Reply #3: I have never met Vicki in person, but

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(goes to show you how bizarre internet connections can be), I've corresponded with her a few times by way of common membership on a particular listserve. The fact that she even participates in that listserve, and answers emails sent through that listserve, speaks volumes about her all by itself.(By the way, the wit and insight of her listserv comments also provide proof positive that this is one very sharp, savvy woman). Anyway, through that slender electronic connection, I happened to write her that I was crossing my fingers that I could "win" the Harvard lottery, and get myself into the event, so what did she do? arrange to get me a "VIP" ticket!!!! Since, in fact, I did NOT win the lottery, this kindness on her part made ALL the difference in my ability to be there that day (not to mention the fact that it got me a seat near the front). And I STILL have not met her in person!!!!

If someone like me gets this bon-bon of kindness, imagine what she's done for people she does know. . From an outsider's perspective, my guess is that Vicki Kennedy is perhaps the best thing that could have happened to the life of Edward Moore Kennedy. And there seemed to be such real happiness between them. . inspirational and heartening to behold.

Yup, she's a class act.