Way before they get their own mobiles or devices, kids are awestruck, lost for words, filled with wonder whenever they get near a mobile or an ipad…The first moment we put it in front of their eyes, we lose them…for…
Dinner with my friends and…. Our mobiles!
Take a minute and remember the last time you had dinner with your friends. How many minutes of “sane”, continuous conversation did you have? 2, 3 or maximum 5 without being interrupted by the sound of a cellphone ringing? “Sorry…
Me, Moi, Myself, My selfie, My mobile, My cocoon
We are in love more than ever with our mobile and… ourselves ! It’s become our first love, unique love most of the time, the most trusted friend and, the only one we can rely on with our deepest secrets, confidences,…
Nothing beats getting in a taxi with a Lebanese driver in Beirut
Standing on the roadside, waiting for a taxi in Beirut? In seconds 3 or 4 cabs make pirouettes to get to you regardless of traffic, other drivers, cars, horns… and the winner almost sweeps a passerby to get to you.…
Tarte à l’oignon, Onion tart
Ingredients for 4 persons (Onion tart) 2 tbs. vegetable oil 2 tbs. butter 4 medium onions, cut in half and very thinly sliced A sprinkling of granulated sugar 1-1/2 cups fresh cream A pinch nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves, white pepper Grated Gruyère…
President Krump
Today, I feel like banning the human race from Earth. Temporarily! I’m fuming! I’m red most of the time, borderline apoplectic… who I am? You got it. I’m Krump. I always have cramps. I gesticulate to hide them. Don’t want…
Meet Bug!
I’m Bug not bag, not hug. I’m always in a shitty mood. Why? Why not?I hate happy people. They make me want to puke. Why? Cause they never get bugged. Bug them! Yeah you’re right! I’m polite that way! Jesuits’…
Different or Ordinary? Elegant or frumpy? Part- 2
At 40 + choose the granny look, the wannabe-my-daughter or your own elegant look? Are you sticking with trends of yesteryear? Wearing clothes that fit you in outdated ways? Short hemlines and high waist with a belt to show off your…
Why didn’t we, Lebanese, react like the French people?
Although: Same shock Same horror Same pain Same loss Same scenario Same assassins Same date Same feeling of frustration to react and seek immediate retaliation Because: Many of us lack the basic sense of civism and patriotism We are used…
Different or Ordinary? Elegant or Frumpy? All about Image
We will start with a new category related to the image we want to convey. Appearance, posture, behavior, speech, verbal and non-verbal communication, attitude at work,self confidence etc…. Elegant or Frumpy? Frumpy means: Wearing clothes that are too tight or…