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 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 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
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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 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
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
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?)
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
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
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
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
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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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 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
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 !!!!
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
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)
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
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
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!!!!!!
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
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)
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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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
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)
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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