Kaddish for Benjamin Barber
This page is a friendly and sad tribute and prayer, mourning more than a dear friend met in 1995, a mentor and an extraordinary influence in my life.
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Daphné Romy-Masliah, Scottish baroness of Barnis-Forbes, is French born, Swiss resident and English teacher, Ph.D. from the Department of Anglo-American Language and Literature of the Sorbonne, invited Professor at the University of Sidi Bel Abbes, Alger and a citizen of the world with infinitely spreading Mediterranean roots.
Balkanic puzzle: au balcon des Balkans
Obviously, the Balkans fascinate and puzzle me…they sound to me like this Mezze plate, everything is tasty and savory, yet it’s recommended to keep them separately! Par un étrange concours de […]
Nation, Religion, Language and Memory in cosmopolitan Ukrainian identities
My visit in Ukraine was marked by a delight for a country and culture yet a disappointment by the sadness of its population with which it was hard to interact… with a few remarkable exceptions!
Mixed feelings in the Cosmopolitan Kiev Metropolis
Arriving in this city so often depicted in Isaac Bashevis Singer and where Haim Nachman Byalik, Isaac Babel, Sholem Aleihem were born or spent part of their lives meant something […]
Lyon terrienne et fluviale…chaleureuse et amicale!
Lyon est pour moi terre de mémoire depuis 1987 et elle est désormais à la Confluence des plaisirs terrestres et spirituels!
Andalousie intemporelle
Je reviens d’un inoubliable voyage à Séville. Accompagnée de mes élèves et d’une collègue, j’appréhendais la sinécure, or ce ne furent que rires, partages, émotions, sensations et délices des sens. […]
Que Vuitton de plus?
I’m absolutely amazed at the incredible exhibition I was able to enjoy at the Vuitton Foundation in Paris. Let me share my favorite from my favorite city…. this is a […]
Les primes errent en France
Depuis un temps certain, je me désole de la superficialité et de l’inconsistance des campagnes présidentielles en France. Je les mets sciemment au pluriel car c’est une cacophonie de voix et l’élection des “maillons faibles” de chaque camp. Serait-ce l’inadéquation d’un système permettant à tous de venir fausser le jeu de l’adversaire?
Bords de Vins, Bords d’Eaux, Bords d’îles
Les circonstances actuelles me poussent à éviter les foules et les propos imbéciles…quoi de mieux que les îles alors…soit, mais en passant par l’immense et splendide Bordeaux avant pour faire […]
Starting the New Year under the sign of environment
It started with an encounter two years ago in Cuba… which made me want to know more about Ecuador and the Galapagos…. Still amazed by the beauty and diversity of […]
