I forgot how much I love green beans until yesterday morning. I happened to see a young man sitting in the warm sunshine on the curb just across from the house preparing a basket full of fresh green beans to sell as he walked through the streets of Dakar. I saw him and thought, "wow, it's been a while since I have eaten or cooked green beans... yum... let's see if he can understand my Wolof and French...." I grabbed a few CFAs (equivalent to two dollars) and I walked out our front door.
I greeted him with the usual "Aslalamalekum" proceeded by the usual banter of asking how much or do I buy it by the kilogram etc. Basically one kilo of green beans costs one dollar. I bought a kilo and then munched on them raw all afternoon until I cooked some today to snack on and use for dinner tonight. Needless to say, I am quite satisfied with my random purchase and excited to eat my green beans.
The simple things in life are what bring joy to our days.
I like peas.
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