UPS !!!!! DOWN CAME CHRISTMAS

 WELL THE DECORATIONS ARE DOWN AND i AM TIRED. WHY, OH, WHY, DID I PULL OUT SO MUCH? I DID NOT THINK I PUT SO MUCH UP. BUT LITTLE BY LITTEL OUT IT CAME. AND NOW I MUST PUT IT AWAY FOR NEXT TIME. I LOVE MY OLD THINGS AND NOBODY BUT ME CAN APPRECIATE THEM BUT ME. YOU HAVE SOME OLD FAVORITES TOO I BET. I ALWAYS SAY I WILL TAKE A FEW DOWN AND DO MORE ANOTHER DAY. BUT BEFORE I KNOW IT---I CAN'T FIND A STOPPING PLACE. IT IS ALL DOWN NOW AND I AM TIRED, BECAUSE NEW THINGS HAD TO TAKE ITS PLACE. SINCE I AM RESPONSIBLE FOR THE HALL TABLE, I JUST TOOK THE STUFF DOWN AT MY ENTRANCE DOOR AND JUST TOOK ALL MY ENERGY. I WILL HAVE TI DRUM UP SOME MORE BY RESTING A WHILE. AMY CAME THIS MORNING AND FILLED MY PILL BOX. SURE DOES HELP TO BE SURE IT IS FILLED RIGHT., SINCE I RUN A SMALL DRUG OPERATION RIGHT HERE. PUN INTENDED.

BETTY BOOP

32 IS COLD, BUT SUN WILL HELP.

 Sun is shinning and the birds are eating a lot. I keep seeing small birds that I am not sure what they are. I don't have a bird book anymore. But what difference does it make if I can't identify them? Not any difference at all. Just feed them and enjoy.

I made a small pot of veggie soup yesterday. Boy, I forgot what a deal it is. So much clean up and I was tired when I finished. I just sat down and had a small cup. Pretty good. I did put in a little left over chicken that I saved for that purpose. Bits of veggies were saved and frozen for the soup. Many cooks over the years have made this kind of soup. Out of need to use everything and don't throw away a thing. My Mothers managed to taste the same over and over. Even when  had different things in it every time, it still came together the same. Magic. I will freeze it by the cups.. Be good when I need it. 

BETTY (come by and we will unfreeze a couple or cups) BOOP  

Another winner

 YES IT WAS A WINNER. IT IS DEPOSITED INTO THE MEMORY BANK. SAFE FOR ANY DAY I WANT TO FEEL GOOD. WE HAD THE BEST FOOD EVER. COOKS WERE AT THEIR BEST AND EVERYONE ENJOYED. I HELD UP PRETTY GOOD AND REALLY DID ENJOY EVERYTHING. I HAVE THE BEST FAMILY OF ALL. I ENJOYED A RERUN OF XMAS DINNER YESTERDAY AND IT WAS JUST AS GOOD AS THE FIRST TIME AROUND.  NOW I MUST TONE IT DOWN AND GET BACK IN THE TRACES, BUT IT WAS WONDERFUL. THE BEST OF ALL WAS TO HEAR EVERYONE TALKING. CONLD'T KEEP UP WITH IT ALL, BUT I DID A GOOD JOB OF TAKING MOST OF IT IN. LETS DO IT AGAIN SOMETIME.

BETTY boop

AS THE WORLD TURNS

The world turns as we ignore all the worries it is in. We gather together and enjoy the experiences we have had these few days. Hey it is not over. Leo is coming to visit and bringing his Dad and anyone else he can. Surprises in store.  Amy picked a book from me, I know he will like it. Maybe we will read it together. Also he is "into" snakes. Imagine. We bought him one. Not real of course. Will be a good morning. He is such a joy. 

The season is winding down and a new one is coming. What things will happen? I do not know, but I am ready to see.

BETTY (Linda brought me TRADER JOES coffee. Can't wait for a good cup-o-joe's) BOOP

P. S.

THANKS TO PAUL *& AND SOPHIA!!!! YOU AGAIN WELCOMED US TO YOUR HOME AND  IT WAS AS USUAL, SPECIAL. WE ALL ENJOYED THE WORK EVERYONE DID TO  MAKE CHRISTMAS VERY SPECIAL.  LOVE YOU BOTH.  MAMAW

GREAT DAY

 Well, HO,HO, HO,--MERRY CHRISTMAS. If today is as good as yesterday, then it will be wonderful. We did enjoy my side of the family yesterday. All beautiful people and don't get together often. A good and lovely brunch was enjoyed as well as the many conversations. One niece is having first baby. One has a new boyfriend, another is newly engaged. Time marches on. Today a traditional Christmas feast is planned at #2 daughters home. All bring something good to eat and fun to share. Truman would have loved it all. I miss him so much at special times. What is your favorite holiday food? Hard to pick?  I guess mine is the old fashioned way of dressing. The way my Mama made it. The gravy is important too. She never made Pumpkin pie, but I have learned to like it too. Hey, the list goes on. And so do we.

BETTY (full and Happy) BOOP

p. s. enjoy yourself.

NIT-PICKING AGAIN

I said to myself this morning as I was fooling around---you are nitpicking again. It came to me, that I say that a lot and sort of know what it means, but what is it's origin?  Of course it bothered me till I asked my friend Mr. Google. It started in the 1950s. A person who is obsessed with what they are doing and jumps from one thing to another. Sound like you? Or Me. Also it was a common thing during the l950"s head lice. Kids were searched for them in their hair. How invasive. Can't remember anything about that ? Oh well, So Be It. I do NITPICK but not for nits.

BETTY (let change the subject) BOOP

p. s. did you see the 98th Birthday special last night for Dick VanDyke?  I did enjoy all his works. 

DIVING DUCKS

Truman called them (I am guessing at this) Diadapple or was it dive dapple? Don't think it was it's name. But a big group just passed me while I was looking at the Lake. In the middle of about 20 or more was a big duck 4 times as big as the rest. I gasped and it fell apart into 3 ducks. Now I had a story ready about the duck who went on the  Atkins diet to get back into the graces of his piers. Oh well something else. I found a few dried up raisins in a box in my purse. I put them on the rail of the Balcony and am watching . Think they will eat them?  Another story.

BETTY (boy is she desperate) BOOP

p.p.s. I just looked and just three are left.did niss who got them.

CHRISTMAS IS A-COMMING

 Ready or not. Actually, I am relieved to just be ready. Without all the rushing and preps. there are many. Except the flu and other stuff are hiding in the wings of our usual festivities. Oh, how I pray for it all. It is hard to just be still and know who is really in charge. Looking forward for the best, for all. When I remember all the shopping and parties to go too. I used to buy one outfits and wear it to all events. Usually the same people would not be there at all of them. But if it was a nice outfit. who cares?  I remember one special outfit I bought.  It was a pink dressy suit Shiny and made of something crisp. Oh boy. did I think it was something. High heels of course. Feet hurt the whole time. Women do punish themselves in the name if FASHION.

BETTY(ok that is it) BOOP

p. s. since you have nothing else to do--recall a few parties you have enjoyed and dressed up for. 

COLD BUT SUNSHINE

 Red for Christmas. So is green. And any color you want. I think about Christmas morning and yes, I still remember the thrill of coming in and finding my wishes come true. The one I remember getting excited about was a Mickey Mouse watch. His little gloved hands would tell you the time. It was real. And to think old Santa would not find me at my Grandmother Brown"s house away up in the country near Durant Mississippi. But he did !!!!  Magic for sure. Dolls were the next thing I remember. They had such a sweet smell, the rubber one. I am not sure they still use real rubber for dolls. But you could give the baby dolls a bath. I loved that. And to powder a baby doll with sweet smelling powder made it "real". Enough of Memory Babnk. Let me try to close this down.

BETTY (dumb me) BOOP

DID IT AGAIN

MADE A MESS AGAIN. BLAME IT ON MY EYES, I AM HITTING SOME KEY THAT I DON'T UNDERSTAND. OH WELL,, I SAID ENOUGH THIS MORNING. 

BETTY BOOP  

beautiful concert

 The the Christmas program at Broadmeadow was the best ever. Wells Memorial Methodist Choir joined ours. Our director led a Choir loft so full, they had to add extra seats. My, My, what a sound that made. Good many people to listen to such a beautiful blend of voices. I was lifted to a great place as I listened. So now I am ready for family at Christmas. Great plans have been made. I hope for feeling good and to enjoy it all. It can get exciting. 

I saw Mrs. Card. this morning. t least I think she is his wife. Never together. They are such beautiful birds. They like the new blend of food we bought. They seem like treats to me. Speaking of treats---my breakfast was that. Dinning room biscuits are so good split and toasted. A little more trouble to scramble an egg than my fancy methods, but it was worth it. (add a little milk and beat well before you cook it soft.) There I shared my SECRETOrBUT

000PS

I do not know what I click but it goes crazy or IT MAY BE JUST CRAZY ME. ANY WAY--NUFF SAID

 READ  ON AND LOOK IT UP

BETTY BOOP

OLD MEMORIES

 When I went to  GEORGE  ELEMENTRY SCHOOL (1-6 grades), It was a thrill to just mention riding in cars and going to the big buildings in downtown Jackson. I think it was a group from the 6th grades who were invited. My friend Lois and I were among the elite few. We were excited and scared to death. Just the ride on an elevator to the top of  the tallest building we had then, and to see how they broadcast to radio. All dressed and knees scrubbed and faces looking wondering at all the new s SAW  tuff,  We sang I SAW THREE SHIPS A SAILING BY. Remember that one. It was among the ones you always taught young kids to sing. Guess it was a favorite. I thought 9f it this morning and the memory. I ask Mr, Google about it. I often as a kid wondered what th0se ships had to do with Christmas. Read it and the may guesses there are. I

GETTING IN THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT ?

 Yes. Everyone around here is laughing, speaking, giving and seem HAPPY. So I am hanging on too. I have almost delivered 30 packs of beautiful Trail Mix. made by #3. So good of her to make it for me. I have 5 more to deliver this morning. Not my usual little "happies" that I have made over the years I have lived here. But you know the story and why-no more. But I enjoyed making so many over the years. Amy's mix is a hit. Best ever they say. I agree. 

So, my advice is---If the HAPPY TRAIN stops at your station---Hop on. and  take a ride. 

BETTY (have a happy day) BOOP

 

BIG LET DOWN

 Can't stay up there forever. My let down includes getting my regular Diabetic toenail trim. Must be done to prevent future trouble . So Be  It.  Mother would be happy for me to just sing whatever I could. Me too. 

My lift up is to be with daughter # 2. She always lifts me up. So with that little short lift you up, I will bid you farewell till next time.

BETTY (I do better with short messages)     BOOP

p. s. this was a little too short and not very good either !!!!!

Still in recovery

 I mean getting calmed down from the experience I had in the Choir program. It was almost too much for me. I was tired yesterday and spent it doing mundane things. Like laundry. Has to be done and I own so many pairs of socks. Day time and bed time and leisure socks. I had run out almost and had to wash. Had to wait my turn because others had the same idea. So it took  almost all day to get it all done. Well the wicker laundry basket is still waiting for it's contents to be sorted and put away. SO BE IT.

BETTY (I am an expert in making a blog out of most any subject) BOOP

p. s. congratulations !! You read good literature.

O HAPPY DAY

 Best day in a long time. 7 of my local family came to our Christmas Choir. I was almost bursting with pride and joy. I sang my heart out for them. How excited I was. We did a very interesting program. Although a big part of our members were new, they got with it as the rest of "oldies" welcomed them. Our program was unique as it started with old favorites of our members all through the years and went on to some new ones and finally much loved Christmas songs and solos and duets from favorite members. An hour packed with fun and remembering. It did me so much good, although I was completely wiped out. MG brought the most beautiful white roses to me. So sweet she is. She gave a friend one from the dozen. She always admires my family. How sweet it was. If I never get to sing again. I will always remember the happy time. Thank you again sweet and thoughtful family. You mean so much to me.

 BETTY BOOP

p. s. Went to sleep humming in my mind--TURN YOUR RADIO ON.  Loved singing that old gospel song.

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BETTY (I slept good last night) 

THE DAY HAS ARRIVED

 The day of our Choir program.  Got my black pants ready, white shirt, a touch of red for around my neck and my voice kind of working. I will try. 

 And don't be shy to ask for help to get on and off stage. That is one of my problems. It is part being sorry to have to ask for help. But we have such helpful and nice people and I am sure I would do the same for anyone else. Forget all that and try to sing my strongest and best. Like the little Drummer Boy and his drum. 

It is 31 degrees and sunny. Funny how we are enjoying so many kinds of weather. 

I took down a Christmas mug for coffee. Well the first one, I dropped and it broke. Now I am down to 3. Hope I make it through Xmas with a Christmas mug to cheer me up. I used to have many of them, Over the years I have given some away or broke a few. This one is the Jolly old man decorating a tree.

BETTY think of me during the program this afternoon) BOOP

p. s family will be here to listen.

 Lost my train of words I guess. I guess I will just hang it up for today. Too many mistakes.

BETTY (love you anyway-please love me) BOOP

continued

Lost 

WEATHER IS O. K.

 Will not dwell on weather. It is  good.  But why do Dr's have to always say., Well, remember you are "96".  I got the eye Dr. back yesterday, when I answered: But I will be 97 next month!!!  He smiled and I am sure he thought I would make it, but was afraid to say it. But back to my apartment and fixed a beautiful lunch from the fridge. I am holding my own with the eyes. No change is good for me. Thank you Lord and my very kind and smart Dr. Enough of that subject. 

Birds are happy with new food, but I have attracted a new fellow. Some kind of a dove. Really too big for my small feeder. But the others are approaching with caution. Waiting their turn. Fun to watch and knowing I have to let them work it out.

Jan took me to Dr. yesterday. It was lunch time when we finished. My eyes were dilated and I did not want to go out. We came back here to apartment and found  bits of  treasures in the freezer and fridge. Just like Mamma used to keep. She always had a piece of bacon or sausage plus a bit of toast in a little dish she kept on the stove. I have eaten many snacks like that.

BETTY  BOOP

D DAY

 Off to the Doctor today.  Eyes are important. I have said it many times and thanked God for mine. Now today I still thank him for what I have left. One good one I hope. I have an issue to discuss and hope it comes out o. k. We will see and go with what happens. 

Hey what nice weather today. You never know what you will get from that department. Again we will go with what happens. My birds will have a new food tomorrow after they eat the last kind.  Hope to draw some more kinds, Maybe some colorful ones too.

I will talk to you later. About the birds and the eyes. Need to see my birds.

 BETTY (so much to do)BOOP

p. s. just call me Lucky.

MY SOURCE SAID 37 DEGREES

 But, I am unreliable. Don't bet on me. The sun is shinning and the birds are eating to brace the cold. Such a beautiful day. Choir practice went well, it was the last one before the Big Show next week. We are ready. Can't get the songs out of my mind.. Guess that is good. Wear your black pants and something Red on top. Now that sounds like a disaster, but we will be beautiful The men will wear a red bow tie, if they can locate one. Just listening to the conversations about the dress code and you wonder what you will see on the big day. But believe me, it turns out just right, Just sing Ladies and Gents and it does not really matter what you wear. Two years ago when we last sang at Christmas, THE LITTLE DRUMMER BOY was dropped from the program. Can't remember the reason. I was devastated. My all time favorite has been added this year.  If I could find a drum, I could play it. But can't you just see that little boy and his drum playing his best?

 BETTY (play your drum) BOOP

MONDAY, BUT WHICH MONTH???

 It is a puzzle. I know we have had strange weather before. Trouble changing seasons, but this one has been very strange. Never know what to wear. Will I get hot or cold?  I ponder. I went to Broadmeadow, my church in Jackson, yesterday. I had so much trouble finding my place in the program. It all seemed to go too fast and I got confused and lost my confidence. And low and behold it was Communion Sunday and I had to walk with Amy's help. Very upsetting. I was troubled the rest of the day. What is happening to me?  Amy said you are 96 six Mom. Well I will soon be 97, will change for the better then?  We should hope so. Sorry to be so depressing, but that is the way it is. Blog's should not be this serious, but funny.

BETTY ( better tomorrow) BOOP 

p. s. yes, I know the Preacher would bring the bread and wine to me at my seat, but that seems so "final"

EASY WAY OUT

 Saturday is a stand out special day. time to cook a real breakfast. Maybe pancakes, or special egg dish. Time to prepare grapefruit.?  I did not have an excuse, but I fixed a Speedy breakfast as I used to do when I worked (gainfully) employed.  I had the O.J., no trouble there. and coffee (of course. But I did poach an egg, still easy and not much clean up. A bowl of Total dry cereal with a banana. In and out fast and good. I still will in the future have my lovely planned breakfast, for I love breakfast. Now I have the time and  energy to do it. A little sit on my Balcony topped my morning so far. What next ?  Wait and see.

BETTY(do love a plan) BOOP

p.s. one day is like the other now. SO BE IT

GOT TO HURRY

Got stuff to do. I am so slow lately. It takes me longer. But I do what I can. Covid shot is a big thing around here. Got to get in line that is very determined to be always first. I admit, I am too. 

I observe the birds every morning. Get to know some of them. A certain one comes and sits and looks and waits on the side of the feeder. He is looking and looking, but waiting to eat. He is patient but he waits. Finally in "she" comes with flurry and they dive in to eat together. Same thing every morning. My he is patient.

BETTY (have to watch) BOOP

p. s. don't tell me I have nothing to do. 

back don't know what happened

And we are back. The birds are a part of SCV. So they have to stand in line a lot. Tomorrow we stand in line our Covid Booster. We already got the flu shot. So I have my day planned. I do need a haircut. When, I don't know how to fit all my active life in. Ha Ha Ha. 

BETTY (not true) BOOP

this is in two parts. Interesting

WAITING IN LINE

 The birds were slow to come. Wanted to stay in bed at 29 degrees. But they did finally come. A lot of them. They had to stand in line all lined up on the rail and wait there turn. As one would hop out, another took it's place. Really!!! That is the way we do here at SCV. Wait your turn. Well.

COLD BUT BEAUTIFUL TODAY,

 Yes, tis time.  I wore a sweat shirt yesterday. Linda gave me 2 new ones. It felt good. I met a Happy man yesterday going down the hall telling everyone--"Happy Day After".  He must have had a good one. I think all my people have the right idea. traveling. I found myself starring at a large photo hanging in my bedroom. Me and Truman on top of Pikes Peak. Several of my family have or still are traveling. Love it!!!!  Go when you can. You will be glad you did. I saw a big jet take off through the sky, taking someone  somewhere. It made a beautiful stream in the air. You know what?  I have stopped wanting to go some place else. Home sounds good to me. But I do love to hear about others and their travels. As I found myself starring at Truman and me on top of Pikes Peak I remembered it well.  Good memories are almost like being there again.

BETTY (been to the top) BOOP

DIFFERENT KIND OF DAY

 But a nice  one.

Smaller amount around the table. Used my Mother's silverware. Wish she could see it being used. Different food, but Amy has mastered the cornbread dressing just like or better than Mother's.  I could have made a meal of the relish dishes A#2 brought. Along with A#1, they covered it well.  Carving the Cornish hens really was better than a big old turkey  for Ed.  Lady peas brought us back to  Summer as we enjoyed them. So much more was enjoyed. Maybe next gathering will be bigger.  The more the better. Well I will settle down to oatmeal and banana. Still good.

BETTY BOOP

HAPPY THANKSGIVING DAY

 Cold and not so bright. But the sun is shinning behind the clouds. Hope you are with those you love. Ours are scattered as far as distant countries where they do not celebrate the same as we do. Our crew gets smaller as we speak.  One dropped because getting sick and his mate is staying with him. They just got back from a trip to see their kids in another state. Maybe picked up something not to pass on. Please get well fast.  Down to 4.  We will remember this one.  

BETTY(Oh my) BOOP

p. s. maybe we should drive the highway and pick up a few homeless.

SOMETHING NEW

 We are having Cornish Hens instead of turkey. First for everything. Looking forward to those cute little babies. The rest is traditional. Just 6 of us. One is a guest. Glad to have a friend to be with us. I remember the "olden" days. Just leave them in the Memory  Bank and enjoy TODAY. I know everything will be very good. I raised good cooks.  Always trying to to do special things.  

O.K. that's all for today. Will tell it all tomorrow.

BETTY(saving myself) BOOP

STORMY LAST NIGHT

 Hope you are all o. k. Not much rain here yet. Maybe today. You know, there is nothing like a good old fashioned breakfast. Toast, egg over light, bacon. coffee. orange juice. You don't even have to think, just make it happen. And I did. Enough said about that.

Choir was good yesterday, Happy I can still make a little noise. The program is going well. we will be ready. However that Amen song we close with is hard to get right. But when you think about it, ----  it is just full of "Amens". Everyone singing at a different time and who knows if it Bass  or Altos time to sing?  Just sing them all. The Great Amen has spoken.

BETTY (that's all folks) BOOP

p. s. remember Walt Disney cartoons ?  And Porky Pig. He stuttered, but closed the cartons with stuttering "Thaaaaat's All folks."   ?????

DONUT SHOP BREAKFAST BLEND (KROGER)

As you remember, I have been trying out new coffee.  Each one taste better than the last I tasted. And all the before are forgotten. So, I was surprised at  how I liked it. DONUT SHOP BLEND. Kroger carries it. It is so good. It is the one to settle on. McNeil Home favorite. SO BE IT  AMEN

My Popcorn tree has shed it's beautiful red leaves overnight. I have enjoyed it's many stages and look forward to it again. 

Better stop. I keep having to correct mistakes. Very annoying,

BETTY (can't give it up) BOOP

p. s. maybe it does not seem like much, but it means a lot to me.  so read me if you can.  

IN THE 60'S. SUN SHINNING. NO WIND----PERFECT

 What could be better? I am looking at the big Pine trees that were small when I first saw them. My how they have grown in the 12-13 years I have lived at SCV. Time has traveled and so have I. I have done so many things I never thought I could do. It is called "growing." Sometime we are forced to change. So many new friends and experiences. I had "little cuties" left at my door. No name and no one to thank. Also some cookies. I do have thoughtful friends. 

I have Amy to help and fill up two spots with Jan gone for a visit to grandkids.  I am getting so "needy" and they are my help for sure. Oh, you know "little cuties" are small tangerines, in case you don't know. Very popular this time of year. Cute and sweet to eat. Hey, that describes me, just not to eat. 

BETTY (AS YOU SEE--STILL SILLY) BOOP

p. s. you have to give the people what they want.

66. cloudy, amd windy.

 Not a good day for football. But play they will. Never understood the love of football. have decided it is the tailgate food and fun with friends that it is all about. Anyway, I am out of that now. You remember the old tale of mine about the old lady sitting in a "straightback" chair in the back of a wagon. She was thrown from her perch when they hit a hole  the muddy road. Out she flew and sat in the mud and as she watched the wagon bump on down the road, she declared: "Well, I"m out of that now."  I have said that many times. Many problems come and go and how wish this unbalance would just go. 

Betty (hope this post gets through) BOOP

p. s. tired of blogging and it not going to you.  Some Chinaman is laughing at all my blog out there in Cyber Space.

GOOD MORNING

 Day started good. Numbers were good and decided to try the Blog  this morning. I have a little gift skillet called a HOT  SPOT. Cooks my egg-over-light perfect. I cracked my egg in it this morning and my morning was cracked too. The yolk broke and filled the space. Looked like an egg pancake. Not to be discouraged, I named it Pancake Egg and trudged on. Flipped it orange over and it looked fine. I treated myself to Fig Preserves orange  juice and coffee .   I think I will stop now.  When I had to lug out the Dictionary to look up how to spell cantaloupe, I called it stop when you are ahead.

BETTY (nice try)  BOOP

TRY AGAIN

One of the pleasures I have is writing the DOT SPOT. It gives me a  way to visit and tell of my day or night sometime. My food, especially breakfast. To write on the computer is getting hard.  I guess it is my eyesight that is the problem. Eyesight to the brain. Lord how I have tried. But every   time I try, I make so many mistakes that I get frustrated and it makes me have to stop.  So, I will wait to a more stable time .  Don't know when that is.  But I guess you can live missing it from time to time.

BETTY(what to do with the time?) BOOP

NO THANKS

I lost  my morning blog. I worked hard on it. How I did it I don't know. If you will forgive me, I will not try to do it over. It was not worth it. So please take a day off and look for a better tomorrow.

BETTY (i am hopeless when it comes to this computer) BOOP 

CHOIR PERFORMANCE

 Our Choir program will be December 11 at 3 till 4. That is our usual practice time. It will me an hour of old favorites and end with some real old Christmas favorites and some new ones too. We still have a few "oldies", like me and some real good new ones too. Already sounds like professionals.  Our director brags that we could compete with any Choirs that she knows.  Don't know if it is true, but we do a lot to help our friends get into the Christmas spirit, as well as ourselves 

We have such a few trees that turn their leaves .  Mostly Pines, but the few I see are bright and mostly red. Wonder what the rest of the U. S. looks like since the weather has been strange. One year, we traveled through the Eastern States, this time of the year in our Motor Home. The colors were unreal. So beautiful in the mountains. Such memories really stay especially  because we were with Irene and Cecil.  They were the best traveling "buddies"

BETTY (down memory lane again) BOOP

FROM STREAK TO CLOUDS.

 I watched as 3 planes took off. Leaving the streaks and then turning to clouds. I then remembered my first flight. By myself to Dallas, Southern Methodist University to see Truman graduate from Banking School. Took a while for that to happen. I have flown many times since, but the first was exciting. Everyone on the plane knew from my actions that it was the first. But wait till you fly over water and the ocean at that!!!!!That a few times is  still something to remember. 

The old Sparrow friends are a bit jealous. They do not get on the feeder, but eat the crumbs the others are always dropping. Fun to watch.

My brain is really mixed. Can't even figure what time it really is. Oh well. I just take my sleep when I can get it. Just let the brain deal with it. It is already in that mode. 

No problem,

BETTY(on my own) BOOP

WAKE UP LITTLE SUSIE

 How did you sleep last night? Did you wake on time? I did just fine, although, it is a pain to reset all my clocks. Finally got it right. Birds seem confused at the change. Finally gathered and began to eat like there is no tomorrow.  Maybe that is true.  I will soon have to go back to BIRDS UNLIMITED and buy this special food that is for balcony's that wont sift through on my neighbor. Can't explain it, but the Lady at the store sold me on it. Expensive, but it works. So what else is new?  SO BE IT.!!!!!!

BETTY(out of subjects) BOOP.......................)

p.p.s. remember The Everly Brothers and "Wake Up Little Susie".??????

LEFT-RIGHT-LEFT

 I have a little game, called Left. Right, Left. Old Army marching song. It goes 

LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT.

YOU HAD A GOOD HOME,

BUT, YOU LEFT, RIGHT,LEFT.

LEFT RIGHT LEFT.

When I first get up in the morning, I have trouble getting the old right knee moving.. It had a replacement long ago, but is still cantankerous. I start to march with left, right, left till it works. Also assures that I can still talk too. Talking and waking are most essential. So here I go, Left, Right. Left, till I am back in bed depending on what time it is. Speaking of time, don't forget to set the clock back tonight. You know--Fall Back. Don't you just love David Hartman, weather man? He gets so excited at any change. 

BETTY (enough of me) BOOP

p. s. left right left !!!!!

FORGETFUL, OH NO

 Earlier I had something funny to tell. But when I finally got to write--I can't remember what It was. So just put your hands across your middle and take a deep breath and laugh as if it is the funniest thing you ever heard. SO BE IT.

BETTY (she is more silly than funny) BOOP

WAIT, WHAT MONTH IS IT ANYWAY?

 Let's do purple in color. I like it. From frost to sunny. Can you stand it?  Before the week is done, we will have had it all----except rain. Which we do need. 

I saw a beautiful Red male Cardinal yesterday at my new feeder. I gasp for breath, it was so beautiful and surprising. Did not see his mate. but they don't stand out as much as the man of the house. I am glad I thought of a bird feeder to replace the Hummers when they go South. 

Can you make a perfect "egg over light"?  I did this morning. Practice makes perfect, as the saying goes. But not always true. I have had plenty of practice, but many failures. Nothing sadder than a egg-over-light gone bad. No. not bad but not perfect. 

tasted good and with bacon, toast and a small bowl of fresh strawberries, topped with Starbuck coffee. T'was great.

BETTY always the cook BOOP

NOVEMBER A MONTH TO REMEMBER

 November stands out. Our Anniversary month. November 23, 1946. Long ago and far away. this little dark-haired girl stood, shaking a little and promised to love this good looking dark haired man forever. And I still do. What a life we had and still have many sweet memories, to live with. I wish everyone could be as full filled  and fun filled as we were.

Hey, change the subject, so be it. Love strawberries on my oatmeal. Can get them the year around now, if you want to pay for them. And I do . Sun looks good , now that it is so cold. I plan to change the witches to the crazy old turkey. He is cute and funny. Need funny, I don't think everyone appreciates cute, for a turkey. Oh, I do go on and on. Side affect of having to make my own fun.

BETTY (be funny) BOOP

p. s. just for today. You may have a talent for funny!!!

41 DEGREES

 O. K. I will take that. But I choose to stay inside and admire the  Birds. I am really enjoying feeding them and watching them .  Now what to wear? Will it warm some or do I find a sweater? Things to ponder. Oh yes. we are having Halloween Party today. Some will dress up and I want to see that. We have a 4 four foot Witch standing in the Hall. She cackles this scarry laugh every time someone passes her path. She comes out every Halloween and belongs to a resident. Her batteries were down yesterday, I hope they get her going today. I kind of like her. Some people think she is annoying, To each their own!!!  

HAPPY HALLOWEEN AND HAVE FUN AND TAKE IT EASY.

BETTY BOOP

WINTER COMING ?

We live where  the weather is interesting. Hot one day and cool the next. I had an interesting soup at supper last night. APPLE PUMPKIN.  Yes it was interesting, but a little too sweet to me. I ate it anyway. They try to keep up. I have seen several pumpkin soups. And some are good sounding. I like the butternut squash.  Hard to slice and prepare. I bet. Soup sounds good on a day like today. Kind of a comfort thing. Hey, I wish I had something to make soup with  today. Mr. Campbell  makes some fine ones. I keep a stash handy and always tomato.  PROGRESSO  is the best. I used to buy Clam Chowder that Truman loved. Wish I had some today--with him.

BETTY (It is soup day)

p. s. do you think a bowl  will find it's way to my plate sometime today?)

MR CHEN'S

 Best kept secrete.  I think it is the best one of it's kind. Mr. T of our family loves it too.  He brought lunch to eat in the Bubble yesterday after J and I had worked on my "stuff."  Oh my, was I tired. After they left, I almost did not make it to the bed with my eyes open. I had slept fitfully the night before and I did not feel very good. Trying my brain on several things was almost too much. I napped for at least an hour. Felt better. We got some things done and it is worth it for them to help me. I need so much help these days and I am thankful for all I get. 

Egg poacher came out of hiding this morning. Makes perfect poached ones. Of course the wonderful and perfect of all kinds of fresh fruit J, brought really brightened my breakfast. She knows how to pick it. So the birds are still happy and making me happy too. So the sun is shinning and going to be a better day.

BETTY(love my family)BOOP

SATURDAY

 Just talked to daughter # !. I am jealous of her luck with different kinds of birds. I am excited to have Wrens and Titmice.  They have brightened my mornings with breakfast. Would like to see more color.  # 2 is coming with her spouse for lunch in the Bubble.  Beautiful lunch place. J is going to do a few things like fill the pill box and other things that need to be taken care of.  Kind of a work and conversation day. Must be done. When I sat down to breakfast, I said what a beautiful breakfast. Oatmeal {not instant) topped with a perfect banana and sprinkled with granola was so good. Haven't thought of that before. Have you?

BETTY( looking for something new to add) BOOP

RED LETTER DAY (for me)

 It is always a good day when I get my hair cut How about you?  What does a haircut do for you?  Sometime it is the best thing to happen. Sometime it is not.  Sometime for whatever reason the operator is just not herself. Or it may be me? My hair is not behaving. or blame it on the weather?  Sometime it is great and everyone  ask who did my hair.  Maybe that will be today. We will hope. Well the sun is shinning. Birds are happy and so am I.

BETTY BOOP 

LOVE THE FINCH AT THE TABLE

I really have the Finch at the table, at least two kinds. Of course the purple are pretty. I am enjoying what will come next. A. came and brought new large print books from Madison Library.  They carry large and good selection.  And she brought wonderful frozen sugar free yogurt. Oh my what a treat.  I am out of patience, so I must stop. Keep making mistakes. 

BETTY (not much fun) BOOP

62 and and a little breezy.

 Will be a beauty!! J & T are home from a fun travel. Lots of fun memories with Grands. Birds are fun to watch. Wrens, Titmice are what I have so far. One little wren has a bright pink breast. I understand their are several kinds of Wrens. I will not boggle my mind trying to identify any kind, just enjoy. Please don't give me a book!!!  Lordy, I am having trouble reading for any length of time. After all, you do need to know what I had for breakfast.  By the way it was oatmeal with banana and strawberries. The banana was overripe. so most went in trash, but I had a few strawberries left, so they finished it just fine.  SO BE IT.

BETTY BOOP

BIRDS ARE HAPPY

 Nice day, but we need the rain. Hope for some soon. One little Wren came to breakfast as I sat on Balcony. They are still a little unsure of my presence. Patience. they will soon get used to me as the food gets more important. I went to Choir yesterday. The only activity I still am a part of. I do love it. We are getting a Christmas program together. Along with old favorites and a few others. Should be good. Don't know if our director will be able to continue as she is taking care of her husband who is recovering from a stroke. I understand that position she is going through. We will hope she can continue because we all love the experience of singing.  I know I do. 

Fun is having a SCV biscuit for breakfast. I had one and I know it is not as good for me as a lovely wholewheat toast, but You must treat yourself sometime.  Right?

BETTY BOOP

I AM O. K.

 I am o. k.  Have tried to write the last two days, but got frustrated when I had to correct so many mistakes, so I gave up. My eyes are giving me trouble telling the brain what to do. Every one is mixed up.  So I decided to give it another go.  I do love writing and hope you don't mind reading. I tried my little egg poacher this morning. It  was a perfect egg on an English Muffin. Mmmmm good. Little tricky but worth it. The Balcony was pleasant this morning. I enjoyed the coffee with the birds. They seem less afraid of me. Titmouse pair are so cute and talk a lot. Is it Summer again or Fall? It is  so changeable but interesting. Well I seem to have gotten this far without too many mistakes so maybe I will stop while ahead.

BETTY BOOP

BIRD WATCHER

 New job. I am delighted to report that I now have birds at my new feeder. It is a state of the art. from WILD BIRDS UNLIMITED. I had high hopes that they would flock to it right away. But not in my time but there own, they appeared yesterday to my delight. Not sure what they are. I know one kind is Titmouse, but another is unnamed so far. I sat on Balcony this morning hoping to get a closer look. None came so I gave up and the minute I shut the sliding door, they appeared.  Timid and did not like me there. I went back inside and watched from there. Maybe they will get used to me soon. If not-I will respect them and watch from inside. I am just happy to feed and watch them. I fed many kinds when we lived on Riverwood. Kept me busy sometime. squirrels  were the problem there. Sometime racoons. Fed them all. O. K. that is my news except MG and her mom came yesterday. Always a pleasure. 

BETTY BOOP

ONE LONE GOOSE

 As I sat on Balcony, I saw one Goose just looking over the water. as if searching. Of course, a story began to unfold in my mind. All by its self, just scanning the Lake. Was she lost? A visitor looking for a "forever" home? Was she waiting for someone special? Was she on probation for some deed?, Or was she sick and trying to get well? All these things could make a good story and probably none are true. Who understands fully what nature can be? That is what is interesting about it. But she  is still there, and although a few geese have swam in the Lake, some honking, I wonder if they know what is wrong? If indeed anything? I will check oh it later.

I have "travelers" on the road to a fun visit with their "grands" and the rest of their household. Have fun Y"all,

BETTY BOOP

HERE COMES THE SUN

Still a little cool. So I am getting reluctant to get cold. Went to the Methodist service  here yesterday. Once a week a local minister comes for us. We use the Chapel like all the other groups. It is very pretty and inviting. It is at 4 on Tuesdays. By that time of day I am a little used up and getting hungry. I wish it were in the mornings. Always wishing. 

SCV had a 35th Birthday celebration yesterday. Real nice. How could I know, since I forgot about it!!!  I lucked up on it as it was ending. I strolled through and looked at the remains of a lovely display of old pictures and other things of the past. I missed some good looking refreshments too. Would have passed on those anyway. But decorations and the crowd was nice. Oh well, missed another something. I am used to that. 

BETTY BOOP

LONG LIVE SCV.

CRAZY OLD GIRL

 Yes crazy but here I am. Sitting on my Balcony in the sun and cool temps. Dressed in two robes and high wooly socks, big cup-o-joe in hand. Helps to warm my fingers. I do see the Sun peeping over the tree tops. What a sight. All free for me. I think maybe it is the old 8 o'clock coffee. But I still have another to try. It is STARBUCKS.  blend. It says so poetic: "Notes of toasted malt & milk chocolate"  Who got a job for that quote? Lucky me, can't wait to use the current one and start on that one. 

I went to Choir yesterday. I enjoyed it. Oh,  Lord, thank you that you do not have to try out to sing in this Choir. Everyone is welcome to sing. 

BETTY (singing)  BOOP

p. s. don't listen too close.

COOL AND CLOUDY

 I guess the sun got tired of the world looking at it and decided to hide today. A little cool outside for the Balcony. So here I sit inside. I got to visit with A. yesterday. Just a regular visit, Best kind. J. came later and filled the pill box. That is such a relief. The box is getting fuller all the time and I need reassurance. That means a lot to me. Her visit is a BIG help. too. Also fresh fruit and other groceries. I do eat right for sure.

Well. let us go look for the Sun on the other side of the street, there it hides. Just have to  look for it.

BETTY BOOP

DON'T LOOK AT SUN DIRECT TODAY

 I have a good view of the sun and it's show for today. Hope to get a quick look. Must be careful. What a wonderful thing the world is.  Too bad it gets treated as it does. We people should be ashamed.  

Hey I had  ham & eggs this morning. Oh and a biscuit too. I should be O. K. for a while. I am sure my diet keeps me trim. I01 was the number at the Dr. office. I need  some new clothes as my "oldies" are hanging kind of loose. Good excuse. Wish Stienmart was still in business. Dillards is my next favorite place to shop. 

BETTY( change of season) BOOP

p. s. I  like living where we have season changes. Do you?

GOOD VISIT

 I do like my Dr. Had a wonderful visit yesterday. He understands small strokes and 96 "old girls". Like me. He said I was doing good after the April stroke. And he was pleased with my progress. Keep it up. Change can be better I hope. It seems a good attitude does help. I am not perfect and never will be, but after all---who is? Enough of that. Routine does not change. Nothing to add or take away-and away I go to carry on. 

I sat on Balcony and watched many Canada Geese fly in. They made a "joyful" noise and flew on. Just looking it over I guess. I hope a few plan to stay. I like their presence and the way they make me feel. Kind of like home.  I had a different breakfast this morning I always cook a little, but this morning, felt like something easy. I had o. j. , TOTAL cereal with a lovely banana, a whole wheat toast with cheddar cheese melted on it. Not much mess and clean up. Maybe I will add that once a week for fun. I bet a lot of people who have to rush off to work or school have a good breakfast without all the extra cooking.  I still love my grits, bacon and egg cooked in different ways, but change is good. (sometime.)

BETTY BOOP

8 O'CLOCK COFFEE

 I have been conducting a  survey on coffee. So far I have tried several kinds. This morning I opened and made my morning coffee with eight o'clock, med roast. I have not been impressed with the several designer names. This morning I opened the old A &P 8 oclock, medium roast. Remember the one where you ground your own?  At the great A &  P grocery store?  Maybe it is just me with my love for the past. but so far I declare it a WINNER. I have one more to try---Starbucks. We will see. Will take a while to use the 8 o'clock. Well somebody has to conduct these things. Why not me?

Kind of gloomy and a little rain, but still Balcony weather for me. I am still waiting for more birds at my new feeder. I did see an unknown (to me) pair yesterday. I don't have a bird book anymore, so I am going downstairs to our Library and ask about one there. Another adventure. Means nothing to some, but I want to know who the strange visitors were.

BETTY( inquiring minds want to know) BOOP

p.s. visitors are welcome at SCV

55 Little warmer.

 Well we have Mississippi weather====changeable. 55 will start us off today. Good thing we are changeable people. It is what we expect. Good Fair weather, not that matters to me personally. But for the State Fair people it has been great. Brings needed money to our state. Lord we need it. 

Enough of that observation. Anyone can figure that. Don't know what for today, but something unexpected always happens. How stupid a comment. We never know what may happen. Yesterday was full of surprises, but I made it through and am good to try again. I can usually count on breakfast being pretty much predictable. Maybe you can too. I do add surprises sometime. How pathic I sound. Sometime you have to make your surprises.  Well I will close this little writing with a Better next time.

BETTY (not much to say) BOOP

p. s. wish I was on a trip like some I know.

46 DEGREES

 Well, here I sit--old long robe and high top sleep socks, coffee in hand and getting cold. What does that mean? Haven't felt this in a while. I like it. Can't stay long coffee gets cold. Lovely it is. Raspberries in my oatmeal, makes me happy. Except for the tiny seeds, they were delightful for a change. 

I guess I am impatient, but no birds yet at my new bird feeder. Patience is what I lack. I do try, but I really want to see what kind of birds I can attract.  I could not stay long, I was getting cold and the birds are reluctant to new things and I will give them time. 

Time does march  on and I must keep up. 

BETTY (march on BOOP)

p. s. Choir practice is today. 

SATURDAY WHAT A WOINDERFUL DAY

 Almost too good. Grand Daughters came and brought talk, laughter and flowers. Brought their MOM too. I enjoyed them so much. Then daughter # 2 came in the afternoon to wrap up the day. All so good. My brain was  over worked I guess because it could not go to sleep last night. I went over and over with all kinds of subjects. Some very not wanted. I finally got to a better sleep early this morning and overslept. Not very good. So, I am staying here and trying to get back on track. Maybe that is not the best way, but I am too unbalanced to do anything else. This balance thing is so hard to handle . Looks like to me, with all the smart people we have, someone would come up with a solution.      SO BE IT

BETTY BOOP

55 O. K.

I just love the change. I sat on the Balcony in the old robe and enjoyed the breeze. Good Fair weather. Don't miss going to the fair but a biscuit would be good. I bet the last little Hummer will take off now. Up will go the new bird feeder, I will have fun with that I hope. This will be new for the balcony. I fed the birds always on Riverwood. 

I have company coming today. Will tell all later.

BETTY(get my act together) BOOP

WINTER HAS SKIPPED FALL

Just as always. Never enough 

Fall and always wanting something else. I am really happy with the weather, just making small talk. Flu shot went well yesterday, I am impressed with "us" and how we try to take care of ourselves. Will get the rest of shots later when it gets set up. I was busy all day with this and that. Stayed awake a  good part of last night. Over and over with the same old things.  Could not shut it off.  I have lived 96, almost 97 years and still my thoughts create emotions I can't control. I will work on the problem or should I let it work itself out by itself?  Sounds like a better plan. 

BETTY(working on it)BOOP

LIKE THE RABBIT-LOTS TO DO

  YET, when I list the task, it is not much compared to what used to be. Yesterday I dragged my Halloween "decor" out of cage and decided it is my favorite . Crazy old witch will sit in the little chair and make people smile. Many old favorites will appear too. I did not write yesterday, the words kept leaping and delea till I gave up. Eyes will not do what I tell them to do. gave up and prayed for a "better tomorrow." Well here it is tomorrow and not much better. The birthday lunch went so well. We had a good time eating and talking, and laughing. The things we do best. Yesterday, I got  my papers handed in to get the "shots." First in line. Now we wait. Thursday is flu shot day. I just might be first in line again. 

This is short  because I have to look at each key before I punch it or I miss type .Kind of a slow  thing and I get frustrated fast. But the effort is worth it to me. 

BETTY(slow) BOOP

BLUE SKIES MEAN SOMETHING SPECIAL

 October 2, long ago, a beautiful dark haired beauty made her first appearance in this world. Sent from heaven and was welcomed by her family with open arms. The world has been a better place since then. # 2 little girl is special and we all love her. Happy Birthday dear daughter. 

 The world seems to be coming back. Since it has been such a hot summer, the Canada Geese have been in hiding. Where? Don't know, but they have reappeared. Hello. Glad you are back. One little Hummer is hanging around still. Hope everything goes well for it. The world of Nature is a mysterious place. Keeps me guessing. Well. off to a big day as sister, nieces and Mom gather at one of our favorite eateries to lunch and celebrate our Birthday girl. Tell you later about it.

BETTY(love a Birthday) BOOP

P. S. AMERIGOS IS THE PLACE TO BE TODAY. 

NO WAY TO START THE DAY

 As I pulled the drapes open this morning--there it was. A Limo sIze  creature clinging to drapes. We "eyed" each other, I think.  At least I did. He was too weak and tired to care. So was I. I did not panic. I casually found my big, heavy, NEW WEBSTER'S COLLEGE DICTIONARY and as I knocked him to the floor. it was not hard, he actually fell, I aimed the book and let it slam hard on the creature. It is still there, I dare not move it, till I hope he is dead. I suppose he was searching for water. Bugs are rare to have here. We have regular pest control service. But that is still not a sight to see. With so much to do, I am a little unsettled. And can't control my pressure. Had a small episode last night and had to get it down before bedtime. With forms to fill out to receive the new Covd  shot and flu shot , it took J, to help me. To get new glasses. and another visit to Dr. coming up, It is almost too much for this tired old brain to handle. I have such good support from family, but  I am weak still and anything extra puts a strain on me. Well thanks for lifting my burden a while. It seem lighter to unload.

BETTY(carry on)BOOP

p. s. come lift the bug away please.

HI HO HI HO HI HO

 IT's off to work we go. NO, not me, just the workers who cut the grass. Two big machines just went by, on the sidewalk in front of me. One had a passenger. Away they went around to front of building. They keep it trimmed and neat, although we have no rain to make it grow. We use well water here in Madison and they have been keeping the Lake at a safe level. The workers are happy for a job. Another observation, the beautiful CYPRUS trees that I love are suffering from the heat. They are very embarrassed  to have their "knees" showing above the water. Look like the ones on the Natchez Trace. Well I hope the Weather People do not scare away the first rain we are looking for in a while. Well, I will stop for now, my eyes are struggling and I am tired of having to redo mistakes. Excuse any I miss.

BETTY "very frustrated" BOOP

 

 

  

OH, WHAT A BEAUTIFUL MORNING.

 This is my favorite season. Many reasons. One is our second daughter was born in October. I tell her how blue the sky was. Nothing like October Blue. Looking forward to those blue skies. I had a good night's rest. I can't say sleep. but up and down is alright if you go right back to sleep. I will tell you my secret: Be so sure of yourself  that you don't open your eyes fully, just  slowly go there and back without thinking about it and usually--back to sleep without fully waking up. Oh, I have many "Gems" to keep me a-float. I also make up words to describe my status at the time. Oh, I finished the book THE MAID. I hope you get to read it.  By: Nita Prose. I identify with  the maid in many ways. Read to see how. 

BETTY (love a mystery?)  BOOP

p. s. don't read for that reason, I am not that interesting. 

COOL AND NICE OUT THERE

 

I could stay a while out there. The breeze felt like Fall at last. Jan and I went to the eye Dr. for me yesterday. Good visit. Got some good advice and was encouraged. Everything is O. K. Of course the sight thing has not changed. I still see perfect in left eye, but the other eye (right one) continues to be my problem. Like my Dr. He is patient and very smart. Knows his  business, and I feel I am in good hands, important. O. K., that said, I am getting new glasses. Not that there is much change. I have had the same ones for years. The are very outdated and very, very, very ugly. Maybe that is what I need. something "pretty and up to date. Something in style?  Anything to hide these old wrinkles. When I find that solution, I will share it. 

BETTY(always in a fact finding mood) BOOP

p. s. feeling pretty good today.

c

DANCING WITH THE STARS

 Back again and I watched last night. Three hours for the first show. I got a little tired of it, but liked the new cast. Many will go fast, because they are not good. But I saw a little promise.  Anyway, I don't have to watch EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND so much. The show brought back old friends to mind, when Betty  would tease Darlene  and me about watching all those nude dancers. Anyway, I guess I will watch next Monday and appreciate their skills. 

I am going to eye Dr. today and see if anything  can be done to  help with my old right eye, Of course this is a gradual thing that I have lived with for a long time. I spend a lot of time correcting my many mistakes, because I simply can't focus on the right keys and go too fast. Oh well. SLOW UP.

BETTY (not easy to do) BOOP

p, s, short but sweet, not me--the Blog

TURN YOUR RADIO ON.

 Do you remember the old gospel song ---  TURN YOUR RADIO ON ? Our SVC SUNSHINE CHOIR is going to start our Christmas program with that song!!!  I love it!!!  I bet most of you have heard it, It is not sung anymore. Our director has got our attention and we will get yours too,  as we sing getting in touch with God for our program. Everyone is excited . We have a program planned with something for all. I feel so good  to be able to join in again.  Proof. that everyone who wants to sing is welcome. Me? Well just say I fill a chair and make a joyful noise. 

I am "fruity" this morning. Oatmeal held banana, along side, Orange juice for the pills, a small bowl of prunes, and a small garlic cheese biscuit (you should taste them toasted for breakfast) especially with turkey bacon. WOW, what a start with coffee on the Balcony. That should take care of me. When I think of how my Mother had to coach, beg, threaten and promise me a treat, to get me to eat breakfast, I can't believe I enjoy breakfast so much. 

BETTY(still need rain), BOOP

"the rain is falling all around,"

 , OVER LAND AND OVER SEA: Robert Lewis Stevenson". I used to like to read that poem to little daughter #3. She was left at home when the older sisters went to school. So we shared a lot of one-on-one. Some of the poems stuck with me. The rain did fall, gently this morning, but not the poem kind. Just a little teaser and hope for more to come. I sat on Balcony and listened to the gentle sound and hoped for more to come. 

I enjoyed pics of the new Kitty of A.'s friend. So sweet and cute. Maybe I will see it again soon. Not much to write. Hope to go the Choir practice this afternoon. Will plan on that.

BETTY (enjoy the rain) BOOP

P. S and be thankful.

TESTIN G

TESTING  just testing   

VISITORS

 2 Amy's and a "dapper' little cutie dressed in his best Tuxedo and frisky as could be. I had wished I could see A# 2's new addition to her cat family. Lo and behold, the two Amy's came bring Mr. not yet named with them in a cute little carrier and gave him his first elevator ride up to my door. How wonderful!! Cutest little ball of fur I have ever seen. !!!! He explored as much as we would let him. He was not shy. Finally he tired and took a nap right in my lap. Was I special? I loved the visit from them and the kitty too. We explored name, but as far as I know, he is still nameless. He is that special. Must fit him. Please come again--good subject  for my Blog. and so is company. 

BETTY (Amy # 2 loves a man in a TUXEDO) BOOP

p. s. only kind of a cat she will have, really.

 

STOPN THIS CHATTER

DISGARD  I am making too many mistakes and it is not pretty!!!! 

BETTY BOOP

SATURDAY

Saturday stands out during the week. Many reasons for that. Usually we have a day off from work. Some, like me do not work anyway, But many do and some get a day off. My, My, this blog is going nowhere already. Balcony was so pleasant and calm.  Saw ,very little going on. Heard a small plane to break the silence. After a big and fluffy waffle with blueberries with a side of Turkey bacon. I felt content to use the silence as a good start for the day. No work for me.  So if I ramble a little, just know it is Saturday. Actually my eyes are giving me trouble. I am redoing many mistakes in my vision and it is a struggle to keep redoing.. But I do like to write my thoughts. Does me good.  I as looking at an  enlarged photo of my last cat  Bitsy. She was a gentle and sweet beauty. I love having her sit with me in the photo on my desk and  keep me company.  What will I do today?