Here is a politically neutral poem about Hummus:
Chick peas, tahini
A pestle and a bowl
A little olive oil
And your're ready to roll!
Garlic, lemon
Red Pepper if your brave
Heres an Arab classic
The world has learned to crave!
Pita chips, or veggies
On sandwich or brochette
Its the most delicious food
I believe I've ever met!
You can eat it by yourself
But it's better with a friend
If you've got some Hummus
The fun just never ends!
(367 stanzas removed by author)
Hummus on the bus
Hummus on the train
When I'm out a walkin'
I've got Hummus on the brain!
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
2010 in retrospect, and updates
While I never considered myself the type to blog, I'm going to commit myself to putting out more entries. Why? you ask? Why would I sit in front of a computer when I could be exploring a new culture, trying new foods, and horribly botching local language? The answer: I do it for you.
HERE IS WHAT I ACCOMPLISHED IN 2010 (feel free to laud my accomplishments and acknowledge my prowess):
1.Became conversational in French (enough to confuse party-goers in Juan le Pins with my West African Accent)
2.Was displaced from my original Peace Corps site
3.Biked from Yako to Bobo Dioulassou 300K+ in 5 days
4.Started a soap making group with a local women's group
5.Started a girls computer club
6.Convinced children outside of my site mate's house that yelling "Bonjour!" is more likely to get them candy than "Nassara bon bon!"
7. Saw my family for a wonderful 2 weeks in Southern France. (not really an accomplishment, but worth noting)
8. Stayed relatively disease free.
HOPES FOR 2011:
1. Become a language powerhouse capable of writing scholarly articles in French and Mooré
2. Continue working and integrating in Yako
3. Bike to Ouahigouya, and then to Ouaga
4. Continue and expand my current activities to more schools
5. Convince children that "Bonjour, Monsieur Johnson" is the preferred way to greet me.
6. Meet a beautiful, multi-lingual, Italian doctor who is thoroughly impressed with my rugged African lifestyle.
7. See my family again
8. Stay relatively disease free.
I'd give you more of an update on my activities but I'm running out of minutes at the cyber-cafe. Happy New Year to all!
HERE IS WHAT I ACCOMPLISHED IN 2010 (feel free to laud my accomplishments and acknowledge my prowess):
1.Became conversational in French (enough to confuse party-goers in Juan le Pins with my West African Accent)
2.Was displaced from my original Peace Corps site
3.Biked from Yako to Bobo Dioulassou 300K+ in 5 days
4.Started a soap making group with a local women's group
5.Started a girls computer club
6.Convinced children outside of my site mate's house that yelling "Bonjour!" is more likely to get them candy than "Nassara bon bon!"
7. Saw my family for a wonderful 2 weeks in Southern France. (not really an accomplishment, but worth noting)
8. Stayed relatively disease free.
HOPES FOR 2011:
1. Become a language powerhouse capable of writing scholarly articles in French and Mooré
2. Continue working and integrating in Yako
3. Bike to Ouahigouya, and then to Ouaga
4. Continue and expand my current activities to more schools
5. Convince children that "Bonjour, Monsieur Johnson" is the preferred way to greet me.
6. Meet a beautiful, multi-lingual, Italian doctor who is thoroughly impressed with my rugged African lifestyle.
7. See my family again
8. Stay relatively disease free.
I'd give you more of an update on my activities but I'm running out of minutes at the cyber-cafe. Happy New Year to all!
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