Betty White has been all over the news lately, and has had a late-career resurgence of popularity. Most people know, at least I hope Pet Talkers do - that she is a major dog lover and strong supporter of many animal charities as well. But besides all that, I just get the feeling she is a real, decent human being, as well as a gifted performer.

Today in the news is a story that she has accomplished a lifelong dream: she has been made an honorary Forest Ranger, and presented with a badge and hat. She has wanted to be once since she was a girl, but at that time, women were not allowed.

But the real reason I am posting this now -

White was in D.C. for another Kennedy Center event in which Tina Fey was presented with the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.

"It's a formal affair," White explained. "Would it be all right if I wore the hat?
You've just gotta respect that! I'd want to wear the hat, too!