tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19048640894985254232012-03-02T21:33:03.406-08:00Letizia Mancino - beloved artist and writer - Betty MacDonald Fan Club Honor memberBetty MacDonald Fan Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15388942569315864610noreply@blogger.comBlogger271100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1904864089498525423.post-67283393989228975992012-03-02T21:29:00.000-08:002012-03-02T21:33:03.417-08:00Hi this is Svenja,<br /><br />Artist and writer Letizia Mancino's great Betty MacDonald essay is such a gift for so many Betty MacDonald fans in 5 continents. We are very happy and grateful to present Letizia Mancino's delightful contribution for our german speaking Betty MacDonald Fan Club fans.<br />Read and enjoy.<br /><br />Thanks a Million dear Letizia Mancino <br />We can't wait to read more of Letizia's great literature.<br /><br />Yours,<br /><br />Svenja<br /><br /><br />Auf Betty MacDonalds Spuren nach Seattle - oder ein kleiner Small Talk mit Betty MacDonald<br /><br />Copyright 2011 by Letizia Mancino<br />All rights reserved<br /><br />Wenn wir im Sommer in Edmonton, Kanada, sein werden, sagte ich zu Christoph Cremer, dann machen wir einen Katzensprung nach Seattle! So war es.<br /><br />Wir stiegen in Edmonton Airport in ein Flugzeug ein und landeten nach zwei Stunden in der Stadt, wo Betty gelebt hatte. Ich war so froh, endlich Seattle zu sehen, und auf Bettys Spuren zu gehen! <br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel hatte Bettys alte Freunde in Seattle über unsere Ankunft informiert. Sie waren freudig bereit, mit uns einen kleinen Marathon durch Stadt und Umgebung zu organisieren. Wir hatten nämlich nur wenige Tage zur Verfügung. Wolfgangs Fähigkeit, Menschen schnell sogar in der Ferienzeit zu mobilisieren, ist nicht zu unterschätzen! Zwischen Heidelberg und Seattle wurden E- mails ausgetauscht, und bald war ein ausgereiftes Programm für uns geplant. Kurz vor meiner Abreise überreichte er mir auch Geschenke für die Freunde. Es gelang mir in aller Eile, die schweren Gaben in den Koffer noch einzupacken, doch musste aus meinem Gepäck- wegen Übergewicht - ein Schlafanzug rausfliegen! <br /><br />Nach der Landung in Seattle fuhren wir mit dem Taxi zum Hotel in der Downtown. Aus Neugier drehte ich meinen Kopf in alle Richtungen, wie ein hungriges Huhn aus Betty`s Farm auf Nahrungssuche! Zum Glück war die Strecke kurz genug, sonst hätte ich ihn wie eine lockere Schraube verloren! Unser Hotelzimmer war im 22. Stock und blickte direkt auf den Highway mit 16 Spuren- sie waren sogar mehr, aber es wurde mir zu schwindelig! Es war ein höllischer Blick! Und dies ist Seattle? fragte ich mich. Ich war entsetzt! Die Raserei machte mich rasend: Der Verkehr rauschte und brauste Tag und Nacht. <br /><br />Am nächsten Morgen plante ich allein meinen ersten Ausflug auf Betty`s Spuren. Ich breitete die „Seattle tourmap“ aus: Ach, stellte ich fest, die Olympic Peninsula ist viel zu weit für mich! Betty nickte mir zu! Sehr umständlich, Letizia, ohne Wagen. <br />Ich hätte Deine Hühnerfarm so gern gesehen!<br />Meine Hühner sind weg und die Berge kannst du aus der Ferne bewundern! - <br /><br />Mamma mia, wie steil sind die Straßen von Seattle! Ich rannte nach unten, ohne es zu wollen! Warum habe ich keine Bremsen an den Schuhen montieren lassen? Ich schaute die Autofahrer an: Wie verdammt gut, dachte ich, müssen sie sein, wenn sie an den roten Ampeln wieder Gas geben! Mir entgegen aufwärts- liefen die Fußgänger schnell wie flinke Lachse! Donnerwetter, diese Amerikaner! Ich versuchte, mein Gleichgewicht zu halten - die Gravitationskraft ist unerbittlich - hielt mich an Gegenständen fest und stieg hinunter. In Kanada hatte mich ein Bekannter davor gewarnt, ich würde in Seattle sehr viele Menschen mit Krücken sehen! <br />Betty lachte: Kein Wunder, Letizia, Lachs-Fußgänger fallen nicht direkt in das weiche Maul eines Bärs!<br />Betty, hör mal auf mit deinen gruseligen Bemerkungen! Wir sind nicht im Fichtenheim!<br />Ich ging weiter. Wie eine kleine verwirrte Ameise am Fuß von Palast- Ungeheuern kam ich zu einer Unterführung.Der Lärm war unerträglich: Gerade über meinem Kopf fuhren auf der Autobahn “ Alaskan Way Viaduct“ Autos, Busse und Trucks in Lichtgeschwindigkeit. Ihre giftigen Abgase pusten sie unbekümmert in die offenen Loggien und begrünten Terrassen der luxuriösen Wolkenkratzer. Amerika! Du bist crazy! <br />Betty, sind alle Menschen taub in Seattle oder ist es vielleicht ein Privileg für Wealthy-Leute, gegen Langweile Autos so nah vor Nase und Augen zu genießen?<br />Wenn der Nebel demokratisch alles in das Nichts verschwinden lässt, ist das doch eine kleine Abwechselung, Letizia!! <br />Deine Ironie, Betty, ist unverbesserlich, aber sag mir, Seattle soll eine wunderschöne Stadt sein, aber wo? <br />Ich bin endlich am State Ferry Terminal angekommen. <br />No Madam, die Fähre für die Insel Vashon startet nicht von hier, sagte mir einer am ticket office. Nehmen sie einen Bus und fahren sie zu der Anliegerstelle bei West Seattle. <br />Betty erklärte mir: Die Insel liegt am Puget Sound und nicht in der Elliott Bay! Sie ist gegenüber dem Airport! Bei der Landung muss du sie gesehen haben!<br />Betty, bei der Landung mache ich die Augen zu und bete! <br /><br />Es ist Zeit für das Mittagessen. Das Wetter ist herrlich und warm. Wer sagte mir, es würde hier immer regnen? <br />Sicher ein neidischer Kerl, der dich von Seattle abschrecken will. Die Stadt ist wirklich schön, du wirst es sehen. Bleibe an der Waterfront, wähle das beste Restaurant mit Blick auf die Elliott Bay und genieße es. <br />Danke, Betty! Ich nehme Platz auf der Terrasse. <br />Der Blick auf die Inseln ist herrlich: Sie liegen in der Sonne ruhig wie grüne flauschige Kissen auf dem blauen Wasser.<br />Betty spielt auch mit meinen Worten: Vashon Island ist ein großes Kissen, noch größer als Bainbridge, die du vor deinen Augen siehst, Letizia! Die Inseln sehen auch sehr ähnlich aus. Sie haben gepflegte Häuser und entzückende Gärten. <br /><br />An der Waterfront stand einmal das Hotel von den Eltern von Monica Sone!<br />Ah, von Deiner Freundin, Kimi! Leider vergesse ich, Betty zu fragen: Wo genau? - Ich bin zerstreut und denke an meine Bergtour zum Hotel! Warum gibt es keine Esel für Touristen? -Betty lacht: Du schaffst es bestimmt zum Hotel zurück zu laufen: „Letizia kann alles“. - Ja, Betty, ich bin „mein“ Esel! Ich konnte mich aber nicht daran erinnern, dass auch San Francisco so steil gebaut ist. Egal, ich sitze. Der Kellner kommt und bringt mir die Speisekarte: Ich falle fast vom Stuhl! - Was, sie bieten hier Geoduck an! Ich muss es unbedingt essen! (Ich gestehe, ich hasse den Tierbrei- schon Betty`s Rezept mit der Zertrümmerung hat mir Ekel verursacht)<br /> Ein Beweis, dass du mich liebst, sagte Betty begeistert zu mir! Geht nicht die Liebe durch den Magen? Ich bestellte Geoduck. Der Kellner schaute mich an: Er will mir Austern empfehlen. Geoduck: No god for you! Hat er vielleicht meine tiefsten Gedanken gelesen? Schicksal! Dann kein Geoduck. No good for me. Weder Geoduck noch Schwindsucht in Seattle, flüsterte Betty mir ins Ohr!<br />Ach Betty, beste Freundin, du bist so nachsichtig mit mir! Ich bestelle Feldsalat mit Lachsstücken.- Welche Lachse? die die im Wasser schwimmen, oder die durch Seattle rennen?- Betty, ich glaube, du willst, dass ich deinen schwarzen Humor koste.<br />Dann guten Appetit, Letizia! Beim Mittagessen unterhielten wir uns über die Schwindsucht, und das war gerade nicht appetitanregend! <br />Hast du mein Buch „The Plague and I“ schon gelesen?<br />Ach, Betty, eigentlich habe ich das Buch zweimal angefangen, zu lesen und zweimal die Lektüre unterbrochen. Ich wurde immer so traurig!<br />Warum? fragte Betty: Turberkolose hatte fast jeder! Ich bin ziemlich bald gesund geworden und habe 20 Pfund zugenommen! Von Schwinden war keine Rede! Und wie findest du meine Witze im Buch?<br />Gerade das, antwortete ich, hätte mich veranlasst, ein anderes Sanatorium zu wählen. Ich hätte Angst gehabt, auch Opfer von Deinem Humor zu werden! Ich hätte sicherlich von Dir einen Spitzennamen bekommen! Du hast immer so komische Namen erfunden! <br />Betty lacht! Stimmt! Ich hätte dich „Römischenase genannt. Ich hätte den Leute „ Urbi et Orbi“ erzählt: „Heute früh ist in Fichtenheim Römischenase eingeliefert worden. Sie spricht ein gebrochenes Englisch, isst kein Geoduck, aber sie liebt Katzen“.<br />Ach, Betty, ich hätte mich auch geschämt, zu husten! Husten in deiner Anwesenheit? Wie peinlich! Du hättest erzählt, wie ich huste, wie viel huste!<br />Auf das „wie“ kommt es an, Letizia! <br />Bitte, lass Goethe Zitate weg! Geräusche zu unterscheiden, hast du sicher von den Indianern gelernt! Unglaublich, wie viele verschiedenen Hustensorten Du unterscheiden kannst! Mindestens 10!<br />Nur so wenig?<br />Und Deine Beschreibung der Patienten und Krankenschwestern war auch erbarmungslos: Eine künstlerische Rache! Nicht mal der kleinste Pickel auf der Haut ist deinem scharfen Blick entgangen! Sagenhaft.<br />Erbarmungslos war ich auch gegen mich selbst! Vergesse nicht meine Selbstironie! <br />Betty schweigt. Sie denkt an Kimi, die „Prinzessin“ aus Japan! Nein über Monica Sone, die beste Freundin, hat sie nur Gutes im Buch „The Plague and I“ geschrieben! Eine rührende Freundschaft, die im Sanatorium entstanden war: Die Perle, die aus der Krankheit gewachsen war. <br />Ist es nicht wunderbar, Betty, dass eine Muschel im Meer aus der Überwindung eines fremden Korns, das in sie eingedrungen ist, ein Juwel in ihrem Leib entwickelt? <br />Betty schaute mich an. <br />Betty, die Freundschaft zwischen Dir und Monica erinnert mich an Goethes Gedicht Ginkgo- Biloba. Du kennst es sicher! Betty nickte mir zu. Ich begann es zu rezitieren: <br /><br />Dieses Baum`s Blatt, <br />der von Osten Meinem Garten anvertraut, <br />Giebt geheimen Sinn zu kosten, <br />Wie`s den wissenden erbaut.<br />Ist es Ein lebendig Wesen? <br />Das sich in sich selbst getrennt, <br />Sind es zwey?<br />Die sich erlesen, <br />daß man sie als eines kennt? <br /><br />Die Freundschaft mit Monica ist wie das wunderbare Blatt des Gingo-Biloba, des Baumes aus dem Osten. <br />Betty war bewegt. <br />Es war ein tiefes Vertrauen zwischen uns. Sie zerreisst nie, gerade weil sie in der Not, in der Gefahr einer tödlichen Krankheit entstanden ist. Wir haben uns verstanden und ergänzt: Wir waren wie eine Lunge mit zwei Flügeln, eine von Westen und eine vom Osten!<br />Ein schönes Bild! Betty! Ihr wart wie zwei rote Gingo-Biloba Blätter! <br />Betty wurde traurig und sagte: Auch wenn Monica, die Japanerin, vor der Bekanntschaft mit mir dachte, sie sei auch eine Amerikanerin. Doch sie wurde in Amerika interniert, Letizia, während des Zweiten Welt Krieges mit Japan, ist es nicht furchtbar?<br />Betty, ich habe sie nicht persönlich kennen gelernt, ich habe nur eine Videoaufnahme mit ihr gesehen, aber welche Würde in ihrem Gesicht, welche vornehme Haltung in der Sprache und in den Bewegungen! Das Schicksal konnte Monica nicht verändern!<br />Ja, Betty, auch der Gingo-Biloba in Hiroshima hat nach der Atombombe als einziger Baum wieder geblüht! <br /><br />Die Rechnung kam und ich bezahlte schnell. In Amerika wird man vom Tisch vertrieben, wenn das Essen verspeist ist. Wenn man weiter plaudern will, muss man wieder etwas bestellen. <br />Darum werden die großen Schwätzer am Tisch so fett! Sagte Betty! <br />Hast du nicht gesehen, wie viele unglaubliche riesige fleischige Mülltonnen in Amerika auf Strassen spazieren gehen und nie geleert werden! <br />Mit diesem typischen unsentimentalischen Satz endete Betty das Gespräch. <br />Ciao, Meisterin der Wechselbädergespräche, ich winkte ihr zu und wollte auch mich ein bisschen bewegen! <br /><br />An der Waterfront war es noch so schön, zwei Schritte zu machen! Wenn ich nun wieder in Heidelberg daran denke, dass Bettys japanische Prinzessin am 5. September diese Welt verlassen hat und ich noch im August in Seattle mit Betty über sie sprach, werde ich auch sehr traurig.<br /><br />Die Leser, die sie gut kannten (jeder Autor und Protagonist eines Buches ist uns näher als der flüchtige Nachbar im Haus), ja wir, die sie als unsterblich empfunden haben, können nicht glauben, dass sie auch mit 92 Jahren sterben würde. Wie unvermutet und überraschend kam ihr Tod nur 4 Tage nach ihrem Geburtstag am 5. September. Gerade am 5. September war ich auf dem Weg in die Türkei, wieder himmelsnah, rückschauend auf die unvergesslichen Tage in Seattle. Ich flog von Westen nach Osten, wo die Sonne aufgeht. <br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Founder of Betty MacDonald Fan Club and Betty MacDonald Society<br /><a href="http://wolfganghampel.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampel.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Society<br />Wolfgang Hampel, winner of first Betty MacDonald Memorial Award, author, journalist, artist, poet<br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Fan Club <br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel, interviewer of Betty MacDonald's family and friends and many other famous artists and writers. Wolfgang Hampel is also famous for his satirical poems and stories. <br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Fan Club <br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel interviewed Betty MacDonald's family and friends and many other famous artists and writers. Wolfgang Hampel is also famous for his satirical poems and stories. <br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Letizia Mancino's website <br />http://www.letizia-mancino.eu/<br /><br />Letizia Mancino, beloved artist and writer, Betty MacDonald Fan Club Honour Member <br /><a href="http://letiziamancino.blogspot.com/">http://letiziamancino.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Letizia Mancino's Homage a Betty MacDonald <br />http://www.letizia-mancino.eu/index.php?page=gallery<br /><br />Hilde Domin Fan Club <br /><a href="http://hildedominfreundeskreis.blogspot.com/">http://hildedominfreundeskreis.blogspot.com/</a> <br /><br /> Monica Sone, author of Nisei Daughter, Betty MacDonald's friend, described as Kimi in The Plague and I, honour member of Betty MacDonald Fan Club and Betty MacDonald Society<br /><a href="http://monicasone.blogspot.com/">http://monicasone.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Monica Sone Society<br /><a href="http://monicasonesociety.blogspot.com/">http://monicasonesociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Monica Sone Fan Club<br /><a href="http://monicasonefanclub.blogspot.com/">http://monicasonefanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Gwen Grant's website<br /><br /><a href="http://www.gwengrant.co.uk/">http://www.gwengrant.co.uk/</a><br /><br />Gwen Grant, beloved writer and Betty MacDonald Fan Club Honour Member <br /><br /><a href="http://gwengrantsociety.blogspot.com/">http://gwengrantsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Eva Vargas, Eva Vargas Fan Club, Eva Vargas Society, Künstlerin, Autorin, Komponistin, Sängerin, artist, author, composer, singer<br /><a href="http://evavargas.blogspot.com/">http://evavargas.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Alison Bard Burnett, Betty MacDonald's and Mary Bard's brilliant sister, beloved all over the world. Her very funny and witty interviews with Wolfgang Hampel about her famous sisters Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard are real treasures.<br /><br /><a href="http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/">http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /><br />Ma and Pa Kettle Society <br /><a href="http://maandpakettlesociety.blogspot.com/2010/05/betty-macdonalds-ma-and-pa-kettle.html">http://maandpakettlesociety.blogspot.com/2010/05/betty-macdonalds-ma-and-pa-kettle.html</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Fan Club <br /><a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bettymacdonald/">http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bettymacdonald/</a><br /><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html</a><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html</a><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html</a><br /><br />Alison Bard Burnett, Betty MacDonald's and Mary Bard's brilliant sister, beloved all over the world. Her very funny and witty interviews with Wolfgang Hampel about her famous sisters Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard are real treasures.<br /><a href="http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/">http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Darsie Beck Artist and writer of Your Essential Nature - A Practical Guide to Greater Creativity and Spiritual Harmony - nephew of authors Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard - Honour Member of Betty MacDonald Society and Fan Club<br /><a href="http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/">http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Linde Lund created the Betty MacDonald, Monica Sone and Wolfgang Hampel Blogs<br /><a href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/15388942569315864610">http://www.blogger.com/profile/15388942569315864610</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Interviews on CD and DVD <br /><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html</a><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html</a><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Community <br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldcommunity.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldcommunity.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />You can find more info about our Betty MacDonald projects and events in the future.<br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel, author of the Betty MacDonald Biography and winner of the first Betty MacDonald Memorial Award founded Betty MacDonald Fan Club and Society in 1983. We are the largest Betty MacDonald Fan Club in the world - with members in 35 countries. Join our wonderful international Betty MacDonald Community! <br />We have tons of fun! <br /><br />Betty MacDonald - Fan Club of Betty MacDonald and Society of Betty MacDonald<br /><a href="http://bettymacdonald.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonald.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Fan Club<br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Forum<br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldforum.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldforum.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Society<br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldsociety.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Mary Bard Jensen Society<br /><a href="http://marybardsociety.blogspot.com/">http://marybardsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Alison Bard Burnett Fan Club and Society <br /><a href="http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/">http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Nancy and Plum Fan Club<br /><a href="http://nancyandplumfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://nancyandplumfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle Fan Club<br /><a href="http://pigglewigglefanclub.blogspot.com/">http://pigglewigglefanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /><br />Darsie Beck Artist and writer of Your Essential Nature - A Practical Guide to Greater Creativity and Spiritual Harmony - nephew of authors Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard - Honour Member of Betty MacDonald Society and Fan Club<br /><a href="http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/">http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1904864089498525423-6728339398922897599?l=letiziamancino.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Betty MacDonald Fan Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15388942569315864610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1904864089498525423.post-34996320075098113982011-12-25T02:15:00.000-08:002011-12-28T01:39:17.385-08:00Hi this is Lenard,<br /><br />We share a very special Xmas gift by beloved Betty MacDonald Fan Club Honor member Letizia Mancino.<br /><br />We know you'll enjoy it as much as we do.<br /><br />Thanks a Million, dear Letizia Mancino.<br />You are an outstanding writer and artist.<br /><br />We are so proud and happy to have you with us.<br /><br />Letizia writes: One should not underestimate Wolfgang Hampel’s talent in speedily mobilizing Betty MacDonald’s friends.<br /><br />We agree. Thank you so much dear Wolfgang Hampel for doing this. You founded Betty MacDonald Fan Club with four members.<br /><br />Now we have members in 33 countries around the world. A dream came true. <br /><br />Mary Holmes did an excellent job in translating this great story. <br />Thank you so much dear Mary Holmes. <br />We are really very grateful. <br /><br />Merry Christmas to Letizia, Wolfgang and Mary and to all Betty MacDonald Fan Club fans from all over the world!<br /><br />Lenard <br /><br /><br />Following in Betty’s footsteps in Seattle: <br /><br />or some small talk with Betty<br /><br />Copyright 2011 by Letizia Mancino<br />All rights reserved <br />translated by Mary Holmes <br /><br /><br /> <br /><br />We were going to Canada in the summer. “When we are in Edmonton”, I said to Christoph Cremer, “let’s make a quick trip to Seattle”. And that’s how it happened. At Edmonton Airport we climbed into a plane and two hours later we landed in the city where Betty had lived. I was so happy to be in Seattle at last and to be able to trace Betty’s tracks!<br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel had told Betty’s friends about our arrival.<br />They were happy to plan a small marathon through the town and it’s surroundings with us. We only had a few days free. One should not underestimate Wolfgang’s talent in speedily mobilizing Betty’s friends, even though it was holiday time. E-mails flew backwards and forwards between Heidelberg and Seattle, and soon a well prepared itinerary was ready for us. Shortly before my departure Wolfgang handed me several parcels, presents for Betty MacDonald's friends. I rushed to pack the heavy gifts in my luggage but because of the extra weight had to throw out a pair of pajamas! <br /><br />After we had landed we took a taxi to the Hotel in downtown Seattle. I was so curious to see everything. I turned my head in all directions like one of the hungry hens from Betty’s farm searching for food! Fortunately it was quite a short journey otherwise I would have lost my head like a loose screw!<br />Our hotel room was on the 22nd floor and looked directly out onto the 16-lane highway. There might have been even more than 16 but it made me too giddy to count! It was like a glimpse of hell! “And is this Seattle?” I asked myself. I was horrified! The cars racing by were enough to drive one mad. The traffic roared by day and night. <br />We immediately contacted Betty MacDonald's friends and let them know we had arrived and they confirmed the times when we should see them. <br /><br />On the next morning I planned my first excursion tracing Betty’s tracks. I spread out the map of Seattle. “Oh dear” I realized “the Olympic Peninsula is much too far away for me to get there.”<br /> Betty nodded to me! “Very difficult, Letizia, without a car.”<br /><br />“But I so much wanted to see your chicken farm”<br /><br />“My chickens are no longer there and you can admire the mountains from a distance”<br /><br /><br />But I wanted to go there. I left the hotel and walked to the waterfront where the State Ferry terminal is. Mamma mia, the streets in Seattle are so steep! I couldn’t prevent my feet from running down the hill. Why hadn’t I asked for brakes to be fixed on my shoes? I looked at the drivers. How incredibly good they must be to accelerate away from the red traffic lights. The people were walking uphill towards me as briskly as agile salmon. Good heavens, these Americans! I tried to keep my balance. The force of gravity is relentless. I grasped hold of objects where I could and staggered down.<br />In Canada a friend had warned me that in Seattle I would see a lot of people with crutches.<br /><br />Betty laughed. “ It’s not surprising, Letizia, walking salmon don’t fall directly into the soft mouth of a bear!”<br />“ Betty, stop making these gruesome remarks. We are not in Firlands!”<br /><br />I went further. Like a small deranged ant at the foot of a palace monster I came to a tunnel. The noise was unbearable. On the motorway, “The Alaskan Way Viaduct”, cars, busses and trucks were driving at the speed of light right over my head. They puffed out their poisonous gas into the open balconies and cultivated terraces of the luxurious sky- scrapers without a thought in the world. America! You are crazy!<br />“Betty, are all people in Seattle deaf? Or is it perhaps a privilege for wealthy people to be able to enjoy having cars so near to their eyes and noses to save them from boredom?”<br /><br /> “When the fog democratically allows everything to disappear into nothing, it makes a bit of a change, Letizia”<br /><br />“ Your irony is incorrigible, Betty, but tell me, Seattle is meant to be a beautiful city, But where?”<br /><br /> <br />I had at last reached the State Ferry terminal.<br /><br />“No Madam, the ferry for Vashon Island doesn’t start from here,” one of the men in the ticket office tells me. ”Take a buss and go to the ferry terminal in West Seattle.”<br />Betty explained to me “The island lies in Puget Sound and not in Elliott Bay! It is opposite the airport. You must have seen it when you were landing!”<br />“Betty, when I am landing I shut my eyes and pray!”<br /><br /> It’s time for lunch. The weather is beautiful and warm. Who said to me that it always rains here?<br />“Sure to be some envious man who wanted to frighten you away from coming to Seattle. The city is really beautiful, you’ll see. Stay by the waterfront, choose the best restaurant with a view of Elliott Bay and enjoy it.”<br />“Thank you Betty!”<br /><br /> <br />I find a table on the terrace of “Elliott’s Oyster House”. The view of the island is wonderful. It lies quietly in the sun like a green fleecy cushion on the blue water. <br />Betty plays with my words:<br />“Vashon Island is a big cushion, even bigger than Bainbridge which you see in front of your eyes, Letizia. The islands look similar. They have well kept houses and beautiful gardens”.<br /><br />I relax during this introduction, “Bainbridge” you are Vashon Island, and order a mineral water.<br /><br />“At one time the hotel belonging to the parents of Monica Sone stood on the waterfront.”<br />“Oh, of your friend Kimi!” Unfortunately I forget to ask Betty exactly where it was.<br /><br />My mind wanders and I think of my mountain hike back to the hotel! “Why is there no donkey for tourists?” Betty laughs:<br /><br />“I’m sure you can walk back to the hotel. “Letizia can do everything.””<br /><br />“Yes, Betty, I am my own donkey!”<br /><br /> <br />But I don’t remember that San Francisco is so steep. It doesn’t matter, I sit and wait. The waiter comes and brings me the menu. I almost fall off my chair!<br />“ What, you have geoduck on the menu! I have to try it” (I confess I hate the look of geoduck meat. Betty’s recipe with the pieces made me feel quite sick – I must try Betty’s favourite dish!)<br />“Proof that you love me!” said Betty enthusiastically “ Isn’t the way to the heart through the stomach?” <br /><br />I order the geoduck. The waiter looks at me. He would have liked to recommend oysters. <br />“Geoduck no good for you!”<br />Had he perhaps read my deepest thoughts? Fate! Then no geoduck. “No good for me.”<br /> <br />“Neither geoduck nor tuberculosis in Seattle” whispered Betty in my ear! <br />“Oh Betty, my best friend, you take such good care of me!”<br /><br />I order salmon with salad.<br /><br />“Which salmon? Those that swim in water or those that run through Seattle?”<br /><br />“Betty, I believe you want me to have a taste of your black humour.”<br /><br />“Enjoy it then, Letizia.”<br /><br /> <br />During lunch we talked about tuberculosis, and that quite spoilt our appetite.<br /> <br />“Have you read my book “The Plague and I”?”<br /><br />“Oh Betty, I’ve started to read it twice but both times I felt so sad I had to stop again!”<br /><br />“But why?” asked Betty “Nearly everybody has tuberculosis! I recovered very quickly and put on 20 pounds! There was no talk of me wasting away! What did you think of my jokes in the book?”<br /><br />“Those would have been a good reason for choosing another sanitorium. I would have been afraid of becoming a victim of your humour! You would have certainly given me a nickname! You always thought up such amusing names!” Betty laughed.<br /><br />“You’re right. I would have called you “Roman nose”. I would have said to Urbi and Orbi “ Early this morning “Roman nose” was brought here. She speaks broken English, doesn’t eat geoduck but she does love cats.”<br /><br />“Oh Betty, I would have felt so ashamed to cough. To cough in your presence, how embarrassing! You would have talked about how I coughed, how many coughs!” <br /><br />“It depends on that “how”, Letizia!” <br /><br />“Please, leave Goethe quotations out of it. You have certainly learnt from the Indians how to differentiate between noises. It’s incredible how you can distinguish between so many sorts of cough! At least 10!”<br /><br />“So few?”<br /><br />”And also your descriptions of the patients and the nurses were pitiless. An artistic revenge! The smallest pimple on their face didn’t escape your notice! Amazing.”<br /><br />“ I was also pitiless to myself. Don’t forget my irony against myself!”<br /><br />Betty was silent. She was thinking about Kimi, the “Princess” from Japan! No, she had only written good things about her best friend, Monica Sone, in her book “The Plague and I”. A deep friendship had started in the hospital. The pearl that developed from the illness.<br />“Isn’t it wonderful, Betty, that an unknown seed can make its way into a mollusk in the sea and develop into a beautiful jewel?” Betty is paying attention.<br /><br />“Betty, the friendship between you and Monica reminds me of Goethe’s poem “Gingo-Biloba”. You must know it?” Betty nods and I begin to recite it:<br /><br /><br />The leaf of this Eastern tree<br />Which has been entrusted to my garden<br />Offers a feast of secret significance,<br />For the edification of the initiate.<br /><br />Is it one living thing.<br />That has become divided within itself?<br />Are these two who have chosen each other,<br />So that we know them as one?<br /><br /><br /><br />The friendship with Monica is like the wonderful gingo-biloba leaf, the tree from the east. Betty was touched. There was a deep feeling of trust between us. <br />“Our friendship never broke up, partly because she was in distress, endangered by the deadly illness. We understood and supplemented each other. We were like one lung with two lobes, one from the east and one from the west!”<br />“A beautiful picture, Betty. You were like two red gingo-biloba leaves!” <br /><br />Betty was sad and said ” Monica, although Japanese, before she really knew me felt she was also an American. But she was interned in America, Letizia, during the second world war. Isn’t that terrible?”<br /><br />“Betty, I never knew her personally. I have only seen her on a video, but what dignity in her face, and she speaks and moves so gracefully!”<br /><br />“Fate could not change her”<br /><br />“Yes, Betty, like the gingo-biloba tree in Hiroshima. It was the only tree that blossomed again after the atom bomb!” <br /><br />The bill came and I paid at once. In America one is urged away from the table when one has finished eating. If one wants to go on chatting one has to order something else.<br />“That’s why all those people gossiping at the tables are so fat!” Betty remarks. “Haven’t you seen how many massively obese people walk around in the streets of America. Like dustbins that have never been emptied!” With this typically unsentimental remark Betty ended our conversation.<br /><br />Ciao! I so enjoyed the talk; the humour, the irony and the empathy. I waved to her and now I too felt like moving! I take a lovely walk along the waterfront.<br /><br />Now I am back in Heidelberg and when I think about how Betty’s “Princessin” left this world on September 5th and that in August I was speaking about her with Betty in Seattle I feel very sad. The readers who knew her well (we feel that every author and hero of a book is nearer to us than our fleeting neighbours next door) yes we, who thought of her as immortal, cannot believe that even she would die after 92 years. How unforeseen and unexpected that her death should come four days after her birthday on September 1th. On September 5th I was on my way to Turkey, once again in seventh heaven, looking back on the unforgettable days in Seattle. I was flying from west to east towards the rising sun.<br /><br />Letizia Mancino's website <br />http://www.letizia-mancino.eu/<br /><br />Letizia Mancino, beloved artist and writer, Betty MacDonald Fan Club Honour Member <br /><a href="http://letiziamancino.blogspot.com/">http://letiziamancino.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Letizia Mancino's Homage a Betty MacDonald <br />http://www.letizia-mancino.eu/index.php?page=gallery<br /><br />Hilde Domin Fan Club <br /><a href="http://hildedominfreundeskreis.blogspot.com/">http://hildedominfreundeskreis.blogspot.com/</a> <br /><br /> Monica Sone, author of Nisei Daughter, Betty MacDonald's friend, described as Kimi in The Plague and I, honour member of Betty MacDonald Fan Club and Betty MacDonald Society<br /><a href="http://monicasone.blogspot.com/">http://monicasone.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Monica Sone Society<br /><a href="http://monicasonesociety.blogspot.com/">http://monicasonesociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Monica Sone Fan Club<br /><a href="http://monicasonefanclub.blogspot.com/">http://monicasonefanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Gwen Grant's website<br /><br /><a href="http://www.gwengrant.co.uk/">http://www.gwengrant.co.uk/</a><br /><br />Gwen Grant, beloved writer and Betty MacDonald Fan Club Honour Member <br /><br /><a href="http://gwengrantsociety.blogspot.com/">http://gwengrantsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Eva Vargas, Eva Vargas Fan Club, Eva Vargas Society, Künstlerin, Autorin, Komponistin, Sängerin, artist, author, composer, singer<br /><a href="http://evavargas.blogspot.com/">http://evavargas.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Alison Bard Burnett, Betty MacDonald's and Mary Bard's brilliant sister, beloved all over the world. Her very funny and witty interviews with Wolfgang Hampel about her famous sisters Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard are real treasures.<br /><br /><a href="http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/">http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /><br />Ma and Pa Kettle Society <br /><a href="http://maandpakettlesociety.blogspot.com/2010/05/betty-macdonalds-ma-and-pa-kettle.html">http://maandpakettlesociety.blogspot.com/2010/05/betty-macdonalds-ma-and-pa-kettle.html</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Fan Club <br /><a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bettymacdonald/">http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bettymacdonald/</a><br /><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html</a><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html</a><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html</a><br /><br />Alison Bard Burnett, Betty MacDonald's and Mary Bard's brilliant sister, beloved all over the world. Her very funny and witty interviews with Wolfgang Hampel about her famous sisters Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard are real treasures.<br /><a href="http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/">http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Darsie Beck Artist and writer of Your Essential Nature - A Practical Guide to Greater Creativity and Spiritual Harmony - nephew of authors Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard - Honour Member of Betty MacDonald Society and Fan Club<br /><a href="http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/">http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Linde Lund created the Betty MacDonald, Monica Sone and Wolfgang Hampel Blogs<br /><a href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/15388942569315864610">http://www.blogger.com/profile/15388942569315864610</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Interviews on CD and DVD <br /><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html</a><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html</a><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Community <br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldcommunity.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldcommunity.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />You can find more info about our Betty MacDonald projects and events in the future.<br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel, author of the Betty MacDonald Biography and winner of the first Betty MacDonald Memorial Award founded Betty MacDonald Fan Club and Society in 1983. We are the largest Betty MacDonald Fan Club in the world - with members in 30 countries. Join our wonderful international Betty MacDonald Community! <br />We have tons of fun! <br /><br />Betty MacDonald - Fan Club of Betty MacDonald and Society of Betty MacDonald<br /><a href="http://bettymacdonald.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonald.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Fan Club<br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Forum<br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldforum.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldforum.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Society<br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldsociety.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Mary Bard Jensen Society<br /><a href="http://marybardsociety.blogspot.com/">http://marybardsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Alison Bard Burnett Fan Club and Society <br /><a href="http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/">http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Nancy and Plum Fan Club<br /><a href="http://nancyandplumfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://nancyandplumfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle Fan Club<br /><a href="http://pigglewigglefanclub.blogspot.com/">http://pigglewigglefanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /><br />Darsie Beck Artist and writer of Your Essential Nature - A Practical Guide to Greater Creativity and Spiritual Harmony - nephew of authors Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard - Honour Member of Betty MacDonald Society and Fan Club<br /><a href="http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/">http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Founder of Betty MacDonald Fan Club and Betty MacDonald Society<br /><a href="http://wolfganghampel.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampel.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Society<br />Wolfgang Hampel, winner of first Betty MacDonald Memorial Award, author, journalist, artist, poet<br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Fan Club <br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel, interviewer of Betty MacDonald's family and friends and many other famous artists and writers. Wolfgang Hampel is also famous for his satirical poems and stories. <br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Fan Club <br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel interviewed Betty MacDonald's family and friends and many other famous artists and writers. Wolfgang Hampel is also famous for his satirical poems and stories. <br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1904864089498525423-3499632007509811398?l=letiziamancino.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Betty MacDonald Fan Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15388942569315864610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1904864089498525423.post-90801003172664278222011-11-12T00:13:00.000-08:002011-11-12T00:14:58.381-08:00Adrian:<br /><br />I just visited Betty MacDonald Gallery by Betty MacDonald Fan Club Honor member, author and artist Letizia Mancino. <br /><br />Letizia Mancino's artwork and essays are my favourites. <br /><br />When I visit Letizia Mancino's galleries I can smell flowers and listen to birds even in grey November. It's like in paradise. <br /><br />Greetings,<br /><br />Adrian <br /><br />Letizia Mancino's website <br />http://www.letizia-mancino.eu/<br /><br />Letizia Mancino, beloved artist and writer, Betty MacDonald Fan Club Honour Member <br /><a href="http://letiziamancino.blogspot.com/">http://letiziamancino.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Letizia Mancino's Homage a Betty MacDonald <br />http://www.letizia-mancino.eu/index.php?page=gallery<br /><br />Hilde Domin Fan Club <br /><a href="http://hildedominfreundeskreis.blogspot.com/">http://hildedominfreundeskreis.blogspot.com/</a> <br /><br /> Monica Sone, author of Nisei Daughter, Betty MacDonald's friend, described as Kimi in The Plague and I, honour member of Betty MacDonald Fan Club and Betty MacDonald Society<br /><a href="http://monicasone.blogspot.com/">http://monicasone.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Monica Sone Society<br /><a href="http://monicasonesociety.blogspot.com/">http://monicasonesociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Monica Sone Fan Club<br /><a href="http://monicasonefanclub.blogspot.com/">http://monicasonefanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Gwen Grant's website<br /><br /><a href="http://www.gwengrant.co.uk/">http://www.gwengrant.co.uk/</a><br /><br />Gwen Grant, beloved writer and Betty MacDonald Fan Club Honour Member <br /><br /><a href="http://gwengrantsociety.blogspot.com/">http://gwengrantsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Eva Vargas, Eva Vargas Fan Club, Eva Vargas Society, Künstlerin, Autorin, Komponistin, Sängerin, artist, author, composer, singer<br /><a href="http://evavargas.blogspot.com/">http://evavargas.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Alison Bard Burnett, Betty MacDonald's and Mary Bard's brilliant sister, beloved all over the world. Her very funny and witty interviews with Wolfgang Hampel about her famous sisters Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard are real treasures.<br /><br /><a href="http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/">http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /><br />Ma and Pa Kettle Society <br /><a href="http://maandpakettlesociety.blogspot.com/2010/05/betty-macdonalds-ma-and-pa-kettle.html">http://maandpakettlesociety.blogspot.com/2010/05/betty-macdonalds-ma-and-pa-kettle.html</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Fan Club <br /><a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bettymacdonald/">http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bettymacdonald/</a><br /><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html</a><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html</a><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html</a><br /><br />Alison Bard Burnett, Betty MacDonald's and Mary Bard's brilliant sister, beloved all over the world. Her very funny and witty interviews with Wolfgang Hampel about her famous sisters Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard are real treasures.<br /><a href="http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/">http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Darsie Beck Artist and writer of Your Essential Nature - A Practical Guide to Greater Creativity and Spiritual Harmony - nephew of authors Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard - Honour Member of Betty MacDonald Society and Fan Club<br /><a href="http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/">http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Linde Lund created the Betty MacDonald, Monica Sone and Wolfgang Hampel Blogs<br /><a href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/15388942569315864610">http://www.blogger.com/profile/15388942569315864610</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Interviews on CD and DVD <br /><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html</a><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html</a><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Community <br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldcommunity.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldcommunity.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />You can find more info about our Betty MacDonald projects and events in the future.<br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel, author of the Betty MacDonald Biography and winner of the first Betty MacDonald Memorial Award founded Betty MacDonald Fan Club and Society in 1983. We are the largest Betty MacDonald Fan Club in the world - with members in 30 countries. Join our wonderful international Betty MacDonald Community! <br />We have tons of fun! <br /><br />Betty MacDonald - Fan Club of Betty MacDonald and Society of Betty MacDonald<br /><a href="http://bettymacdonald.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonald.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Fan Club<br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Forum<br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldforum.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldforum.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Society<br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldsociety.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Mary Bard Jensen Society<br /><a href="http://marybardsociety.blogspot.com/">http://marybardsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Alison Bard Burnett Fan Club and Society <br /><a href="http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/">http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Nancy and Plum Fan Club<br /><a href="http://nancyandplumfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://nancyandplumfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle Fan Club<br /><a href="http://pigglewigglefanclub.blogspot.com/">http://pigglewigglefanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /><br />Darsie Beck Artist and writer of Your Essential Nature - A Practical Guide to Greater Creativity and Spiritual Harmony - nephew of authors Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard - Honour Member of Betty MacDonald Society and Fan Club<br /><a href="http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/">http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Founder of Betty MacDonald Fan Club and Betty MacDonald Society<br /><a href="http://wolfganghampel.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampel.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Society<br />Wolfgang Hampel, winner of first Betty MacDonald Memorial Award, author, journalist, artist, poet<br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Fan Club <br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel, interviewer of Betty MacDonald's family and friends and many other famous artists and writers. Wolfgang Hampel is also famous for his satirical poems and stories. <br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Fan Club <br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel interviewed Betty MacDonald's family and friends and many other famous artists and writers. Wolfgang Hampel is also famous for his satirical poems and stories. <br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1904864089498525423-9080100317266427822?l=letiziamancino.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Betty MacDonald Fan Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15388942569315864610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1904864089498525423.post-38556114502464196432011-11-06T01:06:00.000-07:002011-11-06T01:07:55.696-07:00It's Hendrik,<br /><br />We are crazy about Letizia Mancino's artwork and essays. Let's see and read more of Letizia Mancino's outstanding work. <br /><br />Wishing you a November with lots of flowers, birds, sunshine, outstanding Betty MacDonald Fan Club literature and art<br /><br />Hendrik <br /><br />Monica Sone, author of Nisei Daughter, Betty MacDonald's friend, described as Kimi in The Plague and I, honour member of Betty MacDonald Fan Club and Betty MacDonald Society<br /><a href="http://monicasone.blogspot.com/">http://monicasone.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Monica Sone Society<br /><a href="http://monicasonesociety.blogspot.com/">http://monicasonesociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Monica Sone Fan Club<br /><a href="http://monicasonefanclub.blogspot.com/">http://monicasonefanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Gwen Grant's website<br /><br /><a href="http://www.gwengrant.co.uk/">http://www.gwengrant.co.uk/</a><br /><br />Gwen Grant, beloved writer and Betty MacDonald Fan Club Honour Member <br /><br /><a href="http://gwengrantsociety.blogspot.com/">http://gwengrantsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Eva Vargas, Eva Vargas Fan Club, Eva Vargas Society, Künstlerin, Autorin, Komponistin, Sängerin, artist, author, composer, singer<br /><a href="http://evavargas.blogspot.com/">http://evavargas.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Letizia Mancino's website <br />http://www.letizia-mancino.eu/<br /><br />Letizia Mancino, beloved artist and writer, Betty MacDonald Fan Club Honour Member <br /><a href="http://letiziamancino.blogspot.com/">http://letiziamancino.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Letizia Mancino's Homage a Betty MacDonald <br />http://www.letizia-mancino.eu/index.php?page=gallery<br /><br />Hilde Domin Fan Club <br /><a href="http://hildedominfreundeskreis.blogspot.com/">http://hildedominfreundeskreis.blogspot.com/</a> <br /><br /><br />Alison Bard Burnett, Betty MacDonald's and Mary Bard's brilliant sister, beloved all over the world. Her very funny and witty interviews with Wolfgang Hampel about her famous sisters Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard are real treasures.<br /><br /><a href="http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/">http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /><br />Ma and Pa Kettle Society <br /><a href="http://maandpakettlesociety.blogspot.com/2010/05/betty-macdonalds-ma-and-pa-kettle.html">http://maandpakettlesociety.blogspot.com/2010/05/betty-macdonalds-ma-and-pa-kettle.html</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Fan Club <br /><a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bettymacdonald/">http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bettymacdonald/</a><br /><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html</a><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html</a><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html</a><br /><br />Alison Bard Burnett, Betty MacDonald's and Mary Bard's brilliant sister, beloved all over the world. Her very funny and witty interviews with Wolfgang Hampel about her famous sisters Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard are real treasures.<br /><a href="http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/">http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Darsie Beck Artist and writer of Your Essential Nature - A Practical Guide to Greater Creativity and Spiritual Harmony - nephew of authors Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard - Honour Member of Betty MacDonald Society and Fan Club<br /><a href="http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/">http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Linde Lund created the Betty MacDonald, Monica Sone and Wolfgang Hampel Blogs<br /><a href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/15388942569315864610">http://www.blogger.com/profile/15388942569315864610</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Interviews on CD and DVD <br /><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html</a><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html</a><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Community <br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldcommunity.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldcommunity.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />You can find more info about our Betty MacDonald projects and events in the future.<br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel, author of the Betty MacDonald Biography and winner of the first Betty MacDonald Memorial Award founded Betty MacDonald Fan Club and Society in 1983. We are the largest Betty MacDonald Fan Club in the world - with members in 30 countries. Join our wonderful international Betty MacDonald Community! <br />We have tons of fun! <br /><br />Betty MacDonald - Fan Club of Betty MacDonald and Society of Betty MacDonald<br /><a href="http://bettymacdonald.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonald.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Fan Club<br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Forum<br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldforum.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldforum.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Society<br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldsociety.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Mary Bard Jensen Society<br /><a href="http://marybardsociety.blogspot.com/">http://marybardsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Alison Bard Burnett Fan Club and Society <br /><a href="http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/">http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Nancy and Plum Fan Club<br /><a href="http://nancyandplumfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://nancyandplumfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle Fan Club<br /><a href="http://pigglewigglefanclub.blogspot.com/">http://pigglewigglefanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /><br />Darsie Beck Artist and writer of Your Essential Nature - A Practical Guide to Greater Creativity and Spiritual Harmony - nephew of authors Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard - Honour Member of Betty MacDonald Society and Fan Club<br /><a href="http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/">http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Founder of Betty MacDonald Fan Club and Betty MacDonald Society<br /><a href="http://wolfganghampel.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampel.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Society<br />Wolfgang Hampel, winner of first Betty MacDonald Memorial Award, author, journalist, artist, poet<br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Fan Club <br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel, interviewer of Betty MacDonald's family and friends and many other famous artists and writers. Wolfgang Hampel is also famous for his satirical poems and stories. <br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Fan Club <br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel interviewed Betty MacDonald's family and friends and many other famous artists and writers. Wolfgang Hampel is also famous for his satirical poems and stories. <br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1904864089498525423-3855611450246419643?l=letiziamancino.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Betty MacDonald Fan Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15388942569315864610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1904864089498525423.post-17473649720425723162011-08-16T02:03:00.000-07:002011-08-16T02:05:01.181-07:00I'm Kirsten, <br /> <br />Betty MacDonald Fan Club Honor Member Letizia Mancino is going to share her exciting experiences. What sort of experencies am I talking about? <br /> <br />Wait and see. <br /> <br />Many greetings <br /> <br />your very happy Kirsten <br /> <br /> <br />Eva Vargas, Eva Vargas Fan Club, Eva Vargas Society, Künstlerin, Autorin, Komponistin, Sängerin, artist, author, composer, singer <br /><a href="http://evavargas.blogspot.com/">http://evavargas.blogspot.com/</a> <br /> <br />Wolfgang Hampel Founder of Betty MacDonald Fan Club and Betty MacDonald Society <br /><a href="http://wolfganghampel.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampel.blogspot.com/</a> <br /> <br />Wolfgang Hampel Society <br />Wolfgang Hampel, winner of first Betty MacDonald Memorial Award, author, journalist, artist, poet <br /> <br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/</a> <br /> <br />Wolfgang Hampel Fan Club <br /> <br />Wolfgang Hampel, interviewer of Betty MacDonald's family and friends and many other famous artists and writers. Wolfgang Hampel is also famous for his satirical poems and stories. <br /> <br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/</a> <br /> <br />Letizia Mancino's website <br />http://www.letizia-mancino.eu/ <br /> <br />Letizia Mancino, beloved artist and writer, Betty MacDonald Fan Club Honour Member <br /><a href="http://letiziamancino.blogspot.com/">http://letiziamancino.blogspot.com/</a> <br /> <br />Letizia Mancino's Homage a Betty MacDonald <br />http://www.letizia-mancino.eu/index.php?page=gallery <br /> <br />Hilde Domin Fan Club <br /><a href="http://hildedominfreundeskreis.blogspot.com/">http://hildedominfreundeskreis.blogspot.com/</a> <br /> <br />Monica Sone, author of Nisei Daughter, Betty MacDonald's friend, described as Kimi in The Plague and I, honour member of Betty MacDonald Fan Club and Betty MacDonald Society <br /><a href="http://monicasone.blogspot.com/">http://monicasone.blogspot.com/</a> <br /> <br />Monica Sone Society <br /><a href="http://monicasonesociety.blogspot.com/">http://monicasonesociety.blogspot.com/</a> <br /> <br />Monica Sone Fan Club <br /><a href="http://monicasonefanclub.blogspot.com/">http://monicasonefanclub.blogspot.com/</a> <br /> <br />Gwen Grant's website <br /> <br /><a href="http://www.gwengrant.co.uk/">http://www.gwengrant.co.uk/</a> <br /> <br />Gwen Grant, beloved writer and Betty MacDonald Fan Club Honour Member <br /> <br /><a href="http://gwengrantsociety.blogspot.com/">http://gwengrantsociety.blogspot.com/</a> <br /> <br /> <br />Alison Bard Burnett, Betty MacDonald's and Mary Bard's brilliant sister, beloved all over the world. Her very funny and witty interviews with Wolfgang Hampel about her famous sisters Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard are real treasures. <br /> <br /><a href="http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/">http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/</a> <br /> <br /> <br />Ma and Pa Kettle Society <br /><a href="http://maandpakettlesociety.blogspot.com/2010/05/betty-macdonalds-ma-and-pa-kettle.html">http://maandpakettlesociety.blogspot.com/2010/05/betty-macdonalds-ma-and-pa-kettle.html</a> <br /> <br />Betty MacDonald Fan Club <br /><a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bettymacdonald/">http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bettymacdonald/</a> <br /> <br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html</a> <br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html</a> <br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html</a> <br /> <br />Alison Bard Burnett, Betty MacDonald's and Mary Bard's brilliant sister, beloved all over the world. Her very funny and witty interviews with Wolfgang Hampel about her famous sisters Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard are real treasures. <br /><a href="http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/">http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/</a> <br /> <br />Darsie Beck Artist and writer of Your Essential Nature - A Practical Guide to Greater Creativity and Spiritual Harmony - nephew of authors Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard - Honour Member of Betty MacDonald Society and Fan Club <br /><a href="http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/">http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/</a> <br /> <br />Linde Lund created the Betty MacDonald, Monica Sone and Wolfgang Hampel Blogs <br /><a href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/15388942569315864610">http://www.blogger.com/profile/15388942569315864610</a> <br /> <br />Betty MacDonald Interviews on CD and DVD <br /> <br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html</a> <br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html</a> <br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html</a> <br /> <br />Betty MacDonald Community <br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldcommunity.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldcommunity.blogspot.com/</a> <br /> <br />You can find more info about our Betty MacDonald projects and events in the future. <br /> <br />Wolfgang Hampel, author of the Betty MacDonald Biography and winner of the first Betty MacDonald Memorial Award founded Betty MacDonald Fan Club and Society in 1983. We are the largest Betty MacDonald Fan Club in the world - with members in 30 countries. Join our wonderful international Betty MacDonald Community! <br />We have tons of fun! <br /> <br />Betty MacDonald - Fan Club of Betty MacDonald and Society of Betty MacDonald <br /><a href="http://bettymacdonald.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonald.blogspot.com/</a> <br /> <br />Betty MacDonald Fan Club <br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/</a> <br /> <br />Betty MacDonald Forum <br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldforum.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldforum.blogspot.com/</a> <br /> <br />Betty MacDonald Society <br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldsociety.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldsociety.blogspot.com/</a> <br /> <br />Mary Bard Jensen Society <br /><a href="http://marybardsociety.blogspot.com/">http://marybardsociety.blogspot.com/</a> <br /> <br />Alison Bard Burnett Fan Club and Society <br /><a href="http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/">http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/</a> <br /> <br />Nancy and Plum Fan Club <br /><a href="http://nancyandplumfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://nancyandplumfanclub.blogspot.com/</a> <br /> <br />Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle Fan Club <br /><a href="http://pigglewigglefanclub.blogspot.com/">http://pigglewigglefanclub.blogspot.com/</a> <br /> <br /> <br />Darsie Beck Artist and writer of Your Essential Nature - A Practical Guide to Greater Creativity and Spiritual Harmony - nephew of authors Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard - Honour Member of Betty MacDonald Society and Fan Club <br /><a href="http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/">http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/</a> <br /> <br />Wolfgang Hampel Founder of Betty MacDonald Fan Club and Betty MacDonald Society <br /><a href="http://wolfganghampel.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampel.blogspot.com/</a> <br /> <br />Wolfgang Hampel Society <br />Wolfgang Hampel, winner of first Betty MacDonald Memorial Award, author, journalist, artist, poet <br /> <br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/</a> <br /> <br />Wolfgang Hampel Fan Club <br /> <br />Wolfgang Hampel, interviewer of Betty MacDonald's family and friends and many other famous artists and writers. Wolfgang Hampel is also famous for his satirical poems and stories. <br /> <br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/</a> <br /> <br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/</a> <br /> <br />Wolfgang Hampel Fan Club <br /> <br />Wolfgang Hampel interviewed Betty MacDonald's family and friends and many other famous artists and writers. Wolfgang Hampel is also famous for his satirical poems and stories. <br /> <br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/</a> <br /> <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1904864089498525423-1747364972042572316?l=letiziamancino.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Betty MacDonald Fan Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15388942569315864610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1904864089498525423.post-5548010924343399712011-08-09T04:31:00.000-07:002011-08-09T04:33:37.226-07:00Hi folks, this is Anita with Eartha Kitt II, <br /> <br />Eartha and I are huge fans of Letizia Mancino's magical art. Eartha especially likes Letizia's cats. I love to see the islands. Letizia Mancino's tribute to Betty MacDonald is unique. <br /> <br />I hope I'll be able to read another of Letizia Mancino's essays in the future. I adore her italian style and kind of humor. <br /> <br />Yours, <br /> <br />Anita and Eartha Kitt II <br /> <br />Eva Vargas, Eva Vargas Fan Club, Eva Vargas Society, Künstlerin, Autorin, Komponistin, Sängerin, artist, author, composer, singer <br /><a href="http://evavargas.blogspot.com/">http://evavargas.blogspot.com/</a> <br /> <br />Wolfgang Hampel Founder of Betty MacDonald Fan Club and Betty MacDonald Society <br /><a href="http://wolfganghampel.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampel.blogspot.com/</a> <br /> <br />Wolfgang Hampel Society <br />Wolfgang Hampel, winner of first Betty MacDonald Memorial Award, author, journalist, artist, poet <br /> <br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/</a> <br /> <br />Wolfgang Hampel Fan Club <br /> <br />Wolfgang Hampel, interviewer of Betty MacDonald's family and friends and many other famous artists and writers. Wolfgang Hampel is also famous for his satirical poems and stories. <br /> <br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/</a> <br /> <br />Letizia Mancino's website <br />http://www.letizia-mancino.eu/ <br /> <br />Letizia Mancino, beloved artist and writer, Betty MacDonald Fan Club Honour Member <br /><a href="http://letiziamancino.blogspot.com/">http://letiziamancino.blogspot.com/</a> <br /> <br />Letizia Mancino's Homage a Betty MacDonald <br />http://www.letizia-mancino.eu/index.php?page=gallery <br /> <br />Hilde Domin Fan Club <br /><a href="http://hildedominfreundeskreis.blogspot.com/">http://hildedominfreundeskreis.blogspot.com/</a> <br /> <br />Monica Sone, author of Nisei Daughter, Betty MacDonald's friend, described as Kimi in The Plague and I, honour member of Betty MacDonald Fan Club and Betty MacDonald Society <br /><a href="http://monicasone.blogspot.com/">http://monicasone.blogspot.com/</a> <br /> <br />Monica Sone Society <br /><a href="http://monicasonesociety.blogspot.com/">http://monicasonesociety.blogspot.com/</a> <br /> <br />Monica Sone Fan Club <br /><a href="http://monicasonefanclub.blogspot.com/">http://monicasonefanclub.blogspot.com/</a> <br /> <br />Gwen Grant's website <br /> <br /><a href="http://www.gwengrant.co.uk/">http://www.gwengrant.co.uk/</a> <br /> <br />Gwen Grant, beloved writer and Betty MacDonald Fan Club Honour Member <br /> <br /><a href="http://gwengrantsociety.blogspot.com/">http://gwengrantsociety.blogspot.com/</a> <br /> <br /> <br />Alison Bard Burnett, Betty MacDonald's and Mary Bard's brilliant sister, beloved all over the world. Her very funny and witty interviews with Wolfgang Hampel about her famous sisters Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard are real treasures. <br /> <br /><a href="http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/">http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/</a> <br /> <br /> <br />Ma and Pa Kettle Society <br /><a href="http://maandpakettlesociety.blogspot.com/2010/05/betty-macdonalds-ma-and-pa-kettle.html">http://maandpakettlesociety.blogspot.com/2010/05/betty-macdonalds-ma-and-pa-kettle.html</a> <br /> <br />Betty MacDonald Fan Club <br /><a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bettymacdonald/">http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bettymacdonald/</a> <br /> <br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html</a> <br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html</a> <br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html</a> <br /> <br />Alison Bard Burnett, Betty MacDonald's and Mary Bard's brilliant sister, beloved all over the world. Her very funny and witty interviews with Wolfgang Hampel about her famous sisters Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard are real treasures. <br /><a href="http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/">http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/</a> <br /> <br />Darsie Beck Artist and writer of Your Essential Nature - A Practical Guide to Greater Creativity and Spiritual Harmony - nephew of authors Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard - Honour Member of Betty MacDonald Society and Fan Club <br /><a href="http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/">http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/</a> <br /> <br />Linde Lund created the Betty MacDonald, Monica Sone and Wolfgang Hampel Blogs <br /><a href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/15388942569315864610">http://www.blogger.com/profile/15388942569315864610</a> <br /> <br />Betty MacDonald Interviews on CD and DVD <br /> <br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html</a> <br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html</a> <br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html</a> <br /> <br />Betty MacDonald Community <br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldcommunity.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldcommunity.blogspot.com/</a> <br /> <br />You can find more info about our Betty MacDonald projects and events in the future. <br /> <br />Wolfgang Hampel, author of the Betty MacDonald Biography and winner of the first Betty MacDonald Memorial Award founded Betty MacDonald Fan Club and Society in 1983. We are the largest Betty MacDonald Fan Club in the world - with members in 30 countries. Join our wonderful international Betty MacDonald Community! <br />We have tons of fun! <br /> <br />Betty MacDonald - Fan Club of Betty MacDonald and Society of Betty MacDonald <br /><a href="http://bettymacdonald.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonald.blogspot.com/</a> <br /> <br />Betty MacDonald Fan Club <br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/</a> <br /> <br />Betty MacDonald Forum <br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldforum.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldforum.blogspot.com/</a> <br /> <br />Betty MacDonald Society <br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldsociety.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldsociety.blogspot.com/</a> <br /> <br />Mary Bard Jensen Society <br /><a href="http://marybardsociety.blogspot.com/">http://marybardsociety.blogspot.com/</a> <br /> <br />Alison Bard Burnett Fan Club and Society <br /><a href="http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/">http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/</a> <br /> <br />Nancy and Plum Fan Club <br /><a href="http://nancyandplumfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://nancyandplumfanclub.blogspot.com/</a> <br /> <br />Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle Fan Club <br /><a href="http://pigglewigglefanclub.blogspot.com/">http://pigglewigglefanclub.blogspot.com/</a> <br /> <br /> <br />Darsie Beck Artist and writer of Your Essential Nature - A Practical Guide to Greater Creativity and Spiritual Harmony - nephew of authors Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard - Honour Member of Betty MacDonald Society and Fan Club <br /><a href="http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/">http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/</a> <br /> <br />Wolfgang Hampel Founder of Betty MacDonald Fan Club and Betty MacDonald Society <br /><a href="http://wolfganghampel.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampel.blogspot.com/</a> <br /> <br />Wolfgang Hampel Society <br />Wolfgang Hampel, winner of first Betty MacDonald Memorial Award, author, journalist, artist, poet <br /> <br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/</a> <br /> <br />Wolfgang Hampel Fan Club <br /> <br />Wolfgang Hampel, interviewer of Betty MacDonald's family and friends and many other famous artists and writers. Wolfgang Hampel is also famous for his satirical poems and stories. <br /> <br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/</a> <br /> <br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/</a> <br /> <br />Wolfgang Hampel Fan Club <br /> <br />Wolfgang Hampel interviewed Betty MacDonald's family and friends and many other famous artists and writers. Wolfgang Hampel is also famous for his satirical poems and stories. <br /> <br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/</a> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1904864089498525423-554801092434339971?l=letiziamancino.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Betty MacDonald Fan Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15388942569315864610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1904864089498525423.post-70131968962768923272011-08-01T00:26:00.000-07:002011-08-01T00:27:33.071-07:00It's Siv,<br /><br />Today I visited Letizia Mancino's galleries. <br /><br />When I'm reading Betty MacDonald's descriptions of her cats and I'm looking at Letizia Mancino's cats and islands I can feel golden sunshine even on a very cloudy day. <br /><br />All my love to our international Betty MacDonald Fan Club Community,<br /><br />Siv <br /><br />Eva Vargas, Eva Vargas Fan Club, Eva Vargas Society, Künstlerin, Autorin, Komponistin, Sängerin, artist, author, composer, singer<br /><a href="http://evavargas.blogspot.com/">http://evavargas.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Founder of Betty MacDonald Fan Club and Betty MacDonald Society<br /><a href="http://wolfganghampel.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampel.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Society<br />Wolfgang Hampel, winner of first Betty MacDonald Memorial Award, author, journalist, artist, poet<br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Fan Club <br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel, interviewer of Betty MacDonald's family and friends and many other famous artists and writers. Wolfgang Hampel is also famous for his satirical poems and stories. <br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Letizia Mancino's website <br />http://www.letizia-mancino.eu/<br /><br />Letizia Mancino, beloved artist and writer, Betty MacDonald Fan Club Honour Member <br /><a href="http://letiziamancino.blogspot.com/">http://letiziamancino.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Letizia Mancino's Homage a Betty MacDonald <br />http://www.letizia-mancino.eu/index.php?page=gallery<br /><br />Hilde Domin Fan Club <br /><a href="http://hildedominfreundeskreis.blogspot.com/">http://hildedominfreundeskreis.blogspot.com/</a> <br /><br />Monica Sone, author of Nisei Daughter, Betty MacDonald's friend, described as Kimi in The Plague and I, honour member of Betty MacDonald Fan Club and Betty MacDonald Society<br /><a href="http://monicasone.blogspot.com/">http://monicasone.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Monica Sone Society<br /><a href="http://monicasonesociety.blogspot.com/">http://monicasonesociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Monica Sone Fan Club<br /><a href="http://monicasonefanclub.blogspot.com/">http://monicasonefanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Gwen Grant's website<br /><br /><a href="http://www.gwengrant.co.uk/">http://www.gwengrant.co.uk/</a><br /><br />Gwen Grant, beloved writer and Betty MacDonald Fan Club Honour Member <br /><br /><a href="http://gwengrantsociety.blogspot.com/">http://gwengrantsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /><br />Alison Bard Burnett, Betty MacDonald's and Mary Bard's brilliant sister, beloved all over the world. Her very funny and witty interviews with Wolfgang Hampel about her famous sisters Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard are real treasures.<br /><br /><a href="http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/">http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /><br />Ma and Pa Kettle Society <br /><a href="http://maandpakettlesociety.blogspot.com/2010/05/betty-macdonalds-ma-and-pa-kettle.html">http://maandpakettlesociety.blogspot.com/2010/05/betty-macdonalds-ma-and-pa-kettle.html</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Fan Club <br /><a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bettymacdonald/">http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bettymacdonald/</a><br /><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html</a><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html</a><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html</a><br /><br />Alison Bard Burnett, Betty MacDonald's and Mary Bard's brilliant sister, beloved all over the world. Her very funny and witty interviews with Wolfgang Hampel about her famous sisters Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard are real treasures.<br /><a href="http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/">http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Darsie Beck Artist and writer of Your Essential Nature - A Practical Guide to Greater Creativity and Spiritual Harmony - nephew of authors Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard - Honour Member of Betty MacDonald Society and Fan Club<br /><a href="http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/">http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Linde Lund created the Betty MacDonald, Monica Sone and Wolfgang Hampel Blogs<br /><a href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/15388942569315864610">http://www.blogger.com/profile/15388942569315864610</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Interviews on CD and DVD <br /><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html</a><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html</a><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Community <br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldcommunity.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldcommunity.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />You can find more info about our Betty MacDonald projects and events in the future.<br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel, author of the Betty MacDonald Biography and winner of the first Betty MacDonald Memorial Award founded Betty MacDonald Fan Club and Society in 1983. We are the largest Betty MacDonald Fan Club in the world - with members in 30 countries. Join our wonderful international Betty MacDonald Community! <br />We have tons of fun! <br /><br />Betty MacDonald - Fan Club of Betty MacDonald and Society of Betty MacDonald<br /><a href="http://bettymacdonald.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonald.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Fan Club<br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Forum<br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldforum.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldforum.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Society<br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldsociety.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Mary Bard Jensen Society<br /><a href="http://marybardsociety.blogspot.com/">http://marybardsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Alison Bard Burnett Fan Club and Society <br /><a href="http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/">http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Nancy and Plum Fan Club<br /><a href="http://nancyandplumfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://nancyandplumfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle Fan Club<br /><a href="http://pigglewigglefanclub.blogspot.com/">http://pigglewigglefanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /><br />Darsie Beck Artist and writer of Your Essential Nature - A Practical Guide to Greater Creativity and Spiritual Harmony - nephew of authors Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard - Honour Member of Betty MacDonald Society and Fan Club<br /><a href="http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/">http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Founder of Betty MacDonald Fan Club and Betty MacDonald Society<br /><a href="http://wolfganghampel.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampel.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Society<br />Wolfgang Hampel, winner of first Betty MacDonald Memorial Award, author, journalist, artist, poet<br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Fan Club <br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel, interviewer of Betty MacDonald's family and friends and many other famous artists and writers. Wolfgang Hampel is also famous for his satirical poems and stories. <br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Fan Club <br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel interviewed Betty MacDonald's family and friends and many other famous artists and writers. Wolfgang Hampel is also famous for his satirical poems and stories. <br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1904864089498525423-7013196896276892327?l=letiziamancino.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Betty MacDonald Fan Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15388942569315864610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1904864089498525423.post-12616339272370699682011-07-01T23:58:00.000-07:002011-07-01T23:59:53.176-07:00Hi this is Greta, also called No-Sports-Greta,<br /><br />Betty MacDonald Fan Club honor member, artist and writer Letizia Mancino shares her delightful story THE SECOND PARADISE. I'm one of Letizia Maninco's many devoted fans. <br /><br />Letizia Mancino sent this connecting piece to " The Second Paradise".<br /><br />DEFIANT AS A COCK<br /><br />Copyright 2011 by Letizia Mancino<br />All rights reserved <br /><br />That was how my friend Hilde Domin was, dear Betty! You would have liked her so much. She had also been in America. At that time you were a famous author but she was still unknown.<br /><br />-Did she love cats like you do?<br /><br />-Yes Betty, she sure did!! Otherwise how do you think she could have been a friend of mine?<br /><br />-Oh Letizia, don’t boast! Hilde was famous!<br /><br />-It’s all the same to me, Betty, whether a person is famous or not but that person must love animals<br /><br />-Why was she as defiant as a cock?<br /><br />-Well Betty, she was simply so!<br /><br />-Like a pregnant woman in my “Egg and I”?<br /><br />-No not so! Betty, Hilde was a whole farm!<br /><br />- A farm, how was that?<br /><br />- No Betty, Hilde was more! Almost a zoo! Even more. She was all the animals in the world!<br /><br />-You loved her very much.<br /><br />-As I love all animals. <br />You Betty, if I had known you, I would have loved you exactly so because you loved animals.<br /><br />-But as defiant as a cock from my Bob-farm!<br /><br />-Yes and no! (Hilde really loved this double form of answer). Listen Betty , I’ll tell you a story about how Hilde was. You would certainly have loved her. <br />I’ll call my story “The Second Paradise”. <br /><br />THE SECOND PARADISE<br /><br />Copyright by Letizia Mancino<br />All rights reserved <br /><br /><br />The Lord God, one day, met Adam in Paradise and saw him lying under a palm.<br /><br />And God spoke to him: Adam, my son, are you happy, are you content with Paradise ?<br /><br />Adam answered: Oh Lord, it is wonderful!<br /><br />And God said: But I will create a second Paradise and give you a wife.<br /><br />Adam answered: Oh Lord, that is wonderful!<br /><br />And God said: I will create the wife according to your wishes.<br /><br />And Adam stood under the palm and thought hard.<br /><br />And God said: Adam, are you ready?<br /><br />Adam answered: My wife should be as lively as a bird but she should not fly. She should swim like a goldfish but not be a fish….. She should be as playful as a cat but not catch mice….. She should be as busy as an ant but not so small.<br /><br />And God said: So shall she be: Like a bird, a goldfish, a cat, an ant…<br /><br />Adam answered: Oh Lord, that is wonderful, but she should be as faithful as a dog.<br /><br />And God asked: Adam, have you finished?<br /><br />Oh Lord, cried Adam. She should also be as delightful and gentle as a lamb and as defiant as a cock!<br /><br />….She should be as curious as a monkey and as pampered as a lapdog.<br /><br />And God said: So shall she be.<br /><br />And Adam said: My wife should be as courageous as a lion and as headstrong as a goat…<br /><br />And God said: So, like a bird, a goldfish, a cat, an ant, a dog, a lamb, a cock, a monkey, a lapdog, a lion, a goat… and slowly and surely he wished to begin creating…<br /><br />But Adam stretched himself under the palm and called:<br /><br />Lord, Lord, she should be as adaptable as a chameleon but not creep on four feet.<br /><br />She should have sparkling eyes like, like… real diamonds. She should be as fiery as a volcano<br /><br />But … she should have crystal-clear thoughts like a mountain spring.<br /><br />God, the Almighty, was speechless…<br /><br />And Adam spoke: Also she should be as quick as lightening…<br /><br />And God said: Man, have you finished????<br /><br />No, said Adam! She should be as strong as a horse, as long living as an elephant but as light as a butterfly!<br /><br />God found Adam’s thoughts were good and said: So, bird, goldfish, cat, ant, dog, lamb, cock, monkey, lapdog, lion, goat, chameleon, genuine diamonds, volcano, mountain spring, lightening, horse, elephant…. butterfly…<br /><br />God wished at last to begin creating her…<br /><br />Lord, called Adam… she should be as stable as steel, but as sweet as three graceful women in one…<br /><br />And God asked: Should she also be a poet?<br /><br />Yes, called Adam from under the palm…<br /><br />And God said: Adam have you finished?<br /><br />Lord, I wish that, in the second Paradise I shall be one and doubled: <br /><br />So God according to Adams last words created:<br /><br />HILDE PALM DOMIN<br /><br /> <br />Very best wishes<br /><br /><br />Letizia Mancino <br /><br /><br />Letizia Mancino is an outstanding writer and artist. <br />I know you will enjoy this very charming and witty story the same way I did! <br />Betty MacDonald Fan Club members will have the chance to read the story <br />"The Second Paradise" in other languages because there is lots of interest.<br /><br />Thanks a Million, dear Letiza Mancino! You made my day! <br /><br />As you know I'm not interested in Sports but in pets and excellent literature. <br />Betty MacDonald Fan Club founder Wolfgang Hampel is working on a Eva Vargas biography. I'd love to know: Did Eva Vargas like pets and cats? <br /><br />You can read my new story in Betty MacDonald Newsletter July. Don't be to critical, please. <br /><br />It's not a crime to dislike Sports. Betty MacDonald had the same feelings. <br /><br />There are many of us all over the world although my family is crazy about Sports. I'm not! <br /><br />Have a nice weekend!<br /><br />Yours,<br /><br />Greta <br /><br />Eva Vargas, Eva Vargas Fan Club, Eva Vargas Society, Künstlerin, Autorin, Komponistin, Sängerin, artist, author, composer, singer<br /><a href="http://evavargas.blogspot.com/">http://evavargas.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Founder of Betty MacDonald Fan Club and Betty MacDonald Society<br /><a href="http://wolfganghampel.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampel.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Society<br />Wolfgang Hampel, winner of first Betty MacDonald Memorial Award, author, journalist, artist, poet<br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Fan Club <br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel, interviewer of Betty MacDonald's family and friends and many other famous artists and writers. Wolfgang Hampel is also famous for his satirical poems and stories. <br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Letizia Mancino's website <br />http://www.letizia-mancino.eu/<br /><br />Letizia Mancino, beloved artist and writer, Betty MacDonald Fan Club Honour Member <br /><a href="http://letiziamancino.blogspot.com/">http://letiziamancino.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Letizia Mancino's Homage a Betty MacDonald <br />http://www.letizia-mancino.eu/index.php?page=gallery<br /><br />Hilde Domin Fan Club <br /><a href="http://hildedominfreundeskreis.blogspot.com/">http://hildedominfreundeskreis.blogspot.com/</a> <br /><br />Monica Sone, author of Nisei Daughter, Betty MacDonald's friend, described as Kimi in The Plague and I, honour member of Betty MacDonald Fan Club and Betty MacDonald Society<br /><a href="http://monicasone.blogspot.com/">http://monicasone.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Monica Sone Society<br /><a href="http://monicasonesociety.blogspot.com/">http://monicasonesociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Monica Sone Fan Club<br /><a href="http://monicasonefanclub.blogspot.com/">http://monicasonefanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Gwen Grant's website<br /><br /><a href="http://www.gwengrant.co.uk/">http://www.gwengrant.co.uk/</a><br /><br />Gwen Grant, beloved writer and Betty MacDonald Fan Club Honour Member <br /><br /><a href="http://gwengrantsociety.blogspot.com/">http://gwengrantsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /><br />Alison Bard Burnett, Betty MacDonald's and Mary Bard's brilliant sister, beloved all over the world. Her very funny and witty interviews with Wolfgang Hampel about her famous sisters Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard are real treasures.<br /><br /><a href="http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/">http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /><br />Ma and Pa Kettle Society <br /><a href="http://maandpakettlesociety.blogspot.com/2010/05/betty-macdonalds-ma-and-pa-kettle.html">http://maandpakettlesociety.blogspot.com/2010/05/betty-macdonalds-ma-and-pa-kettle.html</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Fan Club <br /><a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bettymacdonald/">http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bettymacdonald/</a><br /><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html</a><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html</a><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html</a><br /><br />Alison Bard Burnett, Betty MacDonald's and Mary Bard's brilliant sister, beloved all over the world. Her very funny and witty interviews with Wolfgang Hampel about her famous sisters Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard are real treasures.<br /><a href="http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/">http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Darsie Beck Artist and writer of Your Essential Nature - A Practical Guide to Greater Creativity and Spiritual Harmony - nephew of authors Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard - Honour Member of Betty MacDonald Society and Fan Club<br /><a href="http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/">http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Linde Lund created the Betty MacDonald, Monica Sone and Wolfgang Hampel Blogs<br /><a href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/15388942569315864610">http://www.blogger.com/profile/15388942569315864610</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Interviews on CD and DVD <br /><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html</a><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html</a><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Community <br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldcommunity.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldcommunity.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />You can find more info about our Betty MacDonald projects and events in the future.<br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel, author of the Betty MacDonald Biography and winner of the first Betty MacDonald Memorial Award founded Betty MacDonald Fan Club and Society in 1983. We are the largest Betty MacDonald Fan Club in the world - with members in 30 countries. Join our wonderful international Betty MacDonald Community! <br />We have tons of fun! <br /><br />Betty MacDonald - Fan Club of Betty MacDonald and Society of Betty MacDonald<br /><a href="http://bettymacdonald.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonald.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Fan Club<br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Forum<br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldforum.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldforum.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Society<br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldsociety.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Mary Bard Jensen Society<br /><a href="http://marybardsociety.blogspot.com/">http://marybardsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Alison Bard Burnett Fan Club and Society <br /><a href="http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/">http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Nancy and Plum Fan Club<br /><a href="http://nancyandplumfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://nancyandplumfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle Fan Club<br /><a href="http://pigglewigglefanclub.blogspot.com/">http://pigglewigglefanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /><br />Darsie Beck Artist and writer of Your Essential Nature - A Practical Guide to Greater Creativity and Spiritual Harmony - nephew of authors Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard - Honour Member of Betty MacDonald Society and Fan Club<br /><a href="http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/">http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Founder of Betty MacDonald Fan Club and Betty MacDonald Society<br /><a href="http://wolfganghampel.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampel.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Society<br />Wolfgang Hampel, winner of first Betty MacDonald Memorial Award, author, journalist, artist, poet<br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Fan Club <br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel, interviewer of Betty MacDonald's family and friends and many other famous artists and writers. Wolfgang Hampel is also famous for his satirical poems and stories. <br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Fan Club <br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel interviewed Betty MacDonald's family and friends and many other famous artists and writers. Wolfgang Hampel is also famous for his satirical poems and stories. <br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1904864089498525423-1261633927237069968?l=letiziamancino.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Betty MacDonald Fan Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15388942569315864610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1904864089498525423.post-82738171817555220982011-06-25T23:50:00.001-07:002011-06-25T23:52:07.397-07:00Good morning, I'm Sabrina<br /><br />We adore our brilliant Betty MacDonald Fan Club honor members.<br /> <br />Artist and writer Letizia Mancino shares a delightful story. She has so many fans. <br /><br />Betty MacDonald's friend and Betty MacDonald Fan Club honor member Monica Sone, described in Betty MacDonald's The plague and I as Kimi and author of Nisei Daughter, is delighted.......<br /><br />Have a nice weekend<br /><br />Sabrina <br /><br />Eva Vargas, Eva Vargas Fan Club, Eva Vargas Society, Künstlerin, Autorin, Komponistin, Sängerin, artist, author, composer, singer<br /><a href="http://evavargas.blogspot.com/">http://evavargas.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Founder of Betty MacDonald Fan Club and Betty MacDonald Society<br /><a href="http://wolfganghampel.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampel.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Society<br />Wolfgang Hampel, winner of first Betty MacDonald Memorial Award, author, journalist, artist, poet<br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Fan Club <br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel, interviewer of Betty MacDonald's family and friends and many other famous artists and writers. Wolfgang Hampel is also famous for his satirical poems and stories. <br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Letizia Mancino's website <br />http://www.letizia-mancino.eu/<br /><br />Letizia Mancino, beloved artist and writer, Betty MacDonald Fan Club Honour Member <br /><a href="http://letiziamancino.blogspot.com/">http://letiziamancino.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Letizia Mancino's Homage a Betty MacDonald <br />http://www.letizia-mancino.eu/index.php?page=gallery<br /><br />Hilde Domin Fan Club <br /><a href="http://hildedominfreundeskreis.blogspot.com/">http://hildedominfreundeskreis.blogspot.com/</a> <br /><br />Monica Sone, author of Nisei Daughter, Betty MacDonald's friend, described as Kimi in The Plague and I, honour member of Betty MacDonald Fan Club and Betty MacDonald Society<br /><a href="http://monicasone.blogspot.com/">http://monicasone.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Monica Sone Society<br /><a href="http://monicasonesociety.blogspot.com/">http://monicasonesociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Monica Sone Fan Club<br /><a href="http://monicasonefanclub.blogspot.com/">http://monicasonefanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Gwen Grant's website<br /><br /><a href="http://www.gwengrant.co.uk/">http://www.gwengrant.co.uk/</a><br /><br />Gwen Grant, beloved writer and Betty MacDonald Fan Club Honour Member <br /><br /><a href="http://gwengrantsociety.blogspot.com/">http://gwengrantsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /><br />Alison Bard Burnett, Betty MacDonald's and Mary Bard's brilliant sister, beloved all over the world. Her very funny and witty interviews with Wolfgang Hampel about her famous sisters Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard are real treasures.<br /><br /><a href="http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/">http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /><br />Ma and Pa Kettle Society <br /><a href="http://maandpakettlesociety.blogspot.com/2010/05/betty-macdonalds-ma-and-pa-kettle.html">http://maandpakettlesociety.blogspot.com/2010/05/betty-macdonalds-ma-and-pa-kettle.html</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Fan Club <br /><a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bettymacdonald/">http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bettymacdonald/</a><br /><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html</a><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html</a><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html</a><br /><br />Alison Bard Burnett, Betty MacDonald's and Mary Bard's brilliant sister, beloved all over the world. Her very funny and witty interviews with Wolfgang Hampel about her famous sisters Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard are real treasures.<br /><a href="http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/">http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Darsie Beck Artist and writer of Your Essential Nature - A Practical Guide to Greater Creativity and Spiritual Harmony - nephew of authors Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard - Honour Member of Betty MacDonald Society and Fan Club<br /><a href="http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/">http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Linde Lund created the Betty MacDonald, Monica Sone and Wolfgang Hampel Blogs<br /><a href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/15388942569315864610">http://www.blogger.com/profile/15388942569315864610</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Interviews on CD and DVD <br /><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html</a><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html</a><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Community <br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldcommunity.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldcommunity.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />You can find more info about our Betty MacDonald projects and events in the future.<br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel, author of the Betty MacDonald Biography and winner of the first Betty MacDonald Memorial Award founded Betty MacDonald Fan Club and Society in 1983. We are the largest Betty MacDonald Fan Club in the world - with members in 30 countries. Join our wonderful international Betty MacDonald Community! <br />We have tons of fun! <br /><br />Betty MacDonald - Fan Club of Betty MacDonald and Society of Betty MacDonald<br /><a href="http://bettymacdonald.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonald.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Fan Club<br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Forum<br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldforum.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldforum.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Society<br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldsociety.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Mary Bard Jensen Society<br /><a href="http://marybardsociety.blogspot.com/">http://marybardsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Alison Bard Burnett Fan Club and Society <br /><a href="http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/">http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Nancy and Plum Fan Club<br /><a href="http://nancyandplumfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://nancyandplumfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle Fan Club<br /><a href="http://pigglewigglefanclub.blogspot.com/">http://pigglewigglefanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /><br />Darsie Beck Artist and writer of Your Essential Nature - A Practical Guide to Greater Creativity and Spiritual Harmony - nephew of authors Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard - Honour Member of Betty MacDonald Society and Fan Club<br /><a href="http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/">http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Founder of Betty MacDonald Fan Club and Betty MacDonald Society<br /><a href="http://wolfganghampel.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampel.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Society<br />Wolfgang Hampel, winner of first Betty MacDonald Memorial Award, author, journalist, artist, poet<br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Fan Club <br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel, interviewer of Betty MacDonald's family and friends and many other famous artists and writers. Wolfgang Hampel is also famous for his satirical poems and stories. <br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Fan Club <br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel interviewed Betty MacDonald's family and friends and many other famous artists and writers. Wolfgang Hampel is also famous for his satirical poems and stories. <br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1904864089498525423-8273817181755522098?l=letiziamancino.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Betty MacDonald Fan Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15388942569315864610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1904864089498525423.post-64864691879406070542011-06-22T00:50:00.000-07:002011-06-22T00:51:20.040-07:00Hi this is Andi,<br /><br />Beloved Betty MacDonald Fan Club honor member Letizia Mancino is going to publish her very witty story very soon. <br /><br />Thank you so much, dear Letizia Mancio. You have so many fans from all over the world. <br /><br />I'm a fan too.<br /><br />Take care,<br /><br />Andi <br /><br />Eva Vargas, Eva Vargas Fan Club, Eva Vargas Society, Künstlerin, Autorin, Komponistin, Sängerin, artist, author, composer, singer<br /><a href="http://evavargas.blogspot.com/">http://evavargas.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Founder of Betty MacDonald Fan Club and Betty MacDonald Society<br /><a href="http://wolfganghampel.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampel.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Society<br />Wolfgang Hampel, winner of first Betty MacDonald Memorial Award, author, journalist, artist, poet<br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Fan Club <br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel, interviewer of Betty MacDonald's family and friends and many other famous artists and writers. Wolfgang Hampel is also famous for his satirical poems and stories. <br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Letizia Mancino's website <br />http://www.letizia-mancino.eu/<br /><br />Letizia Mancino, beloved artist and writer, Betty MacDonald Fan Club Honour Member <br /><a href="http://letiziamancino.blogspot.com/">http://letiziamancino.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Letizia Mancino's Homage a Betty MacDonald <br />http://www.letizia-mancino.eu/index.php?page=gallery<br /><br />Hilde Domin Fan Club <br /><a href="http://hildedominfreundeskreis.blogspot.com/">http://hildedominfreundeskreis.blogspot.com/</a> <br /><br />Monica Sone, author of Nisei Daughter, Betty MacDonald's friend, described as Kimi in The Plague and I, honour member of Betty MacDonald Fan Club and Betty MacDonald Society<br /><a href="http://monicasone.blogspot.com/">http://monicasone.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Monica Sone Society<br /><a href="http://monicasonesociety.blogspot.com/">http://monicasonesociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Monica Sone Fan Club<br /><a href="http://monicasonefanclub.blogspot.com/">http://monicasonefanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Gwen Grant's website<br /><br /><a href="http://www.gwengrant.co.uk/">http://www.gwengrant.co.uk/</a><br /><br />Gwen Grant, beloved writer and Betty MacDonald Fan Club Honour Member <br /><br /><a href="http://gwengrantsociety.blogspot.com/">http://gwengrantsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /><br />Alison Bard Burnett, Betty MacDonald's and Mary Bard's brilliant sister, beloved all over the world. Her very funny and witty interviews with Wolfgang Hampel about her famous sisters Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard are real treasures.<br /><br /><a href="http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/">http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /><br />Ma and Pa Kettle Society <br /><a href="http://maandpakettlesociety.blogspot.com/2010/05/betty-macdonalds-ma-and-pa-kettle.html">http://maandpakettlesociety.blogspot.com/2010/05/betty-macdonalds-ma-and-pa-kettle.html</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Fan Club <br /><a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bettymacdonald/">http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bettymacdonald/</a><br /><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html</a><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html</a><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html</a><br /><br />Alison Bard Burnett, Betty MacDonald's and Mary Bard's brilliant sister, beloved all over the world. Her very funny and witty interviews with Wolfgang Hampel about her famous sisters Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard are real treasures.<br /><a href="http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/">http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Darsie Beck Artist and writer of Your Essential Nature - A Practical Guide to Greater Creativity and Spiritual Harmony - nephew of authors Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard - Honour Member of Betty MacDonald Society and Fan Club<br /><a href="http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/">http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Linde Lund created the Betty MacDonald, Monica Sone and Wolfgang Hampel Blogs<br /><a href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/15388942569315864610">http://www.blogger.com/profile/15388942569315864610</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Interviews on CD and DVD <br /><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html</a><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html</a><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Community <br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldcommunity.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldcommunity.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />You can find more info about our Betty MacDonald projects and events in the future.<br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel, author of the Betty MacDonald Biography and winner of the first Betty MacDonald Memorial Award founded Betty MacDonald Fan Club and Society in 1983. We are the largest Betty MacDonald Fan Club in the world - with members in 30 countries. Join our wonderful international Betty MacDonald Community! <br />We have tons of fun! <br /><br />Betty MacDonald - Fan Club of Betty MacDonald and Society of Betty MacDonald<br /><a href="http://bettymacdonald.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonald.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Fan Club<br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Forum<br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldforum.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldforum.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Society<br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldsociety.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Mary Bard Jensen Society<br /><a href="http://marybardsociety.blogspot.com/">http://marybardsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Alison Bard Burnett Fan Club and Society <br /><a href="http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/">http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Nancy and Plum Fan Club<br /><a href="http://nancyandplumfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://nancyandplumfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle Fan Club<br /><a href="http://pigglewigglefanclub.blogspot.com/">http://pigglewigglefanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /><br />Darsie Beck Artist and writer of Your Essential Nature - A Practical Guide to Greater Creativity and Spiritual Harmony - nephew of authors Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard - Honour Member of Betty MacDonald Society and Fan Club<br /><a href="http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/">http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Founder of Betty MacDonald Fan Club and Betty MacDonald Society<br /><a href="http://wolfganghampel.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampel.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Society<br />Wolfgang Hampel, winner of first Betty MacDonald Memorial Award, author, journalist, artist, poet<br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Fan Club <br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel, interviewer of Betty MacDonald's family and friends and many other famous artists and writers. Wolfgang Hampel is also famous for his satirical poems and stories. <br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Fan Club <br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel interviewed Betty MacDonald's family and friends and many other famous artists and writers. Wolfgang Hampel is also famous for his satirical poems and stories. <br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1904864089498525423-6486469187940607054?l=letiziamancino.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Betty MacDonald Fan Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15388942569315864610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1904864089498525423.post-1339806375230482842011-06-16T01:41:00.000-07:002011-06-16T01:43:03.113-07:00I'm Amelie,<br /><br />It's a great feeling to be part of Betty MacDonald Fan Club. <br /><br />I hope Betty MacDonald Fan Club honor member Letizia Mancino will publish her new Hilde Domin story very soon. She is a great writer and artist. <br /><br />I'm sending my love to Betty MacDonald Memorial Award winner and Fan Club founder Wolfgang Hampel and our international Betty MacDonald Fan Club members in 30 countries and to our dear Betty MacDonald Fan Club honor members.<br /><br />Amelie<br /><br />Eva Vargas, Eva Vargas Fan Club, Eva Vargas Society, Künstlerin, Autorin, Komponistin, Sängerin, artist, author, composer, singer<br /><a href="http://evavargas.blogspot.com/">http://evavargas.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Founder of Betty MacDonald Fan Club and Betty MacDonald Society<br /><a href="http://wolfganghampel.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampel.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Society<br />Wolfgang Hampel, winner of first Betty MacDonald Memorial Award, author, journalist, artist, poet<br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Fan Club <br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel, interviewer of Betty MacDonald's family and friends and many other famous artists and writers. Wolfgang Hampel is also famous for his satirical poems and stories. <br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Letizia Mancino's website <br />http://www.letizia-mancino.eu/<br /><br />Letizia Mancino, beloved artist and writer, Betty MacDonald Fan Club Honour Member <br /><a href="http://letiziamancino.blogspot.com/">http://letiziamancino.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Letizia Mancino's Homage a Betty MacDonald <br />http://www.letizia-mancino.eu/index.php?page=gallery<br /><br />Hilde Domin Fan Club <br /><a href="http://hildedominfreundeskreis.blogspot.com/">http://hildedominfreundeskreis.blogspot.com/</a> <br /><br />Monica Sone, author of Nisei Daughter, Betty MacDonald's friend, described as Kimi in The Plague and I, honour member of Betty MacDonald Fan Club and Betty MacDonald Society<br /><a href="http://monicasone.blogspot.com/">http://monicasone.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Monica Sone Society<br /><a href="http://monicasonesociety.blogspot.com/">http://monicasonesociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Monica Sone Fan Club<br /><a href="http://monicasonefanclub.blogspot.com/">http://monicasonefanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Gwen Grant's website<br /><br /><a href="http://www.gwengrant.co.uk/">http://www.gwengrant.co.uk/</a><br /><br />Gwen Grant, beloved writer and Betty MacDonald Fan Club Honour Member <br /><br /><a href="http://gwengrantsociety.blogspot.com/">http://gwengrantsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /><br />Alison Bard Burnett, Betty MacDonald's and Mary Bard's brilliant sister, beloved all over the world. Her very funny and witty interviews with Wolfgang Hampel about her famous sisters Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard are real treasures.<br /><br /><a href="http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/">http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /><br />Ma and Pa Kettle Society <br /><a href="http://maandpakettlesociety.blogspot.com/2010/05/betty-macdonalds-ma-and-pa-kettle.html">http://maandpakettlesociety.blogspot.com/2010/05/betty-macdonalds-ma-and-pa-kettle.html</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Fan Club <br /><a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bettymacdonald/">http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bettymacdonald/</a><br /><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html</a><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html</a><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html</a><br /><br />Alison Bard Burnett, Betty MacDonald's and Mary Bard's brilliant sister, beloved all over the world. Her very funny and witty interviews with Wolfgang Hampel about her famous sisters Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard are real treasures.<br /><a href="http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/">http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Darsie Beck Artist and writer of Your Essential Nature - A Practical Guide to Greater Creativity and Spiritual Harmony - nephew of authors Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard - Honour Member of Betty MacDonald Society and Fan Club<br /><a href="http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/">http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Linde Lund created the Betty MacDonald, Monica Sone and Wolfgang Hampel Blogs<br /><a href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/15388942569315864610">http://www.blogger.com/profile/15388942569315864610</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Interviews on CD and DVD <br /><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html</a><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html</a><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Community <br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldcommunity.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldcommunity.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />You can find more info about our Betty MacDonald projects and events in the future.<br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel, author of the Betty MacDonald Biography and winner of the first Betty MacDonald Memorial Award founded Betty MacDonald Fan Club and Society in 1983. We are the largest Betty MacDonald Fan Club in the world - with members in 30 countries. Join our wonderful international Betty MacDonald Community! <br />We have tons of fun! <br /><br />Betty MacDonald - Fan Club of Betty MacDonald and Society of Betty MacDonald<br /><a href="http://bettymacdonald.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonald.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Fan Club<br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Forum<br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldforum.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldforum.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Society<br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldsociety.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Mary Bard Jensen Society<br /><a href="http://marybardsociety.blogspot.com/">http://marybardsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Alison Bard Burnett Fan Club and Society <br /><a href="http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/">http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Nancy and Plum Fan Club<br /><a href="http://nancyandplumfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://nancyandplumfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle Fan Club<br /><a href="http://pigglewigglefanclub.blogspot.com/">http://pigglewigglefanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /><br />Darsie Beck Artist and writer of Your Essential Nature - A Practical Guide to Greater Creativity and Spiritual Harmony - nephew of authors Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard - Honour Member of Betty MacDonald Society and Fan Club<br /><a href="http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/">http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Founder of Betty MacDonald Fan Club and Betty MacDonald Society<br /><a href="http://wolfganghampel.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampel.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Society<br />Wolfgang Hampel, winner of first Betty MacDonald Memorial Award, author, journalist, artist, poet<br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Fan Club <br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel, interviewer of Betty MacDonald's family and friends and many other famous artists and writers. Wolfgang Hampel is also famous for his satirical poems and stories. <br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Fan Club <br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel interviewed Betty MacDonald's family and friends and many other famous artists and writers. Wolfgang Hampel is also famous for his satirical poems and stories. <br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1904864089498525423-133980637523048284?l=letiziamancino.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Betty MacDonald Fan Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15388942569315864610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1904864089498525423.post-3730708142594245982011-05-11T08:46:00.000-07:002011-05-11T08:47:47.302-07:00Hi I'm Sabine,<br /><br /><br />Betty MacDonald honor member Letizia Mancino is going to share a great story in several languages with us. I'm one of Letizia Mancino's fans. She is an outstanding artist and writer.<br /><br />Bye for now,<br /><br />Sabine<br /><br />Eva Vargas, Eva Vargas Fan Club, Eva Vargas Society, Künstlerin, Autorin, Komponistin, Sängerin, artist, author, composer, singer<br /><a href="http://evavargas.blogspot.com/">http://evavargas.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Founder of Betty MacDonald Fan Club and Betty MacDonald Society<br /><a href="http://wolfganghampel.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampel.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Society<br />Wolfgang Hampel, winner of first Betty MacDonald Memorial Award, author, journalist, artist, poet<br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Fan Club <br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel, interviewer of Betty MacDonald's family and friends and many other famous artists and writers. Wolfgang Hampel is also famous for his satirical poems and stories. <br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Letizia Mancino's website <br />http://www.letizia-mancino.eu/<br /><br />Letizia Mancino, beloved artist and writer, Betty MacDonald Fan Club Honour Member <br /><a href="http://letiziamancino.blogspot.com/">http://letiziamancino.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Letizia Mancino's Homage a Betty MacDonald <br />http://www.letizia-mancino.eu/index.php?page=gallery<br /><br />Hilde Domin Fan Club <br /><a href="http://hildedominfreundeskreis.blogspot.com/">http://hildedominfreundeskreis.blogspot.com/</a> <br /><br />Monica Sone, author of Nisei Daughter, Betty MacDonald's friend, described as Kimi in The Plague and I, honour member of Betty MacDonald Fan Club and Betty MacDonald Society<br /><a href="http://monicasone.blogspot.com/">http://monicasone.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Monica Sone Society<br /><a href="http://monicasonesociety.blogspot.com/">http://monicasonesociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Monica Sone Fan Club<br /><a href="http://monicasonefanclub.blogspot.com/">http://monicasonefanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Gwen Grant's website<br /><br /><a href="http://www.gwengrant.co.uk/">http://www.gwengrant.co.uk/</a><br /><br />Gwen Grant, beloved writer and Betty MacDonald Fan Club Honour Member <br /><br /><a href="http://gwengrantsociety.blogspot.com/">http://gwengrantsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /><br />Alison Bard Burnett, Betty MacDonald's and Mary Bard's brilliant sister, beloved all over the world. Her very funny and witty interviews with Wolfgang Hampel about her famous sisters Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard are real treasures.<br /><br /><a href="http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/">http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /><br />Ma and Pa Kettle Society <br /><a href="http://maandpakettlesociety.blogspot.com/2010/05/betty-macdonalds-ma-and-pa-kettle.html">http://maandpakettlesociety.blogspot.com/2010/05/betty-macdonalds-ma-and-pa-kettle.html</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Fan Club <br /><a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bettymacdonald/">http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bettymacdonald/</a><br /><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html</a><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html</a><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html</a><br /><br />Alison Bard Burnett, Betty MacDonald's and Mary Bard's brilliant sister, beloved all over the world. Her very funny and witty interviews with Wolfgang Hampel about her famous sisters Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard are real treasures.<br /><a href="http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/">http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Darsie Beck Artist and writer of Your Essential Nature - A Practical Guide to Greater Creativity and Spiritual Harmony - nephew of authors Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard - Honour Member of Betty MacDonald Society and Fan Club<br /><a href="http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/">http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Linde Lund created the Betty MacDonald, Monica Sone and Wolfgang Hampel Blogs<br /><a href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/15388942569315864610">http://www.blogger.com/profile/15388942569315864610</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Interviews on CD and DVD <br /><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html</a><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html</a><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Community <br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldcommunity.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldcommunity.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />You can find more info about our Betty MacDonald projects and events in the future.<br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel, author of the Betty MacDonald Biography and winner of the first Betty MacDonald Memorial Award founded Betty MacDonald Fan Club and Society in 1983. We are the largest Betty MacDonald Fan Club in the world - with members in 30 countries. Join our wonderful international Betty MacDonald Community! <br />We have tons of fun! <br /><br />Betty MacDonald - Fan Club of Betty MacDonald and Society of Betty MacDonald<br /><a href="http://bettymacdonald.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonald.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Fan Club<br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Forum<br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldforum.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldforum.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Society<br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldsociety.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Mary Bard Jensen Society<br /><a href="http://marybardsociety.blogspot.com/">http://marybardsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Alison Bard Burnett Fan Club and Society <br /><a href="http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/">http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Nancy and Plum Fan Club<br /><a href="http://nancyandplumfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://nancyandplumfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle Fan Club<br /><a href="http://pigglewigglefanclub.blogspot.com/">http://pigglewigglefanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /><br />Darsie Beck Artist and writer of Your Essential Nature - A Practical Guide to Greater Creativity and Spiritual Harmony - nephew of authors Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard - Honour Member of Betty MacDonald Society and Fan Club<br /><a href="http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/">http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Founder of Betty MacDonald Fan Club and Betty MacDonald Society<br /><a href="http://wolfganghampel.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampel.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Society<br />Wolfgang Hampel, winner of first Betty MacDonald Memorial Award, author, journalist, artist, poet<br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Fan Club <br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel, interviewer of Betty MacDonald's family and friends and many other famous artists and writers. Wolfgang Hampel is also famous for his satirical poems and stories. <br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Fan Club <br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel interviewed Betty MacDonald's family and friends and many other famous artists and writers. Wolfgang Hampel is also famous for his satirical poems and stories. <br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1904864089498525423-373070814259424598?l=letiziamancino.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Betty MacDonald Fan Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15388942569315864610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1904864089498525423.post-72330231400965763122011-05-04T01:45:00.000-07:002011-05-04T01:47:45.983-07:00It's Sarah,<br /><br />Letizia Mancino's Betty MacDonald essay and Betty MacDonald Gallery are outstanding. <br />I enjoy her artwork every day! <br /><br />Love to you whereever you may be!<br /><br />Sarah <br /><br />Letizia Mancino's website <br />http://www.letizia-mancino.eu/<br /><br />Letizia Mancino, beloved artist and writer, Betty MacDonald Fan Club Honour Member <br /><a href="http://letiziamancino.blogspot.com/">http://letiziamancino.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Letizia Mancino's Homage a Betty MacDonald <br />http://www.letizia-mancino.eu/index.php?page=gallery<br /><br />Hilde Domin Fan Club <br /><a href="http://hildedominfreundeskreis.blogspot.com/">http://hildedominfreundeskreis.blogspot.com/</a> <br /><br />Monica Sone, author of Nisei Daughter, Betty MacDonald's friend, described as Kimi in The Plague and I, honour member of Betty MacDonald Fan Club and Betty MacDonald Society<br /><a href="http://monicasone.blogspot.com/">http://monicasone.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Monica Sone Society<br /><a href="http://monicasonesociety.blogspot.com/">http://monicasonesociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Monica Sone Fan Club<br /><a href="http://monicasonefanclub.blogspot.com/">http://monicasonefanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Gwen Grant's website<br /><br /><a href="http://www.gwengrant.co.uk/">http://www.gwengrant.co.uk/</a><br /><br />Gwen Grant, beloved writer and Betty MacDonald Fan Club Honour Member <br /><br /><a href="http://gwengrantsociety.blogspot.com/">http://gwengrantsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /><br />Alison Bard Burnett, Betty MacDonald's and Mary Bard's brilliant sister, beloved all over the world. Her very funny and witty interviews with Wolfgang Hampel about her famous sisters Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard are real treasures.<br /><br /><a href="http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/">http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /><br />Ma and Pa Kettle Society <br /><a href="http://maandpakettlesociety.blogspot.com/2010/05/betty-macdonalds-ma-and-pa-kettle.html">http://maandpakettlesociety.blogspot.com/2010/05/betty-macdonalds-ma-and-pa-kettle.html</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Fan Club <br /><a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bettymacdonald/">http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bettymacdonald/</a><br /><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html</a><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html</a><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html</a><br /><br />Alison Bard Burnett, Betty MacDonald's and Mary Bard's brilliant sister, beloved all over the world. Her very funny and witty interviews with Wolfgang Hampel about her famous sisters Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard are real treasures.<br /><a href="http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/">http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Darsie Beck Artist and writer of Your Essential Nature - A Practical Guide to Greater Creativity and Spiritual Harmony - nephew of authors Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard - Honour Member of Betty MacDonald Society and Fan Club<br /><a href="http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/">http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Linde Lund created the Betty MacDonald, Monica Sone and Wolfgang Hampel Blogs<br /><a href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/15388942569315864610">http://www.blogger.com/profile/15388942569315864610</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Interviews on CD and DVD <br /><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html</a><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html</a><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Community <br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldcommunity.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldcommunity.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />You can find more info about our Betty MacDonald projects and events in the future.<br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel, author of the Betty MacDonald Biography and winner of the first Betty MacDonald Memorial Award founded Betty MacDonald Fan Club and Society in 1983. We are the largest Betty MacDonald Fan Club in the world - with members in 30 countries. Join our wonderful international Betty MacDonald Community! <br />We have tons of fun! <br /><br />Betty MacDonald - Fan Club of Betty MacDonald and Society of Betty MacDonald<br /><a href="http://bettymacdonald.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonald.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Fan Club<br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Forum<br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldforum.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldforum.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Society<br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldsociety.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Mary Bard Jensen Society<br /><a href="http://marybardsociety.blogspot.com/">http://marybardsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Alison Bard Burnett Fan Club and Society <br /><a href="http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/">http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Nancy and Plum Fan Club<br /><a href="http://nancyandplumfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://nancyandplumfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle Fan Club<br /><a href="http://pigglewigglefanclub.blogspot.com/">http://pigglewigglefanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /><br />Darsie Beck Artist and writer of Your Essential Nature - A Practical Guide to Greater Creativity and Spiritual Harmony - nephew of authors Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard - Honour Member of Betty MacDonald Society and Fan Club<br /><a href="http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/">http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Founder of Betty MacDonald Fan Club and Betty MacDonald Society<br /><a href="http://wolfganghampel.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampel.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Society<br />Wolfgang Hampel, winner of first Betty MacDonald Memorial Award, author, journalist, artist, poet<br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Fan Club <br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel, interviewer of Betty MacDonald's family and friends and many other famous artists and writers. Wolfgang Hampel is also famous for his satirical poems and stories. <br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Fan Club <br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel interviewed Betty MacDonald's family and friends and many other famous artists and writers. Wolfgang Hampel is also famous for his satirical poems and stories. <br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1904864089498525423-7233023140096576312?l=letiziamancino.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Betty MacDonald Fan Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15388942569315864610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1904864089498525423.post-69294343735131640572011-04-20T23:48:00.000-07:002011-04-21T00:23:42.999-07:00Hi this is Gerit, <br /><br />Betty MacDonald Fan Club Honor Member Letizia Mancino celebrates her birthday.<br />We are so happy and proud to have Letizia Mancino with us. <br />Read this, please. I'm very impressed. What an amazing writer and artist!<br /><br />Italian, born in Rome/Italy <br />Study of Architecture (University “La Sapienza”, Rome) <br />State approbation as Architect <br />Further studies at the UNESCO –ICCROM International Center for Conservation and Restauration of Monuments, Rome <br />Professional work in Rome (Studio ARCH): Architectural/artistic designs: e.g. for Royal Family of Saudi-Arabia <br />1983: Sojourn in the United States (California) <br />Lives since October 1983 in Heidelberg, Germany <br />Professional work as architect (Studio Schroeder – Stichs): Designs for restauration of monuments of Heidelberg University; interior designs for Penta-Hotel Heidelberg (Mariott); private clients; artistic design of the Exhibition ‘Bibliotheca Palatina’ (1986), in honor of the 600th anniversary of Heidelberg University <br />Since 1988 work as free architect and artist <br />Artististic designs for the exhibition ‘Codex Manesse’, University Library Heidelberg (1988) <br />Since 1991 Numerous exhibitions of her own paintings, e.g.: University Library Heidelberg; Deutsche Hochschule für Verwaltungswissenschaften Speyer; Deutsche Bank Chemnitz; Konrad-Adenauer-Foundation Mainz; <br />Permanent Exhibitions and Loans: University Library Heidelberg; Castle Coblence; Cathedral of Speyer; Engelhorn - Reiss Museums(Mannheim); Jackson Laboratory (Bar Harbor, Maine) <br />Since 1992 President of Goethe Society Heidelberg; design and organization of cultural meetings, e.g. on Goethe’s theory of colors; on social and philosophical aspects of stem cell research and gene therapy; state and religion; perspectives of the life sciences. <br /> <br />Betty MacDonald Fan Club Honor Member Letizia Mancino created a magical gallery - Hommage a Betty MacDonald.<br />We are so delighted. Letizia's artwork is fascinating. We got so many mails from all over the world especially from Japan. Thanks a Million for doing this! <br /><br />We enjoyed Letizia Mancino's very witty and excellent Betty MacDonald essay very much. <br />The international Betty MacDonald Fans are very grateful and happy because it has been published in several languages. What a gift! <br /><br />One of Letizia's many fans is our one and only Betty MacDonald Memorial Award winner and Betty MacDonald Fan Club founder - Wolfgang Hampel - who adores Letizia Mancino's artwork and books. It doesn't surprise us at all. <br /><br />Thank you so much for creating this magical Hommage a Betty MacDonald. <br /><br />Letizia Mancino:<br /><br />I love islands in North America: Though I know only the island „Mount Desert“ in Maine and not the island at the Pacific Coast – Betty MacDonald's Vashon Island is near Seattle – however things seem to me to be very similar: Magic landscape, cosmic influences and thousands of small odd bits of land swimming in the wide ocean. Can they really swim? It looks as if they were wearing a life jacket around the lushgreen of the woods...<br /><br />What a lady! <br /><br />Happy birthday dear Letizia Mancino! <br /><br />Have the most wonderful birthday ever.<br /><br />Gerit <br /><br /><br />Letizia Mancino beloved artist and writer, Betty MacDonald Fan Club Honour Member <br /><br /><a href="http://letiziamancino.blogspot.com/">http://letiziamancino.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Letizia Mancino's website <br />http://www.letizia-mancino.eu/<br /><br />Letizia Mancino's Homage a Betty MacDonald <br />http://www.letizia-mancino.eu/index.php?page=gallery<br /><br />Eva Vargas, Eva Vargas Fan Club, Eva Vargas Society, Künstlerin, Autorin, Komponistin, Sängerin, artist, author, composer, singer<br /><a href="http://evavargas.blogspot.com/">http://evavargas.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Hilde Domin Fan Club <br /><a href="http://hildedominfreundeskreis.blogspot.com/">http://hildedominfreundeskreis.blogspot.com/</a> <br /><br />Monica Sone, author of Nisei Daughter, Betty MacDonald's friend, described as Kimi in The Plague and I, honour member of Betty MacDonald Fan Club and Betty MacDonald Society<br /><a href="http://monicasone.blogspot.com/">http://monicasone.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Monica Sone Society<br /><a href="http://monicasonesociety.blogspot.com/">http://monicasonesociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Monica Sone Fan Club<br /><a href="http://monicasonefanclub.blogspot.com/">http://monicasonefanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Gwen Grant's website<br /><br /><a href="http://www.gwengrant.co.uk/">http://www.gwengrant.co.uk/</a><br /><br />Gwen Grant, beloved writer and Betty MacDonald Fan Club Honour Member <br /><br /><a href="http://gwengrantsociety.blogspot.com/">http://gwengrantsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /><br />Alison Bard Burnett, Betty MacDonald's and Mary Bard's brilliant sister, beloved all over the world. Her very funny and witty interviews with Wolfgang Hampel about her famous sisters Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard are real treasures.<br /><br /><a href="http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/">http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /><br />Ma and Pa Kettle Society <br /><a href="http://maandpakettlesociety.blogspot.com/2010/05/betty-macdonalds-ma-and-pa-kettle.html">http://maandpakettlesociety.blogspot.com/2010/05/betty-macdonalds-ma-and-pa-kettle.html</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Fan Club <br /><a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bettymacdonald/">http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bettymacdonald/</a><br /><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html</a><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html</a><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html</a><br /><br />Alison Bard Burnett, Betty MacDonald's and Mary Bard's brilliant sister, beloved all over the world. Her very funny and witty interviews with Wolfgang Hampel about her famous sisters Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard are real treasures.<br /><a href="http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/">http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Darsie Beck Artist and writer of Your Essential Nature - A Practical Guide to Greater Creativity and Spiritual Harmony - nephew of authors Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard - Honour Member of Betty MacDonald Society and Fan Club<br /><a href="http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/">http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Linde Lund created the Betty MacDonald, Monica Sone and Wolfgang Hampel Blogs<br /><a href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/15388942569315864610">http://www.blogger.com/profile/15388942569315864610</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Interviews on CD and DVD <br /><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html</a><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html</a><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Community <br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldcommunity.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldcommunity.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />You can find more info about our Betty MacDonald projects and events in the future.<br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel, author of the Betty MacDonald Biography and winner of the first Betty MacDonald Memorial Award founded Betty MacDonald Fan Club and Society in 1983. We are the largest Betty MacDonald Fan Club in the world - with members in 30 countries. Join our wonderful international Betty MacDonald Community! <br />We have tons of fun! <br /><br />Betty MacDonald - Fan Club of Betty MacDonald and Society of Betty MacDonald<br /><a href="http://bettymacdonald.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonald.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Fan Club<br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Forum<br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldforum.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldforum.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Society<br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldsociety.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Mary Bard Jensen Society<br /><a href="http://marybardsociety.blogspot.com/">http://marybardsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Alison Bard Burnett Fan Club and Society <br /><a href="http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/">http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Nancy and Plum Fan Club<br /><a href="http://nancyandplumfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://nancyandplumfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle Fan Club<br /><a href="http://pigglewigglefanclub.blogspot.com/">http://pigglewigglefanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /><br />Darsie Beck Artist and writer of Your Essential Nature - A Practical Guide to Greater Creativity and Spiritual Harmony - nephew of authors Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard - Honour Member of Betty MacDonald Society and Fan Club<br /><a href="http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/">http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Founder of Betty MacDonald Fan Club and Betty MacDonald Society<br /><a href="http://wolfganghampel.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampel.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Society<br />Wolfgang Hampel, winner of first Betty MacDonald Memorial Award, author, journalist, artist, poet<br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Fan Club <br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel, interviewer of Betty MacDonald's family and friends and many other famous artists and writers. Wolfgang Hampel is also famous for his satirical poems and stories. <br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Fan Club <br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel interviewed Betty MacDonald's family and friends and many other famous artists and writers. Wolfgang Hampel is also famous for his satirical poems and stories. <br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /> <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /> <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Monica Sone, author of Nisei Daughter, Betty MacDonald's friend, described as Kimi in The Plague and I, honour member of Betty MacDonald Fan Club and Betty MacDonald Society<br /><a href="http://monicasone.blogspot.com/">http://monicasone.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Monica Sone Society<br /><a href="http://monicasonesociety.blogspot.com/">http://monicasonesociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Monica Sone Fan Club<br /><a href="http://monicasonefanclub.blogspot.com/">http://monicasonefanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Gwen Grant's website<br /><br /><a href="http://www.gwengrant.co.uk/">http://www.gwengrant.co.uk/</a><br /><br />Gwen Grant, beloved writer and Betty MacDonald Fan Club Honour Member <br /><br /><a href="http://gwengrantsociety.blogspot.com/">http://gwengrantsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /><br />Alison Bard Burnett, Betty MacDonald's and Mary Bard's brilliant sister, beloved all over the world. Her very funny and witty interviews with Wolfgang Hampel about her famous sisters Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard are real treasures.<br /><br /><a href="http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/">http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Founder of Betty MacDonald Fan Club and Betty MacDonald Society<br /><a href="http://wolfganghampel.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampel.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Society<br />Wolfgang Hampel, winner of first Betty MacDonald Memorial Award, author, journalist, artist, poet<br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Fan Club <br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel interviewed Betty MacDonald's family and friends and many other famous artists and writers. Wolfgang Hampel is also famous for his satirical poems and stories. <br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /><br />Alison Bard Burnett, Betty MacDonald's and Mary Bard's brilliant sister, beloved all over the world. Her very funny and witty interviews with Wolfgang Hampel about her famous sisters Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard are real treasures.<br /><br /><a href="http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/">http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Ma and Pa Kettle Society <br /><a href="http://maandpakettlesociety.blogspot.com/2010/05/betty-macdonalds-ma-and-pa-kettle.html">http://maandpakettlesociety.blogspot.com/2010/05/betty-macdonalds-ma-and-pa-kettle.html</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Fan Club <br /><a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bettymacdonald/">http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bettymacdonald/</a><br /><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html</a><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html</a><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html</a><br /><br />Alison Bard Burnett, Betty MacDonald's and Mary Bard's brilliant sister, beloved all over the world. Her very funny and witty interviews with Wolfgang Hampel about her famous sisters Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard are real treasures.<br /><a href="http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/">http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Darsie Beck Artist and writer of Your Essential Nature - A Practical Guide to Greater Creativity and Spiritual Harmony - nephew of authors Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard - Honour Member of Betty MacDonald Society and Fan Club<br /><a href="http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/">http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Linde Lund created the Betty MacDonald, Monica Sone and Wolfgang Hampel Blogs<br /><a href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/15388942569315864610">http://www.blogger.com/profile/15388942569315864610</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Interviews on CD and DVD <br /><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html</a><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html</a><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Community <br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldcommunity.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldcommunity.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />You can find more info about our Betty MacDonald projects and events in the future.<br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel, author of the Betty MacDonald Biography and winner of the first Betty MacDonald Memorial Award founded Betty MacDonald Fan Club and Society in 1983. We are the largest Betty MacDonald Fan Club in the world - with members in 26 countries. Join our wonderful international Betty MacDonald Community! <br />We have tons of fun! <br /><br />Betty MacDonald - Fan Club of Betty MacDonald and Society of Betty MacDonald<br /><a href="http://bettymacdonald.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonald.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Fan Club<br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Forum<br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldforum.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldforum.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Society<br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldsociety.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Mary Bard Jensen Society<br /><a href="http://marybardsociety.blogspot.com/">http://marybardsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Alison Bard Burnett Fan Club and Society <br /><a href="http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/">http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Nancy and Plum Fan Club<br /><a href="http://nancyandplumfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://nancyandplumfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle Fan Club<br /><a href="http://pigglewigglefanclub.blogspot.com/">http://pigglewigglefanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /><br />Darsie Beck Artist and writer of Your Essential Nature - A Practical Guide to Greater Creativity and Spiritual Harmony - nephew of authors Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard - Honour Member of Betty MacDonald Society and Fan Club<br /><a href="http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/">http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Founder of Betty MacDonald Fan Club and Betty MacDonald Society<br /><a href="http://wolfganghampel.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampel.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Society<br />Wolfgang Hampel, winner of first Betty MacDonald Memorial Award, author, journalist, artist, poet<br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Fan Club <br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel, interviewer of Betty MacDonald's family and friends and many other famous artists and writers. Wolfgang Hampel is also famous for his satirical poems and stories. <br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1904864089498525423-6929434373513164057?l=letiziamancino.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Betty MacDonald Fan Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15388942569315864610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1904864089498525423.post-33168858193987985122011-04-08T01:58:00.001-07:002011-04-08T02:00:15.160-07:00Hi this is Ina,<br /><br />Betty MacDonald Fans from five continents enjoy Letizia Mancino's Betty MacDonald essay so much. <br /><br />Thank you so much dear Letizia Mancino.<br /><br />You create outstanding global art and literature for our Betty MacDonald Fans around the world.<br /><br />We got many very grateful mails from all over - especially from Japan.<br /><br />Speaking of Japan we 'd like to share some mails with you.<br /><br /><br />Strath Shepard, Don Woodfin's grandchild ( Don Woodfin was a very good friend of Betty MacDonald and her family ) see also Don Woodfin's son, famous artist Perry Woodfin, who is the author of a beloved Betty MacDonald poem<br /><br />The disaster in Japan is heartbreaking – our whole family sends its very best wishes to everyone there. The Pacific Northwest is culturally so influenced by Japan and our hearts are with them in this time of tragedy, as always. <br /><br />It's a very small thing but I posted this song on my blog a few weeks ago – the American folk singer Odetta's version of the traditional Japanese song "Sakura."<br />http://pacific-standard.blogspot.com/2011/03/blog-post.html<br /><br />I hope all is well with you, much love from Seattle.<br /><br />Strath<br /><br /><br />Lorinda, Washington State:<br /><br />Indeed, we feel sad for the people of Japan. First Christchurch, New Zealand, and now Japan. We have friends in Christchurch and were glad to hear from them that they are safe. The earthquake and tsunami in Japan did so much more damage, though. We have been reading about it in the papers daily, and things just seem to keep getting worse. Japan, especially the north part, seems to be such a beautiful place, although I've never been there. We recently watched a TV program where a professional photographer named Art Wolfe took a number of absolutely amazing photos of the hot springs in the north with the red-faced monkeys posing in the water, and photos of a Japanese monastery in winter. It all looked so beautiful and peaceful. We enjoy many aspects the Japanese culture that we have observed; particularly the devotion to their elders, the beautiful tea ceremonies, exquisite gardens that have such a peaceful feel to them, and the simplicity of Japanese interior design. When you visit Hawaii, it's where East meets West. We're all guests together in that beautiful tropical paradise - those from the East and from the West. Hawaii is a great place where they manage to seamlessly blend both Asian and western cultures together. There are also quite a few Asian people in the Seattle area. It is a culture that I can very easily embrace.<br /><br />Best wishes,<br /><br />Lorinda<br /><br />Dear Betty MacDonald Fans from all over the world, thank you so much for outstanding support. <br /><br /><br />Wishing you a good time!<br /><br />Yours,<br /><br />Ina <br /><br />Eva Vargas, Eva Vargas Fan Club, Eva Vargas Society, Künstlerin, Autorin, Komponistin, Sängerin, artist, author, composer, singer<br /><a href="http://evavargas.blogspot.com/">http://evavargas.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Founder of Betty MacDonald Fan Club and Betty MacDonald Society<br /><a href="http://wolfganghampel.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampel.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Society<br />Wolfgang Hampel, winner of first Betty MacDonald Memorial Award, author, journalist, artist, poet<br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Fan Club <br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel, interviewer of Betty MacDonald's family and friends and many other famous artists and writers. Wolfgang Hampel is also famous for his satirical poems and stories. <br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Letizia Mancino's website <br />http://www.letizia-mancino.eu/<br /><br />Letizia Mancino, beloved artist and writer, Betty MacDonald Fan Club Honour Member <br /><a href="http://letiziamancino.blogspot.com/">http://letiziamancino.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Letizia Mancino's Homage a Betty MacDonald <br />http://www.letizia-mancino.eu/index.php?page=gallery<br /><br />Hilde Domin Fan Club <br /><a href="http://hildedominfreundeskreis.blogspot.com/">http://hildedominfreundeskreis.blogspot.com/</a> <br /><br />Monica Sone, author of Nisei Daughter, Betty MacDonald's friend, described as Kimi in The Plague and I, honour member of Betty MacDonald Fan Club and Betty MacDonald Society<br /><a href="http://monicasone.blogspot.com/">http://monicasone.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Monica Sone Society<br /><a href="http://monicasonesociety.blogspot.com/">http://monicasonesociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Monica Sone Fan Club<br /><a href="http://monicasonefanclub.blogspot.com/">http://monicasonefanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Gwen Grant's website<br /><br /><a href="http://www.gwengrant.co.uk/">http://www.gwengrant.co.uk/</a><br /><br />Gwen Grant, beloved writer and Betty MacDonald Fan Club Honour Member <br /><br /><a href="http://gwengrantsociety.blogspot.com/">http://gwengrantsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /><br />Alison Bard Burnett, Betty MacDonald's and Mary Bard's brilliant sister, beloved all over the world. Her very funny and witty interviews with Wolfgang Hampel about her famous sisters Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard are real treasures.<br /><br /><a href="http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/">http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /><br />Ma and Pa Kettle Society <br /><a href="http://maandpakettlesociety.blogspot.com/2010/05/betty-macdonalds-ma-and-pa-kettle.html">http://maandpakettlesociety.blogspot.com/2010/05/betty-macdonalds-ma-and-pa-kettle.html</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Fan Club <br /><a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bettymacdonald/">http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bettymacdonald/</a><br /><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html</a><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html</a><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html</a><br /><br />Alison Bard Burnett, Betty MacDonald's and Mary Bard's brilliant sister, beloved all over the world. Her very funny and witty interviews with Wolfgang Hampel about her famous sisters Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard are real treasures.<br /><a href="http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/">http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Darsie Beck Artist and writer of Your Essential Nature - A Practical Guide to Greater Creativity and Spiritual Harmony - nephew of authors Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard - Honour Member of Betty MacDonald Society and Fan Club<br /><a href="http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/">http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Linde Lund created the Betty MacDonald, Monica Sone and Wolfgang Hampel Blogs<br /><a href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/15388942569315864610">http://www.blogger.com/profile/15388942569315864610</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Interviews on CD and DVD <br /><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html</a><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html</a><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Community <br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldcommunity.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldcommunity.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />You can find more info about our Betty MacDonald projects and events in the future.<br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel, author of the Betty MacDonald Biography and winner of the first Betty MacDonald Memorial Award founded Betty MacDonald Fan Club and Society in 1983. We are the largest Betty MacDonald Fan Club in the world - with members in 30 countries. Join our wonderful international Betty MacDonald Community! <br />We have tons of fun! <br /><br />Betty MacDonald - Fan Club of Betty MacDonald and Society of Betty MacDonald<br /><a href="http://bettymacdonald.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonald.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Fan Club<br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Forum<br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldforum.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldforum.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Society<br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldsociety.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Mary Bard Jensen Society<br /><a href="http://marybardsociety.blogspot.com/">http://marybardsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Alison Bard Burnett Fan Club and Society <br /><a href="http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/">http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Nancy and Plum Fan Club<br /><a href="http://nancyandplumfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://nancyandplumfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle Fan Club<br /><a href="http://pigglewigglefanclub.blogspot.com/">http://pigglewigglefanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /><br />Darsie Beck Artist and writer of Your Essential Nature - A Practical Guide to Greater Creativity and Spiritual Harmony - nephew of authors Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard - Honour Member of Betty MacDonald Society and Fan Club<br /><a href="http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/">http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Founder of Betty MacDonald Fan Club and Betty MacDonald Society<br /><a href="http://wolfganghampel.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampel.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Society<br />Wolfgang Hampel, winner of first Betty MacDonald Memorial Award, author, journalist, artist, poet<br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Fan Club <br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel, interviewer of Betty MacDonald's family and friends and many other famous artists and writers. Wolfgang Hampel is also famous for his satirical poems and stories. <br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Fan Club <br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel interviewed Betty MacDonald's family and friends and many other famous artists and writers. Wolfgang Hampel is also famous for his satirical poems and stories. <br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1904864089498525423-3316885819398798512?l=letiziamancino.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Betty MacDonald Fan Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15388942569315864610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1904864089498525423.post-16186049874712992432011-03-26T02:49:00.001-07:002011-03-26T02:50:54.277-07:00I'm Andrea <br /><br />Let's celebrate Betty MacDonald's birthday. <br /><br /> Betty MacDonald Fan Club proudly presents: <br /> <br />The amazing, very witty, charming, intelligent story written by our brilliant <br />new Betty MacDonald Fan Club Honor Member, artist, writer and President of Goethe Society, Letizia Mancino. <br /><br />As we have so many international Betty MacDonald Fans we are very happy to offer you Letizia Mancino's story in italian and german language. <br /><br />Greetings,<br /><br />Andrea <br /> <br /> Ein Katzensprung nach Amerika<br /><br /> mit Betty MacDonald<br /><br /> Copyright 2011 by Letizia Mancino<br /> All rights reserved <br /><br />Oh Betty, ich liebe Dich! Deine Bücher „Betty kann alles“ und „Die Insel und ich“ sind wirklich toll! <br /><br />Ich nehme sie in die Hand und mit einem Katzensprung bin ich gleich in Amerika! <br /><br />Kolumbus und das Ei: Die große Entdeckung! Dein Bestseller „Das Ei und Ich“ die größte Entdeckung. Und Du und ich! Ich kenne Amerika: Es stimmt was Du schreibst:<br /><br />So ist Amerika: Haargenau! Nein, Federgenau! Die Landschaft und die Leidenschaft: <br /><br />Kennst Du das Land wo die Pistolen blühen? Brava, Betty, Du beschreibst die Amerikaner plastisch, echt, unausstehlich, hingepinselt auf Papier. Ob ich gern deine Werke lese? Lesen ist kein Ausdruck! Ich kann sogar alles hören und sehen: Natur, Kultur, Subkultur. Amerika hat sich kaum verändert! Ach, die kühlen Amerikaner! Kalkül, Börse, Wall- Street, die Finanz-Krise (schon damals 1930), die Zocker, die Bankrotte der Firmen! Das Wimmeln von Schlawinern und Betrügern. Leute ohne Geld. Verzweiflung und Hunger! Ein schrecklicher „Worst Case“ (als ich noch kaum englisch konnte, dachte ich, es sei Wurst mit Käse!)<br /><br />Doch wie beeindruckend ist die Anpassungsfähigkeit der Amerikaner: Lebenskünstler, Akrobaten des Überlebens! Es gelang ihnen im Nu, sich umzustellen und Pionierarbeit zu leisten: Morgens bist du eine Putzfrau, abends eine Pufffrau! No problem! <br /><br />„Das Unzulängliche, Hier wirds Ereignis; Das Unbeschreibliche, Hier ists getan;“ <br /><br />Mary, Deine Schwester, war die Fundgrube der Arbeitsbeschaffung: Donnerwetter, was für eine Powerfrau mit unbeschränkter Phantasie! Sie hat dich überall empfohlen: Betty kann alles, auch Romane schreiben! Los, Schwester, beeile Dich! Der Verleger will Deine Manuskripte sehen! Du hattest bis dahin nicht mal eine Zeile geschrieben! Mensch! Und wenn doch alles schief geht ? No problem: When you dream, dream big! Siehe da, Du bist berühmt geworden.<br /><br /> <br /><br /> Das Ei und ich<br /> <br /><br />Weißt Du was, Betty? Ich schlüpfe in „Das Ei und Ich“ und komme als Gast zu Dir!<br /><br /> Ich will Deine Hühner kennen lernen. <br /><br />- Ich hasse Hühner! Ich bin eine Hühnersklavin aus Nordamerika! <br /><br />- Ach, Betty, ohne diese verdammten Tiere wärst Du nie berühmt geworden!<br /><br />„Das Ei und Ich“ hättest Du nie geschrieben! Wie viele Leser hast Du glücklich gemacht!<br /><br />Dein Buch ist so amüsant! Über deine witzigen feinen (beinah gemeinen) Bemerkungen über Deine Familienmitglieder und Nachbarsleute musste ich so lachen! <br /><br />Du bist in eine besondere Familie geboren worden: Bequemlichkeit war nicht erwünscht: Ich kann nur staunen: Was sagte Dein Vater zu deiner Mutter?<br /><br />Ich gehe übermorgen woanders arbeiten: Tausende Kilometer weit…Er schickte ihr ein Telegramm:<br /><br />FAHRE DONNERSTAG FÜR ZWEI JAHRE NACH MEXICO CITY STOP MACHE DICH BEREIT FALLS DU MITKOMMEN WILLST- Das war am Montag. Mutter telegrafierte zurück: WERDE FERTIG SEIN, und sie war es auch.<br /><br />Das ist Amerika! Improvisation, Wechsel, Abenteuer. Keine Schwäche zeigen: Los! <br /><br />Deine Beschreibungen, Betty, über die gewaltigen Naturereignisse haben mich ganz erschreckt! Kontinent Amerika, es graut mir vor dir! Ich fühle mich so klein und bedroht wie eine winzige Fliege vor einer riesigen Klatsche! <br /><br />Dein Roman ist sehr vielseitig! Der Leser kann es sogar als Kochbuch benutzen!<br /><br />„Das Ei und Ich“ fängt gleich mit einem Rezept an: „Neben der Weisheit, dass Lammfleisch nur gut schmeckt, wenn es mit Knoblauch geschmort wird“. <br /><br />- Schmeckt es Dir, die amerikanische Küche?<br /><br />- Ach Betty! Sie ist mir zu fett und ich hasse Knoblauch! <br /><br />(Betty kocht gerade Mittagessen für Bob. Sie redet ständig mit „Herd“:<br /><br />Herd ist Bobs Nebenbuhler; am Anfang glaubte ich, er selbst sei es). Sie dreht sich um und sagt:<br /><br />- Dann kein Knoblauch für dich.<br /><br />- Auch kein Lamm, Betty! Ich esse kein Fleisch! Ich würde lieber nur Spiegeleier essen. Betty, lass mich sie allein machen.<br /><br />- Dann versuche es! <br /><br />- Mist! „Herd“ streikt! Ich schaffe es nicht, ihn anzumachen! Verdammt! Er ist eigenwilliger als „Ofen“ von meiner Freundin, Hilde Domin! <br /><br />- Bob kommt! Er muss gleich essen! <br /><br />- „Männer essen alles, die Schweine! sagt Deine Großmutter Gammy“. Stimmt es?<br /><br />- Hast Du meine Hühner gern? fragte mich Bob ohne sich vorzustellen. <br /><br />- Ja, Bob (Grob), ich liebe sie! Ich bin Vegetarierin. <br /><br />- Willst Du morgen den Hühnerstall mit uns zusammen putzen? <br /><br />-Ah, ihr steht immer so früh um vier Uhr auf!! Bob, es ist kein Job für mich!<br /><br /> Er schaute mich verachtungsvoll an! Eine römische Zimperliese! <br /><br />- Du brauchst sofort eine Umerziehung!! <br /><br />- Hilfe, Bob greift mich an! Ich wechsele lieber sofort den Roman und ziehe auf die „Insel“!<br /><br />Good by, arrivederci, Betty! Wir treffen uns auf der Insel: Don, Dein zweiter Mann <br /><br />ist viel, viel netter!<br /><br /><br /> Betty kann alles <br /><br /> <br /><br />Verdammte Farm! Hier fehlt jede Form der Zivilisation: Nur Betty „ist“ alles! <br /><br />Dieser Bob!! Ich wäre auf der Farm mit ihm gestorben! Mamma mia, che coraggio, was für eine Mutprobe für eine kultivierte Frau, vier Jahre mit dem Grobian zu leben! Zwei Kinder von ihm zu kriegen! Betty war zweimal „so“. Sie erzählt aber nicht, wie sie „so“ geworden ist. Prüdes Amerika! Der Leser erfährt nur, sie wurde schwanger! Aber über Fehlgeburten und illegale Abtreibungen bekommt er jede Menge Informationen! Ich will es gar nicht genauer wissen! Wusste Betty, wie sie schwanger wurde? Vielleicht auch nicht: Sie und Bob gingen einfach ins Bett, betrunken. Diese Unmenge von geschmuggeltem Whisky muss irgendwelche „Nebenwirkungen“ gehabt haben. <br /><br />Bob ist ein schöner, starker Mann,. Es mag sein, doch viel Alkohol macht sämtliche Glieder schlapp (wer Ohren hat, der höre)! <br /><br />„Der Mann wird schwach, aber der Kater stark“! sagte sogar meine kleine Autorin Kätzchen Schönkopf zu dem betrunkenen Goethe.<br /><br />Betty, Dein Bob kann mir gestohlen bleiben! Ich kenne solche Typen nur aus der Ferne, Gott sei Dank, und nicht persönlich. Ach, die schönen rauen Männer! Sie schwimmen im kalten Ozean, fällen das Holz, sind wetterunempfindlich, schießen auf die wilden Tiere und bringen sie der Frau zum Braten!<br /><br />Ich kann Betty verstehen! Sie war zu jung: Sie war eine kleine feine Katzendame mit Abenteuerlust! Sie hat den Kopf für einen wilden Kater verloren! <br /><br />Alles für die Katz? Nein, alles für das Huhn! Denn Bob hat seinen Kopf für Hühner verloren! <br /><br />Er hatte Augen nur für seine Hühner! Nun weiß ich es: Hühneraugen haben Männer, die zu den Füßen von Hühnern liegen! Bob hätte eine Legehenne heiraten sollen! Nicht eine große Schriftstellerin. <br /><br />Aber warum hat Betty für seine fünfhundert „Geliebten“ alles getan? Hat sie überhaupt gern in einer Hühnerfarm (Hühnerharem) gearbeitet? <br /><br />Nein, nur um Bobs Liebe zu verdienen, um dem Ehemann zu gefallen! <br /><br />Ihre Mutter sagte zu ihr und ihrer Schwester: „Es sei die unabänderliche Pflicht einer guten Hausfrau, dafür zu sorgen, dass ihr Gatte sich bei seiner Arbeit wohl fühlt“ <br /><br />Nehmet freudig die Folgen in Kauf, die sich daraus ergeben! So was! Wie in Süditalien!<br /><br />Arme Betty, sie ist in einer alten Farm fern von einer Stadt gelandet! Die nächsten Nachbarn waren zwei Meilen entfernt. Keine Kultur! Nur Krach: Gockelkonzerte statt Gospelkonzerte!<br /><br />Dieser Bob war ein unmöglicher Kerl! Er hat für seine Hühner einen Hühnerstall mit allem Komfort gebaut (Geliebte kriegen immer Geschenke, man spart das Geld nur bei der Ehefrau) und für Betty nur ein Haus ohne Wasser und Toilette!<br /><br />Hartes Leben auf der Farm!!! Bei klirrender Kälte auf die Toilette gehen. Um 4 Uhr aufzustehen…Kein „Herr“ Bob! Und „Herd“ auch nicht: Man spielt nicht so unverschämt mit der Geduld einer Frau!<br /><br />Die Insel <br /><br /> <br /> Ich liebe Inseln in Nordamerika: Ich kenne zwar nur die Insel „Mount Desert Island“ in Maine und nicht die Insel an der Pazifikküste - Bettys Insel ist in der Nähe von Seattle - aber mir scheint alles sehr ähnlich: Magische Landschaft, kosmische Einwirkungen, und tausende, kleine putzige Fetzen von Land, schwimmend im weiten Ozean. Können sie wirklich schwimmen? Es sieht so aus, als würden sie eine Schwimmweste um das saftige Grün der Wälder tragen… <br /><br /> Das Haus von Betty und Don gefällt mir! Ich vermisse zwar „Herd“, doch eine ganz verrückte Waschmaschine macht das Leben hier interessant: Welche Geister werden wohl in ihr wohnen? (Don ist ein Schotte, ich glaube, er hat sie aus einem gespenstischen Castle mitgenommen).<br /><br />Die Töchter von Betty wohnen auch hier: Es sind launische Mädchen mit Grillen! „Herd“ könnte der Vater sein! Schade, sie waren netter in dem „Ei und Ich“ als sie noch klein und süß waren! Es gibt aber nette Katzen und Hunde: Betty ist eine große Tierfreundin. Sie hat sogar eine riesige Menge von Hunde - und- Katzenfutter Kartons im Haus gelagert.<br /><br />Die amerikanische Küche ist wirklich unglaublich! Wenn Betty auf der Insel kein Menschenfutter kaufen kann - es passiert bei stürmischer See, wenn die Fähren die Insel nicht beliefern können - greift sie beim „worst case“ gern dazu.<br /><br />Ach, dieses kulinarische Umstellungsvermögen werde ich nie entwickeln! Esse ich vielleicht die Mäuse, die mir mein Kater Tigerli bringt? Das Kochbuch von Betty ist unerschöpflich:<br /><br />Von Wildtieren auf der Farm zu Meerestieren an der Küste. <br /><br />Im Pazifik leben phantastische Fische und Krustentiere: Qual der Wal! Oh, Seafood! „The King“ ist der Lobster, habe ich in Maine gelernt! Doch in Seattle scheint es „Geoduck“ zu sein! Er ist eine Sensation: Er hat einen langen Hals! Eine Meeresgiraffe? Was ist das? Betty hilf mir! Den verdammte Namen „Geoduck“ finde ich nicht in meinem Wörterbuch. <br /><br />Die Britische Encyclopedia Britannica kennt ihn auch nicht… Moment! Ich suche in der „The Amerikan Heritage Dictionary“. Gott sei Dank, ich habe es gefunden: Es ist „a very large, edible clam“. Muschel, 20 cm groß. Was sind die „cozze di Napoli“ im Vergleich dazu? Miesmuscheln, schämt euch vor dem Amerikaner! Ich schaue aus dem Fenster: Betty krabbelt im Wasser mit der ganzen Familie! Ihre Tochter hat Geoduck im Wasser entdeckt. Sie packt das Tier am Hals! „Clam“ ist in die Klemme! Er wird gefangen! Alle schreien vor Freude! Was für ein Leckerbissen! Betty rennt in die Küche: Clam wird vorbereitet: Ich drehe meine Augen woanders hin, ich will nichts davon sehen. Ich höre, wie das Fleisch zertrümmert wird. Eier werden mit ihm zusammen geschlagen. Mein Magen dreht sich auch um. <br /><br />Betty ruft zum Essen. Ich esse nicht das komische Tier! Es schmeckt himmlisch, sagt Betty!<br /><br />Ich glaube, ich verlasse die Insel… <br /><br /><br />In un batter d´occhio in America con Betty McDonald<br /><br />2011 Copyright by Letizia Mancino <br />All rights reserved <br /><br />Oh Betty, ti adoro! I tuoi libri ” Betty sa far tutto” e “ L`isola” sono veramente fantastici!<br /><br />Li prendo in mano e in un batter d´occhio sono in America! Colombo e l`uovo: la grande scoperta! Il tuo bestseller “ L´uovo ed io” la più grande scoperta! E tu ed io! Io conosco la America: quello che scrivi è proprio vero: così `e l`America: fino all`ultimo capello è così, anzi fino all`ultima piuma.... Paesaggio e passione: Conosci il paese dove fioriscono le pistole? Brava Betty , tu descrivi gli Americani in modo cosí plastico, sono tanto autentici, insopportabili, dipinti sulla carta. Se io leggo con piacere i tuoi libri? Leggere è dire ben poco! Io posso addirittura sentire e vedere tutto: natura , cultura e subcultura. <br /><br />L `America mi sembra poco cambiata! Ah, questi Americani tanto freddi: calcolo, borsa, Wall-Street, la crisi finanziaria ( già nel 1930), gli speculatori, la bancarotta delle industrie!<br /><br />Il pullulare di impostori e ingannatori. Disperazione e fame. Un terribile “worst case”<br /><br />( quando ancora non conoscevo l`inglese pensavo che fosse “wurst casareccio”)<br /><br />Però come è impressionante la capacità di adattamento degli Americani: Artisti di vita, acrobati della vita! Sono riusciti di colpo a cambiare mestiere e fare il lavoro di un pioniere:<br /><br />La mattina lavori in casa e la sera in casino. No problem! Come dice il poeta Goethe,<br /><br />“ l`irrangiugibile si compie qua; Ciò che è ineffabile diviene atto”...<br /><br />Mary, tua sorella, era una incredibile fonte di accarrapamento- lavoro: Ammazza, che donna piena di power con fantasia inesauribile!Ti ha raccomandato ovunque: Betty sa far tutto anche scrivere romanzi! Sbrigati, sorella, l`editore vuol veder i tuoi manoscritti! Che faccia tosta, tu non avevi ancora scritto neanche una riga! Mamma mia e se tutto va a rotoli? No problem: When you dream, dream big! Ecco che tu sei diventata persino famosa! <br /><br /> <br /><br /> L`uovo e io<br /><br /> <br /><br />Sai una cosa, Betty io sguscio dentro “ L´uovo ed io” e vengo da te come ospite! Voglio conoscere i tuoi polli.<br /><br />- Io li odio! Sono una schiava del Nord America!<br /><br />- Ah, Betty, senza questi pennuti mai saresti divenuta famosa! Mai avresti scritto “ L´uovo e io! Quanti lettori hai reso felici!! Il tuo libro è così divertente. Ho così <br /><br />riso, leggendo le tue piccole fini ( un pò crudelucce) osservazioni sulla tua famiglia e vicini! Sei nata in una famiglia molto particolare: la comodità non era una cosa apprezzata. Ancora non finisco di stupirmi: cosa ha detto tuo padre a tua madre?<br /><br />Dopodomani mi trasferisco per lavoro a molti mille chilometri di distanza da qui..<br /><br />Ti ha spedito un telegramma:<br /><br />VADO GIOVEDI PER DUE ANNI A CITTÁ DEL MESSICO STOP PREPARATI SE VUOI VENIRE <br /><br /> Era un lunedi. Tua madre ha risposto con un telegarmma: SARÒ PRONTA e cosí era.<br /><br />Questa è America: improvvisazione, cambiamento, avventura. Non mostrare debolezza e vai!<br /><br />Le tue descrizioni sui straordinari fenomeni della natura mi hanno veramente spaventato.<br /><br />Continente America, “ es graut mir vor dir”! Mi sento piccola e in pericolo come una mosca davanti a uno schiacciamosche! Il tuo romanzo è molto versatile e si può usare anche come un libro di cucina. Comincia addirittura con una ricetta: <br /><br />“Insieme alla saggezza, che al carne di agnello ha solo un buon sapore, se stufata con aglio.” <br /><br />- Ti piace la cucina americana?<br /><br />- Betty, per me è troppo grassa e io odio l`aglio! ( Betty sta preparando il<br /><br />pranzo a Bob e parla continuamente con “Fornello”: Fornello è il rivale di Bob, almeno così mi è sembrato all`inizio) Betty si volta e mi dice:<br /><br />- Allora niente aglio per te!<br /><br />- Anche niente agnello, Betty! Non mangio carne! Mi piacerebbero delle uova al tegamino.<br /><br />Lascia, che le faccia io.<br /><br />- Allora prova tu!<br /><br />- Che fregatura! „Fornello“ fa lo sciopero! Non mi riesce di accenderlo. Maledetto!<br /><br />- È più cocciuto di “Forno” della mia amica Hilde Domin!<br /><br />- Sbrigati, Bobb sta arrivando, deve mangiare subito!<br /><br />- “Gli uomini mangiano di tutto, questi porci” diceva tua nonna Gammy, è vero?<br /><br />- Ti piacciono i miei polli? mi chiede Bob senza presentarsi.<br /><br />- Sì Bob (bel cafone), mi piacciono tanto, perchè sono vegetariana.<br /><br />- Vuoi venire con noi domani a pulire il pollaio?<br /><br />- Bè meglio di no, vi alzate troppo presto alle quattro di mattina! Bob non è un job per me! Mi gurdò con disprezzo:<br /><br />- Eccoti una romana smorfiosa. Hai bisogno subito di cambiar scuola.<br /><br />- Aiuto, Bob mi sta aggredendo. Io cambio su due piedi romanzo e mi trasferisco su<br /><br />- “ L`isola”.<br /><br />- Good by, arrivederci, Betty, ci incontriamo sull`isola: Don, il tuo secondo marito, è molto più gentile!<br /><br /> <br /><br /> Betty sa far tutto <br /><br /> <br /><br />Maledetta fattoria, qui manca ogni forma di civilizzazione: solo Betty “è” tutto.<br /><br />Quest Bob! Io sarei morta con lui nella farm! Mamma mia che prova di coraggio ha avuto Betty, una donna tanto colta, per vivere con uno zoticone come Bob. E per di più avere due figlie da lui! Betty era due volte “così”. Però non racconta, come è divenuta “ così”. Questa America puritana, il lettore viene solo a sapere, che era incinta. Però sugli aborti e le pratiche illegali riceve un sacco di informazioni! Io non voglio saper niente di preciso! Sapeva Betty come è rimasta incinta? Forse no. Lei e Bob sono andati a letto mezzi ubriachi. Questa quantità di whisky trafugato di nascosto deve pur aver avuto effetti collaterali.<br /><br />Bob è un bell`uomo, vigoroso, per quel che mi riguarda! Comunque troppo alcool fa ammosciare tutti i muscoli ( chi ha orecchie per intendere, ascolti).. <br /><br />L`uomo si ammoscia, dura è solo la sbornia! La mia cara piccola autrice, la gatta “ Kätzchen Schönkopf”, Bellatestina, ha osato dire questo anche a Goethe! Betty il tuo Bob può andare al diavolo! Fortunatamente conosco questi tipi, solo da lontano, e non di persona.<br /><br />Ah, gli uomini belli e rudi! Nuotano nell`oceano gelido, tagliano il legno, non sono sensibili al cattivo tempo, sparano agli animali e li portano morti alle mogli, per arrostirli! <br /><br />Posso capire Betty, era troppo giovane: era una micetta fine di casa con voglia di avventure, che ha perso la testa per un gattaccio selvatico! Tutto per il gatto? Macchè tutto per i polli!<br /><br />Bob aveava perso la testa per i suoi polli. Adesso so: quei bei calli, gli occhi pollini ai piedi, se li beccano quegli uomini , che si gettano ai piedi delle galline. Bob avrebbe dovuto sposare una gallina e non una grande scrittrice! Perchè Betty ha fatto di tutto per cinquecento<br /><br />pollastre? Perchè ha lavorato volentieri in un pollaio?<br /><br />Solo per guadagnarsi l`amore di Bob, suo marito. La madre diceva sia a lei che a sua sorella: <br /><br />“ È il compito irremovibile di una buona massaia fare di tutto, acciocchè il marito si senta bene al suo lavoro. Prendete con gioia le conseguenze!” Che roba, come nell`Italia del Sud.<br /><br />Povera Betty, è andata a finire in una farm lontana dalla città. I vicini più vicini stavano a due miglie di lontananza. Niente cultura, solo fracasso! Concerti di polli piuttosto che di Pollini!<br /><br />Bob era un tipo impossibile: ha dato ai suoi pennuti una vera residenza con ogni conforto, mentre a Betty una casa senza acqua e gabinetto. Ve lo immaginate di andare fuori a quel posticino quando è a sotto zero, e alzarsi alle quattro? Bob non è proprio un signore, ma neanche “Fornello“ lo è: non si gioca così con la pazienza di una vera signora!<br /><br /> <br /><br /> L`isola <br /><br /> <br />Amo le isole del Nordamerica, sebbene conosca bene solo “ Mount Desert Island” in Maine e non le isole della costa del Pacifico. L´isola di Betty è nelle vicinanze di Seattle, peró mi sembra che si somiglino molto: panorami pieni di magia, influenze cosmiche, e migliaia di piccoli ritagli deliziosi di terra, che nuotano nel vasto oceano. Possono veramente nuotare?<br /><br />Quasi sembra, che portino delle ciambelle di salvataggio intorno ai fianchi verdi dei boschi. La casa di Betty e Don mi piace! Mi manca “ Fornello”, ma in compenso una macchina per lavare i panni, completamente pazza, rende qui la vita interessante. Che tipo di spiriti abitarenno mai dentro? ( Don è scozzese e probabilmente li ha portati da uno dei tanti castelli abitati da spiriti). Le figlie di Betty abitano anche qui: sono due ragazze lunatiche con grilli in testa. “Fornello” potrebbe essere il padre! Che peccato, erano così dolci, quando erano ancora piccole, nella storia: “ L´uovo ed io”. Ci sono fortunatamente gatti e cani carini, perchè Betty è una vera appassionata di animali. Ha addirittura un`enorme quantità di scatolette con il mangiare per loro, stipato dentro casa. La cucina americana è veramente incredibile! Se Betty non trova più sull`isola ingredienti per cucinare ( e questo capita ogni volta, quando c`è burrasca, e i traghetti dalla terraferma non arrivano) allora in “ worst case” usa le scatolette per gli animali! Questo tipo di adattamento alimentare non mi riuscirà mai di svilupparlo! Mangio forse i topolini, che mi porta il mio adorato gatto, Tigerli? <br /><br />Il libro di cucina di Betty è ineusaribile: va dalla cacciagione alla fattoria fino ai crostacei della costa. Nel Pacifico vivono fantastici pesci e crostacei. C`è grande imbarazzo della scelta. Oh seefood! Ho imparato, che il “lobster” è il re di Maine. A Seattle sembra essere invece<br /><br /> “Geoduck”. E´una vera sensazione: ha un collo lungo, lungo. Forse è una giraffa di mare? Betty, che cavolo è? Nel vocabolario il nome non si trova. L`Enciclopedia Brittannica non lo menziona.. Un momento.. sto cercando nella „ The American Heritage Dictionary”, grazie a Dio l`ho trovato. È un “ very large edible clam”. Conchiglia di 20 cm.<br /><br />Che cosa sono mai le cozze di Napoli al confronto? Vergognatevi, figliole, di fronte all`americano!!! Guardo fuori alla finestra: Betty sta in acqua a carponi insieme a tutta la famiglia. La figlia ha scoperto Geoduck. Lo prende per il collo. “Clam” è ormai fritto!! Lo hanno catturato. Tutti strillano per la gioia. Perbacco, che leccornia. Betty corre in cucina. Clam viene preparato. Io giro gli occhi da un`altra parte, non voglio vedere il misfatto. <br /><br />Ascolto come la carne viene frullata a pezzetti. Sento come vengono aggiunte alla poltiglia <br /><br />le uova. A me, mi si frulla lo stomaco ( lo so, “a me mi” non si dice). Betty chiama tutti a tavola.<br /><br />Io non ho nessuna voglia, di mangiare questo animale comico. Ha un sapore divino, dice Betty. Mi sa tanto, che è meglio abbandonare l`isola... <br /><br />Letizia Mancino<br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Founder of Betty MacDonald Fan Club and Betty MacDonald Society<br /><a href="http://wolfganghampel.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampel.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Society<br />Wolfgang Hampel, winner of first Betty MacDonald Memorial Award, author, journalist, artist, poet<br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Fan Club <br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel, interviewer of Betty MacDonald's family and friends and many other famous artists and writers. Wolfgang Hampel is also famous for his satirical poems and stories. <br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Letizia Mancino's website <br />http://www.letizia-mancino.eu/<br /><br />Letizia Mancino, beloved artist and writer, Betty MacDonald Fan Club Honour Member <br /><a href="http://letiziamancino.blogspot.com/">http://letiziamancino.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Letizia Mancino's Homage a Betty MacDonald <br />http://www.letizia-mancino.eu/index.php?page=gallery<br /><br />Hilde Domin Fan Club <br /><a href="http://hildedominfreundeskreis.blogspot.com/">http://hildedominfreundeskreis.blogspot.com/</a> <br /><br />Monica Sone, author of Nisei Daughter, Betty MacDonald's friend, described as Kimi in The Plague and I, honour member of Betty MacDonald Fan Club and Betty MacDonald Society<br /><a href="http://monicasone.blogspot.com/">http://monicasone.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Monica Sone Society<br /><a href="http://monicasonesociety.blogspot.com/">http://monicasonesociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Monica Sone Fan Club<br /><a href="http://monicasonefanclub.blogspot.com/">http://monicasonefanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Gwen Grant's website<br /><br /><a href="http://www.gwengrant.co.uk/">http://www.gwengrant.co.uk/</a><br /><br />Gwen Grant, beloved writer and Betty MacDonald Fan Club Honour Member <br /><br /><a href="http://gwengrantsociety.blogspot.com/">http://gwengrantsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /><br />Alison Bard Burnett, Betty MacDonald's and Mary Bard's brilliant sister, beloved all over the world. Her very funny and witty interviews with Wolfgang Hampel about her famous sisters Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard are real treasures.<br /><br /><a href="http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/">http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /><br />Ma and Pa Kettle Society <br /><a href="http://maandpakettlesociety.blogspot.com/2010/05/betty-macdonalds-ma-and-pa-kettle.html">http://maandpakettlesociety.blogspot.com/2010/05/betty-macdonalds-ma-and-pa-kettle.html</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Fan Club <br /><a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bettymacdonald/">http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bettymacdonald/</a><br /><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html</a><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html</a><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html</a><br /><br />Alison Bard Burnett, Betty MacDonald's and Mary Bard's brilliant sister, beloved all over the world. Her very funny and witty interviews with Wolfgang Hampel about her famous sisters Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard are real treasures.<br /><a href="http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/">http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Darsie Beck Artist and writer of Your Essential Nature - A Practical Guide to Greater Creativity and Spiritual Harmony - nephew of authors Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard - Honour Member of Betty MacDonald Society and Fan Club<br /><a href="http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/">http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Linde Lund created the Betty MacDonald, Monica Sone and Wolfgang Hampel Blogs<br /><a href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/15388942569315864610">http://www.blogger.com/profile/15388942569315864610</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Interviews on CD and DVD <br /><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html</a><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html</a><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Community <br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldcommunity.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldcommunity.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />You can find more info about our Betty MacDonald projects and events in the future.<br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel, author of the Betty MacDonald Biography and winner of the first Betty MacDonald Memorial Award founded Betty MacDonald Fan Club and Society in 1983. We are the largest Betty MacDonald Fan Club in the world - with members in 30 countries. Join our wonderful international Betty MacDonald Community! <br />We have tons of fun! <br /><br />Betty MacDonald - Fan Club of Betty MacDonald and Society of Betty MacDonald<br /><a href="http://bettymacdonald.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonald.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Fan Club<br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Forum<br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldforum.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldforum.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Society<br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldsociety.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Mary Bard Jensen Society<br /><a href="http://marybardsociety.blogspot.com/">http://marybardsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Alison Bard Burnett Fan Club and Society <br /><a href="http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/">http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Nancy and Plum Fan Club<br /><a href="http://nancyandplumfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://nancyandplumfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle Fan Club<br /><a href="http://pigglewigglefanclub.blogspot.com/">http://pigglewigglefanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /><br />Darsie Beck Artist and writer of Your Essential Nature - A Practical Guide to Greater Creativity and Spiritual Harmony - nephew of authors Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard - Honour Member of Betty MacDonald Society and Fan Club<br /><a href="http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/">http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Founder of Betty MacDonald Fan Club and Betty MacDonald Society<br /><a href="http://wolfganghampel.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampel.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Society<br />Wolfgang Hampel, winner of first Betty MacDonald Memorial Award, author, journalist, artist, poet<br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Fan Club <br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel, interviewer of Betty MacDonald's family and friends and many other famous artists and writers. Wolfgang Hampel is also famous for his satirical poems and stories. <br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Fan Club <br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel interviewed Betty MacDonald's family and friends and many other famous artists and writers. Wolfgang Hampel is also famous for his satirical poems and stories. <br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1904864089498525423-1618604987471299243?l=letiziamancino.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Betty MacDonald Fan Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15388942569315864610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1904864089498525423.post-10558542634769020262011-03-20T01:40:00.000-07:002011-03-20T01:41:08.762-07:00I'm Svenja,<br /><br />The Betty MacDonald fans, friends and people from Japan are always in our hearts.<br />Remain strong, please. We know you are!<br /><br />Thank you so much, dear Wolfgang Hampel for suggesting Letizia Mancino as a Betty MacDonald Fan Club Honor member. <br />Wolfgang Hampel, Betty MacDonald Memorial Award winner and author of Betty MacDonald biography, admires Letizia Mancino's artwork and books. <br /><br />Letizia Mancino, President of Goethe Society, created a Betty MacDonald Gallery with her magical artwork.<br /> <br />Letizia Mancino's artwork is beloved around the world, but especially in Japan and other countries in Asia. <br /><br />We got many mails from our friends who told us that Letizia Mancino's artwork is like a candle in the dark and sunshine in the hearts. It's so very important, especially in these days. <br /><br />Thank you so much, dear Letizia Mancino in the name of so many Betty MacDonald Fan Club Fans. <br /><br />Letizia Mancino is sending a great message to our Betty MacDonald Fan Club fans in Japan. You can read Letizia's text in german, english and italian language. <br /><br />Love,<br /><br />Svenja <br /> <br /><br />Liebe Betty MacDonald Freunde in Japan, <br /><br />in diesen Stunden richtet sich meine Sorge auf das schwere Schicksal, dass Ihr alle und Eure Familien und Freunde im Land durchmachen müssen. <br /><br />Mit Staunen bewundere ich Eure Geduld und Würde in dieser unermesslich schwierigen Situation. Das Licht wird die Finsternis vertreiben und das Leid wird sich in Liebe verwandeln. Ich glaube, dass Eure Opfer der ganzen Welt helfen wird: Aus dem Boden der Schmerzen wird eine leuchtende Lotos-Blume der Versöhnung für Menschen und Natur entstehen. <br /><br />Auch meine Gemälde, die in so leuchtenden Farben erscheinen, sind aus der Überwindung dunkler Erfahrungen entstanden: Mögen sie mit ihrer Harmonie den Augen, die so viel Verwüstungen sehen müssen, Trost und Hoffnung schenken.<br /><br />Dear Friends of Betty MacDonald in Japan,<br /><br />In these hours my concern is the heavy fate which you, your families and friends are suffering.<br /><br />I greatly admire your patience and dignity in this situation of utmost difficulty. I am sure: The light will drive back the darkness, and suffering will be converted to love. I believe that your sacrifice will help the whole world. The soil of suffering will generate a lotus-flower of reconciliation for Man and Nature.<br /><br />Also my paintigs which appear in such splendid colors, have their origin in the overcoming of dark experiences. I wish that these images with their harmony will give you consolation and hope. <br /><br />Cari amici di Betty MacDonald in Giappone,<br /><br />In queste ore le mie preoccupazioni e timori sono diretti al grave destino, che voi tutti dovete sopportare nella vostra terra insieme a parenti e amici.<br /><br />Con meraviglia osservo la pazienza e dignità che voi mostrate in questa difficilissima situazione. Io credo, che il vostro sacrificio sarà di aiuto all`intera umanità.Dal terreno del dolore crescerà un fiore di loto della comprensione tra uomini e natura. Anche i miei quadri, così brillanti nei colori, sono nati dal superamento di oscure esperienze. <br /><br />Spero che essi possano ,con la loro armonia, dare speranza e consolazione, ai vostri occhi, che ora vedono tanta distruzione. <br /><br />Letizia<br /><br /><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Founder of Betty MacDonald Fan Club and Betty MacDonald Society<br /><a href="http://wolfganghampel.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampel.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Society<br />Wolfgang Hampel, winner of first Betty MacDonald Memorial Award, author, journalist, artist, poet<br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Fan Club <br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel, interviewer of Betty MacDonald's family and friends and many other famous artists and writers. Wolfgang Hampel is also famous for his satirical poems and stories. <br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Letizia Mancino's website <br />http://www.letizia-mancino.eu/<br /><br />Letizia Mancino, beloved artist and writer, Betty MacDonald Fan Club Honour Member <br /><a href="http://letiziamancino.blogspot.com/">http://letiziamancino.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Letizia Mancino's Homage a Betty MacDonald <br />http://www.letizia-mancino.eu/index.php?page=gallery<br /><br />Hilde Domin Fan Club <br /><a href="http://hildedominfreundeskreis.blogspot.com/">http://hildedominfreundeskreis.blogspot.com/</a> <br /><br />Monica Sone, author of Nisei Daughter, Betty MacDonald's friend, described as Kimi in The Plague and I, honour member of Betty MacDonald Fan Club and Betty MacDonald Society<br /><a href="http://monicasone.blogspot.com/">http://monicasone.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Monica Sone Society<br /><a href="http://monicasonesociety.blogspot.com/">http://monicasonesociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Monica Sone Fan Club<br /><a href="http://monicasonefanclub.blogspot.com/">http://monicasonefanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Gwen Grant's website<br /><br /><a href="http://www.gwengrant.co.uk/">http://www.gwengrant.co.uk/</a><br /><br />Gwen Grant, beloved writer and Betty MacDonald Fan Club Honour Member <br /><br /><a href="http://gwengrantsociety.blogspot.com/">http://gwengrantsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /><br />Alison Bard Burnett, Betty MacDonald's and Mary Bard's brilliant sister, beloved all over the world. Her very funny and witty interviews with Wolfgang Hampel about her famous sisters Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard are real treasures.<br /><br /><a href="http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/">http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /><br />Ma and Pa Kettle Society <br /><a href="http://maandpakettlesociety.blogspot.com/2010/05/betty-macdonalds-ma-and-pa-kettle.html">http://maandpakettlesociety.blogspot.com/2010/05/betty-macdonalds-ma-and-pa-kettle.html</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Fan Club <br /><a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bettymacdonald/">http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bettymacdonald/</a><br /><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html</a><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html</a><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html</a><br /><br />Alison Bard Burnett, Betty MacDonald's and Mary Bard's brilliant sister, beloved all over the world. Her very funny and witty interviews with Wolfgang Hampel about her famous sisters Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard are real treasures.<br /><a href="http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/">http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Darsie Beck Artist and writer of Your Essential Nature - A Practical Guide to Greater Creativity and Spiritual Harmony - nephew of authors Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard - Honour Member of Betty MacDonald Society and Fan Club<br /><a href="http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/">http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Linde Lund created the Betty MacDonald, Monica Sone and Wolfgang Hampel Blogs<br /><a href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/15388942569315864610">http://www.blogger.com/profile/15388942569315864610</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Interviews on CD and DVD <br /><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html</a><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html</a><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Community <br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldcommunity.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldcommunity.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />You can find more info about our Betty MacDonald projects and events in the future.<br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel, author of the Betty MacDonald Biography and winner of the first Betty MacDonald Memorial Award founded Betty MacDonald Fan Club and Society in 1983. We are the largest Betty MacDonald Fan Club in the world - with members in 30 countries. Join our wonderful international Betty MacDonald Community! <br />We have tons of fun! <br /><br />Betty MacDonald - Fan Club of Betty MacDonald and Society of Betty MacDonald<br /><a href="http://bettymacdonald.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonald.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Fan Club<br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Forum<br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldforum.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldforum.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Society<br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldsociety.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Mary Bard Jensen Society<br /><a href="http://marybardsociety.blogspot.com/">http://marybardsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Alison Bard Burnett Fan Club and Society <br /><a href="http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/">http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Nancy and Plum Fan Club<br /><a href="http://nancyandplumfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://nancyandplumfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle Fan Club<br /><a href="http://pigglewigglefanclub.blogspot.com/">http://pigglewigglefanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /><br />Darsie Beck Artist and writer of Your Essential Nature - A Practical Guide to Greater Creativity and Spiritual Harmony - nephew of authors Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard - Honour Member of Betty MacDonald Society and Fan Club<br /><a href="http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/">http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Founder of Betty MacDonald Fan Club and Betty MacDonald Society<br /><a href="http://wolfganghampel.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampel.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Society<br />Wolfgang Hampel, winner of first Betty MacDonald Memorial Award, author, journalist, artist, poet<br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Fan Club <br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel, interviewer of Betty MacDonald's family and friends and many other famous artists and writers. Wolfgang Hampel is also famous for his satirical poems and stories. <br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Fan Club <br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel interviewed Betty MacDonald's family and friends and many other famous artists and writers. Wolfgang Hampel is also famous for his satirical poems and stories. <br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1904864089498525423-1055854263476902026?l=letiziamancino.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Betty MacDonald Fan Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15388942569315864610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1904864089498525423.post-50624696481512688392011-03-14T09:15:00.000-07:002011-03-14T09:16:50.823-07:00I'm Nadine,<br /><br />Many Letizia Mancino Fan Club greetings to our dear friends in Japan.<br /><br />We are with you in our thoughts and prayers.<br /><br />We are going to support you in practice.<br /><br />You'll be able to read everything about supporting Japan in our special Letizia Mancino Fan Club Newsletter.<br /><br />All our love to our friends and fans in Japan!<br /><br />Nadine <br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Founder of Betty MacDonald Fan Club and Betty MacDonald Society<br /><a href="http://wolfganghampel.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampel.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Society<br />Wolfgang Hampel, winner of first Betty MacDonald Memorial Award, author, journalist, artist, poet<br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Fan Club <br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel, interviewer of Betty MacDonald's family and friends and many other famous artists and writers. Wolfgang Hampel is also famous for his satirical poems and stories. <br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Letizia Mancino's website <br />http://www.letizia-mancino.eu/<br /><br />Letizia Mancino, beloved artist and writer, Betty MacDonald Fan Club Honour Member <br /><a href="http://letiziamancino.blogspot.com/">http://letiziamancino.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Letizia Mancino's Homage a Betty MacDonald <br />http://www.letizia-mancino.eu/index.php?page=gallery<br /><br />Hilde Domin Fan Club <br /><a href="http://hildedominfreundeskreis.blogspot.com/">http://hildedominfreundeskreis.blogspot.com/</a> <br /><br />Monica Sone, author of Nisei Daughter, Betty MacDonald's friend, described as Kimi in The Plague and I, honour member of Betty MacDonald Fan Club and Betty MacDonald Society<br /><a href="http://monicasone.blogspot.com/">http://monicasone.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Monica Sone Society<br /><a href="http://monicasonesociety.blogspot.com/">http://monicasonesociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Monica Sone Fan Club<br /><a href="http://monicasonefanclub.blogspot.com/">http://monicasonefanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Gwen Grant's website<br /><br /><a href="http://www.gwengrant.co.uk/">http://www.gwengrant.co.uk/</a><br /><br />Gwen Grant, beloved writer and Betty MacDonald Fan Club Honour Member <br /><br /><a href="http://gwengrantsociety.blogspot.com/">http://gwengrantsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /><br />Alison Bard Burnett, Betty MacDonald's and Mary Bard's brilliant sister, beloved all over the world. Her very funny and witty interviews with Wolfgang Hampel about her famous sisters Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard are real treasures.<br /><br /><a href="http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/">http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /><br />Ma and Pa Kettle Society <br /><a href="http://maandpakettlesociety.blogspot.com/2010/05/betty-macdonalds-ma-and-pa-kettle.html">http://maandpakettlesociety.blogspot.com/2010/05/betty-macdonalds-ma-and-pa-kettle.html</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Fan Club <br /><a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bettymacdonald/">http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bettymacdonald/</a><br /><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html</a><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html</a><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html</a><br /><br />Alison Bard Burnett, Betty MacDonald's and Mary Bard's brilliant sister, beloved all over the world. Her very funny and witty interviews with Wolfgang Hampel about her famous sisters Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard are real treasures.<br /><a href="http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/">http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Darsie Beck Artist and writer of Your Essential Nature - A Practical Guide to Greater Creativity and Spiritual Harmony - nephew of authors Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard - Honour Member of Betty MacDonald Society and Fan Club<br /><a href="http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/">http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Linde Lund created the Betty MacDonald, Monica Sone and Wolfgang Hampel Blogs<br /><a href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/15388942569315864610">http://www.blogger.com/profile/15388942569315864610</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Interviews on CD and DVD <br /><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html</a><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html</a><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Community <br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldcommunity.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldcommunity.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />You can find more info about our Betty MacDonald projects and events in the future.<br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel, author of the Betty MacDonald Biography and winner of the first Betty MacDonald Memorial Award founded Betty MacDonald Fan Club and Society in 1983. We are the largest Betty MacDonald Fan Club in the world - with members in 30 countries. Join our wonderful international Betty MacDonald Community! <br />We have tons of fun! <br /><br />Betty MacDonald - Fan Club of Betty MacDonald and Society of Betty MacDonald<br /><a href="http://bettymacdonald.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonald.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Fan Club<br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Forum<br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldforum.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldforum.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Society<br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldsociety.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Mary Bard Jensen Society<br /><a href="http://marybardsociety.blogspot.com/">http://marybardsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Alison Bard Burnett Fan Club and Society <br /><a href="http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/">http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Nancy and Plum Fan Club<br /><a href="http://nancyandplumfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://nancyandplumfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle Fan Club<br /><a href="http://pigglewigglefanclub.blogspot.com/">http://pigglewigglefanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /><br />Darsie Beck Artist and writer of Your Essential Nature - A Practical Guide to Greater Creativity and Spiritual Harmony - nephew of authors Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard - Honour Member of Betty MacDonald Society and Fan Club<br /><a href="http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/">http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Founder of Betty MacDonald Fan Club and Betty MacDonald Society<br /><a href="http://wolfganghampel.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampel.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Society<br />Wolfgang Hampel, winner of first Betty MacDonald Memorial Award, author, journalist, artist, poet<br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Fan Club <br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel, interviewer of Betty MacDonald's family and friends and many other famous artists and writers. Wolfgang Hampel is also famous for his satirical poems and stories. <br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Fan Club <br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel interviewed Betty MacDonald's family and friends and many other famous artists and writers. Wolfgang Hampel is also famous for his satirical poems and stories. <br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1904864089498525423-5062469648151268839?l=letiziamancino.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Betty MacDonald Fan Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15388942569315864610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1904864089498525423.post-3701694761964374862011-02-25T07:51:00.000-08:002011-02-25T07:53:10.053-08:00I'm Andrea,<br /><br />Congratulations, dear Wolfgang Hampel in the name of our international Betty MacDonald Fans and Betty MacDonald Fan Club honor members. Good luck for your future projects. <br /><br />Betty MacDonald Fan Club founder Wolfgang Hampel did an excellent job. <br /><br />We'll have a huge international Betty MacDonald Fan Club Conference in 2011 with Betty MacDonald fans from 5 continents.<br /><br />You'll be able to see the new Betty MacDonald Documentary for the very first time. <br />It includes many never published before interviews with Betty MacDonald's family and friends interviewed by Betty MacDonald Memorial Award Winner Wolfgang Hampel and other Betty MacDonald fans.<br /><br />As a very special huge Betty MacDonald surprise you'll see parts of the magical treasure interview with our beloved Betty MacDonald filmed in colour and the Betty MacDonald Fan Club Letter Collection with many letters written by Betty MacDonald, Mary, Cleve, Dede, Madge, Sydney, Darsie, Madge, Alison, Gammy and many other family members and friends. <br /><br />You can read many more information in Betty MacDonald Fan Club Newsletter March 2011. <br /><br /><br /> Betty MacDonald Fan Club proudly presents: <br /> <br />The amazing, very witty, charming, intelligent story written by our brilliant <br />new Betty MacDonald Fan Club Honor Member, artist, writer and President of Goethe Society, Letizia Mancino. As we have so many international Betty MacDonald Fans we are very happy to offer you Letizia Mancino's story in other languages, for example in italian and german language. <br /><br />Greetings,<br /><br />Andrea <br /> <br /> When you dream, dream big <br /><br /> Part II <br /><br /> Copyright 2011 by Letizia Mancino<br /> All rights reserved <br /> Translated by D. Tsiaprakas<br /> <br />We'll meet on Vashon Island. <br /><br />Don, your second husband is so very much nicer! <br /><br />I love islands in North America: Though I know only the island „Mount Desert“ in Maine and not the island at the Pacific Coast –Betty's Vashon Island is near Seattle – however things seem to me to be very similar: Magic landscape, cosmic influences and thousands of small odd bits of land swimming in the wide ocean. Can they really swim? It looks as if they were wearing a life jacket around the lushgreen of the woods...<br /><br />I like Betty's and Don's house! Though I am missing „STOVE“ still there is a mad washing machine that makes life here interesting. What ghosts are likely to live within it? (Don is a Scotsman, I think he has taken it out of a haunted castle). Betty's daughters also live here: They are capricious girls with silly notions! „STOVE“ could be the father! Pity, they have been nicer in the other books when they were still little and sweet!<br /><br />However, there are nice cats and dogs: Betty is a great animal friend. She has even stored a huge amount of dog and cat boxes in the house. Indeed, the American kitchen is unbelievable! <br />When Betty can't buy food for humans – this happens with a stormy sea when the ferry boats can't deliver the island – she willingly resorts to those in the „worst case“.O, that culinary ability to adapt myself I will never develop! Do I perhaps eat the mice which my tomcat Tigerli brings me? <br /><br />Betty's cook book is inexhaustible. From wild animals to marine creatures on the coast. In the Pacific fantastic fish and crustaceans live: Spoiled for choice! O seafood! „The king“ is the lobster, I learned in Maine! <br /><br />However in Seattle it seems to be „Geoduck“! It's a sensation: It's got along neck! A sea giraffe? What's that? Betty help me! The damned name “Geoduck“ I don't find in my dictionary. The British encyclopedia Britannica doesn't know it either...Moment! I am looking it up in „The American Heritage Dictionary“. Thank God, I have found it: It's „a very large edible clam“. Clam of the size of 20cm.<br />What's the „cazze di Napoli“ in comparison to that? Mussels, shame upon you before the American! I look out of the window: Betty is crawling in the water with the whole family! Her daughter discovered Geoduck in the water. She grasps the neck of the animal! Clam is in a jam! It's caught! All are shouting for joy! What a delicacy! Betty is running into the kitchen: Clam is being prepared: I turn my eyes elsewhere, I don't want to see anything of it. I hear how the meat is smashed. Eggs are beat together with it. My stomach also feels sick.<br /><br />Betty is calling to eat. I dont eat that strange animal. It tastes heavenly, says Betty! I believe <br /><br />I will leave the island.<br /><br /><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Founder of Betty MacDonald Fan Club and Betty MacDonald Society<br /><a href="http://wolfganghampel.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampel.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Society<br />Wolfgang Hampel, winner of first Betty MacDonald Memorial Award, author, journalist, artist, poet<br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Fan Club <br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel, interviewer of Betty MacDonald's family and friends and many other famous artists and writers. Wolfgang Hampel is also famous for his satirical poems and stories. <br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Letizia Mancino's website <br />http://www.letizia-mancino.eu/<br /><br />Letizia Mancino, beloved artist and writer, Betty MacDonald Fan Club Honour Member <br /><a href="http://letiziamancino.blogspot.com/">http://letiziamancino.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Letizia Mancino's Homage a Betty MacDonald <br />http://www.letizia-mancino.eu/index.php?page=gallery<br /><br />Hilde Domin Fan Club <br /><a href="http://hildedominfreundeskreis.blogspot.com/">http://hildedominfreundeskreis.blogspot.com/</a> <br /><br />Monica Sone, author of Nisei Daughter, Betty MacDonald's friend, described as Kimi in The Plague and I, honour member of Betty MacDonald Fan Club and Betty MacDonald Society<br /><a href="http://monicasone.blogspot.com/">http://monicasone.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Monica Sone Society<br /><a href="http://monicasonesociety.blogspot.com/">http://monicasonesociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Monica Sone Fan Club<br /><a href="http://monicasonefanclub.blogspot.com/">http://monicasonefanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Gwen Grant's website<br /><br /><a href="http://www.gwengrant.co.uk/">http://www.gwengrant.co.uk/</a><br /><br />Gwen Grant, beloved writer and Betty MacDonald Fan Club Honour Member <br /><br /><a href="http://gwengrantsociety.blogspot.com/">http://gwengrantsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /><br />Alison Bard Burnett, Betty MacDonald's and Mary Bard's brilliant sister, beloved all over the world. Her very funny and witty interviews with Wolfgang Hampel about her famous sisters Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard are real treasures.<br /><br /><a href="http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/">http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /><br />Ma and Pa Kettle Society <br /><a href="http://maandpakettlesociety.blogspot.com/2010/05/betty-macdonalds-ma-and-pa-kettle.html">http://maandpakettlesociety.blogspot.com/2010/05/betty-macdonalds-ma-and-pa-kettle.html</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Fan Club <br /><a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bettymacdonald/">http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bettymacdonald/</a><br /><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html</a><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html</a><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html</a><br /><br />Alison Bard Burnett, Betty MacDonald's and Mary Bard's brilliant sister, beloved all over the world. Her very funny and witty interviews with Wolfgang Hampel about her famous sisters Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard are real treasures.<br /><a href="http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/">http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Darsie Beck Artist and writer of Your Essential Nature - A Practical Guide to Greater Creativity and Spiritual Harmony - nephew of authors Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard - Honour Member of Betty MacDonald Society and Fan Club<br /><a href="http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/">http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Linde Lund created the Betty MacDonald, Monica Sone and Wolfgang Hampel Blogs<br /><a href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/15388942569315864610">http://www.blogger.com/profile/15388942569315864610</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Interviews on CD and DVD <br /><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html</a><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html</a><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Community <br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldcommunity.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldcommunity.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />You can find more info about our Betty MacDonald projects and events in the future.<br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel, author of the Betty MacDonald Biography and winner of the first Betty MacDonald Memorial Award founded Betty MacDonald Fan Club and Society in 1983. We are the largest Betty MacDonald Fan Club in the world - with members in 30 countries. Join our wonderful international Betty MacDonald Community! <br />We have tons of fun! <br /><br />Betty MacDonald - Fan Club of Betty MacDonald and Society of Betty MacDonald<br /><a href="http://bettymacdonald.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonald.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Fan Club<br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Forum<br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldforum.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldforum.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Society<br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldsociety.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Mary Bard Jensen Society<br /><a href="http://marybardsociety.blogspot.com/">http://marybardsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Alison Bard Burnett Fan Club and Society <br /><a href="http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/">http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Nancy and Plum Fan Club<br /><a href="http://nancyandplumfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://nancyandplumfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle Fan Club<br /><a href="http://pigglewigglefanclub.blogspot.com/">http://pigglewigglefanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /><br />Darsie Beck Artist and writer of Your Essential Nature - A Practical Guide to Greater Creativity and Spiritual Harmony - nephew of authors Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard - Honour Member of Betty MacDonald Society and Fan Club<br /><a href="http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/">http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Founder of Betty MacDonald Fan Club and Betty MacDonald Society<br /><a href="http://wolfganghampel.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampel.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Society<br />Wolfgang Hampel, winner of first Betty MacDonald Memorial Award, author, journalist, artist, poet<br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Fan Club <br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel, interviewer of Betty MacDonald's family and friends and many other famous artists and writers. Wolfgang Hampel is also famous for his satirical poems and stories. <br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Fan Club <br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel interviewed Betty MacDonald's family and friends and many other famous artists and writers. Wolfgang Hampel is also famous for his satirical poems and stories. <br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1904864089498525423-370169476196437486?l=letiziamancino.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Betty MacDonald Fan Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15388942569315864610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1904864089498525423.post-24512517519421370382011-02-04T03:44:00.000-08:002011-02-04T03:46:23.417-08:00Bonjour, I'm Arlette,<br /><br />Happy birthday, dear Betty MacDonald Fan Club founder Wolfgang Hampel.<br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel's success story began in 1983 when he founded Betty MacDonald Fan Club with 4 fans. In 2011 we have members in 30 countries. <br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel visited all the places where Betty MacDonald and her family lived.<br />He interviewed Betty MacDonald's and Mary Bard Jensen's family and friends. <br />Betty MacDonald's very witty sister Alison Bard Burnett is beloved all over the world because of Wolfgang Hampel's unique interviews. <br /><br />The international Betty MacDonald Fan Club members tremendously enjoy Wolfgang Hampel's fascinating Betty MacDonald and Ma and Pa Kettle biography, his satirical poems and very witty interviews but also his brilliant friends. <br /><br />Betty MacDonald Memorial Award winner, author and journalist Wolfgang Hampel, meets the most wonderful personalities, for example our Betty MacDonald Fan Club honor members, outstanding authors and artists Monica Sone, Darsie Beck, Gwen Grant and Letizia Mancino. <br /><br />If you dream - dream BIG! Wolfgang Hampel's big dream came true because of his unbelievable strength and huge energy. <br /><br />2010 was the most successful year in history of Betty MacDonald Fan Club with three international Betty MacDonald Fan Club Events in Oslo, Stockholm and South Africa.<br /><br />2011 will be even more successful. <br />The international Betty MacDonald Fan Club ribbon is growing every day.<br />Betty MacDonald Guru Wolfgang Hampel is especially delighted that we'll have the first Betty MacDonald Fan Club Wedding in 2011. <br />More Betty MacDonald Fan Club honor members and international Betty MacDonald Fan Club meetings will follow. <br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel is currently working on a biography of artist, singer and writer Eva Vargas. Good luck and a million times good health! <br />We are looking forward to listen and read Wolfgang Hampel's interviews, stories, poems and biographies.<br /><br />Thanks a Million for founding Betty MacDonald Fan Club and all the activities in the past and future! <br />Wolfgang Hampel shares his oustanding comical talent and brings lots of joy and golden laughter to all of us.<br /><br />Have the most wonderful birthday ever, dear Wolfgang Hampel!<br /><br />All our love in the name of Betty MacDonald Fan Club members in 30 countries <br /><br />Arlette <br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Founder of Betty MacDonald Fan Club and Betty MacDonald Society<br /><a href="http://wolfganghampel.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampel.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Society<br />Wolfgang Hampel, winner of first Betty MacDonald Memorial Award, author, journalist, artist, poet<br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Fan Club <br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel, interviewer of Betty MacDonald's family and friends and many other famous artists and writers. Wolfgang Hampel is also famous for his satirical poems and stories. <br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Letizia Mancino's website <br />http://www.letizia-mancino.eu/<br /><br />Letizia Mancino, beloved artist and writer, Betty MacDonald Fan Club Honour Member <br /><a href="http://letiziamancino.blogspot.com/">http://letiziamancino.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Letizia Mancino's Homage a Betty MacDonald <br />http://www.letizia-mancino.eu/index.php?page=gallery<br /><br />Hilde Domin Fan Club <br /><a href="http://hildedominfreundeskreis.blogspot.com/">http://hildedominfreundeskreis.blogspot.com/</a> <br /><br />Monica Sone, author of Nisei Daughter, Betty MacDonald's friend, described as Kimi in The Plague and I, honour member of Betty MacDonald Fan Club and Betty MacDonald Society<br /><a href="http://monicasone.blogspot.com/">http://monicasone.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Monica Sone Society<br /><a href="http://monicasonesociety.blogspot.com/">http://monicasonesociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Monica Sone Fan Club<br /><a href="http://monicasonefanclub.blogspot.com/">http://monicasonefanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Gwen Grant's website<br /><br /><a href="http://www.gwengrant.co.uk/">http://www.gwengrant.co.uk/</a><br /><br />Gwen Grant, beloved writer and Betty MacDonald Fan Club Honour Member <br /><br /><a href="http://gwengrantsociety.blogspot.com/">http://gwengrantsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /><br />Alison Bard Burnett, Betty MacDonald's and Mary Bard's brilliant sister, beloved all over the world. Her very funny and witty interviews with Wolfgang Hampel about her famous sisters Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard are real treasures.<br /><br /><a href="http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/">http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /><br />Ma and Pa Kettle Society <br /><a href="http://maandpakettlesociety.blogspot.com/2010/05/betty-macdonalds-ma-and-pa-kettle.html">http://maandpakettlesociety.blogspot.com/2010/05/betty-macdonalds-ma-and-pa-kettle.html</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Fan Club <br /><a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bettymacdonald/">http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bettymacdonald/</a><br /><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html</a><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html</a><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html</a><br /><br />Alison Bard Burnett, Betty MacDonald's and Mary Bard's brilliant sister, beloved all over the world. Her very funny and witty interviews with Wolfgang Hampel about her famous sisters Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard are real treasures.<br /><a href="http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/">http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Darsie Beck Artist and writer of Your Essential Nature - A Practical Guide to Greater Creativity and Spiritual Harmony - nephew of authors Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard - Honour Member of Betty MacDonald Society and Fan Club<br /><a href="http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/">http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Linde Lund created the Betty MacDonald, Monica Sone and Wolfgang Hampel Blogs<br /><a href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/15388942569315864610">http://www.blogger.com/profile/15388942569315864610</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Interviews on CD and DVD <br /><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html</a><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html</a><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Community <br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldcommunity.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldcommunity.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />You can find more info about our Betty MacDonald projects and events in the future.<br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel, author of the Betty MacDonald Biography and winner of the first Betty MacDonald Memorial Award founded Betty MacDonald Fan Club and Society in 1983. We are the largest Betty MacDonald Fan Club in the world - with members in 30 countries. Join our wonderful international Betty MacDonald Community! <br />We have tons of fun! <br /><br />Betty MacDonald - Fan Club of Betty MacDonald and Society of Betty MacDonald<br /><a href="http://bettymacdonald.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonald.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Fan Club<br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Forum<br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldforum.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldforum.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Society<br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldsociety.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Mary Bard Jensen Society<br /><a href="http://marybardsociety.blogspot.com/">http://marybardsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Alison Bard Burnett Fan Club and Society <br /><a href="http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/">http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Nancy and Plum Fan Club<br /><a href="http://nancyandplumfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://nancyandplumfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle Fan Club<br /><a href="http://pigglewigglefanclub.blogspot.com/">http://pigglewigglefanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /><br />Darsie Beck Artist and writer of Your Essential Nature - A Practical Guide to Greater Creativity and Spiritual Harmony - nephew of authors Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard - Honour Member of Betty MacDonald Society and Fan Club<br /><a href="http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/">http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Founder of Betty MacDonald Fan Club and Betty MacDonald Society<br /><a href="http://wolfganghampel.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampel.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Society<br />Wolfgang Hampel, winner of first Betty MacDonald Memorial Award, author, journalist, artist, poet<br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Fan Club <br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel, interviewer of Betty MacDonald's family and friends and many other famous artists and writers. Wolfgang Hampel is also famous for his satirical poems and stories. <br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Fan Club <br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel interviewed Betty MacDonald's family and friends and many other famous artists and writers. Wolfgang Hampel is also famous for his satirical poems and stories. <br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1904864089498525423-2451251751942137038?l=letiziamancino.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Betty MacDonald Fan Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15388942569315864610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1904864089498525423.post-24249022876474653402011-01-31T01:01:00.000-08:002011-01-31T01:03:35.678-08:00I'm Benny,<br /><br />Thanks a lot, dear Wolfgang Hampel for sharing your fantastic stories, interviews and friends with us. Wolfgang Hampel is a genius because he did what so many Betty MacDonald Fans wanted to do for such a long time. We can't wait to listen to Wolfgang Hampel's many other Betty MacDonald interviews and stories. <br /><br />We enjoy Letizia Mancino's story very much. We are very happy and grateful to read Part II of her great story. Part III will follow very soon. <br /><br />We can offer you a special Betty MacDonald Fan Club Service. As Betty MacDonald Fan Club has so many international fans we are going to publish Letizia Mancino's charming story in italian and german language.<br /><br />Betty MacDonald Fan Club proudly presents: <br /> <br />Part II of the amazing, very witty, charming, intelligent story written by our brilliant new Betty MacDonald Fan Club Honor Member, artist and writer Letizia Mancino.<br /> <br /> BOB, STOVE AND GETTING UP AT 4 O' CLOCK<br /><br /> Copyright 2011 by Letizia Mancino<br /> All rights reserved <br /> Translated by D. Tsiaprakas<br /> <br />Betty can do everything Damned farm! The slightest kind of culture is missing: Only Betty „is“ everything! That Bob! I would have died with him at the farm! Mamma mia, che coraggio, what a test of courage for a cultivated woman to be living with such a ruffian for four years! <br /><br />To get two children with him! Betty was „so“ twice. Still she doesn't tell how she got „so“. Prudish America! The reader is told only that she became pregnant! However, about miscarriages and illegal abortions he'll get ever so much information! I'm not eager to know it in greater detail. <br /><br />Did Betty know how she became pregnant? Perhaps not, too: She and Bob simply went to bed, drunk. These vast amounts of bootlegged whisky must have had some „side effects“. Bob is a beautiful, strong man. Be it so, however, much alcohol makes all members listless (him who has ears shall listen)! „Man becomes weak, but the tomcat strong“! Said even my little author kitten Schönkopf to a drunk Goethe. Betty, your Bob can go hang! I know such types only from a far, thank God, and not personally.<br /><br />A, the beautiful rough men! They swim in the cold ocean, fell the wood, aren't sensitive to the weather, shoot the wild animals and bring them to the woman to roast! I can understand Betty! She's been too young: She's been a little finecat lady fond of adventures! She lost her head for a wild tomcat! Alla waste of time?<br />No, all for the Chicken! Since Bob lost his head for chickens! He had eyes solely for his chickens! Now I know it: Corns (in German called Chickens' eyes) men have got who are lying at the feet of chickens! Bob should have married a laying hen! Not a greatwriter lady.<br /><br />But why has Betty done everything for his five hundred „mistresses“? Has she actually liked it at all working at a chickens' farm (chicken's harem)? No, only to earn Bob's love, to please the husband! Her mother told her and her sisters: „It would be the inevitable duty of a good housewife to take care of it so that her spouse feels good at his work“. Accept joyfully the consequences that result of it! <br /><br />That's it! Like in Southern Italy! Poor Betty, she has stranded at an old farm far from a town. The nearest neighbours were two miles away. No culture! Only noise: STOVE concerts instead of Gospel concerts! This Bob was an impossible fellow! He has built a henhouse with every comfort for his chickens (mistresses always get presents, money one saves with the wife) and for Betty only a house without water and toilet! Hard life at the farm!!! With crisp cold to go to the toilet.<br />Getting up at 4 o'clock...No „master“ Bob! And neither „STOVE“: One doesn't play so outrageously with a woman's patience! <br /><br />Goodbye, arrivederci, Betty! We'll meet on Vashon Island. <br /><br /><br />Goodbye, arrivederci, dear Betty MacDonald Fans. We'll meet in May 2011. <br /><br />Yours, <br /><br />Benny <br /><br /><br /><br />Letizia Mancino's website <br />http://www.letizia-mancino.eu/<br /><br />Letizia Mancino, beloved artist and writer, Betty MacDonald Fan Club Honour Member <br /><a href="http://letiziamancino.blogspot.com/">http://letiziamancino.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Letizia Mancino's Homage a Betty MacDonald <br />http://www.letizia-mancino.eu/index.php?page=gallery<br /><br />Hilde Domin Fan Club <br /><a href="http://hildedominfreundeskreis.blogspot.com/">http://hildedominfreundeskreis.blogspot.com/</a> <br /><br />Monica Sone, author of Nisei Daughter, Betty MacDonald's friend, described as Kimi in The Plague and I, honour member of Betty MacDonald Fan Club and Betty MacDonald Society<br /><a href="http://monicasone.blogspot.com/">http://monicasone.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Monica Sone Society<br /><a href="http://monicasonesociety.blogspot.com/">http://monicasonesociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Monica Sone Fan Club<br /><a href="http://monicasonefanclub.blogspot.com/">http://monicasonefanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Gwen Grant's website<br /><br /><a href="http://www.gwengrant.co.uk/">http://www.gwengrant.co.uk/</a><br /><br />Gwen Grant, beloved writer and Betty MacDonald Fan Club Honour Member <br /><br /><a href="http://gwengrantsociety.blogspot.com/">http://gwengrantsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /><br />Alison Bard Burnett, Betty MacDonald's and Mary Bard's brilliant sister, beloved all over the world. Her very funny and witty interviews with Wolfgang Hampel about her famous sisters Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard are real treasures.<br /><br /><a href="http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/">http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Founder of Betty MacDonald Fan Club and Betty MacDonald Society<br /><a href="http://wolfganghampel.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampel.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Society<br />Wolfgang Hampel, winner of first Betty MacDonald Memorial Award, author, journalist, artist, poet<br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Fan Club <br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel interviewed Betty MacDonald's family and friends and many other famous artists and writers. Wolfgang Hampel is also famous for his satirical poems and stories. <br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /><br />Alison Bard Burnett, Betty MacDonald's and Mary Bard's brilliant sister, beloved all over the world. Her very funny and witty interviews with Wolfgang Hampel about her famous sisters Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard are real treasures.<br /><br /><a href="http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/">http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Ma and Pa Kettle Society <br /><a href="http://maandpakettlesociety.blogspot.com/2010/05/betty-macdonalds-ma-and-pa-kettle.html">http://maandpakettlesociety.blogspot.com/2010/05/betty-macdonalds-ma-and-pa-kettle.html</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Fan Club <br /><a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bettymacdonald/">http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bettymacdonald/</a><br /><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html</a><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html</a><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html</a><br /><br />Alison Bard Burnett, Betty MacDonald's and Mary Bard's brilliant sister, beloved all over the world. Her very funny and witty interviews with Wolfgang Hampel about her famous sisters Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard are real treasures.<br /><a href="http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/">http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Darsie Beck Artist and writer of Your Essential Nature - A Practical Guide to Greater Creativity and Spiritual Harmony - nephew of authors Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard - Honour Member of Betty MacDonald Society and Fan Club<br /><a href="http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/">http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Linde Lund created the Betty MacDonald, Monica Sone and Wolfgang Hampel Blogs<br /><a href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/15388942569315864610">http://www.blogger.com/profile/15388942569315864610</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Interviews on CD and DVD <br /><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html</a><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html</a><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Community <br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldcommunity.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldcommunity.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />You can find more info about our Betty MacDonald projects and events in the future.<br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel, author of the Betty MacDonald Biography and winner of the first Betty MacDonald Memorial Award founded Betty MacDonald Fan Club and Society in 1983. We are the largest Betty MacDonald Fan Club in the world - with members in 30 countries. Join our wonderful international Betty MacDonald Community! <br />We have tons of fun! <br /><br />Betty MacDonald - Fan Club of Betty MacDonald and Society of Betty MacDonald<br /><a href="http://bettymacdonald.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonald.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Fan Club<br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Forum<br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldforum.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldforum.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Society<br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldsociety.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Mary Bard Jensen Society<br /><a href="http://marybardsociety.blogspot.com/">http://marybardsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Alison Bard Burnett Fan Club and Society <br /><a href="http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/">http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Nancy and Plum Fan Club<br /><a href="http://nancyandplumfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://nancyandplumfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle Fan Club<br /><a href="http://pigglewigglefanclub.blogspot.com/">http://pigglewigglefanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /><br />Darsie Beck Artist and writer of Your Essential Nature - A Practical Guide to Greater Creativity and Spiritual Harmony - nephew of authors Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard - Honour Member of Betty MacDonald Society and Fan Club<br /><a href="http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/">http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Founder of Betty MacDonald Fan Club and Betty MacDonald Society<br /><a href="http://wolfganghampel.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampel.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Society<br />Wolfgang Hampel, winner of first Betty MacDonald Memorial Award, author, journalist, artist, poet<br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Fan Club <br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel, interviewer of Betty MacDonald's family and friends and many other famous artists and writers. Wolfgang Hampel is also famous for his satirical poems and stories. <br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1904864089498525423-2424902287647465340?l=letiziamancino.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Betty MacDonald Fan Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15388942569315864610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1904864089498525423.post-47877568944145848762011-01-28T01:51:00.000-08:002011-01-28T01:53:11.456-08:00It's Lina,<br /><br />Betty MacDonald Fan Club Founder, author and journalist Wolfgang Hampel, meets the most wonderful personalities, for example our Betty MacDonald Fan Club honor members, outstanding authors and artists Monica Sone, Darsie Beck and Gwen Grant. <br /><br />Everybody in the whole world would love to have a friend like Letizia Mancino. She is not a Roman cissy. <br /><br />You'll be able to read the sequel of Letizia Mancino's wonderful story very soon.<br />We can offer you a special Betty MacDonald Fan Club Service. As Betty MacDonald Fan Club has so many international fans we are going to publish Letizia Mancino's charming story in italian and german language.<br /><br />Enjoy her story as much as I do. <br /><br />Have a nice weekend.<br /><br />All my love,<br /><br />Lina <br /><br /><br /> Betty MacDonald Fan Club proudly presents: <br /> <br />The amazing, very witty, charming, intelligent story written by our brilliant new Betty MacDonald Fan Club Honor Member and writer Letizia Mancino.<br /> <br /> WHEN YOU DREAM, DREAM BIG <br /><br /> Copyright 2011 by Letizia Mancino<br /> All rights reserved <br /> Translated by D. Tsiaprakas<br /><br />Betty, I love you! Your books „Anybody can do anything“ and „Onions in the Stew“ are really outstanding! I take them into my hand, and at a stone's throw I am right away in America ! Columbus and the egg: The great discovery! <br /><br />Your bestseller „The Egg and I“ the greatest discovery. And you and I! I know America: It's true what you are writing: That's America: Absolutely right! No, even to the least detail! The landscape and the passion: Do you know the country where pistols blossom? Brava, Betty, you are describing the Americans vividly, genuinely, insufferably, brushed upon paper. If I like to read your works? To read doesn't even express it! I can even hear and see everything: Nature, culture, subculture.<br /><br />America has almost remained unchanged! O those cool Americans! Calculating, stockmarket, Wall Street, the financial crisis (even back in 1930), the gamblers, the bankruptcy of companies! The swarming of dodgers and cheaters. People left without money. Dispair und hunger! A terrible „Worst Case“ (when I knew but little English I thought it is sausage with cheese). <br /><br />Still how impressive is the ability to adaptone self of the Americans: They know how to enjoy life, acrobats of survival! In the twinkle of an eye they achieved to adapt themselves and effect the work of pioneers: In the morning you are a cleaningwoman, in the evening a brothel woman! No problem! <br /><br />„The insufficient, here it's becoming an event; The indescribable, here it's done;“ Mary Bard Jensen, your sister, was the treasure trove of procuring work: My word, what a power woman with unlimited imagination! She has recommended you everywhere: Betty can do everything, also write novels! Go ahead, sister, hurry up! The editor wants to see your manuscripts! Up to that point you had not written a single line! Wow! And if still everything goes wrong? No problem: When you dream, dream big! <br /><br />Just look, you have become famous.The Egg and I You know that, Betty? I'll slip into „The Egg and I“ and come and be your guest! I want to get to know your chickens. I hate chickens! I'm a chickens slave from North America! O Betty, without these damned animals, no chance of you becoming famous! „The Egg and I“ you would never have written! How many readers you have made happy! <br /><br />Your book is so amusing! Your witty fine (almost nasty) remarks about your family members and roundabout neighbours made me laugh so much! You have been born into a special family: Comfort was not desired: I can't but be amazed: What did your father say to your mother? After tomorrow I am going to work elsewhere: Thousands of miles away...He sent her a telegram: LEAVING FOR TWO YEARS ON THURSDAY FOR MEXICO CITY STOP GET READY IF YOU WANT TO COME ALONG – That was on Monday. Mother wired back: SHALL BE READY, and so she was.That's America! Improvisation, change, adventure. You show no weakness: Let's go! Your descriptions, Betty, about the tremendous happenings in nature have deeply frightened me. <br /><br />Continent America, I'm terrified by you! I feel so small and threatened like a tiny fly before an enormous flyswatter! Your novel is very many-sided! The reader may use it even as a cook book! „The Egg and I“ starts straight away with a recipe: „Next to the wisdom that lamb meat doesn't taste good unless it has been roasted with garlic“. Do you enjoy the American food? <br /><br />O Betty, it's too fatty for me and I hate garlic! (Betty is presently cooking lunch for Bob. She's continually talking to „STOVE“: STOVE is Bob's rival; in the beginning I thought it was being himself). She turns round and says: Well, so no garlic for you. No lamb either, Betty. I don't eat any meat! I'd actually prefer only fried eggs. Betty, let me make them myself. Then you try it!<br /><br />Blow! „STOVE“ out of order! I don't succeed in turning it on! Damned! It's got more of a mind of its own than „STOVE“ of my friend, Hilde Domin! Bob's coming! He must eat directly! „Men eat anything, the swines! Says your grandmother Gammy“. Is it true? Do you like my chickens? Bob asked me without introducing himself. Yes, Bob (rude) I love them! I'm vegetarian. Do you want to clean the henhouse with me tomorrow? A, you're always getting up so early at four o'clock! Bob, that's not a job for me! He looked at me disdainfully! A Roman cissy! You need a reeducation at once! Help, Bob's attacking me! I rather change the novel immediately and move to the „Island“! <br /><br />Letizia Mancino's website <br />http://www.letizia-mancino.eu/<br /><br />Letizia Mancino, beloved artist and writer, Betty MacDonald Fan Club Honour Member <br /><a href="http://letiziamancino.blogspot.com/">http://letiziamancino.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Letizia Mancino's Homage a Betty MacDonald <br />http://www.letizia-mancino.eu/index.php?page=gallery<br /><br />Hilde Domin Fan Club <br /><a href="http://hildedominfreundeskreis.blogspot.com/">http://hildedominfreundeskreis.blogspot.com/</a> <br /><br />Monica Sone, author of Nisei Daughter, Betty MacDonald's friend, described as Kimi in The Plague and I, honour member of Betty MacDonald Fan Club and Betty MacDonald Society<br /><a href="http://monicasone.blogspot.com/">http://monicasone.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Monica Sone Society<br /><a href="http://monicasonesociety.blogspot.com/">http://monicasonesociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Monica Sone Fan Club<br /><a href="http://monicasonefanclub.blogspot.com/">http://monicasonefanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Gwen Grant's website<br /><br /><a href="http://www.gwengrant.co.uk/">http://www.gwengrant.co.uk/</a><br /><br />Gwen Grant, beloved writer and Betty MacDonald Fan Club Honour Member <br /><br /><a href="http://gwengrantsociety.blogspot.com/">http://gwengrantsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /><br />Alison Bard Burnett, Betty MacDonald's and Mary Bard's brilliant sister, beloved all over the world. Her very funny and witty interviews with Wolfgang Hampel about her famous sisters Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard are real treasures.<br /><br /><a href="http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/">http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Founder of Betty MacDonald Fan Club and Betty MacDonald Society<br /><a href="http://wolfganghampel.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampel.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Society<br />Wolfgang Hampel, winner of first Betty MacDonald Memorial Award, author, journalist, artist, poet<br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Fan Club <br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel interviewed Betty MacDonald's family and friends and many other famous artists and writers. Wolfgang Hampel is also famous for his satirical poems and stories. <br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /><br />Alison Bard Burnett, Betty MacDonald's and Mary Bard's brilliant sister, beloved all over the world. Her very funny and witty interviews with Wolfgang Hampel about her famous sisters Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard are real treasures.<br /><br /><a href="http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/">http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Ma and Pa Kettle Society <br /><a href="http://maandpakettlesociety.blogspot.com/2010/05/betty-macdonalds-ma-and-pa-kettle.html">http://maandpakettlesociety.blogspot.com/2010/05/betty-macdonalds-ma-and-pa-kettle.html</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Fan Club <br /><a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bettymacdonald/">http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bettymacdonald/</a><br /><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html</a><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html</a><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html</a><br /><br />Alison Bard Burnett, Betty MacDonald's and Mary Bard's brilliant sister, beloved all over the world. Her very funny and witty interviews with Wolfgang Hampel about her famous sisters Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard are real treasures.<br /><a href="http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/">http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Darsie Beck Artist and writer of Your Essential Nature - A Practical Guide to Greater Creativity and Spiritual Harmony - nephew of authors Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard - Honour Member of Betty MacDonald Society and Fan Club<br /><a href="http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/">http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Linde Lund created the Betty MacDonald, Monica Sone and Wolfgang Hampel Blogs<br /><a href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/15388942569315864610">http://www.blogger.com/profile/15388942569315864610</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Interviews on CD and DVD <br /><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html</a><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html</a><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Community <br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldcommunity.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldcommunity.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />You can find more info about our Betty MacDonald projects and events in the future.<br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel, author of the Betty MacDonald Biography and winner of the first Betty MacDonald Memorial Award founded Betty MacDonald Fan Club and Society in 1983. We are the largest Betty MacDonald Fan Club in the world - with members in 30 countries. Join our wonderful international Betty MacDonald Community! <br />We have tons of fun! <br /><br />Betty MacDonald - Fan Club of Betty MacDonald and Society of Betty MacDonald<br /><a href="http://bettymacdonald.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonald.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Fan Club<br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Forum<br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldforum.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldforum.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Society<br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldsociety.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Mary Bard Jensen Society<br /><a href="http://marybardsociety.blogspot.com/">http://marybardsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Alison Bard Burnett Fan Club and Society <br /><a href="http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/">http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Nancy and Plum Fan Club<br /><a href="http://nancyandplumfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://nancyandplumfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle Fan Club<br /><a href="http://pigglewigglefanclub.blogspot.com/">http://pigglewigglefanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /><br />Darsie Beck Artist and writer of Your Essential Nature - A Practical Guide to Greater Creativity and Spiritual Harmony - nephew of authors Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard - Honour Member of Betty MacDonald Society and Fan Club<br /><a href="http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/">http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Founder of Betty MacDonald Fan Club and Betty MacDonald Society<br /><a href="http://wolfganghampel.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampel.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Society<br />Wolfgang Hampel, winner of first Betty MacDonald Memorial Award, author, journalist, artist, poet<br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Fan Club <br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel, interviewer of Betty MacDonald's family and friends and many other famous artists and writers. Wolfgang Hampel is also famous for his satirical poems and stories. <br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1904864089498525423-4787756894414584876?l=letiziamancino.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Betty MacDonald Fan Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15388942569315864610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1904864089498525423.post-77170356032596800542011-01-25T03:48:00.000-08:002011-01-25T03:49:52.471-08:00I'm Amelie,<br /><br />Betty MacDonald Fan Club members in 30 countries admire Wolfgang Hampel's fascinating stories, satirical poems and very witty interviews but also his brilliant friends. <br /><br />Our new great Betty MacDonald Fan Club honor member, artist and writer Letizia Mancino was born in Rome, one of my favourite cities. I can't wait to read Letizia's story.<br /><br />I often visit the websites of our dear Betty MacDonald Fan Club honor members Monica Sone, Darsie Beck, Gwen Grant and Letizia Mancino.<br /><br />It's a great feeling to be part of Betty MacDonald Fan Club. <br /><br />I'm sending my love to Betty MacDonald Memorial Award winner and Fan Club founder Wolfgang Hampel and our international Betty MacDonald Fan Club members in 30 countries and to our dear Betty MacDonald Fan Club honor members.<br /><br />Amelie<br /> <br />Letizia Mancino's website <br />http://www.letizia-mancino.eu/<br /><br />Letizia Mancino, beloved artist and writer, Betty MacDonald Fan Club Honour Member <br /><a href="http://letiziamancino.blogspot.com/">http://letiziamancino.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Letizia Mancino's Homage a Betty MacDonald <br />http://www.letizia-mancino.eu/index.php?page=gallery<br /><br />Hilde Domin Fan Club <br /><a href="http://hildedominfreundeskreis.blogspot.com/">http://hildedominfreundeskreis.blogspot.com/</a> <br /><br />Monica Sone, author of Nisei Daughter, Betty MacDonald's friend, described as Kimi in The Plague and I, honour member of Betty MacDonald Fan Club and Betty MacDonald Society<br /><a href="http://monicasone.blogspot.com/">http://monicasone.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Monica Sone Society<br /><a href="http://monicasonesociety.blogspot.com/">http://monicasonesociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Monica Sone Fan Club<br /><a href="http://monicasonefanclub.blogspot.com/">http://monicasonefanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Gwen Grant's website<br /><br /><a href="http://www.gwengrant.co.uk/">http://www.gwengrant.co.uk/</a><br /><br />Gwen Grant, beloved writer and Betty MacDonald Fan Club Honour Member <br /><br /><a href="http://gwengrantsociety.blogspot.com/">http://gwengrantsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /><br />Alison Bard Burnett, Betty MacDonald's and Mary Bard's brilliant sister, beloved all over the world. Her very funny and witty interviews with Wolfgang Hampel about her famous sisters Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard are real treasures.<br /><br /><a href="http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/">http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Founder of Betty MacDonald Fan Club and Betty MacDonald Society<br /><a href="http://wolfganghampel.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampel.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Society<br />Wolfgang Hampel, winner of first Betty MacDonald Memorial Award, author, journalist, artist, poet<br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Fan Club <br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel interviewed Betty MacDonald's family and friends and many other famous artists and writers. Wolfgang Hampel is also famous for his satirical poems and stories. <br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /><br />Alison Bard Burnett, Betty MacDonald's and Mary Bard's brilliant sister, beloved all over the world. Her very funny and witty interviews with Wolfgang Hampel about her famous sisters Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard are real treasures.<br /><br /><a href="http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/">http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Ma and Pa Kettle Society <br /><a href="http://maandpakettlesociety.blogspot.com/2010/05/betty-macdonalds-ma-and-pa-kettle.html">http://maandpakettlesociety.blogspot.com/2010/05/betty-macdonalds-ma-and-pa-kettle.html</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Fan Club <br /><a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bettymacdonald/">http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bettymacdonald/</a><br /><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html</a><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html</a><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html</a><br /><br />Alison Bard Burnett, Betty MacDonald's and Mary Bard's brilliant sister, beloved all over the world. Her very funny and witty interviews with Wolfgang Hampel about her famous sisters Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard are real treasures.<br /><a href="http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/">http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Darsie Beck Artist and writer of Your Essential Nature - A Practical Guide to Greater Creativity and Spiritual Harmony - nephew of authors Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard - Honour Member of Betty MacDonald Society and Fan Club<br /><a href="http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/">http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Linde Lund created the Betty MacDonald, Monica Sone and Wolfgang Hampel Blogs<br /><a href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/15388942569315864610">http://www.blogger.com/profile/15388942569315864610</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Interviews on CD and DVD <br /><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html</a><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html</a><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Community <br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldcommunity.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldcommunity.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />You can find more info about our Betty MacDonald projects and events in the future.<br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel, author of the Betty MacDonald Biography and winner of the first Betty MacDonald Memorial Award founded Betty MacDonald Fan Club and Society in 1983. We are the largest Betty MacDonald Fan Club in the world - with members in 30 countries. Join our wonderful international Betty MacDonald Community! <br />We have tons of fun! <br /><br />Betty MacDonald - Fan Club of Betty MacDonald and Society of Betty MacDonald<br /><a href="http://bettymacdonald.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonald.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Fan Club<br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Forum<br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldforum.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldforum.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Society<br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldsociety.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Mary Bard Jensen Society<br /><a href="http://marybardsociety.blogspot.com/">http://marybardsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Alison Bard Burnett Fan Club and Society <br /><a href="http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/">http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Nancy and Plum Fan Club<br /><a href="http://nancyandplumfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://nancyandplumfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle Fan Club<br /><a href="http://pigglewigglefanclub.blogspot.com/">http://pigglewigglefanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /><br />Darsie Beck Artist and writer of Your Essential Nature - A Practical Guide to Greater Creativity and Spiritual Harmony - nephew of authors Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard - Honour Member of Betty MacDonald Society and Fan Club<br /><a href="http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/">http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Founder of Betty MacDonald Fan Club and Betty MacDonald Society<br /><a href="http://wolfganghampel.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampel.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Society<br />Wolfgang Hampel, winner of first Betty MacDonald Memorial Award, author, journalist, artist, poet<br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Fan Club <br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel, interviewer of Betty MacDonald's family and friends and many other famous artists and writers. Wolfgang Hampel is also famous for his satirical poems and stories. <br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1904864089498525423-7717035603259680054?l=letiziamancino.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Betty MacDonald Fan Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15388942569315864610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1904864089498525423.post-66220936220149541932011-01-23T03:44:00.000-08:002011-01-23T03:45:58.766-08:00Hi this is Greta,<br /><br />It's true, dear Anita and Eartha Kitt II, one of the many talents our very gifted Betty MacDonald Fan Club Guru Wolfgang Hampel got, is making the most wonderful friends the world has ever seen. <br /><br />The international Betty MacDonald Community admires the outstanding Betty MacDonald Fan Club Honor members Monica Sone, Darsie Beck and Gwen Grant. <br /><br />Our new Betty MacDonald Fan Club honor member, Letizia Mancino shares her unique experiences with Betty MacDonald's literature and her stays in America.<br /><br />Letizia Mancino: <br /><br />Betty, I love you! Your books „Anybody can do anything“ and „Onions in the Stew“ are really outstanding! I take them into my hand, and at a stone's throw I am right away in America! Columbus and the egg: The great discovery! Your bestseller „The Egg and I“ the greatest discovery. And you and I! I know America: It's true what you are writing: That's America: Absolutely right! No, even to the least detail! <br /><br />You'll be able to read Letizia Mancino's very witty story in several parts during the next days<br /><br />We know you'll enjoy Letizia Mancino's very intelligent, amusing, charming and witty thoughts and comments very much. <br /><br />Everybody in the whole world would love to have a friend like Letizia Mancino. <br /><br />A very warm welcome from all of us!<br /><br />Wishing you a very nice weekend! <br /><br />Fondly,<br /><br />Greta <br /><br />Letizia Mancino's website <br />http://www.letizia-mancino.eu/<br /><br />Letizia Mancino, beloved artist and writer, Betty MacDonald Fan Club Honour Member <br /><a href="http://letiziamancino.blogspot.com/">http://letiziamancino.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Letizia Mancino's Homage a Betty MacDonald <br />http://www.letizia-mancino.eu/index.php?page=gallery<br /><br />Hilde Domin Fan Club <br /><a href="http://hildedominfreundeskreis.blogspot.com/">http://hildedominfreundeskreis.blogspot.com/</a> <br /><br />Monica Sone, author of Nisei Daughter, Betty MacDonald's friend, described as Kimi in The Plague and I, honour member of Betty MacDonald Fan Club and Betty MacDonald Society<br /><a href="http://monicasone.blogspot.com/">http://monicasone.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Monica Sone Society<br /><a href="http://monicasonesociety.blogspot.com/">http://monicasonesociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Monica Sone Fan Club<br /><a href="http://monicasonefanclub.blogspot.com/">http://monicasonefanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Gwen Grant's website<br /><br /><a href="http://www.gwengrant.co.uk/">http://www.gwengrant.co.uk/</a><br /><br />Gwen Grant, beloved writer and Betty MacDonald Fan Club Honour Member <br /><br /><a href="http://gwengrantsociety.blogspot.com/">http://gwengrantsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /><br />Alison Bard Burnett, Betty MacDonald's and Mary Bard's brilliant sister, beloved all over the world. Her very funny and witty interviews with Wolfgang Hampel about her famous sisters Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard are real treasures.<br /><br /><a href="http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/">http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Founder of Betty MacDonald Fan Club and Betty MacDonald Society<br /><a href="http://wolfganghampel.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampel.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Society<br />Wolfgang Hampel, winner of first Betty MacDonald Memorial Award, author, journalist, artist, poet<br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Fan Club <br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel interviewed Betty MacDonald's family and friends and many other famous artists and writers. Wolfgang Hampel is also famous for his satirical poems and stories. <br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /><br />Alison Bard Burnett, Betty MacDonald's and Mary Bard's brilliant sister, beloved all over the world. Her very funny and witty interviews with Wolfgang Hampel about her famous sisters Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard are real treasures.<br /><br /><a href="http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/">http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Ma and Pa Kettle Society <br /><a href="http://maandpakettlesociety.blogspot.com/2010/05/betty-macdonalds-ma-and-pa-kettle.html">http://maandpakettlesociety.blogspot.com/2010/05/betty-macdonalds-ma-and-pa-kettle.html</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Fan Club <br /><a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bettymacdonald/">http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bettymacdonald/</a><br /><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html</a><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html</a><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html</a><br /><br />Alison Bard Burnett, Betty MacDonald's and Mary Bard's brilliant sister, beloved all over the world. Her very funny and witty interviews with Wolfgang Hampel about her famous sisters Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard are real treasures.<br /><a href="http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/">http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Darsie Beck Artist and writer of Your Essential Nature - A Practical Guide to Greater Creativity and Spiritual Harmony - nephew of authors Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard - Honour Member of Betty MacDonald Society and Fan Club<br /><a href="http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/">http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Linde Lund created the Betty MacDonald, Monica Sone and Wolfgang Hampel Blogs<br /><a href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/15388942569315864610">http://www.blogger.com/profile/15388942569315864610</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Interviews on CD and DVD <br /><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html</a><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html</a><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Community <br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldcommunity.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldcommunity.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />You can find more info about our Betty MacDonald projects and events in the future.<br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel, author of the Betty MacDonald Biography and winner of the first Betty MacDonald Memorial Award founded Betty MacDonald Fan Club and Society in 1983. We are the largest Betty MacDonald Fan Club in the world - with members in 30 countries. Join our wonderful international Betty MacDonald Community! <br />We have tons of fun! <br /><br />Betty MacDonald - Fan Club of Betty MacDonald and Society of Betty MacDonald<br /><a href="http://bettymacdonald.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonald.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Fan Club<br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Forum<br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldforum.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldforum.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Society<br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldsociety.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Mary Bard Jensen Society<br /><a href="http://marybardsociety.blogspot.com/">http://marybardsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Alison Bard Burnett Fan Club and Society <br /><a href="http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/">http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Nancy and Plum Fan Club<br /><a href="http://nancyandplumfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://nancyandplumfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle Fan Club<br /><a href="http://pigglewigglefanclub.blogspot.com/">http://pigglewigglefanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /><br />Darsie Beck Artist and writer of Your Essential Nature - A Practical Guide to Greater Creativity and Spiritual Harmony - nephew of authors Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard - Honour Member of Betty MacDonald Society and Fan Club<br /><a href="http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/">http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Founder of Betty MacDonald Fan Club and Betty MacDonald Society<br /><a href="http://wolfganghampel.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampel.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Society<br />Wolfgang Hampel, winner of first Betty MacDonald Memorial Award, author, journalist, artist, poet<br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Fan Club <br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel, interviewer of Betty MacDonald's family and friends and many other famous artists and writers. Wolfgang Hampel is also famous for his satirical poems and stories. <br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1904864089498525423-6622093622014954193?l=letiziamancino.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Betty MacDonald Fan Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15388942569315864610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1904864089498525423.post-16550559259115386522011-01-21T02:38:00.000-08:002011-01-21T02:39:42.815-08:00Here are Anita and Eartha Kitt II talking,<br /><br />I have to tell you that sometimes I feel a bit like one of these mentioned awful jealous dwarfs. I can tell you the reason why.<br />Wolfgang Hampel had the fantastic idea to found Betty MacDonald Fan Club, to visit all the places where Betty MacDonald and her family lived and to interview her family and friends.<br /><br />What is the difference between us? I ask Eartha the question. Eartha looks at me and seems to say: Anita, you are talking all the time about many projects but you should do more in practice. <br /><br />That's the point. Thank you, Eartha. Isn't she brilliant? I could kill her. <br /><br />The other important fact is: Wolfgang Hampel seems to have a huge talent to make friends - really very bright and charming ones. <br /><br />Our new Betty MacDonald Fan Club honor member Letizia Mancino is such a gifted personality. <br />Agneta, I agree. Letizia Mancino's landscapes and the Betty MacDonald Gallery <br />are my favourites. Masterpieces! Eartha's favourites are the cats. She could look at them over and over again and she seems to smile. Eartha has a very good taste. <br /><br />I'd love to hear Letizia Mancino's thoughts regarding Betty MacDonald's work and life.<br /><br />Betty MacDonald Fan Club had a fantastic start in 2011.<br /><br />I wish you the same.<br /><br />Anita and Eartha Kitt II <br /><br />Letizia Mancino's website <br />http://www.letizia-mancino.eu/<br /><br />Letizia Mancino, beloved artist and writer, Betty MacDonald Fan Club Honour Member <br /><a href="http://letiziamancino.blogspot.com/">http://letiziamancino.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Letizia Mancino's Homage a Betty MacDonald <br />http://www.letizia-mancino.eu/index.php?page=gallery<br /><br />Hilde Domin Fan Club <br /><a href="http://hildedominfreundeskreis.blogspot.com/">http://hildedominfreundeskreis.blogspot.com/</a> <br /><br />Monica Sone, author of Nisei Daughter, Betty MacDonald's friend, described as Kimi in The Plague and I, honour member of Betty MacDonald Fan Club and Betty MacDonald Society<br /><a href="http://monicasone.blogspot.com/">http://monicasone.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Monica Sone Society<br /><a href="http://monicasonesociety.blogspot.com/">http://monicasonesociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Monica Sone Fan Club<br /><a href="http://monicasonefanclub.blogspot.com/">http://monicasonefanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Gwen Grant's website<br /><br /><a href="http://www.gwengrant.co.uk/">http://www.gwengrant.co.uk/</a><br /><br />Gwen Grant, beloved writer and Betty MacDonald Fan Club Honour Member <br /><br /><a href="http://gwengrantsociety.blogspot.com/">http://gwengrantsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /><br />Alison Bard Burnett, Betty MacDonald's and Mary Bard's brilliant sister, beloved all over the world. Her very funny and witty interviews with Wolfgang Hampel about her famous sisters Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard are real treasures.<br /><br /><a href="http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/">http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Founder of Betty MacDonald Fan Club and Betty MacDonald Society<br /><a href="http://wolfganghampel.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampel.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Society<br />Wolfgang Hampel, winner of first Betty MacDonald Memorial Award, author, journalist, artist, poet<br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Fan Club <br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel interviewed Betty MacDonald's family and friends and many other famous artists and writers. Wolfgang Hampel is also famous for his satirical poems and stories. <br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /><br />Alison Bard Burnett, Betty MacDonald's and Mary Bard's brilliant sister, beloved all over the world. Her very funny and witty interviews with Wolfgang Hampel about her famous sisters Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard are real treasures.<br /><br /><a href="http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/">http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Ma and Pa Kettle Society <br /><a href="http://maandpakettlesociety.blogspot.com/2010/05/betty-macdonalds-ma-and-pa-kettle.html">http://maandpakettlesociety.blogspot.com/2010/05/betty-macdonalds-ma-and-pa-kettle.html</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Fan Club <br /><a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bettymacdonald/">http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bettymacdonald/</a><br /><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html</a><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html</a><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html</a><br /><br />Alison Bard Burnett, Betty MacDonald's and Mary Bard's brilliant sister, beloved all over the world. Her very funny and witty interviews with Wolfgang Hampel about her famous sisters Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard are real treasures.<br /><a href="http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/">http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Darsie Beck Artist and writer of Your Essential Nature - A Practical Guide to Greater Creativity and Spiritual Harmony - nephew of authors Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard - Honour Member of Betty MacDonald Society and Fan Club<br /><a href="http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/">http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Linde Lund created the Betty MacDonald, Monica Sone and Wolfgang Hampel Blogs<br /><a href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/15388942569315864610">http://www.blogger.com/profile/15388942569315864610</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Interviews on CD and DVD <br /><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html</a><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html</a><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Community <br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldcommunity.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldcommunity.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />You can find more info about our Betty MacDonald projects and events in the future.<br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel, author of the Betty MacDonald Biography and winner of the first Betty MacDonald Memorial Award founded Betty MacDonald Fan Club and Society in 1983. We are the largest Betty MacDonald Fan Club in the world - with members in 30 countries. Join our wonderful international Betty MacDonald Community! <br />We have tons of fun! <br /><br />Betty MacDonald - Fan Club of Betty MacDonald and Society of Betty MacDonald<br /><a href="http://bettymacdonald.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonald.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Fan Club<br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Forum<br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldforum.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldforum.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Society<br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldsociety.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Mary Bard Jensen Society<br /><a href="http://marybardsociety.blogspot.com/">http://marybardsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Alison Bard Burnett Fan Club and Society <br /><a href="http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/">http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Nancy and Plum Fan Club<br /><a href="http://nancyandplumfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://nancyandplumfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle Fan Club<br /><a href="http://pigglewigglefanclub.blogspot.com/">http://pigglewigglefanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /><br />Darsie Beck Artist and writer of Your Essential Nature - A Practical Guide to Greater Creativity and Spiritual Harmony - nephew of authors Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard - Honour Member of Betty MacDonald Society and Fan Club<br /><a href="http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/">http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Founder of Betty MacDonald Fan Club and Betty MacDonald Society<br /><a href="http://wolfganghampel.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampel.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Society<br />Wolfgang Hampel, winner of first Betty MacDonald Memorial Award, author, journalist, artist, poet<br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Fan Club <br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel, interviewer of Betty MacDonald's family and friends and many other famous artists and writers. Wolfgang Hampel is also famous for his satirical poems and stories. <br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1904864089498525423-1655055925911538652?l=letiziamancino.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Betty MacDonald Fan Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15388942569315864610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1904864089498525423.post-39381266003067350402011-01-20T05:03:00.000-08:002011-01-20T05:05:31.040-08:00Hi this is Agneta,<br /><br />A great start for Betty MacDonald Fan Club in 2011. <br /><br />Betty MacDonald Memorial Award winner and Betty MacDonald Fan Club founder Wolfgang Hampel has the most fascinating friends.<br />Thank you so much, dear Wolfgang Hampel for sharing with Betty MacDonald Fans from 30 countries. <br /><br />We admire our new fascinating Betty MacDonald Fan Club Honor member, Letizia Mancino.<br /><br />You really can enjoy the infinite play of colors and after passing through Letizia Mancino's magical gate you experience the wide horizon of her world.<br /><br />Landscapes for our dreams - especially Betty MacDonald Gallery and the beautiful architectures in blue, red, and golden paints - are outstanding. <br /><br />I love Letizia Mancino's cats so much! <br /><br />Betty MacDonald would have been crazy about new Betty MacDonald Fan Club Honor member, Letizia Mancino. <br /><br />Much love and many kisses,<br /><br />Agneta <br /><br /><br />Letizia Mancino's website <br />http://www.letizia-mancino.eu/<br /><br />Letizia Mancino, beloved artist and writer, Betty MacDonald Fan Club Honour Member <br /><a href="http://letiziamancino.blogspot.com/">http://letiziamancino.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Letizia Mancino's Homage a Betty MacDonald <br />http://www.letizia-mancino.eu/index.php?page=gallery<br /><br />Hilde Domin Fan Club <br /><a href="http://hildedominfreundeskreis.blogspot.com/">http://hildedominfreundeskreis.blogspot.com/</a> <br /><br />Monica Sone, author of Nisei Daughter, Betty MacDonald's friend, described as Kimi in The Plague and I, honour member of Betty MacDonald Fan Club and Betty MacDonald Society<br /><a href="http://monicasone.blogspot.com/">http://monicasone.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Monica Sone Society<br /><a href="http://monicasonesociety.blogspot.com/">http://monicasonesociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Monica Sone Fan Club<br /><a href="http://monicasonefanclub.blogspot.com/">http://monicasonefanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Gwen Grant's website<br /><br /><a href="http://www.gwengrant.co.uk/">http://www.gwengrant.co.uk/</a><br /><br />Gwen Grant, beloved writer and Betty MacDonald Fan Club Honour Member <br /><br /><a href="http://gwengrantsociety.blogspot.com/">http://gwengrantsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /><br />Alison Bard Burnett, Betty MacDonald's and Mary Bard's brilliant sister, beloved all over the world. Her very funny and witty interviews with Wolfgang Hampel about her famous sisters Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard are real treasures.<br /><br /><a href="http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/">http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Founder of Betty MacDonald Fan Club and Betty MacDonald Society<br /><a href="http://wolfganghampel.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampel.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Society<br />Wolfgang Hampel, winner of first Betty MacDonald Memorial Award, author, journalist, artist, poet<br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Fan Club <br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel interviewed Betty MacDonald's family and friends and many other famous artists and writers. Wolfgang Hampel is also famous for his satirical poems and stories. <br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /><br />Alison Bard Burnett, Betty MacDonald's and Mary Bard's brilliant sister, beloved all over the world. Her very funny and witty interviews with Wolfgang Hampel about her famous sisters Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard are real treasures.<br /><br /><a href="http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/">http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Ma and Pa Kettle Society <br /><a href="http://maandpakettlesociety.blogspot.com/2010/05/betty-macdonalds-ma-and-pa-kettle.html">http://maandpakettlesociety.blogspot.com/2010/05/betty-macdonalds-ma-and-pa-kettle.html</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Fan Club <br /><a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bettymacdonald/">http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bettymacdonald/</a><br /><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html</a><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html</a><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html</a><br /><br />Alison Bard Burnett, Betty MacDonald's and Mary Bard's brilliant sister, beloved all over the world. Her very funny and witty interviews with Wolfgang Hampel about her famous sisters Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard are real treasures.<br /><a href="http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/">http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Darsie Beck Artist and writer of Your Essential Nature - A Practical Guide to Greater Creativity and Spiritual Harmony - nephew of authors Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard - Honour Member of Betty MacDonald Society and Fan Club<br /><a href="http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/">http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Linde Lund created the Betty MacDonald, Monica Sone and Wolfgang Hampel Blogs<br /><a href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/15388942569315864610">http://www.blogger.com/profile/15388942569315864610</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Interviews on CD and DVD <br /><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html</a><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html</a><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Community <br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldcommunity.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldcommunity.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />You can find more info about our Betty MacDonald projects and events in the future.<br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel, author of the Betty MacDonald Biography and winner of the first Betty MacDonald Memorial Award founded Betty MacDonald Fan Club and Society in 1983. We are the largest Betty MacDonald Fan Club in the world - with members in 30 countries. Join our wonderful international Betty MacDonald Community! <br />We have tons of fun! <br /><br />Betty MacDonald - Fan Club of Betty MacDonald and Society of Betty MacDonald<br /><a href="http://bettymacdonald.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonald.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Fan Club<br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Forum<br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldforum.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldforum.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Society<br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldsociety.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Mary Bard Jensen Society<br /><a href="http://marybardsociety.blogspot.com/">http://marybardsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Alison Bard Burnett Fan Club and Society <br /><a href="http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/">http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Nancy and Plum Fan Club<br /><a href="http://nancyandplumfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://nancyandplumfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle Fan Club<br /><a href="http://pigglewigglefanclub.blogspot.com/">http://pigglewigglefanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /><br />Darsie Beck Artist and writer of Your Essential Nature - A Practical Guide to Greater Creativity and Spiritual Harmony - nephew of authors Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard - Honour Member of Betty MacDonald Society and Fan Club<br /><a href="http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/">http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Founder of Betty MacDonald Fan Club and Betty MacDonald Society<br /><a href="http://wolfganghampel.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampel.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Society<br />Wolfgang Hampel, winner of first Betty MacDonald Memorial Award, author, journalist, artist, poet<br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Fan Club <br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel, interviewer of Betty MacDonald's family and friends and many other famous artists and writers. Wolfgang Hampel is also famous for his satirical poems and stories. <br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1904864089498525423-3938126600306735040?l=letiziamancino.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Betty MacDonald Fan Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15388942569315864610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1904864089498525423.post-89516411926079063022011-01-14T00:51:00.001-08:002011-01-14T02:36:29.923-08:00I'm Gerit,<br /><br />That's a wonderful start in 2011. <br /><br />So many Betty MacDonald Fan Club members asked: <br />Who will be next Betty MacDonald Fan Club honor member? <br /><br />Dear Betty MacDonald Fan Club fans you don't have to wait any longer!<br /><br />Ta ta ta taaaa!<br />We have the great joy and pleasure to introduce our new outstanding Betty MacDonald Fan Club Honor member Letizia Mancino.<br /><br />Letizia Mancino was born in Rome/Italy. <br />She is an architect, artist, writer and President of Goethe Society Heidelberg. <br /><br />Letizia Mancino created a magical gallery - Hommage a Betty MacDonald.<br />We are so delighted. Letizia's artwork is fascinating. Her Betty MacDonald Gallery made my day. We know you'll enjoy it very much. <br /><br />One of Letizia's many fans is our one and only Betty MacDonald Memorial Award winner and Betty MacDonald Fan Club founder - Wolfgang Hampel - who adores Letizia Mancino's artwork and books. <br /><br />Welcome, dear Letizia Mancino! <br /><br />Thank you so much for creating this magical Hommage a Betty MacDonald. <br /><br />Letizia Mancino:<br /><br />Betty MacDonald has been one of my favourite authors ever since I read THE EGG AND I. Betty MacDonald's unique writing has greatly influenced my paintings of American landscape. I am really delighted to be an honour member of the Betty MacDonald Fan Club.<br /><br />I love islands in North America: Though I know only the island „Mount Desert“ in Maine and not the island at the Pacific Coast – Betty MacDonald's Vashon Island is near Seattle – however things seem to me to be very similar: Magic landscape, cosmic influences and thousands of small odd bits of land swimming in the wide ocean. Can they really swim? It looks as if they were wearing a life jacket around the lushgreen of the woods...<br /><br />Homage a Betty MacDonald <br /><br />http://www.letizia-mancino.eu/index.php?page=gallery<br /><br />We are so happy and proud to have Letizia Mancino with us. <br /><br />Take care,<br /><br />Gerit <br /><br />Letizia Mancino's website <br />http://www.letizia-mancino.eu/<br /><br />Letizia Mancino, beloved artist and writer, Betty MacDonald Fan Club Honour Member <br /><a href="http://letiziamancino.blogspot.com/">http://letiziamancino.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Monica Sone, author of Nisei Daughter, Betty MacDonald's friend, described as Kimi in The Plague and I, honour member of Betty MacDonald Fan Club and Betty MacDonald Society<br /><a href="http://monicasone.blogspot.com/">http://monicasone.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Monica Sone Society<br /><a href="http://monicasonesociety.blogspot.com/">http://monicasonesociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Monica Sone Fan Club<br /><a href="http://monicasonefanclub.blogspot.com/">http://monicasonefanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Gwen Grant's website<br /><br /><a href="http://www.gwengrant.co.uk/">http://www.gwengrant.co.uk/</a><br /><br />Gwen Grant, beloved writer and Betty MacDonald Fan Club Honour Member <br /><br /><a href="http://gwengrantsociety.blogspot.com/">http://gwengrantsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /><br />Alison Bard Burnett, Betty MacDonald's and Mary Bard's brilliant sister, beloved all over the world. Her very funny and witty interviews with Wolfgang Hampel about her famous sisters Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard are real treasures.<br /><br /><a href="http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/">http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Founder of Betty MacDonald Fan Club and Betty MacDonald Society<br /><a href="http://wolfganghampel.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampel.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Society<br />Wolfgang Hampel, winner of first Betty MacDonald Memorial Award, author, journalist, artist, poet<br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Fan Club <br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel interviewed Betty MacDonald's family and friends and many other famous artists and writers. Wolfgang Hampel is also famous for his satirical poems and stories. <br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /><br />Alison Bard Burnett, Betty MacDonald's and Mary Bard's brilliant sister, beloved all over the world. Her very funny and witty interviews with Wolfgang Hampel about her famous sisters Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard are real treasures.<br /><br /><a href="http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/">http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Ma and Pa Kettle Society <br /><a href="http://maandpakettlesociety.blogspot.com/2010/05/betty-macdonalds-ma-and-pa-kettle.html">http://maandpakettlesociety.blogspot.com/2010/05/betty-macdonalds-ma-and-pa-kettle.html</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Fan Club <br /><a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bettymacdonald/">http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bettymacdonald/</a><br /><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html</a><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html</a><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html</a><br /><br />Alison Bard Burnett, Betty MacDonald's and Mary Bard's brilliant sister, beloved all over the world. Her very funny and witty interviews with Wolfgang Hampel about her famous sisters Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard are real treasures.<br /><a href="http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/">http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Darsie Beck Artist and writer of Your Essential Nature - A Practical Guide to Greater Creativity and Spiritual Harmony - nephew of authors Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard - Honour Member of Betty MacDonald Society and Fan Club<br /><a href="http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/">http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Linde Lund created the Betty MacDonald, Monica Sone and Wolfgang Hampel Blogs<br /><a href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/15388942569315864610">http://www.blogger.com/profile/15388942569315864610</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Interviews on CD and DVD <br /><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/06/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items-comments.html</a><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-fan-club-items.html</a><br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/2009/07/betty-macdonald-interviews-on-cddvd_17.html</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Community <br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldcommunity.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldcommunity.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />You can find more info about our Betty MacDonald projects and events in the future.<br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel, author of the Betty MacDonald Biography and winner of the first Betty MacDonald Memorial Award founded Betty MacDonald Fan Club and Society in 1983. We are the largest Betty MacDonald Fan Club in the world - with members in 26 countries. Join our wonderful international Betty MacDonald Community! <br />We have tons of fun! <br /><br />Betty MacDonald - Fan Club of Betty MacDonald and Society of Betty MacDonald<br /><a href="http://bettymacdonald.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonald.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Fan Club<br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Forum<br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldforum.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldforum.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Betty MacDonald Society<br /><a href="http://bettymacdonaldsociety.blogspot.com/">http://bettymacdonaldsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Mary Bard Jensen Society<br /><a href="http://marybardsociety.blogspot.com/">http://marybardsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Alison Bard Burnett Fan Club and Society <br /><a href="http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/">http://alisonbard.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Nancy and Plum Fan Club<br /><a href="http://nancyandplumfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://nancyandplumfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle Fan Club<br /><a href="http://pigglewigglefanclub.blogspot.com/">http://pigglewigglefanclub.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /><br />Darsie Beck Artist and writer of Your Essential Nature - A Practical Guide to Greater Creativity and Spiritual Harmony - nephew of authors Betty MacDonald and Mary Bard - Honour Member of Betty MacDonald Society and Fan Club<br /><a href="http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/">http://darsiebeck.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Founder of Betty MacDonald Fan Club and Betty MacDonald Society<br /><a href="http://wolfganghampel.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampel.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Society<br />Wolfgang Hampel, winner of first Betty MacDonald Memorial Award, author, journalist, artist, poet<br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelsociety.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel Fan Club <br /><br />Wolfgang Hampel, interviewer of Betty MacDonald's family and friends and many other famous artists and writers. Wolfgang Hampel is also famous for his satirical poems and stories. <br /><br /><a href="http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/">http://wolfganghampelfanclub.blogspot.com/</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1904864089498525423-8951641192607906302?l=letiziamancino.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Betty MacDonald Fan Clubhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15388942569315864610noreply@blogger.com