Indeed Pa I was equally chagrined at Kenya's dissolution. Tribe,
ethnicities, religions, and circumstance. Did I ever share with you what a Texarcana
churchman once said? My memory fails me but it is something like: A poor soul is
given to idle and mischief-making for erstwhile occupation. I may have
rephrased it a bit but the idea remains the same. Soul is the keyword.
For some reason I knew you were a good Gomez. I had a classmate once, Paul
Gomez, he was a super human being. Shy, demure, and oft reclusive. A fountain
of knowledge and circumspect. I hope Allah keeps him wherever he is. I thought
he might have been a relation. Stay good Pa Pierre and don't be silent for
long again. I got your back as you have mine. Our brother's keeper. Folk like
you enrich our community. Did you say you preach at a church now?
Congratulations. Best wishes for the new year.
Friggin Haroun. Masoud. MQDT. Darbo. I might consider becoming a Christian
just because of you Gomez. Cheers. I thought I just took a doubletake. Did I
just hear my erstwhile brother Bourghibe talk about electioneering in Maryland
and how he booted Republicans out of local offices? This from a man who
doesn't like talking politics when it comes to Gambia? Bourghibe you disappoint me
and you ain't gettin away from me. You gonna have to kill me but I'll have
to have Ed Gillespie shadow you over there. And then he tells us he's
frolicking on the beaches of the ganges in the summers. Sorry Pa Pierre, this
Bourghibe takes me for an idiot. I'm having another Brain of Gambia Trust and it
will be all politics. Like how many degrees does Yahya have? Anyway I love you
Pa Pierre. Don't let Bourghibe get away with this sidewinder.
In a message dated 1/3/2008 12:14:22 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
[log in to unmask] writes:
Dear Haruna,
You can't Bet on this My brother. Am really not too excited on the cyber.
But my long silence will normally be ponctuated by some occasional postings.
However, i watch out for your postings with keen interest. You fit the kind of
profile i look out for in an academic. Your ability to sail beyond sentiments
that narrow our thinkings, to, say; our religions, our tribes, our clans,
our families, is a trait i think so many need to copy from you.
Religious Crusader? No! No! No! Call me a moral crusader, and you probably
be right my brother. My love for peace is a passion i live with daily. You can
imagine how devastated i am right now as extraordionary acts of violence and
bloodshed spread through Kenya.
Sober? Oh Yes brother! I don't drink alcohol. We grew up i a muslim
community. I remember fondly the primary school days when my classmates will make
fund of me as a drinker. I quit at that early age and never did i went back to
the habit. Later, i was preaching it in the Church. But the topic could be
defended either way using the Bible. For now, i will refrain from telling other
christains not to drink. For me, it is a done deal. I love the world with no
drink, no smoke, no night club, etc. Don't get me wrong here, music should
always be in abundance though.
Where are you writing from anyway? No too big on this?
I do not take issues personally. As u can see from above, an i hope i can
make a profound impact on the lives of others.
Hey Haruna, i wish you all the best. Take care and stay on the message. May
Allah Bless you!
Pa-Pierre
--- [log in to unmask] wrote:
From: Haruna Darbo <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Holiday Declared For Naming /Haruna Darbo
Date: Wed, 2 Jan 2008 18:18:57 EST
Pa Pierre,
Thank you for expressing your your concern at my seeming irreverence toward
Jesus. I present the full sentence here for you again: [I ask him to declare
a
day of mourning for the fires in California and he gives us a day of what
for baby Yahya????Jesus friggin Christ. I'm calling state house on monday
and
somebody better pick-up. Holiday my foot."
Indeed I express similar awe and confoundment (not irreverence) by saying
Muhammad friggin Muhammad, Jesus friggin Muhammad, etc. I deliberately DO
NOT
SAY Freaking, not that the word freak is necessarily irreverent, but
association of freak with anyone (not just jesus or Muhammad) would
tantamount to
qualification of their person. I haven't met either. And because my
disposition
usually is expression of utter surprise and awe, in REVERENCE.
I am terribly sorry you found irreverence in Friggin I presume. It is a
term
of endearment for me. Sort of like saying Pa Friggin Pierre. or Haruna
Friggin Darbo. I imagine if friggin would rally the CHristian Ummah and the
Muslim
Ummah to carnage and pillory, they will have started in the churches and
mosques. I hope you don't get so excited as to start a religious crusade on
friggin. It is good to hear you however for I haven't heard you for quite
some
time, since Posten. I remembered you more sober then. I hope your new year
is
starting out well. Best wishes to the family and your Christian bretheren.
May
the lord keep and guide you.
Haruna Friggin Jesus. Where are you writing from anyway? You are a good
soul. I think you'll enjoy the recounting of the passover. The prophets do
have a
sense of humor afterall. Easy breezy bro. Check you later aligator. Ifanang
ibe bantanbilly la friggin lela??? Kori hera??
In a message dated 1/2/2008 1:59:20 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
[log in to unmask] writes:
'Yahya????Jesus friggin Christ'
Dear Haruna,
The fact that christianity won't police itself does not justify this
irreverent use of the name of Jesus Christ
The fact that christians won't go on the rampage to in honour of Jesus
Christ does not justify this
The fact that Christians themselves bring dishonour to the name of their
Lord does not justify your phrase
The fact that Americans use the name of Jesus in a disrespectful way cannot
excuse this phrase
Anyway, Haruna, i am not a religious watch dog. I raised this matter out of
curiousity. Cus the same remark directed at some other religions may result
in untold catastrophie and loss of life. We should not celebrate
IRREVERENCE.
Others view irreverence as a catalyst for a bloody showdown. As i
conclude,
i want to remind everyone that peace is not only susatined by what we did
not say, but it is largely sustained by how much we are prepared to
tolerate
from each other. My message in short is TOLERANCE.
Pa-Pierre
HAPPY 2008
From: Haruna Darbo <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Holiday Declared For Naming Of President’s Son
Date: Sun, 30 Dec 2007 00:53:19 EST
This is over the top. Men. Do these people have anything better to do? I
guess not. Yahya should save us these circuses. Men. I ask him to declare a
day
of mourning for the fires in California and he gives us a day of what for
baby
Yahya????Jesus friggin Christ. I'm calling state house on monday and
somebody better pick-up. Holiday my foot.
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