MR CHIN's

Best shrimp dish in town.  When we go I think about trying something else but the shrimp with veggies always wins out.  Paul, Sophie, M. G. and Amy and I enjoyed the food and company.  Missed Ryan as he had work to do. 

So few at Church.  The weather with still ice on the roads and driveways kept some away.  It is something to be careful with.  Crazy but they predict 70's at the end of the week.         I took Sophie some brass candle sticks that were my Mama's. Sophie is interested in them now.  Hope she enjoys them and will give them a new home.  I have a few things that I want to see used and enjoyed as I used them.  What better place for them than with my Grand Daughter.  She talked about remembering the Riverwood house and yard.  She and Mary Grace remembered having many fun times there.  I am glad to know they remember.  You would have thought M.G. was digging at ancient digs when she found old bottles and other stuff as she dug in the lake banks.  It really was a good house and yard and lake.  I loved having them over for the night too.  We checked out memories at my Memory Bank.  Now check them back in for safe keeping.

Betty Boop

Brrrrrrr Cold

Yes it is cold.  No snow in Madison to count but a little in some places.  The ice and sleet is the real problem.  Our putting green is white.  Looks like an ice rink.  No golf today.  The sun is out but the Blues Marathon was canceled because of icy streets where they would run.  I am sorry for them.  It was to be such a great event. 

I had breakfast this morning with three other ladies.  My silence at breakfast was broken.  I don't want to complain but I did enjoy the solitude I had been having.  But I welcomed them when they asked to sit with me.  That is the way I am.  Can't hurt any feelings if I can help it.  I believe that is the way to be.  The courtyard looked so pretty with the ice still on it this morning.  I am glad I did not have any worries of ice doing damage to a house or yard.  Been there. done that.  Truman and I used to worry about the trees  in our yard.  Especially the big oak at the back door.  It was so tiny when he planted it too close to the house.  It seemed no threat at the time.  But it grew and grew and he threatened it all the time to cut it down.  My those days seem so far away now.  A lot of living went on in that house on Riverwood.  Meadowridge too.  All started in 1946 on Northview Drive.  Let me go before I get on the Memory Lane.




Betty Boop

SNOW?

Ah, we do get carried away when snow is mentioned.  Even schools start to close overnight--before snow is first predicted .  Well I am looking out the window too.  A little sprinkling of the white stuff would be exciting.  It is freezing but nothing yet. Bryan and Ashley and Cary and David would laugh at us.  They see much snow each season. 

I am glad to stay inside today.  Little exercise and coffee with friends and read and be content.

Betty Boop
P.S.  Should I name my new kitty (don't have her yet)  Betty Boop?

SORRY MOM-ONE CAVITY

Went to the dentist and can't say "Look Mom-no cavities."  I haven't had a cavity in years, but he found a small one today.  Fixed it and really charged me!  I do not have dental insurance.  Would have been nice today.  He said as always that I have good teeth and he bet I had better teeth than many in SCV.  That helped a lot!! At least I still have all of them!!

Amy took me and we met Jan for lunch at Rainbow Café.  Haven't been there lately and enjoyed it very much.  Well we are looking for bad weather tonight and tomorrow.  Wonder if it will come.  Hope the Blues Marathon can still run on Saturday.  That is such a neat thing for our cities. I guess dedicated runners run in cold weather.  Maybe a little snow to mx it up.  We will see.

Betty Boop

WHAT HAVE I DONE NOW?

I just got back from play tryouts.  We are doing a play written by resident Don. who has done them before.  It is called THE BEVERLY HILLBILLS GO TO BRANSON Think about that title.  I landed the part of Lou Costello doing a act with Bud Abbott.  You remember them I know.  Lou is the short fat stupid one.  I can see me fat, short and in a checked coat and bowler hat.  It will be fun (I hope.)  The play will be February 14th at 6:45.  Not a lot of time but we can do it. 

Betty Boop

SUN IS OUT

A little storm rocked us yesterday.  We are now getting the rain we have been missing.  but the sun is out today and the temp is pleasant.  When will we get some Winter?  Just wait and it will come.  However I remember last year it was mild. 

I don't have much to say today.  Unless you want to hear that I did laundry and went to lunch with my friend Betty. and a couple who are not married but are very good friends..  So be it.  The salmon was delish today.  I skipped dessert as I am still having sugar issues.  Just don't understand it.  I get a physical this month.  Maybe Dr. will shed some light.  You would think I would understand it more since I have been dealing with it for so long.  Maybe it is because I am getting older and my body is ever changing.  I don't. Know.\\See I don't have much interesting to talk about--so I will stop
Betty Boop

SOGGY SUNDAY

This weather is getting tiresome.  I have a beautiful pink sweater and It has been too hot to wear it.  Oh well the way I make friends with my clothes, I hate to give them up.  So I may have a long time to wear it.. 

Amy and I went to M. G. & Ryan's house after Church for lunch today.  The grand dogs were glad to see us.  Mary Grace is such a good cook.  She made corned beef.  So good with potatoes and carrots,  wonderful salad of escarole and dressing she made.  Also served with horseradish for the beef.  And to top it off we had a glass of champagne for good luck.  A little party for the New Year.  They always make me feel welcome and loved.  We all toasted each other with good wishes for 2017. 

Church was good.  We had communion.  The music was good.  I always feel at peace when I go and refresh my mind and let the problems of just everyday living fade.  I took the last of the decorations down and Amy let me borrow her blue delft stuff.  It looks so pretty in the hall entrance.  I am now drinking sugar-free hot chocolate and getting ready to finish the Sunday paper. 

I am sure you love people who feel they have to tell you all this stuff. but nothing else of interest is going on.  I think I saw my future kitty on video.  She is a calico named "Callie."  That fits.  Just  maybe I will get to see her soon.  Am I crazy?  Maybe

Betty Boop