The story of THE BLACK EYED PEA being considered good luck relates directly back to Sherman’s Bloody March to the Sea in late 1864. It was called The Savannah Campaign and was lead by Major General William T. Sherman. The Civil War campaign began on 11/15/64 when Sherman’s troops marched from the captured city of […]

Gather all ingredients and utensils; prepare the pans, and turn on the oven. In a large bowl, add the following ingredients: Butter Sugar Cream together until smooth. Add two (2) large eggs. Carefully remove the egg shells. They represent all the hurt from others, i.e., broken marriages, idle hurtful gossip, etc. The egg shells can […]

January 16: Religious Freedom Day Each year, since 1993, the President declares January 16th to be Religious Freedom Day. The day is the anniversary of the passage, in 1786, of the Virginia Statute on Religious Freedom. Thomas Jefferson drafted the legislation and considered it one of his greatest achievements. It stopped the practice of taxing […]

AA meets each Saturday night at 7 p.m. at First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall in Port O’Connor. AA Meetings are held each Monday at 7:30 p.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 4th & Cleveland, in Seadrift. Fellowship begins at 7:00. POC Lions Club meets the second Wednesday of each month, 12 Noon, at Cathy’s Restaurant […]

Q1. In which battle did Napoleon die? A1. His last battle. Q2. Where was the Declaration of Independence signed? A2. At the bottom of the page. Q3. What is the main reason for divorce? A3. Marriage. Q4. What can you never eat for breakfast? A4. Lunch & dinner. Q5. What looks like half an apple? […]