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Davis Northcutt's avatar

All I know is that I heard black-eyed peas purported to bring luck and cabbage, money. At any rate, for as long as I can remember the black-eyed peas were free on January 1st at LUBY'S Cafeterias, and that is one tradition that I miss.

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John Nova Lomax's avatar

I never knew that....there are still some Luby's around.

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Sheryl Starry's avatar

Mine are simmering on the stove right now. Some fables(myths) (traditions) are simply worth it. Don’t jerk around my joy.

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John Nova Lomax's avatar

I was eating mine while typing this....please re-read the ending. Because I am a fog boy and don't have an editor here, I forgot to tack on my big finale..

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Sheryl Starry's avatar

Details. I paint with a broad brush. I’m not surprised that you are having them.

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