Hi there! And welcome back to another episode of grounded in the middle.  Today I have a confession to make. When I was about 13 years old, I became a Golden Girls fan and I believe it’s when I figured out I was in fact a bit of an old soul. I still remember waking up in a hotel room while vacationing with my family on my birthday and turning on the Golden Girls in the morning. My dad gave me the hardest time about watching the show and I really couldn’t ever explain why I liked it. I just did. And apparently many others did as it was on air for 7 seasons and was nominated for 68 Emmy awards and won 11 Emmy’s including outstanding comedy series twice. 23 years later I admit that I have watched every single episode multiple times as I have the DVD’s and they are my go-to shows when I don’t feel well, need a lift, or just want something fun to listen to. While I am a long-time fan of the Golden Girls, I have to admit when Betty White passed away in December, I didn’t know all that she had accomplished until I began reading about her and the legacy she left behind.

So,in honor of the late Betty White, known for her character Rose on the Golden Girls, I’m sharing 25 fun facts you may not have known about the actress and animal lover and to be honest I think you may just be surprised by a few of them.