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There's a new biography of Molly Ivins - called Molly Ivins, a Rebel Life by Bill Minutaglio and W. Michael Smith - and it's on my Christmas Wish List. Here in a review I found this reminder of her ability to see politicians for what they are, and make us laugh.
She once wrote of a Republican congressman that 'if his IQ slips any lower, we'll have to water him twice a day.'
Of course this isn't the only instance of her mixing politics and botany. Remember Shrub?
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I miss Molly.
Posted by: Susan Tomlinson | November 28, 2009 at 07:04 AM
I miss her too. She was the only columnist I could read without gagging on my coffee.
Posted by: Mr. McGregor's Daughter | November 28, 2009 at 07:39 AM
She was on of a kind, well, she and Ann Richards...two great Texas gals.
Posted by: Janet | November 28, 2009 at 07:48 AM
She was one of a kind! Spelling is such a plus!
Posted by: Janet | November 28, 2009 at 07:49 AM
I really miss Molly!
Posted by: gail | November 29, 2009 at 05:18 AM
Her passing left a big black hole in the political commentary world. I miss her, too.
Posted by: joene | November 29, 2009 at 05:38 PM