Photo & Poetry: I Dream
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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You hit the nail on the head with this one Stephen. It needs to bless the front of a t-shirt.
(Hello Mrs. Bess! ::::Waves::::)
Kiss your wife for me today - its been a while. :-)
Thank you and hello! :)
Dance-
Thank you sis. The poem was longer, but I condensed it to what you see here. I'm happy that I got my point across. Peace~
By the way, I kissed the wife and she received your msg. :)
So true. You said it well. I hope that you don't mind the change of photo. I put my own photo there. It seems to speak to the poem.
Alex-
This photo is for you. :)
Thank you. I love the expression.
David Hayes-
Yes, indeed and welcome.
This poem, well, I'd like to paint it words on the walls of my niece's and nephew's rooms. It is so inspiring.
Thank you. It's good to post something. It's especially good if it inspires.
Alex-
:) I thought that you would like this pic more. Besides, it's my own. Peace~
Amen
Amen
Yes, we should challenge them all. Thanks.
Rethabile-
Thank you, sir. :)
Mwabi-
Amen!
Capcity-
Thank you sir and welcome!
Hello! I need to visit your blog. I would be honored if you mentioned my poem to your class. You're too kind. The thought of being included with Langston makes me feel all warm inside. :) Peace~
Thank you so much and welcome!