Experiences

The son of the bean

October 09, 2023 J. 0 Comments


I sit and I wonder of the flavours of the universe
Of the things we have discovered and the things that remain a mystery to us 
Of the things discovered, I am immensely grateful for you.

J: don’t you think that’s a little too much praise for me?
M: You? For you? This isn’t about you. It is about the son of the bean… paired with this awesome-sauce garlic and onion infused oil.
 
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There is a northern Nigerian dish called “Dan wake”. It is sort of like dumplings made with bean flour, augmented with other flours (usually yam) and baobab leaf powder. It is usually enjoyed with oil, onions, tomatoes, salt and pepper. The literal translation of the word “Dan wake” is “Son of the bean”. 

What i have done here is called SANTI in Hausa. It is an appreciation for food so good, it inspired a piece.

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Lessons

Progress over speed

October 08, 2023 J. 0 Comments


Anything that’s better than nothing is not insignificant.
Never scoff at progress. No matter how small.
Consistency is what wins the race, not speed.

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Experiences

Relative wellness

October 03, 2023 J. 0 Comments


Things that cannot be measured in absolutes cannot be deemed fake. 

Wellbeing is subjective and relative. 

I can still 
technically have flu but feel better after aromatherapeutic steaming. 
It is not ‘fake’ health or recovery just because it is temporary. 
I feel better than I did before. 

Subjective AND relative. 


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Inspired by a pretty awful case of the flu - which may or may not have been covid.



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