Author: Bambi

Just four-five days before the revived tragedy of the Middle East, Bambi posted this song on her blog, as shown at the bottom of this post. It was as if her dream was a premonitory dream, or a prelude, to the current nightmare of the Middle East since a barbaric human tragedy of October 7 against innocent people, sadly but not surprisingly followed by cruel human tragedies of yet more innocent people in more places. As usual, civilians are always caught in the middle when it comes to armed conflicts. Some would say that armed conflicts, or wars, will always happen in our world. It is part of human nature. Maybe, but why can’t love also be part of our human nature?

Why can’t we learn lessons from the past to build a safer and more loving future? Today, more than ever, the late and great Mr. Raymond Lévesque’s song is timely. Is anyone of those who decide (or think they decide) of rounds of violence or wars listening? Enough of suffering of innocent people in the world in all ongoing conflicts, and at all sides, including the Middle East’s current fiasco, which could or could not spread more (this regardless of any belief of anyone about anything, including historic, current, or future unfairness).

Thank you Mr. Jay Lemay for reminding us of the need for living for love. Please keep singing. You have a beautiful voice and today your/Mr. Lévesque’s message to the world (with English subtitles) is what it is badly lacking: LOVE. Yes, love, peace, respect for our shared humanity; instead of extremism or hate, and a vision for a better world for ALL children… and their children.

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Do our dreams have any meaning?

Following Halloween‘s fun evening of trick or treat comes All Saints‘ Day. Does the latter mean that Salome is “holy” by birth :)? Well, holy or not [whatever this means :)], Salome is amazing in many ways since she is beautiful inside and outside. For instance, she is filled with intelligence, courage, wonderful values, much compassion, an inspiring artistic creativity, and… a SUPERB pure voice, which is a treat to the ears and soul. Of note, in addition to being among Bambi’s precious blessings in life [along with Bente :)], Salome has enriched this blog with meaningful comments. Dank u well/Thanks to her. With MUCH LOVE, Bambi wishes her a very Happy Birthday!

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Fifteen years of the childhood of Bambi and of many of the readers of her blog, literally around the world, have been hijacked by those shamelessly and stupidly indulging in the senseless violence of civil war. Luckily, our family’s love can shelter us from the cruelty around us. However, many decades later, the Middle East appears to be stuck in the same, yet MUCH more cruel, cycles of violence. Is there anything sadder for humanity then seeing innocent human beings suffering again and again? Why can’t love drive the world, like in the beautiful songs of our childhood, instead of extremism and hate?

It is hard for Bambi to type on her keyboard with the elbows since both hands are up. Who knows? You may be smiling now, if you happen to be nostalgic to your childhood TV cartoons, namely Grendizer (or Goldorak).

For those of you who do not know this unique character. Here is what it is all about: UFO Robot Grendizer (Goldorak) was created in Japan about 45 years ago. Of course, it is fun to watch it while also being inspiring it, at least for those of us who are touched by acts of compassion, peace aspirations, and love. It makes young kids, their parents, and nostalgic adults dream of odd yet kind saviours and of a sweeter world.

Bearing the above in mind, Bambi learned from an article in La Presse that Japanese inventor Ryo Yoshida created “Archax,” a cool and highly impressive $3 million-worth robot, which measures 4.5 meters (length) and weighs 3.5 tons. Its speed can be up to 10 kilometers/hour. It is piloted from within a high-tech cockpit (https://shorturl.at/jwHS4).

Can you imagine, Mr. Yoshida can now pilot robots, like Grendizer (Goldorak) or others similar UFO characters? Can you imagine yourself doing the same one day? Or, can you be even more creative, and imagine that while doing so you have the magical power to save innocent people or shield them from danger? Wouldn’t it be nice to spread the beauty of technological creativity, along with love for humanity, instead of terror and wars?

Bambi went to bed after reading the very sad news of the death of Matthew Perry (https://shorturl.at/FHSU7). She sends her heart to your family and friends– the ones in real life and/or on TV or in movies. Thank you for having entertained many of us, literally around the world. You have inspired us with your acting talent, which included the best role someone can earn in life: a FRIEND ❤️. May your soul rest in peace and may your memory be eternal…

Did you know that today is the National Chocolate Day (https://shorturl.at/fijOT)? Whatever this means, Bambi wishes you a good one.

Some of us cannot live without chocolate. Many may be diabetic whereas a few can be literally allergic to cocoa or to milk. Who knows? They can even be sensitive to one of the chocolate’s ingredients https://shorturl.at/aIY57).

Through this post, assuming that you are a chocolate tolerant (and ideally lover like her!), Bambi offers you a little treat. Yes, you will get a virtual chocolate of your choice (dark, milk, white, etc.), along with a few song about chocolate in different languages.

Long live chocolate… Vive le chocolat!

Life is full of blessings, thankfully.

Bente is surely one of the HIGHLY significant precious life blessings for both Bambi and her spouse.

Indeed, it is hard for Bambi to put in writing how much they love her (and love her adorable family too)! Same for our entire shared family, across the miles in different continents… and in heaven too.

How can Bambi describe Bente to those of you who do not know her? Well, no word in any language can express who she is as a WONDERFUL person/young woman. She is independent, intelligent, highly resourceful, caring, talented in so many matters, including drawing, painting, cooking, etc. She speaks several languages and is skilled in intercultural as well as interpersonal relationships. After all, there is a reason why everyone loves Bente :). On this note, Bambi will stop in order to wish the latter, a superb birthday and year ahead in music!! Yes, have fun Bente ❤️!!

Children from all countries (https://shorturl.at/jtxz7)

“Chorus:”Chorus:

Children from all countries

Hold out your bruised hands

Sow love

And then give life

Children from all countries

And of all colours

You have in your hearts

Our happiness

It’s in your hands that tomorrow our earth

Is entrusted to go out from the night

And our hope to see the light again

Is in your eyes which are awakening to life

Dry your tears, throw out your guns

Make of this world a paradise

Chorus

You have to think of our fathers’ past

And of promises which they have never kept

The truth is loving without any borders

And giving every day a bit more

For wisdom and wealth

Have only one address: paradise

Chorus

And on the day when love on the Earth

Becomes king, you can rest

When our prayers are covered in joy

You can have your eternity

And every laughter of your kingdom

Will make of this world a paradise

Chorus”.

Fond of Ms. Marie-Élaine Thibert’s voice, Bambi posted her music on this blog in the past. For those of you who may not know her, she is a highly talented and moving Canadian singer from Québec (https://shorturl.at/cpBFU).

As a treat for herself, that is before anyone else, tonight Bambi would like to share two performances by Ms. Thibert, namely: Mr. Jacques Brel’s “La Quête” [“The Quest”], which is a song about the pursuit of an impossible dream, and Ms. Édith Piaf’s L’Hymne à l’Amour, which is a hymn to love.

With these beautiful French songs, this brief post will end with the following wishes to all: may you follow your dreams while learning when and how to dream new ones, as needed. Regardless of the world’s darkness or life challenges, may you dream, be, and spread love around you. May this love come back to you in many meaningful ways.

Happy Birthday to Olga from Bambi and her spouse!

Olga is family, not just a close and inspiring friend.

Yes, Olga is a DEAR friend as well as the mother of friends.

Bambi is blessed to have Olga in her life. For those who do not know her, she has a big and a generous heart, a sharp mind, and a sense of humour. Of note, she is filled with creativity and artistic skills (e.g., drawing, painting, writing beautiful words, cooking, etc.). She is an inspiring spouse, mother, and grandmother.

This being said, as usual, this post would not be complete if it does not end in music, including a few songs by Mr. Gilbert Bécaud with whom Olga shares her special day. For those who have never heard of him, Mr. Bécaud was a GREAT French composer, pianist, singer, and actor who lived from 1927 (October 24) to 2001 (December, 18) (https://shorturl.at/qCU35). Bambi likes his songs a lot.

May the magic of music entertain and brighten your days, dearest Olga. May God bless your heart filled with love. Thank you for being a faithful reader of this blog, for having enriched the latter with a highly supportive comment during its saga of censorship, for your continuous care, and positive vibes/prayers for Bambi’s family abroad. Everyone is grateful and we all love you, especially Bambi ❤️!