Random posts

• Media mystic: Known for her strong presence and edgy talk shows, not to mention her immensely popular astronomy books, Maguy Farah shares a bit of her past and future.
• Emergency Edit: Dear Loser,[Chris]!!!: This Emergency Edit comes courtesy of the famous ‘You make me touch your hands for stupid reasons.’ Follow the link to hear a dramatic reading of this letter; it'll help you appreciate my work.
• Chalk please!: I know he was being helpful, but I’m neither blind nor stupid; what bothered me the most though, is that I’d actually asked for wine, not wipes.
• Mix up: One of the only women in the local DJ industry, Shadia Bseiso's and her mixes have caught on like a regional wildfire.
• Monkey seeds revolution: Corporate Lebanon is a repressive, power-hungry world with nary a ray of hope. One monkey fights back!
• Take the stairs: Have you ever soaked up the bohemian vibe around Gemmayzeh Stairs? Thank Joseph Raidy, the man behind its renaissance.
• So long, and thanks for all the Jack: I have it; the answer to our failing economy, our miserable jobs and our national gloom. It’s simple, and has been staring us in the face for a couple of generations.
• Whither thou goest: They stared at each other for a long time, him through the mask and her through a wispy cloud of existential angst. Whatever magic they shared was absolutely lost on me.
• Business beef: I generally tend to avoid potentially violent confrontations in closed environments, especially when said environments float at around 50,000 feet.
• Bearded bells: A legend in Lebanese theater, Rafic Ali Ahmad buys me a shisha at the notorious Rawda Cafe and talks about his life.
• Caramel: Creator of Caramel, Lebanese producer and silver screen heroine Nadine Labaki is surprised by her success, and grateful for the learning experience.