SUNDAY

Back and running again.  Computer acted up again.  Mary  (Miss Fix It) Grace talked to it for a while and it got back on track pretty quick.  She is good at that.  Thank you sweet girl.  Jan came Saturday and we had lunch outside at the Cyber.  She is looking forward to a house full going to the Beach,  My bags are out and I have started packing.  My oh my, I am needy.  Just like a baby.  It takes so much to  keep me going for a week.  So be it.  I will try to not pack too much. 

It looks like another beautiful day , I will get to it.

Betty Boop 

"GET YO BISSNES DONE"

Terrible English.  I think it is funny.  I am getting my business done because time is short.  I composed a poem for the July VILLAGER because we will be gone when my contribution is due.  I need to do the Library board too.  But here is the one for the VILLAGER.

 

BEACH WEEK

by Dot Ellis

 

Hi Ho!! Hi Ho!! Hi HO!!

As off to the Beach we go.

Excitement and Spirits high.

Can hardly wait----my oh my!!

 

We have packed and planned,

That's part of the fun.

This year will again be grand.

Nothing like it under the sun.

 

We lounge and stroll the Beach

Lovely as far as eyes can reach.

Back inside to eat and rest.

Enjoying each other---that

part is the best.

 

The sun is now setting on another good year.

We have all grown in many ways,

I hope the "memories" will always be dear.

And we can share many more days.

 

See you next year!!

Betty  Boop

DIAMONDS ON THE LAKE

I used to say that about Riverwood Lake. This morning the sun is so bright that it brought diamonds to me again.  What is it about diamonds.  I know they are rare and hard to mine but they hold a special place in some peoples mind.  I have a few and they are attached to special memories.  The ones on the Lake are beautiful  this morning and I accept them with pleasure.  The poet coming out in me this morning.  I wish I could channel it into words for my July library poem.  Just wont jell. 

I am going to change hall and my entrance décor today.  I brought out this board Jan gave me that says The Best Memories Are Made At The Beach.  I will use it.  We have made a lot of good ones and about to make some more. 

Jan and I learned all we needed to know yesterday about hearing aids.  I ordered a pair and will get them after beach week.  Don't need the experience of getting used to them before.  Although I wish I could have them so I could hear better there--or do I?.  Maybe this is the better way.  I feel good about taking the step to better hearing.

Better Betty Boop

WEATHER

Rain or shine?  Take your pick because just wait and you will get your wish.  They say (the weather people) that we are in for a dry stretch.  Great, I am ready.  I just finished a poem for THE VILLAGER.  It is called BEACH WEEK.  Where did I get that ?  Oh yes, we are on tap to go on the 17th.  I sure do wish I could feel comfortable about going this year. I feel so bad some days. like I should just stay close to home, but then the desire to go takes over.  I am just a mess.  My energy and strength has gone down so much lately.  While I love the family so much and want to see everybody, I just know I will wimp out. 

Jan and I are going to have me fitted for a hearing aid today.  I hope my expectations are not too great.  So many people I talk to seem to think they are over rated.  I will see, I guess. 

Well I must go and type my new poem for my editor. 

Betty Boop

MONDAY.MONDAY........

Drizzle and clouds. Soon this rain will move out, so said the weather men and ladies.  Hope so, we have had plenty.  Not up to me.  After reading Jan's e-mail and the list for the Beach Week, I think it is really going to happen.  Thanks Jan, we would flounder without you.  Just two weeks and we will opening our drapes to see the sunny beach, I hope.  Rain does not usually last long down there. even if we have any.  The food list made me hungry.  It takes us all to pull it off.  We are after all old pros at this.    Hey the sun just popped out, but it wont stay long I bet.  Glad I can stay home today.

Betty Boop

MISTY MORNING

On the Balcony this morning it was pleasantly cool and misty.  The fog was ever so slight, but enough to make me feel damp.  I did not stay long.  I saw 4 Egrets feeding.  King egret of our Lake is not alone anymore.  I hope by choice.  I could never decide if he was lonely or there alone by choice.  I also saw a lone walker--who was brave to walk. 

I had breakfast here in the apartment.  I usually go the the Cyber but did not feel like company.  While I like people, morning is sometime not a good time.  I hate discussing, current events and gossip so early and since this small group has been inviting me to their table, I miss the quiet and peace of the morning.  I like to see people at their own table and not mine.  Selfish?  Yes in a way, but hey. I can choose can't I.

Betty Boop

JUNE BUG POEM

Well, I don't usually write this time of day but I was just thinking about how many people read my last poem in the VILLAGER about summer and the things we all did as children.  Times were so different.  I say that lot and I know you get tired of my "memories."  But I stirred up so many among my coffee group this morning.  One said she remembered how wet her bare feet got at early night when she played hide and go seek.  How she had to wash her feet before going inside.  The smells  and sounds of early night came back to her.  How exciting to remember long ago things.
   It pleased me to do this for her.  And many remembered tying string to the June Bug's leg and let them fly till he lost his leg.  Do children still do this?  I suppose many parents are afraid to let their children play outside at dusk except for organized sports and things like that.  I understand.  I am afraid to be out at night too, especially alone.  Times change and we can't help that even if we wanted to.  Here I go again down memory lane.  OOps. I just jumped off and am back on track.

Betty Boop