WOW !!! WHAT STORMS WE HAD

Just as I have said before--when we have bad weather, the weather people go crazy. They blocked all three local networks all night long. I understand why, but so tiresome, when I find, I missed MICHEL BUBLE"s Christmas special. Oh, me, I have mixed feelings about that. Maybe they will show it again?  Should I ask them to? Oh, well, I will soon get over it, I guess. 

I have too much on my mind. It gets crowded in there. This OLD GIRL ain't what she used to be. #2 daughter will bring provisions today (groceries.) That will brightened my day. Always loved going to grocery store. They tell me that it is not what it used to be. In my early buying groceries days it was a place to go, just to go somewhere. The Covid mess, really touched every place in our lives. Getting better in some ways. We will survive.

BETTY (let's go somewhere) BOOP

p. s. even if it is the grocery store!!

ALL IS CALM

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.

44 & too nippy

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.

I CAN SEE CLEARLY NOW---

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. 

THIS IS THE DAY THE LORD HATH MADE--

 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)

Yeh State

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.

SUNRISE DID YOU SEE IT ?

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.   

TEARJERKER

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!!

  

NOW THAT WAS REFRESHING !!!

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    

TELL ME A STORY

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!!

LET US PRAISE GOD TOGETHER

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

 

MUST BE THE "AGE" THING

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!!

NO SALE

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.

FALL CRAFT FAIR.

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.

47 & CLOUDY??

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.

OH, YES!!!

 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    

GOT IT family of spsrrows

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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BEST START EVER.

 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!!"

VETERANS DAY

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.

 

50 degrees & Sunny.

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!!  

BALCONY VISITOR

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.

 

KIND OF CRAZY WEATHER.

 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.

64 degrees-- GOING TO 84

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.

 

WAKE UP LITTLE SUZY !!!!

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.

FINALLY

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!! 

 

L[ITTLE BREEZY

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.

 

GOOD FOR ME.

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.

ENGLISH MUFFIN

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!!

DID YOU SEE IT??

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.