REMEMBER BRENT'S DRUG?

I pulled Brent's up on the computer  and was surprised at the negative comments.  Such a shame.  I remember it with much pleasure.  It started in 1946.  The year we were married.  I worked at the Bank with Truman till Linda was born.  Those days, the banks were open till noon on Saturday.  Glad when they stopped that.  We would leave the bank on Saturday and stop in Fondren to shop at the Jitney Jungle.  Brent's was another place we went. It was next door  Can't remember lunch (could not afford it then) but we did have coffee.  Today I am making a long time favorite of Brent"s--Olive-Egg salad.  Best sandwich filling I know.  Maybe it will taste a little like the original.  With whole wheat bread it is not the same but good enough. 

Mr. Cardinal ruled the roost this morning.  No manners.  He scares the sparrow brood off.  They scatter when he comes.  Just like people=why can't we all just get along?  Share and give in a little?  Since the beginning of time, that is the question.  I do my part.  How about you?

Betty Boop

FIDDLE-DE-DE

So said Scarlett in Gone With The Wind.  Did I ever tell you about what was written in my High School Year Book.  Probably. but it bears repeating."Those cool and limpid green eyes, glossy dark hair, and a flirtatious smile---sounds like Scarlet O'Hara, doesn't it?  Well, Dot is another young cutie who can claim these assets  for her own.  Besides that, she has a waistline that would make Scarlett green with envy." I have also inherited a flaw.  Putting off till tomorrow.  Thinking things will be better.  After two days of worrying with OIC meds, I called my Dr.  He sent me a prescription for an antibiotic.  Better today but still am not up to par.  Will I ever be that?  I doubt it but-- as good as I can get will be acceptable. 

By the way, in case you are wondering about the sweet write up in my Year book?  The editor and writer was one of my best friends.  What are friends for?

Betty Boop
P. S. where did that 19 inch waistline go?  I'll never see it again.

LITTLE UNDER THE WEATHER

Nothing to worry about.  I have it under control. Kind of gets boring staying in.  I have been major bird watching.  I have always liked to watch and imagine.  So far this morning I have seen Mr. & Mrs. Cardinal.  Not together (someone must watch the babies)  I am sure they have a nest near.  Then lots and lots of sparrows.  I think beside the house sparrow I spotted a black throated sparrow.  Very pretty.  But two times I have seem a Mourning Dove.  They make such a mournful sound.  He demands the whole plate of seed and everybody stands back.  It is of course his size.  I was surprised to see him there. I got out my old bird book.  It is falling apart.  I used it a lot a long time ago. 

I got info about our T shirts for the beach.  That will be fun to have a picture of us all .  I hope we can do that.
Well back to recovering--I don't like missing my usual routine.

Betty Boop 

P. S.

Lucy was with us for Church and lunch too. 
Betty

GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN

What a phrase!!Please delete that title.  Dottie the bird I am sure is gone.  In her place I am watching a Mocking bird.  My he is beautiful.  So elegant and smooth and the bird book says very territorial.  That is why the lowly little sparrows give him room when he comes.  He is still lacking a name.  Any suggestions?  Can't tell male from female so we will assume it is a male. 

Went to Little Tokyo with Amy, M. G. and Ryan Sunday after Church.  Enjoyed the company and the food was O. K.  I prefer Chinese.  We are having a Memorial Day lunch today.  I spied flags on all the tables.  Looked pretty.  I put a flag and Truman's Navy picture at my door.  Just to remind me of that 21 year old who had never been out of Mississippi  and had lived a short time away from home in Jackson.  Brave but also scared.  Can you imagine?  Many others are and were in the same boat.  God Bless America.

Betty Boop

P. S. DOTTIE CAME BACK

I know this all sounds crazy.  I mean my interest in a little sparrow.  I thought she was gone but late today she showed up.  Same way, standing in the middle of the food and eating slowly and being respected by the other birds.  She has been there about 2 hours eating a little at the time and hanging over the edge meditating (I call it.)  A mystery.  You would think I had more to do, but I can't seem to stop looking.  She does look as if she feels better.  Now  how do I know  that?  I am just wishing she is.

Betty (bird watcher) Boop

GOOD BYE DOTTIE

You know I have been telling you about my little bird friend that I named Dottie.  All sort of nonsense about her?  I was worried yesterday when she seemed worse.  Finally she flew away and I think now it was her last flight.  She did not show up today with the others.  So far the food is gone and no show Dottie.  I just put a tad more food out just in case she shows up.  Sad. 

Betty Boop

OBSSSED WITH "DOTTIE"

You know the little scruffy bird I am talking about?  I named her Dottie after me because she reminds me of my personality.  She is the first to appear for breakfast, just like me.  She takes a while to get ready to eat.  Stands in the middle of the bird food and the others let her.  Sometime, like me, she goes over to the side of the activity and just hangs out as if she is meditating.  I do  that.  Please don't haul me off--I am O. K.  Dottie like me has to eat often.  Every other bird just walks around her as if she is not there. Kidding aside, I do wonder what is wrong with her.  She is not right.  O, well, I will feed and watch her.    I went to Wal-Mart for a bunch of stuff.  Haven't been lately.  It adds up.  I bought something that reminds me of my best friend growing up.  I did not meet her till High School and she joined our Youth Group at church.  Special time during WW11. We would take Vienna sausage, mash it up with mustard and mayo.  Eat it on crackers.  I did that for lunch, I added dill pickle relish and chopped olives.  How I got the olive jar opened is another story.  I made a sandwich on whole wheat and added a slice of very good tomato.  We had Farmer's Market here yesterday.  Anyway, I enjoyed it while I watched "Dottie" rule her brood or family or just friends, I do not know.  I do know, this is getting silly.  Need a nap. 

Betty Boop

WINKEN BLINKEN & NOD

Or however you spell Those names.  That is what I called them this morning.  You know the three happy folks who appear every Wednesday outside our exercise class.  They seemed rather subdued when I passed.  I commented on it and they said no jokes came to mind today.  And Blinken  let out a roar of laughter that took care of that.  At that moment the Bank team showed up ready to leave.  Winken  said to Blinken  --See you next week and she replied --it's a date and roared at her on self.  Oh well--to each his own.  I am glad to see and hear happiness. 

I have named a certain bird I watch-- I named her"Dottie"  She stands out in
 the balcony crowd.  She seems old, and slow and ruffled feathered.  They all respect her and she just stands in the middle of the food and eats very slow.  Hey that kind of sounds like me.  That is why I named her Dottie. 

Betty Boop

A P. S. TO THE FOLLOWING BLOG

I meant to tell about our Choir singing yesterday for the residents of Siena where Truman was.  We sang very well for 30 minutes.  Many residents were really responding and enjoying us.  Music is universal and I enjoyed giving pleasure to them.  Of course thoughts of Truman came as several nurses came to me and remembered Truman.  He is unforgettable!!!! 
Betty Boop

ALONE CAN BE GOOD

I went to breakfast at the Cyber this morning.  No friends were there,  I ate ham and eggs and biscuit, split and toasted.  As I ate , I thought  about going outside.  I took my  coffee and went to the gazebo and drank my coffee looking at the Lake.  I was not sad--but glad.  I seem to be more happy than  sad lately. Time does heal.  I am almost there I think.  I am reading a book about three women and their lives.  One just lost her husband of 30 years.  Just describing her hurt and frustration brought back to me some unhappy times and of course I cried for her--and me.  O, K, now,  Made a friend with the Maintenance man this morning.  He was so happy to help with a couple of things.  I think I will ask for him by name next time.  Of course they have every one been good to me.  I try to be nice to them and I find that it goes a long way to getting things done.  Man those morning glory vines are growing.  I think they grow at night.  It seems that way.  Now that could be a little uneasy.  Feel a story coming on.  Maybe a nap would be better.  Naps keep me sane I think. 

Betty Boop  

WELL, COME RIGHT IN

I had visitors today.  With a knock on the door and I opened it up and there was Brodie, Cary and David.  Of course I knew they were coming because Jan was here.  And she surprised me with the others.  I was delighted to have them.  After a tour of my apartment and balcony we had lunch on the Terrace.  A little humid but we like to sit out there.  They got a look at what  I had been helping with this morning.  AS member of the GOOD THINGS BETTER COMMITTEE  we put up hundreds{seemed like} of flags for Memorial Day.  I help with this every year and it is a pretty sight.  They will stay up for Flag Day and the 4th of July.  Brodie sat in my chair with me for the first time.  His idea.  I was honored.  He is getting to know me better  Jan and I talked about Beach Week.  She said four weeks from today and we would be looking at the beach.  Looking forward to it.  So haul out the bathing suit and gather some beach rags and sun screen and oh yes plan the food.  I want sea food every day.  How about you? 

Before I started writing just now.  I made myself a coke float.  Remember them?  I sat it on my table where I eat and turned too quick and spilled part of it.  What a mess.  I quickly cleaned it up and added new to replace what I had spilt. (not to miss a drop.)  Sat on the balcony and ate it and was pushed in by rain.  So excuse me while I curl my hair and find something else to get into.

Betty Boop

YES MAM!!!!

I just had breakfast in the Cyber and this lady (some of you know her)  came up and asked if those dried up Easter lilies were mine in my Bubble.  "Yes Mam," I replied.  I am waiting for Joe to plant them as I have done before.  She said they looked awful   and I should clean them up.  I agreed with her as whole hardly as I could because she was right.  But it was the manner in which she said it.  I usually forgive someone if they step on my toes, She was right.  I thanked her and said I would take care of it right away And I forgave her.  I did just that and tried not to let it bother me.  After all, she is known for being outspoken and tells people what she thinks.  I guess I am the opposite of this.  Sometime I wish I would speak up.  Just not me.  I find I keep lots of friends this way and am know as someone who gives praises rather than shout downs. Oh well I think she is a sour and unhappy "old maid.:  I am sorry for her.

Sweet Amy took me to buy new plants for my apartment.  Mine were in bad shape.  I also bought two metal trellises for my Morning Glories.  They have happily wrapped this tender arms around and are climbing up.  Also new pillows for my balcony chairs.  It all looks so fresh and good.  Thank you Amy for helping me make swift decisions and good ones too. 


P. S.  THE BUBBLE IS CLEAN !!  and I feel better.
Betty Boop

OVER THE RAINBOW

Yesterday my devotional scripture was in Genesis 8:1 and Genesis 9:16.  Just now Josh Groban is singing SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW.  All worked to say this.  I asked God to send me a rainbow yesterday and he sent me one in the form of Amy and Ryan to have lunch with me.  A surprise just like when you see a rainbow.  We had a fun lunch on the Terrace.  Just what I needed.  Read some in Genesis, as it is a beautiful story.

Betty Boop

GLORIOUS DAY

Quiet a statement--Glorious Day?  Why?  My morning glories that I planted in two big pots are  growing.  Soon there will be runners that I will have to train on something.  I had thought I would let them grow on the railing but there was a memo put out that washing of the windows and balcony will be coming soon.  Just when I get them going on the railing they will pressure  wash and they would not survive.---So what can I do?  I need a trellis for each pot.  Maybe about as tall as a yard  stick or taller.  I think I will go to Lowe's or Home Depot and see what is available.  If nothing turns up, I may go to Ryan's work shop and pick up sticks and make me one.   A little string and I have a project.  If I was still on Riverwood, Truman would jump on board and I would be in business.  Can't go that way any more so I will work on it myself. 

I have been surprised what I can do.  I realize I was depending on Truman for so much.  But then that was the way he wanted it.....SO BE IT,
Have a glorious day!!

Betty Boop

MOTHER"s DAY

My, My, Sophie and Paul made us welcomed.  Their house is so inviting and beautiful  Every time I go, I see something new and good.  Thank you both.  Great food, just right , and we do love to get together as a family.  I love that.  From the oldest (me) to the youngest (Brodie),  and all between, had a great day. 

I have been hearing other Mother's day stories this morning.  All good but not as good as mine.  As I will be joining my usual ladies for dinner tonight, I have decided to have lunch "in."  I found a baked sweet potato from our recent camping trip in the freezer.  Good start, along with some lady peas I also found in the freezer, pickled beets that I made.  I have some pretty good tomatoes=so a salad is in order.  Cornbread and that is a good southern lunch.  Come join me,  I can always share what I have. 

Betty Boop

LUNCH WITH BRODIE (Saturday morning)

Well Jan and Tommy were there too.  They had Brodie visiting and invited me to come play and have lunch with them.  Brodie really loves the outdoors.  The carport is a great place to play.  A big box of sand and toys and various riding toys and balls and much more kept us busy,  Then a visit to the backyard to look at cicada shells (bugs) to Brodie.  Then lunch inside,  And it was good.  Chicken salad from Beagle  Bagel (sp) is always the best.  Tired child was put to bed and this tired child came home to a nap too,  Such a nice way to spend a Saturday morning.  Lucky me. We are having lunch after Church at Sophie and Paul's house Sunday.  Most of us are mothers so we all have a hand in preparing lunch.  It should be all good.  Looking forward to it tomorrow. 

Betty Boop

OUT AND ABOUT

I did a little running around yesterday.  My little Honda really enjoyed it's road trip with the Patrick's at the wheel.  Running real smooth today.  Kroger and back was fun!!! I was tired and barely ate lunch before I took a nap.

I planted morning glories in two pots.  Every seed came up.  I hate to thin seedlings.  I want to save them all.  The rest of my garden is growing well.  No more hummers yet.  Hard to be patient.       Tomorrow is Mother's Day.  Wish I could tell my mother I loved her.  I regret that I did not say it enough.  She was a good mother and I was not as good a daughter as I should have been.  I grew up in some lean times for my family and I did not even know it.  I was always taken care of and provided with everything  I needed.  It must have been hard for my family then.  Looking back is always easier than looking forward., I am working on that.  Happy Mother's Day to all you sweet mothers that  I know up close.  You are the best.

Betty Boop

MAKE A LIST

The best advice I can offer is especially when you are overwhelmed and don't know what to do first is to write down a list.  Even if you are in my spot and have a few things to do, it can help.  I made one yesterday.
1, iron
2. change fish water
3. shampoo hair
4. empty dishwasher (yes that is a chore)  Truman and I used to dodge each other at this one.
5. lunch (three delightful ladies, one was easy to talk to, one could not hear well and the other did not talk unless you asked a question.
6. NAP
7.  Make a little "pick up soup"  (made with what I had.)  Turned
 out good with homemade cornbread and butterscotch pudding Good supper
8. Good book and DANCING WITH THE STARS
9. Goodnight
So goes a day in the life at  St. Catherine's.  I am going to a program this morning with our CEO  Mary Margret Judy.  Once a month she addresses issues and brings us up to date.  That is at 10 this morning.  Guess I will go and find out the scoop.

Excuse me for rambling on and on.  MAKE A LIST

Betty Boop
P. S,  I ran across a postcard I kept from Whitney.  She remembered I like Betty Boop and picked up one with Betty Boop from Disneyworld.  I put it on my fridge yesterday.  Thank you again Whitney.I could not read the date.

CINCO DE MAYO

Let me start at the first.  A very good place to start,  Breakfast with two friends.  Laundry day.  Wash, dry and put away.  One of those "special" lunches the dinning room is famous for.  They try, but Mexican is really better at a Mexican restaurant.  It was pretty good, but the company was better.  Nap.  I then went through my shoes and purses.  Since I have of late bought some special shoes and some new sandals  I needed to get rid of some I would never wear again.  That felt good to clear some space in the closet.  I just knew the lunch had affected my sugar level, but it did not.  So with 101 I need a snack.  Cheese and crackers (whole grain) and a coke was in order.  First I must tell you this.  My neighbor, Mary, brought me a hummingbird feeder that you stick in a flower pot.  I did not see how it could work, but I found a wire stake I bought for my last year's tomato plants.  It was tall enough I thought .  I made sugar water and filled the little 6 inch tube and set it in a flower pot on the table on my balcony.  Thinking it was useless.  I went out with my cheese and crackers just now.  As I sat down on the other end, I turned to see a tiny hummingbird drinking the sweet juice.  I was so excited. No one around, I had to tell my Blog friends.  So exciting!!  Does not take a lot to thrill me, I guess.

Betty Boop

BEAUTIFUL WEEKEND

If we had ordered it we could not have had a more beautiful weekend. The weather was perfect.  Not too warm and not too cool---just right.  Everyone there had a great time, especially Brody.  He is a real camper.  Loved to find new sticks and helped the fire to burn.. Parker is a perfect little man and he had a good time too.  We enjoyed the best red beans and rice made by Sophie and Paul  They are such good cooks.  Tommy turned out good scrambled eggs and sausage and hot biscuits for the first breakfast and pancakes and bacon for this morning.  Fruit is added and of course lots of coffee. 
We had turkey or hamburger for lunch and  then the best for dinner last night. Streak or salmon grilled to perfection and grilled veggies and baked potato and salad.  Some had somores  for dessert.  Altho we did a lot of eating, the best was the visits around the campfire.  Also a little group hike Saturday morning.  Many subjects were discussed but very few conclusions were made.  O well we still have BEACH WEEK to work on  that and so we will.  Get  ready.  Start working on a tan==mine comes from a bottle. 
We are looking for a full crowd so get ready.

Betty Boop

INTO THE WOODS

Please excuse me as I go off to the WOODS for a few days.  See you later and give you a report.  Betty Boop