Betty's
Letters
Abe Friend's 100th Birthday -
September 9, 1993
Betty describes the party, its honoree and the wisdom that comes with age.
Featuring: Letters read by Betty Wilson's daughter, Minda.
Estate Sale -
October 15, 1993
Betty relates an estate sale to her mother’s love of beautiful things.
Featuring: Letters read by Betty Wilson's daughter, Minda.
A Different Time -
October 23, 1993
Betty muses over driving and relates it to how society has changed over time. She remembers her childhood and Tim and Minda’s childhood.
Featuring: Letters read by Betty Wilson's daughter, Minda.
Mickey and Helen Siegel -
January 25, 1994
Betty talks about her paternal grandparents, father and his siblings in Barre, Vermont. She describes her parents' meeting and her childhood, along with many of his dad's tall tales.
Featuring: Letters read by Betty Wilson's daughter, Minda.
Chuck and Betty's 42nd Wedding Anniversary - February 10, 1994
Betty describes meeting Chuck and reminisces about their wedding and life together.
Featuring: Letters read by Betty Wilson's daughter, Minda.
Beverly Hills State of Education -
March 22, 1994
Betty laments on the state of math and English scores in Beverly Hills schools and the importance of education.
Featuring: Letters read by Betty Wilson's daughter, Minda.
Betty's Campaign -
April 17, 1994
Betty talks about her campaign and Chuck's support. She discusses women staying at home versus working.
Featuring: Letters read by Betty Wilson's daughter, Minda.
Matthew's Birth -
August 15, 1994
Betty describes the birth and what it means to be a grandparent.
Betty's Health Scare -
February 18, 1997
Betty remembers an illness and the diagnostic tests she underwent. While waiting for the results, she thinks about her time with family.
Featuring: Letters read by Betty Wilson's daughter, Minda.
Betty's Choking Scare-
May 3, 1998
Betty recalls a dinner in Westwood where she chokes and is saved by waitress, whom she thanks later in a letter.
Featuring: Letters read by Betty Wilson's daughter, Minda.
Power Outage -
May 23, 1998
Betty experiences a blackout at the grocery store and muses about technology.
Featuring: Letters read by Betty Wilson's daughter, Minda.
Ernest and Inez's 50th Wedding Anniversary - April 22, 1999
Betty fondly remembers her and Chuck's relationship with Ernie and Inez.
Featuring: Letters read by Betty Wilson's daughter, Minda.
Prague Trip Part 1 -
August 2, 2000
Betty and Chuck visit a concentration camp and try to find records of her mother's family in Prague.
Featuring: Letters read by Betty Wilson's daughter, Minda.
Prague Trip Part 2 -
August 8, 2000
Betty searches for the name Oëstricher in Karlovy Vary town record. She talks about the annexation and deportation of Jews.
Featuring: Letters read by Betty Wilson's daughter, Minda.
Aging -
December 11, 2000
Betty laments about the deterioration of her golf game and how she is dealing with getting older.
Featuring: Letters read by Betty Wilson's daughter, Minda.
U.S. Politics -
March 5, 2001
Betty discusses Clinton, Gore and Bush to a pen pal in another country.
Featuring: Letters read by Betty Wilson's daughter, Minda.
The March In Washington -
April 24, 2004
Betty describes her experience at the March for Women’s lives.
Featuring: Letters read by Betty Wilson's daughter, Minda.
Reagan's Funeral -
June 12, 2004
Betty details President Reagan's presidency and funeral.