COOL SUNDAY

I mean the temperature.  What a welcomed change.  I drank my second cup of coffee on the balcony just now and it felt so good.  Yesterday the A/C went out again.  Most of the day Bitsy and I had to hunt a cool spot in the apartment.  Her under the foot stool--go figure--me ..I moved around hunting a cool spot.  It was not too bad because we had a little wind blowing.  25+ year old building and things happen all the time, but they jump right on it and try to keep us from suffering too much.  It was fixed by late afternoon and it took a while to really cool the rooms.  Life goes on and we are cool now.

I am getting ready to go to church and I am sure it will be good.  New preacher is fitting right in and I do like him.

Betty Boop

STORMY SATURDAY

Big storm last night and more rain to come today.  It is getting dark right now.  I kind of like this kind of weather.  When I don't have to get out and go somewhere.  I had breakfast with the Saturday crew.  Unlikely bunch.  I like them all and am happy to listen to them.  Although some are complainers and some love to express their opinion but that is O. K. too.  Two ladies and one gentleman are regularly there and two check in late just to tell their story for the day.  Two eggs, over light, sausage. whole wheat toast and coffee will do me just fine.  Now I have to shampoo and do little things around here.  I told Jan I had used her up this week.  She took me two times to appointments and I don't want to overdo and make her tired of me.  Although she never seems tired of helping me.  I am so blessed to have daughters like I do. 

Betty Boop

TWO LONELY DUCKS

It has been unpleasant to sit on the balcony lately.  I have missed it early in the morning.  But today it was bearable and I enjoyed a few minutes.  I saw two mallards floating up stream.  Not lonely because they had each other.  (MY observation),  You know it can be quirky sometime.  I love to imagine stories about the ducks.  And  also up on the newly mowed hill Canada geese  I guess they were feeding from the recent mowing.  They are still a problem to us.  They are so messy on the walk ways and very aggressive too. 

I start therapy today on my shoulder.  What a chore.  I hope I get rid of the pain.  The rotator cup is inflamed and is painful when I use it in a certain way.  Good therapist who will work with me.  Hope for the best.  I can't believe how "needy" I have become. So much maintenance .  Oh well I try to take it day by day.  What else can I do.  I am thankful for all the good help I have.  Bitsy is better.  Dr.Meadows gave her a shot of cortisone and also an antibiotic too.  She feels frisky already and has stopped that  terrible scratching.  O. K. for a while till we find out what is the real problem.  We will get better together.  We will console each other. 

Betty Boop

SUNDAY. SUNDAY

Isn't there a song title Sunday, Sunday?  Why do I think in song so much?  Because I can't think up anything clever on my own.  I really love music even though my voice is fading fast, I still like to sing and listen to music.  I  have all kinds of CD's.  And like them all.  Depends on my mood what I like to listen to.  I have a new two part piano one called PEACEFUL PIANO.  All kinds of songs  to relax by.  Sometime I play it several times in a row.  I picked it up on the discard pile downstairs where people put things they don't want anymore.  Like books, puzzles. music and other small things.  This one had never been opened and I really like it. 

Betty Boop

SATURDAY SERENADE

Maybe that is how I would describe this morning at breakfast. A serenade.  It was not music, but interesting.  I know I have complained about being joined by others at breakfast.   Claiming that I would rather be alone with my thoughts..  But I find myself looking forward to it now.  My group is like a serenade as it is a real mixture of sounds-like music.  One is prim and proper and super nice.  One is as complaining as you can get, so makes a lot of noise, one is very self centered and knows it all.  Sometime someone will join us and just adds bits and pieces.  I am reserved and keep my opinions to myself, and occasionally tell something.  All in all, we are interesting and make a lot of fun noises.  Music I guess. 

Betty Boop

LOOKING UP

That is where things stand now.  Looking up.  My Dr. encouraged me yesterday.  My A1C numbers were perfect. I weighed 108 pounds. And she gave me a prescription for physical therapy on my shoulder and arm that I think I injured while fooling around in my storage cage.  I should not even go there.  It has been so painful for a couple of weeks or longer.  Thought it would get better, but no.  It hurts a lot at night and keeps be awake.  Some Aleve and Tylenol is supposed to help.  I must say it did not last night.  I will have s new adventure to work on.  But blood sugar and blood pressure and weight being good, I feel like I am going forward.  Lot to be thankful for.  Good Dr. and good driver to take me.  Bless Jan. What else could I ask for  I am blessed.

Betty Boop

OLD DOOM & GLOOM

Here I go again.  Wish I could write something good.  Maybe soon..  I am going to the Dr. today again.  Hope for the best and maybe I can get back to normal soon.  I get the urge to write and keep looking for something fun to say.  Oh yes I know what. M. G.  and Amy came yesterday.  Amy brought me my first frozen yogurt I have had in a long time.  Two flavors.  I liked the strawberry best.  It was so refreshing and goooood. !!  My appetite has been less lately and she said she was tempting me.  She had stories to tell about her lunch with her UMW "girls" from the church.  They are my age mostly and she just loves them and they love her.  She said they had 20--four on walkers and 1 in wheel chair and I am sure more need to be on canes.  She made it sound funny.  She said she gave an extra big tip.  The restaurant was very kind and helpful.  That was nice. 

Betty Boop

UNDER THE WEATHER.

It seems that UNDER THE WEATHER is my home now.  I seem to stay there a lot.  I am getting a little weary of it.  Maybe I will feel better soon.  I hope so.  I am tired of this apartment and pain.  I hope the meds help soon. 

My we have been having some strange weather.  Rain and storms every afternoon.  The thunder has been loud.  It is so funny, but it does not seem to upset Bitsy.  In fact she seem curious and stares out, but not in fear.  Well maybe I will have something interesting to write about soon.  It is hard to be pleasant when you feel bad.

Betty Boop
P.S.  Have you seen that crazy GONG SHOW on TV?  I have been looking at too much TV lately.

ANOTHER ADVENTURE

Something new all the time.  This is a biggie, as I was told by the ENT Doctor  that I needed hearing aids. Nerve damage pretty bad in one ear.  Age related no doubt.  This is what I get for living so long.  So it is a challenge to take care of myself.  Need my sweet daughters to help-and they do.  Well. I got the devices yesterday after a long orientation from my audiologist.  She is super good and I was pleased to be able to take it all in.  Except when bedtime came and I took them out and lost it when I tried to store them for the night.  Had trouble with the battery charger.  Was that green light  supposed to blink all night?  I called Jan at 9:30 and worried her a while.  Finally decided to let it blink.  This morning I had no trouble turning them on before I successfully got them in place.  I guess it will take practice.  Haven't seen anyone this morning to try them out.  They look fine and you hardly notice the little fine wire .  So Be It.

Betty Boop
P. S, I. Apologize for this post.  It was what is consuming me now. 

MONDAY

Mary Grace was preparing to make two blueberry sour cream pound cakes Sunday,  For her co-workers at work.  One for the ones she works close with and another group who she would be mad if she did not bring them one.  Could not help but think she was following in her mother's footsteps.  She always is doing something of that nature.  Hey she got that from me and I got it from my mother.  Pass it on down and do small things for others.  Good way to be.  All those little things are important too.  Betty Boop

BALCONY BREEZE

The breeze was so pleasant this morning on the balcony.  That is my "getaway".  Early it is so quiet and beautiful.  I get the felling that it is a new start and whatever happened yesterday is just that--yesterday.  Today stands on it's own and offers new opportunities.. new experiences and joys. I ask God to show me the way he wants me to go and to point out his plan for me.  I also ask for blessings on my family every day.  Some days I talk to God about certain ones and thank him for all he has done for me and my family.  End of sermon for today.

Jan came yesterday.  He had another slow time in the Cyber.  They posted a notice that it would close early Monday for retraining and new food choices.  I hope it works.  They have been having such a hard time getting it right lately.  It is such a nice thing to have anther place to eat instead of dinning room.  It was so good when I first moved here.  I hope for the best.

I have been posting beach pictures in my photo album.  Having another mental trip.  That is why I like real pictures.  My one on the BRAGGING RIGHTS board downstairs has been a real hit.  I love the comments from everyone.       Well  church and lunch is coming up----I am blessed.

Betty Boop

SATURDAY BREAKFAST

It is getting to be a habit.  I used to breakfast alone, then I joined two ladies, now when I get there they have joined a man who I call Santa Clause.  So two others usually joined  us.  It has gotten to be a breakfast club. Oh well, I guess things do change.  So be it.   Annie the cook we love and who loves us is so good to us.  She gave me two sausage patties because she said they were small.  Now I love sausage so now I am full,  Too full.  Staying and listening to the talk from Canada geese and their mess on the walk around the Lake to new shake up with the food in the Cyber, to my poems and much more, I am tired again.  But makes you come alert early in the morning,    So be it.

Betty Boop

LOOK MOM--NO CAVITIES.

Most of you may not remember that ad about no cavities.  But I can use it today.  I don't really like to go to the dentist.  Who does?  But bad experiences as a child left me with fears.  I got a clean report today.  Good for another 6 months I hope.  Amy and I then had lunch at the Piccidilly Don't laugh.  The food was so good and the restaurant was clean and nice and the waitress was pleasant.  They make the best smothered calve liver ever.  I used to hate  it as a child but my taste has changed.  We then went to the Vet to buy that cat some expensive food.  Is she worth it?  Of course she is.  She can't help her allergies.  We still think that is what is wrong.  Will soon find out as my Vet is determine to get to the bottom of her problem.  We rode by Riverwood Homestead.  Not a lot of change since last time.  Then we got  gas for my car,  Then stopped at Freshway on Old Canton Road.  I am having corn on the cob and fresh yellow squash and sweet potato fries that I had in the freezer.  Sound good.  I would say this has been a good day.

Betty Boop

P.S. You do know how to cook corn in the husk in the micro?  Easy. Ask Mr. Google

BLUEBERRY BOURBON GLAZED RIBS !!!!!

Sound good?  It was not to me.  No taste whatsoever  They were tender and meaty but tasteless.  But there was plenty other to eat.  Watermelon for sure.  Cole slaw, beans Even omelets cooked to order. Squash grilled/  Bacon wrapped BBQ burger if you wanted and garden  salad.  Oh the list goes on.  Watermelon Sangris, coffee Georgia peach cobbler, ice cream, Mississippi Mud cake and I may have missed something.  It was attended well and I enjoyed the company.

Bitsy and I watched the fireworks at 9:00 They were at Liberty Park.  We had a good view. .  Me on the balcony and her in the window behinds me.  She seemed fascinated -- not afraid though the noise was loud.  A big bunch of folks watched from the terrace down front.  They seemed to enjoy it outside.  So that was the 4th for me.

Betty Boop

4TH OF JULY

It dawned bright and warm with promise of hot.  Well what else can you expect?  Perfect.  I am celebrating with our big lunch beginning at 10:30 till 1:00.  I start At 11:30 with the "girls.  They are serving brunch through lunch food.  And ice cream at the end.  Boy  I am glad they are having watermelon on the long list of the usual 4th type food.

                                                                             JULY 4th

 

Let us all celebrate this day.

With fireworks, parades, and pride.

Whatever is your way.

Our Nation--side by side.

 

Our Forefathers, let us not forget.

Their foresight was unsurpassed.

With determination, the task they met.

To insure our Independence at last.

 

Dot Ellis (Betty Boop)

NEW WEEK AND NEW MONTH

Lot of new starts.  We even have a new minister at church.  Heard him for the first time yesterday.  I like him very much.  He and his sweet wife are going to help us to a new start.  I am glad for that.  We had a great pot luck lunch after lunch to welcome them and everyone went all out.  Great day.  More celebrating to come here with the 4th coming up. 

Morning on the balcony was fresh and pleasant,  Just right.  Although I did not see much to report, I know it was still special to sit, read my devotional and bible and be thankful for this wonderful place where I live.  Only one thing missing.  And you know who that person is.  But so be it, time marches on and we must go with it.

Betty Boop

THEN THERE WERE 7

Breakfast this morning grew interesting.  I usually am alone(by choice).  But Saturday I usually join two lady friends.  This morning we kept growing till we had 7 around the table.  Fun and many subjects were discussed.  I told them about THE DOT SPOT.  And  that I would write about them.  I had to retract that because they were amazed and surprised.  I told them that all names would be changed so not to worry.  Of course that is true. 

Hot already this morning.  The sprinklers were going yesterday late.  We have had so munch rain till I wondered if they were testing the system because I can't believe we need to water the lawn yet.  Maybe someone made a boo boo.  It happens you know.  Shirley's farewell concert was beautiful and so was the reception.  We are going to miss her.  Diana is going to do a good job, I just know she will.  We will give her a lot of support because she is capable and I know we will love her too.

Betty Boop