Betty White - Actress and Animal Lover

"Celebrity" a word that has many connotations. To put in perspective, of these three names who would you consider to be a celebrity? Kim Kardashian, Barack Obama, or Betty White? The definition of celebrity according to Webster's is is "a famous or celebrated person." While I don't believe in using the word in the definition I think we get the picture. But looking at these examples I feel we all can say these are types of celebrities but in my opinion I feel the true celebrity is Betty White. But I have to say I am bias. Ever since I was a child and I watched The Golden Girls with my grandmother I was mesmerized by the aforementioned Rose Nylund.  Don't get me wrong, I was an admirer of Blanch, Sophia, and definitely Dorothy for many reasons, but Rose seems to be the one I quote most often 20 years later. So why not follow the career of someone you admire.

Betty White Ludden (from her marriage to game show host Allen Ludden) has been working in the industry of radio, film and television since 1939, for those mathematically challenged like my mother that is 72 years. And at the ripe age of 89 she is going as strong as she ever was. I have read Betty's books and recommend them to all, she is a funny, witty, smart, observant, and genuine artist who I admire. As you may know Betty is a big fan of the 4 legged friends in our world. She has been on numerous boards for animals over the years, sponsored many programs for animals, as well as championed campaigns for zoos. If you read the inscription in my photo below, it is about joining Bet's Pets, the Betty White Fan Club, but also a chance to learn about and got the chance to help animals in need. For someone like me to be able to help support animals it was a no brainer since I already admire Betty in all she does.

If you ever want to read one of her books, I highly recommend them. Not novelas, rather short snippets on life that make you laugh till the cows come home (All the way from St. Olaf).  But also she has helped pen many others from animal stories, to human animal relationships, you name it. I felt like in one of her books she mentioned she wasn't a fan of the term celebrity. And I feel like that is what makes her one. She works because she likes to work, she dedicates her time to those in need, and you never see her without a smile on her face. What more could you ask for? I could go on for hours on this subject, TRUST ME! But I don't want to, I want to keep a little bit to myself. So do yourself a favor, don't just watch Betty on TV, take a break and grab one of her books. You won't regret getting to know her.

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