MONDAY

From my Balcony this morning I see the world. at least my little part of it.  I do love sitting there early and hear the birds wake up and the day begin. Yesterday was a beautiful one in so many ways.  After church, Amy and I came back to SCV and met Ryan and MG for lunch.   They brought an amazing assortment of salads from WHOLE FOODS.  We set up in the BUBBLE and had a beautiful view of the Lake.  Later we all sat on the famous Balcony to relax.  Fun.  Ryan got so relaxed that after a while he went in to lay on the carpet with Bitsy and almost got a nap.  He does like Bitsy and she adores him.  Was a perfect day and it was enjoyed by all. 

Betty Boop

SATURDAY

Saturday was a little long day without Jan's usual visit.  I got pictures from Ft. Wayne  that proved she had a good day with her  Grands. I was at a loss  to find something to do.  With my usual first of the day  chores I had plenty of time on my hands.  I went to the Cyber for lunch. It being such a beautiful day that the crowd was thin.  I got naughty and ordered a hot dog !! I do like a good hot dog.  Not good for me so when I get one it is a rare treat.  Of course to make it worse I had sweet potato fries. Now sweet potato in it's self is a good thing--it is the "fry"  that is not so good.  I did however bring half of the fries home to the freezer.  They heat up well in the oven for later  Stay with me, I realize I am grasping for straws to make this worth reading.  So I took a long walk in the Halls  and then a long nap. Up to get the mail and picked up my supper.  Talked to friends along the way and ended up reading a while.  So went my day.  I think today will be good in it's own way as I will be with Amy and Church.  Maybe I will see some family too.  We will see.

Betty Boop

SUPER SATURDAY

I used to claim Winter as my favorite season, for many reasons.  But I must say that now it is Spring.  My Mother always comes to my memory when I think of Spring. Her favorite, I heard her say many times.  She was so good at growing flowers in her yard. I remember many times going to Church on Sunday with a beautiful arrangement (as she called them) sitting in her lap, so as not to risk it falling apart.  The Altar was her joy to do. We did not buy flowers for the Church in those days except for rare occasions. Most ladies took great pride in growing their own.  Hey, getting to far down Memory Lane.  And at 92, I do have a lot of them.

Betty Boop

GEESE SAGA

 Bet you hoped I had forgotten the lonely Canada Goose?  No, but this may be the last chapter.   As I sat  in the Bubble,finishing my breakfast coffee while my apartment is being cleaned, I saw the "lonely" goose floating slow and looking at the pair  that were approaching.  They saw him too and must have smelled trouble.  They cut their swim short and jumped to the bank and headed for the grass.  Lone Goose followed at a safe distance.  As they came to the pine thicket, they cut across and disappeared into the shade.  Lonely Goose turned the other way, not wanting another flogging and headed for the road to the other lake. He stopped, however and looked back before crossing-- to a female coming toward him.   My she was a pretty sight as she swayed toward him.  Love at first sight.  She joined him and they  strolled across the road to the small lake by the houses.  I think he found just what he wanted and needed.  I hope this is also the happy ending to a mostly made up story of my crazy imagination.  THE END

On to other things.  Jan is on the plane as we speak, flying toward her grandchildren for a visit, Tommy will follow later.  I will miss them for over a week,  Hope they have fun and I know they will.  Amy took  me to have my toenails clipped yesterday.  Can't do it any more so, being diabetic, I really must be careful--Doctor's orders.  I try to and believe they know more than I do, so theses things have to be done.  I am pretty high maintenance.  Am I worth it?  I sure hope so.

Betty Boop

SUNNY AND PERFECT

Chores done.  Check humming bird feeder, check flower pots, feed bird friends crumbs from English muffin, feed the cat and fix my own breakfast.  Lot to do.  My breakfast was good.  I made oatmeal and put banana & peanut butter in it. Now that is a treat.  Not for every morning--just something different.  Oatmeal is not the most popular breakfast food, but it is for me.  So many things you can put in it.  Applesauce, (homemade).  Raisins, nuts, banana, blueberries, strawberries and any other berry you have, peaches, and the  list goes on.  I can't remember liking it as a kid.  But I was a very picky eater in those days.  I like almost anything now.  Good way to be.  But then I am an aggregable person (I think.) 
SO BE IT!!!!

Betty Boop

GOOD THOUGHTS

One of the things I love about going to Church is the music.   When you read the caption at the bottom of hymns you get a small peek into who wrote it and when.  Some we sing go way back.  A real connection  to why I love them.  I was in my little "garden" this morning and thought of this old hymn-ALL THINGS BRIGHT AND BEAUTIFUL.   I looked it up in the Methodist Hymnal I keep here.  Truman always kept one that he bought from the Church. I lost it in my move and Barbra the church secretary got for me a replacement. I really appreciate that.  I look up one sometime that keeps ringing in my ear. This one was written in I848  words by Cecil Frances Alexander.  Old English melody.  Not that you need that info.  The words come from:  Gen. 1:13.   If you get a chance to read it, do.  It is beautiful  and meant something to me this morning. 

BettyBoop

WONDERFUL EASTER SUNDAY

What a beautiful Sunday.!!!  Church was heart warming with so many family visitors there.  It was a great warm feeling to see so  many past members there and to help fill our pews again.  I felt Truman's presence beside me.       We went to Paul and Sophie's  house for a great dinner.   Always feel so welcomed there.  They do a great job with everything.  Tetrazzini has replaced the old tried and good ham. but a nice change. and Chantilly cake replaces strawberry short cake----and the beat goes on.  I am all for change and yet I still hang on to tradition. I had my day in the sun.  Now it is a chance for some one else.  I do too much remembering, yes,   I do too much of that.  It was a most wonderful meal.  We told old memories of our favorite remembered Easter stories .  Most remembered Easter baskets., and egg hunts. and new  clothes  I had one nobody had heard.   Imagine that. Too long to write.  I will tell it to you sometime.  I think it is important to remember and especially good memories. 

Betty Boop