TOSS THE BUMS OUT!!

Got you didn't I?  No not "bums", but books.  Yesterday we had a big book sale.  Hard backs--$1.00--paper backs==5 for a $1.00.  Workers worked for days to purge the Library of books that had not been checked out for a while.  All this to make room for new books which they are buying all the time.  I worked from 1:30 till 3;30 selling and I am going to do the same this afternoon.  I love our library.  While I am not on that committee(thank goodness)  they needed extra help for the sale.  We had a lot of good books for sale.  Amy came and bought two.  It was fun and got to see almost everyone go by as it was in the main hall.  I had a great turkey burger. for lunch from the Cyber.

I watched the vice president debate last night.  I got so mad at Biden that I wanted to slap that smirk off his face.  He was very very rude.  I know debates are like this but I think he was bad.  Truman belonged to a Debate Club at the bank.  They would debate other young bankers.  I could not watch it without getting mad at them attacking my husband. 

Betty Boop 

TUESDAY

This has been a strange day  Nothing fits together.  I made bean soup and got it almost finished and discovered I only had beef broth.  I usually put chicken.  I made it with beef.  While it taste "different", I guess I can eat it.  I put onions, carrots, celery and beans{usually navy bean} and ham.  I left the ham out of the beef soup.  Well I  created a new one. I will call it CONFUSION  soup and eat it.

Better tomorrow

Betty Boop 

SUNDAY

Church with Sophie and Amy.  Was good.  Lunch ar DING HOW.  We had a feast and lots of hot tea.  Those pots seem to have no bottom.  This was white tea.  I like all kinds.  Nap was good too.I justgot back from a visit with Irene and got her Sunday paper.  It is cold here. Amy said Ed had a fire laid and ready to light for tonight.  Lordy . I miss a fireplace.   You can't have it all. 

BETTY BOOP

SATURDAY---so far

My weekly treat--breakfast in the Cyber  I am staying away from those wonderful pancakes and waffles.  As good as they are, they are not worth what they do to my blood-sugar count.  I had a cheese omelet and bacon.  Very good.  The company was good. Did a little ironing.  These clothes in transition are filling my closet.  I need to give some away that I never will wear.  I am like Truman.  I always told him that he made "friends" with his clothes and could never part with them.  So be it.  We are celebrating Jan's birthday tonight at David and Cary's house.  Can't believe my middle one is 61.  We always have a good time.  Wish all of you could be here. 

SWEETLY BE
BETTY BOOP

FRIDAY

Not a lot going on  Exercise class as usual and then I went to Patty Peck Honda and got a free car wash.  Now that is service with a smile.  And it is just down the road--real close.  Went to my favorite store-THE DOLLAR TREE.  Bought birthday cards.  I give so many up here that I buy most of them  there.  They are nice and 2 for a $1.00!!!  Of course I make them special with a small version of my tissue flowers.  People think I have worked for hours.  Sooo simple yet they say "I care"  My maid cleaned today and I did my washing.  Now what is left for Saturday?  I am sure I will find something of interest to do.   I think I will make my own dinner.  I need to be by myself.  That is what is so good about this place.  You can choose.  Thank you Lord for St. Catherines. I have felt Truman's presence so strong today.  That is a good thing and I am thankful. yet a good cry because I miss him was also on the agenda today.  I am o. k.

Sweetly Be
Betty Boop

Korea Children's Choir

One of the best programs we have had here was yesterday.  59 children age from 8--14.  They are on tour and we were lucky to have them sing for us free.  I have never heard anything like them.  If you hear them and go away sad --something is wrong with you.  They were the sweetest and happiest group I have ever seen.  They really excited us all. Shirley gave me a CD and it is real good.  Went to sleep during the debates.  Only trying to do the American thing and listen.  I guess I was tired but I could not keep my eyes open.  O well--what will be ==will be !! 

Betty Boop

BIG DAY

Started with a Flu shot.  Yes St. Catherine with Medicare offered flu shots free.  A first for St. C's,  I'll take it.  Went with Amy to deliver flowers from Broad meadow to a lady in Highland Home where Truman was for a while.  I did not feel as bad as I thought I would.  I did not like that place for him. Went to Freshway on Old Canton and it is a wonderland for fall.  Never saw so many pumpkins!!.  She bought some as well as flowers to put in Jan's yard for her birthday. She does this every year as her present to her.  We then had lunch at Traceway Grill.  Nothing but Southern food.  Fried green tomatoes were excellent as well as everything else.  Jan met us and we took flowers to a resident here that we all love.  Husband is still on Seina here. Topped it with a concert by a young pianist from China and then coffee with 5 other "old girls" You would not think them old if you could hear the conversations which was from politics to "shady" jokes.  The teased me for not telling any.  Could not think of any.  Supper was a meat loaf sandwich.  Something I love.  Amy makes the best.  Dancing With the Stars and off to bed.  I would say that was a full day.  The way I like them.

Betty Boop