Thankful!

Published 16 December 2019

As a modern househusband-in-training, I recognize that being in charge of a household does not necessarily mean I should do everything myself. My role is mostly to coordinate and oversee the implementation of the strategies of my household. This past Thanksgiving, I hosted a thanksgiving dinner with some of my close friends in the area. Except for shopping, and occasionally being asked to stir a pot, I did not lift a single finger.  Perhaps it is my desire to challenge the scripts of most systems in the world, but instead of making food for my guests: I provided a platform for them to make food for all of us. 

KG was the brains behind the dinner and was in charge of the menu. She made a fire goat stew, mac n cheese (assisted by LR), and a salad that I could eat. (I don't eat a lot of salads, so that says a lot). I am grateful to have someone like her, who is a community builder. 

LR was also showing off his skills in the kitchen. Maybe I might inspire him to be a househusband too someday. He was n charge of the chicken, and helped with the mac n cheese. When he was not cooking, he could be seen with a Corona in hand. 

One of my favorite memories of JC from when we met involves food - popular prawns! She brought her award winning poses and finished off the chicken by dressing it with a secret ingredient I imported from Botswana. 

EM inspired the addition of pap (ugali/nshima/sadza) to the menu. He also made sure we were sufficiently hydrated, if you know what I mean. 

It is true what they say: teamwork makes the dream work! It warmed my heart to see my people from different areas of my life work together to serve a delicious thanksgiving dinner. How delicious, you ask? Look at the photo of JC murdering a bone - it was that delicious. An evening which featured food, drink, and fun games. Did you know these people can sing? I did not either. I celebrate the people in my life, both present and not, who add color and flavor to my existence.