To Nature Valley Oats’n’Honey: An Ode
Oh! succulent oaty goodness, free of slime and goo,
The color of wheat, containing protein and complex carbs,
Sugared together with marvelous cereal flavor,
Proportioned to serve only ME!
How superior art thou to lumpy, grey bouille,
That millet “oatmeal” covered in flies,
Sloshed over by the communal spoon.
How superb when placed next to bland fried mystery dough
Dipped in greasy fish sauce.
Oh breakfast of champions, I laud you and Mike Poe
As every third day I ration you out!
Hi! This morning I experienced a real rain! Several hours of water and the street from my house to the pavement is literally rivers of mud. I had to hike up the pagne and try to ignore the trashy water as I waded down to the internet cafe. I get to meet another village chief tonight and I have my first rendezvous with the clinic committee, so that should be interesting! I miss you all. Also, I hope you take a moment today and appreciate your quilted TP, indoor plumbing, regularity, and air fresheners. Much love from Mali!
3 comments:
Hello from Oakland, CA. This is Michael's mom. I really enjoy your writings from Mali. They are interesting and insiteful. I hope that you are enjoying yourself and making the progress you hoped for.
Michael's mom Mary Ellen Tong
Awww! thanks! Mike and I are making it work :)
haha. i do appreciate all of those things. africa teaches you so much.
miss you roomie.
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