Imagine a Nigerian man: around 60 years old, very black skin, 5"10, very short greying hair, long dijon-yellow caftan with a blue pattern; white skullcap; sandals. We see him a few times and can't help giggling. He is pulling the smallest rolling suitcase I've ever seen - perhaps 15" tall, and the handle appears to extend only to his knee. He walks as straight as possible while this thing keeps nipping at his heels, trying to rip his sandles off. He in no way appears to notice how silly he looks or to consider the option of just picking up this purse-puppy and carrying it.
Speaking of purse puppy. Amsterdam airport, just off the flight at 5:30am, first women's bathroom on your right, at the end of the room by two young women with loaded carts. A tiny dog barking by its tiny soft kennel as its owner disposes of its diaper. That scenario is just not right in any language or any time of day.
About Me
- Sherri Lantinga
- In my non-family time, I love gardening, editing, taking pictures, crossword puzzles, and reading. And people watching. Especially in this new culture.