Bambi's Thoughts
May your memory be eternal, Mr. Claude François, and thank you for having co-written the lyrics of the most beautiful “Comme d’habitude” song, along with Mr. Jacques Revaux. What an eternal French song, the original version of the famous “My way”!
Bambi wishes Roula a wonderful birthday!!
She loves her beyond words and geographical distances ❤️!
Thanks Roula for being you, including but not limited to your inspiring character, sharp as well as creative mind, and generous care for all [not just for your younger sisters : )].
Bambi is so lucky to have you, Roula and Rania, as sisters. With much love and gratitude, she thanks our parents’ love and life who made us siblings. Most significantly, she thanks both of you for our LOVING relationships. What a blessing!
To begin with, Happy International Women’s Day!
May each girl and woman, whether domestically or worldwide, be living a dignified life with equal rights to men.
May each woman reach her full potential, with personal agency in all the spheres of life.
Of course, no woman is like the other. In other terms, each is unique in her character, strengths, and charm. May everyone be self-empowered and feel fulfilled.
Bambi’s best wishes above are meant for women, but also for all you dear readers who respect and honour them every day, not just on the 8th of March.
The above being said, it is time to end this post with a few select burning questions:
1. To the women reading this post, what comes to your mind when you hear someone calling you “a person with a uterus“? Do you find it funny or insulting or are you neutral or OK with it? Why or why not?
2. And what about “a menstruating person” instead of a woman? Any thoughts?
3. Isn’t it sad to know that in some countries, like Iran or Afghanistan, women are still being told what to wear or how to behave?
4. And what to think of adolescent girls and women abroad, namely in Afghanistan, who are prevented from having access to education?
5. Despite its progress, especially lately, isn’t it sad that in other places struggling to build a country, namely Lebanon, women are still legally discriminated against by not being allowed to pass citizenship on to their children of non-Lebanese spouses? Only men can do so. How fair is that, especially in 2025?
6. What do you think when you hear stories of Canadian women (or female deer) having been labelled “proponents of rape culture“, most likely for having written posts on personal blogs, denouncing barbaric rapes of innocent women in some parts of the world, namely by ISIS and similar groups?
7. And, more recently, what about Hamas’ barbaric rapes and other acts of violence, including killing or kidnapping, which occurred on a doomed 7th of October, 2023?
Related to last two questions, as an international community, how can we protect the innocent girls and women of any country, including Israel and Irak, from conflict-related sexual violence? And how can we protect other potential victims, including men and transgender individuals?
Once again, Happy International Women’s Day!
Thank you Mona for being Bambi’s inspiring friend in both Beirut and Montreal. With much love, across the miles, she wishes you a great day tomorrow and a beautiful year filled with love, comfort, and daily moments of joy.
From your professional talent, she will always remember the maps of the entire world, especially Turkey and the African continent :). Bambi also has fond memories of creative lessons related to the history of religions with their ups and downs.
From your resilience in adversity, faith at all times, gratitude, cheerful attitude, and love for your adorable family (children, grand-children, etc.), she is inspired in so many ways.
Happy Birthday, dearest Mona ❤️!
Today, Bambi heard Ms. Joy Khawly’s song on her Lebanese-American internet radio while working. She is sharing it with you in this post. What do you think of her version of the famous “love story”?
The song, which describes the depth of the singer’s care for the man she loves, seems to be one-year old. The lyricist is Mr. Ahmad Madi. The composer, Mr. Francis Lai. The arranger, Mr. Nasser El Assaad and the director, Ms. Haifa Al Fakih.
Without being an expert of music [or of love :)], Bambi likes the soothing voice of the singer. The music and the lyrics are very sweet to the ears while being warm to the heart. However, there is a specific part of the lyrics (i.e. made of two words), which she may dislike for the following reason: it refers to Ms. Khawly’s love for her lover, which is “more than she loves herself… and the entire world“. Indeed, only when we love ourselves first, we can build healthy relationships with others. Stated differently, one must have self-love, without sacrificing the sense of self-respect to please others or to place their needs above one’s own well-being.
This being said, it is time to enjoy the song now. Long live music… and love!
How can Bambi coldly go to sleep when tomorrow is the “National I Want You To Be Happy Day” (https://tinyurl.com/y39ynuk9)?
Indeed, it means a lot to her to be quick in wishing you all to keep being happy or to become happier, especially if you are unwell, feeling down, or mourning a loved one.
It is hard to guess who declared March 3rd a day devoted to spreading joy to others. However, it is a lovely way to start one’s week.
May you all be safe and merry, dear readers 💚!
This song’s French lyrics were written by Mr. Renaud Louis Remi Rebillaud and Mr. Assane Attye. You can find an English translation below (with a couple of slight edits by Bambi, https://tinyurl.com/88yme93w). If she may, she dedicates Mr. Kendji Girac’s lovely song to each one of you, dear readers.
“Women and men
On one planet
This vertigo gives us
A huge headache
For what you are
For what we are
Salam amigo Shalom
Salam friend Shalom
Hallelujah, come on, hallelujah
Take me dancing wherever you are
Hallelujah, come on, hallelujah
Like me, raise your arms
Shalom amigo shalom
Shalom my friend shalom
Salam amiga salam
Salam friend salam
I greet you my brother
And greet my sister
Salam amigo shalom
Salam friend Shalom
If a language separates us
A colour, a border
Should we be in the darkness?
To find our light
We must keep the flame alive
Deep in our souls
Salam amigo Shalom
Salam friend Shalom
Hallelujah, come on, hallelujah
Take me dancing wherever you are
Hallelujah, come on, hallelujah
Like me, raise your arms
Shalom amigo shalom
Shalom my friend shalom
Salam amiga salam
Salam friend salam
I greet you my brother
And greet my sister
Salam amigo shalom
Salam friend Shalom
Shalom amigo shalom
Shalom my friend shalom
Salam amiga salam
Salam friend salam
I greet you my brother
And greet my sister
Salam amigo shalom
Salam friend Shalom
Hello, I greet you my brother
Hello, I greet you my sister
Let us unite our prayers together towards the light
Only the light will cross our hearts
Shalom amigo shalom
Shalom my friend shalom
Salam amiga salam
Salam friend salam
I greet you my brother
And greet my sister
Salam amigo shalom
Salam friend Shalom
Shalom amigo shalom
Shalom my friend shalom
Salam amiga salam
Salam friend salam
I greet you my brother
And greet my sister
Salam amigo shalom
Salam friend Shalom”.
Bambi learned about two recent positive developments in her birth country.
First, Judge Tarak Bitar conducted a fifth series of hearings in the investigation of the Beirut port explosion of August 4, 2020. As per L’Orient Today, he questioned the former head of the Lebanese intelligence service as well as the former head of port intelligence, responsible for the fight against smuggling (https://shorturl.at/0j6Tw).
Second, Reuters reported the following: for “the first time“, “Lebanon seized $2.5 million in cash from a man arriving from Turkey on Friday“. It seems that “the money was destined for militant group Hezbollah” (https://shorturl.at/o).
Good progress, Lebanon. Bravo!
Bambi is too excited to wait until midnight before posting four great pictures, taken by Brittany in the South-East region of New Brunswick.
From the bottom of her heart, she thanks her friend for kindly sharing the pictures of her unexpected guest with all of you.
Although Brittany’s cute guest is called red fox, the latter can come in all colours, namely brown, silver, and black. This curious yet timid mammal can be found in all Canada’s beautiful provinces and territories. It has the reputation of being a nurturing parent (https://shorturl.at/daoy5).
