FALL

Feels like Fall is around the corner.  I will be glad when the weather stops teasing and gets on with a change.  I am glad to live where we have seasons.  Al tho they are hard to define sometime.  Al Gore you were right I think about your theory.  It seems we are warmer all the time. While I was eating breakfast at 6:30 I could see down in the pool three people doing exercise.  6:30 is a little earlu seems to me.  To each his own.  Church and lunch at Mr. Chin's was good.  His shrimp and veges . suit me fine.  Amy, Paul and Sophie were there.  Always good company.  They made me a little tired to hear all they have planned for their work week.  Even Amy has more to do than you can imagine.  How they do it is a mystery to me.  I went to visit M. G, and took her flowers.  She is recovering well.  Nao and then to visit Irene.  I guess my day was full too.  So is my Monday so I will get on with it.

Betty Boop

CORRECTION

I am that "little dark haired cutie'  NOT  dark haired curie.

TID BIT

Tid bit means a little bit of nothing.  Go ahead and check the dictionary -- you will not find it there.  Just a made up word. 
Got my hair cut finally.  I also made it darker.  Now I am that little "dark haired curie"  again.  It takes all afternoon to do this, but it is worth the effort.  I am still liking the new workout.  I got a new stretch band.  Top of the line--even has handles.  Now I am all set with weights and a ball.  I decorated my ball with a smiley face.  O. K.  What else is new?  Had breakfast with four other ladies this morning.  I guess changing our time from 7:30 to 8:00 is more appealing to others and it is fun to have more people talking.  We talked about many subjects.  One was the games we played as children.  Many were the same.  Do little girls still play hop scotch and Jaxs?  Any way it was fun.  Good way to start the day.  Since the days of pancakes made by Truman are in the "memory bank", I have found  another way to start Saturday.  Time marches on.  Speaking of time, I  redecorated my entrance for October.  Halloween, witches and goblins.  I like it.  Now for November I will remove the scary stuff and put in turkeys and gourds  and fall leaves.  Next comes Christmas.  Hey don't rush it.  It does seem to go by fast when you have plenty to do.  That is why I try to fill my time.  I just don't need to visit the Memory Bank too often.  Jan is coming to visit and lunch.  Another good thing. 

Betty Boop

DC TROY

Well I think I know him well enough to call him by his first name,  After all they all laugh at how think my file is.  I have been going to this clinic for many years.  They say things like--"We need a wheel barrow to haul your file around,"  Dr, Newman was pleased (I think) with my eyes.  As usual I did have a few complaints.  He looked at me and offered a few lame excuses for my issues.  I am sure he was thinking  "Here is this old 86 year old complaining and by all reports she should be blind, but yet she can see better than most of  the people I see each day"  Now he did not say that but I bet he thought I should be thankful and I am.  I know how precious my eyesight is and I have come through a lot to be where I am, but being human, I still want more or at least assurance I will see a long time.  Along comes the word I preach so much to others.  Faith.  I pray for more stronger faith each day.  On the lighter side--Amy and I had lunch at The Cosmopolitan after the Dr. visit.  It is the place in Fondren that catered Paul and Sophie's rehearsal and wedding dinners.  It was DEVI NE  Good fresh and so good.  All in all a pretty good day.  Thanks Be To God.

Betty Boop

TOP GROUP

Yesterday at Exercise class we were asked to divide into two groups.  Those who had trouble keeping up with the new faster and stronger video, and those who needed a slower pace.  Guess who had no trouble with the new one.  Me of course and half of the rest did too.  It is 45 minutes instead of the old one==30 minutes.  It is more like I needed.  I was getting tired of the old one, feeling like I was not doing enough.  I get my heart rate up in the new and sweat a little too.  The had someone do the slower one for the rest.t.  Hope everyone is happy because some just can't take change.  I know that is why I do so well up here.  I just "go with the flow" It sure has taken me far.  I have always been willing to try something new and better. 

I see the eye Dr. today.  I am anxious to see how the new eye drop he put me on last time is doing to the pressure.  Also I need to know why I have these eye infections.  Amy is going with me.  I need someone to listen and help me hear it all.  Sometime I can't take new things in. 

Later
Betty Boop

HELLO

My what a rain we had yesterday.  I just got in from Wal-Mart before it really started.  I got wet but did not mind. Monday at exercise class, we had a new workout.  Lady from ST  Dom's came and they made a new video  She put us through it and added 15  minutes.  It is better and more what I liked.  She added a ball to the routine.  I thought I would be sore because we used our weights more.  I will be going again this morning.  I think it will be more fun.  She even added music, which I like.  Did you read Amy's blog about the Sea Monkeys?  I really want some of those creatures.  Maybe if I am a good girl Santa will bring some. 

Betty Boop

SUNDAY

Sunday at Church we had a covered dish lunch.  It was good.  I miss Truman there so much.  But I keep going.  I brought flowers from Church and arranged three to give away.  One to Middie Crosby (my Riverwood neighbor)  What are the odds of that?  It always surprises me who I meet out here.  I have also met a little lady, Eva, across the hall from Irene.  I pop in to visit a minute with her before going to visit Irene.  I took her flowers and paper ones too a while ago.  She is so sweet and alert.  She was reading a book that I had just turned in.  A very romantic mystery.  We talked about that.  What can I say?  We never get too old for love or to read about it.  I think I will take her a new bookmark next visit.  They always pleased me .  Just a talk and smile helps most people.  Especially people like her.  Am I selfish to get so much from helping someone else?  After all it is not all about me. I am amazed at the things that cross my path. I know I am blessed.

Betty Boop
 






























































 

LOOK MOM--NO CAVITIES

WHEW!!  I don't know why I worry so about the dentist visit.  I do hate to go,  Left over memories from childhood I guess.  But all in all I got a good checkup.  I wish he would stop bothering me about this crack in a tooth that I have had a long time.  He wants to crown it.  You know, it takes a Kings "crown" to crown a tooth.  I think he needs a new car or something.  Any way I will take my chances.  I will do what is necessary--here and now. Somebody famous said that.  Makes sense to me.  I just have to preach a little. 

I went to visit yesterday before I went to the Dentist.  Irene, Middie  Crosby and my new little friend
Eva.  I took each a tissue flower.  Amazing what those  little flowers have  done for me. Well they made me feel courage to drive to Jackson to the dentist.  I can still do that and they can't.  I just heard the chimes ring in the Chapel tower,  They have been repaired.  Have been out since I have been here.  They chimed 8:00.  Maybe they will discourage the buzzards who love to sit on top of the cross.  I think I told you about them. 

Betty Boop
hic et noc  Latin for:  "here and  now"
Do what is necessary, here and now.

HIGHLIGHT

The highlight of my day was having my handsome and very smart grand-son-in-law speak at St. Catherine's this morning.  Paul did such a professional yet entertaining program.  The show on a big screen of Fondren  then and now was very good.  I am sorry for the small crowd, but the ones there were very complementary.  After all it was "get your flu shot day" and for some people, that is all they can do in a day.  Ha Ha. No really you never know what kind of a group will show up.  Maybe we should have charged.  Would have been worth is.  Paul is a good speaker and kept it moving and that is important.  He got a good crowd to interview for his video about past memories of Fondren.  Made my day.  Thanks again Paul.

Betty Boop

SUNDAY

Thank you for reading,  Sometime I feel I am telling too much that you don't even want to know.  Church was especially good Sunday.  Amy and I ate lunch at Brent's.  They have changed or maybe I should say added to the old time favorites.  Like olive-egg salad and hamburgers and all the milk shakes etc.  The brunch food looked real good.  We then stopped by to check on the Wolf's cat.  They are out of town.  I brought some beautiful flowers from Church and made three arrangements to give to some friends who needed a smile.  I then went to visit them.  People love flowers and visits.  O yes the cat was glad to see us.  A lovely sandwich for supper.  tomato, melted cheese and bacon (turkey) on toasted whole wheat bread.  and a big juicy plumb (which I ate on the balcony).  I am enjoying this little taste of fall.  The best is yet to come. My favorite season is Fall and it is so short.  Maybe it will last longer.  The weather seems messed up.  I am having a bowl of my homemade veg.soup for my lunch.  A small cornbread, also homemade too.  Sound good?  Come join me.  You would be welcome.  I am also working on (in mind) a poem on Cicadas and also hummingbirds.  Only in my mind--nothing on paper yet.  But the words will come soon I hope. 

Betty Boop 

THIS AND THAT

How about this "false" Fall weather?  I know it will not last very long, but it is wonderful!!  We had a Fashion Show Friday  with our own models.  StienMart put it on.   It was so much fun and our girls did great.  One guy who was one of the models' husband was ln the show.  He was brave or just a show off.  No really he is a willing volunteer for a lot out here.  It was fun, but I did not see me in any of the outfits.  I sat by a lady who lives in a village house and she told me about her Moon cats.  She has two and invited me to come see them I think I will try to go see them.  Sounds interesting, 

Oh by the way, I got to hold my sweet new great grandson yesterday.  It never gets old, to hold such a sweet little bundle from heaven.  He is a good looking feller.  I bet he will look just like his Dad.  Wont that be great.  Mom and Dad seem like old pros at this game.  I am proud of them too.  Well I must get ready for Church.  Always good.

Betty Boop

GOT LOOSE

I went to the mall this morning.  I needed makeup, and Dillard's is my store for that.  Clinique was having a Bonus time.  It is the only time I get lipstick .  I love freebies.  Dillard's was having late summer sales.  So was JC Penny.  My two favorite stores at the Mall.  between the two, I bought two pair of pants, nice fall colors , and 5 blouses..  They can be worn in the fall and now.  I think I did pretty good.  Of course I may discard a few things. But it is about time for some "old friends", as they do go out of style.  That has never really bothered me if I really like something and it feels comfortable.  I topped it off with my favorite thing to eat at the Mall. Chick-Fillet.  A sandwich and coffee.  So good to sit there alone and study the people.  Maybe get a few ideas for my creative writing class.  People are funny and interesting to watch when they don't know they are being watched.  I don't mean to sound creepy  but it is truth.

Betty Boop

PROUD!!!!

Yes proud and grateful.  Brody is so precious.  I can't wait to hold him.  I am so proud of Cary.  She is sure a wonderful mother already.  And David? I bet he will make that little boys life joyful and fun.  I am so thankful that all is well. 

Betty Boop

FEELING LOW

A recurring eye infection has stopped me suddenly.  I stayed in yesterday all day and treated it as I have before.  Maybe a little better this morning but not recovered completely.  Oh how I hate this.  Don't know why it keeps happening.  I go to eye Dr. next week--maybe I can wait till then.  I made split pea soup yesterday.  My own made up recipe.  With it I made cornbread.  Also made pickled beets.  Had no cloves (which I always use) so I put a small amount of cinnamon.  It does not taste the same but as the say, change is good. I also made tuna fish salad.  My style has apple in it.  Truman always liked it.  There are many ways to make tuna salad and I usually like them all.  Sounds like I kept busy.  Amy brought me from Candy two books on CD.  I am listening to TOM SAWYER now.  It is so good.  The reader is Patrick Farley.  I did not know him but he has a wonderful voice and it really comes to life.  The other one is SENSE and SENSIBILITY. I must get a Madison library card so I can check out more.  We don't carry them here at St. Catherine's. 

Well so much for my sob story.  I must not dwell on the bad and instead on the good.  I'll make it through this one too.

Betty Boop

HAIHAIL Part of the gang was here!!

Jan, Tommy, Cary, David had lunch with me today.  I am blessed.  Cary is ready and waiting, wont be long now.  She said she filled the freezer with provisions and David wanted to start eating them but she said no , they are for later and you will be glad you waited.  Not much time to prepare meals with a newborn.  Another sure sign that the time is short is--most women get a surge of energy at the last and she was headed home to clean the house.  I mopped the kitchen floor the day Linda was born. 

Jan brought me a beautiful book for Bay St. Louis,  ALICE MOSLEY Her life, Her Art, Her Legacy.  It looks so interesting and can't wait to enjoy it.  I wish I could paint.  Maybe I could be another Alice Mosley, 94, Or Grand Maw Moses or Theora Hamblett.  All of a certain age as me and all did primitive art which I love.  Maybe I will try some day .My primitive art turns into stick figures!        It is too hot to go anywhere.  I don't really have  to so I will just stay here and read.

Betty Boop

ART LOVERS

Amy took me to see the Monet collection at the Art Museum downtown yesterday.  We both enjoyed it so much.  Of course there was lots of other work to see too.  We do have a beautiful museum and a lot of good work is done there.  I guess that is about it,  Nothing outstanding happened here.  Tomorrow is Saturday.  I hope my blood sugar will let me eat pancakes., as I have not had them lately.  What will be will be..

Betty Boop

RED WHITE AND BLUE

I have this knit shirt that is red, white, and blue.  I like it because it fist well and is comfortable.  But, it really does stand out because it is bright.  I wore it yesterday with navy pants, looking to tone it down.  No.  First comment right off the  elevator going down was," my what a cute top".  O. K., I can take that one.  Then "O my you have on my shirt, did you see me yesterday?"  Then she said, "Yours fits better than mine".  I sucked in my "chest" and went on down.  Then what clinched it. "  My what an interesting shirt."  Do you think I ran back and changed?  No, the old me would have.  But the new me said,"bless their little hearts"  (an old southern saying"  And like Scarlet O'Hara, "I'll worry about that tomorrow",  Or would "fiddle-dee-dee. fit better?.  I have always been proud of a few people saying I looked like Scarlet.  In my year book as a senior, it was written that I had a waist line that would make even Scarlet jealous.  Not anymore I am sorry to say.  Oh, by the way, one of my best friends was the Editor of THE COOTTON BOLL"  That was the name of our annual.  It helps to have friends in the right places.  I put the shirt in my laundry basket.  Maybe I will retire it.  Maybe not,  What would you do?

Betty Boop

LABOR DAY

My Labor Day was good.  Fantastic lunch here.  The bread pudding with bourbon  sauce did me in.  It was sinful.  We had exercise class, Choir practice . and Church service too.  Full day and I finished the day by watching a two hour show of THE WALTONS  I loved that show.  It was back to a different time than now.  So slow and good.  I am up and going today.  WalMart with my good friend Darlene.  Such a sweet person and I enjoyed going with her.  We work together real well. What else will happen today?  We will see.

Betty Boop

THREE HUGS

Must be my day.  Nothing like a hug.  My first one was from my precious #3 daughter when she dropped me off  after church.  She helped me bring flowers from church to arrange in smaller vases so I could give them to people I thought needed them.  She hugged me goodbye.  What would I do without her?  I hope I don't ask too much of her.  Second hug came when I went to visit a lady I met last week.  She lives across the hall from Irene.  I thought about how small and sweet she was.  When I took them in she was so excited and got up and gave me a wonderful hug.  She said the flowers called for a big hug.  I visited Irene and then Middie Crosby who was my next door neighbor on Riverwood.  Took her some flowers too.  We enjoyed our visit and I will go back often I know.  On the way back to my apartment I received my third hug.  I met a special friend, Marilyn, and opened my arms and she fell in for another big hug.  She said she really needed it. Somewhere there must be a poem in all this, but I think I will just keep that story for myself.  I can't believe the friends I have made.  MY CUP RUNNETH OVER. 

Betty Boop