Thu
Aug 15 2024
06:39 am
By: bizgrrl
The closing ceremonies of the Olympics in France were mesmerizing. Quite beautiful.
The National Anthem of France was wonderful. The music was great. The lyrics... a little scary.
La Marseillaise
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