Photo & Haiku
Haiku #2Elegant raindrops
Tap dance on city sidewalks
Black storm clouds applaud
Photo: Rainy night at the Utopia Restaurant on U Street, Washington, D.C.
DC Legend: Chicken Wings & Mumbo Sauce
Mumbo Jumbo Noun. 1. Confusing or incomprehensible language or activity. 2. An obscure ritual or incantation. [Mandingo origin.] American Heritage Dictionary Of the English Language Mumbo sauce? Anyone who has ever traveled east of the Anacostia River has heard the term, Mumbo Sauce. What do I mean by east of the river? I mean if you have ventured anywhere near Benning Road, Wheeler Road, Southern Avenue, or Minnesota Avenue in North/Southeast Washington, D.C. There is no way that you can go into any Korean owned and operated “Kerry-Out” [ trans. Carry-Out food ] in DC and not hear someone order french fries with chicken wings and Mumbo Sauce. Impossible! Some like it on the chicken and others (like me) like it on the side. I’ve always thought of Mumbo Sauce as a DC thang, but where did it really come from? Actually, Mumbo Sauce originated on Chicago's Southside in the early 1950s by a man named Argia B. Collins, who was known for his famous ribs and barbeque Mumbo Sauce. N...
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Thank you. :)
No, I'm not familiar, but I'll go have a look. Thanks again!
It was very cold rain that night. It was a very nice dinner though.
I'm glad that you like the pic. I really like it too.
Rethabile-
Thank you, ntate! I wish the very best for you and your family as well. Khotso~
Lyric-
I really like this one too. Thank you. :)
Thanks for sharing! =)
I like haiku exercise because it tells a simple life story with simple words
The idea of the season is given here by the rain
It's one of my favorites too. Thanks for the compliment! :)
NML-
Thank you so much and greeting to you and yours! x
Cergie-
Thank you and hello! I'll have to come by and say hello. You're missed. :)
Thanks brother! This place holds a special place in my heart.