@Scanot23
Oh, I never really chat online. Sorry!

Scanot23, what a thoughtful post!

Gold*Star:

Larger 20,

Just out of curiosity, what is your educational background? I must say that your assertions that Ethiopians are a "mixture of white and African" and having never heard of any problems facing Ethiopia are baffling to say the very least.

It also never ceases to amaze me that so many West Africans believe that African features equal West African features. Therefore, the physical features that are prevalent in other parts of our vast continent are somehow less African and are described as "European."

It's really sad. I am often annoyed by the utter lack of knowledge that Westerners have about the African continent. However, after reading many of the posts in this thread, it is clear that many Africans know very little about their continent.

Co-signed.

Gold*Star:

Great thread.

Question:

Is Solange a Nigerian name or is it the name of a Christian saint?

It's French. . .Solange is a Christian Saint as you guessed.

Svs, I get you.

@Reba
Stupid me! I forgot about summer being different months there! But best luck w/ you man! It's happy for you!

Why Do Girls Have To Cook? b/c they go to eat!

But really if you're going to be free, learning to cook for yourself will come in handy. Imagine, having to give up your freedom (for marriage) b/c you need a good meal (courtesy of your husband, the chef).

But I feel where you're coming from. When I was in college the few times I'd see my Uncle he'd ask me what new meals I could make. Then, he'd ask about my classes. I began to wonder if he thought I was at culinary school!