THIS THAT AND THE OTHER--again

One of my days when the title fits.  Breakfast in Cyber -- always a good start.  They serve it all day, so people do like it.  I talked about doing laundry on rainy days, reminded me of when I had my first baby--no washer or dryer at first. No disposal diapers.  I washed Linda's by hand and hung them out to dry outside.  It was January, weather sometime too wet or cold.  Hung them over the floor furnace and had to really watch them.  I was a happy mother and did not know any better.  Soon and very soon we got a washing machine but the dryer came much later.  In the meantime I hung clothes out to dry..  Don't feel sorry for me, it has a way to get out of the house for a while.  Down memory lane on days when I have time to myself and can think.

Usually on days like this, I cook.  I cooked lima beans, boiled okra and made whole  wheat  spaghetti with Ragu sauce.  Did that freak you out?  It was good.  Laundry all done, dried, folded and put away.  Now for a nap. will take care of my hair later.  It is good to have a free day, but not every day.  I am glad to have other things too.

Betty Boop  

I"m Back

I have been lax.  Sometime. what I do doesn't seem like anything you would want to read.  And sometime that does not keep me for just babbling away.  Rain and dreary today--guess you already know that.  We are blessed if you think of the victims of the storm Harvey.  My heart goes out to them.    Amy and I are again taking Bitsy to the Vet.  Just don't know why they can't find out her trouble.  We may take her to a specialist for findings.  I don't know.  She is so miserable with itching.  And scratching leads to other trouble.  We will see. 

I saw a funny sight from my perch on the Balcony this morning.  A man on a three wheeler.  An adult tricycle.  He was merrily peddling at a pretty good speed.  I remember some of my children (don't remember which) had trouble learning to peddle.  Not a rare thing.  Something about going round and round instead of up and down.  On  that note, I leave you,

Betty Boop

SATURDAY

I almost did not go down to Cyber for breakfast.  woke up a little tired and wanted to sleep.  Tried it but could not go back to sleep.  Forced myself to get up and go.  I was a little late but a short crowd was there.  With two missing out of 6. the "beat" went on.  It was fun and the breakfast was good.  They toast the bread on the grill now, like Texas toast and it is very good.  And they know how to fix my eggs to perfection--over easy.  Well I am up here and shampooed my hair and am right back on tap.  Don't know what else will happen but I know it will be O. K.  

Betty Boop
 

MORNING HAS BROKEN

One of my favorite hymns is Morning Has Broken.  I requested it for my funeral.  Such a pretty melody and words are wonderful.  It is a good morning,.  I am loving the lower temperature.  I looked in a flower pot yesterday and saw the most weird mushroom.  It almost scared me.  Conditions just right for all kinds.  I just got back rom my 7th session with the therapist for my shoulder.  She did some different things. and told me to go take a pain pill and rest.  So I will after I go have lunch.  She used an ointment that smelled bad.  Hope people will not notice.

Betty Boop

STUFF

Little things make up my time.  Some are very important.  Some just have to be done.  So, I wat bore you today.

Betty Boop

SUNDAY., SUNDAY

Sunday is special.  Some would say it is just another day.  But to me it is special.  I get to go to Church, freedom.  I get to see and be with some of my family.  Yesterday it was Amy, Sophia, and Paul.  They bring me up to everything going on.  I know it is part of their jobs to be informed but they tell everything so well.  I don't get around as I used to and also Truman was my informer and he did it well.  Of course the big buzz is the eclipse and I intend to view it very carefully.  Jan and Tommy came by in the afternoon and he is being brave and is doing very well.  I know he wants to get that hip working good and to be back to normal soon.  I know he will.  I will be glad to be finished with therapy.  Patience!!!  In all of everyday living and things going on, remember the scripture--Hebrews13:8--"Jesus Christ is the same yesterday,today,and forever."

Betty Boop

FRUITS OF MY LABOR

I got inspired and wrote two poems.  One or Library board and one or the VILLAGER.

 

SCHOOL BUS

 

For kids the school bus is back.

They carry their books in a pack.

Our Library is ready for us.

No muss, no fuss, and no bus !!!!

 

  DRY SEASON

 

I've had a very dry season.

Couldn't seem to write.

I know not the reason,

But hope is now in sight.

 

Thoughts are buzzing in my head.

I'm trying to laso and tame them

And with all that said,

My thoughts are growing dim.

 

To create is a tricky thing.

Sometime thoughts just flow,

And words seem to sing,

And suddenly there "ain't no mo".

By Dot Ellis  August 2017

 

  Betty Boop

 

 



GOOD DAY SO FAR.

Well, so far I have been clicking along good.  That is all anyone can ask for.  I woke up early and went to breakfast in the Cyber.  One of the fun things I do.  Decided I had plenty of time before getting ready for lunch with Rob Hill and Amy.  I told myself the dry season for writing poem was over and get to work or I could be replaced in my little jobs here.  Since I am a volunteer, I get away with a lot.  I wrote two poem and sent them off to the Villager and the Library board.  Turned out o. k. I hope.  Amy came and we visited before it was time for Rob to meet us in the dinning room.  My it was good to visit and have lunch together.  We talked about so many subjects and I am happy to see he is doing just great.     My, my, I just looked out to see a little shower of rain.  No surprise.

Betty Boop

TOO BUSY

It seems everything I do or have to do, comes too close together.  This therapy comes around 3 times a week and pretty much takes the day.  Be glad to finish it-5 more sessions.  It is helping.  Yesterday Amy took me for my toenail clipping.  Being diabetic, I have to have to done about every 3 months by Dr Sotolongo.  No problem, just has to be done.  After visiting the Church to pick up my glasses that I left on the pew Sunday, we went to Picadilly.  Don't laugh, we had the best trout amandine I have had in a long time.  And they know how to cook  vegetables.  Oh, well to each his own.  I must get on with my day.  Therapy at 10:00.

Betty Boop
P.S.  I know all this sounds boreing,  it does to me.

SUNDAY

Sunday has been a joy since our new preacher came.  I enjoy his sermon and receive a blessing each time.  Music by our talented young  man now is doing a beautiful job.  We had lunch at Mary Grace and Ryan's house.  Wonderful cooks, both of them. 

I need to go read the paper.  I like the Sunday paper and I save it till afternoon so I will have something to.  Sunday afternoons are sort of quiet around here.

Betty Boop

SATURDAY SYMPHONY

Why am I thinking music?  Just trying to find something to start with a S.  Quirky I know.  Any way the four of us had breakfast and all went well.  We discussed who was sick and who was in hospital and who had taken a tumble lately and the list goes on.  There has been an apartment that is the "talk of the Halls".  Big one and renovated to the hilt.  Chandelier and private decorator.  My, who is it?  Then we discussed TV shows and admitted to watching some with embarrassment.  Me and the man watched DIANA.  I don't know why that embarrassed him.  Then one watched  reruns of one I never heard of. Then on to confirm that a new assistant was hired for Diana.  Talk of obsessive bridge players.  On and on we went.  A lot goes on out here and it is like a small town--everyone knows everyone's business.  I try not to mention anything I want to keep to myself.  I did tell that my son-in-law had hip surgery.  When I left one said hope you nephew does well--go figure.  Oh my!!See what I mean.  Be careful of what you say,  Some can't hear and others just don't listen.

Betty Boop

IS SHE TELLING ME SOMETHING?

As I was reading the paper this morning. I was listening to one of my old CD's.  Anne Murray singing Inspirational classics.  I was inspired and was singing with her.  Bitsy was sitting at my feet as usual when I read.  She cocked her head and looked at me and jumped up and nipped me on the shoulder I scolded her but she stood her ground and stared me down.  I stopped singing. 

Betty Boop

DAY OF REST

After such a big day (for me)  I was tired but happy with my day.  I slept well with a new pillow that Bryan brought me.   I have trouble finding one thin enough.  I was happy with it.  Thank you Mr. B.  I enjoyed his visit before he headed for Starkville.

This morning after sleeping late for me-7o'clock, I went slow and did the usual home style things.  I cooked my fresh stuff I bought yesterday.  Nothing like baby squash, lady peas. tomato, roasted okra and a little bite or two of cornbread.  It was St. Catherine's cornbread, which I do not like because it is sweet.  I make my own, but I was out of it.  Now that was a good lunch.  I have been lazy the rest of the day.  I need to go check my mail and at least get out of my apartment a little.  But it is nice to just do nothing.

Betty Boop

P. S,  I need to write two poems, but they just wont come to a head.  Or I mean come out of my head.  You see, I have two ideas but they need to cook a while.    Dot

BIG DAY

My day started early.  Dr, Ford gave me a good report.  He is so funny.  Amy and I can hardly keep a straight face in the exam room.  Then we picked up my left hearing aid.  It  had to be repaired.  On the Freshway to buy tomatoes, okra, lady peas, squash to have a feast tomorrow.  I have been craving a good hamburger.  Amy knew just the place.  MUGSHOTS.  Funny name but it was sooooo good.  I never had French fries like the ones they have.  Best I ever had.  I know the lunch sounds like things I should not eat. But once in a while it is o.k. to go off the diet.  It was worth it.  Later I went to therapy for over an hour.  It went good and I am better.  Then a little nap somewhere in  there before Jan and Bryan came to visit.  He will be going to Starkville tomorrow.  I enjoyed their visit so much and I wish him well in teaching.  I know he will do good.  He will head back to Boston next May and continue his work on his Dr.'s degree.  All in all I am tired but happy.  Now I will  watch the Princess Diana two part show and then to bed.   Whew!!!

Betty Boop

ODD"s & END"s

Some days are like this.  Breakfast alone.  Real good.  Many do get up early and it is nice to start the day with comments.  "Good morning".  "How are you?" "O. K. the last time I looked."  "Rain again?"  "Write a poem and call it --Is any body building an Ark?"  "Have a good day."  All said this morning.  That is all the conversation I needed.  With all the rain, you do wonder.  Flooding everywhere.  No end in sight.  On another note., I went to a program last night.  It is called Getting to know you" , where different people here tell about themselves before they moved here.  Last night it was Father Frank Cosgrove.  He is a delightful retired Catholic priest.  From Ireland a few years ago.  He has lived here since the early 60's.  Has held many positions and a real interesting life.  He is so friendly and such a "people" person.  Very funny and likeable.  He is also my neighbor around the corner.      Jan and Tommy will be back today.  Pray for safe trip.  I worry about the airlines these days. Bryan will be arrive today to take up his new session as teacher at MSU for two semesters.  Wish him luck too.  Something struck me this morning as I put my laundry at the door.  It is like magic.  Put soiled linens out and a short time later, find nice fresh towels and sheets and pillow cases.  My My, that is magic.  Then to have someone serve you breakfast with a smile.  Also go to the desk and buy a roll of quarters to work the washing machine and dryers.  No problem.  Well that is  just some of the magic I see everyday.  I am indeed blessed. 

Betty Boop

MONDAY, MONDAY

Well lets get started.  Sunday was again good.  Communion is always special.  Amy helped serve.  Proud of her.  Lunch at Scrouge"s Think that is the way to spell it.  Paul, Sophie, Ryan, Mary Grace Amy and me.  My they can cook veggies and cornbread.  As we got ready to leave, a downpour of rain drenched us all.  I came home and was cold and wet to the skin.  I put on my winter robe and stayed that way the rest of the afternoon.  Never got so rained on.  Could not get warm. Fun anyway. 

I am going to therapy on my shoulder this morning.  I can't stay "fixed."  As the old saying goes.  "It is just patch. patch, patch."  Don't know who first said it but I bet they were 90+. Hey that might make a good poem title for St. Catherine"s.

Betty Boop

SATURDAY STUFF

I think Saturday is a day like no other.  Sort of an end to the week, a little break before the new one starts.  Early on -- a break from school, some times shopping for something special or just a day to catch up.  What possessed me to make veggie soup.  But it is simmering merrily in my slow cooker.  It smells good and reminds me of when Mama made it.  Her soup was the best.  As far as I can remember, the only kind she made was veggie.  Using up every scrap of left overs.  If you can call oyster stew soup, hers was again the best.  I hope it gets done by lunch time.  It takes lima beans the longest to cook and I put some raw ones in.

Breakfast with the Saturday Friends.  We hardly cross paths any other time.  They were fun this morning.  I chanced one pancake with my scrambled egg and bacon.  I can't resist sometime. 
well I will go see if the mail has come and then try that soup.  Wish you all had a bowl of it.

Betty Boop

PLALMS 27:14

"Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, He will strength your heart: wait I say, on the Lord.  Good advice but hard to take.  I have waited for a good nights sleep, but it just wont happen.  Every two or there hours I am up and down.  And dreams--my . my.  I can't remember them but believe me they are there.  I know something that will perk me up.  I am getting a much needed haircut this morning and then like magic turn myself back to that little dark haired cutie.  And like topping on the cake, Amy and Lucy are coming to visit.  Can't get over that Lucy wants to come.  Guess her mom raised her right?  That and too, she is a very fine young woman and I am proud of her.  Can't wait to see how far she will go. 

Betty Boop

OOOPS!!!!!

You know you are getting old when you go all the way downtown to an appointment with your eye Doctor only to be told he was not there today.  Showed her my appointment reminder card and she said oh you are a week early.  O boy.  I thought I had checked and Amy thought she had too.  But alas we were both reading it wrong.  There we were 9:15 and no appointment.  Quickly we rallied and I thought of a couple of things I had on the back shelf to do when we had time.  Now was the time.  Went to Belk's for the bonus sale for Clinique, then to Home Store for a new shower curtain and liner and a new replacement pot to cook oatmeal in because I burned mine up.  We went to Georgia Blues for lunch and then to the Bank for me to get some cash.  On home where Amy hung my new shower curtain.  It is so cute.  I loved it when I saw it.  It is white with grey elephants on it.  Not as quirky as it sounds, but in good taste.  She went home and I fell in the bed for an hour nap.  Now we will have to go again next week for eye Dr.  Now that is my story for today.  What an adventure.

Betty (crazy) Boop