Remembering Bette

As I prepare to set out on this latest adventure, I would be remiss in failing to acknowledge the passing of one of the inspirations for this blog - Bette Clause. I met Bette at my first job. She was the hostess and I was a busboy. We became lifelong friends. She was as close to my real-life Auntie Mame as you could imagine. And she always advocated using proper glassware when drinking the bubbles.

(As many of my Nantucket friends can attest, there has been significant breakage while transporting flute glasses to Great Point!)

Bon voyage Bette. Your memory is an inspiration and a blessing.