As expected--rain. No Balcony. I sit on the inside looking out. Love a rainy day? Oh!! I do, when I can look out and not have to go outside. Little tasks await. Nothing big, just small things to do. Just the "Merry" clean up. Be happy that the task are easy. Little at a time. No rush, as I was to put it all out. And I think I did "put it all out."
Breakfast was strange. First I forgot to put the grounds basket in place and just put a paper filter with the grounds in it. Good luck I said when I discovered it too late. I had a small piece of ham, that I cut up in the egg as I scrambled it. Had a yearning for grits. I did not have any in the stash, so yesterday, I bought a serving in the Cyber. Server looked surprised at grits in the early afternoon, but she needed a jolt! I reheated it this morning instead of toast. Had a little assorted melon from the fruit cup I also bought. Of course coffee. Resourceful I am!!
Forgive me, if you read, but when there is not much going on, I go to breakfast. Nice place to go.
BETTY(not looking for much) BOOP
p. s. out with the old, in with the new and fresh!!
Not all sun yet, but there it is-peeking through the clouds. Going to be a bright and beautiful day. Think I will take the decorations down-little by little. After all, that is how they went up. Putting Old Friends to bed. I want to add a bit to yesterdays blog about Leo. You know about his love affair with GEARS? Well he is in love with them. He knows all about them. He came in my door with a small blue one. He told me right off that it was a "cleaning gear." Alright! What will it clean? He showed me how it could clean my floor, my furniture, my wall and even "me". On and on it went. I was very impressed with his sale pitch. Finally it was all clean and on to something else we went.
Felt good to sit out this morning. Little too early for walkers, as I was there at sunrise.
Oh how my mind does jump. When I thought Sunrise, I thought of one of our trips to New York, where we got to see our first Broadway play. FIDDLER ON THE ROOF. We had almost front row seats. When the song was sung-SUNRISE-SUNSET-It stuck with me. And of course-WHEN I WAS A RICH MAN.I have seen many New Stage and other small plays. but to see that one in New York has really stayed with me. Sweet memories.
BETTY (live on them) BOOP
p. s. have you been to the BIG APPLE? I went this morning.
Opened the door to Sunshine for sure. How I enjoyed that little bundle of fun. He inspected everything. And fast. He really "picked me up." Talking about my great grand son!! Oh, yes, His Mom and Dad. Nana, & Mr. T. came with him. We all watched as his Mom read a new book from me. about the little Monkeys who jumped on the bed and fell off and bumped their heads? He had heard it before, but now he has his own from me. He loves books. I am glad, bet he will read soon. 3 years old and way ahead of his time. Loved every minute of the visit. Wish they lived closer. but that is the way it is now. Anyway, they made my day for sure.
I actually sat on Balcony for coffee. 33 degrees and wrapped up tight. Did not take too long. We had a light frost on the Meadow. I pretended it was snow. Oatmeal had fresh pineapple from J. Soo good. Anything is good on oatmeal.
BETTY(being thankful for it all)BOOP
p. s. march on!!
Whee!! Little great grand son is coming. Oh he will bring Mom, Dad and Nana with him. 'For a visit, He is in high demand, as we all want to have some one on one with him. Of course we will be happy to see his escorts too. His visit will be short and with so many people to see, I am glad he could fit me in. We will talk and I hope to read him a new book I have for him. Then a tiny toy to add to his collection. We will enjoy each other.
I still have to sit inside, maybe tomorrow will be warmer. I have observed some different visitors to the crumbs. One big old Mocking bird, he rules the "roost." Takes his tome and the rest can wait. Also one that I can not think the name of it. Bigger than a Sparrow, fat and blue with rose colored breast. I used to see them once in a while, Especially when it was extra cold. What is it? Glad to see them having a small feast this morning.
Well ONWARD as Robert St. John says.
BETTY (shinning) BOOP
Still looking through the Looking Glass. Maybe soon, I will go to Balcony again. Wow!! What a beautiful Christmas at J & Mr. T's house. I think I counted 14. From 3 year old to 95. Long table beautifully decorated with candles and berries and greenery. So beautifully done by A. Much talk and memories were shared and the best tenderloin done by Ryan and MG. Of course the wild rice casserole almost up staged it. All the wonderful sides and pies. We seem to like the pies over cakes or anything fancy. Coffee on top. and apple cider too. Mr. T. led us in reading the Christmas story from Luke. Each member standing in a circle, taking turns reading a verse. Love that tradition we have. I got tired of so much fun and was sorry to leave. Hope the party carried on for a while. Mr. T. made us laugh when he requested we count the silver before we left. Don't get to use the good stuff often. ---- But the "good " stuff does go on all year without the special china and sliver . Right?
BETTY (tired but happy")BOOP p. s. Linda brought sweet gifts and so did Amy for us girls. J and I brought ourselves!!!
I have created a new spot to "look". Too cold for Balcony just now. It is sitting on a cane- bottomed chair from my gate-leg table where I eat and do lots of things. I saw the sun rise and a new day. New one can't be better than yesterday. Three Wise Men came(son-in-laws.) Bearing gifts!! My how nice. They are three of the smartest, most generous, most loving, and indeed the best looking I have ever seen. How blessed I am. Today, I will celebrate with the whole lot of them!!I never can express my appreciation and love for them all. God is Good!!We celebrated at my smart Grand daughter's and her welcoming husband's home in Fondren. Traditional fried chicken. My Mother started that long ago and we keep it going. Of course Mr. Kroger makes it possible now. Thanks to #3 son-in-law, it was perfect. So was the many other dishes. Today will be a repeat of Christmas dinner with us together again. Miss the head of our family. my soulmate, but I like to picture him-smiling at us and saying "keep it up."
BETTY(we will try)BOOP
p. s. GOD IS GOOD
