HAPPY BLUE

 

Company coming- Will tell you later.  

BETTY ( lucky)    BOOP

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IN THE 70"s

 Green is the grass.  Looks lovely, and the mowers will be out.  What an amazing invention  Especially here where we have the amazing Meadow. Some call it a Field.  Meadow sounds better to me.  (I read a lot of books where the surroundings are important.)Of course sometime the Field fits it better.  O. K. writing lesson is over.  What do I know?  Not much. 

J. brought me fruit.  We share our love for fresh fruit and she is good at picking something good.  A lovely.  Nectarine, a   cousin to the Peach, without the fuzz , have eaten them before and they taste similar to a Peach.   You see  that I eat well.  

My flowers are fading.  I work at finding a few for the room and Hall.  They have had a strange growing time.  I manage to find a few and use creative ways of using them.  Keeps my mind nimble.  What does that mean: NIMBLE -alert, quick witted, moving quickly and lightly,  Hey !! THAT DESCRIBES ME (I wish). 

BETTY BOOP  (another silly one) 

GOOD DAY YESTERDAY

 When I have a "good "DAY" I don't know when to stop and rest.  I do too much and overdo.  I guess I did that yesterday.  I don't know,  maybe I need to stop trying to figure me out and "go with the flow."  What else can I do?

All my family is gearing up for one last fun trip.  I will try to be good while they relax and catch up.  They deserve a vacation.  

BETTY (I and do that) BOOP

CAN STILL WRITE

 I am glad for the computer.  My hand writing is not so good.  I enjoyed Church yesterday. The Rev Ricky James, Chaplain at Millsaps College was with us.  He has been with us before and I already knew him.  He had a sermon from the book of James.  He inspired me to reread it and study it.  It is full of good advice and do I need that?  Who doesn't ?

I am hoping I will be able to join the Choir when we start over for the season.  Christmas music is the best.  I will try. I think I will try  to dry this stuff up before I go.  Something over the counter will help, I hope. Tell me if you have tried something that works and does not make me sleepy.  Please.

BETTY (need help) BOOP  

HOPE i AM DONE

 I am hoping I am going to write and not make a mess.  I am so very tired of "little" troubles.  It does keep me busy.  My it was hot on Balcony.  Almost did not enjoy it.  But what would I do without it?  I would be unhappy for sure.  It makes me feel like I am outside but not quite.  My family is all excited about their trips for Labor Day and one for the island off the Gulf coast.  All of this I will observe through picks on the computer.  Oh, yes there is a camping trip in the mix too.  I have always known it would happen.  Can't go to any of it anymore.  But I am not too sad--I have had my time and it has been full and fun.  Not sad at all.  

Had a sausage biscuit for breakfast.  Now that makes me happy.

BETTY(I will look for the sunshine in my life) BOOP

is this right?

 I got it.

I think it is working now.  I found a HELP page and clicked something that said problem solved/  I don't know who solved it but I will take it.  

BETTY (please answer if you get this) BOOP

HOPE IT WORKS

 Hot on Balcony.  I would be happy to do almost anything for a down pour. I would be willing to dance in my "night gown on the Balcony if it would bring rain< but I do not know the Rain Dance.  I would.  Could not stand it even for a few minutes.  That coffee got hotter, rather than cool enough to drink.  I am not sure this post is going through.  I can't get my mail.  I am not sure what is wrong.  Some things work--some don't.  Need an expert to check it.   I am lost and missing something I need.   My Computer!!!!!  

BETTY (answer me if you can)  BOOP

   

no blog

computer trouble. don't know if this will go through.  hope to fix today.  BETTY BOOP

SUNDAY

 I sat on the Balcony for a while.  Getting hot again.  Nothing going on, so here I am.  I woke up from  a terrible dream, not worth telling.  And of course I had  Blood  Pressure spike when I took a reading.  I have worked it down to normal, so here I go again. I also have a visit to my Dr, coming up.  Will burden him with it.  That is what he is for.  Such an understanding man. I like him.  

My Hummers did not go away after all.  They are back and fighting over that sweet drink they are so fond of.  Energy to them. Will watch the "drama" from the glass door.  Safer that way.

BETTY     (have a good day) BOOP

cool and calm

 Just perfect.  Though I am sad.  I think the Hummers have left for the season.  I have not seen a single one this morning.  I have been expecting it, because they have been feeding like crazy for a day or too and fighting for a place at the table.  That is what they do.  Long trip ahead,  See you next season. God speed your journey,  

Nice and pleasant on Balcony. I have cleaned out some spent flowers and thinking how pretty they once were. September is a good month to me.  I like the time of change to a feeling of closing in.  Tired old summer clothes and something new.  I have nothing new to wear, but I can put on a new attitude.  I had a big let down yesterday.  A dear friend is very ill and I cried for her.  And prayed too.  Always. 

BETTY BOOP. 

"LOOK MOM. NO CACATIES.

 

Beautiful words to a Mom.  I heard them yesterday from my Dentist. I tease him because he has the name of a famous Mississippi author that we have, and you all know him.  I like him a lot. A. and I met MG after the visit at Sal & Mookies (spell)  for  a slice and a salad.  Try it.  It is good and a good lunch.  Good conversation too.

One more check up is close. Annual physical .  I will be glad to get that one behind me and hope to tell a lot to the Dr.  I hope he doesn't get tired of me.  I am one of these patients who is very involved in my progress.  I want to be the best I can be. 

My the weather is great, I see  Fall-my favorite.  I remember we took a Fall trip one time to be able to see the turning of the beautiful leaves.  Motorhome is the way to go for that. By that time he had our big Motor Home.  So much fun with Irene and Cecil. Here I go "Down Memory Lane." Come with me.

BETTY BOOP

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BLUE MOON

 I will not try to explain Blue Moon. I saw the full moon last night and I was amazed at how beautiful it is.  Take a look if you can.  I have a good view.  Another cool morning lifts the spirits. And I enjoyed it a while.  Wish I could walk like that man I saw this morning.  He seemed happy to be alive and well enough to walk.  

I had a little set back last night and got scared and called Jan to come.  I have not had an high blood pressure read in a while, and it scared me.  With being calm and with the BP meds working, it finally came to normal again.  I will never understand it.  I do everything I know to do that is right but still have a spike now and then.  Feeling O. K. this morning so far.  Dentist tomorrow.  I don't get worried about that anymore.  I will be  glad to go.  O. K. that is the news for today.  Think about me and wish me well (in more ways than one.  

BETTY BOOP

WOW !! 74 degrees on the Balcony

 How wonderful.  Don't expect it to last, but enjoy this false Fall weather as we get it. I had "chilly bumps" and it felt good. Oh, these old sayings.  I wonder if that one is Southern ?  Probably.  I used to take offense with people laughing at Southern  wording.  But not anymore.  I am proud to be what I am.  As a whole, I think we Southerners are much more congenial and accepting of others.  The ones I know are.  

Enough of that!!!  My flowers are fading, what will I do?  I have  a few little brave ones hanging on.  I will miss real flowers, no matter how few I have had.  You should see my Hall Table.  CATS, CATS, Cats.  I have had some nice comments.  I like the display so far.  Jan is bringing me a couple more  Don't want to do too much and make it "tacky".  Another Southern saying.  My Dictionary says "tacky" means   hillbilly, shabby, and of all things inelegant did not know that was a word, or poor taste,  SO BE  IT.  

BETTY (guess I am  "tacky" ) BOOP

WALKERS !!!!!!

Little breeze brought a few out.  I enjoyed seeing a couple, each holding a leash with happy Cocker's pulling them along.  I imagine it has been too hot for the dogs to do a real walk lately. The were very happy.  

As I did my Hall table in a do-over I had memories. The theme is "CATS".  I did one in the past and hope it can be enjoyed again. As I sat the funny cat in the little black chair, I remembered where I got it.  For a while after Truman retired we went to South Texas with friends and members of our Good Sam camping club. Beautiful place on the edge of a Mexican town at the crossing.  We spent a good part of the Winter months there. Of course Flea Markets were everywhere.  I bought this crazy looking cat dressed in pajamas with a cat head and paws and a body of the doll.  Love him.  He sits in the chair for the display.  Brought back memories of retirement and happy times. We were in Brownsville right by the border that we walked over the bridge into Mexico.  Of course it is closed now.  I am sure the people are suffering the closer. Glad for the memories of happier times.

BETTY (build a Memory Bank for yourself)BOOP


 

 

HOT,HOT, HOT---

 I could not stay long on the Balcony.  Must be 100  degrees right now.  I filled the Humming bird  feeder so they will have a cool drink.  I am feeding 3 now.  One is small so I think it is a family.  Who knows, they all are thirsty.  

Jan and Tommy came yesterday with lunch and business to tend to.  What a session.  My feeble brain (damaged as it is) can hardly take in just so much.  I feel at ease now.  I must say they are very patient with me and help me to understand so much.  Enough said about that.  I think I will rest my body and brain for today and stay cool.    Oh yes, I hear Bryan and Ashley are real Texans now, Learning the two-step and all.. Hats too I hope for the Birthday Man..I Know it was Happy.

BETTY Truman and I tried the 2 step when we spent a few Winters as Winter Texans, as we were called, We liked Texas in the Winter. BOOP

EMBARRISING KNEES

 No, not mine, though they are not pretty anymore, I mean the beautiful Cyprus trees around the Lake edge.  You know they like their toes (roots) in the water.  Lack of rain has the water getting low, so their "knees" are showing all around the Lake.  Oh, let it rain so they wont be embarrased to show their knees.  

HAIR CUT TODAY

I do need it. May get charged extra for this mess on my head.  Worth it !!  Under the weather for so long that I just did not even care.  But today is the day. Also something to think about and look forward to--Choir practice starts next month.  Christmas is coming.  I have belonged to the Choir 13 years now. Is it time to close the doors and the fun and sit in the bigger group and just enjoy the programs?  Yes, and I did enjoy my "run".

 

All my cereal bowls are in the dishwasher waiting their turn, so I ate oatmeal from a large coffee cup.  What fun.  And grapes cut up in it.  How unusual for me.  Pepper Jack cheese melted on my toast for a little fat. (I call it).  So breakfast was a little twisted and good.  

BETTY(sort of crazy this morning)Boop

FIRST "real' BOYFRIEND

 I am talking serious. That little scruffy one no one wants, but you like?  You think he is looking at you when he smiles, but he is gazing at that tall beauty standing behind you. Oh, how it hurts  when he bops you on the head and calls you "squirt" or something equally insulting .  But at least you were noticed.  But when the "real one came along, much later, It is a feeling to remember. My first real love was the Preachers son, he was in the Navy. He came home on leave all grown up and wise he thought.  He found I was the same and did not grow up like he did.  We wanted different things, so that ended.  Along came the "real" one for me and the rest is History.  

We had a real storm yesterday, Change the subject,  Never heard such thunder.  It caught me off guard and my chair pads got soaking wet on the balcony.  I am drying them out till I can get new ones.  This time water proof.  

BETTY *REMINISING " this morning. BOOP

FROM TRADER JOE"S TO KROGER BREAKFAST BLEND.

 I tried to chose the color of coffee.  Pretty close with cream, as I like it.  Coffee from L & J is gone and I am back to Kroger.  Pretty good.  I guess I am not too "picky".  

I heard two Cicadas singing to each other.  One in the Pines and one from the front of building.  Sounds lonely.  I guess the heat and lack of rain has affected the mass of them we usually hear.   It always reminds me of my school days a long time ago.  

That reminds me of my breakfast, I get around to that usually. BLUEBERRIES.  I have the best ones now. I remember wild ones long ago.  They are grown commercially now and are very different.  But blackberries were very good as we picked them wild.  Plumbs too were picked wild and jelly was good. Truman had 2 or 3 Blueberry bushes on Riverwood.  He had fun fighting the Blue Jays for his crop.  They loved them.  He covered the bushes with netting and one would always fight him every morning as he went out early to pick the ripe ones.  It was a race for the Gold.  He managed to have them on oatmeal a few times.  I made  a cobbler or two.  Did not know sugar was bad for us both.  

My little Blog is simple, and boring, but it is what it is---mine.

BETTY (have always ben that way)

NEVER TO OLD TOO OLD TO LEARN

You would think I had already learned this lesson.  I slept pretty good and long, I guess I "needed it".  Celebrated with an old favorite I had almost forgotten.  My version of French Toast. Very good when everything goes right.  You know me, I can mess it up sometime.  Brought out a beautiful large white egg. A saucer that I knew was too small.  But I felt lucky and daring this morning. The egg came out of the fridge and on to the counter and "PLOP" it slipped through my fingers and landed on the floor.  Now clean up a broken egg at seven in the morning and balance not so good. is a challenge.  I have major trouble bending over.  But with  few paper towels, and some wet, I got it cleaned up and sat down a while. Determined to have that French Toast, I tried it again.  Lesson learned and brought that egg to a beautiful completion.  With sugar=free everything it was good.  (and I learned a lesson too.  Be careful, eggs have a mind of their own and are determined to break too soon.  

BETTY (little lessons make life easy) BOOP

 

SHOULD KNOW BETTER

 I should know better than to get my hopes up for hearing better in Church or any crowd.  The volume is great but the background is not.  I have talked to many others with the same problem.  I guess that should tell me something.  It is a problem that can't be fixed.  I am so let down. I realize that I still have much to be thankful for.  Many came to me after Church to tell me they were glad I could be there and they missed me.  It was the first time I had Communion brought to me in my pew. I am not sure enough to go down.  Another thing to give up.  But just to go and be in the company of many friends was worth it.  

My it is great on the Balcony.  But the sun is up and shinning., so it will get hot again.  I grabbed my somewhat sharp cutters and started to give those tall  Zinnias a good haircut.  They are about gone anyhow and looked so ready to give up.  Watered them good and hope they feel better.  

Monday, Monday, time to get going,  have little mundane things I should do.  Help me.

BETTY (always asking for help) BOOP

ps Where is my pride? 

WISH ME A GOOD DAY

 I know it sounds like a big thing and it is to me.  I am going to my church, BROADMEADOW) this morning with Amy.  I have not been up to is for several Sundays in a row.  Hope the people still know me.  I am not is perfect shape, but I never will be again I guess.  I was brought up to go to Church on Sunday, and it is instilled in me, thanks to Mother & Daddy who did the same. That is not the only reason I go.  I get peace and strength and a sense of belonging.  

Amy was happy I could go.  What a beautiful, somewhat cool morning.  I am wishing for Fall to hurry and come.  Think everyone will feel better.

BETTY (little things can be big things) BOOP

ONE LAST SPAM

 My can is almost used up.  I had fun with it. I made  a flower holder from the  can for fun.  It looks so cute and pleased me.  Lot of interest in the product now.  Have you noticed.  If you can find a WW11 vet, ask him about it.

How about the change of the weather?  So nice that I had trouble coming inside.  Hold on, the Summer is not over yet. I am having a little desire to write again.  A project I have thought of a lot in the pass.  I want to write it by hand,  but my hands will not let me write long and very well anyway.  My dream may not come true, but I can think about it.  Nothing spectacular but my dream.

BETTY(cost nothing to dream) BOOP

p.s. Love the Song  DREAM, DREAM, DREAM. bet you don't know that one?

SAPAM AGAIN

 Funny how I am seeing Spam adds a lot.  I did not start them did I?  Some look good.  But I find it is too much fat and salt for me.  So I probably will  not use it much. Still have a little left. Good way to feed a family.  I forgot to look at the weather report this morning.  But I don't need to look to tell it is a bit cooler.  A breeze helps too.  Just a teaser of my favorite time of the year.  Fall always picks me up.  Come on Fall.  I need a pick up.  

What shall I do today?  My maid is coming this afternoon.  Great!!!!  Clean house again.  I have been staying in so much lately, that I really need her.  I don't make too much of a mess, but it all needs cleaning.  

I have two books going, I have been happy to read with ease now with the new reading glasses.  They make a big difference.  I am pleased with them.  Reading good books can really pass a lot of time.  I have so few things I can still do and reading is a good one.

BETTY (Queen of Spam) BOOP

BETTER TODAY

I slept a lot yesterday.  Next outing will certainly be one I have to do.  This heat did take a tole on me. Even though it did me good to be with my girls.  Do you remember I kept wanting to try Spam and see if it still taste and looked the same?  I bought one and kept it a while  on the shelf.  Many things to read about it and ways to cook and eat it. Finally I brought it out and made a stir fry with peas and rice.  Learned to make the cut up pieces a little larger.  Heated it too long and it shrunk to small pieces.  Too much salt for sure although I added none.  It was eatable but barely.  Next I made a sandwich (plenty of mustard) with a slice. That was better.  Next I browned a slice with my egg.  You know--ham and eggs?  Still too salty.  What to do with the rest?  In a salad maybe.  But this seems like fun. I washed the container and made  a holder for the few little Zinnias.  Cute as can be and a story to tell.

BETTY(very smart) BOOP

p.s. make something from nothing,

WHAT A DAY I HAD

 What a hot day.  Getting in buildings and walking a bit in the sun, really wiped me out.  I enjoyed lunch with MG and A at MG's most favorite place.  They make the best Quiche I have eaten yet.  I ate it all, even the crust and believe me it was a generous slice. M,G. tempted me with the French Onion soup too.  I ate too much and my BS went up.  I was so tired at I:oo  that my nap lasted till almost 4 o'clock.  I think I had too much heat and sun also. I have not had such a nap.  I am alright this morning, so I survived.  Tough old girl I guess.  I promise I will behave next time I get loose.

BETTY (should know better) BOOP

APPOINTMENT CANCELED

 I am all set to go and Amy called and said they were re- working their appointments and changed ours till Monday. All Dressed Up and Nowhere To Go?  No that' s O. K. we  will find someplace to go.  M.G. is coming with us and we will eat Lunch for fun and go to have my new glasses adjusted.  We were planning to do that too today.  So Be It.  I always have something to "fix".  It will give us another Lunch Date.  Ladies just love Lunch Dates.  And it gives me a Blog subject. 

BETTY(now where shall we dine?) Boop

p. s. so many choices.

LITTLE LATE THIS MORNING

Had a troubled night.  I kept getting cold.  I finally put another layer of blanket on.  Got warm and then of course overslept a bit.  I guess she needed it, as we say.  Anytime I do a lot brain work, It punishes me by not wanting to turn off at bedtime,  J. & Mr. T. do so much for me and we had lost a little time during their vacation, so things stack up a little.  I like to keep them informed even though some is really not needed, I am very careful to let them know what is going on.  So here we are.  I decided it was too warm to enjoy the Balcony this morning.  Running a little late, the sun got there first.  

Anyone who sees a can of  Spam on my shelf raises an eyebrow.  Does it look good to you on TV?  I just had to RETRY it.  I will have to let you know what of the many things I will do with it. In your eggs? On a sandwich? salad, stir fry, on and on.  Can't wait.

BETTY (draw the line --Spam in Pie) BOOP

pps. unless you call Quiche  Lorraine pie!! 

PASS IT DOWN

 THE SHARING OF FOOD IS A BIG SOUTHERN THING I THINK. WHEN SOMEONE IS SICK OR HAS OTHER TROUBLES IN FAMILY.  FOOD IS THOUGHT OF AS SOMETHING WE CAN DO.  i WAS PLEASED WHEN I READ DAUGHTER'S BLOG WHERE SHE PREPARED FOR A FRIEND WHO NEEDED HELP.  I LEARNED IT FROM MY MOTHER AND SHE FROM HERS I AM SURE. NO MATTER WHAT IT IS, IT SAYS I LOVE YOU AND AM SORRY FOR YOUR TROUBLES.  MY OTHER DAUTHERS ARE JUST AS GIVING. PROUD OF THEM TOO.

BETTY (Saturday always seems special) BOOP

 

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POLITICS "THEY DIRTY"

I really need a job. The Blog is not enough.  I could not dirty it up. I don't know how to talk "dirty" anyway.  So I will avoid the whole subject and stick to what I do know.  But I can't seem to look to see what "he" says each day.  And nor "her" too.  How do they stand talking like they do?  As the old folks used to say --and it is true ,Politics--"they dirty".  I now understand.  But I find myself looking to see each morning to see what HE called her and how she responded, if at all. 

So Blueberries in oatmeal is very good.

BETTY (write what I do know.) BOOP 

HOME AGAIN

 # 2 and other half are safely home from a wonderful trip with their kids.  Thank you Lord for a safe trip.  Journey's are wonderful, but beware of let-downs.  You left an ordinary world with work and problems.  They await you patiently and welcome you home. But think about it.  That is one reason you took a get-away.  Now you are refreshed and ready to tackle anything.  Right? Just kidding, you had a good time and Welcome Back.

My it is HOT.  Think I should stay right here and stay cool.  

BETTY (travel days have come to a glorious end.  SO BE IT.)

BETTY (your friendly travel guide) BOOP