The big old meeting house had filled sufficiently to use the 'Amen' corner pews, and the lamplight cast a warm glow on the ancient tongue-in-groove planks forming the interior walls and ceiling. Part of the congregation sweated from being too close to the coal stove, and the rest snuggled a little because they were too far from it. Some read the hymnbooks, and others contemplated the pictures on the fans donated by a local funeral home. The preacher had passed the first hour after taking his text, and was still going strong.

At the second hour, he showed no signs of flagging. Almost on the third hour, several remarks that sounded something like the signs of a conclusion failed to achieve their promise.

Finally, an exhausted, exasperated old brother took off his good heavy dress shoe and hurled it at the speaker's head. It was close, but missed the back of the unphased orator's noggin by four inches and sailed onward to catch his own sweet wife squarely on the forehead. As she teetered on the brink of consciousness, need overcame her customary silence, and she was heard to beg, "Hit me with the other one, Paw, for I can still hear him!"

Vegetable Slaw

Here is what you need: 

3 cups - shredded cabbage
5 plum tomatoes (seeded and chopped)
1 cup - fresh broccoli florets, cut into small pieces

1 cup - cauliflower, cut into small pieces
½ cup - chopped red onion
½ cup - fat-free sour cream
¼ cup - reduced fat Mayo
1 tbsp - vinegar
¾ tsp - salt
¼ tsp - pepper
 

Here is how to do it:

In a bowl, combine the cabbage, tomatoes, broccoli, cauliflower & red onion.

In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, vinegar, salt and pepper; pour over the cabbage mixture, and toss until coated evenly.

Cover and refrigerate until chilled. Yields 6 servings!
 

Sister Winifred Farmer, Bettendorf, IA