PAY BACK

 I told myself that a diabetic could not eat fried chicken breast on a white bun and French fries and get away with it.  I don't ignore my diet hardly ever but I did yesterday.  Was it worth it?.  I guess so, but I am being very careful today.  Oh but there is nothing like Chick-Filet. 

Morning second cup of coffee was very pleasant on the balcony.  I think it will be too warm soon.  I get the morning sun.  I pretended I was strolling through my flower garden as I used to do.  The walk was short but beautiful.  I do love these three big pots planted with some new things.  They were bought with advice from the flower store with morning sun in mind.  Sometime we want something so bad that you take a chance on it and most of the time they don't do well.  Just like life choices I guess. 

Well here is to Saturday.  Always a different feel to it.  Kind of a fun day sometime.  I remember as a child many things about Saturday.  Then there was Sunday to look forward to.  Hey, don't go there.  Stay and see what today's Saturday will have for me.

Betty Boop

BETTER BITSY

I dare to hope.  She seems better but still it is a guessing game.  Our vet at Briarwood was so nice and interested to help.  New meds and new food is the game plan as he said.  She seems glad to get home and is no worse for the experience.  Funny, I keep thinking like a human and not through her eyes.  Anyway we are still hanging in there.

Jan and I went to Dillards this morning.  My favorite place to shop.  I love their Petite Dpt.  I always find loads of things I like.  Brought home a few items.  We were so hungry , so we just could not make it out of the Mall.  Of course Chick-filet is another favorite.  I went all the way and had mine fried and FF potatoes.  I may pay for it but it will be worth it this time. 

Betty (needed a break) Boop

BITSY

Sure miss that little girl kitty.  Amy and I have decided to get another opinion today.  Briarwood in Jackson, where I took all our animals in the past. seems the place to go.  I know them there and feel like they can help.  Will let you know her progress.

Exciting news about our duck,  Kathryn 2.  She has been dubbed that by a couple here.  She has built a nest in the most unusual and dangerous place.  In the flower bed right in front of my entrance-at the street level.  Many pass that way each day.  She is out in the open, but still because of her color. she is hard to see.  Hope she does not get scared and give up.  Everyone is excited.   Oh yes, I got my pots planted.  They look beautiful
All for today..

Betty Boop

I AM STILL HERE

I have just been busy --taking care of me and Bitsy.  We two can't get it right.  Bitsy is at the Vet's right now with her same olds issues.  She has been sick off and on since she became mine.  I miss her when she is not here.  I did not realize how much.  Maybe today we will find some answers I hope so.  For me, just mundane things that  plague the (elderly).  I hate that word. 

I had breakfast in the Cyber.  The coffee machine was out of order.  Lots of needy people will be unhappy.  Annie,( an angel) who works the Cyber, went to the Activity room were the real early birds have coffee and brought the few that were having breakfast, coffee.  She was a real angel this morning.       Amy and I plan to go buy plants for the balcony this morning after we hear from Bitsy,  I need just a few to fill three pots.  I am cutting back on buying so many, but need a few.  They brighten me every day they bloom.  Need all the brightening I can get.  How about you?

Betty Boop

SATURDAY

Jan came.  Always a pleasure.  I am proud of her.  Wish I could take credit  for all my wonderful daughters and how they turned out.  Can't do that.  When you are raising a family. you just don't know the outcome but I am pleased with mine. 

We went to Stein Mart and I bought two pair of shorts.  Mine were so outdated since they were maybe 10  years old.  I am thinking about going to Beach Week in June with the gang.  I hope I can keep up and not wimp out for some reason.  Everyone is so good and thoughtful to me.  I really don't just don't want  to be left here alone either.  We will see.  Our condo sounds so wonderful and large.  I can feel the sea breeze and think of the wonderful food we have. Maybe I will write some good poetry down there. 

Betty Boop

CANADA OR CANADAIAN ?

My loosing battle with how to pronounce Canada geese.  I know I am right so I give up on some who insist it is otherwise.  Anyway, they are back and mean as ever.  I watched a gaggle on my shore this morning.  It seems a pair are insisting on finding a nest spot here under the balcony ,  I don't know if the others are warning them not to or if they are jealous of the spot.  I do know they just can't do it.  They fussed and flew at each other till all flew away.  I am sure the "little white truck", with it's loud noise will come soon.  They are all over the meadow on the other side of the lake and I am sure the people who walk are afraid of them.  They can be very aggressive.  Oh well, nature, with our help will soon take care of it.  In the meantime, I am going to Kroger and must get ready.  Wish I had all day to watch the drama unfolding, but it takes too long. 

Betty Boop

MORNING HAS BROKEN

If you have never started your day outside, like a balcony. try it.  I could get used to it.  There is nothing like starting the day before many things take your time and thoughts.  Just to connect to God and talk to him.  It all feels so good.  I saw mother and daddy duck strolling beneath my balcony.  I hope they are going to choose this area for their nest.  I also say a "gaggle" of Canada geese strolling over the golf tee.  They are getting bold again.  The little white truck will be behind them soon I bet.  They are just too aggressive to live here.

I am getting back into the game.  I walked two short trips in the hall yesterday.  I might try exercise class today. Joints need a work out. Not exactly back to par==or is this it?  I will see..

Betty Boop

For the VILLAGER

MAY POLE DANCE

 

Remember early days of school?

You marched to the teachers rule.

But did you ever by chance,

Do the beautiful May Pole Dance?

 

The girls all loved the beauty.

Boys, well it was just a duty.

Music also made it fun.

In and out we went till it was all done.

 

I have many memories from childhood.

I am sure you do too,

It was all so very good.

Memories make them new.

 

Dot Ellis

May 2017

 

What do you think of this one?  Betty Boop

LOOKING UP

Well hello.  I feel like writing this morning.  Had breakfast in the Cyber.  First time in a while.  Felt good.  Me and 4 men.  All at different tables.  Just as I liked it.  What a beautiful day it is as I approach my last antibiotic day.  Hope it does the job.  I am still at  war with this drainage.  Maybe this is the last. 

I sat on balcony for devotion and prayer as I started the day.  Bitsy peeked through the window, wondering why the change in routine.  I saw a mother duck scoot under the shrubby.  Could she be making her nest there?  I hope so.  Maybe I can watch it happen.  One bicycle, three different walkers, one runner, Spring is indeed here.  Soon it will be too hot and much outdoor walks will disappear. 

I am ready to plant.  Maybe I will get a chance soon to buy some plants.  My neighbor and I have vowed to cut back, but I see her pots are full.  I got rid of most of my pots so I would not overdo this year.  Hard to take care of as many as I have had in the past. Sunday was good with 10 of us there.  

Betty Boop 

EASTER MORNING (early)

I slept so well last night.  I woke early, not really rested.  I guess the meds are keeping me low.  Be glad to throw this thing aside and feel much better.  Everything I did this morning was early.  I got the idea to bundle up as it was still cool and sit on the balcony and drink coffee.  See what will happen.  I observed four early walkers.  Well two were jogging.  I think they were visitors as I can't think of joggers who live here.  Maybe they are here, but none of my friends.   I was excited to see TWO Egrets.  I guess he has a mate after all.  That made me happy.  I saw one blue heron.  He is the small kind. The Canada geese are being a problem again.  They are trying to build nest.  They sure do like it here..  And of course the crows were at their loud chatter. It was cool and pleasant.  I felt Truman's presence in the clouds as I do sometime.  That small white cloud with a blue center faded too quick.  I think he wants me to know that he is fine and is looking for me.  Crazy?  Maybe, but that is what I felt. 

Well, I am off to Jan's for Easter lunch.  Most will be there, even Linda.  I know it will be good in every way.  Hope I don't fade too quick and can enjoy being together.

HAPPY EASTER
Betty Boop

MAY MERRIMENT (for the Library Board)

MAY MERRIMENT

Dot Ellis

 

In school did you do the dance?

Around the May Pole we would prance.

What a sight it would be!!

Close your eyes and you can see.

 

SVC residents dancing-what a sight.

Boys to the left-Girls to the right.

Into the Library they all go.

Check out books to a do-si-do.!!!

 

I told my editor that I guess it was the "meds" talking because ii was so silly.  She said that is what we need, more silly.  What do you think?  Will they let me go?  No they need somebody, anybody, so bad that they will take what they can get.  Just kidding.  I am happy to have the chance to be printed. 

 

 

I am feeling better.  I will make it after all.

 

Betty Boop

 



ON THE MEND

You know I am on the mend when I start thinking of writing poetry.  However the best of poets write out of despair and anguish---don't they?  Or did I just make that up.  Of course I am not the best of poets.  Just a silly imagination.  This one I am chasing around in  my brain may just be the "meds' making me think funny.  We will see.     But I do think I am somewhat better.  I am ready to get on with everyday life.  Still don't feel up to par, but I am getting there.  

I had just about finished the poem for the VILLAGER  when I got sick.   Must finish that too,  Two more lines and it is done.  It is about how I remembered May Day in school and the May Pole Dance we did.  Now a silly version is trying to get out for the Library about the same subject.  How weird that I would have two  different thoughts on the same subject.  We will see.  I have the time on hand so I will try to do that today.  Hope your day is good.

Betty Boop 

FULL OF PILLS

I started to count the number of pills but lost count.  Also embarrassed at how many it takes to get me going.  Wonder what would happen if I chucked them all.  Of course I do not have the courage to do such a thing.  I know they are  helping me to make progress but it is not fast enough for me.  I am used to keeping something going all the time.  I did not realize how much.  To completely stop is upsetting.  I get a taste of what some of my friends have to go through.  Makes me more thankful.  I told Amy I should think of Marion Hall where they do so much for you.  I have had to depend on her so much.  She said to erase those words from my mind.  O. K. I will get back to normal (whatever that is) soon. 

I have enjoyed new blogs from Whitney and Amy's have been full also.  I wish I could make mine more interesting.  Maybe soon.

Betty Boop

TOTAL MESS!!!

Well I could not ignore the facts.  As the day went on Friday, I went down.  Always on the weekend.  It was Monday before I got to the Dr,  I was really sick by then.  Poor Amy is not completely well from her cold or whatever we have but she took me to Baptist Medical because that is the only way to get help on the spot.  I have been there before.  They are connected to Premier where my regular Dr. is.  They sent me home with enough meds to kill a horse.  In addition  to my regular ones, my poor tummy is getting a real workout.  This cough was killing me.  My sides hurt from coughing.  Oh well, I missed my Choir Easter program .  I laughed when I thought I could join the men, my voice was so low.  I sure hated to miss it.  Also my Monday and Tuesday lunch foursome.  And most of all, I missed Palm Sunday service.  Yet through it all, I am thankful for Amy and medical people and drugs to cure this crud.  Maybe I needed to be reminded of all I have to be thankful for.  One, they will bring my meal to me once . Good service they have here. I just need to lay back and get well.

Betty Boop

CHANGE OF PLANS

I have always felt safe with a plan.  Sometime I go to bed with a plan for tomorrow.  9 times out of 10  they work.  I had planned to have breakfast with the group that has formed against my plan.  I used to love breakfast alone, but it seems that has come to an end.  Well they are nice people and that is alright with me to enjoy breakfast with them on Saturday.           I have been trying to tell myself that what I have is not a cold but just a little something causing drainage and a slight cough.  But now I am accepting that it is a cold.  Feel no good this morning and cough and drainage much worse.  I skipped breakfast in Cyber and trying to decide if I can make it to the grocery store.  I need to go.  Of course what is really bothering me is the Choir program on Monday.  Can't sing like this.  Maybe I will be alright by then.

M.G. came yesterday to guide me to C-Spire.  We have decided to change from A T & T  Then she emptied and refilled my balcony flower pots.  Ready to plant. I am cutting back on how many to plant.  She is a WIZZZ.  So fast and good.  I love my "girls."  Can't do much without them.  Now I am deciding what kind of flowers to buy when it gets a little warmer.      I will think positive this morning and try to get going,

Betty Boop 

OOOPPPS !!!!!

Poor Bitsy started the day with a jolt.  I have been telling her it would happen.  She was again walking the rim of the toilet in my bathroom.  I keep the lid up so she wont have an easy way to jump to the vanity.  Too much trouble awaits there.  Well as the little acrobatic was walking the rim this morning--splash, like a flash she fell in.  Oh my was she embarrassed.  At 6:30 in the morning, that was a surprise.  She calmly started to lick her wounds, so to speak.  Do you think she learned anything?  Smart as she is, I bet she will try again.  Something about that water that makes dogs and cats try to drink the water.  Oh my, what next?

I think I am taking a cold.  Scratchy throat and runny nose. could be anything, but I feel sort of bad.  Now some mornings I start the day feeling not up to par, but later I get going.  Hope this is the case.  Don't need a cold. or worse.

Betty Boop

UPDATE ON BITSY

My she hates that mean old Dr. who gave her two shots.  One for itching and another antibiotic.  We are giving her another chance to be cured but don't know what the outcome will be.  She may just have an allergy .  That would be hard to handle.  They have special Doctors for that.  I hope we don't have to go that way.  I was looking at her and thinking, why did I not name her Betty Boop.   She already knows her name so it is too late to change. 

I just put a FIND IT IN FONDREN in the library.  Grace, who heads the library, was so interested in Sophia and her writing.  She said I was so lucky to have such and interesting family.  I agree. 

Betty Boop

JUST LOOKING AROUND

I see flowers blooming, grass turning green, my family busy with so many different things, and I am blessed.  So good to get little updates about what they are doing.  This computer is an important link to them.  I love to read and to imagine the activity and realize how different we are given events and things to do in our lives.  All thing fit your life style at the time. 

I had breakfast by myself (thank goodness) this morning.  Just felt like not talking to anyone.  Do you ever feel that way?  Of course a little of that goes a long way.  But my coffee, eggs over light, sausage and wheat toast in a quiet place was a good way to start.  I just loaded two washers of clothes.  Some I had unpacked for summer.  I think it is time.  Amy and I are taking Bitsy to the Vet.  this afternoon.  We must get to the bottom of this scratching.  It is making her sick.  I feel so sorry for her.  We will see what we can do.  I hate to see an animal suffer.  She has worked her way into my heart and I do love her..  she loves me too.

Betty Boop

COMPUTER IS OLD

My computer is slow and will not blend with the new copier.  Also will not blend with a new laptop.  Ryan and M. G.  worked from 9:30 till 12:00 this morning and had slow results.  Ryan is so determined that I get something faster.  He will work next week again.  I feel so bad for him.  Using his time when he could be doing something more important.  He is so good to me. 

New poems are up and out.  Waiting to hear results.  I thought they were cute.  Oh well, nothing like patting yourself on the back and tooting your own horn. 

Betty Boop