A butcher is leaning on the counter toward the close of day when a dog with a basket in its jaws comes pushing through the door.
"An' wot's this then?" he asked. The dog knocks the basket sharply i ... read full comment
This is one smart dog
A butcher is leaning on the counter toward the close of day when a dog with a basket in its jaws comes pushing through the door.
"An' wot's this then?" he asked. The dog knocks the basket sharply into the butcher's shins.
"You dumb dog." As he reaches down to smack the dog, he notices a note and a ten dollar bill in the basket.
The scribble on the note asks for three pounds of his best mince [ground beef]. The butcher figures this is too easy. He goes to the window and reaches for the dried up stuff that's been sitting out all day.
The dog growls at him. The butcher turns around and, glaring at the pup, gets the best mince from the fridge. Weighing out about 2 1/2 pounds, he drops in on the scale with his thumb.
"Hmmmmm, a bit shy. Who'll know?"
Again, the dog growls menacingly. "Alright, alright," as he throws on a generous half pound. He wraps it out, drops it in the basket, and drops in change from a five. The dog threatens to chew him off at the ankles. Another five goes in the basket.
The butcher is quite impressed and decides to follow the piddy pup home. The dog quickly enters a high-rise buildings, pushes the lift button, enters the lift, and then pushes the button for the 12th floor. The dog walks down the corridor and smartly bangs the basket on the door. The door opens, and the dog's owner screams at the dog.
"Hey, what are you doing? That's a really smart dog you've got there," comments the butcher.
"He's a stupid dog--that's the third time this week he's forgotten his key.
IF ALL THE TREE ARE ONE TREE,WHAT A GREAT FOREST IT WILL BE BUT THE SMART GHANAIAN'S SEEM TO FORGET ABOUT PROGRESS LIKE THESE DOG.
LDN 10 years ago
Love this, and maybeaterthe hyde park look-alike we sould considerbuildng our ow thorpe park aka amusement park. It should be the biggest in africa = more tourism and yes we do need more trees, no doubt its hot as hell in gha ... read full comment
Love this, and maybeaterthe hyde park look-alike we sould considerbuildng our ow thorpe park aka amusement park. It should be the biggest in africa = more tourism and yes we do need more trees, no doubt its hot as hell in ghana
Agyeman 10 years ago
Ghanaians and "parks" don't go together.Look at how we litter the rds we use,the mkts we use and the feces in our urban trenches.Better still look at how Ghanaians mess up their front yards and you'll come to the conclusion t ... read full comment
Ghanaians and "parks" don't go together.Look at how we litter the rds we use,the mkts we use and the feces in our urban trenches.Better still look at how Ghanaians mess up their front yards and you'll come to the conclusion that Ghanaians will just not respect a public park.It would be overrun with filthy vendors of all stripes and drunk or thieving idlers.Let Ghanaians evolve into civility,decorum and more education or world travel then they'll have an appreciation for clean public spaces-just not now.
Kofi UK 10 years ago
In a way you are right which is sad. We still do not understand the association between filth and diseases. Such places though a good idea, will also be a breeding grounds for dumping, prostitution, criminals etc. to do bussi ... read full comment
In a way you are right which is sad. We still do not understand the association between filth and diseases. Such places though a good idea, will also be a breeding grounds for dumping, prostitution, criminals etc. to do bussiness.
I am not sure about the writer's over hype of health benefits as we have plenty of such places in UK yet high blood pressure and stresses are killing us.
AZIZ 10 years ago
you are stupid ,ghana is are small country, and i dont think tese will help,thiefs will take these as advantage to snatch people mobile phone and do bad things , stop these fooolish article ,europe ... read full comment
you are stupid ,ghana is are small country, and i dont think tese will help,thiefs will take these as advantage to snatch people mobile phone and do bad things , stop these fooolish article ,europe and america they have tese you know the police are around always ,shut up ghana we dont need these ,for our lifes
Sydney Steven 10 years ago
I think you are being stupid here. Ghana truly need a public park. Some thing tourist always talk about when they visit Accra or any of the capital cities of Ghana, and I have come to know from living over seas.How important ... read full comment
I think you are being stupid here. Ghana truly need a public park. Some thing tourist always talk about when they visit Accra or any of the capital cities of Ghana, and I have come to know from living over seas.How important is a mobile phone?
Kofi of Africa 10 years ago
Aziz,
Thank you for your most intellectual contribution. Ghana will definitely benefit from your platonic effusions!
Aziz,
Thank you for your most intellectual contribution. Ghana will definitely benefit from your platonic effusions!
Kofi of Africa 10 years ago
Aziz,
A credible policy that will increase the lifespan of all Ghanaians cannot be stopped because of the possibility someone will pinch a mobile phone.
Since you know very much about the pinching of mobile phones, coul ... read full comment
Aziz,
A credible policy that will increase the lifespan of all Ghanaians cannot be stopped because of the possibility someone will pinch a mobile phone.
Since you know very much about the pinching of mobile phones, could you share with us how we can construct national parks free of mobile phone thieves?
Regards.
solo 10 years ago
Nonsense!
Nonsense!
Kofi of Africa 10 years ago
Solo,
Could you expatiate a discourse on why you say all I have written is 'nonsense'?
Solo,
Could you expatiate a discourse on why you say all I have written is 'nonsense'?
American 10 years ago
Maintaining park space is important just for the preservation of the environment. Tropical-dry countries like Ghana can't afford to lose every tree to clear-cutting or urban "development" (sprawl). Besides, trees cut down on ... read full comment
Maintaining park space is important just for the preservation of the environment. Tropical-dry countries like Ghana can't afford to lose every tree to clear-cutting or urban "development" (sprawl). Besides, trees cut down on urban air pollution.
You don't want Ghana to look like some
polluted, denuded, open strip mine province in China?
USMAN 10 years ago
I am wondering whether this writer is jokingly serious or seriously joking. These are policies bequeathed to us by the colonial administration but the gluttonous traditional rulers and our useless university graduates will no ... read full comment
I am wondering whether this writer is jokingly serious or seriously joking. These are policies bequeathed to us by the colonial administration but the gluttonous traditional rulers and our useless university graduates will not allow it to work.
Kofi of Africa 10 years ago
Usman,
You insult me on one hand, and the other you say traditional elders and students will not allow my suggestions to work?
Please share with us your brilliance.
Usman,
You insult me on one hand, and the other you say traditional elders and students will not allow my suggestions to work?
Please share with us your brilliance.
kwasi 10 years ago
i have a suggestion,WHY DON'T WE START PLANTING PALM TREES ALONG OUR ROADS? IS THE ONLY PLANT WHICH DOESN'T NEED much attention,we will have shades and every part of it is useful.
i have a suggestion,WHY DON'T WE START PLANTING PALM TREES ALONG OUR ROADS? IS THE ONLY PLANT WHICH DOESN'T NEED much attention,we will have shades and every part of it is useful.
Abutia kudzo 10 years ago
This is a must read piece on how we can green our capital city and other major towns and villages. The recommendations are feasible and we hope the powers that be are reading this for necessary consideration.
This is a must read piece on how we can green our capital city and other major towns and villages. The recommendations are feasible and we hope the powers that be are reading this for necessary consideration.
Kofi of Africa 10 years ago
Thank you. I hope so too.
Thank you. I hope so too.
Eko 10 years ago
I agree with this completely. Compared to what it was in my youth Ghana increasingly resembles a wasteland with few areas of natural beauty that can be enjoyed by all. Parks are great for improving civic participation and com ... read full comment
I agree with this completely. Compared to what it was in my youth Ghana increasingly resembles a wasteland with few areas of natural beauty that can be enjoyed by all. Parks are great for improving civic participation and communal leisure. Reforestation is important, not only aesthetically but because forests help to protect against flooding, keep the ground arable and help to sustain our ecosystem which as the human animals that we are, we survive on.
Kofi of Africa 10 years ago
Excellent!
Excellent!
Ayisha Kasule 10 years ago
The youth is ready. This will help the country to become more comfortable . This on the other hand will bring down the heat condition in west africa
The youth is ready. This will help the country to become more comfortable . This on the other hand will bring down the heat condition in west africa
This is one smart dog
A butcher is leaning on the counter toward the close of day when a dog with a basket in its jaws comes pushing through the door.
"An' wot's this then?" he asked. The dog knocks the basket sharply i ...
read full comment
Love this, and maybeaterthe hyde park look-alike we sould considerbuildng our ow thorpe park aka amusement park. It should be the biggest in africa = more tourism and yes we do need more trees, no doubt its hot as hell in gha ...
read full comment
Ghanaians and "parks" don't go together.Look at how we litter the rds we use,the mkts we use and the feces in our urban trenches.Better still look at how Ghanaians mess up their front yards and you'll come to the conclusion t ...
read full comment
In a way you are right which is sad. We still do not understand the association between filth and diseases. Such places though a good idea, will also be a breeding grounds for dumping, prostitution, criminals etc. to do bussi ...
read full comment
you are stupid ,ghana is are small country, and i dont think tese will help,thiefs will take these as advantage to snatch people mobile phone and do bad things , stop these fooolish article ,europe ...
read full comment
I think you are being stupid here. Ghana truly need a public park. Some thing tourist always talk about when they visit Accra or any of the capital cities of Ghana, and I have come to know from living over seas.How important ...
read full comment
Aziz,
Thank you for your most intellectual contribution. Ghana will definitely benefit from your platonic effusions!
Aziz,
A credible policy that will increase the lifespan of all Ghanaians cannot be stopped because of the possibility someone will pinch a mobile phone.
Since you know very much about the pinching of mobile phones, coul ...
read full comment
Nonsense!
Solo,
Could you expatiate a discourse on why you say all I have written is 'nonsense'?
Maintaining park space is important just for the preservation of the environment. Tropical-dry countries like Ghana can't afford to lose every tree to clear-cutting or urban "development" (sprawl). Besides, trees cut down on ...
read full comment
I am wondering whether this writer is jokingly serious or seriously joking. These are policies bequeathed to us by the colonial administration but the gluttonous traditional rulers and our useless university graduates will no ...
read full comment
Usman,
You insult me on one hand, and the other you say traditional elders and students will not allow my suggestions to work?
Please share with us your brilliance.
i have a suggestion,WHY DON'T WE START PLANTING PALM TREES ALONG OUR ROADS? IS THE ONLY PLANT WHICH DOESN'T NEED much attention,we will have shades and every part of it is useful.
This is a must read piece on how we can green our capital city and other major towns and villages. The recommendations are feasible and we hope the powers that be are reading this for necessary consideration.
Thank you. I hope so too.
I agree with this completely. Compared to what it was in my youth Ghana increasingly resembles a wasteland with few areas of natural beauty that can be enjoyed by all. Parks are great for improving civic participation and com ...
read full comment
Excellent!
The youth is ready. This will help the country to become more comfortable . This on the other hand will bring down the heat condition in west africa