YES, SAY NEVER AGAIN !!!!

You would think that by 88 a person would learned a few facts?  Maybe I am just too stubborn to accept facts.  I CAN'T EAT PANCAKES!!  Man did I pay the piper for those treats.  Sugar went sky high.(195)  I worked the morning drinking water and walking.  Got it down to 165 and felt better.  Darlene called to ask me to lunch in the dining room.  I said yes because I had better choices in there.  I chose garden salad, broccoli. cauliflower and minute steak.  Not bad.  Oh and sugar-free ice cream.  My sugar shot down that afternoon to 78.  Go figure.  I ate a pimento cheese sandwich with lettuce , sugar-free pickles and one half cup of grapes. for supper.  When I went to bed it was 135.  This morning it was 120.  O. K.  But what a roller coaster.  That is not good. 

That is my story.  I need to change it.  I will try.  It will not include pancakes. (I don't think.)  My will power is so weak sometime. 

Betty Boop

NEVER SAY NEVER

I KNOW   I have said it before, and probably will say it again.   "I will never eat pancakes again".  They run the sugar up
I heard you could get blueberries in the pancakes in the Cyber.  I weakened this morning,  They have a new male cook and he is adding some zip to the mix.  I even think the females are a little perky.  Of course they are.  Well he served blueberry pancakes as big as a plate--just full of blueberries with a dollop of whipped cream and a little more sprinkle of the berries.  Bacon cooked just right and coffee was worth what they will do to me, I hope not.  Any way I came home and started my laundry and will walk some to help lower the sugar.  Drinking water helps also. 

The snow missed Central Mississippi.  I just knew it would,  How  nice if we had a little,,. she said looking from the safety of her cozy apartment.  Don't give up.  I know the possibility of us having any is slim. but weather here is hard to predict, it seems.  Not much going on today so I will call it a slow day and see if I can speed it up a little.  (with a hall walk.)

Betty (the queen of Blueberry Pancakes)  Boop

TUESDAY TEA

Well that is what they call it.  Once a month, Sister Dorothea from St. Dominic's comes with a speaker from St. Dom's .She brought  her VP of Human Resources to speak on  Generational Differences.  WOW there are many.  Of course my generation is the Traditional.  My children are the Boomers and I forget the other names.  It was so interesting to realize why we see things so different.  She pointed out many reasons why and it is all depends on many things each generation go through and what is happening at their time.  I enjoyed thinking about it all.  She went all the way through to my grandchildren's generation.  She did not hand out any paper notes but I wish I could remember what she called each one. 

Snow?  Do you think?  I kind of hope we get a little--not much.  We will see.  Meanwhile I am glad to be able to stay at home.  There are many perks to living here.  For instance I am going in a few minutes to pick up my dinner.  A five course meal cooked by someone else.  No dishes to do either.  Pick up or dine in a lovely dinning room with nice people waiting on you. 

Life is good.  Live it well/

Betty(the great Philosopher) Boop

Sunday

Sunday was good.  Went to Church and then to lunch at a favorite place--KIEFER"S.  the original one.  You have figured out how I love Gyros's.  Kiefer's has the best.  Sophie, Paul, M. G, .Ryan and Amy rounded the group this day.  Rainy day but the sun was shinning inside.  I visited a couple of people out here who needed a visit , taking flowers and I hope laughter.  I stayed up till the OSCARS was over.  way past my bedtime. but I had started it so I finished it. 

This morning after oatmeal with strawberries and raisin toast and hot tea. I was  set to later go to "coffee" at the exercise class/  Great group.  I love them all (some more than others."  Since you know my breakfast in the Ellis kitchen--I will tell you what was served there for lunch.  Split-pea soup, (homemade by me), cornbread, also by me.  A banana, made by God, peanut butter spread on it (I have no idea who made it.)  Getting silly now-- it must be nap time?  Indeed.

Betty Boop\
P. S.  At coffee this lady said it is her birthday.  "Your name is not on the birthday  list!!" We all gasped.  She said she did not like a lot of fuss and did not want birthday cards or anything,  That bothered me --  so I came up and made her a birthday flower and taped it to a Birthday card and delivered it to  her door (quietly)  Do you think she will be mad at me??Hope not, we will see.  Let you know later.

MISS ME ??

It has been a day or two but not much has happened that can't be told later.  My sweet and caring Amy took me to eye Doctor.  After a wait and a couple of test--I am good to go.  At least I am holding my own.  That is a biggie for me.  And while we were in the neighborhood and no one else except Jan will eat at the Piccadilly with me, we had a feast.  I mean  FEAST.  So good to me.  We passed LUBY"s on its first day open and I think there are still many who like good old home style cooking.  The parking lot was full.  We will wait till the frenzy is over and try it.  When we were in South Texas each January & February in the motor home, we ate a Luby's  a lot. 

While reading my devotional and Bible this morning, a yellowed clipping fell out.  I was reminded of my Mother's Bible.  I spent a few days after her death going through her several Bibles.  Part of my grief I guess.  The pages were full of yellowed clippings.  I read them all.  I guess I am more like her than I knew when I saw I was doing the same thing.  I just have to share this one I saved.  In the 80's there was a lady named Rose Budd Stevens (pen name I am sure)  who wrote for the local paper once a week.  She wrote books about her childhood on the farm.  It was called ALONG THE RFD.  Here is one I saved.

                                                            MY PRAYER LIFE

When I wake up in the morning, I thank God for a wonderful night of rest.  I thank him for a beautiful day.  and this I pray. "This is the Day the Lord Hath Made, Let us rejoice and Be Glad In It.  I believe, I believe: I use my hand as a symbol of my prayer time.  My thumb being the closest to my heart, I pray for my family and loved ones.  My index finger is the pointer so I pray for my pastor, staff and body of  believers, and our missionaries: these are the ones God has called to lead and worship with me.
My middle finger is the tall one so I pray for those in authority God has placed over me:  Our President, governor,mayor,commissioner firemen and policemen, who strive to keep our city and country a safe place to live.
The ring finger is the weaker one. so I am reminded to pray for the sick, shut-in and unsaved.
Last and the least of them of all is the little finger and that is me.  I ask God to use me this day to help someone along the way. Use my feet, to walk in his footsteps, my hands to do service for thee, my eyes to see the good in everyone, my lips to speak no evil of anyone  and my ears to hear the cry of someone.  This is my prayer in Jesus name.  AMEN

I think that covers it!!

Betty Boop

LOVE A RAINY DAY

Do I hear a song title in there?  Yes.  This rainy day may turn into wintery mix, what ever that means.  Ii doesn't sound good. 
But I have Ashley and Bryan on my mind they  have had enough already!!! 

Church was good since we had THE SOUTHERN COMFORT  BAND to help celebrate the coming of Lent.  It is an annual affair.  The band is headed by Terry Miller of Madison Central.  I talked to him about Bryan being in his Jazz bank at the school.  He said he remembered Bryan and asked what he was doing.  I was proud to tell him.  We went to Mr. Chen's for lunch with Sophie and Paul.  Favorite people and best restaurant too. 

Well off to the day.  It usually is busy and fun.  We will see.

Betty Boop                         BEARDS

                          Those with beards, think they are cool.
                          well they are,
                          but, they really hate to shave!
                    
                          DOT

GRUMPY START

Have you ever felt like even  before you get fully awake, that you just don't want to start the day?  Tired of the usual and feel like it is all useless?  Just plain grumpy?  I did just that this morning.  I decided even before I got up that I did not want the usual start to Saturday with my Breakfast Buddies.  How rude of me.  I just tried to go back to sleep but just went into a light dream mode.  Finally looked at the clock and it was 6:30.  Still time to get ready to go.  I argued with myself and did not make much of a case for staying in.  After all I do push myself a lot.  I got up and got ready to go and felt better on the subject.  I went and met three people who have been so kind to me and I felt guilty for my feelings.  I ordered ham and scrambled eggs, toasted split biscuit , and coffee and tried hard to enjoy my table mates.  Well I am glad I went and whatever was going on has faded somewhat and it looks like a beautiful day after all.

Maybe it was the Valentine Party with all the sweet songs that set me off.  I really should not have hauled out those long age valentines I had kept from Truman, maybe I just need to be more thankful and I am. but everyone has dips and highs and not always a smooth road. 

Thank you Lord for all the many blessing I receive every day.

Betty Boop 

OFF DAY

Well I guess I did it all yesterday.  I did have breakfast with two of my "breakfast buddies."  You know it is kind of like being on a trip and staying at a Hotel.  You get up, take a shower and dress, then go down the elevator to the hotel café for breakfast.  Kind of neat.  No cooking, nor dishes to wash, be served at a table with guest, and order what you want.  Now what could be better than that.  Maybe going back to your room (apartment) and have clean sheets for you bed and towels too, waiting for you at the door.  Of course you do have to put them on the bed.  However for a small fee they will do that for you.  I am not that helpless yet. 

I decided to make pimento cheese.  I could not loosen the jar lid.  I also had a jar of strawberries siting on my counter unopened.  It had been there three days.  I would try all methods I had heard of to open it.  I saw a maintenance man down the hall.  I left my door open to watch for him to finish and go by my room.  Clara came out and I told her my problem.  She tried to open them and failed.  She hailed the man down and he said he was on a job.  She told him my problem and he came down to us and took a tool out and tapped the jar all around (I had tried that)  I guess he hit I harder and it popped right open.  Both jars.  He said it was a trick his Mother taught him.  I told him to tell her that he was my Angel for the Day.  He gave me a big hug.  I don't know why people want to hug me.  Maybe I look small and helpless?  Any way I meet an Angel everyday, sometime more than one.  They are all around I believe. 

Betty Boop

MONDAY

Good old Monday.  I have always liked it.  I look forward to Monday because I have plenty to do.  Gets me tired physically and mentally.  I usually sleep better.  End the activities with dinner with  three sweet friends.  We have fun and enjoy each other.  Although  one takes over the conversation too much. She tells us all her troubles.  Sometime it is best to sit still and listen.  It is noon now and I fixed tuna fish salad, my style with a little apple for sweetness. NOW FOR A NAP  Choir practice then Church service then dinner,  WHEEL OF FORTUNE and read and to bed.  I said WHEEL OF FORTUNE to make you laugh.  That is the time I take a shower and get dressed for bed .  It is  my table mates who just must get back to their apartments to see it.  I just pretend to  them--not to rock the boat,  Not worth it.  I have learned early on not to "rock the boat." 

Later
Betty Boop  

SURPRISE!!!

Amy and M. G. came to lunch with me.  I love those girls.  I just sit and listen to their conversations and I am so happy they are friends as well as mother and daughter.  I have that relationship with my girls too and it is not really rare but I think it is what it should be.  When a mother keeps her children as "children" in her mind and wont let them grow up it is sad.  I know so many women who, I guess hold on too tight and think of their children as not grown up. 

I did not get off of the subject.  I am happy my girls are strong women and are successful in what the do.


YELLOW BUS

Up and over the hill they come,
yellow school buses.
Caring some-ones precious cargo.

Betty Boop

CLEARING THINGS UP

You may have noticed my blog yesterday was a bit scattered--maybe not?  Well I will try to put it together better today.  I may retype the HAIKU"s.  I wish I could learn more of how to move things around on my computer.  When I try, sometime I either loose it or it gets scattered.  Oh well.  I had breakfast in the Cyber all by myself.  It happens sometime.  People have early appointments and such.  But the egg over light, sausage, whole wheat toast and coffee was all so good and the company was doing fine (me.)  I have a coffee this morning.  Once a month our CEO , Mary Margret  Judy calls us in and tells us what is what.  So I will go and say "Yes mam".  I have an interview to do and a poem for St. Patrick's Day for the next VILLAGER in March.  So I need to get on with  that.  I am still getting HAIKU poems running through my head.  Maybe I should say stumbling?  Any way it is fun to write thoughts and that is really what it is.  A musical program this afternoon.  I will wait till I hear it and then maybe tell you about it.  So this cold cloudy day is once again "full."  Thanks be to God.  HEY THE SUN JUST PEEKED OUT!!!!

FREE 

A friendly smile is nice
Give one today.
After all they are free.

LIGHTNING   (this one has a long ago story, will tell you sometime.)

Lightning flashes across the sky,
stirring burried memories 
of a long ago part of my life.

BIRTHDAYS

Birthdays should be welcomed
enjoy every one.
don't think of the alternative.

  Betty Boop

MOVING RIGHT ALONG.

Well yes, moving right along.  It  is the middle of the week already.  Hump day it is called.  I think about that commercial with people at the zoo yelling at the stately camels that it is hump day.  I always feel sorry for them but they have a good attitude don't you think?  Also Wednesday is one of my favorite TV sitcoms.  THE MIDDLE.  Very close to reality.  Also our Mayor of Madison,  Mary , will talk this morning HERE.  She is quite a speaker.  Very sure of herself.  I think she has been good for Madison.  We may fuss a little about the new PRISON LOOK-A-LIKE ----- SAM"s.  We will see.  I will certainly keep you posted and also keep my mouth shut at the meeting.  Are you ready for a couple more HAIKU?


                       FREE                                    BIRTHDAY                                                           LIGHTNING
                                                              Birthday's should be welcomed.
                                                                    enjoy each one
                                                               don't think of the alternative

A friendly smile is so nice,
Give one today.
After all, they are FREE                                                                                           Lightning flashes across the sky,
                                                                                                                     Stirring buried memories,
   Betty (got to run) Boop                                                                                                                   of a long ago past life.
                                                                 

forgot to sign off

Betty Boop

ADVENTURES

Hey between the adventures of the Rhodes flying across mountains and coming down the mountain on mules and Ashley and Bryan digging out from snow from the Great Boston Blizzard, we have been entertained and are really in awe of our family.  Such brave souls.  Are you mine?  The bravest thing I do is??  I don't do brave.  No kidding, I am proud of you all. 

How does ham and eggs sound?  That was my breakfast with my Breakfast Buddies.  We had a low of 28 this morning.  I think I will stay in and do "some chores."  What does that mean?  Change the sheets first.  Do a little check writing. and then go to a program about book publishing. We have a resident who was an editor for a big book publishing firm in New York for many years.  We have her working on the Villager staff.  Lucky yet intimidating to me.  Speaking of the Villager, and I do often, I have a poem and an essay in the new one.  So there!!  I am important too




































 

SUNDAY

AS usual Amy picked me up for Church.  I doubt if she did not pick me up that I would get back to Broadmeadow  very much.  It really is not the same for many reasons, but that is no reason not to be faithful.  So many times I think people chose not to go to Church  and especially their long time one, is so sad.  Not much commitment and you miss so much of life. Growing up--there was no question as to weather  we went to Church.  It was a part of my life.  I am so grateful for my parents teaching me by example.  So much is learned that way.  Any way we had soup lunch at Church for Superbowl.  So good.  I watched the game, mostly for the commercials, but ended up getting so interested.  Irene called just as that last play and I partly missed that great ending. O well I have seen reruns .  I was not too impressed with the half time show and the commercials.  Much money  was spent--could not get that out of my mind. Once frugal--always frugal I guess.  Well on to Monday and try to come down off my high of feeling so important.  Hey, what is wrong with that?

Betty  88 Boop