SLOW DAY

If you call doing laundry exciting, I had an exciting morning.  With Jan out of pocket on Saturday, I was lost.  I picked up lunch from Cyber.  I ate in my Bubble.  A new resident has brought her outside plants to spend the winter in the Bubble.  It looks very nice to have new plants to look at.  I have 3 there and they look happy.   My Christmas cactus is blooming a little early.  My "boys" gave it to me years ago and it loves the Bubble. 

I had some very good tomato basil soup for lunch.  Looking out over the Lake with my thoughts and observations was very nice.  I am pretty good company sometime.  Real company is better.

Betty Boop

SATURDAY

Sun looks good, but it is cold.  Got down to 30 degrees for a short while.  Sun came up and it will be a beautiful day.  Can't complain, because this is what we asked for. Jan came yesterday to bring my groceries.  I seem to need so much.  We went to the little alterations lady to get my two new pants shortened .  Always the short one I am.  Even 6 petite is too long. So be it, I am not growing any more. Actually I  don't think I have grown in height since 4th grade.  I guess I am stretching that a little.  4' 11" is what I am now.  (And shrinking !)

I am reading one of a series of books by W. Bruce Cameron. It is called A DOG'S PROMISE. New one in -A DOG'S PURPOSE series.  I need to read the two in between.  Hope we have it in large print.  I get tired reading any other print.  Reading takes a good part of my time.  We have a very good library here and the Book Mobile come also.  SCV is the place to be.  Come on over-we still have a few spaces left.  Jan is busy today and wont be here as usual on Saturday.  Miss our lunch time together. 

Thanksgiving is coming soon and my Crazy Old Turkey is on display. Shaking his head, if you know to touch his hat.  Also, Truman's Navy picture is on display with other Vets in the case downstairs.  We cover it all here.

Chatty Betty Boop
P.S. Sophie, you will be glad I left the CRAZY OLD WITCH I used to have that hollowed so weird, you were a little afraid of her.  Remember?  I left her behind!!  MaMaw

BALCONY

First time on Balcony for coffee in a while.  Warmer and rain coming.  I see change in the Cypress trees around the edge of lake. We have Willow trees too.  Both do well around and in the edge of water.  My little tree in front of my Balcony is still standing out red with it's full coat.  Kind of pretty.  Just for me.  I call it mine. 

Jan took me to the mall yesterday for new black pants.  Ended up with black and loden green and a very pretty sweater top.   Had Chick-filet' for lunch.  Soooo good.  I really pushed myself and was really wiped out.  Jan is so patient and efficient  shopping with me.  I really do appreciate her help in so many ways.  Well I must go and get ready for the day.

Betty Boop
Sweetly Be Everyone.

LEAVES CHANGING

You have to see the changing of the leaves in the Fall up North.  Can't describe it.  We got to travel the best way in Motor home.  Earlier by travel  trailer and pop-up also.  It was a good way for kids and it was so much cheaper.  They loved it.  Seeing so much more for our money.  That was a big factor raising 3 girls in the early days.  Not a bad way to go-in fact the best. Outside my Balcony  among the tall pines  is a tree I do not know.  It is in it's full glory of red. A few trees have been planted down South that are not native but are thriving.  So you see some color. 

We are having a Birthday Party!!  For all who have turned 90 this year and before.  It is today.  Will tell all about it after the party.  Jan and Amy are coming.  The slide show of the 90's people are being honored with a slide show on the big screen.  We took photos of us in our travels.  It was hard for me to decide,  I have so many.  Lucky me.

Betty Boop

SUNRISE

I hope some of my readers saw the sky just before sunrise this morning.  I can not describe it.  Many, many small dark clouds filled the sky as the sun sent beautiful pink rays to cut through them.  I have seen skies look this way before but not so dramatic.  I am glad I was up early to see it. Yesterday it was All Saints Day.At Church  Amy arranged a beautiful altar display of candles for 6 we lost this past year.  It was a very touching service.  Beautiful women we lost, I knew well for a long time in the church. Keep wondering why I was not among them. I  guess the Lord has other plans for me.  While I love my life now  I sometime wonder why I am still here.  I have good new friends at SCV but most of my old friends that I shared raising children with are gone. Many in the Church were very good friends.

Did I tell you that Jan and I went shopping Saturday.  Bought one top, but my personal shopper, Jan, brought for me to try on a bag of tops from TJ Max.  She knows my taste well and I chose 5 out of 6.  Made me happy. 

Betty Boop

PROVERBS; 16-31

Long life is the reward of the righteous; grey hair is a glorious crown.  Proverbs: 16:31.  I like Proverbs.  Kind of like Chinese fortune cookies?  This one has always interested me.  I am in the process of letting my hair "go grey."  My Mother had beautiful  grey hair.  I hope mine turns out the same.  As for the proverb- a righteous reward would be nice as well and as a long life (already have that), a  glorious crown would look nice.  We will  just have to  wait and see.

Betty Boop

Brrrrrrr !!!!!

Yes, it is just plain cold. Halloween!!  All the doorways were decorated.  Well most of the children-at-heart were.  Bowls of candy.  We all need a little sugar.  My favorite all time candy is Snickers.  But most chocolate will do.  I have been rationing out a bite or two  Little moderation is good for your conscience.  And good to the lips too.  Now on to Thanksgiving décor.  I hauled out the old crazy turkey that I have had a few years.  It is hard to describe him.  He carries a sign that says "GIVE THANKS".  And I hope he does remind everyone who sees him to be  thankful for all our many blessings.  I like my job of decorating the table at my entrance to my hallway. Also a few dried corn ears and husk hanging on my door will appear.  I inspire my neighbors to do the same.  (I hope.)

Well, let me get myself together and start my day.  Hope yours is a good one too.

Betty Boop