It’s about five a.m. and I’m barely getting through the collard greens. I’m exhausted!! My feet are aching, my back hurts, and I have a headache. The only thing keeping me going is the thought of seeing the whole family sitting together and enjoying all this meal. I cook once a year and that time [...]
Published by November 22nd, 2007 in Bernos, Current Issues and Personal.Author Archive for Meron
After the much awaited Millennium chefera in Ethiopia, the next deges has to be in South Africa. On May 15, 2004, history was made as it was announced that South Africa will host the 2010 Fifa Football World Cup. History was also made as I started a savings account. Thanks to a new policy to [...]
Published by September 11th, 2007 in Current Issues.It was at the University of Maryland’s ESAi‘s annual culture show we were introduced to Mike E. There was so much hype surrounding him as an artist I couldn’t wait for his performance. I don’t think any of us were ready for what was in store for us. His performance began with an introduction video [...]
Published by August 13th, 2007 in Music and Poetry.
I was trying to find where I can use the internet when a voice asked, “Habesha nesh?” I smiled and confirmed. He was an Ethiopian who worked at the Zurich airport. I was surprised to find another Ethiopian. I was similarly surprised once when I had a layover in Minnesota and I noticed there were [...]
Published by July 6th, 2007 in Family, Noteworthy and Personal.I love my mother. She’s a strong and loving person. But sometimes she is unbearable. As long as I can remember I have translated things, filled out forms, and made phone calls on behalf of my mother. Although never discussed it was always assumed anything that involved speaking English would be handled by me. Oh [...]
Published by June 29th, 2007 in Childhood, Family and Personal.
