Poetry Thursday: In memoriam, Ann Richards

[icy_sushi]

I just read that Ann Richards died. I was in college in Texas during her governorship and I've always admired her. She wasn't afraid to be a woman, and she knew that as a woman, she had the power to take on any man. She was funny, smart, and one of the few aspects of Texas I actually liked while I was there. I campaigned for her (to the extent

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[sun_moon]

Oh thanks for this. I have really admired her, too.
Heard this on NPR this morning.

Ann Richards Quotes

[sun_moon]

"Poor George [Bush], he can't help it. He was born with a silver foot in his mouth

Re: Ann Richards Quotes

[icy_sushi]

oh, man! That's some great stuff right there!