We lost another giant this week with the passing of the former governor of Texas, Ann Richards. The New York Times has a lengthy obituary in today's paper -- a fitting tribute to a legendary leader.Other tributes come informally from those who knew, loved and worked with her -- this one by email from my Fort Worth friend, the marvelous Katie Sherrod:
She always had time to talk. And to laugh.
She was a recovering alcoholic, and every time reporters tried to get her to talk about that, she'd say, "When I was young and irresponsible, I was young and irresponsible." And that was that.When reporters would press her for one last comment, she'd say something like, "Don't squat with your spurs on."
She was a friend, a mentor, and an inspiration. She was a Texas woman in the best sense -- strong, brave, loyal and uppity.I will miss her for a long long time.
May she rest in peace and rise in glory.
Senor ... Thanks for those links!! Molly Ivins is one of the best. She and Ann Richards are two women who give Texas a chance at being a great state. Love the cartoon too!!
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