Hoping for a Healthier '09

What a busy busy time this has been thus far! My high school classmates met today for their first quarterly luncheon in 2009. With the weather being inclement, fewer people showed up; however, the 10 who arranged to meet had a wonderful time as always.

Yesterday was the day for black-eyed peas, greens, and fatback. We were all told that such was the necessary menu for New Year's Day. I think we are to eat the peas for good luck; the greens for a good financial year; and, fatback (or hog jowls, ham, or some part of a hog) for good health. Now I may be wrong about what stands for what but I did eat some peas, greens and country fried ham (just a small slice of the ham). All of our friends brought in the New Year with a toast for a better year. Many of us had health problems or at least some of our family members did. Hubby has an awful cold now; he always seems to get one this time of year so he takes Nyquil morning and sleeps much of the day, then he repeats it at night. He has had his dose already so will be out soon. Me? I cannot stand the stuff! He keeps me awake so I have to find something to help me. I'm a believer in Zicam so far, that is, until I come down with the cold after faithfully using the stuff. I hope that you stay well during this wintry season when so many have the cold or flu. Maybe this year will be a healthier one for all of us.