NO DR. SUESS

No, not in his group by any imagination but I do have an imagination. You know I have been following the Canada Goose family. My they are a regal group.  Yesterday was interesting.  Mama swam by, escorting two smaller goslings. close behind in another line was Papa with the almost grown ones, (7) in tow.  Perfect line.  Now why did Mama have 2 very young  ones with her?  Were they from a lost family? Did she rescue them?  Was the whole family taking them to another family?  Whatever-- they were swimming with purpose.  Maybe she was like me, just had to have another one,  When I sent my second little girl off to first grade, I told their Dad, I wanted another. I felt I was not through with babies. This morning I saw the regal group again.  The original Mom & Dad all in a perfect row with their 7 between them.  You should see them, they are a sight to behold.  So perfectly spaced and moving with precision. Ah, what a pretty sight to start the day.  I wonder still where they were taking the two smaller ones yesterday.  Wherever, I hope they are safe. 

Betty (should write a book) Boop

THANKFULgh with much percauti

As I  sat on the Balcony just now. I heard a small plane, I guess from the Madison airport, buzzing around like he was glad to be there.  I thought of the many things I am thankful for.  Although I will miss it, kind of got spoiled, the meal delivery at my door since the lockdown.  We are opening up to a walk through with much caution on Tuesday.  We are gradually opening up.  I am glad for the slow- to- normal, but at the same ,it also  makes me feel unsafe.  But we can't do this forever--or can we?  I had an amazing adaptation of JIMMY DEAN breakfast sandwich for breakfast.  It was my "light" meal from last night.  English muffin (though not whole wheat) with egg, ham, cheese.  Heated just right it was very good.  I will miss those food people with their very creative meals they made us. 

The air is cool and with a breeze, it is hard to tell what season it is.  And is it really Saturday?  Miss Jan.  She will be back to my favorite time of week soon.  This pandemic has taught me a lot.  Time to think, time to  really appreciate the many small and big things too that I used to think nothing of.  SO BE IT.

Betty Boop    

MIST ON LAKE

Habit is my middle name.  I have oatmeal every other morning.  Don't ask me why-something Truman and I did, to not eat too many eggs I guess.  I like it with some kind of fruit.  Applesauce (homemade) banana or  even peanut butter stirred in.  So the tradition goes on.  Lately I have eaten my oatmeal and juice (and many pills) at my little quaint dinning table and then take the coffee, bacon, and one half piece whole wheat toast to the balcony.  It is different and beautiful early in the morning.  This morning I saw a mist roll over a part of the end of lake.  It was so beautiful and took me back to Riverwood Lake where we lived many years.  I used to love sun on the Lake when it gave me many diamonds to sparkle.  Made me feel  rich.       I saw a Canada goose just now, all alone.  I, of course made a story about it.  I think it was Papa Goose, getting some distance from Her.  You see, she is getting kind of grumpy sitting on the nest and he needed a little recreation .  Why could he not just trade places and sit for a while?  And then I thought, maybe that is what is what was happening.  I could not tell if it was mama or papa swimming so calmly. End of story.  Sometime you need to make up your on ending. I do that a lot.

Betty Boop

 

SEVERAL THINGS

Lovely color for today.  First Happy Birthday to my third Grand daughter. You are a delight and I love you. The sun is shinning.  Thank you Lord.  The world is big, but yet it seems small now.  I feel in touch with many. I met a neighbor yesterday who just loves to fish.  He has set out to clear the Lake of it's BIG bass.  His picture is on his door of his latest conquest.  It is BIG. He seems happy using his time to fish all he wants.  Another cat missing.  Lives in a Garden house.  Near woods--oh my!!.  Year of Cats I guess.  I added a secret ingredient to my scrambled eggs. I will do that a gain.  I am having chicken enchiladas for lunch.  One of my favorite thing to eat.    My, My this is a jumble of subjects.  Proves my mind is working--overtime.

Betty Boop

UPDATE

Getting to be a routine.  I like routine.  Gives me purpose and don't have to think about what is next. I mean oatmeal, fruit in it,(apple sauce) juice, coffee,  bacon & toast.  Half at the table and half on Balcony.  works for me.  Anyway, that started my day.  I looked at my pitiful little garden and it is not doing well.  Except J. J. (short for Jade Jr.) He is an offspring  of Amy's " Little Man"  Jade plant. Oh Little Man would be proud of his little son. Almost doubled in size and looking happy.  My how silly can I be?  Blame it on isolation and not much to do. 

The clouds have rolled away but not before putting on a beautiful display.  I do love to look at them. I see  much in them.  A couple of days( he came back)  I saw a giant croc in them.  He looked like something you would write about in a children's book.  It had large wings and a flying tail.  Large mouth full of angry teeth.  Kind of a monster that kids would love.  I saw it two days in a row.  Whooo I had better not tell anymore about that.  You would surely think I had "flipped my lid." Another old saying.

Betty Boop

Betty Boop

MEMORIAL DAY

Kind of a different and lonely day.  Wished I could have visited Truman and put new roses out for him.  I know flags were put up at every site.  I flew flags here and so did others, in memory of loved ones.  I did have a great lunch.  Best barbeque ribs ever.  All the trimmings were good too.  I walked, napped, read and looked at TV (as little as possible.)  I have decided not to take up as much time listening to our virus situation on TV. Everybody has a view and nobody knows what will happen.  I think that is the thing that is so frustrating about it all.  People are getting tired of struggling to understand and to stay apart too.  It is not natural to be that way.  Wish I could turn my thoughts to something funny and interesting to write.  But just can't.

Better Tomorrow --as the saying goes.
Betty Boop

MEMORIAL DAY

I watched the Memorial Day celebration from the Capitol in Washington last night.  Had, like most programs, to be different but it was good.  Everyone should watch and be reminded of the many who served our country over the years to make what our country is all about.  I am thankful.

I had oatmeal with bananas inside, but took my bacon and toast, and coffee to the Balcony.  Cool breeze and sunshine.  Felt like a blessing to be able to sit and think and be thankful for my many blessings.  Hey, one is we will have barbeque and all the traditional trimmings for lunch.  Maybe I will sit on Balcony and enjoy it.  I have table & chairs there and a beautiful view of my Lake.  Then it may be too warm by noon and I will still have a" view from inside with Bitsy sniffing my food.  I am always tempted to let her sample-but I don't.  One of us must be strong.

Betty Boop

HOW MANY DAYS?

Let us stop counting and let it be.  It is an interesting time.  Astronauts are taking off on Wednesday.  That will be a good diversion.  This week end is Memorial Day celebration.  I have put Truman's picture along with a flag in a blue bud vase at my door.  I put flags in the arrangement on the Hall table.  I also put flags on the Balcony.  I remember.  I lived as a teen through the WW11 time.  Now that was a terrible time too.  We survived and flourished and we will do it again.  We are  Americans under God.  Enough said.

Miss Bitsy, after her Adventure seems content and happy.  I wonder what she remembers?  Her  body held back for 24 hours, except for one little discretion in the Trash room. (which I quickly cleaned up). I guess she held back until last night in her own bath and bedroom.  When I opened her door, I fed her quickly and shut the door.  My, My, with all the good cleaning supplies  I have on hand, It was not as bad a job as I expected. I waited till I had breakfast and coffee and tackled the job.  Oh Bitsy, don't run out on me again.  The homecoming was not pleasant in some ways.

O. K. lets get on with the three Church services I watch and just carry on.

Betty Boop

RED ALERT--DRAT THAT CAT

Bitsy some how slipped by me and I did not know it till neighbor saw her sailing down the hall.  We all looked and did not find her till about 24 hours later.  Long story short, Security searched, neighbors and friends looked over and over. I put out flyers all over the building. My good neighbor next door was very intent on finding her, and he did find her in the same place many had looked.  I still don't know how  she could hide and stay quiet so long.  Never underestimate the brain of a cat.  She was hungry, but seemed o. k. otherwise.  I gave her food and water and told her she should not ever put me through that again.  But her memory is short and I am still being careful as I open and close my front door. Whew!!!  Good ending, at least now she is safe.

Betty Boop

Oh, My !!!!

Yes, it was good, but was it worth it? My cheese, chili, hot dog  tasted  like all I dreamed it would, but for a price. Was it worth it.  I think so.  All of it. 
came with a cup of chili with cheese melting on top.  A side of slaw, fried pickle, tater tots, mustard, ketchup, and a full belly and later during the night a little pain in said belly.  Mr. Pepto took care of that this morning and I am over it now. Yes, it was good and worth it.  Was able to have oatmeal & strawberries for breakfast.  I took my half piece of toast and turkey bacon with my coffee to the balcony.  It was perfect out there.

The days drone on and while much  progress is being made, it is still is hard.  I miss my family so much. I am in constant touch with phone and internet, but it is not the same and wont be good enough till I can touch them all.  Some day I am going to write a list of all I have learned from this terrible time we have all been going through. Not yet.  Because I feel there is still more to learn and I want to see the end results before I express it.

Betty Boop
P.S.  Went shopping in the resident service office for a new mask.  Felt good to "shop." Got a bright, pretty, one with rings of color all over. 

RED WHITE & BLUE

One of our faithful maintenance men is by himself himself putting up the traditional flag display for Memorial Day.  I am so glad they are doing it again.  It gives us hope for the future.  Flags everywhere  I especially like the ones down the Pier. What a labor of love. 

I am looking forward to lunch.  One choice is-Cyber Chili, cheese, hot dog with all the trimmings.  Love hot dogs.  Not so good for me as some things, but what the heck, enjoy once in a while.

Exercise coming--must go.

Betty Boop

HOME COOKED

Nothing like it?  My little kitchen is made for one person.  Good in a way because you can turn around and reach everything. I have decided to cook my dinner (lunch time) at least one time a week, maybe two depending on what is going on.  I cooked it yesterday.  Spinach, Cauliflower ,minute steak. Sounds healthy and good.  If you do not have cheese, like I didn't, to top cauliflower-- improvise.  I had my homemade pimento cheese, so a tablespoon over the cauliflower was surprisingly good!! Stand back Rachel Ray.  I messed up the kitchen, but worth it.  Coffee on Balcony was very pleasant. Cool and quiet.  I saw only Resident Egret.  He seems a lonely dude.  Maybe he is made that way.  Most of our residents here at SCV are not made to be alone.  It has been great joy just to see more people, even though behind the mask and 6 feet apart. Maybe soon, it will get better.  Well it is already better. 

Thought for today: Proverbs : 16-24 Kind words are like honey-sweet to the taste and good for your health  Don't know about your health BUT kind words are mighty sweet.

SWEETLY BE
BETTY BOOP

FIG NEWTONS

Let  us write in brown today - a nod to Fig Newtons.  Remember  them?  They have been around a while. Since 1891.  Looked them up on computer. Lot to read about how and why they were first made.  Named for Newton, Mass. and have nothing to do with Sir. Isaac Newton.  Well, read about it for yourself, if you are looking for something useless to do.  The reason I did was because I had one on my dinner tray last night.  Kind of sweet, so I only ate a half. Brought back childhood memories (again.)  I would buy a small box with my small change. They are very rich and a small cookie was satisfying. All this to say , Good Morning.  Let us go on our way today and see what else useless things we can discover.  As Truman used to say about information he knew- "But it does not make me any money."  I declare, he was a wise man.

BettyBoop

P. S. FOR TODAY

I promised you my latest poem:

THIS TOO WILL PASS.
by Dot Ellis

No more meals at the door,
With Hello's and smiles galore.
No more "Wearing of the Mask."
Now that was a task!
No more distancing six feet apart.
No more lonesome and breaking heart.
No more SCV LIVE.
It helped us to survive.
No more vigorish washing of hands.
Of that I was a fan.
Memories fade--they do not last.
And all this will be in the past.

JADE Jr.

Amy gave me a cutting of her beloved Jade plant.  She speaks of her plant as "little Man".  He has survived many traumas, and trials, but he prevails and delights her.  He got blown over and some branches broke off.  She gave me one nice and healthy looking branch.  I planted it and low and behold it took root.  It is such a beautiful color green. I have always wanted a Jade plant.  I always thought of them as exotic and expensive.  Being frugal, I dodged the desire to buy one.  Now I am growing my own!!  Since Amy gave her plant  a name--I have too.  He is called Jade Jr.  Kind of  clever?  Not really, since I am not clever-just quirky. It is  amazing how fast it is growing.  You can almost see the progress.  It is happy on the Balcony.  Have to admit it but I am too.

Betty Boop

I SEEYOU !!!

I mean the "lucky old sun"-- he is rolling around heaven all day.  Know that song?  He has nothing to do but roll around heaven all day,  according to the old song, he is lucky.  Well we have plenty to do. So we are lucky too.  Things are opening up around here.  Not any change in status of those ill.  No new cases  and that is good.  As I sat drinking coffee on the Balcony, I saw the geese family flying up the length of the lake in a row.  Honking their best.  I saw two ladies walking.  One was cute in yellow top and white shorts and white visor.  My she looked  perky and happy.  Another one came a distance behind looking just as happy too.  Seems the ladies have it today.  There are  many things to be happy about, even though I sit on the Balcony, I remember how I used to walk that "perky" too.  I can't walk " perky" now but I can walk happy.

Betty Boop

WOULD BE LOVERLY

I am talking about a HAIRCUT.  Next week the beauty salon opens carefully.  Hope to get on the list and be a short hair cutie again.  We will see.  I am sure when they open for appointments, the list will be long.  We ladies take pride in our hair.  Another good opening (again carefully) is our pride and joy- the Library. Although the Kindle has been a life saver  and I thank those who helped me there, as Amy says "the beat goes on."  Little baby steps are observed here.  I am so thankful for those wise leaders we have here.  They are taking it extra slow and I agree. 

Thought for the day:  Proverbs 19:21----People may plan all kinds of things. but the Lord's will is going to be done."  and I say:  So be it.

BACK TO BLUE

Blue is my favorite.  So just right.  Goes with everything.  I am getting to like ZOOM.  Yesterday I got to see some of my family.  Jan, Cary, Leila, Brody, Emily and Amy.  We talked and showed fun things and Brody even read a favorite book Nana sent.  We looked at Amy's cats and dog and Bitsy.  We all enjoyed the visit.

I did an old fashioned thing.  I had a sweet potato that was begging to be baked. It was sprouting leaves.  I cut that part off-baked the rest and it was so good.  I stuck toothpicks all around the end I cut off and suspended it in water in a jar.  It is growing like mad.  Marbles and rocks in the bottom look pretty.  I am sure other root type veggies would sprout.  Do you know of any?  I believe my Mother used to do this. She loved to grow anything.  Flowers!!  Her veg garden was always plenty for us.  Daddy would dig anything she asked him to.  I thought nothing of it at the time.  But as I grow older and wiser, I realize a garden was necessary for everyone then.  These day  while I have been thinking a lot, I believe a lot of people are thinking of "the good old days when the living was easy." Those days had plenty of bad times too.

Betty Boop

ICE CREAM DAY !!!!!

Never used this color=don't know what to call it.  Just back in for Balcony Time.  Sun is still hiding.  I was glad to see the Canada Geese  family this now.  They cut quite a picture floating in a straight line with Papa in the lead and Mom bring up the end, babies   in between.  Hard to tell that they are the "babies" any more.  They are almost as big as mom & Pop.  Any way they made their way up the Meadow and are feeding happily.  I saw Bluebirds.  The house has been moved out of my sight.  I suppose to give them better flight pattern.  So I did not seem them grow up. 

We got some new instructions on lifting our options today.  As they said "baby steps."  I appreciate that.  I just hope no one goes crazy and not cross the rules at this point.  Being careful is important as we are in uncharted times.  But at some point we must pull back.  hope we are successful.  Meals will still be delivered for another two weeks, but then pick up for us at a 6 foot distance.  We will slowly get there I believe.  We must BELIEVE. 

Betty Boop
P.S.  I have my 1946 CD playing. It just played "our" song as Truman and I called it. THE OLD LAMPLIGHTER.  We would sit in SMITH PARK  downtown and "visit"  On the way home from our nightly date.  We played it often at the Café on Capitol Street where we had coffee. You may not even know the song, but the words meant something to  us.

HUMP DAY

Hump day in the business world.  Means middle of week. I can't believe it is Wednesday already.  In some ways, it is slow, but others it goes along o. k.  I was just on the Balcony.  It is so quiet.  No birds making small talk, nobody walking or fishing  Maybe it is just the clouds.  A promise by the weather man that that too will change and we will have some good old sunshine.  Of course here in the South, humidity will creep into the forecast.  Weather always gives us change and something to talk about.  I saw a neighbor in the hall waiting for laundry to  come out.  She was sitting in the hallway outside the laundry room, as I delivered mine and Bitsy's daily trash next door to trash room (6 feet away)   She invited me to play games in the Bubble with others.  I can't get that close to others without worry.  They are going to wear mask, but, I am not a game player of any kind anyway.  So I passed that up.  I do love the exercise program on SCV TV 18 every morning and then I walk the halls two times a day.  I just had to walk down one day to see the Rose Garden.  Beautiful lilies of all kind are blooming.  Even the Easter Lilies.  They were late because Easter came early.  They are not on the calendar I guess. Well it is getting close to lunch delivery.  I like that.

Betty Boop

SECOND CUP

Second cup running a little late.  Things keep stopping me.  Here I am. C-Spire is coming at 2'oclock to hopefully get my phone going.  This whole thing has been nothing but mystery. I switched to  c-spire.  They have a plan here at SCV.  I have had trouble with AT&T. This plan will save me a little money too.    All in a days work, I guess.  I don't know why   I expect life to be trouble free.  I am not promised that.  I  do wish I could have a smoother road and not as many bumps. Exercise on the SCV  TV channel 18 is helping me stay focused.  Many other blessing flow each day.  Why do I worry? Can't I just be thankful?  Yes I can.

Betty Boop

LOT GOING ON

Busy Monday so far.  You do know Monday is "wash day."  Needed socks and gowns and shirts washed.  Was pleased to find no one in the laundry room.  They are in the dryer now. so I am resting.  That laundry does take a lot out of a person.  Just that short walk down the hall can get you tired.  Then you have to lift those dirties in the machine, fish out quarters and start it up, making sure the temp is right.  Whew!! I have to sit down.  Just kidding.  You know we do have it better than the ladies of long age.  Well not that long ago.  We have come a long way --fast.  Seems we are taking a step backward now with all the unknowns we face.  But I bet even some things like doing laundry will change.  We are living in a history making time.  Some day our grandchildren or even great grands will have to study the history we are living through now.  Some of our own kids are also living through strange times. I guess we are always making history.  Great thinker-I am.  Had a beautiful Mother's Day when all three of my girls did ZOOM.  It was so good to talk them as especially when I could see their faces.  Very special.

Betty Boop

HAAPPY MOTHERS'S DAY

What a beautiful day it is.  Today would have been also my mother's birthday.  I miss her.  I was thinking about her yesterday.  She and Daddy lived through the Great Depression with me as a small girl and I sure did not understand what they were going through at the time.  But Mother's have a way of protecting their young.  All humans and mothers of all kind have that instinct. God is good.  It has been a great pleasure for me to be a mother of three perfect girls.  I am proud of that and hope I had a little to do with starting them on the right path.!  It takes a lot of love and patience to do it right.  We are going to ZOOM this afternoon.  Mother and daughters.  Should be fun.

Betty Boop

DAY OF FIXING

Some days are not like others.  Well, none are really the same, but I had double issues today. A night spent without heat was not good, especially when the temps dropped.  I found an old gown  and an extra blanket. One for Bitsy also and still slept chilly.  Got it back on mid day and am so grateful since it has turned so cool.   My phone is still out and they tell me it will Monday till it is back.-----------I picked the phone up just now to check it and it is working again. WOW!! Don't  know what happened, but I will just enjoy while it is working.  Strange.  Well, one of my hearing aids is out and my coffee pot still leaks, guess I can live with those for a while.   My daughters are going to ZOOM  with me Sunday afternoon.  Can't wait to "see' them.  Hope I wont look too bad. This hair is getting to be a problem.

Betty Boop

EARLY START

Maid coming at 8:30, so that means I must "pick up" stuff and get ready for her.  Not the regular one today so I must put Bitsy in carrier because the maid is afraid of her.  Ha!  what a hoot.  Afraid of Bitsy?  It is the other way around.  I wait till the last minute and have everything in place before I let Bitsy out of her room for the day.  She would look at the carrier and run hide under the bed. That is trouble for sure.  Oh the things I do for the sake of Bitsy.  But to get my cleaning done is a must these days.  I could not mop. sweep or vacuum anymore.  So sad in a way and really O. K. in other way. 

I will sit in the very sanitized  Bubble, drink coffee and read till the job is done.  Takes a little planning, but I have little to do these days.  Oh yes, my Kindle is working so good.  I have a good book going and three back up ones.  That should hold me for a while.  I am blessed.

Betty Boop

ANOTHER BEAUTY

Thank you Lord for this beautiful morning.  We had a first class parade yesterday at 3'oclock. Not the usual around the campus with just 2 or 3 people who work in the offices.  Several golf carts decorated to the hilt.  With resident drivers (wearing mask of course) caring banners of encouragement.  Horns and music and waves and smiles  A photographer followed taking pictures of us on our balcony.  Many with flags and signs and clapping.  My it was the 4th of July early.  What a boost of moral.  

Can't top that?  Well it is still ICDE CREAM DAY!!

Betty Boop 


    

BIRD WAR

I feed the birds.  Should not have started it.  They make a mess.  Mr. Blackbird is trouble.  He comes with his feathers all ruffled and plays the part of a "bully" to the hilt.  He even runs his mate off till he gets his fill.  Poor little sparrows have a hard time getting any crumbs.  That is what I feed them, crumbs.  They love the cornbread. Some people are like Mr. B.  They come to any situation with their mind made up and bully their way till they win.  I haven't met anybody lately like that.  In fact I haven't met anybody new or old lately.  Same old thing everyday.  Kind of gets old after 7 or more weeks.  Would enjoy even a "bully."  I used to feed the birds on Riverwood.  The Goldfinch was a favorite.  So pretty to watch the beautiful gold color emerge.  They kept me busy filling the feeders.  I just write what I see before me and make  up stories about what I see and think.

Well have a happy day and watch out for the "BULLIES."

Betty (no bully) Boop

PEACE-LOVE-HOPE-JOY-

These are red hearts made of construction paper that were given to us at the beginning of the pandemic.  Most put them on their front door as instructed.  As I walk through the halls I see most still there.  Some have slipped and curled (just like us) but they are still hanging there.  I think I am slipping a little and sort of curling  somewhat.  Who can blame us all for that.  But the sun is still shinning and there is still hope and love-now let us soon feel peace and joy.  That is all I am going to say about that,as Forest Gump said.  I still like that movie. 

I haven't seen the brave but arrogant  Canada Goose family since their parade up the center of the Lake.  Oh dear what could have happened?  Don't really want to know.  Hope all is well.  Bitsy is feeling the social distancing thing.  She loves people.  Since no one is allowed inside the door, she misses people.  Every chance she gets, she tries to slip out the door.  I have chased her down the hall two times in the last 3 days.  She heads toward the Bubble, so I know I could catch her, but what a bother to do that.  That Bitsy. Is she worth the trouble?  Of course she is.

Betty Boop

LET US GET STARTED

Good start .  Thanked the Lord for a restful night.  Good breakfast of oatmeal with strawberries. toast with turkey bacon, juice and coffee.  I have a few problems to solve this morning so I am glad to feel reasonably well. 

I wrote another new poem.  Haven't got the time to post it now, but later I will.  Need to go to SCV LIVE on channel 18 (only see here)  and get my day started right.  Must see if there is any new news for us.

Betty Boop

GET YOUR DUCKS IN A ROW

No not your ducks, Mr. & Mrs. Canada geese who have taken up residence at SCV.  The maintenance crew look for nest and sad to say destroy eggs to keep them from taking over.  Well they missed a nest to the joy and glee of this couple.  I saw them with papa goose proclaiming, in his annoying voice, victory yesterday.  I looked out to see what the noise was.  It looked like a long gator floating in the middle of the Lake.  With Pop in lead of 7, yes 7  babies geese with mom bringing up a protective rear.  My how they strutted and went the length of the Lake.  Now they will be permanent residents.  I understand they stay where they are hatched.  So they will, unless they are captured and moved to a better home.  I doubt that will happen.  There is too much else for them to take care of now.  So this may be a happy ending according to who you are.  I wonder where they could hide till the babies were old enough to swim?  They appeared to be half grown, big enough that the turtles can't harm them.  The story made the Villager.  So did my last poem about how my hair is growing.  When I walked yesterday outside in front.  I passed two "girls" who liked my poem.  Mary Ann asked for another one for the June issue.  Think I have an idea, just waiting for it to "jell." 

Betty (very chatty) today.

OLD MOVIES

As you have found out, anything to watch is permissible.  Old movies were pretty lame according to new ones.  I notice the language is different in a lot of ways.  In my day, the word "swell" was used frequently.  I started to thinking if it is really is a word.  My big old Webster's is at my side when I write.  Still don't always get it right.  But swell is a word  with many meanings of course.  The slang meaning is what I was looking for.  It means :first rate, excellent, a generalized epithet of approval.  So when you said someone was swell it was a complement.  Also if you were said to have a swelled head-an exaggerated notion of one's own worth. or conceitedness. Wow!! I like the first meaning.  So have  a "swell" day.  I will use it that way.

Betty Boop





















websters is a constant when I write. 

FRIDAY

Good news from SCV LIVE  on TV18.  The exercise room where all the bikes and other exercise equipment is kept will open on Monday with restrictions of course.  It is such a popular room to many.  They will offer it by appointment only  Two persons at a time for 45 minutes.  Wear mask and leave 6 feet space from each other.  9am till 3pm.  What a wonderful break in rules.  I have a feeling we will see more in the near future.  Exercise is more important than ever.  Many more are walking due to nice weather.  I walk in the hall the full length of my building two time a day and do stretching from the TV.  Still I need to move more.  They say" if you don't use it-you lose it."  Another old  saying. I sometime think I talk that way too much. 

I think I am having red beans and rice with sausage for lunch.  Can't remember too well if that is right.  I know the workers in food service are getting tired of this new way to serve us, but I kind of like it, since I have gotten used to it.  I am planning to cook on Saturday and will tell you about it later.      I worked out a way to get papers to Mr. T. & Jan.  Need them both to  help on a few things.  Someone will come pick them up, take them to the front gate and Jan will pick them up when I call her.  Clever?  Many ways to keep afloat!!

Betty Boop