75 degrees on Balcony

My, my, how quiet it was on the Balcony. No Canada Geese, no Walkers, just a gentle breeze and time to think. And surprise, no thoughts disturbed my mind. After a chiller failure of the AC yesterday, I guess it is good to have nothing but cool coming out of vents. Just a few buildings were affected. Mine among them. I really learned to be thankful for cool air. What did we do before AC? I guess the little fans helped but you can't always just sit in front of them. We have been having unusually hot weather of late. Anyway I with my neighbors did survive and the problem was fixed befor bedtime. Thanks to dedicated workers. A part had to be brought in from Greenwood I think or somewhere up north of here. Oh, me, looks like our Capitol city would have what we needed. So Be It. I plan to go to Church. So here I go.

BETTY (come go with me.) BOOP

p. s. I did get a hair cut, look like a funny little boy.!!! 

 

OFF WE GO----

 INTO THE WILD BLUE YONDER. Loved ones are flying the skies today. Have a safe landing all. My flying days are just memories and I have a few. I miss the wonder of takeoff. So exciting and at the same time scarry. 

The temp let me sit on Balcony for a while. I heard locus singing. To me that is a sign of School starting. I saw a table of Ladies having breakfast on the terrace of the Cyber. Four grey heads bobbing and talking. Not for me. Breakfast is not a time for a visit (for me.) I had rather sit and think alone and not talk at all. My husband was the same. We always prepared breakfast together. Each knew their jobs and we went about them without fanfare. To each their own thoughts and duties. Still feel that way. So, if you do encounter me at 7:30 in the morning, having breakfast alone in the Cyber--it is by choice and not because I am antisocial. 

BETTY (leave me be) BOOP

p. s. -- talk to you later!!! 

RED LETTER DAY

Red Letter Day because I get a haircut at 11 o'clock. Much needed and am glad the operators are back from a short close down. Bet they are too. Anyway, as usual, I thought about haircuts. When I was a little girl, most girls had a haircut that they called a Buster Brown There was a picture of a little boy, I think on kid's shoes. I believe he was with his dog that I assumed was named Buster. Now my memory may be faded, and I have been known to make up things as a child and seems I have never put away childish thoughts and stories as well. so, I may be totally wrong on Buster Brown. He had a haircut like me, and I liked him. Mine was given to me by my mother. Sometimes she got my bangs too short, and it was embarrassing. Oh, well, I was embarrassed too easy in those days. Girls do you remember sitting on the red and chrome kitchen stool in the back yard, as I gave you haircuts?

BETTY (sorry for the mess I made of a haircut) BOOP

p. s. just one childhood embarrassment.

DINE IN OR TAKE OUT?

76 on Balcony, so I sat for a while. Observed the Bluble' family of sparrows. I don't think they are all of the Bluble' family. There can be many kinds of sparrows. Some are shy and some are bold. The markings are different too. I noticed some eat there and some quickly grab a crumb and take it away to the next Balcony to eat. Some unafraid, just eat here. I sure hope the ones that fly to my neighbor's balcony, clean up good. Don't want any complaints. You know, one of the things about apartment living, is you have to always be mindful of others. That is a good thing. but I still miss a big house and big yard of our own. I dare to sit on Balcony in my gown and robe, but that is as far as I can go with the casual attire. Oh, well, it was a challenge at first, but I have learned to live with it and just be thankful for all the other benefits' I enjoy each day. 

Oatmeal with apple sauce that I make, was good, along with cranberry juice, rye toast with turkey bacon and Miss Proper Gevia's coffee. I saw that sweet Cocker trotting fast by her mistress this morning and newbie. a man who must really watch his posture, for he was straight as an arrow. Good for him.

BETTY (not much to tell)

p. s. please read anyway.

MARCHED RIGHT ON

Out you go.!!!! I have been trying to control these few ants my maid and I have been seeing. But they got the best of me yesterday. Many more kept appearing and I called maintenance. Two very efficient Guys were happy to rid me of the little monsters. They sprayed and found them in places I did not know. Wow, what a relief it is. (So, THE ANTS GO MARCHING OUT.) Why did I wait so long to call? New song I will be singing. It's the little things that count. Although, ants are small, they are big in trouble. Blame it on COVID or the hot weather. They said call any time and they will be back. Them, not the ants. (I hope.) 

O. K. I had a nice breakfast made by one of my favorite servers. I did it different this morning. Scrambled egg, bacon, GRITS, and coffee. I am a Southern Girl and I like grits. My second cup in the BUBBLE. Nice to see MISS PULL THOSE WEEDS, on the job, pulling weeds. Even the Geese feeding along, by her side, moving with her. What a funny sight. But I still worry about the little lady.

BETTY (a little to tell this morning.) BOOP

p.s. such as it is!!!

CAPS & 'TAILS

Ponytails of course. Two, count them, two young women bounced by with their caps and ponytails swinging. How good that must feel. I never could exactly "jog" but I could walk fast. Maybe I needed a beautiful mane of tresses to bounce. That would be a sight. Anyway, I like to see younger people here now. And the beat goes on. It did not take long to feel too warm on the balcony. But I enjoyed the short outing.

MISS GEVIA, (coffee maker) performed her best this morning. Gracefully and sedately. I was kind to her and made sure I handled her with care. Maybe a lesson there? 

BETTY (count your blessings today) BOOP

p. s. and keep that ponytail bouncing. 

 

WANT TO HEAR THIS?

MONDAY, MONDAY. TURNS OUT MY CUTE, PERKY, PLEASING LITTLE COFFEE MAKER GEVA IS NOT SO PLESANT THIS MORNING. IF YOU DO NOT PLACE HER PARTS JUST RIGHT, SHE WILL REFUSE TO GIVE HER USUAL GOOD SERVICE. DID I FORGET TO SHOW MY APPRECIATION ENOUGH? SHE OVERFLOWED AND SCRECHED LOUDLY AS SHE MADE A HUGE MESS. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE HER ALINGED UP JUST RIGHT, SHE WILL LET YOU KNOW. i CLEANED UP HER MESS AND STARTED OVER.  MY FIRST CUP WAS VERY STRONG AND BY THE SECOND CUP, SHE CALMED DOWN AND DID HER JOB O. K. WITH A SMIRK AND A WARNING TO BE MORE CAREFUL WITH HER DELICATE-PARTS. O. K. WILL TRY. THESE LITTLE OVERSEAS LADIES HAVE A TEMPER.

BETTY (not a very good start for this day)

p. s. do not mess with my coffee on Mondays