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Surrena's avatar

Great photos!! Loved the read 🙌

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Tania June Sammons's avatar

Thank you!

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Thalia Toha's avatar

Tania- Thanks so much for sharing this and reminding me of how much I love Gibran. His bow and arrow philosophy. When did you start learning about Gibran?

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Tania June Sammons's avatar

You're welcome! I first learned about Gibran in College, but didn't realize that he was also an artist and illustrated his own books until a few years later.

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Cathy J. Sakas's avatar

And now I have to visit Lebanon, Tania, you make a compelling case. Thank you for bringing your readers along with you as you made your pilgrimage and for reminding us what a must-read author Gibran is, especially now nearly a century later.

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Tania June Sammons's avatar

Thanks Cathy. I wouldn't make plans soon, but let's add it to our list of places to visit in the future! I'd love to take you! I have other sites from Lebanon to share in my next post, too.

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Ann Fuller's avatar

I loved reading about this powerful and transformative museum visit and seeing the beautiful photos and video.

I’m curious if the paintings on Gibran’s furniture (right side of the 4th photo in this article) was his work?

I hope you get to return for another visit and that they are enjoying peace in Lebanon soon!

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Tania June Sammons's avatar

Thank you, Ann. I don't know about the furniture. I don't remember that he painted furniture, but it's quite possible. I will ask my Gibran colleagues to see what they know.

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Kisane Slaney PhD's avatar

What a fantastic experience for you! Loved all the images and the video, Tania. Thank you.

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Tania June Sammons's avatar

Yes, it was amazing! Thank you so much for reading and watching!

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Jody Eddy's avatar

Beautiful post! I spent time in Lebanon while researching a cookbook about monastic food and your experience brought me back to that unforgettable trip. Thank you.

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Tania June Sammons's avatar

I'm so glad to hear this! Thank you for saying so! Your cookbook sounds intriguing, I'll have to look it up!

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Jody Eddy's avatar

I covered a Maronite monastery in Lebanon located on Mount Lebanon in the cedar forest. It was such an inspiring visit. The country is so remarkable!

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Tania June Sammons's avatar

It really is. I visited the Mar Antonios Qozhaya when I was there. There is so much more I want to see and hope to return one day. One disappointment--the few cedar trees. I nearly cried when I saw them. I understand there is some effort to grow more. I hope they can.

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