PERFECT WEATHER

 Perfect on the Balcony.  50 degrees and no wind, plenty of sunshine.  Yesterday even though it was a trip to my dentist, I did enjoy a driveway-car visit with Sophie and Paul.  Little pocket of fun. thanks to Amy.  My it was good to see them.  We enjoyed talking and just looking at each other.  First time since the pandemic. Used to see them most Sundays for lunch and I really have missed that.  They are doing good and both working at home, and like that. 

Dentist was mostly a success.  She found a small spot to fill and I have to go back next month.  Oh, well could have been worse.  This little spot should be stopped before it causes any trouble. 

The Lake looked beautiful this morning.  Like a mirror, with no wind.  Smooth except for two ducks  who were having fun skimming and making little waves-just small ones.  I guess the Hummers will be  leaving soon for warmer places.  I have enjoyed them this season.  They will be back.  Aren't they amazing little creatures?   

Betty Boop 

BIG DAY

Big day, I wish I did not have. Well that was not very grateful.  I am glad for this beautiful, crisp, sunshiny day. but what I have to do is not what I want to do.  Dentist of course.  Why do I hate it so?  Childhood memories are not good.  They have come a long way since I was a little scared girl..  Oh!  the sound of that drill lingers so.   Maybe I will get lucky.  I brush three or four times a day and try to take good care, but these old teeth are getting old. 

Enough of that !!  The faithful walkers were out briskly walking to keep warm.  The sun will warm them soon and the day will be one of those great Fall days that you wish would stay a while.  Yesterday, went well with tub drain  cleaning. My service man did a good job and cleaned up his mess.  Great!!  That helps. Enough of this subject also.  Since I  can't think of anything pleasant to write- I will sign off for today.  Better tomorrow!!

Betty Boop

MONDAY

 New week.  Let's do it!!  I am Booster for this week.  Starting off with a bang.  My tub has been running slooooow  for some time and I have been putting off calling for help.  After all, how easy is that to do?  Just put it off.  I decided last night I would call this morning and get the job done.  I am waiting till I can get presentable and call.  They come so fast to fix things, I must be ready before I put in a request.  Another good thing about SCV. 

Another good thing about today, they are serving a hot dog for one of the choices. .What would you choose for your entree'?  Chicken & dumplings, Pesto Salmon., or......Ta ! Da! -- Grilled Hot Dog with all the toppings?  You know my choice. I will get Spinach & Harvest Beets to balance it.  Ha Ha!!

Betty Boop

Betty Boop   

SUNDAY ,SUNDAY

My, My, how the weeks seem to roll into one.  Can't explain how to feel.  Yet, it is slow also. I was lazy yesterday and did not do the things I planned.  I will do better today. My Ladies Of The Walk were out early.  My Big Hat Lady has changed her hat gear.  Gone is the flower pot hat and in it's place is a kind of bandana scarf thing.  Can't tell exactly  what it is. but it covers her head.  Maybe she has bad hair days?, maybe she is bald?  and wears this instead of wig?  Who knows?  Not me.  She still wears her gloves.  I think she has some kind of skin condition.  Forgive me for wondering.  She can really step out and I applaud her for that.  Something to look forward to--- Dentist Tuesday.  Yeh!!  I do not like to go to the Dentist.  Who does? Hope it is just for a cleaning.  Church today.  Will I ever go back to normal Church?  Still a little afraid to go in person.  Thanks for being able to go on line.

Betty Boop

MEMORIES

 How they linger. Well some do and thank goodness some  don't.  I thought of my Mother yesterday as I got energy to searched  my cedar chest to find some old friends that I could wear again. My memory of her did not include clothes but how in the Spring she would get lots of energy to clean.  She washed lace curtains, all the little china "things" she had on every surface.  Little crochet "doiles"  she made.  Everything till she was satisfied and  tired. I remember how fresh everything smelled.  I felt tired after searching to see what I could wear in hopes I would not have to go shopping. Can't do much except online.  Some of that works but going and really looking is better.  I decided I was good to go, as I had added a few new things last winter.  Even a coat that I have never worn, since we had a mild winter,  I wonder what this one will be?  Hope is what we always have.  Hope for better things to come. Saturdays and Sundays are always lonesome and long.

Betty Boop

CLOUDY AND COOL

 I  braved it anyway.  65 degrees and rather cloudy, but I miss my time on Balcony.  My friends the "walkers" miss it too.  Today they were present and walking with purpose.  I guess they walked in the halls yesterday.  I did.  Cats know what to do on rainy and cloudy days.  Bitsy spent the day trying to find the best spot to nap.  She moved a lot.  I put her in her carrier as Barbara cleaned yesterday. To make it easy for maid to do her job.  Altho she does mot mind  Bitsy. Since Bitsy got out a while ago, I don't take a chance.  Bitsy just takes what I hand out, she is a good natured cat.  One of the best I have ever had.  She loves me and I love her.  On another note of animals, Resident Egret was disturbed by the walkers this morning.  "How dare they, to get into my space!.",  so he seemed to say this morning.  Very private creature. seems to like to be alone.  Things are easing here.  None in isolation.  We have not had a single case in my building.  And very few anywhere else.  Thanks to much effort on SCV's part.  Bless them, I am so blessed.

Betty Boop

RAIN RAIN

 I look out from the window at the rain. A lot is promised.  We do need some.  I opened the sliding door to the Balcony and left the screen closed so Bitsy could smell the rain.  Smells good and I hope it does not get her nose to run and eyes to water.  But she was excited when a big gaggle  of Canada Geese flew right over our balcony.  My they are big and loud.  She did not move at all, just looked as they flew over.  No walkers this morning. It would be fun to see them walking in the rain.  They are so dedicated and I  would not be surprised if some brave it.  I like a rainy day.  Everything almost stops or slows.  What will I do today?  I am just waiting to see. Maybe I will just stop and go slow.  Hey that is my "norm" anyway.

Betty Boop

MISTAKE

 I sure misjudged the temp on the Balcony.  67 and wind blowing is not the time to wear a short summer robe. Cools your coffee fast and also your old body too.  We are cheered to be opening up a little here.  Gov. Reeves lifted very slowly and we are glad to appreciate some new openings here too.  Happy Hour-not one of my things, but to some it is a joy.  Library is open again.  Whee!!  Bingo, Morning Stretch. Hand & Foot card games. Yoga,  more people to watch movies. Now you understand, this is not all like it was.  Still mask. But more openings and more socializing is so important when this place comes alive (a little.)  Still no outsiders except when very necessary. We are so taken care of in a very considerate way, I do not complain.  I heard one lady ,not a friend, say "I am not worried as some are.  I don't do all that stuff. "  She did have a mask on, but I did not get on the elevator with her.  I do respect the rules, as I am happy to say-all most everyone  does. Makes sense to realize those in the know are right and know more than me.

BETTY BOOP

out of order

 I mean my routine is out of order.  Maintenance is changing air filters and checking trouble call in cords this morning.  Madison  (my building) started at 8.  Now that does not mean they will be here then, so you have to be ready.  They really don't relish the idea of rolling a little old lady or man out of bed, so they can't tell you a time they will come knocking at your door.   I got up at 6 and did the most important first.  Feed Bitsy, , clean her "room", take a shower and dress.  My that hurts to do all that first.  I did it.  Now I am enjoying the favorites.  Breakfast, devotional, chat on Blog and a second cup of coffee on Balcony.  Also strip my bed for laundry pick up.  My, I have been busy early.  It can still be done.

 It is almost 9 and they are not at my apartment yet--but I am ready.  Bitsy looks puzzled but she will survive I hope.  

With clean sheets and towels and systems all on go, I am a lucky dude today.

BETTY BOOP

LITTLE NIPPY

 Yes "NIPPY".  66 degrees and wind blowing a little.  Slowed the walking crowd a bit.  I saw a couple, man and his lady.  Looked to be in their 70's.  Both wearing shorts--brrrr.  Walking briskly.  You bet!  My half biscuit with honey along with coffee was good on the Balcony.  Understand the egg and bacon was eaten inside along with juice, an orange and many, many pills.  I am all set now, so what else will I do today.  Laundry for one thing.  Hope it is not on all my neighbors mind today.  After all Monday is official "wash day" isn't it?  Things have changed since that was true. You see I have little to write this morning and I am just putting off getting to doing something constructive.  But what is more important than writing my thoughts this morning?  It starts my day.  Of course next is talking to the Lord with devotion and Bible.  Then, I am ready for the day.

BETTY BOOP

BEAUTIFUL DAY IN NEIGHBORHOOD

 I needed Mr. Roger's sweater this morning.  Remember him?  So calm and happy?  I loved that he was consistent and methodical.  You knew what to expect. Life is not  really that way.  I had unexpected FUN yesterday when I got to "break"  out and go to Jan's beautiful screened porch with Amy and take the mask off (outside you see) and talk for about an hour and half.  Just to talk to someone without the mask, really impressed me.  We discussed a lot of things, and I noticed most was happy memories of the past, and not our worries of today.  Refreshing and good.  Camping when they were children, I was glad to learn, really stayed with them.  We did not know it was something they would remember with pleasure.  Truman and I were trying to give them travel on-a-budget.  Turns out it stayed with us too. Even though we traveled  many ways, camping has been one  we remember the most.  We had a lot of fun and hope to visit that way some more.  Looks like we are not out of the woods yet and this will last a while longer. 

Well, it is Sunday again-time for Church.  I am getting used to three sermons on Sunday.  Lot of things to think about.  That is good.

BETTY BOOP

COLD AGAIN

Cold again.  63 or 68 depending on who is reporting.  I think it is time to break out the long winter robe to be able to sit outside on Balcony.  A thick coffee cup would be in order too.  Don't have anything like that to keep coffee warm.  Oh well, what else is new?  I know, I have a fun thing to look forward to for today.  A. is picking me up at 10 and we are going to sit on J's screened porch and visit.  Being outside (sort of) we can take our mask off!!  What a treat.  However, I hate to let my girls see how this virus thing has affected my looks.  I seem to have aged somewhat.  Maybe they have too.  That is not as important as getting to see them and talk in person.  I am glad I have a flannel shirt still in closet, as I bet it will feel good.  Sun is out and it will be warmer by mid morning.  

Tell you details later.

Betty Boop

COLD!!!!!!

Yes cold.  I did not stay long.  Coffee got cold too fast. I have noticed  the crows are active.  I think they are funny.  They seem to hold long conversations with others in different trees.  Always sound so rude.  I guess that is the voice they were given and they usually seem happy to use it.  Imagination again and not very really good information.  I stayed long enough to see only one walker.  I will call her MISS WHITE PANTS WITH BLUE SHIRT.  Because that seems to be her walking attire. Always.  

I don't like the lunch for today and plan to make my own.  I think, for sometime I give in at the last and just go with it.  I make such a mess in my little kitchen and have to clean it up.  Bitsy refuses to help and acts like a guest and does NO chores.

Fall is really in the air and I must see what kind of warmer "rags" I have  to wear.  No shopping for months and I just wonder what I have packed away.  My big cedar chest, I love, because of it's history.  Made from a large cedar tree that fell many years ago on  the farm where Truman grew up.  It made several chest because it was so big.  Just imagine.  

Betty Boop 

BACK AGAIN

 I seem to be more  off than on.  My good friend maintenance man Ethan, (who loves my cat), came to look at my laptop.  He said he is not a fan of laptops.  Well I am not a fan of mine.  I only have it to save space.  But if it comes to  dependability.  I may change.  Probably not.

I bought a baby doll yesterday at the sale.  It has a very bald head.  I tried to remember where I had seen one before.   After a while I remembered. Cabbage Patch dolls.!! People stood in line to buy them.  You could buy everything for them.  Then they put out the baby. She is cute and sweet.  I will put her in the Mystery Chair later.  Right now she is snuggled with the Cat Doll and the Sock Monkey, and looks content.  And am happy to have her.  

Betty Boop

P.S. They had two Cabbage Patch dolls for sale.  Another lady snapped them up saying how her daughter had one and she was just remembering how she loved it and took it to College with her. We all treasure our memories of our children.

OFF AGAIN

 II don't understand this computer.  If it keeps messing up, I will just ditch it for a new laptop. (maybe). Anyway, it is working now.  I went to th BIG CLOSET SALE this morning.  I do miss looking and shopping, so it was fun.  Spent $3.  It was very interesting how we had to wait 6 feet apart and they let 10 in at a time.  It is a large room so it was safe.  Stuff I did not need, but got it anyway. I bought a small bald baby doll.  So sweet and cute.  It will go in the little chair in the hall from time to time.  I bought a little white cream pitcher to add to my collection (someone one day will probably  add that to another sale.  What goes around comes around.  Two decorative straw dolls to add to one of my table creations some day.  Be prepared is a good motto. Anway it is all in fun and adds to the Christmas Fund for employees.  Have'nt heard yet the outcome of sales.  From the looks of the crowd, I hope it was a success.

Betty Boop 

FELT NICE ON BALCONY

 Rose color!!  How pretty.  Sun is up but it feels nice and cool.  Two new walkers.  Glad to see new, as the "heard" is getting thinner.  Walking with purpose, the tall man went swiftly by.  A tall blonde lady went the other way. They need to get together.  Still old faithful ones to watch too.  I am "Counting Flowers On The Wall." as the old country song goes.  Remember The Statler Brothers?  Have to like gospel country to remember them. Even I have to admit that a little of that goes a long way. So Be It.

Jan brought, among other things, Sugar-Free-Chocolates!! My what a treat.  I will be careful and make them last. My silly computer gets crazy sometime.  I had to redo as it reverted to small black and white.  Could be me.  I seem to revert also.  Telling you random things.  Some you already know.  I think I will go back to "counting flowers on the wall."  Hey,  there are no flowers on my wall. That was in our first house we built, when wallpaper was sooo popular.  Every wall was flowers.  I loved it then.  Need some to count now.

Betty Boop

STORM A BREWING

 Sally is her name. Cute name, but she promises to not be so cute.  I believe if I lived on the Gulf Coast, I would consider moving.  They have been hit hard lately.  It felt cool and breezy  on Balcony, but since I came inside the sun is out.  Go figure.  I started thinking about home made veg. soup.  I have made many a big pot of the wonderful brew in my time.  I still think I will prepare to make it again. Some day soon.  I have  to gather the makings. Don't have many little packets of leftovers in the freezer  as I used to.  But you can put it together almost as good with cans and frozen stuff.  I think a little "love" added is what makes it good.  My Mother made the best of all.  It was made usually with a "free" soup bone from the butcher.  Little meaty and with lots of flavor.  Are you hungry yet? Her soup would brewed  all morning and when it finally was "soup" and with hot cornbread from the oven, buttered, it was worth the wait.  Two servings was in order.  Dream on-I seem to make it sound better than it really was.  Memories, as they age take on lovely little images.  Right?

Let us go and make some soup.  Or does that sound like a lot of work?

Betty Boop

I thought this color was a pretty shade of purple, but it turned out kind of dark,  sorry.

Back with size and color.  Don't understand.  Sometime I think this little monster of a lap top has a mind of it's own.  Betty (baffled) Boop

GET ON WITH IT

 MISS BIG HAT went by. MISS HANDS BEHIND HER BACK too.  So I will go inside and write.  My Blog is giving me trouble.  Can't change the font size or get color.  Oh, me/  Why does the one thing I love to do each morning,( write), have to give me trouble.  As dumb as I am. I need help.  

What was breakfast?  Good old frozen waffles.  Remember before frozen?  It was an ordeal to mix batter and pour into the waffle maker.  Had to wait your turn.  I am sure they tasted better then.  They were special then.  Did not have them so often.  I guess the freezer changed a lot of things.  We don't think about what used to be often--till you get 93 and live a lot in the past.  

Today is Truman's birthday.  Remember.

Betty Boop  

 Not sure this went through.  Here it is again

NEED SOME CHEER?

1. By Dot Ellis

Once on this very Hall.

I met a merry little man.

He was just 3 feet tall.

Startled me, I almost ran.

He said, "I came back for another dance.

For we had danced before.

He took my hand and did we "prance" !!!

And then we danced some more.

Music stopped, he took his leave.

If this story you believe,

Meet me in this Hall.

And we will do a "jig" for you all.

My way of sending blog has changed and I am getting used to anew way.  Hope it goes this time.  Betty Boop

NEED SOME CHEERE?

 Hope you like my new poem.  My editor loved it, so she said.  She needs the material for the VILLAGER. Here goes.                         NEED SOME CHEER?

By Dot Ellis

Once on this very Hall,

I met a merry little man

He was just 3 feet tall.

Startled, I almost ran.

He said, I  came for another dance."

For we had danced before.

He took my hand, and did we prance!!

And then we danced some more.

Music stopped, he took his leave.

If you this story believe,

Meet me in this Hall,

And we will do a jig for all.

CHEERS EVERYONE  !!!!!!

Oh well, better tomorrow, Betty Boop

PHIL AND J. J.

  So a report on those little  plants I have rooted.  J. J. is still growing and so is his pot-mate Phil.  Phil came back from a real old plant that I thought I lost.  And J. J. is from Amy's Jade plant named Little Man.  Yes we are crazy sometime.  A new pot is really full of some that broke off of Little Man.  They, I am happy to say, are really growing fast too.  They like the Balcony like I do. 

I wrote that silly little poem yesterday.  The one that has been chasing it's tail in my mind for days.  Except the last verse is bugging me.  I know what I want it to say, but it wont quiet jell.  I put it up and it is resting.  Soon, soon, soon, it will come together. It is kind of silly,  but we need a little silly just now. We could also use a little rain.

Betty Boop 

WHEN BANANNA WONT DO

  Even when a ripe banana is just not what you want on the oatmeal.  If I had strawberries-that  would be good, but I don't have them.  And the blueberries were frozen. Ever tried lowly peanut butter?  Tablespoon stirred into while it cooks.  Yummmmmy.  They have been offering servings of it in small packets along with the butter and so forth. I have a nice supply horded   I pick it up because,  human that I am-it is free.  Well I pay for it in the end I know.  But so be it.  I had a half of a delightful orange all cut up for me.  Juice, coffee and to top it off a piece of whole wheat toast with  a little honey dribbles on.  I say a little to make it o. k.  Now that was a different kind of breakfast.  Looking for different.  I saw an employee walking.  A lady who works behind one of the many desk jobs.  Good for her.  Of course there came  Louis on his golf cart, pulling his ever ready sweeper.  I tease him about liking to drive it.  It looks like fun for him.  Who would not just love to pull that thing around the Lake?

Bitsy got in trouble yesterday.  Always curious about what is going on while I eat at my little gate-leg table, she tried to jump from a chair that was not close enough.  Landed on the edge and brought the scarf and lamp with her as she landed dazed on the floor.  I was afraid she hurt herself as she limped to my bed and under it.  Later after I cleaned up the coffee she spilled, she came creeping out looking sorry--no limp thank goodness.  Did she learn something?  I doubt it.  That coffee smelled good.  Have to start pouring her a cup too.

Betty Boop

EGG-IN-HOLE

Favorite breakfast.  Well one of my favorites.  I like breakfast food.  I have heard of a book that has old sayings --   and their meanings.  Wish I could read one.  I could really be a "bore" then.  I am sure my children and grand children do a little "snicker" at my old sayings.  I do wish I could gather around a family table with them and listen to them talk.  I am always amazed at the speed they travel each day and the many ideas, and places they go.  I don't have to talk--just listen.  

Big Closet sale is being planned!!  We must make some more Christmas money for our employees Christmas fund.  They have been so faithful and kind and hard working.  I support them with a generous donation each Christmas.  Talking about Christmas already.  My old hands are too stiff to do a project and my eyes are getting old too.  I can't make a gift this year for my friends.  I will miss that.  Every year since I have lived here has been fun and full filling to make something with my hands.  The last two years, A & J have had to jump to my rescue when I got in over my head.  Maybe I will just sit this one out.  Maybe a bought Christmas card will have to do.  SO BE IT.
Betty Boop

LABOR DAY

Labor Day lunch here at SCV was nice.  I chose Tequila Lime, Shrimp!!I don't now what tequila  taste like, but I did taste the lime.  I had a dozen plump medium size (though they were advertised as jumbo),they were very good.  I'll take them.  I do like shrimp any way.  Labor 
day  was put in place by the government in 1894, according to Mr. Google.  So much was written about it.  I gathered that labor vs. government has not changed much.  We still go around and around.  That is our way.  We are lucky to live where this is possible.  Even though it gets dirty sometime.  That's America----long live America.!!  I wonder what National Day it is today?  You can declare it anything.  Just don't get Congress involved.

Not much of excitement going on here today.  Guess I will have to make my own.  Lets do laundry!!

Betty Boop

LET THE SUN SHINE IN

Remember that sweet song?  "Oh let the sun shine in, face it with a grin.  Open up your heart and let the sun shine in."  ??  Not so easy sometime.  But it is a beautiful sun shinny day.  Watched the parade go by. Even Louis with his sidewalk sweeper.  He thinks, "How do the geese make such a mess?"  He is a good and faithful worker.

I thought of Linda this morning as I prepared my breakfast.  She taught me this little trick.  She used it when she was working and in a hurry.  Make a small bowl of instant  grits (I am not opposed to instant) break a soft boiled egg in grits and stir.  Easy and good.  I had turkey bacon, melon, toast and coffee of course.  Nice breakfast? It will hold me till our big Labor Day lunch.  I will tell you about that tomorrow.

Betty Boop

SHIVER ME TIMBERS !!!!

It  is 68 degrees on the Balcony.  How great it felt.  MISS WEAR SHORTS was almost running to warm up.  Wrong day for shorts, but there she is all dressed in blue.  I do love Fall. Kind of a comforting feeling of drawing in and finding your own space.  Hey we have been doing that all summer.  We  are really mixed up.  I have a silly little poem that has been running around in my head forever.  Can't find an opening to come out.  Maybe today.  

My  whole wheat waffle, sugar-free syrup, turkey bacon, half grapefruit. juice and coffee set real well this morning.  Drove my Bitsy Boo crazy to smell the bacon.  She got none.  Can't get that started.  Church and lunch, read some good books, nap and walk--on my list for today.

Betty Boop

FREENZY FROM BALCONY

My neighbors (3) have a Humming Bird War going on.  I have never seen them in such numbers.  Fighting and feeding so much that they are refilling  feeders, one  told me 3 times a day.  They will soon be migrating and moving way south.  I remember on one camping trip seeing them at the Royal Gorge.  In great numbers, what a sight to remember.  Many are walking this morning.  Nice before the sun breaks through.  One man walker was having trouble keeping up with his quick step little lady.  I'll call them QUICK STEP COUPLE.  My fishing neighbor was fishing, again.  It is his passion.  Nice to walk out your door with your well supplied little cart and just throw your hook in and be; I think the most lucky one.  Big fish he catches, just for the excitement. then lets them go.

Saturdays and Sundays are the hardest and lonely too.  I will make the most of it and change the school display to Fall.  Get to unpack my sweet little racoons!!

Betty Boop 

ZOOM-ZOOM-ZOOM !!!!

Now wasn't that fun.  I got to talk to and gaze  at my three beautiful daughters yesterday.  How amazing that ZOOM thing is.  I even let Bitsy look.  Though she was not impressed.  Saw one of Linda's cat too.  We talked the set up limit time  and still was not done.  Jan attached another visit and we talked some more.  Was a good day all day.

Had egg over light, turkey bacon, half grapefruit, toast, juice and then of course coffee  to top it off on the balcony.  Got a little warm, so I did not stay long.  Not much to look at and too, I was fighting a wasp!!  Mean little insects!!.  I let him have my space this morning.  

Betty Boop   

HONEY

Honey, sweet from the bees. Nick-name for some wives or sweeties.  I always considered it kind of old fashioned since I remember my daddy calling my mother honey.  Well anyway I had a little "dab" of it on my wonderful SCV biscuit this morning and it was sooooo good.  A little bit goes a long way.  Bad enough that I had a biscuit.  I will live I guess, with honey on my tongue. 
Looks like rain from my Balcony. Weather man dared to say cool weather in the forecast for next week.  Surprised?  Well it is September even though we are a little mixed in time. MISS BIKER WITH A FLAG ON BACK just rolled by. Glad to see her. My sleep pattern has changed.  I used to wake at 6 --now 6:30.  I miss some of early walkers.  Thirty minutes makes a difference.  Bitsy is dancing for breakfast and me too when I am a little late.  SO BE IT.  We all have problems.  Will go now and solve a few.

Betty Boop 

GOOD MORNING FOLKS

Resident Egret looked very elegant as he flew low over the Lake just now.  I have liked watching him ever since I have been living here.  I guess he is not as lonely as I have thought, but I wonder if he has a family.  Jan has seen a small one at her lake with maybe a mother.  But I have never seen a small one here.  I also saw a Blue Heron fly by this morning. Rare to see one here. I think why I love to watch the Lake and it's many residents is that the world seems alright and keeps on turning.  Sometime I just wonder if it is churning so wildly and out of sorts that we will just all fall off.  What a thought, I must just calm down and trust that we are not  really in control and we must just strengthen our Faith.  

Hey back to earth.  I must get a haircut.  That really does wonders for women.  That and my Diabetic Made French Toast I just inhaled--it was so good.

Betty Boop

RUNNING LATE

As you see it is after 8.  Had one of those nights when I woke in the middle of night and could not go back  to sleep.  Ever happen to you? What to do but just get up and read.  I have plenty good book, thanks to daughter #3.  She picks some good ones. belongs to Book Club and all. Thanks to her.  I read for an hour and went back to bed and to sleep.  Made up that hour by sleeping an hour late.  You lose some-and gain some.  Sounds fair?  Not really.  It throws me off routine, being a Senior you know.   We love routine.  At least I do.  Bitsy was late for her breakfast too.  She took it in stride and said, oh well at      least it is here now.  I cut time on Balcony short. Just as well for me too- the LOVE BUGS are out there, loving.  Poor things, I feel sorry for them. I guess there is purpose for everything, be it human or something else.  

Maybe I will cut the chit chat and get down to the business of the day, whatever that is/

Betty Boop