TEA TIME

You may remember my 94th birthday.  I still love to check out that one from the Memory Bank.  My girls and" many others made it "one to remember."  A huge bag of gifts contained many wonderful things.  One was this beautiful hand made pottery tea cup.  Grey, tall, larger at the top as it tapers to bottom.  Crafted with a small slit at the rim to hang your tea bag on.  Very crafty, and it works!! No more loosing your tea bag string.  Any way, I have gotten a habit of between 3 and 4 in the afternoon to feel a dip in my energy.  Afternoon tea in the Bubble, with a small snack of cheese and cracker or left over rye toast heated or some small something that is handy, really picks me up.  A time in the day when activity is slow, and a time to reflect on the day. Kind of picks me up and puts ,me back on track.   I was just sent back from the Balcony as the rain is peppering up too close.  I did get to finish my coffee. I love a rainy day.

BETTY BOOP      P.S. Did I tell you I am a new spokeswoman for TREEPIGGS  TEA CO.  ?  I am just kidding.  There tea Green tea is wonderful.  Try it sometime  

 

71 DEGREES??

Summer time for sure.  I had thoughts of a good fresh cup of coffee at breakfast.  I was opening a fresh can of Kroger's Breakfast Blend. Measured it out and dumped it into coffee pot and started the procedure.  Only  -- to my amazement,   there sat the filter holder on counter, waiting.  So coffee grounds went everywhere, except where they should go- in a filter,  Not exactly a way to begin the day with eyes not open yet.  But with oatmeal, with blueberries, one half fresh lovely  grapefruit, one glass of fruit drink, with  many pills, Rye toast with turkey bacon, and the ever-loving fresh cup of coffee. What a reward for such a trying time to began the day.  

BETTY (fumbling this morning) BOOP  

 

GREY SKIES

I write in grey because the sky is that color.  Also, though the sky is grey---Great is thy faithfulness.  Gracie Bassett played the piano here yesterday.  One of the songs she  played was that great old hymn. Her whole program was beautiful.   It was her program from her Senior Piano Recital. Only 17 and her performance was great.  Enjoyed it. Anyway, the next performance is a magician!!  Little change.  "Keeping it Fresh" as the saying goes. Things, are looking up, activity wise.  Saw a lucky couple walking together.  In step and walking lively. Wonder what that felt like?  Haven't felt "lively"  in a while.  Par for the course?  SO BE IT

BETTY BOOP  

WHAT ON EARTH ?

As I watched in wonder, from the balcony, an unusual scene unfolded.  I think I have it figured out.  Three very busy ladies were racing from building to the pier on the Lake with mats and chairs. Like bees in a hive.  I watched and finally figured it out.  Though it seems like a small group, it is a Yoga class.  They are really going for it.  It seems a little cool, with those tights and all, but I am sure they will warm up.  They put mats on the floor, but I am sure the cement floor is hard.  For now they are in chairs.  Solved!! I have seen it all (for now)   SO BE IT

I picked up breakfast in Cyber.  Doing my part to keep it open.  Yes, and enjoying it too.  Two scrambled eggs, sausage, Rye toast and coffee--so good and easy.  No clean up, just fast and good service.  BETTY BOOP        Still miss my BITSY BOOP  

p. s.  I just saw walkers having to pick there way around the Yoga Class==Now why did they set up in the walk way?  Go figure.   

OFF THEY GO!!!!

The jets are flying this   morning.  I thought    back to my first flight.  By myself at that.  I flew to Dallas to  watch Truman graduate from Southern Methodist School of Banking.  Everybody on the plane knew it was my first flight.  Such a "bumpkin" I was.  My delight was made known by me.  Since then I have flown many time, some over the ocean, kind of scary but we did that together.  You know, I have not had the chance to fly in a while, but I never got used to the thrill as you leave the earth and lift into the air.  What a feeling.  I wish I could turn back time and do it all over again.  Not just remember but to really be there.  

BETTY (ALWAYS WISHING) BOOP   

CREATURES OF HABIT

Most of us are slaves of habit.  I thought of this as I was in line for my food yesterday.  This one nice gentleman is always  one of the first in line.  You can predict his salad choice --"jello with fruit, please."  And when he comes to dessert it is always strawberry ice cream. I recently learned that his profession was in education.  Among other subjects, he was a coach for girls basketball.  So that is where the strong and forceful voice comes from.  You can hear it all over the dinning room when he orders. Always polite and strong.  Now those are good traits,  I think.  

51 and sun is shinning.  "Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood" , as Mr. Rogers would say.  The swallow like birds are fighting in the sunlight over the "golf tee"  Swarming for the bugs that are in the air,  something for every creature.  Still am not sure of the nesting ducks.  I think Nature itself is mixed about the Spring coming.  The Hummers have not arrived, though scouts have been here.  All the feeders are ready and waiting.  Hope they arrive soon.  Such fun to watch them from the Balcony's near me, as I do not have that task to do.  Enjoy the neighbors feeders, without the mess.

BETTY BOOP 

RAIN

    RAIN  by ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON

THE RAIN IS FALLING ALL AROUND

IT FALLS ON FIELD AND TREE

IT FALLS ON UMBRELLAS HERE

AND ON SHIPS AT SEA.

We had a book of his poetry when my children were small.  Amy loved the poems.  I loved reading to all of them as they grew.  So important and such a pleasure to sit with little bodies close and still.  Memories.  How they warm me now.  As I was writing, the sun  came out.  Don't recall a poem about the sun.  Do you? I have attempted to write poems for some time, but lately I seem to have lost my creativity  Wonder why?

BETTY BOOP

POCKETS OF LIGHT

 The sky is unsettled.  Pockets of white clouds peek through and the overhead sky is grey.  Rain on the way.  55 was a little cool with the sun not out fully yet.  But there goes MISS BIG HAT.  All  dressed in black from toe to top.  Well the flower pot hat was grey.  But away she goes.  I do admire her.  Apartment living is still strange.  Except for the first 3 years of marriage, I have lived in a house. Then Truman and I lived in an apartment before we built our first house.    I am still getting used to it.  You can close your door and you are very private, but they are still all around you.  Kind of comforting in a way.  As I sat on the Balcony, I could smell bacon cooking in the air.  Some one close was having bacon as I did this morning.  At least  I am not alone.  That thought alone is good.  I did not go to College and did not have the experience of living in a dorm.  Straight from my parents home to Truman.  Now that was a treat.  What am I trying to say?  ALL IS WELL, I guess it really turned out o. k.  Because I still get to live in an apartment among other people like me.  Kind of like a Senior Dorm.  Must go and take my silly thoughts with me.

BETTY (reflecting) BOOP

COOL AND BEAUTIFUL

Nice e-mails this morning.  Beautiful great's from Fort Wayne where there came a late and light snow.  And another great who is good help in packing up to move soon.  Other little things of importance too.  Pictures of Spring flowers in another's yard.  Kind of started my day right.  My life is so dull compared to my family's.  That is why I cherish the e-mails and pictures each day.  Keep them up-I love you all. I always love "dog" pics too. 

BETTY (MAMAW) BOOP

 

P. S.

 THIS IS A  P. S. TO THE ABOVE.  TRUMAN PLAYED WITH THE SUPER COOTS--NOT OLD COOTS. HE WOULD BE AMAZED AT THAT MISTAKE.  SORRY BABE, I MESSED THAT ONE UP.  NEVER OLD==JUST SUPER YOU WERE.  DOT

THE BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS

Jan brought Wheaties because they were out of Total cereal.  On the front it is Lebron James of the Lakers basket ball team.  Always a champion featured on front of box  saying they eat that cereal.  O, K,  I know zero about those champions, I am just reading the box.  I eat oatmeal and sometime dry cereal.  Only champions I know about are the golfers. That because my husband loved the game of golf.  Played regularly at the CCC with the Old Coots and with a valued foursome on Saturdays.  Loved to watch it on TV, so I did too.  Kind of cool out this morning so I stayed inside=======  And had my Wheaties. !!!!

BETTY BOOP 

 

THIS, THAT, AND THE OTHER

When I start a blog, sometime I don't know what to write.  Here goes.  I had Cyber breakfast.  My it is so easy to order and pick up.   I  treat myself a couple times a week and just enjoy.  I"m worth it. right?  Enjoyed two eggs over light, sausage, SCV biscuit and the very loving coffee.  Balcony time was a little late.  I saw a duck come out from under a shrub on the sidewalk.  I saw two there a while ago.  I hoped they were looking for a nesting place. I think they found it and mother duck was taking a break.  For 2-3 minutes she stood and then walked back under the shrub. Nobody came out and that is something I wonder about.  We will keep watching, in hopes there is a nest full of eggs and some will hatch.  Never can tell the out come.   Looking forward to visit from Jan this afternoon.   

BETTY BOOP    

BINOCULARS

We used to own two, but between Truman and me and the Grandchildren, they got some use and  where and tear.  Don't focus very well or is it just the tired old eyes?    I do wish for better view of the birds. Several were flying fast and furious over the golf-tee.  Probably  bugs in the sunlight.  But I  wished I could see what kind of birds they were.  Also, I know I have Bluebirds .Wish I could see them up close.  I got the old bios out but it is useless.  Probably mostly my eyes.  New ones would help--eyes, not binoculars.  I still have a good and working imagination.  SO BE IT.

BETTY BOOP

 

STRANGE TRIO

I have observed them before.  I assume they are the same 3.  Grown Canada Geese (3) strolling together in a row.  Now I am not an expert, but three?  Why?  Not knowing a lot about nature, but that seems does seem strange.  Especially in mating season and they see to be getting along just fine.  My imagination takes over.  Is # 3 a left over from the last brood, who refuses to   move out?  Is he or she an reluctant visitor?  A  mother-in- law? Just a child with a problem?  I will never know.  Meanwhile,  it is a beautiful day for a stroll around the Lake. 

BETTY BOOP

LIGHT AND ONLY ONE

Bet you thought I was talking about my egg?  No My light weight winter robe and only one .  That what it took this morning. 57 and sun not peeking from the clouds and I was fine.  The sun is out since I came inside.  Going to be a lovely day.  My banana was not exactly ripe yet and I tried red grapes in oatmeal.  Pretty good.  Aren't you glad we have seedless grapes?  It is those "little" things that mean a lot.  I  watched a smart lady swimming .  She was getting exercise to keep her "old" limbs working.  Good for her.  I also listened to the chatter of the black birds, getting their brood in order.  They sound so rude.  The ducks are another story.  They are calm and sort of polite.  All the grass has turned green, and our hedges have been trimmed. KNOCK-OUT  roses are blooming.  Such a fitting name for them.  They knock us out all summer.  Gee, I am rambling this morning.   It is the oatmeal talking.  Because it is good for me and I like it.

BETTY BOOP

HERE COMES THE SUN

Still a little chilly.  But nice.  First I need to correct an error.  A few days ago I went on and on about Yardley Soap? I made a mistake about how long it had been  in  London.  I made a typo error.  It is1770--not 1970.  There I  stand corrected. So I am using the "soap of British Queens."     To get on with the other news of the day.  I started with picking up breakfast from the Cyber.  Again I was first.  No line this early.  My usual of two eggs over-light, sausage patty (so good), rye toast and coffee.  It smelled so good walking in the Cyber.  My favorite workers were ready to serve.  It is amazing how much pleasure that experience gives me.  I almost feel guilty that I enjoy it so much.  I realize that I live with much guilt.  I try to get rid of it, but I am weak I guess.  Another week is coming to an end.  Be glad Jan will come home this weekend.   I am glad for her vacation and Amy has been so good to me while she has been away.  I say it all the time--I am so blessed with such care.  

BETTY BOOP

CHARLIE McCARTHY & ventriloquist

I bet you don't remember him.  He was the "dummy"  side kick of Edgar Bergen back in the 1930.  Famed  Ventriloquist can't remember when he died, but I do remember him on early TV.  He was real popular when I was a girl. He had a famous puppet--Charlie McCarthy.  I had one of the doll puppets.  He was about 12 or 18 inches tall.  You know when I try to remember, things are hard to be exact.  Anyway,  he  had a string in the back that worked his mouth open and shut. He was dressed in Tux with a top hat. I imagined myself as very good at throwing my voice into him.  Now you can't move your lips as you throw your voice.  I am sure my mom and dad had laughs on me.  I see on E Bay they are quiet a collectors item and new ones are expensive too.  Wish I had held on to old Charlie,  but who knew he would be worth anything these days.  I intend to read a little more about him later.  This thought came to me while I was sitting on the Balcony.  Wanted to comment on something and tried to say it out loud without moving my lips.  Did pretty good.  Will  come in handy when I talk to myself (no Bitsy).  Silly thoughts this morning.  Oh, well.............SO BE IT.

BETTY BOOP

CHILLY WILLY 57 degrees

Cloudy and 57-rain on way, they say.  Walkers think so and they are taking a break in walking. I myself over slept.  I had one of those nights where  I just could not turn off the day time brain and put it to sleep.  Gave up and got up and ate two crackers with Laughing Cow cheese. Fun name. Read a book till 12:30.  Slept off and on till 6;30. Daughter # 3 came and brought needed groceries and a few surprises-she is good at that.   Amy and I took off those tiresome mask and talked,  That is why I had trouble sleeping-not use to stimulating my brain that much.  If that is right, then it was worth it.  Oh, well----BETTER  TONIGHT

BETTY BOOP

SMOOTH----

Smooth as  silk,. smooth as glass, smooth as a babies' bottom.  Need I continue?  I am describing the Lake this morning.  The Cyprus trees and the Willow are showing such beautiful new leaves and they are reflecting in the Lake like a picture.  Wish I was an artist.  Nice and cool and Cyber coffee is better than mine.  Yes I indulged in letting pretty Jasmine and her side-kick cook for me this morning.  I mixed it up this time with two scrambled eggs, bacon and a biscuit.  You see, my blood sugar was 90 and I was hungry.  No cooking, no clean up either. Just walk down, having already ordered on phone, and picked it up with a smile (mine and the servers too.)  Still had coffee on Balcony.  I am way ahead this morning.  Another thing to look forward to.  Amy will bring my grocery wants this day.  Look forward to that--she is so good at spying a little surprise she thinks I will like. The grocery store is full of surprises. . I used to like to shop for them.  I do miss some of the little things like that.  Things you take for granted until they are gone.  Something new usually takes it place, sometime something better. BETTER TOMORROW!!!

BETTY BOOP

  

JUST STUFF

I mentioned my exciting trip to the DOLLAR TRE E recently.  Amazing little store.  I was thinking about it as I opened a bar of YARDLEY OF LONDAN soap.  Since 1977 they have been making ladies smell lovely.  You can get it at DOLLAR TREE for one dollar.  Yes as many fragrances as you can think of.-like- English Lavender, Shea Buttermilk, Vanilla Sugar, Sparkling Mandarin & Ginger, Oatmeal& Almond, and the list goes on and on. I have four of them in my bathroom right now. Read about them on Mr, Google. I normally use good old Ivory soap, but when I get a chance I go exotic. 

What a lovely day to start our Monday, crisp and sunny.  Good for my flower garden.  Coffee was good on Balcony and MISS BIG HAT just strolled (tripped) by.  With her big flower pot hat and long dress, jacket and gloves. I sure hope she stays warm---TO EACH HIS OWN.

BETTY BOOP

FRIZZLE DIZZLE

Got it right this time.  I looked on the tag that came in the pot.  It is FRIZZLE DIZZLE.   Now if you can remember that, you are ahead of me.  Oh, what a beautiful morning.  Cool and sunny on the Balcony.   Everybody is going about their business and are not giving me much to report.  Dottie's little garden is looking good.  Even the yellow petunia has perked up and looking sunny.  I guess I observe them too closely and cause them to get afraid to show me progress.  I must be still and wait-like everything else I want.  My egg over light, turkey bacon, coffee and a fresh naval orange was good and I now am ready for my Sunday.  I watch two sermons on TV and then look at Broadmeadow on computer.  Surely, I can observe and digest enough for the week.?  No, it does not work that way. I have to have direction every hour of every day.  SO BE IT.

BETTY  BOOP

FIZZLE DIZZLE

In yesterday's Blog, I called a new plant by it's wrong name.  I said RAZZLE DAZZLE--It is FIZZLE SIZZLE.  Close, but not accurate.  I kind of like the first, so I bet that is what I will call it.  Speaking of plants, as I carefully inspected my little Balcony Garden this morning, I found that it survived the storm last night.  Never have I seen such lightning or heard such loud thunder.  Bet all the dogs around here were scared.  Not cats. They are such forgiving creatures.  At least all I have lived with.  So out came the Lucky Old Sun,  and it will be strolling 'round the world today.  At least in my neck of the woods.  

BETTY BOOP  

FRAZZLE DAZZLE

A. brought, along with a beautiful dark red Geranium, a little mystery plant called Razzle Dazzle.  Now the name alone would prompt me to try it.  It looks strange now, but I can't wait for it to grow and Dazzle me. So nice that she can come in now. We are taking advantage of depending on our shots to protect us.  Many here are happy for that too.  I had a comfortably low blood sugar reading this morning,  soooo, I went to Cyber and picked up breakfast.  Oh, my, I am sure I shattered my reading.  Pancakes, bacon, coffee and sugar free syrup.  Where can you get pancakes almost as big as a dinner plate, country cut bacon (3) and coffee for $4?  And served with a smile where everyone knows your name too.??  SCV CYBER CAFE.  I carefully wrapped one pancake and half the bacon and will have another breakfast tomorrow morning.  Crafty?  That  is me.  Especially when it comes to food.  

BETTY BOOP  What can I do today to top this morning?  I will surely think of something.

WHAT CAN I WRITE?

Words can't describe this beautiful  weather  Rain was predicted-but it did not get to us.  Sun is so "out"  this morning.  At 63 it got hot.  Good for my new plants, they look happy this morning.  Got amazing pictures from daughter # 2 on vacation in the Great mountains of N. C.  Wish I could relive our trips there.  I am glad her kids are enjoying it now.  Remember Cloudland Canyon and camping right on the edge of a cliff?  A storm came up and when morning came we realize just how close to the edge we had pitched our little rented pop-up. Way to go.  Good way to travel "on a  budget"   We really   got to travel a lot over the years and showed our family a lot of the U,S.  Got to  go now.

BETTY BOOP

SPRING HAS SPRUNG

At least on my Balcony.  Daughter # 3 and I went to Lowes.  A bee hive of activity.  Everyone is ready for change, me included.  We bought beautiful plants.  I planted my pots in the afternoon and am very pleased.  Yellow Gerber Daises with yellow Petunias in big pot.  Very dramatic.  Pink Petunias and Pink begonias, and a few I don't even know their name.  All is welcome anyway.  I still want a red Geranium.  I was tired, hot, but happy to be done and now to watch them thrive,(I hope.)    Good things still happening, talked to Jan.  Miss her but am so glad for her time with kids.  Picked up my Cyber breakfast.  Those ladies can cook and deliver a hot meal with a smile.  I am thankful for them and told them how much I was enjoying they are back, even though we have to pick it up.  Good for me to walk anyway.  Just put in a load of laundry and will be glad to do that.  A. and I decorated the Hall table,  I chose frogs as the theme.  Kind of cute with her frogs and my frogs from Dollar Tree.  Flowers in pink finished it and hope people enjoy.  I know I do enjoy doing the table.  

BETTY BOOP

TWITTERPATED

Remember the Disney movie for kids, where every bird and animal was what they called "twitterpated".   Happy and singing.  Wonder what the kids thought that meant?  Don't remember ever being asked.  Hard to explain anyway.   The ducks and geese are pairing off.  I just saw two Canada Geese fly off together quacking happily.  Two-- just Ducks, swam in circles together.  Oh, my. it is Spring.  Time for new life.  These "old bones" can still remember the thrill of first love.  How it hurt and delighted at the same time.  Remember?  That seems to be my favorite pass time now.  I need to get a new hobby.  One I can sit in the chair and do. Maybe don't even use my hands, that are kind of worn out now too.  Hey, I can still walk and talk and see.  Now that is a lot.  

BETTY BOOP

MO[NDAY--MONDAY 50 degrees

I had plans to go to Cyber and get pancakes, but blood sugar readings changed my mind.  At 89 (that is too low)  I could not wait till 7:30 to order.  It has been low mornings lately.  Don't know why, but I must get food in fast or I feel shaky.  Oh well, I am very needy sometime.  I fixed a substantial meal.  I feel better now.  I had ham left from Sunday lunch, scrambled egg with pimento cheese cooked in, biscuit, juice and coffee.  I think I will add a snack before bedtime tonight and see if that will carry me through the night.  It is a constant battle with this sugar thing.  I think I am not eating enough at supper.  Please excuse me.  Nobody wants to hear of my woes.  But that is part of my life now and foremost in my thoughts.  That is what my Blog is about--my thoughts.  Speaking of thoughts, I loved the clouds this morning early.  I  have thought about learning more about clouds, but I like my feelings about them so much, I don't want to learn too many real facts.  Meanwhile, just the wildlife and me were out early, but we both enjoyed this cool morning.  

BETTY BOOP  miss Bitsy

YES, HE HAS RISEN

What a beautiful sunrise.  Gives HOPE.  I had a wonderful day yesterday at the Fondren home of grandchildren.  So good to see other members too.  The food was delightful and boldly asked for a refill for supper.  So wonderfully prepared and thoughtfully planned. The shrimp was a surprise and thank you R.  My what a pleasure to sit outside under the pretty covered area and enjoy the fire pit (can't describe it since it was not your usual kind.) and also the sunshine.  The talk was constant  and I think I kept up pretty good.  Nap helped.  The Balcony was nice and cool and coffee helped.  I am always looking forward to the next meal.  How do I maintain this small weight I have theses days.  But I am looking to have traditional ham at lunch.  I do wish they would serve it plain and not with RASPBERRY CHIPOTLE GLAZE.  Chef is showing off for Easter.  Thank you. I will have garden salad, Cream of Carrot soup with yogurt, ham. roasted potatoes with onions, oven roasted asparagus, maybe herb tri-colored carrots?,   or Rainbow Swiss Chard!!  My how they pamper us.  Do I dare get homemade carrot cake?

BETTY BOOP

BLUE SKIES--SMILING AT ME

Here I go again with the song titles.  But the skies are blue and they seem to smile down on me.  Great day ahead as I head to grand-daughter's very pretty and interesting home.  They (husband included) have such interesting ideas and I am looking forward to brunch at their Fondren home. By the way, I do love old Willie Nelson's rendition of BLUE SKIES.  As I have said before-He is not much to look at-but he sure sings to me.  Notice the change in font?  My computer does this to me sometime.  Could it be me? No, of course not.  This monster has a mind of it's own.  

Normally, in the distant past, the day before Easter, I would be very busy.  Putting finishing touches on outfits I sewed for my girls,  and for me too.   In more prosper days we would  be able to buy them and sometime I sewed for us all.  Either way, we would all have new white shoes, with lace on socks,  very fancy frocks, hats, gloves and handbags.  I remember one Amy had that was shaped like a closed umbrella.  Remember?  Our traditional meal was ham, potato salad and what else I can't remember.  I do remember the nest Truman made of  grass outside for the Easter Bunny to leave eggs.  Remember???

BETTY (down Easter Bunny Trail)  BOOP

JOY COMES IN THE MORNINGso good.

Joy in the morning-a new meaning this morning.  The Cyber opened in a safe way.  I told Jasmine (the sweet, pretty one) I would be first in line this morning--and I was the first.  You call your order and pick it up-simple.  It worked perfect.  The two eggs-over-light, sausage, rye toast and coffee was hot and  perfectly cooked.  No pots  or pans to wash and the coffee was good.  Little thing to be joyful over?  Yes the little things do matter.  I also enjoyed the Dollar Tree jaunt yesterday!!!!  Amy and I picked up chicken from Cane's. My first time for that.  So that was a perfect day too.  Can't stand much more joy, but Brunch at Sophia's tomorrow will be so much fun.  Food and some of my favorite people, will be a blessing.  Can't wait till then.  And the sun is shinning and 46 degrees.  What could me more joyful?  Thank you Lord, you are so good to me.

BETTY BOOP

DOUBLE ROBE AND WOOLY SOCKS WEATHER

Old man winter is not done yet.  Why is it old man and not old girl?  Anyway it is still here.  Will be till after Easter.  It happens every year this way.  I drank coffee on Bubble and was o. k. dressed  warm.  The Meadow is green and this morning dotted with Canada Geese, feeding on tender new grass.  Bet that is good to them.  At 7--no walkers yet.  I am basking in a good (as possible) eye exam yesterday.  My Dr. and I have been working at it all together for many, many years.  He has a dry sense of humor.  He declared that I was lying about my age, because there was no way he could explain why I could still see on well.  He said no one who had been through so much with my eyes could see this well.  I will take that, since I seem to be holding my own and can see to read and do my task each day.  With good medical help and my attention to care and don't forget the Lord, I can still do all right.  I am truly blessed.

Good breakfast helps too.  Oatmeal with raisins  with peanut butter (don't laugh)  an orange, juice for the pills, rye toast with turkey bacon & coffee  My what a start, till I came back through the screen door and "no Bitsy" to greet me.

BETTY BOOP