STORY TIME

I do not know much about Mallards, but this has interested me. We rarely see them in our lake. Three together have been up to something. Don't know  for sure   what they are up to, so hence a story forms. One lady and two men. Sounds like a soap opera?  First story of course mating ritual. I saw that and yet their are still 3. They swim together and sun on the banks together. They take walks under my Balcony. What are they looking for? a place to lay a few eggs? This has been going on for a while. Plenty of time to build a nest. But does not seem to be happening. Maybe I am all off course. But a story is there and I will stay on it. The world is changing, so I am not surprised at anything anymore.

Beautiful day and I hope to enjoy it.

BETTY BOOP

TOMORROW TOMORROW,TOMORROW

 

As Annie sang TOMORROW  WILL BE ANOTHER DAY. I am planning on it. However, today is good too. Just glad to have them. I woke up singing, of all things, OVER THERE, OVER THERE, SEND THE WORD OVER THERE. An old WW I song. Where did it come from. My brain has been tampered with, and funny things are coming out I guess. I am glad no one can hear me, because I test my voice every morning. Most people would do the scale but not me, I have to spice it up and making it interesting at least. 

Morning coffee on THE BALCONY was pleasant. After waffles and blueberries and turkey bacon. I am good to do. However, I tried to thaw blueberries a different way. I put them on the warming plate in micro and overdid them. I made almost syrup of blueberries. Oh, well that worked too. 

BETTY(life can be interesting )BOOP

p. s. also a challenge 

MORNING HAS BROKEN

Another beauty. As I sat on the Balcony, I in my gown and robe, , I think I am underdressed to enjoy the beauty of the universe, but here I sit sipping from the special "sophisticated" lady coffee cup. A dear friend gave it to me one Christmas.  Coffee is good, company is good too. Birds, looking for a handout, a few Canada Geese on the Meadow, and the beautiful Sun. What else can I ask? Cutting the grass is on the way. What a task, but the driver of the big old mower seems content to ride and cut.  

I am making progress. Today I will do a load of laundry and fix my lunch. Good job. I am proud to be able to do the simple task, that I used to do without thinking. It is humbling experience.   SO BE IT.

BETTY (I shall return) BOOP

p. s. heard that before? famous quote from General McArthur

RAINY DAY

Glad to be looking out and staying in today. I did have coffee on Balcony. I listen to the weather each night  and I hoped it would not wet the Balcony too much. The Weather girls are fun to watch. Most of them are like Ed said of one of them. "Somebody should give that girl a sandwich." They are so thin and beautiful with their golden locks just so. And I watch to see which clinging dress they will wear today. I should have studied to be one of them?  Maybe not. 

I am still trying to gain my strength back. Not going as fast as I require. I tell myself to be patient. but it is hard. I ironed 6 blouses yesterday!!  I iron on the foot of my bed and do not like going to the Laundry room. Maybe I did make progress yesterday . And maybe that is why I am tired today. It is hard when the spirit is willing, but the old body is not.

BETTY  BOOP

p. s. hope you saw the Carol Burnette 90th celebration last night. Was good. 

 

long time no see

 Been "under the weather a while. Under the weather does not describe it. More like digging a   hole and getting in it. But I am slowly peaking over the edge and seeing  the light. It has been a trip for sure-still is, but better. Getting the Blood Pressure is a challenge. To keep it where they want it now is hard. My  "Team"  and I have had a real challenge. Time has finally caught up with me ,  I have been so proud of myself for so long, that I am having to challenge my condition for now. But we will overcome in some way or other. Like yesterday, going to the beautiful PT department here at SCV was so good. Everyone was great and I know I will try to make good use of it. However, it was a little too soon and we will back off a little till I get things more settled. PT and OT are hard work and I am not quite ready, but I will continue to do as told and get there eventually. Remember me in your prayers and thoughts--I believe in lots of help.

BETTY (sat on Balcony and heard the birds sing) BOOP

p. s. music to my ears.

LORDY LORDY

Now, how many kindse of Dr's can a little old lady like me get the attention of? Everyday a different kind. For today it is a follow up NP Neurosciences. Never heard of one. We will see. Hope rain holds off till we get there. 

BETTY (learning a lot) BOOP

p. s. will fill you in later

It seems to me, I am scaring them off. Every Dr. seems to retire or move on for some reason. I saw my new primary Dr. yesterday and like him very much. He is taking over my care now. So here I come, don't leave me. He says I am doing good and I must keep on doing what I can. It is just an Old Age game now-just patch, patch, patch. No really, I am not out of the woods just yet. Everyone is different and respond in different ways, yet some things are facts and must be treated that way. Well it makes life interesting and I am trusting a lot. Enough of that. Pray for me. That never changes.

The birds are back begging. Can't refuse them. So out went the whole wheat toast crumbs and I watched with coffee in a big mug, and saw them enjoy the crumbs right at my feet. They are pretty little sparrows and look fat and sassy. I think they visit other Balcony's

 too

BETTY (AMY AND M. G. ARE BRINGING LUNCH)

p. s. will eat

 in the Bubble.

 

MUST RUN

 Must hurry. I have the first of a few appointments to keep. Talk to you later. Something funny or interesting will happen for sure.

BETTY ( ALWAYS LOOKING FOR A SUBJECT.) BOOP

A NO-NO

I guess I know better, but I did it anyway. I put a few toast crumbs for the birds and they came to see. I had thought I should not because they did draw a few ants, but they like me and I like them too. I sat and drank coffee as they came to feast on a few toast crumbs. I fixed my own  own breakfast. No more Miss Aster!! But I did not forget how. Oatmeal with strawberries*last of them) and a few blueberries. O. J. for the pills. Cheese  toast and turkey bacon rounded it out. Little fuel for the brain and stomach. Good to go (as fast as I can). Which is not that fast. But I will be content to stop and smell the roses for a while. The Knock Out roses are beautiful below my balcony. O. K. that is the News From The Balcony. I will get on with my wonderful day. 

BETTY (Be Happy) BOOP

GUESS I AM BETTER

 Hard to tell. So many different Drs and follow up appointments , so it is tedious and not altogether wrapped up. So maybe soon, I can say all is well. though it looks good for now. I am making progress.  It has been so good to have Jan here with me. I am sure getting spoiled. Hope I have  not worn her out. I am spending the first night alone. I am sure I will be fine. I walked to the dinning room this afternoon and did fine. Jan and I  have enjoyed the time together in spite of the reasons. This has been a crazy few days and hope to get back to normal soon. 

BETTY(can't seem to be funny or tell you anything clever. Boop)

p. s. so time to close.

PRETEND

 Old Nat King Cole song: "Pretend  you're Happy, when you're Blue, ,,,,,,,it isn't very hard to do.  .....and you'll  find happiness without an end.....whenever you pretend. " Well, I must remember to pretend more, but I am happy to be home from short stay in hospital. The parade of people who now know me inside and out are a large Parade. I am grateful for them all. I am also blessed with much loving family and friends, who love me. I will rest and take advantage of the attention and get going soon. 

BETTY ( I am such a dramatic) BOOP

p. s. missed my Blog.   

OLD FRIENDS

  I feel like the tulip I have  been telling you about is an old friend. I have watched it grow into an wonderful flower. It went through rain and storms and stood so braved  through it all. Lasted so long. It today finally gave up. I have enjoyed the bravery of it. I have another pot of tulips coming on, hope they are the same. I think everything else is good to go now. My neighbor has a hummer feed up up. His wife said they had seen one feeding. So the Spring has has come. But beware, we may not be through yet.

 

BETTY BOOP

BLUE SKIES SHINING AT ME

 And just what is that bright, blinding ray in the sky? Oh, I do remember, that lucky old SUN. How welcome it is. My mind was so full from yesterday, that it had trouble resting in sleep last night. Nice, very nice thoughts, but it kept playing over and over, yet I slept. I really did sleep late. 7 o'clock is late for me. I toyed with the idea of going down for breakfast in Cyber. But could not wake enough to get going. Had a soft boiled egg and TOTAL cereal with banana. Hence, not much cooking, fast and easy to clean-up. I will get back on track today. A new display on the Hall table. Could not wait to chase the bunnies back in boxes and pack away till next time. It looks good, I think. Not much clutter. A. let me use an old vase that was given to her. How to describe? Maybe she can send a photo soon. Beautiful green and looks pretty with pink flowers. Mama's old  table scarf with flowers she embroidered so long ago. She would transfer a design by pressing an iron from the paper to cloth. Any thing she wanted to make pretty. I kept some of the ones she did. She would always crochet around the edges. Ah how the way we do things now. Time seems to march faster now. Maybe that is just the way it is. Around the table yesterday, I was quiet and listened to all the stories, such a pleasure to just listen.

And to enjoy the wonderful ham, stuffed eggs, asparagus, hash browns, potato salad, slaw, and much more, ending with famous strawberry short cake. My, my, I have a plate of left overs waiting for my lunch. 

BETTY (lucky as the old sun) BOOP

p, s, just enjoy.

HAPPY EASTER

 Nice and crisp, but promise of a little sun later. Later after Church, we will gather at Sophia and Paul's home for as many as can come for a well thought out meal to everyone's delight. We do have good cooks. Looking forward to all of it. Good food, good company and lots of laughter. That is always what it is all about. Family and guest sometime too. Like today,

Talking about Easter and rising from the dead, my special red-purple tulip does just that. Amy calls it  Photoropism.  Look it up. It rises from what looks like  it's last stand" each morning, and shows it's curled- in petals and opens as it is able and smiles at me. I am writing a lot into it -- in my mind and I will not share it with you. You might pat me on the head and say "there, there, Betty Bones." Family knows that old story of Betty Bones. 

BETTY(off to the day) BOOP

p. s. Oh, Happy Day--old song.

55 degrees-

 Well, the Bunny Rabbit will have to put on his rain boots this time. I am sure he has done it before. Maybe it will stop raining, but the grass is wet and soggy. Maybe he will just hide his nest indoors. Jelly Beans, Chocolate everything, Peeps in many colors, my, my, how the kids will luck out. New pretty dresses for the girls, and shirts and ties for the boys, will look so nice. My girls always had hats and purses and gloves and white shoes. Sometimes, I am sure the real meaning of the season was lost to them, but really not lost, they absorbed the wonder and new beginning of Easter and understand it now. End of sermon.

I had a great waffle for breakfast. With of course strawberries. #2 daughter brought me Louisiana strawberries. Largest I have ever seen. I guess the rain was good for them. She is in charge of dessert for our Easter dinner. And she makes her famous pound cake and we feast on Short Cake. I just know it will be worth high blood sugar for me. I will have a really "short " one and just deal with it. "memories" will just take over.

BETTY(enjoy your Easter Day.) BOOP

p. s. with a loved one.

RAIN ALL DAY

 Do you love a rainy day? I guess it depends on if you can stay inside. And then some don't mind the trouble of going out in the hubbub. If I had some cute rain gear. maybe a pretty umbrella or raincoat, I would not mind it too much. But I do not have that kind of stuff. Been so long ago that I had to dress for the public. I will stay here and take care of business. Speaking of business, this long official envelope appeared in my mail box yesterday. Oh, No !!! CIRCAIT CLERK,MADISON COUNTY,CANTON, MS.  JURY DUTY. Sorry, can't make it anymore. Now I will have to get help in filling out my excuse. You would not believe what forms you fill out to say no thank you. Even have to have it notarized. (we have a notary here) I went through this a short time ago, but here I am (random) picked again. Well. something to do and something to get my dander up. Why can't they just delete me from the list? I do not mind my duty and all that, but I am way beyond being any help. So Be It.

BETTY (96 and counting)BOOP

p. s. proud to be an American

  

RAIN HAS STOPPED -- FOR NOW

 Eye Dr. for today. How many years have I been caring for my  eyesight? Good Dr. from the first. When I think of all the parts of me that has a special Dr, I am amazed. Am thankful. But the ones I am the proudest of are my Eye Drs. I have had care for many years. It is amazing that I can see as much as I do. Thank You Lord for help through them. Anyway, as I look to the Balcony, I am also amazed at the big pot of tulips. Two LARGE creamy white ones stand through the storms. And another one at their feet that is large, dark purple red and spotted with stripes. Not a good description, but that is how I see it. The red one has gone through a few rain storms and just when I think it is gone, up comes it pretty head and it stands straight. Can't keep a good feller down. Just like me--I hope I am a good enough feller today. 

BETTY(wish me luck) BOOP

p.s. I need to see so I can tell you about it all.

GOOD MORNING

 Good breakfast to start a good day. Always a good thing to do. Mine popped into my head. I don't think I have had cinnamon toast lately. My version is o. k. I toast wholewheat bread on one side in the broiler. Turn it over and spread butter, sprinkle with sub sugar, and cinnamon. Return to broiler (watch it close) and lightly brown till it bubbles. Pretty good for Diabetics. I, of course had Turkey bacon and to start off, oatmeal with strawberries, O. J. and coffee. All Right. good to go. I sat on Balcony with the second cup. No walkers yet. Scared off by threats of rain I guess. 

Hey, I did dig to the bottom of Cedar Chest yesterday. Surprised at how much I can still use. I will wing it and maybe add something new later.  I was a little tired when I finished. This Old Girl sure saves a lot. I found a wool skirt that belongs to Amy. She wore it in her going away outfit from her wedding. It is about 6 inches wide. My you were a tiny little bride!!

Well that is it for today. Should keep me busy and out of trouble. I wonder what kind of trouble anyone can get into living here? 

BETTY(not a trouble maker) BOOP

p. s. like things smooth.

CEDAR CHEST

 You know the story of the cedar chest. How it was once a huge tree in the yard of the Old Homeplace. A storm brought  it down and it was cut to build cedar chest for family members. This was in Truman's boyhood days or before. Several were made and we ended up with one. I found it useful. But in my eager "deco-podge" days, I really spoiled it's beauty. It has been useful to store off season clothes. I wonder what I will find to go into the warm weather?  Treasure Hunt for today.

BETTY (searching for "oldies" but "goodies")

p.s. finding fun, I hope!!!

DOWN MEMORY LANE

 

FROM THE BALCONY

 From The Balcony sounds official. I think it would be a good title for my blog. Except, it is not always from the Balcony. So wherever it comes from, it is still THE DOT SPOT, as Ashley and Sophie named it in the beginning as they set it up for me. I have enjoyed doing it for a few years. Lets me vent my fears, joys, everyday doings, and many other things. Everyone should write their thoughts down. It is different from just thinking or saying them to yourself and others. Some call it a journal, private to yourself and then others, like me, love to tell it all. 

I was hungry this morning, so I had a BIG breakfast. I made it myself. Getting good at it. (I think.) Scrambled egg, grits with cheese grated in it, turkey bacon, Rye toast, sliced strawberries, orange juice, and top it off with coffee, second cup on Balcony. Almost enough for the whole day. But I read there is Taco Salad in Cyber. (special) Mmmmm, one of my favorites. 

Old girl, must close and figure out how to digest this "whale of a breakfast." Make room for a Taco Salad. !!!!

BETTY (get to writing folks ) BOOP

p. s. very satisfying