The Light
"...Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.”
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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I wish I had had a camera. Photography is such a beautiful art. Well done, my friend. Well done.
Thanks. I'm happy that you like it. Click on picture and you can see more.
NML-
Thank you. It stopped me in my tracks when I saw it. The scene automatically made me think of heavenly thoughts. :)
Putz-
Thank you.
Lyre-
Thank you. It's a good thing to keep your mind in the verses. It makes the day go by so much smoother.
Zapped-
Thank you. This photo was taken in Riverdale, MD at a park. The trail is called the Indian Creek Trail. It's in the same park as Lake Artemesia.
It's the verse that gives God's gorgeous creation even more beauty. What a testimony.
Grace,
Michele
See ya
Fab
What about those skin? Surviving too by the "skin" of their teeth with a last minute field goal..
In the Uzbac after what happened to Vick we can't even beat a college team and spend most of our time now watching Boston Sports teams dominate..
We are just another city only known for Gangsta Hip Hop Rappers and the busiest most craziest airport.
Take care player...
Thank you. Yes, I felt that a scripture would work well with that.
Michele-
Amen sis. I hope all is well. My wife asked about you.
GG-
*smile* That's what I did.
Fab-
Hello. Yes, I took that pic in a part of Maryland that is not too far.
BJ-
What's up brother! Long time. I don't even want to talk about those 'Skins. :) Good to see you back.
What a photo!
I like the sentence too. Particukarly because "Lucie" my real Christian name means light.
Remember Stephen, one year ago...
Sete...
Is your poem already published, I wonder ?