi’s new discovery: A love song she wants to dedicate to all the courageous Iranian women!

Iran: Where is Mr. Shervin Hajipoor? He was arrested after releasing his powerful song “Baraye”!

Picture of the day: Beirut women standing in solidarity with Iranian women!

Bambi has no secrets for her blog’s regular readers. Everyone knows that she is a fan of Ms. Leila Milki, as per the four older posts shown further below.

Ms. Milki is an award-winning Lebanese-American singer from Los Angeles. Bambi will repeat again that she was thrilled when this artist wrote a comment on her blog: “Hiii! I’m just finding this – thank you so much for sharing my music and for your lovely words!! I’m very glad you’ve been enjoying these videos ? please stay in touch – would love to connect!(socials: @leilamilkimusic)”.

As as reminder, her reply to her was as follows: “Wow– Ms. Leila Milki herself writing on Bambi’s blog! Bambi is SO HONOURED!! Please keep up your incredible talent and impressive work! You cannot imagine how many people reached out to Bambi to thank her for this post, expressing their admiration for your talent (from Canada, the USA, Lebanon, and Europe too) ❤️. Thank you and Bambi will keep in touch (email noted), count on her!”

This being said, this post is meant to share with you a beautiful orchestral ballad written by Ms. Milki who describes her musical piece as follows: it is “around the longing to escape a painful reality/disillusionment by hiding out in my dreams… would love to know what it sparks in you!”. The lyrics, composition, and piano, vocals were composed by herself. As for the string quartet, it was arranged by Ms. Abby Abdel- Khalek. Bravo to both artists!

Thanks Ms. Leila Milki for your talent. More healing to your heart… and sweet dreams :)!

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“The World Can be Ours”: Bravo Ms. Leila Milki for recording Arabic vocals for this World Cup track!

Isn’t Los Angeles-based Leila Milki full of talent? With her angelic voice, she sings for a heartbreak and for Christmas in three languages!

Ms. Leila Milki sings Acapella “Helwa Ya Baladi” of Dalida!

Meet Ms. Leila Milki, an award-winning Lebanese-American artist: She plays the piano, the guitar, and sings in several languages!

Almost two years ago, Bambi dedicated a post to a song by Mr. Guy Béart, entitled “Liban Libre” [Free Lebanon], shown further below. Béart composed the music and wrote the lyrics of his powerful melody in 1989. This was exactly one year before the end of an absurd and cruel 15-year civil war.

Bambi recalls how Mr. Guy Béart visited Lebanon on a boat trip, from out of France, to show his solidarity with the civilians of his parents’ birth country. Today, she wants to pause to pay tribute to the memory of the late and talented Guy Béart. She is doing so because the latter was born on July 16 (1930). Although his own life ended on September 16 (2015) (https://shorturl.at/ioALZ), luckily his song is eternal.

Thank you, Mr. Béart for your attachment to your parents’ and to Bambi’s birth place. Most importantly, many thanks for your French song (with a couple of words in Arabic), which is all about unity, peace, and healing among the Lebanese people. Your song remains timely, perhaps today more than ever. Indeed, to what extent is Lebanon free now, you may be perhaps wondering from heaven?

Regardless of the answer to the question raised above, may all the countries of the world (including Lebanon as well as Canada and France) enjoy stability, liberty, unity, and prosperity… along with an urge, by their respective residents, to love one another.

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“Liban-libre”: Isn’t Mr. Guy Béart’s song about Lebanon moving?

To begin with, Bambi is grateful to her friends, Dima as well as Mary, and her sister Roula for their beautiful pictures. Bravo Dima and Roula for your respective talent. Thank you Mary for your generosity.

The first two pictures (by Dima) show us the sunset on the Mediterranean sea, namely on El Heri, which is a superb sandy beach in the Chekka town. The latter lies in the Batroun district in Northern Lebanon. Bambi has wonderful memories, with her loved ones, on the El Heri beach during several trips to her birth country over the past decades.

This being said, the last three pictures that you see below were taken (by Roula) in a village called Zighrin, which is located in Mount Lebanon. Zighrin’s elevation is 1050 metres, that is 3,444.882 feet. Of note, Mount Lebanon’s highest peak is 3,088 metres, that is 10,131 feet (https://tinyurl.com/yve6a37z).

To express her gratitude to her friends for reminding her of joyful memories and to her sister for sharing Lebanon’s beauty from a higher altitude, Bambi will offer them two songs: the first one is a Lebanese-Arabic melody, originally by the late Ms. Salwa El Katrib and performed by her daughter Ms. Aline Lahoud. This song is about the sea and all the mysteries of the world hiding behind it. As for the second French song, which is entitled “La montagne” [The Mountain], it is performed by the late and unique, Mr. Jean Ferrat.

To conclude this post, one wish comes to Bambi’s mind, like a prayer from the bottom of her heart: long live the sunsets, sunrises, and landscapes of tiny, bankrupt, presidentless, and governmentless yet dignified, resilient, and… eternally charming Lebanon!