Not only had my scalloped potatoes been fine, but this new church was going to be just fine too. It may be a church in a city, but it was full of fine people who had down home menus as well as manners. Especially a lady named Ruth and her pot of beans. Some are helpful, some will make you laugh out loud. See if you can figure 'em out.
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