Wednesday a genuine American treasure died. Molly Ivins was such a remarkable individual -- funnier than hell, sharp as a whip, the proverbial gadfly and a woman who had a heart as big as Texas. They don't make them like that anymore. I can't believe we will never get to read another column by her.
I remember how excited I was to hear Molly read from her book Molly Ivins Can't Say That, Can She? and how wonderful it was to have her sign my copy. It was a book that had me rolling on the floor with laughter, yet the wisdom and generosity of spirit showed through on every piece. And it made me feel like I wasn't alone in my passion for a world that worked better for everyone. After all, before blogs, finding those few friends that were just as passionate and just as obsessed about politics, willing to talk about why it mattered for hours, and were liberal to boot was damn difficult. Molly showed us that we weren't alone.
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