Betty Belekis

@BettyB (4117)

Summerville, South Carolina

Joined myLot 8 years ago

My passions are reading and writing. Now that I’ve retired, I have the time to indulge in both. The written word is a window into the soul.

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A beautiful Friday

Laurel (L_B) @Happy2BeMe (99399) • Canada 14 Jul 17

Fridays just aren't the same when you don't work. I have a hard time keeping track of what day it is. I do miss going to work every day and of course I miss the money. Hopefully my sick benefits will be up and running by next...

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Betty Belekis I hope you have a speedy recovery. Things will shift back to normal soon.

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How could anyone not like this GREAT food?

Anne Marie Guyer @LeaPea2417 (36433) • Toccoa, Georgia 14 Jul 17

There is one food that most people like, but there a few who hate it and that is the Tomato. There are a few in my associations that have said they do not like it. I love tomatoes! They enhance so many dishes, like pizza,...

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Betty Belekis I love fresh tomatoes and just about anything made from tomatoes. My youngest son does not. Oh, he likes the taste but he has acid reflux. It takes the fun out of eating tomato based foods.

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The Latest

Darcy Nemo @YrNemo (20261) 14 Jul 17

I suddenly begin to understand why some people put the photo of their beloved on their bedside table, so that the first thing they could see after waking up every morning, would be just that dear face (and the same last thing they...

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Betty Belekis I hope it blooms in the next year or two.

15 Jul 17

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Gratitude Challenge Day #895

Tammy @tammys85 (29948) • Baltimore, Maryland 14 Jul 17

Well hello there, everyone. It’s pretty late, but I wanted to get the Gratitude Challenge posted. It’s way after midnight, so this is my gratitude list for Thursday, July 13th…. 1. The baby was picked up a little earlier than...

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Betty Belekis Things seem to be going well for you, but take a break every now and then. What's NKOTB?

14 Jul 17

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A Typically English Sunday Afternoon

Jabo @jaboUK (64361) • United Kingdom 9 Jul 17

We had a lovely day today - we attended an outdoor performance of our local town band on the green outside the church. They played all sorts of music, and there was something to suit everyone. Cream teas were provided for free -...

morris dancers

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Betty Belekis Your Sunday sounds like a lot more fun than mine. We spent the day cleaning and painting our rental house. It's usually rented out to college students so there was a good bit of work to do.

14 Jul 17

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A photo of a flood in 1950?

Pat Z Anthony @PatZAnthony (14752) • Charlotte, North Carolina 8 Jul 17

After reading a post by @rebelann the photo shared here by me came to mind. We have so many items that belonged to great grandparents and uncles, aunts, etc. including photos no one can identify. We keep these because we knew the...

photos

collecting photos

old photos

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Betty Belekis The cleanup had to have been hard. I have two huge boxes of photos that I need to go through. I recognize some of the people in them, but not all. I'm not sure what to do with them. That's one of the reasons they're still in the box.

14 Jul 17

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Laughter and Longevity

Alfredo Rossi @amadeo (111948) • United States 12 Jul 17

Good afternoon.Most of us know that laughter is the best medicine. Here is a list of comedians who made us laugh over the years. Jackie Mason is 89,Mort Sahl is 90,Jerry Stiller is 90,Marty Allen 95, Remember Irwin Corey who died...

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Betty Belekis I remember Laugh In. They offered belly shaking humor. Some of today's comedians are funny, but some don't understand the difference between laughing with someone and laughing at them. A lot of their humor is cutting and rude, not funny at all.

13 Jul 17

DISTURBING HOUSEGUEST.

Kandase @Kandae11 (53679) 12 Jul 17

Do you ever shy away from telling someone straight out that you are not happy about something they do , for fear of hurting that person's feelings? I know I could be a bit fussy sometimes - and that is probably why I didn't...

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Betty Belekis I probably would have put up with his refusal to wear a shirt, but he would not have allowed him to smoke in the house. That would have been a deal breaker.

13 Jul 17

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Weather and dinner

Reine25 @Lucky15 (37346) • Philippines 13 Jul 17

Am i really hungry or the weather have made me? I had cassava cake earlier, thinking that there is no more dinner for me. Carbohydrates plus the melted cheese, is fine. All of a sudden I felt like I am still...

dinner

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Betty Belekis I don't think I eat more when the weather is bad, but our menu switches to hardier foods when its cold outside. Right now I'm into salads and I can eat as much of that as I want.

13 Jul 17

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A Vacation For A Few Days

celticeagle @celticeagle (158958) • Boise, Idaho 12 Jul 17

My grandson is going to go visit his dad for a few days. It will be so nice. He is a handful even at 14. Very demanding of his mom. She needs a rest. Can't sleep. She goes to bed and then he wakes her up after she's only been a...

grandson

rest

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Betty Belekis Kick back and enjoy the break.

12 Jul 17

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If I only drink 1/2 a cup of 1/2 caff, does than mean no caffeine?

DW Davis @DWDavis (25812) • Pikeville, North Carolina 5 Jul 17

In an effort to reduce my caffeine intake, my missus bought me some half-caff coffee for me to use for my second cup of the day. The desire to reduce caffeine intake was mine, not something my lovely wife forced upon me. Being a...

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Betty Belekis Book edits are no fun so I understand the mental tap dance. Have a good day and good luck on the edits.

12 Jul 17

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Back in school

Lenore Plassman @sallypup (57836) • Centralia, Washington 11 Jul 17

I took Leah in for another recheck on her bionic knees. Leah is fear aggressive. I love Leah to pieces. She is an eighty pound growler when other dogs are around. So there we were in a small Vet lobby, Leah nervously...

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Betty Belekis I'm glad the bionic knees are doing the job. I understand Leah's nervousness. I get nervous when I have to see the doc too.

12 Jul 17

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From Top to Bottom of Australia

Val @valmnz (17099) • New Zealand 11 Jul 17

Some of you are aware of my plans to travel the Australian Ghan railway journey next year. Well, I can finally advise this is now a definite event. The trip may be ten months away, but it is now booked and paid for. I'm going in...

australia

ghan railway

travel

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Betty Belekis I wish I could join you. The trip sounds incredible.

12 Jul 17

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Krispy Kreme, anyone?

sishy7 @sishy7 (27169) • Australia 7 Jul 17

# 76 I’ve got some yummy donuts today just because… The franchise is pretty international having outlets outside its USA origin in over two dozen countries all over the world. So I’m sure you are all familiar...

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Betty Belekis I like the ones filled with custard. My husband and I often argue about the best donuts. He prefers Dunkin Donut's cake donuts. I prefer Krispy Kreme. It doesn't really matter. We don't eat donuts often. My husband's doctor would have a fit if we did.

12 Jul 17

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Rosa Dominguez Won California Lottery Twice In One Week

hereandthere @hereandthere (45651) • Philippines 12 Jul 17

In California, 19-year-old Rosa Dominguez won $555,555 from a $5 Power 5’s ticket she bought at a gas station in San Luis Obispo County, and $100,000 from a $5 Lucky Fortune ticket she bought at another gas station in Monterey...

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Betty Belekis No, I wouldn't buy a new car. Ours is older but still running well. I would pay off our mortgage so I wouldn't have to worry about paying that monthly bill and then give some to my sons. I would also give some to my church. I'm a firm believer in sharing...

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I've been in donkey heaven

Judy Evans @JudyEv (325654) • Rockingham, Australia 11 Jul 17

I always pick up tourist leaflets and brochures when I get the chance and I hit pay dirt yesterday. I found a donkey farm where they milk the donkeys and make cosmetics from the milk. It also seemed that you could camp there if...

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Betty Belekis It's fun finding unique things to see and visit. Most people touring Ireland wouldn't think to visit a donkey farm. What a cool memory.

11 Jul 17

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I keep forgetting the doorways are smaller than me

AbbyGreenhill @AbbyGreenhill (45496) • United States 8 Jul 17

I have a mental list of the things in this house that annoy me. In the four years we have been here many of those items have been crossed off that list. Unfortunately, there are a few things I cannot change - and the size of the...

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Betty Belekis I know how frustrating that is. When I had my foot surgery I was on a walker for a couple of months. The stupid bathroom doors were too narrow for the walker. We talked about replacing the doors but the cost is prohibitive. I hope your knee doesn't...

11 Jul 17

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