The Creed

I’m not a drummer, but at least I know a good looking kit when I see it. It also just has a certain look to it in the way all the pieces fit together and that makes it interesting. Even if I have no idea what to do with all of the things on it, I still find myself eyeing the size of the bass drum, the angles of the toms and the way the cymbals are arranged. Some sets are straightforward and easy t...

There are a few things that tend to make a comfortable house to rest and recover from the rest of life. First on most people’s minds is whether the space feels clean and organized. It is simpler to focus on the very basic or simply do nothing without being distracted if the rooms are well ordered and lacking clutter. It should also have places to rest or sit in a way that properly supports your bo...

When a house is thoroughly clean, it is easier to see what is in each space and what one needs to do there. Dust, dirt and mess can all get in the way of being able to focus. The area is easier to use when surfaces are wiped down, floors are swept, and everything is put back where it belongs. You are not visually distracted by things being out of place and not having to remember where something is...

I’ve noticed that in a majority of superhero tales, there often is a Black character who has the main superhero’s back. This character knows better than to be the lead. He’s usually a friend, a mate, a teammate. Sometimes he gives advice. At times, he entertains with technology or logistics. He just shows up sometimes, when the hero needs backup. He is generally loyal and dependable. He typically...

When I see somebody with red hair get a drink made from red ginger, I start to wonder if that could technically be some sort of low level cannibalism. REed hair and red ginger are not related by anything scientific, yet the names are too close. Red ginger is a plant, ginger is also a person who has red hair. The only overlapping link of connection is the word ginger, which is already confusing bec...

During the hot summer, people sometimes complain that they wish it were cooler outside. Then, during the cold winter months, many people complain about wanting it to be warm again. Then spring comes and the weather is pleasant, but some people may still complain about not feeling satisfied or happy. They might say they wish they felt better or that something still feels off. It appears to be a pat...

Power is where men think it is. That phrase resonated with me because it captures something I've observed but hadn't thought about in those exact terms. It implies that sometimes, power isn't associated with force, rules, or resources at all. simply, power is based on what people believe to be true or assume to be true. In terms of perceived power, if enough people act like a person is powerful, t...

I don’t stop thinking about the plant nursery in Ghana. Each time I go, something different catches my eye. Some nurseries concentrate on food crops such as tomatoes, peppers or cassava. Some cultivate tree seedlings for lumber or shade. There are tons of ones that specifically do flowers or ornamentals. The list of species is extensive and it usually depends on the local demand or what the nurser...

This patriotic Ghanaian wrote his own song just for Ghana, about Ghana. It’s sort of incredible actually when you consider it. He simply did it. No major studio or corporate feel or whatever. It just seems like something he really wanted to do. There are some Twi parts on the song and an English chorus, so depending on wether you understand the language, you may only catch bits of it. I certainly...

The Gangan is a Djembe drum from the Yoruba people of Nigeria. It’s in the form of an hourglass and the drummer has a lot of control over the sound, by squeezing the cords on the side and changing the pitch. This lets the drum talk. It imitates the tones of speech, especially that of Yoruba, a tonal language. But the Gangan isn’t the only drum that is able to do this. In Ghana, there are other tal...

You listen to a finished song, most people do, hearing the artist singing it. But behind that voice, there’s typically a tribe of people toiling behind the scenes the studio guys. These are the producers, engineers, beatmakers and musicians who sit with the music for hours, if not days, position small pieces until everything makes sense. An individual can work all night just on one sound of a snar...

He has beautiful craftsmanship. Some people are born with the talent and others are just years and years of experience

It was one of those little plastic cups with a wooden spoon, the kind you don’t even think about. The kind that melts too fast. But it's June and the heat has kind of attached itself to everything, the sidewalks, your arms, the back of your neck. The store I got it from is small and oldish. I chose this flavor which till todya I've not bothered ask which one, I just say, please give me the usual a...

I went so see the Ghana vs Chad soccer game at the Accra Sports Stadium. I’ve seen plenty of games on TV, but this time around I wanted to know what it feels like to be there. The energy was different. I could hear drums, chants and people laughing as soon as I got near the stadium. Everyone was wearing something displaying Ghana’s colors, scarves, shirts, flags knotted around heads. Though inside...

I went to the zoo without knowing what to expect but two very cool birds made the entire experience worth it. The first bird I saw was the Grey Crowned Crane. It strode around with this amazing golden crown of feathers on its head. It walked slowly and carefully almost as if it knew someone would be watching over it. It had these long legs and a sunny face, so the people that were around couldn't...

Today, I saw the cutest little guy, a beautiful black little puppy. He was so small and fluffy, I wanted to pick it up but it was way too scared to go to any stranger. The way it walked on the red tiles almost like a dog model. I wasn't able to touch it but it looked so so soft. There was a big blue water bucket near him. Maybe he was trying to find some water or just looking around. But I think I...

Holy smokes guys, what the hell is that? This is the kinda thing I don't go near unless there's an expert around and even with that I stay right behind the expert. I'm not a scardy cat but it's simple wisdom not to go near anything that looks like it can end your life with one strike. Maybe I just discriminated and maybe it's actually friendly, but it doesn't look friendly to me so I'll wait for s...

Another opportunity to join Blurt media shorts challenge. Offgridlife chose ice cream so I'm giving y'all Kebab, that's my ice cream guys. What's the biggest Kebab you've eaten though? I'm pretty sure everyone has eaten Kebab before but just in case you're unfamiliar with it, it's basically just grilled meat on a stick, they could use beef, chicken or lamb. Fun fact, kebab started in the Middle Ea...

Lunch is more than just eating. Lunch with family has great meaning. It gives us happiness and comfort from those we love in life. When we change our meals from eating solo or alone to lunch with family, we chat with people that love us, interact and listen to those we have an intimate relationship with. This helps further build a stronger family relationship. Most people are busy. Many people eat...

Not everywhere in my country is super developed. To be deeply honest, Accra which is the capital city is actually the most advanced and if your make a Google search for images of Accra, it really is surreal stunning area. The government and the people are seeking to develop other regions of the nation. This is Sunyani, an awesome region in Ghana. A plane view of this place let's you understand jus...