The Learning Curve!

Written by Jennifer Bridges on February 27, 2014

Ten Observations:

10.   Fleas move slowly and are easier to kill after engorging.

9.   Mud floors are best maintained by being swept and then sprinkled generously with water; periodic refreshing with new dirt keeps it level.

8.   Getting to the bathroom before everyone else in the morning is key and is usually softer on the senses especially when dinner the night before included large amounts of berbere (mixed red spices).

7.   Roosters are quite beautiful when they dance together; however the dance usually ends in death unless there is an intervention. The dogs always enjoy the dance, hoping to personally benefit. The enemy of our soul delights in our prideful dances, hoping to devour us after our own self destruction.

6.   Butter is fabulous as a hair moisturizer if you can afford the luxury.

5.   Purchasing goods at the market is not only gauged by the expense of such items but by how much you can carry down the mountain.

4.   In translation, trousers are pants and pants are underwear.

3.   Morning is always brought to fruition with coffee and spending time with the family. Eating together is a time to be cherished and often the one meal a day – might be around 10pm at night, when everything is finally done.

2.   Visitors should always be greeted and given your full attention. They must be invited in and standing as they enter shows respect.

1.   Peace, selflessness and true Godly love can revolutionize a community.