SMALL PURCHASES

Well, It was fun to look at, but did not need anything they had left.  I got there late and everything was picked over.  But I did come away with a dish towel and a hand towel.  Ha!  The total isn't complete but we made close to $5000.00.  That is good.  We have a balance in the account too.  I will go off the committee as a Trustee this year.(three year term)  I have enjoyed being a close up member and have been able to see it done.  On to something else.  I have tried a lot of things out here and found some real joys in what I do.  There is something for anybody who wants to be a part of activity.  Some don't and some can't, but I am enjoying what I do. 

I am going to make me some spaghetti and salad and green peas for supper.  Just felt like doing my own tonight. 

Betty Boop

BIG CLOSET SALE TODAY

Since I need some more "stuff". I must go.  I hear it is the largest we have ever had.  Lots of furniture.  I do need that.  I really love to have a looking day.  It all goes for a good cause, our employee Christmas gift fund.  I believe in that, since we are not allowed to give our workers any personal gifts.  That rule is strongly enforced.  I think it is the best way to handle it. 

Betty Boop

FEELING LIGHTER

No I don't mean my body weight.  Although that would be nice.  Jan came today and we started to weed out unnecessary paper work.  I have been afraid to discard anything since Truman died.  It was worrying me a lot.  We started, although we got rid of a lot. there is still much to go.  It is hard work.  Toward the last we got into some 2011 stuff when Truman died and it was a good place to stop and eat lunch.  Both  tired so we put it off till we can start up once more.  I also had a huge bag for Goodwill which she took there.  Tommy has a big shredder so he will help that way for the paper stuff. 

I took a nap.  That is nothing new but I needed it.  I changed my table display at my hall entrance from Beach to Fall with my little raccoons and fall leaves and pinecones.  Wish I had some acorns and so do the raccoons.  I then changed the beach at my front door to School stuff.  Always looks cute because I have an enlarged picture of my 1st grade class.  Me in the middle, first row and wearing my little red sailor dress my mother made for me.  (two heads shorter than anyone else)  Always the shortest wherever  I go.  That isn't changing so get used to it. 

Betty Boop

O BOY!!!

I had an evaluation at PT this morning.  Passed very good on the knee range of motion, but I still have a ways to go on the balance and my ankle stretch .  So I am still up for the rest of my visits.  Something new and I welcome it.  It will take more of my time and pretty soon all I will be doing is  every day           maintenance on this old body.  Can't go anywhere because I have to do something else.  I am going to ride the recumbent bike in the exercise room three times a week-starting at 15 minutes and work up to 20  She said it would do me more good than walking.  But I could do that too. This plus exercise on my knee and ankles. It was funny how she had so much trouble getting the bike to fit my short legs.  At home we had my bike fitted just for me.     Don't forget the many pills and eye drops.  I really do have to stay on my toes to keep up with it all.  Is it worth it all?  Yes of course it is.  I am just thankful that I can have such good care.

Now for cheese and a coke.

Betty (good shape)  Boop 

KEEPING UP

Well since I heard from Amy and Whitney. I felt compelled to write in Blog even though I have nothing new to say.  I had Exercise class this morning.  Then picked up a carton of chili in the Cyber for lunch.  We are having Hawaiian lunch and dinner.  I did not like the menu so I had chili.  They make good chili.  I had a light bulb to burn out over my  sink and I really missed it.  I had Maintenance on call so I was tied here.  Finally I caught him in the hall and he said I was next in his box.  O. K.  I then shampooed my hair and read a little and now talking to you.  So you see I did have to really scrape the bottom for this Blog.  I will try to do better next time. 

Betty Boop

SINGING LIKE A BIRD

Well, I did not say what kind of bird, but I was singing my heart out.  The Choir gave our Summer Concert yesterday.  Jan came, but Amy had to miss it.  First time she has missed.  Work called.  People are jealous of me because I have such support from my family.  I think I am blessed.  Our concert was good.  Something for everyone.  We worked hard and Shirley was proud of us.  For me it is just fun.  My voice has faded somewhat but I can still make a noise.  Don't know how good but it is joyful. 

By the way, I had lunch again with that sweet little "Betty" yesterday.  Fate is bring us together for some reason.  She is quite a talker and is telling her life story in chapters I guess.  So cute and sweet.   Happy to be here and is very glowing with complements.  She will be well liked I think.  Nobody likes a complainer.            Well off to PT.

Betty Boop

CLOUDY BUT COOLER

If you can call 78 degrees cool, I can.  It was pleasant enough for me to take my coffee to my beloved balcony.  I listened to the sounds of the morning and heard the world waking up.  A lone duck calls to the others--wake up.  Birds in the trees starting a conversation and my faithful little hummer perched on the next balcony, fussing at me because he was afraid to come to his private feeder because he did not know it is me who keeps his little tummy full.  I saw a Katydid or locus-  whatever.  I thought he was dead and leaned over to inspect him.  He flew up and I almost got him in my face.  I guess that is the next sound of Fall we will hear.  Makes me think of school and getting ready.  This is my favorite season of the year.  Getting ready for school, for my children and I remember getting ready myself.  The smell of paste in a jar, new crayons and new shoes and clothes.  Very exciting.  Another  memory that comes with Fall is the smell of burning leaves (allowed then) and the radio with football blaring from the open windows of the house. 

Hey enough of that.  We still have a bit of Summer to endure.  Well off to get ready for Church.  Hope your Sunday is good.

Betty Boop

SATURDAY

I guess my little laptop is getting old and like me does not like to rush anymore.  I had to unplug everything this morning and let it rest.  This afternoon it seems to be ready to go again.  How I know that feeling.

I had lunch yesterday with a little lady I had seen a lot but had never talked to.  I just was amused and had to hold my tongue.  Do you know the comic strip BETTY?  It is fairly new to me.  She is a little middle aged person with a husband  that she has to keep straight all the time.  Well this little lady at lunch is a widow so I don't know if she had that problem.  What amused me was she looked exactly like the comic strip lady.  So funny.  But that is not all--her name was Betty.  I have enjoyed that memory over and over.  Am I bad  or what?  I will not tell any one this story but you.  Wouldn't want to hurt that sweet little 4 foot tall lady.

My hummer is about to fly himself to death.  And fighting like a real warrior .  Keeps me busy filling the feeder and watching him.(her)?  Don't know about gender.  Maybe I will ask Mr. Google a few questions.  Seems like I am looking for something to do.

Betty (not the comic strip) Boop 

OOPS!!! UPDATE TO POEM

I spelled bulletin board wrong.  I spelled it bullitin.  Sorry, I do know better.  Betty Boop

POEM FOT BULLITIN BOARD

OPEN DOORS

 

By Dot Ellis

 

The rain comes  down-how it pours.

What to do with my time?

The Library always has open doors.

Check out a book-wont cost a dime.

 

 

Books take you away to another place.

Somewhere you want to be,

Where the sun shines on your face.

Read a book and you will see.

 

Sometimes I don't know what I would do without books so easy to get and read here.  I really enjoy having Open Doors.  Every day-or night. This is for the Bulletin Board.

 

Betty (bookworm) Boop

 



MY MISTAKE

Jan came to help me do a little business.  She is my great back up to many problems.  I think I will sometime drown in paper work.  We are going to schedule a day soon (when we both can find the time) to go through much stuff and thin it out,  I am afraid I am slow to rid myself of things.  Because I think I will throw out something important.  Well we realized I did not have to do some changes after we had done them.  Wont go into detail. but we had to undo a thing or two.  O well you really have to be careful with your money.  Must make it last.  I used to think I would be long "gone" by now but looks like I may make it to a 100.  Oh no!!

Betty Boop

SUNDAY

This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it.  Sunday is special.  I was taught that from birth.  I don't feel complete till I go to Church on Sunday.  I know there are all kinds of opinions and believes but I stand by mine.  There is something about the music and the feel of God's presence that I need.  It is not about the preacher or any other person.  I go because I want and need to.  That said--I wont preach anymore.

The sun just popped out.  How long?  Who knows?  I will enjoy it while it shines.       Well off to exercise and do what I can.  I am a little afraid to do too much.  I will go by PT and ask a few questions on  that subject.  I will be glad to be back to normal soon.  Hey what if this is  normal?  And who knows what "normal" is?  Questions, I ask.  No solutions.  Anyway=====here I go.

Betty Boop

HUMMERS ARE HUMMING

I am enjoying the antics of the humming birds.  My neighbor gave me a feeder that is small and hangs on a wire that you put in a flower pot.  Neat! and it works.  They are keeping me busy filling it up real often.  One little guy has claimed it as his own and fights the others off.  I tried to explain to it that there are at least 6 feeders within sight of each other and there is no need to fight.  But instinct tells them that summer is coming to an end and they must fatten up for the migration.  Can you imagine those tiny little creatures flying so far south each year.?  And by the way it is a myth that they fly on the wings of other big birds for a free ride.  Although it sounds like a good idea?  I am happy to help fatten them up for the journey. 

I am better although I am still nursing my latest episode.  Lord please let me get over one before I have another.  Enough said about that.

Betty Boop

FALL FROM GRACE

Well, it has happened to me.  Brings me down a peg.  I have always felt sympathy for friends who fall.  It was far from me though,  or so I thought.  I took a little tumble yesterday as I stubbed my toe on nothing.  Just went down caring my supper and mail as I went into the beauty shop to pay my bill.  I had my hair cut that morning and did not know she could cut it on short notice and did not  have money with me.  All that to say I just walked through the door and for no reason stubbed my toe and lost my balance.  I turned to fall on my bottom (I hoped) and caught the brunt on my right arm.  and hand.  Dropped my supper but did not spill a thing.  I was amazed at how quick help came,  Suddenly I was surrounded by nurses and many others.  They determined I did not have a break and since I did tap my head on a walker they were concerned.  But that too was of no concern.  Hard head I guess.  Anyway I was helped to my feet and was not dizzy.  A nurse walked with me back to my apartment and said take ibuprofen and ice it down.  Which I did and another nurse came and took my blood pressure and that was not too high considering.  They told me to call if I felt bad or got worse.  I iced and took meds and sat a while.  Got up and ate my supper.  Watched TV as usual.  Took a shower and went to be at 10:30.  Woke as usual every 4 hours and took more ibuprofen.  This morning I am having trouble lifting my right arm up high.  I guess I am o.k. so I will just keep going the best I can.  I am lucky but thoroughly embarrassed.  And I feel differently toward those who have fallen.  So that was my day===hope this one is better.

Betty Boop

BIG DAY

Brody brought Leila to visit my apartment and then to lunch.  Of course he brought Jan (Nana) and mom Cary,  He has grown and changed a lot but he still loved to visit and see Blueberry. my fish and to see old things he used to play with here.  Not much in the way of toys but we did get to see up close my little humming birds feeding on my balcony feeder.  Lunch as usual--grilled cheese, milk and fruit.  I had the same just to copy him.  Miss Leila slept through lunch in her Mother's pouch.  That thing is a blessing for Cary.  I hope to see them before they fly off Saturday. 

Now after a good breakfast here in apt., I am off to P. T.  I sure hope this helps my balance and knee range.  All connected I think.  I really do need the help.  It is hard to accept the struggle I have in walking.  It is something I could not imagine a while ago.  But we all know time marches on and it does take a toll.     SO BE IT !!!

Betty Boop

P. T.

Up in the morning, out on the job, work like the Devil for my pay,  But that lucky old sun has nothing to do but roll around Heaven all day.  Words of and old spiritual   we sing in Choir.  I am glad I have more to do than roll around all day.  Sometime it is hard to get started but a breakfast of ham and eggs got me off to a "rolling" start.  I have P. T. today and I am a little stiff.  I hope to work that out and then I can rest. 

You all have a good day too.!!

Betty Boop

BIG WEEKEND

So much fun to meet Leila, and to see Cary and Brody.  They will be  here  this week till Saturday and I will see them some more.  So sweet to see and touch a new baby.  Number 8 great's.  Wish Truman could see them all.  Maybe he can.  I only hope.  Also it was a bitter sweet day at Church when we had a goodbye lunch for Chuck.  For 14 years he has made a big difference in our Choir.  I have enjoyed his work and am sad to see him go.  Linda, Joe and Parker stayed with me during the short visit, but it was a good one.  Now on to a new week.  Good things can happen. 

Betty Boop

NEW FAVORITE

As I was reading my devotion and bible reading this morning, I discovered what I thought was one Psalm I did not know.  But when I turned to it, I had highlighted it so it must have meant something special to me at some time.  That is what I do.  Psalm 19.  God is faithful.  When I think of these old Psalms, written so long ago, I realize they still have meaning today.  Read it. A reason I like them is because they are really like poetry.  Of course my all time favorite Psalm is:  46.  Many  of you know my story behind that.  Also Psalm 139 really brings me down to earth.  Read them. I think they will mean something to you too.

Preacher, Betty Boop

ROUTINE DAY

Just the same old things going on.  I wont bore you.  But the weekend will be lively.  Since Cary, Brody, and Leila are flying in on Saturday, as many as can are coming to meet the newest member--Leila.  They plan to stay a week and Jan and Tommy have been busy getting ready and are super excited.  We all are.

Betty Boop

BOUNTYFUL AND BEAUTIFUL BREAKFAST

Woke up to test my blood sugar as usual.  101 !!yeah.  BP 120\68.  Hey this is going to be a good day.  So to celebrate I went to breakfast at the Cyber Café.  Lo and behold they had a special.  French toast with strawberries.  I debated and decided to ask for it on whole wheat bread, just to be on the safe side.  Boy did I throw them for a loop.  Yes they would work with me.  I heard all the debate on how to do this.  I gather the usual French toast is frozen on Texas bread.  After 20 minutes of discussion and preparation they presented me with the most beautiful French toast on whole wheat.  All crisp and hot and soooo good.  Bacon and coffee finished it off.  I felt guilty (you know me). for the trouble.  But they were proud of themselves.  I wont tell anyone about it for fear others would want the same treatment.  Don't wont to upset the cooks.  Any way---good start to my day.   You all have a good day too.

Betty Boop

P. S. to HI HO

Well after one hour of therapy, I made it back,  Wow!!  She worked me good.  She said go home and drink water and rest.  What else is there to do?  My knee is taking a licking.  I guess it is in pretty bad shape.  We worked on it a lot and my balance  too.  Well I guess I will rest and read the paper. 

Betty Tired Boop

HI HO HI HO HI HO !!!!!

It's off to therapy I go.  I hope I have not put too much faith in this that I will be 100% right away.  I know it takes a while.  Also it takes determination .  Well I do want to walk better so here I go. 

Yesterday was busy.  I met a lot of Angels and found the path I was looking for.  This is a wonderful place to live.  If I don't slip into Memory Lane too often, I make it just fine.  I have a dear friend who is going through cemo and I saw her early this morning waiting to go have a treatment.  All we could do was hug and I whispered I'm sorry.  She is so brave.  I was on my way to deliver a Birthday card decorated with my signature tissue flower.  It looked so pretty.  I know she will smile.  That is why I do it.  My appointment is at 9:00 and I will now be off.  Wish me luck.

Betty Boop