Another Texas original, journalist Molly Ivins, died today after struggling with cancer since 1999. How I will miss her wonderful wit as she took aim at the more foolish and confounding elements of politics and politicians. She made me actually look forward to Texas legislative sessions because they provided such wonderful fodder for her columns. The coming presidential campaign won’t be nearly as much fun without being able to find out, “What does Molly say about this?”
You can read a heartfelt tribute from Molly’s editor here.
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On a more private note and unrelated to Molly Ivins: Denece, I am thinking of you. Your fellow Virgo, Jim, wanted me to extend his sympathy for your loss and tell you that you’re one of his favorite Houston people. Let me know when you get back in town.
Oh dear god, no. This is very distressing, but thank you for letting us (me) know.
Meant in a totally admiring spirit: I laughed a couple of times when I read that link. Especially at “gang-pluck.” Good thing she came along for a while. She was funny.
I was going to post, but as usual, you beat me to the punch. Molly and her incredible wit will be missed. No doubt, she’s having tea and a helluva conversation with Ann Richards and Barbara Jordan right now.