Collards and Black Eye Peas

New Years for as long as I can remember has consisted of collards and black eye peas. Its the age old superstition that if you eat these on New Years that you will have a lot of money. I don't really believe this, but it does give you a good excuse to load up on some great soul food. I eat them as if it were true. I consumed this fine southern cuisine twice today. Lunch with the in-laws and supper in Pendleton with my cousins who just happen to be serving fresh barbecue that he started cooking Monday afternoon. The best hog you will ever eat, hands down!!!

I have a long list of resolutions that I will be starting to implement tomorrow. The odds aren't in my favor as 80% of all resolutions don't last a week, but I am going to take it one day at a time. I looked back at last years post on Jan 2nd and I still haven't finished either book that I wanted to get read in '07. Oh well, there is always this year.

I trust you all had a wonderful and safe holidays and are very eager to get started in '08....I know I am.

We have a few family members who are in the hospital or at home recovering and would appreciate your prayers. Also pray today for our leaders, our soldiers fighting abroad, the coworker who you know is lost, and for God to have His perfect plan played out in your life today an everyday in '08.

Have a Blessed Day!!!