I don’t know about you, but taking the decorations down, cooking the New Year’s meal and watching (listening) to football is the day! I’ve loved having our decorations up and our tree was still alive (thanks No Hassle Trees) when coming down.  This year as in the past year we had a train going around the bottom and the grandchildren and guests loved it.

My Mother always made pork tenderloin or roast, black eyed peas, collard greens , stewed apples and cornbread for the evening meal. It was thought by her that this would help to be a good year! There are many superstitions to this day, but I am still doing it.

The weather is reminding me of why I love Charleston-Mt Pleasant because this is northen weather and after living in Kentucky I don’t miss the cold. I love seeing snow for a couple days, but the drive to Ashville isn’t far and then back here. The sun comes out and that makes such a difference in our attitude. 

Well it’s back working and that’s a good thing!