To Betsy, the star of Newbury Court,
Who liked to play on the harpsichord
Musicians she inspired,
Her photography admired
We wish her a happy birthday cavort!
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Regards,
Stephanie Smoot
90 and still singing! You’re an inspiration!
Lisa Gallatin (alto)
HI BETSY —
MAZAL TOV — CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
I AM DELIGHTED TO WISH YOU A WONDERFUL 90TH BIRTHDAY. YOU ARE ONE AMAZING LADY WITH THE ENERGY OF A TEEN AGER GOING FROM ONE PROJECT TO THE NEXT HARDLY PAUSING IN BETWEEN. MAY YOU CONTINUE TO ENJOY LIFE AND BRING PLEASURE TO SO MANY PEOPLE WITH YOUR MUSIC, PHOTOGRAPHY, FAMILY STORIES, DELICIOUS MEALS, ON AND ON.
I REMEMBER ENJOYING YOUR EXCELLENT TUNA FISH SANDWICHES IN THE KITCHEN, SOMETIMES THE DINING ROOM AND OCCASIONALLY ON THE PORCH WITH YOU, BILL, SUSAN AND OTHERS WHO WORKED FOR YOU AT THE TIME. AND THEN IT WAS BACK TO WORK FULL OF LUNCH AND ALWAYS LIVELY CONVERSATION.
SO, PLEASE STAY HEALTHY, CONTINUE ON YOUR PATH, ENJOY YOUR BEAUTIFUL FAMILY AND HAVE MANY, MANY MORE HAPPY BIRTHDAYS!
MUCH LOVE,
ROSE
What a privilege it has been to have Betsy in our lives, for many years as a dear neighbor and always as a cherished friend. Peter and I also knew her as our daughters’ beloved piano teacher many years ago. We shared a love of the arts and delighted in the soirées at Betsy and Bill’s Hampshire Road home. We relished our joint subscriptions to the Vokes Theatre and the special dinners out that always preceded our theatrical evenings! And I always so look forward to our Book Group meetings where Betsy’s insightful thoughts always contribute so much to our gatherings. It is hard to believe that she has reached this milestone year for she has the wit and the energy of someone half her age. It has been such a gift to have Betsy as a friend, and I wish her many more fruitful, healthy years of joy with Bill, her beloved family and all those she holds dear.
Happy 90th birthday, Betsy!
Love,
Nancy