Bacon, Eggs and Flat Screen TVs.......

This morning, I stopped by Ms. Eva’s Restaurant on Main Street in Summerville to meet some friends for breakfast. For the ones of you who have not experienced Ms. Eva’s, it is well worth the trip. The food there reminds me of my Momma’s cooking and the fellowship is a great way to start the day. Ms. Eva’s has been in operation for over sixty years and Ms. Eva stills comes in each day to sit in her rocking chair in the kitchen peeling potatoes or snapping beans. Whether it’s an early morning breakfast or the taste of fried chicken and fresh vegetables at lunch, it’s an experience you all should enjoy at least once.

A lot of folks gather at Ms. Eva’s to share the food and the fellowship that come with regular visits. Certain tables are occupied by the same people every day and I considered it a privilege to get to join the likes of Mr. Henry, Ralph, Marshall and Mr. Allen at their table. Stories of days gone by are frequently told and I am always interested to hear of the days when Mr. Henry worked for the Conservation Corp or Mr. Allen boxed at County Hall. Marshall also has many tales of when he worked at the Navy Yard in Charleston. These men are the best example of hard-working men who have given much to their community and more to their families over the years.

Today, however, Mr. Henry got the prize for the best story. First, it’s important for you to know that Mr. Henry claims to be ninety years of age. He is normally there every morning of the week. Today, he told us that his son thought that Mr. Henry needed a new television even though he was satisfied that his old one was working fine. Nevertheless, his son brought him a new 42 inch flat screen and set about to get Mr. Henry tuned in. Mr. Henry said that the remote control was very confusing and had over fifty buttons. He asked his son to program it for just one button so he could get Channel 5. His son complied and, for several days, all was well. Then, he apparently pressed the wrong button and a scantily clad young woman appeared on the screen. He wasn’t sure what had happened so he called his son on the phone and asked him if he could come over and program the remote for just two buttons. Needless to say, Mr. Henry is enjoying his new television.