MOVIE

We have good up to date movies here.  I don't go because they are always at 1:30 (nap time) , so I don't get to see many.  Did get to see La La Land.  Loved it.  But today Jan rented one we missed that we wanted to see.  Florence Foster Jenkins.  Or did I get the names in order.  Anyway Meryl Streep was so good.  It was a thought provoking movie.  I like it a lot.  Good to sit in a nice place on a good couch with your feet up.  Jan is leaving Sunday to visit Cary and family.  I know they will have a good time. 
Got my apartment cleaned today.  Now it is nice to go down to the dinning room and have lunch with friends and come back to a clean home.  I mean I have it good!! 

Betty Boop

THOUGHTFUL DAUGHTERS

Jan and Amy came yesterday, knowing I would need them.  We had lunch on the Cyber terrace and it was perfect.  Earlier, Amy took me to buy new flowers for Truman.  I did find yellow roses and other yellow and white.  With Amy's touch, they looked beautiful.  We remembered and talked about Truman and it was so natural to do this.  I have come a long way.  It was so good.  Later Jan and I skyped (sp.) Cary and talked to Brody.  What fun to see and talk to them.  Brody showed us his books and toys and we showed him how Bitsy can jump and perch on her scratching post. 

I heard somewhere in the distant past that if you put a bar of soap in your bed at night, it could help with leg cramps.  I have had that some lately and it sure can hurt and disrupt your rest.  Last night I said what the heck, it is worth a try.  It worked.  Maybe it was a rare night and it would not happen anyway, but all I know is I had no cramps last night.  Some old wives tales have a little truth I guess. 

Betty Boop

SPRING IS BUSTING OUT ALL OVER

Another song title.  I was coming back from exercise class just now and saw a crowd gathered in the hall by the court yard.  Oh good!! Is mother duck looking for a nesting place?  No it was lots of Blue Birds swarming around.  We do have houses but  I can't see them nesting in such a public place, but you never know. 

I just talked to Amy and she remembered Truman left us 6 years ago today.  She is coming for lunch and we are going to visit him and put out new flowers.  Six years is a long time.  A lot has happened and I am still in a strange place without him.  Time heals a lot but not everything.  Thank goodness for these good memories.

Betty Boop

SOMETHING DIFFERENT

.The weather alert alarm went off at 1 A. M. I had just gotten up for the first time this night and since I knew bad weather was around.  I got up and looked out and all was well there.  I turned the TV on and surprise they run all night, but no bad weather was being reported on any station including S. Catherine"s  station either.  Looked in the hall---nothing.  Just a mistake.  May never know who pushed the wrong button. but it sure does wake you up.  Had trouble going back to sleep which let me sleep till 7 a m .  That threw me and Bitsy a little off.  I said why not do something different?  The balcony beckons me lately.  I had breakfast as usual but then took my Bible and devotional book to the balcony.  Oh yes there was coffee involved too.  Bitsy was amazed.  You see she usually sits and watches me as I read and sometime I read to her to distract her from wanting to play.  So I have been a little off this morning but it is good to shake up the routine.  It was so pleasant out there with the crows talking to each other.  Wonder what they were saying?  Maybe=="Hey babe let us get that nest started." or "This is my gal. move on brother!!"  Maybe a poem in there?  Maybe not.

Do something different today.  It gets the juices flowing.

Betty Boop

WINDING UP WEEKEND

Ended up nice.  Weather is perfect today.  Need more days like today.  The balcony is so inviting.  Makes me want to plant but I will wait till after Easter, and  make sure the days and nights are warm enough to plant.  We started out to have lunch at China Belle, which we all love but it was closed and cleaned out.  Don't know when this happened.  Ended up at a favorite Mr .Chen's.   We enjoyed hearing of Sophia and Paul's latest trip to L. A. and Portland.  They enjoyed it and we did too.  Also hearing about M. G. and Ryan's new project.  A wall and stone walk around their new addition to the house.  Got new sod on the lawn too.  Boy they are real workers.  I do wish Truman could have known his new grandsons.  He would have been so impressed and happy with them.  By the way this Wednesday is the 6th  year of his death. March 29, 2011.  Hard to believe I am here so long without him.  So be it.  It is still hard at times and then others. I am just thankful to be here and with the love and support of such a wonderful family.  How Truman loved "family."  He sure got what he worked for--for us to stay together.

Betty Boop

'GET YO BUSINESS DONE"

I got several little nit pick things done.  New light bulb in kitchen, fix drain in bathroom sink, two new screens in windows where birds , I guess, pecked holes in them, and today I am supposed to get a new screen door to the balcony.  Now that is a lot to get done.  James, the maintenance guy who loves Pizza Shack, is such a nice one.  He promised me a new screen on my balcony door that has been a problem since I have lived here.  Hope he comes through.  The wasp season is starting and I don't wont them to come in when I leave the main door open.  I do love to let air in when it is so pleasant,  Well that is what has happened so far except I went to breakfast in the Cyber and got back and could not fine my little furry friend , Bitsy.  Looked in favorite hiding places and called.  She is so quiet and wont answer.  I began to open closet doors.  She likes to explore them over and over.  Out she popped.  You would think she would remember and not do that again.  No.  That is the way she works. 

Betty Boop

MY MONDAY

Here I am on Tuesday morning, writing about Monday.  Well Tuesday is still a blank page.  Don't know yet what it will be.  Well I do sort, of but back to Monday.  I don't know how I manage to get so much in one day. but it starts with exercise and visiting with friends over coffee.  Then lunch with another group of friends.  Nap with Bitsy and then Choir with still a bigger bunch of friends,  Then Methodist Church service. Then supper with Bitsy and to top it all DANCING WITH THE STARS first night of new season.  My what a good day.  My days seem to be "dottied" with friends.  You have to be a friend to have a friend.  Advice for the day.

Betty Boop

THIS-THAT&-THE-OTHER

The this--it is a beautiful but cloudy day--That--I got That Easter decorations completed--The Other--I cooked lima beans and okra for my lunch.  I also heated cornbread and a fish  stick and sliced tomato. Very good lunch.  Just felt like staying in and puttering around.  Kind of threw Bitsy off.  She is a creature of habit (I am too),  She is not used to me being here this much.  She just headed back to my bed where she joins me for a nap.  Guess I had better catch up with her.

Betty Boop

Happy St. Paddy's Day.  Top of the morning or something like that.  I am wearing green and most others are too.  I don't know if I have any Irish blood, but I am Irish for today.  Went to lunch in dinning room.  Chef was making cucumber and kiwi smoothies as a surprise before lunch.  Now that may not sound so good but it was.  No corned beef and cabbage and I was disappointed.  But it was an o.k. lunch and I did not complain.  Dessert was prettier than it tasted.  He does try hard to please a room full of people who have little to complain about. 

I am going to the St. Paddy's party at 3:00.  The decorations look so good.  Shirley is wearing a green wig and so is Dianna.  Music to listen to and some to sing along and I am sure nice refreshments will be great. 

Betty Boop

GOT IT TOGETHER

PETER THE RABBIT

 

He comes skipping down the trail

Colorful eggs in his pail.

He stubbed his toe and down he fell.

Now, I am the only one to tell.

 

Each egg rolled into a hiding place.

With a sudden smile upon his face,

He said "Well I must run.

My work here is done."

 

Dot for the VILLAGER

 

SEARCH FOR EGGS

 

Easter Egg hunts are so much fun.

Say the word and off they run.

They look and look all around.

But not an egg can be found,

 

The search was on for the Easter bunny.

This was not a all funny.

When they found him he was reading a book,

At St. Catherine's Library- his favorite nook.

 

Dot for the Library Board

 

Tell me what you think.  Betty Boop



STRANGE DAY

A little under the weather so I stayed close today.  I do hate to be sick.  I think the time change is getting Bitsy off track.  She slept all day.  I thought she was sick too, but just like it was HAPPY HOUR she woke at 5 to being so active that I could not stand her.  I finally had to put this arrangement of dried flowers in the closet.  Felt like putting her there too.  She is usually playful but she had a mean gleam in her eye and she seemed to be looking for trouble.  I got out the feather-on-a-stick that she dearly loves and she was real rough with it.  O well she finally settled but I put her to bed behind closed doors a little early to get some peace.  I feel better this morning but my tummy is still feeling a little unsettled.  Tommy is coming for History Club and lunch and I am having to decide if I need to leave the safety of my apartment. 

Betty Boop

NO INSPIRATIOIN

I need to write two poems.  When it gets to be a chore or an obligation, maybe it is time for a sabbatical.  I tried yesterday.  As is my custom, I take my BIG Webster's New World College Dictionary. yellow legal pad, sharp pencils, glasses, and in this case a cup of hot chocolate, to the Bubble.  I did all that and wrote and crossed off and rewrote for an hour.  I knew what I wanted to say, but just could not make it come out on paper.  So I gave it up for the day.  The scenery distracted me when it usually helps.  I still have time, but not a lot.

We had a guest preacher today at Church as Terry and family went to Disney World for Spring break.  Then to M.G, and Ryan"s for lunch.  So very good.  Sophie and Paul are in L.A, for A conference for Sophie then to Portland O. for a extended trip for fun.  I can't get warm as the weather has taken a winter turn.  I came home and put on a warm up suit and as still cold.  Winter has been crazy--wont come or go.  O well  so be  it.

Betty Boop






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BIG OLD WAL-MART

My girls told me not to go to Wal-Mart alone.  But I did it anyway.  I just need to go once in a while.  I guess they are right,  It is big and to boot I got a hard to push buggy.  I was tired before I finished.  I wanted to look at vacuum cleaners.  I need help with that.  They have too many to choose from.  When I get this tired from a little trip like this, I am no good the rest of the day.  Sad too, I got home without the AA batteries that I needed,.  Just realized it.  My receipt says I paid over 6.00 for them so it is worth going back--not today, but later. 

Betty Boop

''PURDY' GOOD DAY

What could be better than going to the movies with two daughters?  Having Carol , long time friend from Jan's college days to meet us there.  We finally got to see La La Land and we all came away saying it was a great movie but we did not expect  or like the ending. I love stories that end well, but this was so sad.  I still recommend it if you haven't seen it yet.  I used to love movies growing up.  I went to a lot of them.  Of course we did not have TV till after I married.  Hard to imagine that I know.  Nor any of these electronics that we enjoy and depend on.  I can't even imagine how we got along without  microwaves. Things do change fast. 

Betty Boop

MRS. CLEAN

One of those days when everything gets cleaned.  First, clean sheets.  I always loved clean sheets.  I did my personal laundry.  Love clean socks.  I shampooed my hair (a form of clean.)  If I had a vacuum cleaner I would clean the carpet.  But alas I do not have one.  Just as well, I have a maid to do that now, just not often enough.  O well.  Had lunch with friend Betty. Since others could not come, we ate in the Cyber Café.  After lunch, it thundered and rained a shower as Bitsy and I took our nap.  It was still raining lightly when we got up and Bitsy took one look outside and went back to my bed and to sleep again.  I felt like doing the same but I didn't.  I am reading such a good book--THE DOGS OF BABEL.  It is weird and I can't put it down.  I like books like that once in a while. Can't predict  how it will turn out.  Excuse me, I think I will get back to it.  I do live an easy life, don't I? 

Betty Boop

USUAL MONDAY

My Mondays are my busiest days.  Exercise at 9 and then the TV maintenance   man came and with a unplug and plugged it back and  I was good to go.  I unplugged a lot of things but I was afraid of the one he  did.  It is all in knowing your job. I am so glad to have it back on again.  I did not know I could miss it as I did.  I then went to lunch with my Monday group.  Bitsy and I then took a short nap.  I went to Choir practice and went to the Methodist service.  Bruce Case from Parkway came.  I really enjoyed him.  Now my day is winding down and I can rest.  I guess my blog  is really for me   I love to write what I do.  It  sounds so good when you write it down. Like you get a lot done.

Must get on to a poem or two for next month.  Sometime it takes me a while to round up my ideas that are racing around in my feeble brain. 

Betty Boop

IVY & TRIPP (JAMES the THIRD)

Oh what a beautiful wedding.  The place was beautiful, flowers, beautiful, bridesmaids, beautiful, flower girls beautiful and yes so were the groomsmen!!  All in all it was BEAUTIFUL !!!!!.  I thought that Tripps Dad did a very sweet and meaningful ceremony.  Music was perfect.  Guess you could say I enjoyed it all.  The Chapel and the house were both something to remember.  I am sure the couple will have a long and loving relationship.  That is my prayer for them. 

It was good to see so much family there and Amy's friends are something to cherish.  I know you have to be a friend to have friends and they prove that over and over.  I am going to Jan's for lunch together with all that can come before heading home.  We need to talk about the wedding together.  Happy Endings.

Betty Boop

WEDDING DAY

Why do we cry at weddings?  They are a happy occasion and we rejoice.  They are tears of happiness.  It is a new phase for the couple.  And it will be probably the most outstanding in their lives.  So much can happen and we are so ready for it.  We have a beautiful day.  Hope the little chill wont make a bit of difference.  I am looking forward to it all.  After all this is my last grandchild to marry.  I am so happy they have chosen to spend the rest of their lives with someone they love.  My best wishes and love are with them. 

Betty B
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BUSY DAY

Got that much needed hair trim.  I told my hairdresser not to cut it too short but wedding style.  What is that, she asked?.  Just don't skin me.  I don't need to be the one to stand out.  But it is a little short and maybe I can make it work.  It may be a little cool for and outside wedding but that will be fine with Amy, as she is hot natured, as the saying goes.

I just got back from breakfast.  Breanne really knows how to cook "eggs over light".  And I told her that, and I got a smile which is unusual for her.  Met another Angel who gave me a hug and smile.  With them and Bitsy always glad to see me, I got started off right.  And to top it off, Amy just called and said she and Jan would come to lunch.  All Right!!

Betty Boop