YEAR END

Last day of 2012.  And I have just gotten used to writing 2012--now here comes 2013.  A lot happen this year.  Why do we always say that.  Of course a lot happened.  Day by day.  Then why do we say better next year?  I guess we are human and can go just so far with our thinking. Some more than others.  Sometime I think why worry?  What will happen ---will.  Truman used to laugh at the Book of Ecclesiastes.  He would say he felt that way sometime.Reread it sometime and tell me how it made you feel.  Then after that read the love poems from The Song of Solomon.  It comes right after Ecclesiastes in my Bible.  Then you will feel better.  You can find everything you need for life in the Bible. 

Well it is obvious I feel better.

EVEN BETTER TOMORROW!!
Betty Boop

STILL SICK

I am not used to this.  Of course I deal with all these chronic ailments-blood sugar, high blood pressure. glaucoma, keeping my weight down, but I am used to those things and they are a part of everyday life.  But this "cold" has got me down.  I called the nurse here yesterday when my temp went up and she came and checked me out.  I was clear in my chest but so sore that it worried me.  I have coughed so much.  Anyway she prescribed some meds and I am still on the sick list.  Takes time I guess.Amy picked up at CVS for me.  I would not let her close.  Sophia went to Dr too,  Ivy is still sick. Ryan is sick too.  We are a motley crew.  Jan was xick too.  Tommy beat it-he can"t be sick now,

BETTER TOMORROW
Betty Boop

WORSE

I feel worse today than yesterday.  It is the 4th day--is that the turning point?  I hope so.  I had the flu shot and I have no fever but I hurt all over.  I need Truman to say "Betty Bones"  and to pet me a little.  Excuse me for dumping on you.---who else can I tell my troubles to?    I did enjoy all of Christmas.  It was so good.  Think pleasant thoughts and forget the bad.  Right?

Better Tomorrow
Betty "bones" Boop

O MY!!!!!!!

The dreaded "Crud" hasaught up with me.  I started feeling it Wednesday and by morning it caught me.  I have stayed in my apartmentt for three days counting today.  I did steal out late {8:00{ last night to get my mail and two new books at the library.  I did not think I would run into anybody but I did see one lady and warned her to pass me quick on the other side of the hallway/  She obliged willingly--nobody needs to get sick when you are in the 80's.  I haven't been sick in a long while.  I had chicken soup and jello.  My old remedy.  I guess I am better this morning, at least different.  So the cycle is moving right along and I hope I do not get sidetracked with something else.  It is supposed to rain today and since I have to stay in--let it rain.  I did want to go to my  favorite place to shop.  Dillards.  They have a good petite department and mid=priced brands that are good.  O well, I have my books and The Ellen Show, Rachel Ray and my favorite Dr. Oz to keep me company.

Better Tomorrow
Betty Boop

TOO BUSY TO WRITE

You all will laugh to know what I call "too busy"  I just can't do as much as I us too.    I wonder why?  But I remember long ago and far away--being so busy that after Christmas I would always get sick and go to my Dr. and he would give me a shot of something--don't know what--but I would sleep for a while and rest.  I wonder what it was?     Linda and Joe are on the way and Whitney and family will be here too.  Ashley and Bryan also.  It will all be different but good. The goodies keep coming in and I really am enjoying a taste of it all,  Merry Christmas and Christmas Gift to you all

Betty  Boop

ANTHROPOLOGIE

Amy took me shopping yesterday.  I like ANTHROPOLOGIE.  I got it all done fast because I saw something I liked right away.  I do not do a lot--not like I used to.  But what I did I enjoyed.  People here where I live are leaving little packages and bags of "goodies" most of which I only sample because they are too sweet.  I got a a small bag of seasoned oyster crackers{you know the kind) and they are so good and fine for me to eat.  People who can't give it all up are doing some very fancy baking.  I continue to get thanks for my little happies.  Most people thank me for my time in making them.  It is a time for giving, but just as important to be a good receiver. 

Thanks be to God
Betty Boop

STILL SINGING

Our Christmas program was so wonderful  My mind would not go to sleep-wanted to keep singing.  Finally got to sleep and slept till 7:00 and decided to treat myself to breakfast in the Cyber.  Coming out I met this lady I call "Sunshine".  She is smiling {laughing} all the time.  "Hello Sunshine" I said.  "Hello Miss Wonderful", she replied.  Now that was a good start to the day.  Every one is thanking me for my little "happies"  I think I enjoyed that more than they did.  These people are so generous.  Do you have to get this far in life to see that happen.  Of course not.  That can happen at any stage.  Jan. Tommy. Amy. Mary Grace and current friend boy came.  M. G. brought me flowers.  How sweet.  I guess I taught her well,  I used to take her flowers at her performances too.  How proud I am of all my family.


Have a good day,  Betty Boop
P,S,  I delivered 55 happies to my St Catherine friends  and could have done more, but ran out of supplies.  Did not realize I know so many people 

WEEKEND

We had a big rain Saturday night and Sunday.  Did not keep us from Church.  This Christmas season

has been hard.  I am trying,  It is not about me.  I must remember that.  I have seen so many good programs and have enjoyed them all.  Tonight my choir sings here.  It will be good.  We have worked hard and hope we make a difference.  I think some of my family will be here.  I have been delivering my little "happies" I made.  I have over 50 made.  I did not realize I want to touch so many friends.  This is a friendly place. I am happy to be here.

Betty Boop

BLUEBERRIES FOR LITTLE DOT

Pancakes in the Cyber were so good.  Darrell and wife Earlene are always good company. They got my day off right.  Did you know that simmering meat sauce can splatter?  I just spent 15 minutes cleaning up.  I took the top off and before I could turn it down (just a few seconds) it went every place you could imagine>  When you come next time to see me I am sure you can fine some still there in places I missed.  I guess the cooking bug has hit.  I made Navy Bean soup the other day.  And  I held back on the Black bean soup.  I still have veg soup in the freezer.  You would think I was preparing for a blizzard.  Actually it is 70 degrees today and lots of rain predicted for tomorrow--bringing in a cold front.
Excuse me--I think I will go have a bowl of soup.  Care to join me?

Bettry Boop 

THE MALL

Did I tell you about this?  I don"t think I did.  I was having lunch in the Food Court on Tuesday.  It was unusually full.  A lot of students.  So much noise and all a sudden they jumped up, some on the chairs and started to sing.  All around us was voices.  What a thrill.  I had seen something like that on the Internet news but I did not expect to hear and see it here. It is great to see a good thing like this.

Better Boop

TOP-O-DOM

/The party the Sisters have for us is so nice.  It takes 3 shifts of trips on the bus for all to go.  They had the Sisters that work here there and Sister Dorthea and the head of St. Dominics  and wife and they all saw to it that we enjoyed the wonderful food and decorations.  Jackson looks like a big city from the 14th floor.  So very pretty. 
This morning as I ate breakfast in my room --the clouds were navy blue at 6;30.  I study the clouds a lot.  All of a sudden, a break in the clouds was a beautiful light blue spot with a bright pink spot in the corner.  I burst out crying and could hardly stop.  I felt it was Truman's presence looking at me.  I am not crazy --or am I?  As I wrote in one of my stories  "I see you looking down.  You seem to say. 'Don't frown'  White cloud-blue peeking thru.  I smile.  What else can I do?"

Betty Boop

WHAT IS THAT SOUND?

Monday's are so busy for me.  But to top it off last night {we call 6:45} night, anyway we heard Colonial Heights Baptist Church's hand bell choir play.  It was the best one I have ever heard.  I have heard a lot of them over the years.  Such talent and practice must go into it.  People from all walks of life.  Even the Mayor of Ridgeland.  I am taking advantage of all the programs I can.  I am getting close to the "spirit".  I am going to our famous TOP-O-DOM tonight.  I think I have told you about the Dominican sisters have this huge party at the too of St Dominiics. I went last year and it is very nice.  To see all Of Jackson from the 14th floor is really pretty.  Food and hot chocolate.!!A tradition.    Another concert tomorrow and Open House here the next day.  Many other things to come.  I am so lucky!! All for free.  Well I do pay well to live here.  Thank you my sweet mate.  Well I must get on with it.

Betty Boop
P> S>  Did you see my boyfriend  MICHAEL BULBE' and his Christmas special from Canada?  O he is so cute.  My other boyfriend is Josh Groban,  Love his voice.

MONDAY --- RAIN

Somehow, rain and Monday's go together.  For some reason, I had an image of about second grade and rain.  I don't know if it was Monday but I remember the damp, dark room and me always the smallest.  I had bricks under my feet for a footstool because my feet would not reach the floor.  Also came to my mind, veggie soup and going down the hall to have lunch in the cafeteria, which was in the basement.  Little narrow steep set of stairs.  Ice cream in a Dixie Cup was a treat.  Funny how long ago images of no significance come back to you.  I am sure you all have them too.

Betty Boop

ONE REASON OR ANOTHER

It seems that everyone put off some not so important things to do till "AFTER THE WEDDING"  Now is the time to catch up with all those things we put off for later. Amy and I saw the William Hollingsworth art exhibit Friday.  Outstanding!!We also enjoyed lunch with Sophie at the museum.  I dodged the illness that caught so many off guard during the weekend.  But some did not.  I hope we are all O.K. now.  Time does go on and preparations are going fast here.  Many, Many, good programs are going on and I am still trying to "get the spirit".  Not yet--but I will.

Betty Boop
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TEAR JERKER

Somebody digs out this Folgers coffee commercial every Christmas of the young man coming home and younger sister opens the door early one morning for him--they of course make Folgers coffee before mom and dad know he is there.  That breaks me up and I cry every time.  So sweet. Maybe I am just ready for a good cry. and believe me I will--soon.  Christmas is a sad season to me and yet I must not think of it that way, because it is not all about "me".  I wish I could stop thinking of me first.  I really try but sometime I get overcome and feel sorry for myself.  I really do have very little reason to have these feelings but I do and I will deal with them.  I am making cute little "happies" for my friends here at St. Catherine"s.  Not much but they say I care.  I have been putting silver bells at my doorway for walkers.  I can"t eat them but somebody sure can. What fun.  We are having a number of nice events here for Christmas.  Something for everyone.  I'll keep busy.

Betty Boop 

CHRISTMAS SPIRIT

My entrance is decorated with old favorites.  Mostly angels.  I did not realize I had this many.  One table is reserved for the "Old Santa"  Remember him?  He has a price sticker on his feet of $1.25.  He came from the 10 cent store that used to be in Fondren named MORGAN & LINDSAY.  Jan Linda and Amy remember it maybe.  They were small when we used to go to it.  Then MEADOWBROOK shopping center was built, closer to our home.  Anyway, I decorated my tree.  Sorry it is not real and is verrrrry small.  I loved unpacking the old ornaments.  I guess I live in the past too much--it is a comfortable  place to be.Amy is coming to help adorne the balcony with lights and greenery {fake again}.  O well, It will look good anyway.  Better tomorrow.

Betty Boop

AND THE SUN DID SHINE

 I don't know if the old saying is true about the sun shinning on a bride to make her happy or not--but our bride could not have been happier .  The sun did shine on a most beautiful day.  The wedding and all the parties were outstanding.  Everyone had a wonderful time.  I sorry for the illness that kept some away. Amy's touch was everywhere.  She had a wonderful time helping with everything.  Paul's family are such nice people and we all love Paul.  Well what will we all do next?  O yes, Christmas is coming----fast.  Another chance to see all my family together.  Thanks to Truman, he wanted his family to be close and to love one another.  He got his wish and we will all say "thanks".  
Well, on to Monday, much is happening here too.

Betty Boop

THE DAY BEFORE

Can't believe the day is so close.  I am so happy the weather looks good.  You know the old, old, saying--"Happy is the Bride that the sun shines on" ?  Looks good for that.  But I believe if a rain storm or snow blizzard should come-this bride would be happy.  Same goes for the groom too.  I have never seen two so sure of themselves.  My prayer is they will keep God as the center of their marriage.  All else will fall in place.  First we will have the bridesmaid luncheon.  Should be very nice.  Linda and Joe will be at my place this morning and thru the wedding.  Can"t wait.

Betty Boop

WACKY WEDNESDAY

I was in the rest room after exercise class--In comes 'HAPPY', as I call her.  She is always laughing, joking, and laughing at herself.  She lets out a BIG burp and laughed,  I said there is more room on the outside than the inside.  She replied "You are lucky it did not come out the other end".  O my we have no shame--me included.  Well I am off to Wal-Mart.  Can't stay away long.

Betty Boop

RAINEY MONDAY

I started the day by dropping a small juice glass on the tile kitchen floor. 






































I started the morning by dropping a small juice glass on the kitchen tile floor. 
At 6:00 a.m. you don't need to be sweeping up thousands of slivers of glass.  But, what can you do?  I also made cinnamon quick bread for my coffee group.  All before I cooked my breakfast.  Whew!!!  That will get you moving.  The raves from the group are worth it.  I think that is to keep me doing it.  But it is good to be appreciated.  Right?  It is raining this morning and I hope it does not rain on the wedding day.  Coming soon.  Everyone is excited and wishing to get on with it.  I am looking forward to seeing everyone too. 

Betty Boop

NOVEMBER 23, 1946

This would have been our  66th wedding anniversary.  I can't say how blessed I am to have had 66 years of living together and to remember all the things we did together.  Ups and downs but always together.  What more could anyone ask for?  I am sad and happy too to have lived all those years with Truman and made all these memories that I thrive on today.  I urge you again to "make memories" good and not so good-they both are important.  Be happy for me.

Betty Boop

THANKSGIVING DAY

A very small group gathered at Ed and Amy's house for dinner.  I believe we had more dogs and cats than people.  But we had a wonderful meal and fellowship together and gave thanks for all the blessings we enjoy.  As Truman always said in hi====s prayers as we gathered as a family  "Lord we realize how much we have to be thankful for"  His exact words--I know because I have a few copies in his handwriting that he used over and over again. He was sometime silent about his faith but his actions said a lot.  I know I learned a lot about life from him--hope you did too.  I miss him so much.  But most of the time I handle it good.    Something nice happened.  Paul brought me a gift of "shelled pecans  They are beautiful and I will use them wisely and make them last a long time.  Thank you Paul.  I think you are a "keeper".  Soon you will be truly one of us.  Now on to "the wedding"  and then Christmas  Time marches on and waits for no one.

Betty Boop

A lot of people I know are sick.  Hope Whitney is on the mend and My brother is very ill.  Several people I know are sick here at St. Catherines.  Then there are other issues that are on our minds.  Lord help  us all.

Betty Boop

SUNDAY

Church was good.  Amy's arrangements on the altar for Thanksgiving was perfect as everything she does like that  is.  Good lunch at China Belle on Lakeland.  Very good.  Paul and Sophie and Amy and I talked about the wedding.  Getting close and I am sure it will be outstanding.  I am making little happies for my friends here for Christmas.  I must say Christmas is coming too soon/  We;; off to exercise class and I made pumpkin bread at 6:00 A..M.again I just love complements!!!.

Betty Boop

SATURDAY

I don't know why but things aren't happening.  Maybe it is just me.  I had to deal with an eye problem that has turned out alright.  I guess I just get scared when things happen.  Mostly I handle everything very good.  But lately I am a mess.  I am going to help our committee on making good things better this morning finish up Christmas decorations.  I can't get into the spirit before Thanksgiving.  It is a lot to decorate this big place and work must begin early.  We wont turn any lights on just yet.  I guess it is typical for "people like me" to be sad this time of the year and our anniversary is also on the day after Thanksgiving too.  A lot to miss.

BETTER TOMORROW
bETTY BOOP

WEDNESDAY

Not much going on at the moment.  So I have nothing to say.  Now that is smart. 

Betty Boop

COLD MONDAY (for us)

Rain last night brought us some cool weather.  I like it.  Mondays are always full.  I was baking banana bread at   at 6:00 this morning.  My coffee club appreciate.  They almost embarrass me with  complements.  Yesterday was a good day at Church.  We used memorial money that was given in memory of Truman and had new paraments made for the Choir.  They were beautifully embroied with a cross.  Rob blessed them with a dedication ceremony and it felt good.  Amy and I took some flowers from the church to the mos elem for Memorial Day.  Must go and practice Christmas program with the Choir.  You know--The St, Catherines Sunshine  Choir .  We are getting better and better at the Latin.

Betty Boop

BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD

The sky is the most beautiful blue with white fluffy clouds. The weather is mild.  I helped with putting up lights outside for Christmas.  We will not turn them on till after Thanksgiving Day.  We have a good working group called GOOD THINGS BETTER COMMITTEE. We put up a lot of lights and still must have another work day to get it finished,  Jan and Cary came for lunch.  We sat on the terrace of the Cafe and it was so pleasant,  Just talked and talked and got up to date on things.  Mostly about THE WEDDING.  Wont be long now. Everyone is excited.  I bought my outfit for the wedding.  I must think about another couple of outfits.  I think I have something already that I can use.  Must look my best for my granddaughter's wedding and the parties leading up to the wedding.  Such a happy time for the bride and groom.  Must have a nap========ZZZZZZZZZ

Betty Boop   

BREAKFAST ALREADY

Just had my breakfast with friends.  We talked about politics.  Everyone is talking.  Not much fun at 7:30 in the morning.  We switched to careers.  I did not even go to college much less have a career.  I had little to add to that conversation or politics either.  But you can have a listening day--and I did.  Now to do laundry and then to grocery store.  Maybe something interesting will happen and I will have something to tell.

Betty Boop
P. S.  I did have the greatest career of all----Loving a man and raising his children. Right?  I think so,  B.B.

DR. DAN----THE BANDAGE MAN

Remember that Little Golden Book?  I loved to read to my kids.  I just loved the books.  Little Golden Books---Had a bookshelf full .25 cents at the A & P..  And Miss Frances and her Ding Dong School books?  Now I am off the subject.  I went to my Dr. for my annual today.  He said I looked more like 55 than 85.  Altho I took the complement, I don't feel that way.  Any way he helped me see that I am doing  O.K. for an old gal.{my words.  Not his}  We will know for sure when results of the routine test come back. So I have had a big day.  Please excuse all this personal stuff, but it is where I am now.  

Betty Boop

VOTE!!!!!!

I am going to vote with Betty D, and Pat  W.  They have buses going from here but we are going in Betty"s car and then to the FRESH MARKET.  The Delta Rockers danced for us yesterday.  They are a group of good looking, fun loving ladies, ages from 68-80, from the Delta area.  They are sort of like the Rocketts from N. Y.  Ha Ha/  No really they looked good. They did not kick as high but with enthusiasm.  Even the 80 year old.  This has been a group for several years and they go all over the state and more and put on a real good dance show.  Really polished group.  They have been here before and I saw them last year too.  Always something going on.  I am lucky.

Betty Boop

MONDAY and RAIN

Rain and Mondays go together.  Exercise was good.  G. again brought satsumas.  I was happy.  I also have veggie soup simmering.  Also goes with rain and any day of the week.  Come on over but you will have to bring the cornbread.  Cornbread goes with soup {to me anyway}.  I will share a bowl with a couple of friends who have been under the weather.  I will leave it at the door and surprise them.  I love surprises.  Especially the food kind. THE ROCKERS will perform at 3:00 today.  I will report on that tomorrow.  Don't forget to vote.  Your choice.  I will not tell you who to vote for.  Aren't we blessed to be able to vote freely?  I think we are.  So exercise your right to vote.  End of thought for the day.

Betty Boop

A FUNNY ON ME

 As you know, I am always looking at others for jokes.  Well the joke is on me.  I just hope nobody saw this one.  I had two loads of clothes today to wash. since I changed my sheets. I came up short one sock.  Went back to look for it and there in the main hall of my floor was a pile of aqua blue that looked very familiar .  Not only the sock was found but these aqua blue panties that belonged to me.  I looked right and left.  Whew!! nobody.  Of course they did not hang out there long{I hope}.  And if they did - nobody but the "young at heart" would wear aqua blue panties.  And since I am "young at heart"  I do not care if someone knows it.

Betty Boop

TIGER GRRRR

Just got back from exercise class.  A lady came in wearing a tank top that was striped like a tiger.  She said "I have a tiger in my tank!!".  Laughter is said to be the best medicine.  So laugh!!

BETTY BOOP

PAST DUE

Sorry , I haven't checked in lately.  Things have been going on, but for some reason I just have not been in the mood to share.  Sorry, I will do better.   My creativity has been on hold,  Jack and Irene both are in the hospital and I have had a lot on my mind,  

Better tomorrow?
Betty Boop

LONG TIME==NO SEE

I am missing Ashley and Whitney on the blog.  But then I have been missing a few days too.  No reason, just not much to say.  I just got back from breakfast.  Trying to use up my food allowance.  Truman taught me well.  Of course I was brought up that way too.  We are all planning our Fall camping trip.  Slim crowd.  Just the "cream of the crop?"  No really . more like the "die hards."  Fall is a good time.  We can justify the camp fire.  Of course we will have plenty to eat and plenty of laughs and "old" stories to tell.  I wish we could hear some of Truman's.  (real and made up).  Tell you what--get out your copy of TRU=BE=BE=DO and read  it, While you are at  it, also read my little book, CHILDHOOD MEMORIES OF LITTLE DOT.  A little bragging never hurt. Make no mistake, you may think of Truman and I as old{and we are} but we were once young and lived some of the same things that you do now.  Just a different time zone but the basics are there.  Enjoy and "make memories"  Believe me, they will be worth remembering.   As Forrest Gump would say,"That's all om going to say about that"

Sweetly Be
Betty Boop

SATURDAY

I did not have breakfast in the Cyber with my "breakfast" friends this morning  Takes too much time and I wanted to go to Wal-Mart and get back to get ready for my guest.  Jan, Tommy, Cary, and David had lunch with me and we ate on the Terrace.  It was so nice out there this noon.  We all had burgers.  Tommy and David hat steak burger and we girls had turkey burgers.  They had fries and me fruit.  I just can't eat potatoes any more.  They run my sugar up more than anything.  Even candy.  I wish people would not tempt me with Haloween candy at every door.  Jan had pictures to show and told us a lot about her trip.  I am glad she got to go.  It was a good experience. Well goodnight-I must go to bed and hope to sleep.  I still wake a lot but usually go back to sleep right away. but this broken sleep is not good.

Betty Boop

FRIDAY

Not much to say for today so far.  It is about 2:00 and all I have accomplished is exercise class and coffee.  Laundry, lunch in my apartment.  I picked it up from the Cafe.  Their chicken salad is good.  Nap and now waiting for the maid to come clean and I will read a book  in the bubble room while she works.  So you see--so far-- just routine stuff.  But the day is not over, maybe I will hear a humorous story or a great quote before the day ends.  If not--so be it.  If I do, you will be the first to hear it.  Now you have something to look forward to.  Ha Ha!!

Betty Boop

SOMETHING DIFFERENT

I did something different this morning,  No activity going on so I went in hunt of "free" coffee (Truman taught me this}."  I went into the Activity Center and it was full of decorated tables waiting for the big Hamburger dinner tonight.  It is a Burger &Blues.  Put on by the Community Trust Bank.  All free and the sign ups are full.  I did not plan to go because there is so much I can not eat and big things like that bother me a little. Anyway the free coffee was all out, so I bought a cup and went to the Lake front and found a delightful spot in the sun and it was just right.  Not a cloud in the beautiful October sky and not too cold and not too hot.  I am not bad company sometime. What will I do next?  We will see.  I have Michael Buble'  singing just to me.  I am glad Linda gave me a few of his CD's.  Some are old songs, his style.
Thought for the day.  "Stop.  Look around.  God is near"  Excuse my preaching!

Betty Boop

REPORT

A report on "day of rest"  I recommend it.  The only time I left my apartment was to pick up my mail and dinner and to walk in the halls.  I did little things like to straightened out my sock drawer!!  Short summer ones put away and out came the longer top versions and knee top and tights.  I am dreaming of cold weather and maybe a little  snow.  When I came back from walking. my neighbor, Mary Louise, had left delicious muffins.  How sweet.  I did feel better till I watched the debates.  I can not decide who to vote for.  I wish Abraham Lincoln was still alive.  I do not believe we have truly good statesman any more.  Well I must go.  Maybe I will get to the underwear drawer soon and get to feeling better again. Try a day of  rest.  You may like it.

Betty Boop

A DAY OF REST

After a day like yesterday, I need a day of rest.  Monday's are always too full anyway.  I was stopped by a problem with my kitchen sink stopping up.  I called at 12 noon and they said they would be here in a hour.  Not so.  I called again at 2.  I could tell I would be late for choir .  They came at 4 and I had to miss Methodist Church service.  Almost missed my dinner date with "my regular girls"  It got me thinking--maybe I fill my days too full and tho I love it, maybe I need not get upset if I miss sometime?  Anyway. I am taking it slower today.  No rush, they will wait for me. 

Another quote: " Thoughtfulness, adds sweetness to our lives."  So do something thought full for someone today --even if that someone is you!!

Thoughtfully Be
Betty Boop

MONDAY AGAIN ?

I woke at 5:30 this morning. I was going about my usual routine when I decided to make a loaf of cinnamon bread to take to coffee before exercise class.  I only brought back 2 slices. I will give them away when I meet someone hungry for a sweet.  Speaking of sweets-little bowls of trick or treat candy are showing up at decorated doorways.  Thank goodness we do not dress up because I would have to jain in.  That seems to be my "middle name"  Joining up!  It seems strange but we are working on Christmas music at Choir.  It takes us a while especially with the Latin and all.  I think our director has wild dreams for us.  I hope we don't disappoint her.  Must go and eat some home made soup for lunch.  Will it be chili? bean? veggie? or chicken?  Desions   Desions !!

Betty Boop

SATURDAY

The same breakfast bunch today.  It is getting to be a regular and fun treat for me.  If I leave off the toast or biscuit, I get to have grits.  Much to the disgust of a couple of Yankees.  You can't talk them into grits.  No NoNo!!  Hey. I feel sorry for them.  Let them eat hash browns.  Oh well, we had fun.  It still surprises me that I get up to have breakfast at 7'clock with these dudes.  Just on Saturday.  Kroger again and cooked my dinner of a grilled (top of stove} chicken breast on top of mixed greens. So good.  Especially to end it with chocolate pudding (sugar free)  with peanut butter stirred in.  I used to make Truman a pudding from scratch with peanut butter and coco.  He loved it.  This tasted good too but not as good as homemade.  Well I must get ready for church  My sweet Amy will pick me up. Jan gets home today.  Can't wait to hear about her trip.

Betty Boop

WORK TO DO--STRENGTH TO DO IT

I mean by work, selling books again.  It really is not much work but it sure is fun.  I got to see everyone passing by as I was set up by the Cyber and post office.  Everyone goes there,  The comments are all the same,  "I have too many books and stuff in my apartment already,  but I can not pass the books."  We did have some beautiful books.  One lady bought a paperback  {five for a dollar or 25 cents each}  It was a racey one and she was going to put it in a birthday card for a friend who she said would not be caught dead reading it.  I told her to be sure and read it first.  {laughter from her  But I bet she read it. Breakfast with a group of friends.  I am so blessed.  Now get to work.  Hair wash, laundry. and Kroger--all on the agenda for today.  I need to get tired so I can sleep better.  O my the nights are hard still.

Betty Boop

TOSS THE BUMS OUT!!

Got you didn't I?  No not "bums", but books.  Yesterday we had a big book sale.  Hard backs--$1.00--paper backs==5 for a $1.00.  Workers worked for days to purge the Library of books that had not been checked out for a while.  All this to make room for new books which they are buying all the time.  I worked from 1:30 till 3;30 selling and I am going to do the same this afternoon.  I love our library.  While I am not on that committee(thank goodness)  they needed extra help for the sale.  We had a lot of good books for sale.  Amy came and bought two.  It was fun and got to see almost everyone go by as it was in the main hall.  I had a great turkey burger. for lunch from the Cyber.

I watched the vice president debate last night.  I got so mad at Biden that I wanted to slap that smirk off his face.  He was very very rude.  I know debates are like this but I think he was bad.  Truman belonged to a Debate Club at the bank.  They would debate other young bankers.  I could not watch it without getting mad at them attacking my husband. 

Betty Boop 

TUESDAY

This has been a strange day  Nothing fits together.  I made bean soup and got it almost finished and discovered I only had beef broth.  I usually put chicken.  I made it with beef.  While it taste "different", I guess I can eat it.  I put onions, carrots, celery and beans{usually navy bean} and ham.  I left the ham out of the beef soup.  Well I  created a new one. I will call it CONFUSION  soup and eat it.

Better tomorrow

Betty Boop 

SUNDAY

Church with Sophie and Amy.  Was good.  Lunch ar DING HOW.  We had a feast and lots of hot tea.  Those pots seem to have no bottom.  This was white tea.  I like all kinds.  Nap was good too.I justgot back from a visit with Irene and got her Sunday paper.  It is cold here. Amy said Ed had a fire laid and ready to light for tonight.  Lordy . I miss a fireplace.   You can't have it all. 

BETTY BOOP

SATURDAY---so far

My weekly treat--breakfast in the Cyber  I am staying away from those wonderful pancakes and waffles.  As good as they are, they are not worth what they do to my blood-sugar count.  I had a cheese omelet and bacon.  Very good.  The company was good. Did a little ironing.  These clothes in transition are filling my closet.  I need to give some away that I never will wear.  I am like Truman.  I always told him that he made "friends" with his clothes and could never part with them.  So be it.  We are celebrating Jan's birthday tonight at David and Cary's house.  Can't believe my middle one is 61.  We always have a good time.  Wish all of you could be here. 

SWEETLY BE
BETTY BOOP

FRIDAY

Not a lot going on  Exercise class as usual and then I went to Patty Peck Honda and got a free car wash.  Now that is service with a smile.  And it is just down the road--real close.  Went to my favorite store-THE DOLLAR TREE.  Bought birthday cards.  I give so many up here that I buy most of them  there.  They are nice and 2 for a $1.00!!!  Of course I make them special with a small version of my tissue flowers.  People think I have worked for hours.  Sooo simple yet they say "I care"  My maid cleaned today and I did my washing.  Now what is left for Saturday?  I am sure I will find something of interest to do.   I think I will make my own dinner.  I need to be by myself.  That is what is so good about this place.  You can choose.  Thank you Lord for St. Catherines. I have felt Truman's presence so strong today.  That is a good thing and I am thankful. yet a good cry because I miss him was also on the agenda today.  I am o. k.

Sweetly Be
Betty Boop

Korea Children's Choir

One of the best programs we have had here was yesterday.  59 children age from 8--14.  They are on tour and we were lucky to have them sing for us free.  I have never heard anything like them.  If you hear them and go away sad --something is wrong with you.  They were the sweetest and happiest group I have ever seen.  They really excited us all. Shirley gave me a CD and it is real good.  Went to sleep during the debates.  Only trying to do the American thing and listen.  I guess I was tired but I could not keep my eyes open.  O well--what will be ==will be !! 

Betty Boop

BIG DAY

Started with a Flu shot.  Yes St. Catherine with Medicare offered flu shots free.  A first for St. C's,  I'll take it.  Went with Amy to deliver flowers from Broad meadow to a lady in Highland Home where Truman was for a while.  I did not feel as bad as I thought I would.  I did not like that place for him. Went to Freshway on Old Canton and it is a wonderland for fall.  Never saw so many pumpkins!!.  She bought some as well as flowers to put in Jan's yard for her birthday. She does this every year as her present to her.  We then had lunch at Traceway Grill.  Nothing but Southern food.  Fried green tomatoes were excellent as well as everything else.  Jan met us and we took flowers to a resident here that we all love.  Husband is still on Seina here. Topped it with a concert by a young pianist from China and then coffee with 5 other "old girls" You would not think them old if you could hear the conversations which was from politics to "shady" jokes.  The teased me for not telling any.  Could not think of any.  Supper was a meat loaf sandwich.  Something I love.  Amy makes the best.  Dancing With the Stars and off to bed.  I would say that was a full day.  The way I like them.

Betty Boop

RAIN ON SUNDAY

I like the rain.  It means change.  I hope it turns cooler.  You know the Mississippi State Fair starts this week. Needs to be cool for that.  I have not been to the fair in a while.  Wish I had a biscuit from there.  It could not be as good as Ashley's, but close.  Hold the home made syrup if you please.  I know it is a southern thing--but I don't like it.    I was in the hall before going to Church and i met a man who said--"You sure have on a pretty "shirt"  It was pretty and red but I would not call it a "shirt".  A man thing I guess.  Went to visit Irene and  got her left over Sunday paper.  Still to cheap to subscribe myself.  I am reading an interesting book.  "Mrs. Tom Thumb".  Did you know it is a real person and her story.  She was little like him.  Well must go fix a light supper and bath and read and then to bed.  Just thought you needed to know all of that.

Betty Boop

HARVEST MOON

P.S.  Watch the harvest moon tonight and read about it on the internet.  That's what Sophia would do.  Betty Boop

EV ENING IN PARIS

I was told at breakfast this morning that I missed the best event we ever had last night. " Evening In Paris" was started with a very good dinner and wine.  Best service ever and Celtic music (not very French) but Europe anyway.  Dancing under the stars-- and I watched from the balcony.  I have been to Paris  and loved it, but without my love, I chose not to go again.  Maybe I am missing a lot, I'll never know but for right now--balcony will have to do.  Don't feel sorry for me, I have had the best of both worlds and am satisfied.  We expect rain for today--I hope so.  I sort of like rain when I can see it from the inside. I think I will color my hair today and feel younger.  Nothing wrong with that??

Betty Boop

PREACHING AGAIN

I ran across this scripture today.  Old, being from Proverbs 25:11. " A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in a setting of silver."  Isn't that a pretty play on words?  But think about it.  How true. 

Lord, may my words today be well chosen and "fitly spoken".

BETTY BOOP

BABY NEEDS NEW SHOES

Big thing for today was new walking shoes.  At $100,00 a pair that is bis to me.  I went to FLEET FEET and bought grey with hot pink trim Nike"s (as usual).  I had on grey pants and hot pink shirt,  I declare I did not plan it but I looked so put together that I wore them home.  The salesman wanted to hire me as a model.  I need a day job,  Should  I have taken it?  Just kidding!! So that was the highlight of my day.  I found out I play has been postponed till January.  A few of the cast have to many other commitments to do the practice that it takes.  My we are a busy group.    I am off to Kroger to buy a few groceries.  I still like to cook some and I will get my fly shot while I am there. 

Sweetly Be
Betty Boop

ON ANOTHER MISSION

Amy and I have found a nitch for us.  She took the flowers from the altar at Church and truned them into three beautiful arrangements.  We took one to Polly and Hank Ware,  Charter members and shut-ins now.  One to Jack , my brother who is in the hospital for various problems, and one to me, and some to someone else she knows  Everyone loved them.  We did -good.  Rob gave her some people to visit from the Church.  We will do it again next week.  Something so small for us to do but means more than we know for others.  Lunch at McAlister's with M. G. before she had to go to work. We also went to visit Truman and changed to flowers for him.  It is so peaceful and beautiful there.  I am glad for all the good memories that are coming to me.  See--memories are so important--make some good ones.!!!!! I dare you.

Betty Boop 

GOOD MONDAY {so far}

I stepped out on the balcony at 6:30 to finish my breakfast tea.  Glorious sunrise!!!!.  It was cool and untouched and calm.  Our resident erget was searching for breakfast.  He was reluctant to wade the shallows of the lake.  I thought maybe he did not want to get his feet cold.  I am sure the water was a little nippy that early.  He strolled alomg the edge looking into the water.  Up and down and finally over to the edge and stepped slowly in and grabbed what I hope was a fish for his breakfast.  Out he came and strolled on down.  the edge again.  I was happy for him. I thought that old familiar verse again.  This is the day the Lord hath made, let us rejoice and be glad in it. I seem to be saying that a lot lately.  This will be a good day.  Have a good one where you all are.

Betty Boop

SUNDAY ALL DAY

Church was good as usual,  Rob mentioned Lorelia"s baptism in his sermon.  I think everyone was smittened with her,  Such a beautiful little DOLL. Several people told me how sweet she was.  Made me proud.  Just Amy and I had lunch together.  Everyone else had other things to do.  We ate at Brent"s and just enjoyed talking about Sophie and Paul"s shower-brunch.  So nice and I had a good time. I napped and then "walked the halls" a little and now I am going to visit Irene--and then an end to another Sunday.  "This is the day the Lord hath made, let us rejoice and be glad in it".

Betty Boop

I just got home from a shower-brunch for Sophie and Paul.  It was so nice.  Amy's many friends did it.  Food was great and they opened some very nice gifts.  Paul's folks are really nice.  It looks like a very good match any way you look at it.  I hope they will be happy. No reason to expect otherwise.  I am loving the change in the weather.  Today is the first day of Fall.  My favorite time of the year.

Betty Boop

A LITTLE LAX

It is not that I have been too busy--just not a lot happening.  I was walking in the hall after dinner last night and a lady (you would know her name if I told you) popped out her door without looking right or left and was wearing a pajama top that barely covered what  she had or did not have on underneath.  Now that is perfect attire for behind your door-but I am just glad she did not bend over.  She laughed and laughed. She said "You  caughr me"  I am glad it was me.  She is the same one who when she moved is said was it alright for her to smoke  a cigar on the balcony with her boyfriend.  She is the widow of a prominent banker, so I know her,  She is real cute and zanney. So see I told you not much has happened.  I gurss it depends on who is looking?

Betty Boop

SUNDAY

What a good weekend we had. We celebrated Ivy's 19th birthday. M. G. made a Hello Kitty cookie cake complete with 19 candels. Linda, Joseph, Lindsay, Patrick. Jacob, Parker. Loreali,M. G. Amy, Ed. Sophie, Paul, Jan, Tommy, Cary. David. me and Ivy. What a group. Today we had the baptism of Lorali at Broadmeadow. Rob did an excelent job and Lorali was a real sweet doll. Looked pretty all in a white sundress and white bow and shoes. Such a calm and sweet child. I will have to come back down and get real again. I will miss all the togetherness of my great family and Truman was missed. O yes they all came to church too, except Ivy. I guess she had as much as she could take. She seems better since she came home. Well lets see what comes up tomorrow.

Sweetly Be
Betty Boop

FRIDAY STUFF.

I went to the giant closet sale this morning. They really had a lot of good things. Also they regulated it better. They just let a certain amount of peple in at a time and controlled the crowd real well. The last count we made was $4,700.00 The most ever. There may be some more. If you could have seen the amount of stuff and then it ended at 1:30. I went to pick up my mail at 3:00 and they had cleaned it all out and chairs in place for "Happy Hour" which is 5 o'clock. We have amazing maintenance people. They are just ready to do anything. Trip to WalMart wore me out. My cart had wheels with a mind of their own. I hate that. I tried it before I selected it - it seemed fine and then it turned on me. I had a buggy full since I had been putting the trip on hold-but there comes a time when you have to go. So be it.

Betty Boop

YEH!

"Look Mom. No cavaties!!!" Felt so good that I stopped at TOYS_ARE_US and bought my great grandaughter a birthday present. Karis will be one year 29th of September. I then went to the Mall, ate lunch and bought three new tops. (On sale of course) Is there any other way? Came home and fell in bed and took a nap. Today would have been Truman"s 91st birthday. My how he wanted to make it to 90-but did not quite make it. He never wanted to be made a big to do over but Jan and I were looking forward to his 90th because he would not let us do much at his 89. He said wait till 90. Guess we should have not listened to him that time? Not altogether a good day but as they say "Better tomorrow"

Betty Boop

WOWE IS ME

I don't know why I hate to go to the dentist, Maybe childhood memories of drilling for cavaties? Oh I can still hear the drill. Anyway here I go this morning for a 6 month checkup. Wish me luck.

Betty Boop

WEDNESDAY

• Busy day already and I still have things to do. Lucky me.Exercise is always a good way to start. They hurried us out to start setting up for the big Closet sale. I think I told you the funds go to the employees Christmas Bonus. Since they do not allow tips this is very important. It is big and will be held Friday. They have one two times a year. We take our stuff and go buy some more stuff. Win Win !! Creative class meets today and they put us out of the Activity room for the sale and into the library for our meeting. I am not sure I will like reading with people going in and out of the library and on to the Cafe. We may get a few "listeners" Oh well __whatever. I am not shy anymore. Lorilie will be baptized at Broadmeadow Sunday. She will have quiet a crowd of her family to attend. Should be good. We do love to "get together" Must go to Wal_Mart this afternoon __need a few things.




• Sweetly Be


• Betty Boop

P. S. for Tuesday

I just read something that I want to share, It is about prayer, an important part of my day - every day.
PRAYER: At times, it will feel like a duty; at other times, pure joy.
At all times, it's air to breath and water to drink,
ever available, ever sweet.
Sweetly Be
Betty Boop

JUST STARTING

It is early and I got up wanting attention I guess--so I went and let them fix my breakfast in the Cafe. It takes a little effort but some mornings it is worth it. I ate alone and wanted it that way. I enjoyed my own company
for a change. Later this morning --well 1'oclock- they have organized tours to go look at the kitchen and how the meals are prepared. I have only had a peek at it and I really think it is amazing how many people are served from that one kitchen. Should be interesting. More later on that. Well I will go and fill in the spaces of my day.

Betty Boop

MONDAY FUNNIES

I heard at coffee---exercise class that a woman in here called Security --she found a roach in her apartment and put a bowl over it and called Security. This morning Secutiry got another call--"My clothes have been stolen from the washer!!" They came and found them up the side of the washer where she could not see them.
she told this at coffee so Security would not tell it first, she said. I doubt if they would but I am sure they had a laugh between the other men. Srcurity had a big weekend. This is true and sad. Two women met in the hall and hugged each other and pulled each other down--both broke theis elbow--both in Seina. If I know them they are laughing at each other and crying too. They love the halls of St, Catherines and visiting. Big news this weekend?

Betty Boop

SUNDAY

I still can"t figure what my feelings are on Sunday. It is so good in so many ways. Church and Rev.Rob gives me much understanding and plenty to ponder, I get to eat lunch out with various family members, always Amy,--but something is missing. I love the routine here and can't wait till Monday to get to it. Maybe it all boils down to missing Truman because I go the places we went and the Sunday routine we had--I am reminded so much of what is missing. Here I do not do the things that remind me of him as much and when I think about those things I am sad. I have too much time in the afternoon to think. I visit with Irene and see a few people here on Sunday but for the most part Sundays here are pretty slow. Thanks for listining to my laments and I am not complaining you know--just trying to cope.

Betty Boop

SATURDAY

O. K. it is Saturday and breakfast in the Cyber is in order. Betty D. and I have a standing appointment to have breakfast together. Sue and Norm asked us to join them .. They are a fun loving couple (not married, but good friends). We had fun talking and visiting. The Cyber was getting full when we left an hour and half later. Jan came and we had lunch Always glad to see her. . Turkey burger for me and it was very good. I found a Garrison Keillor book in the library and I don't think I have read it--but if I have it will not matter because to me he is worth a repeat. First I must go iron those clothes I so gailey washed yesterday. We are expecting a high in the 80s tomorrow. That will be grand!!!!!

Betty Boop

FRIDAY AGAIN ?

Lordy I have said it before but still true My how time flys!!!!! Had lunch in dinning room instead of dinner. A different sort of crowd. But fun. Talked about books we are reading and the new stories we are going to write. I suggested I could write one on THE HALLS OF ST. CATHERINE Not a good subject because if it gets published in the VILIAGER , I could get sued. I'll declare you can hear anything and I mean anything, Could be fun. So now I have eaten my main meal at lunch--what can I do for supper? I will ponder that one. I am ejoying my book KILLING OF LINCOLN by Bill O'Reilly. I know some is fiction but a lot of history too. Maybe I will try to finish it this weekend.

Sweetly Be
Betty Boop

P. S. How does soup and a turkey hot dog sound? Good to me.

Wednesday

Started with my Exercise Group. We always have coffee before and as you know I sometime take a little treat.
































I started with my Exercise Group and as you know we have coffee first and you also know I sometime take a treat too. Not Wednesday because Regions Bank brings doughnuts every Wednesday YEH! I never eat them but some are very serious about free doughnuts. Well this morning they were late and we had to start class before they arrived. Much grumbling and spectulation that they were not coming at all--but they did. The word got around and soon they were showing up from everywhere to get that sugar fix. My My do we have a lot to worry about Oh guess what! We are doing a new play in November and I was offered a part!!! I am so excited I get to play the part of a little boy It takes place in a Dr's office I am there to get a shot and cause a big fuss with crying and yelling and sticking out of my tounge at everyone. O boy Please come and watch the "OLD GIRL" turn into a little boy. The name of the play written by residents is WHAT YOU GOT? Can you imagine the ailments that will be discussed. Can't wait to begin Betty Boop.

Family Fun

Good to have Linda stay with me a few days. Our weekend was a litter bittersweet, with things happening in our family that we do not understand, We are all praying for the outcome to be good or at least something we can accept and live with. God willing we will see it through. I got a good eye checkup. I am most pleased that I still see so good. I have been living with worry these last four months and to have good news===I am thankful altho it is just patch,patch,patch. Just one day at a time I guess is a good way to look at life. After all that is all we are promised. Now down to earth-I must go check the washing I started. Lucky me..

Betty Boop

COMPANY=A= COMMING

It has been fun having Linda stay with me while Joseph visits his family. She made me pizza last night and it was mmmmmm good. She made me an omelet this morning for breakfast. She is a good and creative cook. I could get spoiled. She has gone to lunch with Amy and Media (Amy's friend from Mobile} I decided I could not keep up since they were going shopping. I could slow them down. I will eat that left over pizza.

Betty Boop

SPELLING?

I doubt if anyone pays any attention to my blog. If by chance you do--I can"t spell. Now how do you spell ISAAC? I am sure it is not ISSAC but ISAAC. Right? O well I can still blame my lack of proper spelling to shorthand. A subject that was obsolete almost after I learned it. I never used it but like some of my learning I still remember it. So I will not worry about this too much since not many see my blog anyway. It can be pretty dull compared to what some write. Hey the sun is shinning--off and on. I am looking for Linda and Joe tonight. Joe will continue on down to Alexandria to visit his mother and pick Linda up on the way back. That will be good to see them both.

Betty Boop

P. S. I had the Amy & M. G. CHANGE YOUR LINEN SERVICE yesterday as they popped in to put clean sheets on the daybed for my guest. How nice!!!!

ISSAC

O boy --Mississippi is getting it hard today and yesterday too. I just hope we keep power. I just got back from eating breakfast in the Cyber and learned we do not have a generator except for the Nursing part. The wind is taking down trees and falling on power lines. I think I will go do a little laundty.

Betty Boop

SOUP'S ON

Threat of storms and rain makes me want to cook. I just put the finishing touches on my home made veg soup. Come on over--it will be ready soon. Except Sloooooow cooker takes time. Maybe tomorrow it will be "soup". Stay safe everybody!!!!!

Betty Boop

BUSY MONDAY

I know I have said this before but it is still true. The time is going by fast. I like Mondays because they are full of things I like to do. Coffee Club (the gingerbread went over well]) exercise is always good. I told you we are getting ready for Christmas in Choir. The Latin is going better. A streach for me. Handels Mesiah is going to be hard too--but rewarding. Dinner with my friends and then a book to read. Sounds like I have heard this song before. But all in all ---a good day. O yes Irene came to Methodist Church Service with me too.

Sweetly Be
Betty Boop

SUNDAY.

Church and lunch at Mr. Chen"s with this "fun loving group" Amy, M. G., Sophie, and Paul. I like the food. I try to fill Sunday up but it is the hardest day without Truman. It seems to not get much better that day. I guess it will always be that way and I musr cope.

Betty Boop

SUNDAY PS.

I made gingerbread for my coffe group this morning, They will love that!!!

BLUEBERRIES FOR DOT

I do like pancakes with bluberries. I had them this morning in the Cyber Cafe. Bettye and I have a thing going on Saturday. She even added an egg to her pancakes but then she did not have blueberries. I like breakfast out and I enjoyed it this morning. I hurried on after breakfast to WalMart. I needed to buy school supplies to take to
Church tomorrow. We give school supplies to Boyd School and Bethlehem Center each year. I like to give. The children there need all the help they can get. Did a little iorning and washed my hair. Did a little walking and that about does it for today. Linda is coming Labor Day weekend. We will enjoy having her for a few days. Joseph is going to to visit his Mom and pick Linda up on the way back.
got it all planned. That is about it for today.

Betty Boop

FRIDAY NOON.

I just finished my lunch. Wanted to tell you about it. It is a beautiful day--sun shinning, and a breeze with a hint of Fall. Perfect for lunch on the balcony. Lunch was vieana sausage mashed with mayo. muatard and dill pickle relish to make a sandwich on whole grain bread (something healthy} a salad of pears and cottage cheese (again healthy}. Diet coke to top it off. As I ate Josh Groban was singing to me through the screen door. I thought "It does not get much better than this. Then again bittersweet to do it without T. Our lunches were always special. I fixed special salads all the time. He enjoyed it. I wish I could share some of the "quirkey" things we did==but can"t go there except only in my memories They are many.. I am feeling thoughtful today. Please excuse me?

Betty Goop

DULL ?

Well not exactly dull but everyday stuff. Like laundry. O yes since my blood pressure and blood sugar was under controll--yes I had breakfast in the Cyber. I had a wonderful cheese and ham omlet and grits for a change. Darrell and Earlene always have breakfast there and they are good company. So that was my highlight. This was yesterday. Maybe today will be more exciting. Then I can not take too much excitement.

Betty Boop

"ROARING 90"s PARTY

-"Now what"? I hasten to say, for those who live here and are 90 and over. Amazing how many there are. Two were 99. It was a grand party with great decorations, I decided to not get involved in that one,

great food. passed that up too, I even passed up the champane punch!!I am gaining too much weight. There was apporiate music and everyone who was 90 wore beautiful name tags and were dressed lovley. A few men scattered among the ladies, and happy smiles. It was a great crowd to celebrate a wonderful occasion. All in all--it was a good day. Thank you Lord for good days.

Betty Boop

BUSY

Mondays are always busy. Nothing unusual happened. Exercise (my Cinnamon loaf was a big hit) Choir practice I guess was unusual. We started working on a piece that is in Latin. I never studied Latin. Is that the way you spell it? Latin? I think it is right. My computer says yes. Irene went to Methodist church service with me, I then went to dinner with three other "old girls" I like the cooler temps. Makes me think of school days. Out of that now.

Sweetly Be
Betty Boop

MR CHEN"S

Sunday and just Amy and me at Church. That is alright, we had time to visit at Mr. Chen"s for lunch. and it was the best ever. Shrimp out of this world. I had a pot of tea too. M. G. joined us to pick up her lunch as she was working and had to go back a little later also. Crazy hours she has. Went to visit Irene and pick up her Sunday paper. I guess I am too cheap to have one delivered to me. I made cinnimon quick bread to take to coffee Monday. Sunday afternoon"s are especially lonesome even tho I try to pack the day with good things. Monday {today} will be busy and I am around different people at different times and that keeps me going. Sooooo here I go into the new week. I am blessed!!!!

Betty Boop

ED"S BIRTHDAY

What a fun day. I started off with breakfast with Betty and Milissa. Two different kinds of people but I like them both. We had fun. Surprises me how much fun I am having. Jan, Tommy, Cary, Amy.and Ed had lunch with me. It is Ed"s birthday. A little short of people but we celebrated just the same. We are thankful for Ed. Another rain storm this afternoon. Thank you Lord for a safe place to live and that I do not have to worry about tree limbs falling on the house. One of Truman"s major worries. I am glad he worries no more. He often told me that if I were the one left alone to sell the house and not have the burden of it. He never doubted that he would be the first to go. Of course I held on to the idea that we would hold hands and go together. Not to be. Betty Boop

THURSDAY

Sort of a dull day--doing my laundry--But not altogether dull. Because M. G, and Amy had lunch with me and that is always a treat. Of course I woke early this morning to thunder storms and I am thankful I do not have to hang diapers anymore. I did not have a dryer all the time I had babies. O well it was fun just to get out of the house, even to go to the clothes line. I had a beautiful one. Nice medal poles and the cutest little clothespin bag that slid right along the wire. Wow!!. Also a neighbor who raced to beat me hanging out diapers. She had an edge on me because she hung hers two together--much faster. My line was longer than hers. I guess it was not a fair race. I am not sure if I just thought she was racing me. We never talked
about it. I talk about memories but was that one worth it.?
Betty Boop

FASHION SHOW

Stein Mart puts on a fashion show one or two times a year here using models from our own St, Catherines residents. Even the men take part. Wine and Cheese are served and a good show of clothes and accesories are modeled. Hats , shoes, scarfs and jewelry and lots of dresses and tops amd pants. They do a nice job with it. I did not see anything I liked for me but I do shop there from time to time. I find my old clothes are fine for now. Do I really have to have all that animal print? Maybe just a touch. But wine at three in the afternoon? Is not for me. Cheese is o.k. I even passed that up.

Betty Boop

ELLIS REUNION

I think it was the 87th Reunion. Only 25 were there. Used to be over 100. Sad, but a sign of the times I guess. I know it was sad to me. Of course many places I go without T. are sad to me. Always will be. The ones there, were good to see. Lots of good food and the tub of iced drinks that had to be opened with an opener was memories of days gone by. But Mike fixed them again. Remember how many you could drink? AND CLIMB ON THE PILE OF ROCKS that seemed so high then, Your memory bank is filling up. Make some more. Go on "old girl" make some new ones yourself.

Betty Boop

NOT MUCH

Not much of importance has happened lately. Only 88 degrees today. That is new. I am looking forward to Fall. My favorite time of the year. Cool weather, different clothes (my summer clothes are looking kind of tired} and if I still had to deal with school in any way=It would be a relief!! I am glad to live where seasons change. Sometime change is good. Ellis Reunion tomorrow. I am going with Tommy and Jan. I would just as soon not go but T. loved it so much and he would want me to go. So Poppyseed Chicken --- here we come. Will talk on that subject later .

Betty Boop

DINNER WITH FRIENDS

Monday with one group and Tuesday with another. My I have a lot of friends. Last night two were new and I am getting busy to make them a welcome flower. If you remember the Girl Scout song? "Make new feirnds but keep the old, One is silver--the other gold" Still true.

Betty Boop

BIRTHDAY GIRL

We all had a good dinner at Jan and Tommy's house. Twelve of us. Lacking a few but we enjoyed it As you know it.does not take much to get together but this was special as we celebrated Cary's birthday. Paul's cake that he made Cary was so pretty and good too. He is getting to be a real "pro" at baking and decorating too. Well let me get going with this new week. I will deliver two birthday cards with tiny paper flowers attached. Seems my signature is paper flowers. People {I think} enjoy them. Such a small thing to do but it is fun. Then exercise. class. Must keep these old bones working. Then what else happens will be fun too.

Betty Boop

Saturday

Breakfast in Cyber, No more pancakes unless they are made with wholewheat, too risky for blood sugar--so I had a cheese omelet Very good and the company with two "old girls" was great. We think alike.

I end this with a prayer:

" Give me strength to do, strength to love, and strength to live" Not my words but now my motto.

Betty Boop

LUNCH AT ST. C's

Two of my best friends had lunch with me yesterday. Jan and Amy!!!Yes Daughters can be best friends too. Got my hair cut and got my money's worth too. It will last a while I hope. I still go to Brock's in Jackson. I should change to a closer place but as you know "when it ain"t broke--don"t fix it"

Betty Boop

APPLESAUCE

Have you ever made applesauce? Try it- easy. I had bought granny-smith apples to use up my food card That is hard to do. I usually lose some-but it goes back into the food fund and not really lost. Anyway, I cooked them without the skin in water till I could mash them easy. Addded Splenda cinnamon and it is good. I eat it on oatmeal and ice cream (sugar-free of course} and it is good as - is. Exercise and dinner in the dinning room with the "girls". Reading two good books. WILDFLOWER HILL by Kimberly Freeman and MINDING FRANKIE by Maeve Binchy. Did you know she died last week? I like her books. Set in Ireland and England or Scotland. Wish I could go back to Ireland. I am getting my hair cut this morning. I must hurry on--------- Betty Boop

DEAD SEA SCROLLS

A Professor Boley from Milsaps College spoke to us on the dead sea scrolls. We have seen the museum in Jeruselem where they are housed. Of course many parts are in other places now and on exibit all over the world, I wish I could have heard him before we saw them. I would have appreciated seeing them more then. He was a good teacher. You really have to have a passion to do the work he did. We saw the cave where the first scrolls were found. Many were found in as many as 10 or more caves since the first was found in I think he said 1947, I enjoyed it. My it is hot here--I think I will stay indoors till at least September.

Betty Boop

Monday

Monday is always busy. Exercise, Choir rehersel, Methodist church service. Sophie you know Bruce Case fron Highland -he was Rob's roomate on the trip to Turkey. He led our church service Monday. Later after dinner we had music in the Activity Room. I am not a big fan of gospel music but we had a quartet from Yazoo City to sing last night. The piano player was amazing. He was blind but he could still play and was very interesting to watch. Home to watch some T V and read a little. All in all it was a good day.

Betty Boop

SUNDAY

Church was good. Just Amy and me. Lunch at the OLIVE GARDEN was good and restful. No children to make a joyful noise. Missed them all. Another week starting and a new month begining soon. Time is passing fast. I need lots to do to keep me going. More than I used too. I wonder why?

SWEETLY BE
BETTY BOOP

SATURDAY

After reading everyone's blog on Friday and Saturday--I have nothing to report that could even near about be as interesting--so I keep my mouth shut and go sit in the corner and watch.

Betty Boop

LUNCH AGAIN ?

It seems this clan like each other. When the word gets out we gather to eat together. NICE? Amy, M. G., Sophie, Paul, David. Cary. Jan .Tommy--and of course "Old Girl" went Mexican yesterday. I could imagine Paul and David saying--"Why do they bring that "Old Girl" every time?" I wonder sometime too. She can"t hear well. Has trouble seeing in a dark room. and can"t keep up with all the lively talk. But she trys. "Bless her heart" Just glad to be here.

Betty Boop

SUNDAY

Church and lunch with a very "Chick" crowd. David, Cary. Amy, M. G. Sophie and Paul. Mr Chen knows how to make shrimp and veg"s . Hard for me to keep up and I am tired when I get home. But what a joy that they will even put up with this "ole gal". Sunday afternoons are hard. But I try to fill it up with a nap and visit with Irene. I am glad to have her living close. We have always been special friends as well as sister-in-laws. Finally a sunny morning but hot. I must go to Wal-Mart. and exercise class this morning, See you later.

Betty Boop

WHAT!!! RAIN AGAIN?

I woke to thunder and rain at 6:00 a.m. It is amazing how much rain we have had and other parts of the U.S. have none. I had breakfast of waffles with bluberries and bacon in the Cyber. Not many customers at 7:30. Oh well I don't like to talk much before breakfast anyway. Jan, Amy, and M.G. came for lunch. They brought treats. Watermelon. cherries. cooked squash and M.G."s home grown red and yellow tiny tomatoes and red and green bell peppers. We had fun and I am so blessed. I hope they know how much I enjoy their visits. They came on Friday. They are all busy today and I will find people to visit, have coffee and read my good books. Tomorrow is another day. And as Truman used to pray--"Thank you Lord for a day in your Kingdom" I can still feel him squezing my hand as he prayed. Thank you Lord for sweet memories. Make many of your own!!!!!

Sweetly Be
Betty Boop

LADIES AND POLITICS

They just don"t mix. Especially at dinner and me enjoying my black bean soup and the best quiche lately. I do not know who to believe. I topped it off with bluberries and coffee and forgot about the conversation. Not very "American" but the best I could do. I am reading Nicholas Sparks' latest--THREE WEEKS WITH MY BROTHER. True story and different from his other novels. And a delightful book{not new}--MRS WASGINGTON and HOROWITZ TOO-- by Henery Denker. They are so different and I keep going from one to the other. To change the subject, I just got back from eating breakfast in the Cyber, Not many at 7:00 A, M. Bobbie cooked eggs over light just the way I like them. Don't tell but I had a sausage patty and a biscuit. Not Ashley's but pretty good. Now I must go and redeem myself and wash my clothes. What a life. It still amazes me. I guess it does not take much to please me.

STORIES

I wrote another story for my writing class. It was based on camping and how we told stories around the campfire. One of the stories Truman made up {there were a few} was about this little girl woth a yellow dress with red pokadots. She ate a lot of bananas. Do you remember it? I told it a little different but from his idea. Crazy me.

Betty Boop

SUNDAY

Not much different happened today. Church is always good. We sang SHALL WE GATHER AT THE RIVER. You may remember I chose that song to sing at Truman's funeral. He always liked it. Kind of stirred up memories. We had lunch at RED LOBSTER. Another favorite of his. I can remember him now without crying. I guess that is good. Anyway it is progress. I am not sure I like that kind of progress. Altho I know it is healthy--I am afaraid of the future in a way. Our Choir is singing for Seina 1 where Truman was today. I can't go. I have been over ther one time simce he died and it was too hard. They will have to do without me today. I wont be missed.

Betty Boop

RAIN

Rain does not bother me. I kind of like the mood it puts me in. Kind of slows me. And makes me reflective. When you live like I do --there is not much to worry about. Really it is unreal. Sometime I feel a little guilty, but this is the end stage of life, when you look back and see what a struggle it all was. Now it is a looking game-waiting to see what happenes next. A place I think I have found comfortable and enteresting and just happy to be here, I don't mean to sound as if I have not enjoyed my life-I have very few regrets. Some things maybe I would have done different. But I still have many many chances to do new things that make every day new ane full. Lord where did all that come from.? I guess I am letting the writing thing go to my head??

Any way This is the day the Lord hath made, Let us rejoice and be glad in it.

Betty Boop

A WRITER WHO NEEDS AN EDITOR

I mispelled the word poems and also think. Check it out. I took meds to help me sleep last night ==so I will blame it on that. Too strong for me it affects my sight this morning and I still did not sleep well. Will not do that again.

GROGGY BETTY












I took amed

CREATIVE WRITING GROUP

The class was fun. I enjoyed hearing others read what they wrote. Our director asked me if she could submit my story to be published in the next VILLAGER. A publication of the RESIDENT' ASSOCIATION. Published every month. I was surprised. I did not think it all that good. I got a few suggestions and I will tweek it to be better. It came from my book CHILDHOOD MEMORIES OF LITTLE DOT. I wrote it and gave it to my grandchildren one Christmas. You may not remember it. I drew stick pictures for each story. If you still have it --the story I read was BUCATUNA COUSINS. I told them I wrote porms and was told to bring some next time. I will thik about that--they are personal--but then so are the stories. My creative jucies are about dry. But I will try.

Betty Boop

ONE DAY AT A TIME

Nothing new. I lost the watermelon weight guessing contest. It weighed 30 lbs and some ounces. Virgina won it--she should--she is the one who is growing watermelons in the garden on the hill. She was happy. I am going to the Creative Writing class today. I may be embarresed but I am going to read a story I wtote. Me who can not even spell much less write good. I do like to put thoughts on the page. Maybe I will learn a thing or two. I know I have a lot to learn. But writing is so personal. Rain and more rain. Thank the Lord.

Betty Boop

GOOD SUNDAY

Church was good. Rev, Rob is just back from a trip to Turkey. Would love to have gone there. So much history. Amy , Sophie. and I met Paul, M. G., Cary. David and David's brother. Robbie at Brent's Drugs for lunch. It is getting very popular to go there and it is good and fun. Robbie just graduated from USM and is headed this fall to Boston and Seminary. I don't know which College. A lot of wedding plans were part of the discussion. Mark your calender for December 1. It will be beautiful.

Betty Boop

SATURDAY AT ST. CATHERINES

My day started early with a MAKING GOOD THINGS BETTER committee meeting, We took all the 4th's decorations down that we so gleefully put out. We have a great number of people to work. We really made short work of it. I went to the Cyber to have coffee. where a lady asked if I was going to the funeral. Who died I asked? She said a poor little sparrow flew into the windowpane and killed itself. We had a good laugh over that. She is an artist and paints some pretty work including birds. I decided to take my "Hall" walk before reading on two good books I am reading before Jan came for lunch. Guess what--it turned into a party with Jan,Tommy, Cary, and David Jan and me "the old girl". We had fun. David and Jan had babyback ribs.They said they were good. I will have to try them sometime.They left and I had a nap. then shampoo and back to my books. Now don"t I have an easy life?. By the way our Beach picture David took of the whole group is proudly hanging on the"bragging rights" board for all to see. I am so proud of all my family.

Betty Boop

GOOD DAY

Amy and I had some business on Lakeland today. We had lunch at a favorite place. Grants" Kitchen. The veggies are just like I and other southern cooks do them. Not greasy but not half cooked either. Just right. Cornbread like the South too==no sugar or flour. The owner said he was going to build one in Ridgeland right away. I told him we at St Catherines would be good customers.Seems as if I talk about food a lot.

Betty Boop

4TH

I had a good fourth. We sang so goooood. At least I thought we did. Had a good lunch buffet here. Almost any thing you could think of from brunch food all the way through ribs, cicken, beand salads baked sweet potato green beans breads pecan pie watermelon and soup to began with. I think I may have missed some things but I was very careful not to eat too much. I watched T V for celebrations--always good and from my balcony I watched a good fireworks show put on my Madison at Liberty Park. It was very good and beautiful reflecting over the Lake. Some sat on the terrace but I could watch it from my balcony (in my nightgown) Best of both worlds. Let us remember why we celebrate the 4th and how blessed we are to have such freedom.

Betty Boop

HOT ENOUGH FOR YOU?

That is the question you hear from everyone you meet. Yes, yes, yes-- Maybe a little relief in a few days from scattered showers. We practiced for our Summer Concert ( so called) yesterday. We will sing on the 4th for everyone. A mixture of old favorites and all the good old 4ths songs. I do love to sing this kind. We sounded good at practice and I hope it will be enjoyed. We are not real hard to please here at the Village. Don"t mind me. When you live 85 years, you have lived through a lot. Lot of ups and downs. I think my motto will be"This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it." See you later.

Betty Boop

WATERMELLON YUMMMM

Walking down the hall after picking up my mail with friend Inca, both of us are very short and like to walk together. Theo popped out of his apartment and said "Do you girls like warermellon?" Inca said "Is the Pope Catholic?" Now Theo is Catholic but he gave us each a big slice of cold red ripe watermellon anyway. I wonder if the Pope has ever tasted watermellon. Not the kind we grow is Mississippi. Maybe never even heard of Mississippi.Running wild again--I really do need this creative writing class. I might put the Pope in one of my stories.

Betty Boop

CURIOUS GEORGE

iT WAS A FINE EXIBIT. I learned a lot and am glad for all the books and writings that were saved and then the new ones written in New York. We met Sophie at the Old Capitol Inn and the lunch was so very good and I just loved remembering that it used to be home of the YWCA and I took girls for swimming lessons in the early days there. My how Jackson has changed. A man here noticed my collection (only four) of lighthouses that I decorate my entrance with. I make a beach display June and July because we go to the beach. A lot of others do too. He has a colection of them and he said after his kids get what they want of it he would give his to me.. I did not have the heart to tell him that mine all came from the Dollar Tree..I can really get in trouble sometime. It was nice of him to offer What to do?. Maybe his kids (who he said gave most of them to him} will want them back? Hope so. Well of change sheets, do a load of wash, shampoo my hair and then what? I will see.

Betty Boop

GEORGE TODAY

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMY LOU!!!! Let's have lunch at the Museum and see the Curious George story. Jan and Amy are taking me to see it. Should be fun. I love the books. I am glad we will be inside. We are seeing too many 100 degrees. I know this is the South but this is just too much. The hot air baloons are taking off early this morning from Canton. They are drifting to the North Park Mall . I have seen them there befor. I wonder if Lindsay remembers Truman and I taking her there one summer when she visited us by herself. I bet she does. We really spoiled her when we had her as one. I call it just plenty of Love. More later on "George".

Betty Boop

TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY

Amy had lunch in the Cyber with me. New specials are being offered. We both had calves liver and it was good. We talked about the Beach trip and declared it a winner, tho many things were different. The highlight we agreed was our new bartender and his many stories. What fun .Well there were so many good things and they outweighed the few little dips and we can roll with the punches--yes we can. We are also glad we missed the bad weather and had such beautiful weather most days. Well Well. off to exercise class and I do need it. I will see what else I can get into.

Betty Boop

JUST A STORY

Ysterday in the Wal-Mart parking lot, I saw this cute bright yellow VW bug. I always have thought them cute. I made up a story in my mind that it belonged to a flirty young cutie with long flowing blonde hair riding aroung as fast as one would go,honking to friends and boys she did not know. As I was prepaing to drive away --here it comes flashing by and driving was an old man (80's} maybe older. He was wearing one of those driving caps like the English wear and a smile as big as all outdoors. And away he went-----!! I had to smile and thought things are not always what they seem. I said "Good for him". Again I must find something to do. That is why I joined the Creative Writers group. It meets next month. And be happy with my Honda Civic.

Betty Boop

REAL WORLD

Back to reality and it does feel good in some ways. I feel so at home here ar St. Catherines. People that I have seen in the halls since I got back said I was missed. That is a good feeling. But I had such a good time at the Beach because I could watch my family up close and feel good about that. Of course I missed my "T" but I found him in the clouds each day and I like to think he was looking down on us and smiling because he got his wish in starting Beach Week 27 years ago and it has achieved it's purpose of bringing us close as a family yet starting your own family. Now that is as it should be.!! Of course comes with it all this dirty laundry which I could hardley wait to get done.9HOW COULD ONE PERSON USE SO MANY CLOTHES?} Crazy but it is all done and put away. Now let's start a new week and be glad we missed the bad weather they are having on the Gulf and eat those peaches I brought back and share some of them and think of the beautiful week we had. Thank you Lord!!!!

Betty Boop

HOME AGAIN

What a beautiful week. The weather was perfect, the food was outstanding. (I wished for one of Ashley's biscits this morning} Bryan's drinks and great stories of how they came about was outstanding, the Famous cooks were at their best. Sophie and Paul really put on a "feed" Cary and David are so good together too. Mary Grace is amazing with her Fry Daddy. She really can fry up oysters and anything else near. Of course the "older" girls are such pros and good at clean up. They enjoyed letting the next generation do lots more. Of course two new babies added flavor and fun. Linda is so good at getting things done too She brought gifts for everyone and I always learn something new from her. Tommy's birthday was celebrated.. OLD Girl {ME} just sat and watched. I guess she knows when to hold them and when to fold them. Smart comes with age. No kidding I don"t know of any other family who could bring this together so sood and sweet. Making memories is my motto.Everyone has their own. Thank you all for loving me and being so kind and sweet to me. I know sometime I can be a drag. But I had a wonderful time.

Sweetly Be
Betty Boop

RAIN GONE (I hope)

Are you all getting ready? I am working on it. I have my balcony friend, Rosie, ready to water this outrageous flower garden I have created. I will have to bring her some Chilton County peaches. Clara is out of town so I asked my next door neighbor. Joe to feed Pimento. I will put him in the hall and Beth and Lois will enjoy my fish too. Beth says he waves to her.. I left him out there for Clara to feed him when we went camping and it works
out good. I guess I will have to bring a basket pf peaches to thank everyone for being so kind to me. Of course I would do the same for them. That is what friends are for.

Betty Boop

RAIN RAIN GO AWAY

I hope the rain goes away before the weekend. If we have much rain on our Beach --it will be lots of puzzles, lego, making cookies,talking and much more. I guess we can handel that as long as we can go to our own space and be alone a little. Usually down there it is at night when it rains or short showers in the day time. Pensacola has had much rain in the last few days. We will hope for the best and usually it is nothing to worry about. I am packing and making list, even then I forget something.

Betty Boop.

ERROR

I do not want to sound like a "preacher" but I need to share these thoughts that are coming to me,

Do I live in stress or in God's peace, I made a mistake in spelling in the first blog.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

I do not want to sound like a preacher but I need to share these thouths that are coming to me.

Do I live in streee or in God's peace?

BLUEBERRIES FOR DOT

I had a treat this morning--blueberry pancakes. I haven't had them in a while. I am glad I did because I had good company this norning. Everyone wanted to talk. I ate the last part of breakfast with a delightful lady. I liked her because she is 72 and could not believe I an 85. (my kind of folks} She is helping in the watermellon patch a group of mem have up on the hill in front of SCV. They hope to have a watermellon eating contest and seed sitting contest next month. So far they may have to buy them because they only have one growing. But fun is growing. Virginia has tomatos. She started up the hill with a can of spray to get the bugs off. We have a great security system. A guy saw her coming carring the can and (She gage him some tomatos} She was fun to talk to. I could tell you more but it might bore you. I sat through two tables of people. The next one was all about hearing aids. I did not know that much about them. Now I know too much.

Betty Boop
P. S. I can't wait to see Sophie's ring. What fun!!!!

P.S.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY


What really matters is loving God
And loving the people in our lives,

Sweetly Be,
Betty Boop

GETTY READY?

I have started packing--well laying out shorts and shirts to pack. Time is getting short. How many years have we been going to Alabama coast? I think it is the 27th year. May be wrong. Correct me if you know. Alot of years anyway. It is something Truman was so proud of. You know the whole object of the trip is (not just fun) but to draw us together as a family. We are so blessed to have a strong family who love each other and enjoy being together. It means so much to me and it did to Head Honcho, That is what I called him. And I am the Old girl. "I plan to bring some old albums of our first trips. Should be fun to see how we have changed and to see the "way we were" Maybe.


Betty Boop

REFLECTIONS

I was thinking today back at all the nice and enteresting people I have met here at SCV. I have never lived in a place so friendly. It is also a new experience for me to live in an apartment complex. At first it seemed overwhelming. Now after a year and half it is so much smaller and close that it seems like home. I have been through so many emotions and up and down so many times. I seem to be at a level now that I feel comfortable with the peop;e and place. I am learning more about each person I talk to. You know everyone has a story and most are willing to tell it. I guess I do too except I am a little slow to tell as much as some do. Coffee club is a good place to hear stories too. I really like that 'BUNCH" That is the name I give them. Don't tell them as they do not know I named them. Well I will get on with the day---Maybe have coffee with the BUNCH

Betty Boop

MORE DUCK NEWS

I know, I know, I said I was going to stop worring those ducks but they keep living their lives in front of me and I have to look. This morning about 7 A.M. I stepped out on the balcony with my breaksfast tea and who do I see?--Mother Duck! Just sitting and looking out to "sea" I had just put my toast crumbs on the balcony for my birds (I just have to feed something} I grabbed the crumbs and threw them to mama duck. She ignored me and started slowly waddleing toward shrubry under the balcony next to me. Could she have a nest there? Makes sence to me. More later, I hope.

BETTY BOOP

SATURDAY

Jan came to visit. Love it when she comes. She makes me feel good. We had lunch on the Terrace at the Cyber Cafe. We just love it when the weather is perfect and it was Saturday. There is no place like sitting near the water. It was a beautiful day. I ate a turkey burger, All dressed up it is almost like Wendey's I guess it needed frys to be as good. I just can not eat those--I have tried too many times--just runs my sugar up and believe me, they are not worth it, Too many other good things to eat. I have to make the choice. Not bad at all.

Betty Boop

FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE MOVIES

I watched the movie FORREST GUMP last night, I am glad I was in my apartment alone because I cried (again). It is such a sweet movie. I started watching GOD'S LITTLE ACRE but could not stay with it. I know it is a classic but ...... Maybe something will be better tonight. We have good current movies every Thursday in the activity romm on a big screen. But they are at 1:00 in afternoon and that cuts into my nap time. Can't let that happen. The sun is out today and temp is cool compared to what we have been having, I think I need to go to Wal Mart. See you later,

Betty Boop

THURSDAY RAIN

Much needed showers this morning, I have laundry to do, I love to run that washer and dryer when it is raining. Takes me back to days when I at least had a washer but no dryer. In those " good old days." no disposal diapers......That makes me glad for a dryer. I don't do children clothes any more but dirty clothes go on and on. Makes you thankful for the small things. I dryed diapers over the floor funnace and in the summer if I got real desprate I could go to the laundry mat. Now that was fun. I could not even drive till Linda was born. And we only had one car, which I got to use one day a week. Truman had a carpool. We did not know any better. Most people did this then. My how things have changed in my lifetime. Hooyray for progress. Some of it is very good. Excuse me, I need to go "hang out laundry" in the dryer.

Sweetly Be
Betty Boop

Monday

Not much happened different today. Lot of red, white and blue. Big Memorial Day buffet. I cooked my own today and it was good. Choir practice, Church service but Dancing With The Stars is over till fall. At least I have plenty of good books to read. I heard a new story from a lady I had never talked to before. Too long to relate. But I have many more I need to hear. Everyone has one.So I walk the halls. Someone told me that I was always seen in the halls. Well!!!They had to be there too to see me. Does not bother me--I just smile and say "Yeah, I am a "Hall Walker" It could be worse--At least I stay out of trouble. Ha Ha

Betty Boop

MEMORIAL DAY

I helped put up flags Saturday. I wish I knew how many. It looks beautiful. But it was hot outside and it nearly wiped me out. But I felt good doing it.

Betty Boop

GOOD THINGS BETTER COMMITTEE

Doesn't sound like a real committee? Well believe me it is here at St. Catherines' Of course I am a member. We do a lot. Today we are putting finishing touches on the Memorial Day decorations. Flags everywhere. They stay up till after the 4th of July. Since I have not done this before. it will be an experience. I wlet you know later.

Betty Boop

HO HUMM

It is hot--I like to stay inside. Just out on the balcony a little. I have the most beautiful flowers this year. Amy and Ivy came yesterday and we had lunch in the Cyber. I gave Ivy pearls Truman and I bought together several years ago. We gave all the grandchildren (girls) pearls for graduation. Hope she does that soon. I think she will in her own way and time.

Betty Boop

DUCK CASE CLOSED

Well call me dummy. Those two males were protecting their "sweetie" I saw five ducks have their way with her this morning while the two "defenders" tried to fight them off. I should have known what was at stake. So duck drama was just nature at its best. The last two standing are still protecting her. I think I will stop watching. After all I saw more than I wanted to see. Off to exercise class ans minding my own business.

Betty Boop

DUCK DRAMA

Maybe I have figured it out. Two males came this morning--ignored my offering--went to a spot a little way out from the shrubry and called--out came a felame. Do you think she has a nest? If so it is a little late for new ducklings. It happens in real life that way. But I will keep watching and keep you posted.

Betty Boop

DUCK DRAMA P. S.

I can't figure where the second male fits in? I know they chased a third male away. That ole girl must be pretty "HOT"

MALLARDS

Well I do not know how to say this but I fed two ducks this morning--both males. What happened to mama? Did she get tired of her family? Did dad get tired of her fussing? What will happen to two males? Stay tuned to the opening drama right outside my own balcony. Do you also remember the book MAKE WAY FOR DUCKLINGS? Another favorite about this mama Mallard in Boston I think who led her family of ducklings--with the help of this special policeman--accross a busy street to a park with a pond for her babies to swim. I used to almost cry it was so sweet to me.

MaMaw

BLUEBERRIES FOR DOT

I had my usual bluberry pancakes in the Cyber Cafe this morning. Bobbie put the bluberries in the batter this time. Much better. Do you remember BLUBERRIES FOR SAL? I loved that book and read ir often to my grands. I thought they liked it but looking back(a perk for the old) I think they were just being good to me and let me read it often. I loved reading to my grandchildren. No news on the crazy Malard Family. Now I have a lot to worry about!! I have finished with Riverwood and safely invested and feel good about it. I had good advisors. Now I put our house and its memories,which are many, in my special memory bank and I will check them out whenever I want or need them.-----and I will.

Betty Boop