As expected--rain. No Balcony. I sit on the inside looking out. Love a rainy day? Oh!! I do, when I can look out and not have to go outside. Little tasks await. Nothing big, just small things to do. Just the "Merry" clean up. Be happy that the task are easy. Little at a time. No rush, as I was to put it all out. And I think I did "put it all out."
Breakfast was strange. First I forgot to put the grounds basket in place and just put a paper filter with the grounds in it. Good luck I said when I discovered it too late. I had a small piece of ham, that I cut up in the egg as I scrambled it. Had a yearning for grits. I did not have any in the stash, so yesterday, I bought a serving in the Cyber. Server looked surprised at grits in the early afternoon, but she needed a jolt! I reheated it this morning instead of toast. Had a little assorted melon from the fruit cup I also bought. Of course coffee. Resourceful I am!!
Forgive me, if you read, but when there is not much going on, I go to breakfast. Nice place to go.
BETTY(not looking for much) BOOP
p. s. out with the old, in with the new and fresh!!
Not all sun yet, but there it is-peeking through the clouds. Going to be a bright and beautiful day. Think I will take the decorations down-little by little. After all, that is how they went up. Putting Old Friends to bed. I want to add a bit to yesterdays blog about Leo. You know about his love affair with GEARS? Well he is in love with them. He knows all about them. He came in my door with a small blue one. He told me right off that it was a "cleaning gear." Alright! What will it clean? He showed me how it could clean my floor, my furniture, my wall and even "me". On and on it went. I was very impressed with his sale pitch. Finally it was all clean and on to something else we went.
Felt good to sit out this morning. Little too early for walkers, as I was there at sunrise.
Oh how my mind does jump. When I thought Sunrise, I thought of one of our trips to New York, where we got to see our first Broadway play. FIDDLER ON THE ROOF. We had almost front row seats. When the song was sung-SUNRISE-SUNSET-It stuck with me. And of course-WHEN I WAS A RICH MAN.I have seen many New Stage and other small plays. but to see that one in New York has really stayed with me. Sweet memories.
BETTY (live on them) BOOP
p. s. have you been to the BIG APPLE? I went this morning.
Opened the door to Sunshine for sure. How I enjoyed that little bundle of fun. He inspected everything. And fast. He really "picked me up." Talking about my great grand son!! Oh, yes, His Mom and Dad. Nana, & Mr. T. came with him. We all watched as his Mom read a new book from me. about the little Monkeys who jumped on the bed and fell off and bumped their heads? He had heard it before, but now he has his own from me. He loves books. I am glad, bet he will read soon. 3 years old and way ahead of his time. Loved every minute of the visit. Wish they lived closer. but that is the way it is now. Anyway, they made my day for sure.
I actually sat on Balcony for coffee. 33 degrees and wrapped up tight. Did not take too long. We had a light frost on the Meadow. I pretended it was snow. Oatmeal had fresh pineapple from J. Soo good. Anything is good on oatmeal.
BETTY(being thankful for it all)BOOP
p. s. march on!!
Whee!! Little great grand son is coming. Oh he will bring Mom, Dad and Nana with him. 'For a visit, He is in high demand, as we all want to have some one on one with him. Of course we will be happy to see his escorts too. His visit will be short and with so many people to see, I am glad he could fit me in. We will talk and I hope to read him a new book I have for him. Then a tiny toy to add to his collection. We will enjoy each other.
I still have to sit inside, maybe tomorrow will be warmer. I have observed some different visitors to the crumbs. One big old Mocking bird, he rules the "roost." Takes his tome and the rest can wait. Also one that I can not think the name of it. Bigger than a Sparrow, fat and blue with rose colored breast. I used to see them once in a while, Especially when it was extra cold. What is it? Glad to see them having a small feast this morning.
Well ONWARD as Robert St. John says.
BETTY (shinning) BOOP
Still looking through the Looking Glass. Maybe soon, I will go to Balcony again. Wow!! What a beautiful Christmas at J & Mr. T's house. I think I counted 14. From 3 year old to 95. Long table beautifully decorated with candles and berries and greenery. So beautifully done by A. Much talk and memories were shared and the best tenderloin done by Ryan and MG. Of course the wild rice casserole almost up staged it. All the wonderful sides and pies. We seem to like the pies over cakes or anything fancy. Coffee on top. and apple cider too. Mr. T. led us in reading the Christmas story from Luke. Each member standing in a circle, taking turns reading a verse. Love that tradition we have. I got tired of so much fun and was sorry to leave. Hope the party carried on for a while. Mr. T. made us laugh when he requested we count the silver before we left. Don't get to use the good stuff often. ---- But the "good " stuff does go on all year without the special china and sliver . Right?
BETTY (tired but happy")BOOP p. s. Linda brought sweet gifts and so did Amy for us girls. J and I brought ourselves!!!
I have created a new spot to "look". Too cold for Balcony just now. It is sitting on a cane- bottomed chair from my gate-leg table where I eat and do lots of things. I saw the sun rise and a new day. New one can't be better than yesterday. Three Wise Men came(son-in-laws.) Bearing gifts!! My how nice. They are three of the smartest, most generous, most loving, and indeed the best looking I have ever seen. How blessed I am. Today, I will celebrate with the whole lot of them!!I never can express my appreciation and love for them all. God is Good!!We celebrated at my smart Grand daughter's and her welcoming husband's home in Fondren. Traditional fried chicken. My Mother started that long ago and we keep it going. Of course Mr. Kroger makes it possible now. Thanks to #3 son-in-law, it was perfect. So was the many other dishes. Today will be a repeat of Christmas dinner with us together again. Miss the head of our family. my soulmate, but I like to picture him-smiling at us and saying "keep it up."
BETTY(we will try)BOOP
p. s. GOD IS GOOD
TELL ME WHY THE SUN DOTH SHINE?
Old nursery rhyme set to music.
Tell me why the stars do shine?
Tell me why the Ivy doth twine?
Tell me why the Sky's so Blue?
And then I"ll tell you why I love you.
Because God made the stars to shine,
Because God made the Ivy to twine,
Because God made the sky's so Blue,
Because God made you, that's why I love YOU.
BETTY(enough said) BOOP
Oh, let the sun shine. Wow, it did. Let a little inside, but keep the cold out. Where are my Cuddle-Duds?
Where are my Cuddle-Duds? Do you still have a pair? I still have the bottoms, but have lost the top. They work in this kind of weather. Don't have anything like this often. I had planned to eat in Cyber. But as usual, plans went off track. I woke at 5:30. Little to early. Turned over and got warm and went back to dreamland and was surprised when I woke at 6:30. Said, "heck!" Bad as I say. I did not feel like rushing, so I thought, "I make the best egg-in-hole in town" "Get up you lazy girl and take care of yourself." But maybe I will go tomorrow. You know, I love that little Cafe'. Kind of like Cheers on TV. Where everybody knows your name, and they are always glad you came.
BETTY(so be it) BOOP
do you have a
On the Balcony at about 7:30. The sun has been up a while, but clouds hide it. Not a thing is moving. Lake is smooth, birds are quiet, not a soul in sight, no ducks or geese, nor any kind of beast. It is like I am all alone. Just God and me. Just what I need. Christmas can be sad. when you think of the past and all loved ones who are not here, except in spirit. But yet, glad that I am still here and able to do what I do. Grateful for Blessings. I was moved by the President of Ukraine's message to America last night. He sounds like a real leader and I hope through his leadership there can come peace to to his people. They have suffered through so much. May peace come to them and all the world.
BETTY BOOP
p. s. I love the HALLMARK Christmas movies. Always end happy.
I know it is 43 degrees. But I went to Balcony with my hot coffee and dressed in long robe and warm footies. No wind and no people either. But the fresh air felt good. Just long enough to drink the coffee and in I hurried. So back inside I began to write my blog. Have you ever read a book by CATHY GOHLKE? Yes the spelling is right. I have read several and they keep me interested right to the end. She is an award winning Christian book writer, and I like her writing. Sometime hard to read because of the subjects she write about. True but a fiction story also. This one is a fictional story built around the Titanic. Now I have read several on that subject, I bet you have too. But this is a sweet story line and sad and good also. I am over half through it and I can't put it down.
Well, here I sit talking about reading and everyone else in my family is busy preparing for Christmas and our getting together. I do feel useless sometime about that. But I remind myself, I had my day (days), when I was busy beyond believe. I had it all and enjoyed the activities so much. So, now I will enjoy the less busy part also.
BETTY(just be still) BOOP
p.s. old age has it perks!!
I wonder what Old Man Winter looks like? Old, creepy, cold, icy, windy, and bare foot of all things. Now that would keep him hopping and on his way. Calls for hot chocolate, spiced cider, fire burning in the fireplace continually, heavy socks, sweaters, and the ever-loving cup of hot home made soup of your choice. Mine yesterday was of course veggie. And it smelled good as it simmered and tasted good too along with cornbread, Southern style, (no sugar.) You know what I miss? Our own fireplace. Truman loved it too. We have a "fake" one in the lobby seating area. Pretty to look and, but no warmth. They try to make it like home and I appreciate the effort. And they do a good job. One thing that has always impressed about SCV is that all the employees are urged to learn and speak out names. And it is a nice thing--YOUR NAME. Yes it is.!!
BETTY(not my name)BOOP
p. s.
I blame this habit of waking sooooo early on the much hated time change. I seem to still be having trouble waking so early. This morning, I got out of bed and wobbly on my feet, at 5:30. Stumbled to kitchen and woke Mr, Coffee. He gurgled to a slow start and made the coffee anyway. Oatmeal was my choice with banana. Other things followed. I was on a roll. Too dark and cold to go on Balcony. I (of all things) started a pot of veggie soup at 6:30. It was a chore to find the slow cooker and it's rightful cord. Anyway, I saved bits of this that and the other in the freezer to start it off. Opened canned tomatoes, and creamed corn and some left over turkey from Thanksgiving. It has two kinds of peas, some lima beans, French style green beans, little bit of rice. I plan to add some okra at the end. It will be ready by noon. Come on over. I may be taking a nap.
BETTY (asleep on the job) BOOP
When I say "kitties", I mean the stuffed kind. I have a row of stuffed cats to put across the floor in front of the big sliding balcony door. To keep the cold out. And 28 is cold. I just went out and gave my birds cracker crumbs. Did not tarry long. They say Christmas weather looks to be cold. Let's talk up a small snow!!
I do love my Sunday breakfast. I buy sausage biscuits from the Cyber. Put them in the freezer. Ready on Sunday morning with soft boiled egg, juice and coffee. Very little clean up. And also good. Going to Church. Don't call it a habit, but it kind of is.
BETTY (so be it) BOOP
Getting there. Winter weather, I mean. Sun is trying to peep out. Breakfast in Cyber is getting to be a little tiresome. Again a meeting of some sort had the tables and chairs all messed up. And I had to sit close to the Men of Saturday. They talk as loud as the ladies. I got there first but they still began to come in early too. Oh, well, another little secret has been smashed. You know, breakfast first and alone. But they can't invade my beloved Balcony. Just me and the birds. Second cup out there this morning. Had a talk with ME. Just enjoy yourself, as the song we sang in Choir. "It's Later than you think." The years go by, quicker than a wink." I loved that song.
Jan was here yesterday and we talked about my file and how full of excess stuff. I feel like the "old" lady just holding on to the past. We vowed to "clean house (files) after Christmas. And plans have been made for Christmas. Sounds wonderful. I am looking forward to them.
BETTY(love to plan)BOOP
p.s.---------no p.s.
Old English nursery rhyme from Lewis Carrol's book of rhymes THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS. Been around for a while. But I saw them this morning. My two first commers to the crumbs. They did not announce that there were crumbs from Rye cheese toast. Because they were greedy and you know, in the animal kingdom, it is "eat first and then announce what is left. They did just that. Has nothing to do with their new names I gave them, that just popped in my crazy head. Yes, I did sit out even though the long robe and wooly socks got thin. It woke me up and I decided I need to move on and get something done.
BETTY (crazy rhymes keep rushing through my lame brain.)BOOP
p. s. come, chase them out!!!
Did not mean to close out before I finished. But now that I am back, I guess I said all I needed to anyway. One more thing. I added a spoon full of pimiento cheese to my scrambled egg this morning, and a dash of milk as I cooked it. It is soft and delish!! Now that was worth passing on-try it!!
BETTY(kind of scrambles myself)BOOP
p.s. comes with the Season.
THE RAIN HAS GONE-nod to Ann Murry's long ago song. What a beautiful voice. And indeed it has gone and left us some colder temps. More like the season. Got "wimpy" and am sitting inside to drink my brew. That is O. K, because I will get out there later when I find a few spare minutes. I have been a little more busy than usual. Kind of like old times when I worked hard to fill every minute. Think that was due to missing Truman so much. I did enjoy keeping busy. Still working on the "happies." They are, to my delight, a big hit. Kind of different for me. I think about the many, many little crafts I made over the years. How did I do all that many useless things?
So they say? Well all I know is --the Balcony is wet. No can do this morning. Throws me off a little. but I can bend. Do it all the time. I think that is the secret of a long life-- "Bend A Little" Maybe not just a long life, but a good life. You see, I started off on the top this morning. I am pleased to report I delivered all on the 3rd floor (my floor) little "happies." My knees were tired and hurt till I had to take an Ibuprofen. So far, they were well received. Today the 2nd floor only has 4. Think I can do that. This afternoon if all goes well, I will do the 1st door with 7. More walking with it, but I can do it, I think. I have been getting happies myself. Some are too sweet for me. Most people don't know I am diabetic. I try not to focus on that too much. Who wants to hear your troubles? Most here have all they need. I just nibble a little and hope for the best.
I had the famous egg-in-hole for breakfast. No cookie cutter to make the hole, so, I went wild and cut out a square!! Pretty wild for an old girl (will be 96 in January)
BETTY(never been wild)BOOP
p. s. when I said I gave to all the 3rd floor, I did not mean every single person, just the most, I know many of my neighbors. BB
I took the chance to sit out on Balcony. We are warned of severe storms coming later. All is calm so far. I saw a pod of Canada Geese feeding on the Meadow, and some floating in the edge of Lake. Over a way a small group of visiting ducks. Resident Egret flew low over the edge, trying to find a calm spot to fish. Two ladies came swiftly by, with purpose. My Sparrows came to check out the cracker crumbs, and went to tell all to hurry before the rain washed them away. It is so refreshing at 66 degrees and I got "pleasantly" cool.
People around here are beginning to give small "happies" and I am getting ready to pass out mine. Wish you could see them. Hope they make someone happy.
BETTY (we all need a little "happy."
p. s. go find yours.
That is the title of the beautiful Advent and Christmas program at Broadmeadow yesterday. Wish you could have heard it. I can't even find the words to describe the beauty and blessing it brought. Combined with Wells Methodist Church's Choir, it was a full choir, no seats vacant, with added one even. They really did "make a joyful sound." I was truly moved and blessed. And my "joy" did not end with that, I was invited by one of Amy's friends to her beautiful home in Tidewater. How exciting to sit and listen to those sweet and beautiful "young" girls. Amy has the sweetest and most thoughtful friends. They treated me like "one of the girls." So rare in theses days. I think most of the young women these days are especially brave and smart and go for their dreams with gusto. Go girls go. So I pushed to the limit and I got tired and Any brought me tired but happy. So glad to have the energy to enjoy such a good day, Thank you Lord.
BETTY "nuff said" BOOP
p. s. Monday. Monday!!
Expecting a storm and rain. Hope we get to the Church before it starts. Because I do want to hear the Christmas Concert with our Choir combined with Wells Memorial Methodist Church. They did it together last Christmas or was it before COVID? Anyway it is a treat coming. This weather is crazy. Can't predict it. You know, it is funny I sang with my childhood church and then again here at SCV. but never at Broadmeadow. I did many things over the years, but I guess they were all mostly with children. Oh, well, I stayed busy in the life of my Church and am glad now I did. My little glass BALL jars are waiting, all ready to be filled with home made pimento cheese. My girls will help next week and we will deliver them. They look so ready and with the filling, I know they will make me proud.
BETTY(let's get in the spirit)BOOP
P. S. ONE WAY--COME TO CHURCH WITH ME.
ex-ecting
Well, not all. I decided to go to Cyber for breakfast. First to arrive-on the dot- as usual. Half the Cyber dinning room was set up for something. A meeting it looked like. Maybe from the afternoon before. I had to sit "out in the open" where everyone sits who want to talk early. Like this Men Breakfast Club. I was just too close to people, but what could I do? As they started to arrive, I was into the blueberry pancake I had been wanting all week. First came a neighbor who is a very nice man, but he talks way too much. He can't hear any better than I. So he sets up a "chat." O boy will the others please hurry. As they started to come, one by one, there were 4 and I knew more were on the way. All very nice gentleman, but too close so early in morning. I feel a little guilt for complaining, but just a little. I don't like company and chit chat in the morning. O. K. --
BETTY(I do like people)BOOP
p. s. not early in the morning!!
Four sparrows came as scouts this morning. Will change their name to 4 Wise Men I guess. Made me think about kids books that teach counting. Remember one that was so funny. 10 little monkeys were in a bed, one said "roll over", they all rolled over and one rolled out. Of course as you counted, they finally all landed on the floor. Funny, funny, funny!! And we laughed. Remember it? I think it was a library book. I checked out a lot of them and of course we owned some too. What a pleasant memory. I loved reading to my kids and grandkids too. I still enjoy reading. It takes you away to so many places. Especially now that I have the time. If I want to, I can get up in the middle of a sleepless night and read and take myself away. Have done that a few times, but not often. My friend who takes care of the Library here at SCV, laughs at how many cards my name is on check out. Just a thought. Many do love our Library.
BETTY (monkeys are funny)BOOP
p. s. A & J bring me books from other sources also.
I have named three sparrows that come first to Balcony each morning, before the crowd. The are THE THREE WISE MEN. Making the way for good news. They partake of a crumb or two and fly away to spread the good news. Alright!! In my early days there was a saying that was used for not so wise guys. A fellow who thought he knew it all and told it to anyone who would listen, was called a "wise Guy." And everyone thought very little of him. Wonder if the Kings of old were thought of that way? I expect there were those who did not trust them too. But these Wise Guys in the sparrow kingdom are heroes. They have their job. Just like the Wise Men of the Bible days. Maybe that is not such a good way to think of it, but I thought of it that way this morning.
BETTY (so be it) BOOP
p. s. just getting in the spirit.
The Christmas Concert for SCV Independent Living folks, where I live, went so well. I sang good and held out for an hour, as we brought the spirit of Christmas to all. It went very good, and I am so proud I could do it. Enough of that "pat on the back." Don't we all love praise? Especially when we work hard for it. But that is not the only reason, I am glad. Thankful and grateful for the chance to do it one more time. Who knows, it may not be the last yet.
Summer time is holding on. She likes it here I guess. I am ready for a change. How about you? It just does not seem right to pull out something summery to wear. No funny Christmas sweat shirts. Oh, yes. they are here, but , I ask--"Aren't you hot in that cute, but hot outfit?"I just bet, soon, we will be wishing for a little warmth. Have a good warm day.
BETTY (just glad to be here)BOOP
p. s. my dirty laundry is growing. get to work!!
THAT NIGHT TRAIN TO WAKE UP traveled to a stop at my station last night about 4 . Woke me and began to feed my brain with stuff I already know. Like what I have to do today and all the tomorrows and all the past things I have done and did not do and want to do. How is that for 4 am? But this time I did not stay awake long. Turned on my back, which I never do, and slipped right back to sleep. Woke at 6:30. I am running late!! But a big breakfast is always for me. To start me running again. After all, I have been traveling in my brain all night. The last of the raspberries perked up the oatmeal. I will start on my blackberries next.
The concert for IL (all the others) is today. Get to sing again. Director cut THE LITTLE DRUNNER BOY, my favorite!!! Do you know of a place I can sing that one? Maybe I will just have to hummmm it to myself.
Sun is out (now and then) that is a good feeling, I will go with that.!!
BETTY( birds are happy) BOOP
p. s. so I will be.
Not the best of Balcony weather. So here I sit in my little fake office. Drinking my second cup from a Christmas Mug with Holly Berries and greenery chasing around the edge. Beautiful mug from somebody's (don't remember who's) fine china. A gift. Very pretty, having done it's duty over the years. but retired to SCV now for another life. It has seen better days and is still pretty. Kind of like me. I have seen good days, but not very pretty anymore. Come to think of it, I was never called "pretty." But it is said, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. All right, I guess I am in.
Church yesterday. Decorated so pretty. Beautiful. My younger daughter had a lot to do with it. Now, she is what I call a Beauty--inside and out.!!!!!
Choir performance this morning. Wish me luck, that I will sit there and sing and enjoy.
BETTY (very "needy, I am)BOOP
p. s. Ho,Ho,Ho.!!!!
51 degrees and a little breezy & cloudy. But here I sit on the Balcony looking for something to write. It is my job, each morning to wake you up cheerful and smiling. Well I have discovered that most of you who read me, don't look at it for days sometime. Old news folks. Rush to the device of your choice and read me and say "hello." Seems everywhere I look, there are pretty decorations going up. The tall tree in the Lobby is amazing. Smaller version in the Activity Room. Entry doors of almost every apartment are fun to look at as I walk the Halls. Seems everyone is looking for special things to happen and trying again to put the last two years in the past, and move on to better days. I know I am. My Christmas coffee mugs are helping. This morning, mine says--HO-HO-H0. That can be the theme for the day.
BETTY(Ho-H0-Ho !!!! BOOP
p. s. train did not run last night???
When I heard of the President's attention to the railways. I thought surely he was talking about this WORRY WART EXPRESS that runs in my mind each night. Would he shut it down. But to my disappointment I learned it was spared too. It departed on time last night again. I don't so much mind the thoughts as I do at the time of night it runs. I do love my sleep and try to get as much as I can. Like slipping off to dreamland as I try to stay awake in the chair at night. Got it all mixed up. Oh well, I have so much to be thankful for. Like the beautiful breakfast this morning. Wholewheat waffle, with raspberries and banana. Turkey bacon, O. J. and coffee. Now you have to get up early and show up at Apt, 2313 for that one.
BETTY (please call first)BOOP
p. s. an old lady is scarry to look at in the morning !!!
Tear off November page and in comes December. And off the shelf come the Christmas mugs. I dare not use them till then. I saved a few to use for my morning coffee. Perks things up, as I remember where I got them. If I forget, I make it up. Who will know? Or even care. Something I have noticed among us "Oldies." We tell stories about our past and believe someone will care and is listening. but SO BE IT, who cares? The mugs are fun to use, once a year.
My restless nights continue. And the dreams are so crazy, yet funny. I need to see a Dream prober. Would be interesting to know why my dreams are sometime centered around or on a river with slippery banks. With people I do not know and seem to be lost like me. I think I will leave the meaning alone for now.
BETTY (do you dream often?) BOOP
p. s. think it is stress related?
Do I really want to know?
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32 degrees and here I sit. Just felt the need to get outside. Did not stay long. Coffee gets cold fast. I have had a ROUGH NIGHT. At 4:30, I woke, like yesterday. I got on the WORRY-WORT-TRAIN again. I started the journey at the first-when I moved here and we were taking care of so many things. Went over it all. Then next stop CHRISTMAS CONCERT, How did I manage to hop on this stop? How to fit all the other things I have on my mind. Where will the next stop the train take me? I even mixed the pimiento cheese and worried over filling the little jars and delivering them. In the next stop= it was filled with many little things I call it filled with little things. It was not a deep dream, because I felt almost awake. Finally I got up at about 5:30 and fixed a good breakfast. Jan brought plenty of fruit yesterday. I had raspberries in my oatmeal. I love any fruit you can name. Jan says that is good. So I finally got off the TRAIN OF HORRAS, and am back to reality, I hope. Ever fell like this.? Daylight does help and a little talk again with the Lord. My he must be tired of me.
BETTY(sun is shinning)BOOP
p. s. going to be all right.
All is bright. That will change, so the weather people tell us. They get very excited at the prospect of throwing the usual programs off the air and take over the whole viewing area to keep us well in focus. So be it, because it is there job.. And most do it well. 60 degrees and sun shinning, it makes for perfect Balcony weather. Nobody else thinks so because nobody is walking. I mentioned All Is Bright. Love the Christmas song Silent Night. Maybe my favorite. I picture such serenity in that calmness. We close our Christmas program with it and it always calms me. I am sitting by good friend Nora on the front row, thanks to her. I love her friendship. Are you getting into "the Spirit" as we all say. I am working on tissue flowers to top the little 4oz Ball canning jars, made special for the gift, as I fill them with my home-made perminto cheese. I hope my friends like the gift this year. The things I come up with, are crazy, I know, but my own. As I made out my to give list, I thought of so many friend who have passed and makes me sad. but really glad for them and remember that they made my time living here so good.
BETTY(slipping into yesterday) BOOP.
p. s. can't stay long, too much to still do.
Had an old favorite for breakfast. Egg-in-hole!! Children love that one. I do too. Makes a good one with turkey bacon and O. J., coffee (for me.) When I was little (?) I asked for coffee. some "helpful" adult told me it would turn me BLACK.!!How helpful is that? I learned that was wrong, I guess, because I do like it now, and I did not turn.
I woke at 4:30 and panicked. What was I thinking when I gathered these materials to make 40 gifts for my SCV friends? And another thing, why did I think I could sing again in the Christmas program? I must be crazy. I worried till I finally got up at 5:30 and prayed about it. I was told by him who knows all, to be still and wait. I feel better as I began to organize just how I could do it with help and patience and remember the love I have for these people. Patience is a beautiful word, I seem short on it all the time.
BETTY (need a little help sometime)BOOP
p. s. I am not alone.
THE RAIN HAS GONE. Line from Ann Murry's CD I have had a long time. Remember her? She is a Canadian singer from the past that has such a beautiful voice. I do not know her story today. Is she still with us? Thank goodness for recorded music. Speaking of music, I have lucked out on some good ones lately. Last night PBS had another goodie. Reba McIntire with s special and her new album. All gospel and with guest. I enjoyed it so much. Lots of good programing on PBS.
I sat on Balcony a while. Took in the fresh cool breeze and looked for what I could see. The little black and white ducks that come to our Lake this time of the year. Don't know their names, but like their company. One lady walker came swiftly by, all full of energy and dressed to suit the 66 degrees.
Well, hope to go to Church today. Have not heard from my Uber this morning.
BETTY (LOVE MUSIC)BOOP
p. s. most any kind.
good programming on MPBS.
LET US REJOICE AND BE GLAD IN IT. Just felt like saying that. Did you happen to watch PBS last night? Josh Groban had a wonderful2-hourperformance from Radio City Music Hall. New York City, live of course. He was in rare form and happy as could be to be Back live before a welcoming audience. I had the best seat in the house, My comfy chair. Thank you, daughter, # 2 for alerting me to it.
We got to see the Rockettes in New York on one of our trips there. The theater is huge. I plan to "fix" my Hall table today for Christmas. Out goes CRAZY TURKEY and in come the singing Angels and the Christ Child.
BETTY (been a lot of places) BOOP
p. s. will settle for SCV now)
How did your eggs taste this morning? Mine were very good, if you are a MSU fan, your eggs were super good. Not so, with Ole Miss fans. They may never like eggs again.
Thanksgiving Day and dinner (lunch time) was perfect. At A& E's beautiful home. My they have worked to make it beautiful. We enjoyed it so much. Small group but cream of the crop!!Food was superb.
The dogs were caged and behaved just right. One cat strolled around, and I loved him. The other had to be banned from us because he had a habit of tasting good turkey when it was presented, thinking it was for him. Naughty one. A's good friend got sick at last minute and had to cancel. So sorry, she is good company and we missed her. A. had gathered my supplies for my Christmas present project here at SCV. My little presents are going to be useful this time. Rainy day and a good time to start. Wish me luck, these fingers (and mind) are not as "nimble" as they used to be.
BETTY(here I go) BOOP
p. s. come with me.
I know I mention it a lot. but the sunrise is something to see. I am going to A.'s for Thanksgiving. Only 6 of us so far. Others go different ways for Thanksgiving. But it will be good, good food and good company too. I am grateful to be able to go. They really try at SCV to make it like home, and it is close, but when you have enjoyed many years of happy times with all the family, you miss that. Maybe we will see more at Christmas. My we do get scattered these days. Time changes, Old Girl. will you ever change? Have you been watching the HALLMARK channel and their Christmas movies. My I just enjoy all that "sweetness". And, I pretend they could all be true to real life. Of course, they can't, but some real truths come through and you get good feelings from watching them. And what kind of feelings do you get from some shows that are on now. To each his own and we do have a channel changer you know.
BETTY(Let's go to the "Party."
p. s. time marches on.
November 23, 1946. She walked through the door into parents Living room on N. Jefferson Street, in a vision of a sky-blue suit, pink silk blouse and a quaint little hat with a large pink feathered plume. Oh, how beautiful. (He thought.) There he stood smiling and nervous in his first tailor made suit. A nice new tie and shoes that pinched. So, it began. Lifelong romance that lasted a long time, but not long enough. When I think of it, I know I was so naive but trusted this man with my whole life and never had a regret. It was a warm November that year, but I bought clothes for cooler weather. Can't remember a lot about New Orleans that year, but that is understandable. When I asked my mother what to expect on my honeymoon, she said, "A Honeymoon is to get to know each other better." A lot of help that was. I found it takes a lifetime to get to know your mate. Some sweet times and some not so sweet. But in our life together, I have no regrets. Just sweet memories to last. So, 1946? A Banner Year in my book and the many years we spent, getting to know each other.
BETTY (sweetly be) BOOP
p. s. carry on!!
I thought 44 degrees sounded warm enough for the Balcony but turns out the sun went South and left a cold breeze. I was determined to brave it when I spotted a RUNNER swiftly going around the Lake. Must give her an audience. I waited to see if she could finish before my coffee got cold. She made it as I took the last wonderful warm sip. I wanted to "HOORAY" her but thought better of it. That was enough just to see her go-girl-go. I bet she was someone's daughter-no- granddaughter, on a visit. Yeh, I have much to amuse me.
I went to Choir practice yesterday. I am enjoying the members and the director and singing the old familiar Christmas songs once more. I think I have been missing the togetherness of people. Anyway, I can lose my old scratchy voice among those ones that are still strong. Maybe together we can make a joyful noise at Christmas time.
BETTY BOOP
As I sit inside in front of glass sliding door to Balcony, I can observe the clouds. I had breakfast at my little antique "?" gate-leg table. Bought when we built the sunroom. Truman turned me loose to furnish it. I did good, I think. One item was a small gate-leg table. First one its size I have seen. When the leaves are let down it is just big enough for two to eat. I use it now to have my meals, to write checks, notes and reply's. Also to stack things to do later. Good place to fill my pill boxes, and to take my blood pressure & blood sugar. Things to do today get left there too. So, you see it is an important little friend to have. This morning as I ate breakfast, I watched the clouds from there. Those kinds that change fast and make you look. Little pockets of light peaked through. I can see Truman in them. The Lord has blessed me, I think, with a healthy imagination Because not only was Truman there fliting from cloud to cloud, but he also brought the whole family, and they were waving at me. Now that is just like him, to want everyone there.
O. K. I am not crazy. BETTY BOOP
p. s. NOT YET.I might want to stay!!
With the lovely Sunday breakfast, I do feel good. Going to Church with A. I want to sing, listen to words of wisdom and hope. strengthen my Faith and to see A's. Thanksgiving display on the Altar Table. I know it is beautiful. Always is-just like her. My youngest is good company for sure. She is in demand from so many people. Very thoughtful and helpful. My Girl
You know, my Sunday breakfast. usually consist of something from the Cyber. A sausage biscuit. Teamed with cantaloupe this morning from J. 3-minute egg, o. j. and coffee. Pretty full and set to go. 30 degrees now, will be some warmer when we leave. But maybe I can wear my red coat I bought 2 or more years ago. Haven't worn it yet. Turned too warm after I bought it and then Covid kept me in later. So, I will wear my not so new coat today. Will be warm and tummy full. And in good company. What more can I ask?
BETTY BOOP
I remember in winters past; I bragged that I sat on Balcony in any kind of weather. I even thought it was fun to sit even in rain. And cold temps did not bother me. Well, I have realized, things do change. Why shiver and be cold? I- get- cold now!! It does not feel good to have to rub your hand all the time and have to warm them on my cup. And by the way, coffee cools too fast. Getting picky in my old age. Well, even the birds don't come till it gets at least above freezing. Let alone the walkers. But you know, mornings on the Balcony are just that-for the mornings, when mind is not cluttered by the day and I can feel thankful for the night and other blessings, so I guess I will still try to brave the cold--but not this morning. I needed a subject for the Blog, and this is as good as it gets this morning.!!
BETTY (better tomorrow) BOO
p. s. I hope
O. K., I will not mention the weather. I realize I am telling you stuff you already know. So, I went to Choir practice yesterday. I felt a little out of place. First time we are going to perform since COVID. New leader. So efficient and different. Lots of new people and some are not with us anymore. But the old, loved music is the same. Thank goodness that does not change, even one of my favorites LITTLE DRUMMER BOY. We had so many performances of that one. Little added features that made it so moving. like a real drummer boy onetime. Oh well, I hope to really enjoy the privilege and blessing I expect to get from trying to do my best (like the little Drummer Boy.) I could dress up and play my drum!!!!!
BETTY (silly again) BOOP'
p. s. certainly not an Angel!!
I did go to the Fall Craft sale. Looked and did not buy. Lots of "goodies" that I can't enjoy anymore. Sorry I did not buy anything. Most were giving their sales to Christmas employees fund. We have reached our goal and more. And still the fund is opened till December 1. Some more will come in I know. We are a generous group and appreciate our faithful employees. They make life so easy. with a smile.
34 still on Balcony, as I look out from window. Can't take that, even with sun and no wind. Getting soft, I guess. I have decided to "sit in" the Choir practice today. See how it goes. I really would like to sing in the Christmas program again. The director convinced me to try. So nice to be encouraged. And I do love the Choir. We will see. I have been practicing the scales and little bits of songs. Glad we have thick walls!!
BETTY (singing again) BOOP
p. s. just very softly and off key.
As I was leaving the Cyber for breakfast, I ran into much cart pushing traffic and much chatter and excitement. The annual FALL CRAFT FAIR IS UNDERWAY. 9-TILL II:30. WOW!! Those carts were loaded with much to buy. All made and crafted by our talented residents. Wish I needed something. The baked goods are a no-no. But looked wonderful. I am not sure about the other handmade items. Maybe I will take a look. Anyway, It is wonderful to see the excitement that has been rare during Covid. We feel so much freer to be around each other. We here are such a family, and love is evident among us. No place have I ever felt so wanted and appreciated. Except Family of course. To the Bubble for second cup. Many groups of smaller ducks. Don't know their names. No Geese. No drama. I did see a tall white Egret standing on the shore, near the water, and a small white ball of something (a baby)? A short distance away stood a Big Blue Heron or Egret. They seemed to all be patiently waiting for something to happen. I stayed a while and decided I had to leave. Good story there. I wish I knew what happens next. Maybe the small white ball is not a baby, but a ball of trash? That is probably what it is. Anyway, my story mind is working. Maybe I will go back and check later.
BETTY (curious) BETTY
p. s. nosey too.
When I opened the sliding door to Balcony. it was still raining a little and feel lower than 4 Not good Balcony weather for sure. Although it is still raining, the birds come anyway. I saw a dry spot just outside the door and brought crackers to them. They are hungry. I had a comforting bowl of oatmeal laced with pineapple and honeydew from my last night's fruit cup. O. K. Melons were not exactly ripe. Made up for it with an English muffin (half) and turkey bacon. Of course, KROGER'S BREAKFAST BLEND coffee. I am happy to stay inside today. How about you? I will "nurse" this old tricky knee that I had replaced long time ago. It is giving me trouble for some reason. Oh, well, into each life some rain will fall. It is raining today in more ways than one.
BETTY (so be it) Boop
p. s. just counting many other blessings.
Old Man Winter has arrived. I sat on the Balcony a bit, in 33 degrees. Sun was beautiful, but it was cold. I got out my Long, warm, wooly robe my sweet niece gave me, just for this purpose. She is flying around with her new Angel Wings this morning-in Heaven. Lucky her. Miss her this morning. My birds had graham and regular crackers, a feast to get them going. I WAS SAD TO SEE MY SWEET POTATO vine, wilted and all through with its time. It was so pretty this year. Now do I harvest the potatoes? Nah! There is a time for everything, and I don't harvest potatoes at all. The potato vine really does make potatoes, but do not eat them, just for show. I know this because Cecil dug theirs just to see if the vine really made some potatoes. They are not good to eat.
I ramble this morning. So, I will go find my way.
BETTY BOOP
I am sure the cute little weather ladies would love to broadcast snow this morning, but we did get freezing temps. Are you happy girls? Bluble' Family of birds are excited to see me. Should have toasted the crackers this morning.
My good neighbor, from next door, let me borrow a sack of Reader's Digest large type novels. She subscribes to it and gets them often. I think they are condensed, although it does not say they are. They are short and easy to read. I pass on some because I can tell right away, usually, if I will like them. Some are by authors I know, some not. Anyway, I am kept with something to read all the time. Sometime, A & J bring me some from other sources. Of course, the SCV library. My librarian friend keeps we abreast of the new one there. Thanks to all, I do read a lot.
Thanksgiving decorations are appearing everywhere. So pretty and colorful. My oldies are goodies to me. Maybe a little new when I include a Beanie Baby one. Remember that craze? Little girls mostly collected those, and some are of value now. I borrow from granddaughter's extensive collection, that are stored in her mom's attic playroom. I have her turkey in the little chair with a pumpkin and fall leaves.
Well, this, that and the other!!!
BETTY BOOP
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I meet the best early in morning. A different breed from the ordinary. I have been speaking to this nice lady for some time and she has been friendly and smiling I was looking through a book called A CAT WHO CAME TO CHRISTMAS. Turns out she has a cat and invited me to meet her. SUZ-Q was a small striped- grey sweetie. all curled up in her chair and napping. She looked me over and smelled my hands and approved. Don't know if it was because I had sausage smell on my fingers or if she liked me. Oh, she felt so soft and sweet to the touch. She had just lost her brother cat a week ago, His name was Joe. So, I am invited to knock on the door anytime and ask for Suzy-Q.
. How tempting is that?
BETTY (never know what lies behind these doors.) BOOP
p. s. could be a "little bit of furry heaven!!"
And we celebrate. We have had defenders for us since the beginning of time. So many have fought for so many things and reasons. Today we honor our SCV vets with a musical performance and speech by our own George (Kirkpatrick). We will wear Poppies to honor the special day. I love singing the patriotic songs and enjoying remembering all who have fought for and the freedom we enjoy today. Like no other. According to the History Club yesterday. the Greeks came close to what we have today, even that was flawed. Mr. T. and I took in a lot about that yesterday.
So, here I go, two days in a row, can I SURVIVE?
BETTY(will try)BOOP
p. s. always a p. s. --- not today.
Lord, how beautiful.MR. FLOWERPOT HAT STROLLED BY. Perfect walking weather. Mr. NEW EGRET. took his space across the Lake for breakfast. Across the Lake, he still looks big. I wonder what happened to the small one. There is plenty of room and fish too. They know more than I do.
Mr.T. comes today for History Club. I like for him to come. Everyone is jealous of me. A son-in-law to come.? Not very common around here. So, I will bask in the complements and enjoy. Maybe a little history will rub off on me. It certainly did not at dear old CHS in Jackson. In my high school days, I had more exciting things on my mind. Most girls do.
BETTY (I turned out alright) BOOP)
p. s. I think!!
65 degrees is perfect. I was enjoying myself as I sat on Balcony with second cup. I had put a mix of regular crackers and graham crackers. Buble" family were ignoring them. Finally, a new kid on the block came. I have heard the Mockingbird singing so loud and clear many times. First time to see him up close. What a beauty, with his slender body and long legs (compared to the lowly Sparrow. So elegant and snobbish. He ruled the space for a while, and I watched him, and I am sure he was watching me. No Sparrow in sight, but I am sure they watched. He craned his neck, this way and that. Looking the place over. Looked at the crumbs without interest and I was hoping for a song or two. But. suddenly he lifted and flew with the same grace that he landed. No eating for him. just "looking around." So, we said goodbye, and come again. You know, sometime people are that way also. Just make a little memory and move on.
BETTY (I"M staying) BOOP
p. s. please stay with me.
Promise of changes to come. I just want to get with the new time change. For some reason it has been hard this time. Treated myself with Cyber breakfast this morning. Took my own blueberries for the pancake. It worked as I added them over the already made pancake and covered it with my own fruit and sugar-free syrup. Very nice with bacon and scrambled egg and coffee. Just as like every other place, prices are upped a little. But still a bargain here. Feel full and happy.
I just saw a lady sitting on the bank across the Lake. Fishing pole in hand and big sun hat to keep the sun off. I have seen her before, and she is one of the riches residents here and just as down the earth as I am. She brings her catch in and shows it off. Then I don't know where she takes them. To each his own.
As I ambled on my way home, I saw THE FAITHFUL CATHOLICS going to Mast. Some of the best friends I have. One I call HAPPY , calls out, "I will pray for you." Thank you HAPPY, and also for you.
BETTY(have a blessed day)BOOP
p.s. from HAPPY and me.
What is going on? Summer already? I am already confused with this time change. I can't remember the change bothering me before. Must be getting old? Could that be? I must get a grip, or I may just ignore it. But this waking up too early is getting to me. I guess I sleep too much anyway. Thank goodness it does not matter in my day-to-day stuff. I am a little sad this morning, as I decided not to try the Choir for the Christmas program. No voice for it anymore and unsteady on my feet, and just lack of the energy it takes. I decided that it is my time to sit out front and enjoy the music that way. I always wanted to hear how we sounded. Many of the original members are not here for many reasons anymore. and I can't change that.
So, strawberries in my oatmeal makes me happy and it was good. You may think--it does not take much to make me happy?
BETTY(and you are right) BOOP
p. s. be happy.
Did you set fall back? How could you forget with all reminders? I felt good when I set all the clocks in this small apartment! But the joke is always on me. I decided to program Mr. Coffee to come on at 6 this morning. Feeling in the mood to set something else. It is simple, not even instructions in the book. Just do it. So, I set it to come on at 6:07. Cool time. Came in this morning to kitchen, confident it would be merrily doing the task. Oh, no, silly me. I set it for P.M instead of A. M. Good thing I set it after 6 or it would have been really a mix up. Oh, well, I punched COME ON NOW and it came on and made coffee for me. Although I think I heard Mr. Coffee snicker a little. Oh. well, the birds were mixed up too. It rained a little last night-balcony was too wet to put out crumbs, but they were hungry and pacing around as I ate from the inside. Could not stand for that. There was a small dry spot just outside the door. I put out cracker crumbs and watched as they swarmed the area, and it was clean in no time. As they drifted away, they were singing" GOD WILL TAKE CARE OF YOU" I declare they were!! He did take care of them--through me!!
Now what a morning so far.
BETTY (what else will he do" BOOP
p. s. it will be good I know.
The rain is falling, and we do need it.The Balcony is wet up to the door, so here I sit at the laptop and write. After preparing a beautiful breakfast of my Diabetic French Toast, I feel full and happy. I need to get a job in the Cyber and be advertised as Dotty-The-Magical-Diabetic-Cook. Keep me out of the Halls, but also in trouble. So, forget that notion. One Summer when I was 14, I went to visit my Magical Aunt Peg in North Carolina. All by myself, by train!! She and her husband had a small Diner. She let me wait on tables for a while. Too much work for me. I knew right then I wanted another profession. That was a good growing up experience to visit them by myself. I loved my aunt and she let me grow up a little.
BETTY (still growing up) BOOP
p. s. but not all the way!!
Weather report. Just look at the sky, and then you will know. T. V. weather people interest me. So many women go into that profession now. I find myself watching to see what color dress they pick each day, the style, and also' I look at the beautiful hair style. Oh, those long curls down their back and over the eyes. My, must be hard to keep it perfect. And those high heels they titter on. Well, you can see why I need to keep up with the weather!!!
So not much to write today. But you should have had breakfast with me this morning. I would have started you with orange juice, then famous cooked oatmeal with banana and strawberries, Rye toast with melted cheese on top, crisp turkey bacon, and the best coffee, served up by MR. COFFEE. He is trying to win me over and doing just that!! By the way, for a couple of reasons, Thanksgiving turkey may be short this season. So, gobble on down to market and buy one.
BETTY (or, let SCV cook for you) BOOP
p. s. that is my plan.
My Personal Shopper did good yesterday. She brought me a New Coffee Maker. Put Mr. Presto on inactive duty and gave him furlough. He will stay alert and ready to serve when needed. Hope I will not need him soon. In comes a new Mr. COFFEE. looking fresh and slick. I read instructions and gave him a trial run without coffee grounds, and he purred so smooth and at ease. Man, I liked him from the first. This morning, I gave him the duty and he made for me two delicious cups of joe. I am very proud of my new maker, but what will I write about now? Something will turn up soon, I hope.
With mist on the Lake again and then sun came out. I sat for a while and just thought, what a beautiful world. Flawed and troubled it is--that is just the people who live in it. Look for the beautiful, it is all around us. COKESBURY WORSHIP HYMNAL-page 98. LOOK FOR THE BEAUTIFUL
BETTY (use it every day) BOOP
P. S not to sing, just to read a message.
Purple is my information color. This morning, as I ate my wholewheat, toasted muffin, I thought about how they were n0t originally from England. I read about their history, so I am an expert. however, an Englishman who lived in America did event them. Much history is there to read, when you get the time. Meanwhile, like me, ENJOY them. The birds really enjoyed a few crumbs this morning. I made too much breakfast for myself, and I could not eat the whole muffin I toasted. So, they got half. I saw a few walkers. It is perfect this morning. The mist over the Meadow is earie and mystical. So beautiful. The sun is out now and away with the fog. Jan brought me much great fruit yesterday. I hardly knew what to try this morning. So good. Thank You. Cantaloupe and yesterday I had pineapple. Strawberries are good, and blueberries go in freezer for later. Little at a time. I could mention more, but afraid you might show up for breakfast. Now that would be good too.
BETTY (eat more fruit) BOOP
p. s. I eat a lot!!
I mean the incredible sunrise this morning. No artist's pallet has pinks and blues like the heaven displayed this morning. You look and glance away and back and it changes that fast. My, what a privilege to see it this morning. This is change-over day. My Hall table will go from witches to turkeys. I do love to be in charge of the display. I do feel a little guilty of my possession of it. No help wanted. Does that make me a bad person? Sorry if it does. I do so little to make this place happen. Used to be able to do much more. so, I hang on to what I can do. We are lucky to have many new residents moving in and hope for many of them to enjoy doing the things we do. The residents are like no other place I know. We do so much to make things happen. As the saying goes: "It takes a Village." So true here. I watched through the window as they "partied" yesterday at the Halloween party. My they were hilarious. Dancing, eating. laughing at the many costumes' and having a blast. I did not go, did not feel up to celebrating, so I am glad they had a good time.
Well, on to the day.
BETTY(have a good one)BOOP
p. s. and I will try.
Does the orange show up? My as I went to breakfast in Cyber, I was first greeted by Jasamine wearing her pretty face made up like a CAT, ears and whiskers to match. So cute, as she proudly showed me a picture of her cute little girl all dressed up. In came a lady for breakfast dressed in a huge covering of a pumpkin. Also, perfect. I strolled to the front desk after breakfast. All were dressed for the big Halloween party we are having this afternoon. One especially cute was a Mickey Mouse. Even our CEO had on a butterfly outfit with wings!! The staff are the best!!Like family to us. Can't wait for the party this afternoon. Makes me wish I had A's black funeral dress, which I have worn in a couple of plays in the past, plus Candy's perky little black hat with the tall feather, also worn by me. I have had a stressful, full several days and forgot about Halloween. Maybe it is meant to be, that I just sit back and observe? Somebody's got to have the job.
BETTY (love to watch) BOOP
p. s. learn a lot that way.
Which is it? Mr. PRESTO decided to go from sour to sweet this morning. I pondered why? and how? I have been giving him a good little rinse between his morning coffee making. But he has been a little on the sour side. Not exactly sweet. I like my coffee with no kind of sweetener, but a little cream. But for some reason Presto was perfect this morning. I guess lack of usefulness was his problem. All put back on the shelf with no purpose for living. All of a sudden, he was called to duty. Lesson here: Is that why some turn sour over the years. Nothing to do, no purpose? I think that is why our Activity Dept. is so busy and helpful. Always thinking up something to give us purpose and keep us sweet and not sour. Nobody likes a sourpuss!!I try to keep busy. Not as much as I was at first. Time marches on and I can't keep up the pace anymore. but I do what I can, even if it is a goal of the day, to be pleasant and welcoming to all I meet. So like Mr. Presto-SWEET-not-SOUR.
BETTY (easy to do) BOOP
p. s. try it~ ~~~ I just discovered this little swingle~~~~~~~~~~ cute?
Windy, cloudy, rain expected, and a feeling of heavy sadness hangs over. I hope the sun will peek out this morning at the perfect time. Could happen. When our plans are made clear, that they are not God's plan, we realize how small Man really is and how great is God's plan. Let us celebrate and be still and know that you are God. I try to live that way, sometimes it is hard.
On a lighter note. I am using Mr. Presto and I am making friends with him. After all, we were friends in the distant past. He is a pretty good old fellow and is making tasty coffee now. Kind of getting with the program, I think. Oh, just to keep you up to speed, I got a haircut yesterday. Now I am the image of the today's Rocker. Too short and sticks up in the wrong places. Kind of like the rest of me. Oh well, some of the girl rockers are kind of cute. I will go for that. After all it may grow a little.
BETTY (MAYBE) BOOP
p. s. eventually!!
d
windy
In Psalms 30, verse 5. the second part:" Tears may flow in the night, but joy comes in the morning." That verse has meant many things to me from the first time I read it long ago. Today it is about a sweet one, who got her "wings" yesterday. She fought a hard battle, but with dignity, strength and always hope. She was truly a trooper. Rest in Peace sweet lady.
BETTY (am very sad this morning.)
p. s. I am assured she is in the presence of God.
Braved it. With my first time this Season to wear my warm and wooly robe my sweet Niece Karen gave me last season. It really felt good this morning, as I sipped my coffee made in Mr. Presto. He might be just too much trouble after all. He has so many parts to wash. He was made in the 50's when I guess with lack of Teknowledgy and maybe they wanted to impress. The more the better. Now the less and quick is better. Everything seems to be going that way. Can't help to wonder if we are missing something important? Who am I to question?
Observed many, many Canada Geese this morning, on my side of Lake in front of my Balcony. Several gaggles were having a meeting. Finished, they lifted in gaggles to the sound of their leader and took off, in each group with much-to-do. With their necks stretched long and high, they listened for the command of their leader. And away they lift, trying to see who can make the most noise. What a sight for humans to observe. Am glad I saw it this morning. Needed to know there is order in this old world and I know who is in charge. Do you?
BETTY (THINKING DEEP THIS MORNING) BOOP
p. s. slip deep sometime.
I am talking of GRITS this morning. Southern girl, and not too bright, I don't really know what is proper sometime. But being a Southerner, does it matter? I had grits in the Cyber. Don't keep them in my pantry anymore, when I can get an occasional cup in the Cyber in the cute little restaurant bowls of olden days. My Daddy used to bring left pieces of dishes from Restaurant's where he installed fixtures that he crafted from his work as a Cabinet Maker. He was good at his work. Those little bowls were priceless, since you could not buy restaurant crockery in those days. They served soup. and gravy and sauces in them--still do, I guess. I don't know how to address "grits". Do you say-them, those or what? My head is spinning--just give me some grits in a little crockery white bowl, hot with plenty of butter, and I will settle down and shut up.
BETTY(it is still early) BOOP
p. s. just a lill' ole' southern girl!!
I am sad to say, Miss Gevia has retired. I tried to please her. Special praise, new boyfriend, much coddling, but to no avail. She really went out with flare. So dramatic. So, I resorted to Mr. Presto. Glad I saved him over the years. We bought him from the new Presto plant sometime in the 50's. Makes the hottest coffee ever. Cleaned him up and filled him with Kroger Breakfast Blend and he chuckled and sang and took off perking like he had never paused for so long. He is fast. Now he sits in the honored place, ready for service. Welcome Mr. Presto. Goodby Miss Gevia. You were trouble while you lasted, but my you are "cute! "You gave me material to write about.
Rain today and a "cold" front moves in. I like these changes in the seasons. They can be dramatic and unpredictable. (kind of like me.)
Oh, I am sad with the loss of cute and sweet Leslie Jordan. My boys gave me his last album COMPANY COMMIN'. So good. Such a loss.
BETTY (off to a rocky start) BOOP
p. s. Mr. Presto helped.
