STILL THE BIRDS

This morning I watched a pair of Finch inspect the Humming bird sweet juice.  

first they tried to drink, but their peaks are too large  for the holes.   Up and down they searched the sides. Could see it but could not reach it. On top the danced and tried. Swinging it a little and then they gave up. Mr. Dove got a little mad and left.  But still no Hummers have come yet.  Must wait and hope they will make it soon.  

I slept from 10 pm till 7 am this morning. With short wakes to the bathroom but right back to dreamland. What is happening?  Jan just laughs at my worry and says "good for you".  So I will sleep half my life I guess.  Maybe I need it.  Who knows.  I guess I should stop trying to be "DR. DOTTIE"  try to enjoy it.

BETTY BOOP

I AM BACK

 Our computer Tec/ was just here.  Just a few minutes before he came. my computer came back.  He said ignore it and don't ever call a number that they give you.  Of course I new enough to not do that. I thanked him and was glad it is working again.  I guess I depend a lot on the connection of the computer. Like another person to talk to.  Any way. I am happy it is working now 

BETTY BOOP  

GOOD MORNING SUNSHINE

 I have confused the birds.  With several days of off and off rain. and the food getting low. I withdrew the feeder for a few days. I had a plan to stop them from feeding at the feeder and  them find food themselves.  You know, bugs and insects and such.  I got out the sugar and water. Washed the feeder, and the new quart jar Jan brought.  Later about that. When it stopped raining and it got dark, I put out the sweet juice for the Humming Birds.  Mr. Dove flew in and looked it over this morning, walked the rail and decided to take a closer look.  What was that thing in place of my usual fare?  He backed off and took a running flight and landed on the edge of the sugar feeder, it took a whirl and amazingly did not fall off the hook. He fluttered in the air and seemed totally surprised.  Flew off to tell his tale.  So far no bird has come near it yet.  Hope the hummers are not afraid to come soon.  About the container Jan brought.  I thought that the one she brought was a little heavy,  When did they switch from glass to plastic  What a difference.  I am using a relic from the past.  An antique.  Glass container.  

BETTY BOOP 

GLOOMY WEATHER

 

That is the weather. Stick around, and it could change fast.  People say that is Mississippi. I like it.

Like breakfast. it changes.  A favorite, when little cooking is required.  Instant grits (country bacon flavor) an egg poached to perfection right on top of grits. a slice of wholewheat bread (good brand) O. J. and a small bowl of strawberries and of course coffee. Now that sounds good, but a lot  of trouble>  No.  Try it.  I bet you will be surprised how easy it is.

BETTY  BOOP  

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SATURDAY ALREADY?

 My, my, how time does fly.  Saturday already.  So much has happened this month.  Moving right along.  

My, my, how time does fly.  I keep pulling out old summer type clothes and realizing how old some of them are.  What I need is a few new ones to perk me up.  But even the fun of something new makes me tired.  One of my favorite thing to do is getting hard to do.  But some of the items are as old as the time I have spent here at SCV---13  years.  Some came here with me when I came.  Now that is is a shame.  However, look at it this way, some of the oldies are the best.  I must work on this a while.

BETTY BOOP

p.s. I have too much time to think.

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SUN AGAIN

 Interesting each day.  That is Mississippi, so they say.  Something to complain about. I found some packets 0t Zinnia seeds in the trash room.  

don't know how old they are.  Will be interesting to plant and see.  One pack is of the small and tiny ones and would look good in a pot, lets try. Bet they are too old, but I found them anyway.  

Well, what to do today.?  I am sure something will come up.  Hope it is not trouble.  I am good at finding it.

BETTY BOOP

CLOUDY

 I just discovered the grey color.  Today it fits the day.  Just the grey color.  Sat out but not so much joy in the air.  Maybe the sun will come out later.  Eat up little birds, tomorrow is the last day of food.  It will be up to you to find your breakfast.  The food will all be gone and I will switch to the Hummers.  Hope they are not mad at me for being late.  I decided I could not take care of two kinds of feeders, and I do love the Humming Birds too.  I see a pair of Mallards snooping around the Pine thicket.  Hope build a nest.  They did have one there several years ago.   Not them bur some just like them.  Would be fun to see babies come out of the old pine thicket.

Got the carpet cleaned. Smells good and looks o. k. for a 13 year carpet.  It has served me well and hope it goes on 'till I need it no more.  Got my hearing aids adjusted.  Hope that helps.  Stayed with J, till carpet got dry and had a wonderful lunch provided by her and even lay in Bryan's former room to take a nap.  I guess I was too "keyed up" to sleep for it escaped me completely. Oh well, I slept good last night.  

BETTY BOOP

p. s. too much going on.  

HELLO MR. SUN

 Little cool this morning, so I am inside and not bothering the Geese.  I am getting the carpet cleaned tomorrow.  I will have to get out for a while.  I have an appointment with hearing aid Dr. tomorrow. so some of the time is taken care of. I will go to Jan's for some time too.  So big plans for tomorrow.  Great !!! I hate change these days, but the carpet cleaned may help the allergy.  It is full of dust I am sure.

So, I will get on with this day and hope for the best.

BETTY BOOP

OBSERVING

 I  SOMETIME GUESS I AM SILLY, BUT RATHER THAN LOOK UP A FACT, I JUST MAKE ONE UP.  THE FAMILY OF CANADA GEESE ARE IN MY VIEW EACH MORNING. MOTHER AND FATHER ARE THERE AND TWO SIBLINGS. THEY ARE HALF GROWN AND REALLY NEED TO BE THINKING ABOUT LEAVING HOME. MOTHER LED THEM AWAY, DON'T KNOW WHERE, AND DAD STAYED. LOOKING AND THINKING. THAT  IS WHAT MOST DADS DO SOMETIME.  JUST STAYING OUT OF IT AND LETTING MOM TAKE OVER.  WHAT DO YOU THINK? I BET YOU NEVER THOUGHT OF IT THAT WAY? MY MIND THINKS DIFFERENT MOST OF THE TIME.  WELL, I WILL KEEP WATCHING AND WONDERING, THAT IS WHAT I DO THESE DAYS.

BETTY (wondering) BOOP

p. s. somebody has to figure it out. 

BEAUTIFUL CLOUDS

 I love the clouds. This morning, God sent one of every kind.  What a sight.  I also saw a Mother Goose and two half grown children, sitting on the bank of Lake in front of me. In center of Lake there swimming casually, was I think Daddy Goose.  Nobody else around.  I guess two of their brood made it this far from the many dangers they face.  One reason to have a nest full of eggs to begin with.  The Lake was at it's best this morning, calm and smooth.  Lovely sight,

On a funny note to me, was this old guy walking with purpose, shorts and cap in place and rushing,  I don't know how or why.  He was holding a cup of coffee (I think) and I am sure kind of sloshing along. I wonder how much coffee he ended with?  Maybe it was a travel cup and was safe when he got to drink it. I wonder how much coffee made it to it's destination?  I wonder, I wonder, I wonder ?----But I really don't want to know!!!!

BETTY BOOP

p. s. just wondering.

ONE OF EACH

 One little old lady. one cup of coffee, one blue sky, one calm lake, one goose sitting on bank, one plane flew over, one bird at feeder, one walker, one stream from one airplane, one of things I love to watch.  Lucky me.  Well, I looked down and the one cup of coffee is empty. So, here I go, to find one thing at a time to do.

BETTY ( thought I would spice it up)

BOOP

I LISTENED IN

 I sat on the Balcony,  O Boy!!!Perfect.  Even some small plants A. brought from Sophia. From her arrangement Easter.  She used some live plants and then planted some.  My Daughter brought me two kinds that needed sun, so my Balcony Garden has started to bloom. I also listened in on a pair of Mocking birds (I think) having a long conversation between themselves. You could almost make it out. One would comment and then the other would give an answer. I declare that was happening. That went on a while and it very suddenly stopped.  Wonder who stopped it.? Imagination checked in. From a distance a male voice screamed. "Hey. what do I have to do to get some service here?"  Cafe Pine Tree is now open.  Hope they are happy again.

BETTY (my humor is coming back) BOOP

J. IS COMING

 Jan is dropping by to pick up Tax info.  That time again.  I have "first class" help, but it still makes me nervous I hope I don't "OWE MY SOUL TO THE COMPANY STORE."   I do seem to buy a lot of food.  Even though I am assured of good food here. I need something more sometime.  Then there are the many "sundries) that I seem to always need.  Needy little trouble maker, I am.  Thank goodness I have such willing help every where I turn. 

Hey did you know that a sliver of cheese is good melted in your scrambled egg?  Of course you do.  Just a reminder when you need it.

BETTY (WORLDS BIGGEST BUTTINSKY. ) BOOP

p. s, made a new word buttinsky !!

THE WEATHER

What can you say? I always say Spring has had a hard time coming.  But, I guess it is here.  Usually comes in with a bang and showers us with bad storms.  My she is some Lady.  More storms are expected today, then smooth for a while.  Oatmeal with blueberries was good.  After trying to refill my oatmeal container from the huge box that I insist on buying. Top came loose and spilled oatmeal (uncooked) all over the kitchen floor.  Now not such a big deal for you, but I had already had a bad start, by oversleeping, and was a little shaky.  No real shaky. Over slept an hour.  What is wrong? I went to bed and right to sleep at 9:30. Woke only two times, and slept till 7.  Sounds perfect?  Not really perfect to spill oatmeal all over the floor.  At least it was before it was cooked.!!!

My bluebird neighbor had trouble yesterday and was upset. A pair of crows (big) visited their humming bird feeder.  Killed 2 little hummers and made a big to do.  I saw them, and they were so big. My neighbor was very upset. She made  a scarecrow of a big white man's shirt and hung it on the feeder.  It was scarry.  The have left us now, but she is still upset over loosing her birds.  I need to get my sweet juice out for them and help her out.  

BETTY BOOP

p. s. my Mother had a nickname for me (DOODLE) just remembered that. She only used it when I was "sweet".

THE WOOLE WORLD WATCHED

 The whole world watched. I felt like the news people when they said what a wonder that so many people of the world can come together on something. And it was amazing to watch, even on TV.  Hang on everyone, you may get to see the next one too.  Well some of us will.  

Rain for today and more tomorrow.  Soon and very soon, we will plant some flowers.  S & P got a good start.  Can't wait to see the progress.  Maybe we can have a watermelon party one hot July day?  

BETTY BOOP

p. s. everyone likes watermelon.  No?  Just a party. 

BROADMEADOW

I finally went to Church.  Things that I could not control, kept me from going for a few Sundays. Got up courage from Amy and she took me back to row 7, left side facing the Preacher.  Our spot for decades.  Got to hear Chuck sing a solo--LAMB OF GOD, the one my Sunshine Choir sang at our EASTER program.  I was delighted and got to talk to him.  Madison Central's Jazz Band is coming to perform next month here. Thought about Bryan.  Good to see everyone again at Church.  So many new people.  Just what we need. Got to talk to Sue, our new preacher.  Like her a lot.  I am amazed at how much energy it took.  Even though I enjoyed it, I used my energy up for the rest of the day. Well spent time. Slept for over an hour.  As we always say, "Guess she needed it."

BETTY BOOP

COUNTING CUPS ON THE SHELF.!!!!!

 How many coffee mugs do you have?  I used to have so many. The number has greatly diminished.  Through give aways because some were wanted, moving, took some to Goodwill, some to many crashes to the floor, (I hate that). I am down to three Christmas mugs, and four from a set of dishes, very ordinary, two from closet sale here, two from friends, and a set of all white ones from the olden party days, Wow, I still have plenty. I can sleep well tonight knowing that.  This morning I am drinking from one daughter # ! gave me. It is a favorite., with a black and white cat that is very fat.  As the old country song goes,--"Don't tell me I have nothing to do."  I can count my cups in the shelf.  

BETTY BOOP

BIRDS BIRDS

The word is out !! There is a crazy little old lady with food to share!!  

The word is out. There is a crazy little old lady with lots of food.  Let us all go and visit her. Really, I am about to cut them off and say go find some place else for a while.  Maybe some insects for a change?  I love them and have fed them all winter.  My little Hummers are flying around my balcony, looking for that little red feeding station.  Birds, I hear the June bugs are around now. Go get  'um.!!   I have swept the sunflower shells until it has getting too hard to do. Sorry, to complain, I worked hard to get you to come, so eat up and I will just sweep up till you have enough. Really, I have gotten much pleasure in providing a steady diet for them and they have rewarded me over and over.

BETTY(little old bird lady) BOOP

p. s. what a picture !!! 

CRAZY, STRESSFUL DREAMS

 Why do we have them?  It isn't the stroke.  I have had some as long as I remember.  But as I get older, I seem to have them more.  I understand some and some I don't.  I go to places I have  never seen before in them,  But then I understand that I have really been there before. Does that make sense? Yet, I have built a Bank building in my mind dedicated to Memory. I am careful to fill it full of pleasant memories.  No unpleasant ones.

I was delighted to see a Bluebird on the feeder, in the sun. It was great to see a little sun this morning.  It makes everything look more beautiful.. Even the Blue Bird.  

Well, off to find something to do today.  List gets shorter. Some people think I am crazy when I still iron some of my clothes.  But some still need it.  

BETTY (I like to iron) BOOP

p. s. it is such a mindless job.

AMONG THE BIRDS

 I sat on the Balcony with the birds.  So happy to be there.  They had a full feeder and were anxious to get on with it.  As I sat as still as I could a beautiful Blue Bird flew in.  It was time for his breakfast as his mate sat on eggs (I think).  He was so pretty.  Some people call them "The Bluebird of Happiness.)  He made me happy.  I tried to sit still and not disturb him as he picked the sunflower see out to enjoy.  I am happy for time early in the morning on the Balcony.  So many things to observe and enjoy.

Have you ever tried a different way to eat your egg of the morning?  I got this idea from daughter # one.  Make your grits first (instant) soft boil your egg and break it into the grits and stir. Simple and was good for her on the go, when she worked.  I have not worked (gainfully employed) for years but it is a treat just the same. 

BETTY (always end with food) BOOP  

GRACE

I read in my devotional about Grace.  Much has been written about Grace.  Hey, my Grandaughter has Grace as part of her name.  I got to wondering how my big old Dictionary would  explain it.  Thinking I would not even see the name  God there too.  It devoted thirteen sentences to the word Grace and explained how God uses it.  Good reading, my dictionary !!!  Of course I go to Mr. Google for most of my research.  Read your Dictionary for the info.

Some of the birds like the toast crumbs I put out,  but this morning they shied away from the cinnamon toast.  They made it clear that they are plain birds and like plain food.  I guess I should be happy with the special food from the seed store of Walmart. I have trouble letting good things alone.

BETTY BOOP

0BOY AM I GETTING SPOILED

I have had such a blessed few days.  I have managed to feel pretty good and to see some of the family. Good visits. Got to visit with Paul's Mom and Grandmother. Delightful people.  Yesterday would be hard to "top."  Three little fun people , well 5 really, came to visit.  I told them true stories of "Murder In The Bubble" and scared them and also made them laugh.  We did what I hope is a tradition, Ice Cream, in the Cyber downstairs.  Ice cream for them and a chance to parade them down the Hall, a delight to everyone who saw them. They are really fun to show off. Cary you are the best Mom and it really shows in your children. Enjoy them, they make the best "memories."

BETTY BOOP  

GOT AWAY WITH IT !!!!!

 Yep. Enjoyed the people and food, kids and cat too.  My old bones held up as was instructed to do.  First of all, S & P' s home was beautifully decorated.  Not decorated, I hate that word. Inviting is better. I  always take a tour before I even sit down.  I love to see what she has new and old too. Tour done, and I sat and watched the drama unfold. I have such an interesting family. We were blessed with children this time. Indiana folks added so much.  Well. the food was the best ever.  How do we do it?  I got away with normal diabetic numbers.  I am thankful.  The egg hunt was great for the children.  Even found money and candy in beautiful large eggs.  Hidden by a few bunnies.  Weather was perfect and we sat outside in the large backyard.  Everyone was full and happy and enjoyed the company with talk, talk.  I even missed a nap. And did not know it.  Good for me. My prayer was  heard.  So another Easter with Hope & Joy.  Hope yours was too.

BETTY BOOP 

HAPPY EASTER

What a beautiful day for hiding easter eggs and finding them. I will have fun today watching my great-grands do just that.  Also being with so many of my family.  I do have a big family that stays in touch.  Blessed!!!!

I will probably eat too much (good cooks) and get tired, but it will be a happy tired.  I'll rest later.

BETTY (go get tired too) BOOP                                                                                  

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CALM AND CLEAR

 Calm and clear and a beauty of a day. I was just looking at Grand Daughter's blog.  She and husband are really into gardening.  Can't wait to see the results.  Something to eat and something of beauty to look at. My husband was good at raising things for us to eat too.  We called all beans butter beans, green beans were (Kentucky Wonders)  were his choice.  Plenty of tomatoes and okra. He thought those basics were what we needed.  So many delightful choices now.  And new ways to plant.  We wanted to plant corn, but never enough room.  I learned to can what he grew and other things that were given to us, we did alright.  We had fun canning tomatoes.  They were so pretty all lined up on the kitchen counter and we would listen for them to pop and seal.  Simple things to remember, but sweet.  

Here I go again, "Down Memory Lane" to the Memory Bank.

BETTY (just can't stay on the right path) BOOP

 

EAT LITTLE ONES

Eat and share.  Not natures way.  They eat and run.  I put out plenty for all.  I put 6 little toast crumbs on the rail. I watched as I ate breakfast to see  who won the prize.  I could not keep my eyes on them fast enough.  Such treats were swept up in a flash.  I am always trying to think up something new for them.  Not that them need it--but I do.  

Easter week end is shaping up nice.  I sure am looking forward to how much I can enjoy.  I will plan and pray for extra strength to see everyone and enjoy.  The stories to hear, the laughter, good will. and of course the good food. All for us.  

HAPPY EASTER!!!!

BETTY BOOP

BETTY 

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ANOTHER IMPORTANT DAY

 I had an appointment to get a hair cut a few days ago and when I went, she was suddenly out sick.  Same trouble I had been struggling with.  So a reschedule visit and it is this afternoon.  I look so shaggy and really need a cut.  So an important day for me.  I moan and complain about "what used to be" too much.  Think I need to work on that? I will try.

We have big plans for Easter Lunch.  Sophie and Paul are so good to have us all.  It will be a lot of guest. I know they will be their usual welcoming hosts and really do a great job with it all.  Everyone helps to bring such good food and to offer help.  Now my part is Ham and is that easy?  Someone else even picks it up and puts it on a platter for me.  My, I seem so useless sometime.  MY time has passed on and I am enjoying the fruits of my past.  

BETTY (So Be It) BOOP

PINK FOR EASTER

Pink for Easter and Purple too.  Any will do.   Which do you like?  I think I like purple.  With long seersucker robe and layered with my old tattered robe with the hem pinned up with a large safter pin, and high top socks, I sat on my Balcony in the sun .  I saw no one. After all it is still a little cool.

Hey, I am getting a little tired of changing color. So I will change to my favorite one......Blue. How about Easter Egg Hunts.? Did you like them?  I was smaller than most my age.  I felt runover many times.  These days the leaders of the hunt are more fair than in the old days. They make sure everyone get plenty of eggs. I came up lacking most of the time. Sadly these days many are not understood either.  How sad.

I find it hard to wait for planting my balcony pots. I think the time is almost here.  I will try not to get more than I can take care of.  I am so slow and out of balance that it takes a lot of patience for me to do most everything.   But slow and easy does it. Maybe I will enjoy slow, if I give it a chance.

BETTY BOOP

WELL, ALL IS WELL.

MY big day with my Choir went well.  Some of my faithful children did not make it.  I understand how tired they were . I missed  them  so much.  Shall I give you a program all your own?  No, would not be the same.  Almost every seat was full. Most ladies wore Easter hats and those who did not wear hats, wore Bunny Ears, Quiet a sight.  We took them off as we sang some beautiful Easter Hymns.  Next, is the July 4th program, we like it best. We will take off till we have to practice for that.  Hope to be able to do that.  We will see. So much has been happening to me.  I am grateful and blessed.

BETTY BOOP

BIG DAY

 Have worked for this day.  Easter program of our Choir.  Maybe it does not sound like much to you, but to me it is big thing.  My friends in the Choir enjoy giving you a beautiful presentation for Easter. Hope it fills your heart with Hope & Joy as it does us.  Anyway it is a Gift for Easter.

Another big day. my traveling Kids are on the way home from a little get-away to visit Ivy and her spouse.  Drive safely and see you later.

BETTY BOOP (why not bring them with you?)

TRAVELING MEMBERS

O. K. I get it. I wish I was with my group at Ivy and Trip's home.  I would love a full tour, cats and dogs too. You two have made a nice little "nest."  I might even like the wonderful sounding food you all enjoy.  

I have traveled the world over and of course many of you have, but I still find that there is still no place like home, wherever that may be.

I am having shrimp from the Mississippi coast for lunch. Tommy's sister sent me some beautiful ones and I plan to have a  small feast today. Fresh seafood is good.

BETTY { good to have friends in all the right places?} BOOP 

  

PARADE TODAY

 What a good day for the parade down Capital Street.  Cool and sunny.  I hope it goes well.  Jan will come today. Pill Day.  And other things too. Saturday is a special day.  Always something fun and interesting.  My old mantel clock is giving trouble.  I wonder how old it is? I remembered that Truman's Dad used to oil it with some kind of oil.  Had a little bottle stored in the clock. and a little brush to oil it with.  I have not oiled it in a while.  I hope I did it right, as I used baby oil, all the oil I could think of.  It kept stopping as if it were tired.  O used the oil and brush and tried to do as Papa and Truman used to do .I think it is oiled now. I started it running last night and this morning it is still ticking.  I guess it did need a "drink."  We will see. 

BETTY(learned a lot on my own) BOOP

HUMMERS

 I learned a lot yesterday as Wild Birds Unlimited owner did a very informative program about Humming Birds.  She  really knows them well.  I learned a lot in the hour and half that she talked.  I got hungry and tired .  The Hummers  are here.  Well the males are here. They come first, just to check it out, She said they come back to their same place every year.  My, I am not ready.  Got to get a new hanger and keep the food for the birds going.  Regular Zoo around here. Gives me plenty to do.  And I feel much better now.    Maybe I'll keep up now and enjoy more to do.  I don't think that a good Dr. is the whole reason (though it does go a long way) I think time had passed with Meds and time to be patient is part of it.  Whatever, I am going along better now.  Thank you Lord!!!!!

BETTY (beautiful day) BOOP 

COOL AND SUNNY

Come on Spring.  Be careful as you plant and just wait a while or you will  be looking for some way to cover rhe tender plants.  We know better than to plant early, but it is hard to wait.  It was hard yesterday to wait for results from my report from my test, but the wait was surprisingly good.  Dr., Jan and I were pleased.  After getting up a 6 and going for early test, and then going to eat breakfast, we then went for the visit with my very capable and nice Dr.  He is so kind and patient. I talk like a "magpie" and tell him what he needs to know and then some he could do without. But I am glad to be able to open up and ask questions. He was pleased with my results.  Even my  AIC was unusually good.  I guess  I am doing something right.  But Jan and I broke the rules when we had a big breakfast with a favorite breakfast icon.  The biscuits were almost as big as the plate.  Never seen such!! Two eggs over light, sausage, grits, coffee and it took a while to eat that much.  We did a good job of finishing it.  But it was a one time thing and we will not make a habit of that.  It was good.

BETTY BOOP

SUNSHINE

 Almost forgot to write sunshine. Beautiful this morning.  Of course , I am thankful for rain too.  I have a busy day today.  I am trying to take it slow and do it all.......... Little things keep getting in my way.  But that BIG bowl of oatmeal with applesauce will give me energy, I hope.  I hope to change St. Patrick to Peter Rabbit today.  That is a real jump. But I try to do them all.  I think of the things I used to do here to keep me busy.  I have slowed almost to a halt. I still cling to my Choir and to decorating the Hall table. Can't sing well, but I never did.  But the Joy my decorating I do, is , I hope, making some smiles.

BETTY (I guess I can make me smile.) BOOP

p. s. I am important too!!

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RAIN AGAIN

 I know, I promised not to talk about the rain .  But .......

Amy came yesterday and brought provisions and conversation.  Both needed and enjoyed. She brought Brown'n Serve Sausage links, among other stuff.  We used to buy them all the time.  So easy and good. Made by Banquet.  I had two with my usual waffle with blueberries, o. j. and coffee. Perfect. They will perk up an egg any style. 

I really do rely on easy to do things.  Sometime I feel lazy and good for nothing.  But a a little help is needed. With my girls and modern ways to fix almost anything I want, I can stay living in INDEMENTANT LIVING at SCV.  That is how it works.  That is what I strive for every day. (and it gets  harder to do each day)  But I am up to change, who knows what the next day will bring.  Good thing we don't. 

BETTY BOOP

I AM LAZY THIS MORNING

 I think I should stop the meds to stop the drainage. Because I think it is causing me to sleep too much ,even though it says no.  But that is the way I react to some meds.  Oh well I am getting tired of "ME'.  Rain has stopped and that subject will stop too.  

I really do need to find a better subject.  I am on the last few pages of John Grisham's book  THE EXCCHANGE, and if you have read his books you know how exciting the last few pages can be.  It goes so fast that I end up rereading the ending more than once to take it all in.  I am saving it for a time when I can finish it.  And not be bothered. 

BETTY (I am picky about my books.) BOOP

RAIN

Remember when we prayed for rain?  Always asking for something else. Good thing we are not in charge.

I had dreams that I can remember so clear last night.  Sometime I loose them before I can really remember them. This one was about my generation of the Ellis Clan.  With children grown, we often would get together on occasions for a party. Food and drink was fun to prepare. This dream was with Ruby and Tom.  She looked beautiful in the dream and he was dressed up too.  We often brought something to add to the food served. I showed up with exactly the same thing as Ruby.  And it was a beautiful jelled fruit dish. New to us all, but them same as each others.  She was very upset in the dream and I was too.  What could that mean?

BETTY (can't forget that dream) BOOP

p. s. she was easy to get up set !!!!

 

BALCONY IS STILL

 I wonder why so still and silent. Beautiful day but no activity.  Is my being on the Balcony bothering them?  Well get used to it, for I was here first.  Amy and I watched a pair of ducks inspecting the grounds in front of me.  Looking for a nesting place.  Would be sweet to see them build their nest and let us watch the little ones hatch.  It seems the pair of Doves that I feed are doing the same thing.  They were both looking right under my balcony under a shrub. Of course this is what I think.  I really don't know. I just watch and hope. Amy came for a visit.  We really got caught up and enjoyed each other.  I am so happy to love my girls and they me.  We enjoy each other. 

I had grits this morning with a soft boiled stirred in.  Try that one.  Not much cook up mess.  

BETTY(always looking for ways to cook an egg.) BOOP  

GREEN MEADOW

 I got to sit on Balcony with cup-o-joe.  And my pair of shy Doves.  The full feeder of their favorite treats was tempting to them to start feeding, but they kept an eye on me anyway.  I named them Jack & Jill. They are so regular to come.  Tit Mice are cute little birds and "chatty".  My bird neighbor across the way is declaring he saw Hummers and he is putting up his feeder. I think he is a little premature. As I sat this morning, I saw the Meadow is all green now. So pretty with the sky of blue. So mild this morning, but no walkers. Maybe they haven't tested the weather yet. Anyway, I love siting out there and I am tempted to plant my pots, but know to listen to the weather and wait.  May still have a light frost before it settles into Spring.

Betty (be still) Boop)

FULL DAY

 You laugh at me.  But there was a day when my days were full.  But a trip to Dr. to get my toe nails trimmed is my way of a start.  I also got to go to Choir practice.  Waiting for Dr's orders for a problem. Full Day for me.  I overslept on top of my problems this morning. As we always say (I guess I needed it.)This morning looks promising . Got a memo from Dr. and meds are on the way for the new problem.  Oh Boy, never I thought I would be in this fix.  But it is real.  

Dinning Room biscuit with my famous scrambled egg, got me on track.  They make the best biscuits.  I "squirl them away) for just a day when I need a pick me up.  Sun is shinning. birds are feeding and fighting. I have so many kind. It has been fun to see them, but soon I will stop feeding and start with the Hummers. I bet they are traveling toward me know.  Hope so.

BETTY (so many blessings) BOOP

FLOWER POT FLOWERS ?

 I have a hard time waiting for the pots to come alive.  It is best to wait till after Easter and it is so early this year.  But it is fun to plan.  I always get too much.  Think I will try to keep it simple.  That is best anyway.  Jan and I went down to the next entrance and saw beautiful red and yellow striped huge tulips a resident planted.  They had just about past their peak, but were still amazing and beautiful.  Flowers are a pleasure.

BETTY (need some.) BOOP)

 Hello Mr. Sun.  Glad you are here.  Two days in a row.  Great.  J. came yesterday. Talked to # 1 and # 3. Wow, Jackpot!!!  Good to be in touch and they can keep up on my doings. Helps me so much to just talk to them.  My we raised " 3 winners." So blessed and happy about that. 

I had the best Tomato Basil soup for supper last night. SCV does make some good soups. I ate pimento cheese on crackers with it and a pineapple cottage salad.  Graham crackers for dessert. Pretty good supper?  I have told you a lot about breakfast, but I can get creative with other meals too. Between, Dinning room items, Cyber Cafe. and Mr, Kroger, I do very well.  I am thankful, I still have a desire for food and am able to turn most everything that I want to a good meal.  And I may add, stay at an even weight that is good.

BETTY (DON'T YOU DISLIKE A BRAGGER?) BOOP

I SEE THE SUN

 Yes I do.  I think I do.  It keeps hiding.  I think yesterday was very gloomy and no sun.  We need the Sun.  Birds will be happy.  I guess they just get hungry on rainy days and take naps and have dreams.  That is what I do. The birds are eating fast this morning, even though the food is a little damp.  I really do get a lot of pleasure making up stories about them.  

I was thinking, maybe I need to dig in the cedar chest and see if anything for Spring is still an option or not. I have some "old friends" in there that I just can't discard, even they do not fit the fashion anymore.  Who cares?  If they fit, I just might wear them again.  I used to love shopping for new clothes. It is too hard now to hold out very long, so I have a very good personal shopper to help.  My girls are good at it. 

BETTY (too early to wear Spring clothes) BOOP

P. S. LET US THINK ABOUT IT A LITTLE LONGER!!!!!! 

REMEMBER YOUR BLESSINGS

 Read something to share:  For dirty dishes,

Read this:

FOR DIRTY DISHES,

FOR CONGEALING LEFTOVERS,

FOR MESSY ABUNDANCE,

WE BLESS YOU LORD.    AMEN

How easy to accept abundance.  How 

quick to complain. No, I am not writing for GUIDEPOST now.  I do include it as part of my devotion each morning among other readings. Starts me off on the right foot of thinking. It has gotten to be a part of my routine. Has been for a long time.  

BETTY (thanks for dishwashers now) BOOP

SPRING IS BUSTING OUT ALL OVER

 Yes, I declare it.  Of course get your pretty little sweater or some kind of wrap ready for Easter Sunday, as it usually is a small trip-up in Miss Springs entrance on the day some choose Easter to come to Church and wear something "Springy". Little girls especially love it. And always fight to not cover the frills and pretty outfits.  Maybe I am telling about the olden days when this happened.  These days they wear blue jeans with the knees hanging loose and tattered.  Expensive too. All my girls liked pretty clothes and I did not have the fun of dressing a boy.  If we had a boy, I bet he would have looked like his daddy,  that would have been fun. Of course in addition to 3 girls.  We were happy to have them,  

BETTY (my girls wore hats and carried purses with their white gloves.) BOOP)

STILL AND SILENT

 

Finally a good day to sit on Balcony with coffee. Not too cold and not too warm either, yet.  As I put on the old tattered robe, pinned at the hem with safety pins, still, I thought how peaceful it was. No, wind to make a motion, no birds singing, and not a sound to be heard. Little unusual, and quietly the fog rolled in, turning the  whole place to a closed in feeling. I sat still and took it in.  It did not last very long till the fog moved on out and hey I see the sun.  Coffee gone and I came inside to not break the spell.

J. brought me so much beautiful fruit.  I am enjoying it so much.  Saving the grapefruit till last, because they always seem to be special and exotic.  Imagine them hanging heavy on such small trees and limbs.  Oranges have been good.  I get them here at SCV most any time,  Apples too. But the strawberries are from Kroger and so good.  Get the picture.  Perks up old ordinary oatmeal.  Makes it extra ordinary.  Can't believe I did not want it as a child. Poor Mother, she even tried Cream-of-wheat on me.  Love it now.  Kids, you can't please them. Except with Blueberries.

BETTY (boy is she rambling) BOOP  

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NOT MUCH TO TELL

 0rdinary times for me.  Seems everyone I know is busy with projects, meetings, party's, traveling, whew !!!! I have been there and done that, so now is my time to relax, and take my time.  Actually that is not exactly true, I am more or less forced to "relax".  So sometime people say there time has come--I say, I am forced to take the time. Each day, I plan my activities and choose what I have to do and with what time is left, then I relax.  You know, that can be fun too.  There are so many people who have a story to tell and are willing to talk.  Just hesitate a moment as you speak and most will capture you with a story.  Depending on my mood and time, I will listen and be glad I did. I try to be a   good person and listen, as I would want them to do. So Hop To It 

BETTY (on my best today) BOOP

THE WEATHER IS A DULL SUBJECT

 I had company yesterday.  Daughter #3 and her daughter MG. came just to visit. And we all enjoyed it so much.  I guess we covered every subject.  It is good to catch up with each other.  Everything from the Birds to our related ailments. MG feeds birds at her Lake home. Enjoyed the difference we see.  Of course we are both on a Lake, but somehow we see different birds.  

I made myself a cheese omelet for my supper. I am getting as good as the Late Great Julia Child, without the French accent. Good with toast and a little strawberry jam. Sometime you make your own fun.

BETTY (not Crocker, but, Boop) 

MY. HOW TIME FLYS

 It seems that way.  I was busy yesterday with this, that, and the other. So time seemed faster.  I have been watching the two Dove, who seem to have adopted my Balcony as a second home. Don't mind them, for they are "TWITERPATED. If you are a fan of Disney. and if you have children you must be, you remember the  Movie where all the birds were "Twitterpated (in love) and it is a sweet word. Anyway, these two "dummies" on my Balcony have fallen in "love". And the Balcony is their stage. I think I had better build a little nest, for many little baby Dove are certain to come soon. I think a little nest of babies would be exciting, if not a total mess.  Oh well. two extra males have stirred up a little excitement. They were promptly fought and sent on their way. Ahh!!!! "Ain't Love  Grand?"

BETTY (SOON BE A MAMA AGAIN".)

p. s. see how I stay busy?

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SWEATER OR SHORTS ?????

 Let us not talk about the weather. O. K. ?  Let's talk about Grand Daughter's snap peas she planted.  How exciting to plant something you can eat. Hope you gather a lot and can cook up something good to eat.  Even enough to put in salad would be fun. Plant at least two tomato plants.  Please bring me a home grown tomato.

Spring is an exciting time.  The world seems new and promising.  New start. Here is to Hope, Joy, and Peace.

BETTY   BOOP

WHAT NEXT ?

 POLLEN OF COURSE.  It is coming.  Those who suffer through it are watching for it.  Head to Drug Store for provisions. Maybe even the Dr. for help.  I seem to be suffering year around.  SO BE IT.  Not much you can do about it, but treat it the best you can.  

O. K. What about another subject.  I am struggling with my voice and trying to hold on till the Easter program from our SUNSHINE CHOIR.  The name was chosen before I came here.  I would have named it something else:  maybe HAPPY TIME CHOIR, FUN AND WORK, COME JOIN US. WELCOME  But try and change something around here.  We don't like change.  Just something else to try to remember.  I keep what sense I have with having a routine to stick to. Helps. I think.

BETTY (RAMBLING AGAIN.) BOOP

CHINEESE TALLOW TREE (pop corn tree}

I think that is what it is called.  Correct me Amy if I am wrong.  Anyway, Truman made sure we had one.  Interesting tree.  It is beginning to put out buds. Soon it will look like popcorn and really pop.  It grows right in front of my Balcony, so I see it every day.  Good to be living right now.  Well, you really can't live in the past.  And the future is yet to come. Would you want it any other way?  Perfect!!. Oh how these thinking minds do go on and on, as if they know a thing or two.  Living a long time, adds a lot to your mind.  Trivial things that Truman said good to know but they don't make you any money.  Speaking like a true Banker.  The tree is going to be beautiful as the days go by. Fun to watch. 

BETTY (can really scramble  an egg.)BOOP

p, s, best kept secret.

 

 

ANOTHER BEAUTY OF A SPRING DAY

Yes I call it "Fools Spring."  We will have a few of those before Miss Real Spring flows in.  How do you picture her?  She is warm and sweet and gentle, sometime. Sometime with a lot of noise or not. 

I really don't want you to see my "Clown" face.  The spots on my face from recent Dermatology look as if the Clown was having fun.  They stand out to make me look comical. I guess I am too vain.  Better to stay within the forgiving walls of SCV. where these things are common and just subjects for conversation.  I will heal, I usually do.

BETTY (old scar face) BOOP   

HAN & EGGS

 I had ham & egg this morning for breakfast.  Jealous? It was a treat. Cooked it myself. One little serving of ham made that egg special.  When ham is on the list at the dinning room, I get it.  It is very good and such a generous serving that I make a dinner and a sandwich and a small bit left over for breakfast. Very thrifty--I am.  Sometime I cut it up in a salad.  Bet you could think of many things you could do with a small serving of good ham.  Look at this. a whole paragraph about ham.

Daughter #2 is coming this afternoon, to do a few things for me. Surprising how many common little chores I can use help with. How easy and quick she does them.  And #3 daughter is so quick with helping me too.  Makes me happy and a little ashamed that I can't do little things still.  They become large things now.

Back to coffee.  Hot tea did not do it for me.  I guess I am hooked on coffee, for breakfast anyway.  Don't drink too much coffee either. 

Must go and check out the birds. They have become my favorite pastime.

BETTY BOOP

NON-SCRIPT DAY

 S0me days are like that. feed my birds. Do the laundry, have apt. cleaned, eat lunch, take a nap, pick up mail, talk to a few people, eat dinner, clean up my mess, take a bath, watch TV, go to bed.  Now that is very ordinary and not much to tell that would be worth telling.  GOOD DAY. 

BETTY BOOP

IS IT SPRING YET??

I got a peek 0f her flowing skirts and long hair for a few days. Her toes are twinkling and she can hardly wait.  Patience, it will come time soon.  Change is good sometime.  I am glad to live where it happens. 

I switched to hot tea this morning.  Before I open a new can of coffee, I will try hot tea again.  Coffee seems to not taste so good lately.  Maybe back to tea and try that.  I used to drink it all the time and Truman liked milk for breakfast instead. I would drink coffee later in the morning.

My birds, you notice I call them mine, are getting ready for Spring.  I had no idea there were so many kinds living so close. Even saw a real bluebird and Cardinals too. So many I can not tell you what they are.  Does not matter if I know, just love them all.  Next thing I know, I will  be happily fussing about the Humming birds. SO BE IT.

BETTY BOOP

ALL RIGHT--ALL RIGHT--ALL RIGHT!!!!

Well, the visit to my Dermatologist went as I expected. Here he comes all smiles and caring his tool of the trade.  I call it the shot gun.  Although there is no shot, just cold mist and a sting after. I think he enjoys his job. My face was full of trouble. Two or three kinds of stuff that he had to zap.  I was brave and he was proud of me. Of course every Dr. I go to, is amazed at my age. I was a little shook up, but O. K. Have to put up with a beautiful face for a while. Think I should stay in hiding for a while? What to do?  Amy and I are "bad" together.  menchie's is on the way home. Sugar free--froyo!!!!  Oh so good.  Hit the spot.  She has a new ailment too "nurse",  Don't like that my girls are going down the path of some of the same stuff as I am.  I guess we all do.  

BETTY( there is always "treats" to help. BOOP

DERMOLOGIST TODAY

 It comes regularly.  Not blessed with good skin.  Maybe I was, but did not protect it much growing up. My Dermo. said I must have picked cotton as a child.  No, did not see much cotton as a little girl.  But I did like the old Livingston Lake. Did you?  Sun lotion was just  luxury . I was told by MOM to wear a hat.  If I did, it was for the freckles that I hated.  Well, here I am with much to watch.  I have had some trouble.  I think today he will find some. I have passed it on to daughter # 2.  

Speaking of swimming and I never did learn to swim. Just a \another minus in my personality, I remember when 2-piece swim site became popular. I could hardly wait for one. My first was a beautiful blue, plain and simple and later I had  one with big dots(all colors) two piece. Little skirt and that tied in the back like a small maid type apron. Very cute.  Look at the suit and not the dots of freckles under the sun hat. 

BETTY (she gets more silly every day) BOOP

28 ????

 28 degrees now, but when this Lucky Old Sun gets rolling along, it will warm up to a perfect weather day. What do wear in this kind of weather?  I have not bought many clothes lately.  Just wearing my "old friends", as I call them.  No need to "follow the fashion."  My sister-in-law, Truman's sister, used to use that phrase.  She always looked great and knew what to wear.  She was more like a Mother to me than his sister.  Everybody loved her. She always knew what to say to make you feel good. But was quick to give you advise too.  

My oatmeal was good. A tablespoon of peanut butter at the end of cooking it. Banana too. Kind of like a sandwich.  I have read that Elvis liked peanut butter and banana sandwiches.  Food for the God's.  Thank the South for peanuts. Or was it Jimmy Carter. We one time visited Plains Ga. His home town. O. K. one thing leads to another.  So here I go on to the next.

Betty (just rambling this morning.)BOOP

SOTHERN REGIONAL BLEND

Now what in the world is she talking about now.?  Jan is trying to help find the best and favorite food for my bird friends who visit my feeder.  This should do it, We did not remember they are Southern Beauties and love the Southern Blend, Lots of sunflower seed,  They had a feast yesterday as we offered the new blend. They had been throwing the old blend we were feeding them, just as far as their little beaks could throw. Making a big mess for me to sweep away. So she bought two new kinds and this one is working. I can't wait to try the other new bag as it has nuts in it. Looks good enough for humans to eat. But we want,  I have a can of salted peanuts for me. 

Am I lucky to be trying out new bird seed? YES  

BETTY( and so are the birds).BOOP

ALL IS CALM ON THE SCV FRONT

Thanks for that. Calm is what I crave.  Pray for it every day.  Just so much drama the Queen can take.  But in the words of Wisdom, "INTO EACH LIFE SOME RAIN MUST FALL"  Who and what is Wisdom.  I look for it in so many places.  Think I know a lot.  I guess I am looking in the wrong places?  Well---no rain is falling today so far, so stop looking for it or Wisdom. Just be HAPPY.

Poached egg reclining on a bowl of buttered grits. This morning, and it was good. My #1 daughter taught me that way.  Of course when I eat grits, no toast. But a small bowl of prunes and a big strawberry. They are so large and good too. One almost tops the bowl. Largest I have seen.  Well  let me see if I can shake up the day.  No, let it be calm today.

BETTY (the birds are really singing in the pine trees) 

p. p.s.  they are rushing Spring.

BIG MESSY SPILL

 No, not me. Although I would be a small messy spill. IT  happened when I was measuring oatmeal into a pan to cook. How many flakes do you suppose are in one third cup of raw oatmeal? I headed for the pan and carefully, I thought. I am not seeing so good that early. I  lightly touched the pan and away they flew.  Now at 6:30 in morning and still unsteady at   best, it was not a pretty sight, Away they all flew like the new fallen snow.  All over in every little space they could land.  I almost fell out of love with cooked oatmeal.  At least it was not yet cooked. The best ripened banana made it taste good anyway.  So I am still sweeping flakes and it is in a pile for me to pick up later. (when I work a little more energy.

BETTY (just a little true story ) BOOP

p, s, from the (Drama Queen)

PERFEDT WEATHER.

 As I was washing Mr, Coffee pot, I thought of another long ago "little" pot.  Reminded me like it was part of a little girls "tea set".  Truman did not drink a lot of coffee. So I bought a small one for me. It was an old fashioned 4 cup perk kind. Non electric. You had to regulate with my gas stove burner. That was a challenge there. But it was a merry little appliance to listen to and the smell was heavenly. Mr. Coffee would laugh at it. Why these old time memories keep coming. I wonder what my mind looks like?  All cluttered with much silly stuff. Stay tuned and one day I will describe my first toaster. I lost many a slice to the burn center. And drank many a cup of cold coffee, due to little ones  running around and hanging on to  the tail of my tattered rob each morning. What fun.

BETTY (having fun and did not know it then) BOOP

no, I really liked it.

HAPPY VALENTINE'S

 If you can give them a HUG & KISS.  Make the most of it.  Love is a beautiful word. We always exchanged valentines.   I made one for Truman (in the lean days), all I had.  It was made from an old valentine and but I wrote my first poem to him.  Here it is:   This homemade Valentine 

                                  Is all I have for you.

                                  But it says "I Love You."

                                  And I am proud you are mine too.

                                      LOVE Dot

I don't think It was the first one I gave him, but one of the first anyway.  So, it is the only one I have for you too. BOOP

BETTY (make it a good day)

 

SUN IS BIG AND BRIGHT.

The sun is so bright.  I had to shut it out. My birds are hungry, I had to hide the feeder when it rained. But they are out in full force.  Begging. Spoiled. Mr. and Mrs. Dove (I think they are) are regular feeders now.  I decided they need names. I may change it, but for now, I name them ---  JOHN AND MATTIE. My grandparents on Daddy's side.  I like the name "Mattie" for an old fashioned girl.  Why did I not use it for one of my girls?  Are they glad I did not?

Out came the egg poacher. Grits with a poached egg on top. Sounds pretty. But not for long, I had to eat and enjoy. I need to do a little laundry this morning. So Be It. I loved my laundry room on Riverwood.  I claimed half the space when we built the house. Put some of Truman's work shop in the space and made a big room. It doubled for my sewing machine, washer and dryer, place to put up an board for ironing, place for craft stuff and a place for kitty's private place lots of storage cabinets.  My favorite place in the house.  I loved that house.  I really just keep memories, for they are many, 

BETTY JUST THINKING) BOOP  

DID YOUR TEAM WIN ?

 Did you even watch the Super Bowl.  I got caught up in it. I usually don't, except for the commercials.  Not real impressive this year. Remembering days gone by, as usual, we Ellis's of my generation  always made a party of it. Taking turns with hosting.  Each bringing food and wine to celebrate. Not me. I did love the dips and such, and snacks brought by all. But  not the wine,   We had such fun together and made bets on the game, although, I never knew the game very well. Last night for some reason, I stayed with the game till the end. I sort of knew what was happening. And wasn't it a thriller at the end. 

Rain will end today I think. Still need it. Kind of dreary day, but that is just the weather,   I dreamed a lot last night. Guess it was the football that did it. Many of my dreams take place on long ago Capitol Street, must have been an impressive time for me. In the dreams, I usually am shopping. I still remember the Shops I  went to a lot.  Nice dreams. I spent a lot of my salary on clothes, but managed to safe for a nice little nest egg, when we got married. I was quiet a "catch."

BETTY lets go shopping) BOOP

p. s.  no lets not do that.

BALCONY, NEED i SAY MORE??

 I got to sit on Balcony this morning. Like old times.  I saw one lone walker all dressed for the North Pole. My we are confused. I heard Canada Geese coming, saw an Egret, pod of small ducks, and many, many, clouds.  No sun for today.  Well I did not see clouds, just grey sky.  But that is indeed beautiful too.  Jan and Carol came bringing a wonderful lunch. and much CHEER.  We opened windows on the Bubble and let the fresh air in. It was delightful I love lamb Gyros, and that is what they brought.  I was happy.  We talked about every thing and then some.  Thanks for lifting my spirits.  They get kind of low sometime. Can't seem to help it, everything physical seem to pick on me. Good to forget it sometime. J, is coming this afternoon to "fill the old pill box".  No, I have a shinny new one. Be thankful for every small thing!!

BETTY (I am a small thing) BOOP

p. s. important too.  

TOO BUSY TO WRITE YESTERDAY

 

All my readers would laugh  and laugh at the comedy of errors I went through yesterday.  So, I will not tell the things I went through,  for they would only seem like an ordinary day for you. But I handled them like a pro, as I used to do it all the time. Today is a new day.  How nice to look forward to #2 daughter and her long time College friend coming and bringing lunch to eat in the Bubble.  (My private dinning room).  Will be a much better day than yesterday. Jan & Carol have remained friends all the years.  They even get together for lunch almost every Friday to stay close.  So I will look forward to only laughs today.

BETTY (love to laugh) BOOP

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LUCKY OLD SUN, HAS NOTHING TO DO--BUT ROLL AROUND HEAVEN ALL DAY

 Know that song?  I know a lot of "oldies." How can some these days be classics?  You know most of them, I can forget.  I sound like an old "foggie" ? Well that is just what I am. My I had a good breakfast. Will improve my outlook a lot. I wish I could have served you a cheese omelet like I made for myself. Turned out, light and fluffy and cooked just right. It is an art that I stumble into sometime. Most of the time it is scrambled with half melted cheese. Only "oldies" have the time to perfect an omelet. Your time will come--if you are lucky...  A hot perfect dinning room biscuit helps the process. 

Here I go talking about breakfast food again.  Seems I am in a "rut." 

BETTY (nice place to be sometime) BOOP

REALLY GOOD DAY

 YES, COULD NOT BE ANY BETTER. GOOD REPORT FROM DENTIST. THANK YOU LORD. AMY AND I WENT TO WALGREEN'S FOR A CHANGE AND FOUND IT NOT SO CROWDED, AND WELL STOCKED. BOUGHT A FEW THINGS I NEEDED AND SOME I DIDN'T NEED. HAZARD OF TAGGING ALONG WITH YOUR PERSONAL SHOPPER. BUT NICE TO FEEL A PART OF THE HUMAN RACE SOMETIME. THEN EXAUSED AND HUNGRY, WE PICKED UP THAT WONDERFUL 7 BEAN SOUP FRON PANERIA . LOVE THE BREAD. CAME HOME TO EAT IN APARTMENT. A. DID A FEW CHORES FOR ME AND LEFT AS I RACED TO MY BED FOR AN HOUR NAP. THE CHOIR PRATICE.BOY WHAT A DAY. FULL AND SATISFYING.

WE ARE LEARNING A LOT BY TRYING HOW MUCH I CAN TAKE AT A TIME, WHAT A PROCESS. WELL I MUST RUN (?) AND LEARN WHAT TO DO TODAY. i IS ALL A MATTER OF LEARNING

BETTY slow learner) BOOP  

NOT MY BEST DAY

 I write in grey because, I am going to visit my Dentist. I know, it is not the problem it used to be, but memories of early days, linger. My Dentist is such a nice feller and so is the assistant and now pain liked it used to be, buy, still I dread the outcome.  Don't think anything is wrong, for I do take good care of the old teeth. 

I am pleased with my Mardi Gras display on the Hall Table.  Gaudy and colorful (like the season itself.)  I decorated the Apt. door with Valentines from my vintage collection. Most from Truman's childhood. His Mamma saved them and I clamed them.  So cute and reminds me of the past. I have a large collection. Who will take them and treasure them after I am gone?  DO NOT WORRY ABOUT THOSE THINGS.

BETTY (take care of today) BOOP 

50 degrees WHEW! !!!!!!!

 Balcony time?  Out came the long robe and high top footies. Cup-o-TRADER JOES' and good to go. Been a while since it has been fresh air in the morning. Clouds look threating and I am sure it will rain soon. I got out there in time  to witness a goose squabble. A couple were really mad at a loner. They told him in no uncertain words to jump in and  just "go".  He did, but first before some ugly words.  Over the Lake he swam fussing all the way. A heated lovers quarrel, I think. All is quiet now and I enjoyed the outdoors again. I had been missing sitting out there.

Number 3 is coming today to help with filling the pill box. #2 usually comes, but she is on a Ladies Church Retreat.  Good for her. I will think about changing the Hall Table decor. Mardi Gras and Valentin's Day are close and then Easter. Don't know

what to do. ???? NOT NEW FOR ME)

BETTY (will think about it) BOOP 

GOT LOOSE YESTERDAY

I had an appointment to get my earing aids adjusted. had trouble hearing and test showed my hearing had lost more than i thought.  Denial I guess. Happens as you get older....denial. How can you not wish it was not true?   Anyway, It was a wonder, how they fixed me up.  I am hearing so much better. I am very grateful.  J, said she was too. Now she does not have to shout so much.  Sorry, I thought I was hearing the best I could. But no, wonders always happen. I am having to get use to them in their new place. So we felt so good (I did) that we actually went to Dollar  Tree and Walmart and out to eat at the Chicken Salad place. So good. I felt so in the world again. I had missed all the new and the old stuff too.  Had not realized I missed so much.  To stroll around Wat Mart is a treat I had missed and did not know it. Had a wonderful time--was tired and still have not caught up yet. It is worth it. Thank you # 2, you are wonderful.

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