46 DEGREES

 Well, here I sit--old long robe and high top sleep socks, coffee in hand and getting cold. What does that mean? Haven't felt this in a while. I like it. Can't stay long coffee gets cold. Lovely it is. Raspberries in my oatmeal, makes me happy. Except for the tiny seeds, they were delightful for a change. 

I guess I am impatient, but no birds yet at my new bird feeder. Patience is what I lack. I do try, but I really want to see what kind of birds I can attract.  I could not stay long, I was getting cold and the birds are reluctant to new things and I will give them time. 

Time does march  on and I must keep up. 

BETTY (march on BOOP)

p. s. Choir practice is today. 

SATURDAY WHAT A WOINDERFUL DAY

 Almost too good. Grand Daughters came and brought talk, laughter and flowers. Brought their MOM too. I enjoyed them so much. Then daughter # 2 came in the afternoon to wrap up the day. All so good. My brain was  over worked I guess because it could not go to sleep last night. I went over and over with all kinds of subjects. Some very not wanted. I finally got to a better sleep early this morning and overslept. Not very good. So, I am staying here and trying to get back on track. Maybe that is not the best way, but I am too unbalanced to do anything else. This balance thing is so hard to handle . Looks like to me, with all the smart people we have, someone would come up with a solution.      SO BE IT

BETTY BOOP

55 O. K.

I just love the change. I sat on the Balcony in the old robe and enjoyed the breeze. Good Fair weather. Don't miss going to the fair but a biscuit would be good. I bet the last little Hummer will take off now. Up will go the new bird feeder, I will have fun with that I hope. This will be new for the balcony. I fed the birds always on Riverwood. 

I have company coming today. Will tell all later.

BETTY(get my act together) BOOP

WINTER HAS SKIPPED FALL

Just as always. Never enough 

Fall and always wanting something else. I am really happy with the weather, just making small talk. Flu shot went well yesterday, I am impressed with "us" and how we try to take care of ourselves. Will get the rest of shots later when it gets set up. I was busy all day with this and that. Stayed awake a  good part of last night. Over and over with the same old things.  Could not shut it off.  I have lived 96, almost 97 years and still my thoughts create emotions I can't control. I will work on the problem or should I let it work itself out by itself?  Sounds like a better plan. 

BETTY(working on it)BOOP

LIKE THE RABBIT-LOTS TO DO

  YET, when I list the task, it is not much compared to what used to be. Yesterday I dragged my Halloween "decor" out of cage and decided it is my favorite . Crazy old witch will sit in the little chair and make people smile. Many old favorites will appear too. I did not write yesterday, the words kept leaping and delea till I gave up. Eyes will not do what I tell them to do. gave up and prayed for a "better tomorrow." Well here it is tomorrow and not much better. The birthday lunch went so well. We had a good time eating and talking, and laughing. The things we do best. Yesterday, I got  my papers handed in to get the "shots." First in line. Now we wait. Thursday is flu shot day. I just might be first in line again. 

This is short  because I have to look at each key before I punch it or I miss type .Kind of a slow  thing and I get frustrated fast. But the effort is worth it to me. 

BETTY(slow) BOOP

BLUE SKIES MEAN SOMETHING SPECIAL

 October 2, long ago, a beautiful dark haired beauty made her first appearance in this world. Sent from heaven and was welcomed by her family with open arms. The world has been a better place since then. # 2 little girl is special and we all love her. Happy Birthday dear daughter. 

 The world seems to be coming back. Since it has been such a hot summer, the Canada Geese have been in hiding. Where? Don't know, but they have reappeared. Hello. Glad you are back. One little Hummer is hanging around still. Hope everything goes well for it. The world of Nature is a mysterious place. Keeps me guessing. Well. off to a big day as sister, nieces and Mom gather at one of our favorite eateries to lunch and celebrate our Birthday girl. Tell you later about it.

BETTY(love a Birthday) BOOP

P. S. AMERIGOS IS THE PLACE TO BE TODAY. 

NO WAY TO START THE DAY

 As I pulled the drapes open this morning--there it was. A Limo sIze  creature clinging to drapes. We "eyed" each other, I think.  At least I did. He was too weak and tired to care. So was I. I did not panic. I casually found my big, heavy, NEW WEBSTER'S COLLEGE DICTIONARY and as I knocked him to the floor. it was not hard, he actually fell, I aimed the book and let it slam hard on the creature. It is still there, I dare not move it, till I hope he is dead. I suppose he was searching for water. Bugs are rare to have here. We have regular pest control service. But that is still not a sight to see. With so much to do, I am a little unsettled. And can't control my pressure. Had a small episode last night and had to get it down before bedtime. With forms to fill out to receive the new Covd  shot and flu shot , it took J, to help me. To get new glasses. and another visit to Dr. coming up, It is almost too much for this tired old brain to handle. I have such good support from family, but  I am weak still and anything extra puts a strain on me. Well thanks for lifting my burden a while. It seem lighter to unload.

BETTY(carry on)BOOP

p. s. come lift the bug away please.