I"LL TAKE MONDAYS

I feel better to have plenty to do.  I did fix my own breakfast but went to exercise class then straight to play practice (getting close) then to have lunch with four other  "girls". Then rest and then to Church service.  Now I am off to dinner with my regular Monday group. To top it off DANCING WITH THE STARS  is tonight.  What else could I want?  I feel almost guilty to be so blessed. 

Betty Boop

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY

Breakfast Saturday with  The Breakfast Bbeauties was fun.  It is getting popular to get up early. Then I had to walk to feel right about eating those blueberry pancakes.  Jan came and we had lunch on the terrace.  Jut my daughter and me.  It does not get much better.  Went to visit Irene.  Dianne is here.  They are downsizing her to the Nursing part where Truman was.  She is alright about it I think.  I know it is for the best.---Sunday--  Amy is out of town attending a wedding and I did not want to go the Broadmeadow.  We were having thunder storms also.  I went to Church here and then lunch in the dinning room.  Lunch was very good.  Catfish Parmesan was very good.  I splurged and had bread pudding.  I think it was the best I ever had.  -so it was worth the walking I will go do to correct that error.  Where else can you do so much and stay inside a building.  St. Catherine's is the best place (next to all my years in our home) that I know of.  On the way back to my apartment, I met two other ladies of the same statue as me.  We had one of their husbands to measure to see wn\ho was the tallest {shortest?}  After a lot of thinking he said we were the same.  What a cop out!  He said he was being diplomatic!!!.  O. K. I must go walk the  Hallowed Halls of St. Catherine"s  I must stop eating so much.  But it was good. !! 

Betty Boop- 

GOT LOOSE

After exercise class, I went to Northpark Mall.  First time in a long time.  I wanted to see if it was still there.  It was and I enjoyed shopping in my favorite store--Dillards.  They have a good petite department and moderate priced clothes.  Of course I shop the clearance rack first.  Came away with two tops and two pairs of pants.  Well cropped pants.  Good deal on tops but to get what I wanted in the way of cropped pants, I paid regular price. But like I said they were moderate price and not going on sale soon.    Had lunch in the food court and came home and almost fell in the bed.  The "Old grey mare, ain't what she used to be"  But she still likes to shop.  I just ate a Yoplait light topped with walnuts.  MMMMM good.  Only 90 calories ,no fat and `10 grams sugar.  Not bad for a snack.  I am always looking for that.  Now this is a lot of nonsense and maybe you are not interested but that is my day so far.

Betty Boop

PS.

Just read something I have read before.  I think I told you of Truman's fun reading of ECCLESIASTES.  Book in the Bible don't you know!  Read, in chapter 7 verse 20 and then verse 29,  That sums it up for today.............Betty Boop

CONFIDENT

Things are going smooth  for a change.  Play practice is going good  (for me)  Lettie, my mom in the play) is not as tall as me.  That is funny.  She played a little boy in the last play.  I can't cry as loud as she did but I am trying.  Now.we are looking good, but I must say some of the others need a little more shall I say adjusting?  We still have a few more practices before dress rehearsal.  Let's face it.  We  are very amature,.  Shirley, our director and fun activities director, says we are seniors and can get away with anything,  So we just have fun.  I still want it to be entertaining and come what may --it will be that.

Betty (break a leg) Boop

BREAKFAST BEAUTIES

Just got back from breakfast in the Cyber.  I wish I could send you a picture,  I have gradually talked three other "cuties" into early breakfast.  Some people hate to get up and dress and go down to eat together.  But finally the "together" part gets them.  That is what it is all about.  Sharing with others like yourself.  Cheese omelet was my choice today and was very good.  Sue, Darlene, and Betty are such nice people.  Terry (girl) joined us.  And Billy{man}  was just killing time.  He said he cooked three eggs and baloney for his breakfast.  He stopped to see what the fun was all about.  Big fat man--he proves the fat intake wrong.  He is happy.  Now I had better go take a walk because I am still working on living a healthy life style.  Who knows which one of us will make it?

Betty Boop

TIP TOP SHAPE

Ever been in Tip Top shape?

The world your oyster to take?

I question just what that means.

I ponder with mind so keen.

Does it mean on Top of the Tip?

Careful not to slip.

Uncomfortable looking down,

At little people on the ground.

All alone you look down.

Quiet - not a sound.

Careful, your bubble night pop!

Very lonesome at the top.

After thinking this whole thing through.

This is what I think I'll do.

Skip along and don't stop.

Stay in the middle -not on Tip Top.

Dot Ellis 2003

Creative writing class.

SURPRIZE

Jan, Amy. Mary Grace came to lunch.  What a treat!!I am always glad to see some of my girls.  Everyone loves to see them here.  Play practice went good but I need to "cry" louder!!  My vocals are still a little weak I guess but I am trying harder.  I helped at Bingo last night.  I got to handle the money.  I really don't like doing this but I like to take my turn and help.  Well I am off to breakfast with two favorite "girls".      Later-------

Betty Boop

FUNNY PEOPLE

The breakfast crowd is a different group.  I had breakfast(getting to be a habit) with two funny people.  I did not think I would ever enjoy getting showered and dressed and go down to breakfast at 7:30 A.M., but I do,  Trying to spend up my food allowance too makes it challenging.  I went to Stienmart this morning and came back with nothing.  I guess Dillards is still my best bet.  I want to dress young but not as young as most of the things I saw this morning.  I read the notice wrong and missed play practice yesterday.  I was really put out with myself.  Friday is the next one.  Hope I make that one. 
Betty (trying) Boop

THE MIDDLE

Do you watch THE MIDDLE on TV?  I love it.  I am sure they stretch it a little but not much.  It is also the middle of the week.  Time flys for me.  When I have time for Exercise Class and it it doughnut day there.  Good crowd for that happy event for most.  I Can not eat them and do not realty care.  There is plenty I can enjoy, It is hot dog day at the cyber.  I will take my wholewheat bun and enjoy one today.

I saw a pair of ducks this morning--looking for a nesting home,  I ran for bread crumbs and treated them to make them welcome.  I sure hope they find a nest near so I can watch the ducklings grow and learn to swim.   Beautiful day so far.

Betty Boop

SUNDAY & MONDAY

Sunday was good.  Have been out for three weeks and I missed it so much.  Something about being there means a lot to me.  Of course I worship God every day and read my Bible and devotions too but to be in the Church is good for me.  Amy and I ate lunch at my favorite Chinese place--MR. CHINS.  I always get the shrimp and veggies.  I drank almost a whole pot of tea too. 

So far this morning I made banana bread for Coffee group and went to exercise class.  Pretty good start.  I am feeding sparrows on the balcony.  We have breakfast together.  Bread crumbs for them. 

Everyone is moving to a better place.  New and old is going on.  I like it where I am --just keep me in independent living please.  A lady told about going to the Foot Dr. as she called her.  It was funny and too hard to tell.

Betty Boop
Maybe more later

SUNNY SATURDAY

Beautiful day in the neighborhood.  Mr, Rogers said that you know.  But it really is beautiful today.  I started with two other lady friends for breakfast.  Waffles this morning.  Good and so was the company.  Another lady joined us and she was a hoot.  Kept us laughing.  I went to Freshway later and bought tomatoes, strawberries, lady peas, snap beans, corn, okra, yellow and zucchini squash and one sweet potato.  Now I will not eat all that at one meal but you can bet I will have two or three feast. I have been watching the Master's golf tournament.  So Truman is on my mind.  It was strange how he lost complete interest in golf after the stroke and would not even look on TV,  How he loved the game. But I could not get him to look at it at all.  Strange thing ==the brain.  How he remembered me ,thank the Lord. but had trouble with other memory.  See you later.

Betty Boop

STAR material?

Shirley told me I did a star 1st practice performance at play practice.  Is that me she is talking about?  She is such an encourager, because It made me want to do even better.  What fun.  I just had breakfast with myself  in the Cyber.  Just the way I wanted it.  Now to exercise class.  First one since I was struck down with the crud.  I really need to get back.  Wish me luck.

Betty (back in the swing) Boop

TRULY BETTER

What a difference a day makes.  I can see I am much better today.  Maybe it is because Play Practice went well,  I  really enjoyed it.  And Creative Writing Group meets today too.  I have not been up to writing and have nothing new to offer.  I will have to dig back for something to read.  Getting back to fun things to do can make a difference.  Also I get a much needed hair cut tomorrow.  That helps everything for a woman.  Oh  yes I had a hot dog in the Cyber,  I had a side of good steamed veggies to balance it off.  Does not take a lot to make me happy?  Yes.

Betty Boop

NOT THERE YET

I got to go to Wal-Mart yesterday.  They almost forgot me, since I have been absent so long.  But they welcomed me and my credit card with open arms.  Amy took me and it took both of us to bring it in.  I discovered I still did not get a few things I need.  I think I will see if I can get along with out.  I was wiped out when we got back.  Ate a bowl of chili and fell in the bed exhausted.  I don't understand how tired I am. My energy  is gone.  I sure hope I feel better soon. 


Betty  (no pep) Boop

BACK--MORE WAYS THA N ONE!!

Yes those Meds can make you crazy.  Last of it down today.  I am glad.  I can see the light now.  On the other hand in the last two weeks I could hardly wait for the next dose.  Made me a little crazy at times and sleepy other times.  I felt like I was caught in a hole and could not get out.  I really thought I would be sick forever.  I thought --this is it.  I was getting cabin fever.  I would look out the window and everything looked far away and I would be out of the picture for sure.  Now I am being a little dramatic.  Not all that bad.  I missed one play practice but I will catch up this week. Doggone it--my appetite is coming back.  I thought I might loose a little weight but being sick is not the way to do it.  Wish me luck that I stay well now,  Many have been sick here.  I will be careful.

BETTER TOMORROW
BETTY BOOP  

MAYBE A WEE BIT BETTER

I have a way to go but at least I am on my way.  I must have looked pretty bad at the Dr.'s office yesterday.  Amy took me to the MEA.  The Dr. shut my mouth so quick after only a quick look.  I looked down that dark hole  at it home and I never saw anything like it.  Some dark monsters were lurking in there.  He said you feel real bad don't you?  Yeah I do.  After he finished with me he gave me a big Grandfatherly hug and said come back if you don't feel better and I hope you do.  Well I have enough Meds to kill me if I don't get better.  The cough medicine must be real strong because the dosage  is only one fourth teaspoon and caution to take every 6 hours only if I need it.  O man did I need it,  High glucose is the problem.  It had lots of sugar in it.  Antibiotic (the five day wonder} and  a decongestant round out the menu.  This illness is getting expensive.  My eye stuff cost $45.00 alone.  Plus staying on sick list going on two weeks is enough now.  Get well old girl or something.  Just thought I would bring you all up to date.  Want to know what?  I think the Dr's hug was enough to make me go  back to see him,  No, just kidding. He was kind and concerned.

Betty Boop

ANOTHER SETBACK

Dr. could not see me till tomorrow.  Amy is taking  me at 8:45.  Not too early 0r too soon for me.  Maybe I can survive another restless night.  Being sick is just not my style.  Forgive me Lord--I must be still=and wait. 

Betty Boop

DOC, HERE I COME

I am tired of being sick.  Somebody will have to see me today and not Friday.  My eye meds are not working.  I am not a bit better.  If this cold does not let up, I am going to go to see Dr. Belle.  I thought I could get rid of it but I have my doubts.  So I must talk to two Dr's today.  Let you know the outcome.  Jan is taking me somewhere. Whoever will see me.  I sound desperate.  Well I do feel a little that way.  Jan brought me some of the Easter feast and Amy sent me flowers from the table.  I really missed
being there but I got a little feel of everything.  No egg hunts but we outgrew that long ago.  But we remember. 

Betty Boop