Wednesday, January 31, 2007
Rest In Peace
Molly Ivins dead at 62. From the obit:
She was smart, funny, and a defender of the powerless - a pretty good epitaph to have if you gotta have one.
In a column in mid-January, Ivins urged readers to stand up against Bush's plan to send more troops to Iraq.
"We are the people who run this country. We are the deciders. And every single day, every single one of us needs to step outside and take some action to help stop this war," Ivins wrote in the Jan. 11 column. "We need people in the streets, banging pots and pans and demanding, 'Stop it, now!'"
She was smart, funny, and a defender of the powerless - a pretty good epitaph to have if you gotta have one.
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I'm very sad to hear that. I liked her very much. So many people who ought to drop dead, but hang on for what seems like forever.
62. That's terrible.
62. That's terrible.
There was a time when Giants walked the earth here in Texas, and spoke the truth -- Barbara Jordon, Ann Richards and Molly Ivins. We miss them all.
# posted by 
: 4:49 AM
: 4:49 AM
NYC Educator, I was discussing future career plans with my girlfriend this week and we were talking about how long we want to work before we retire - for me the choices are 55, 59, or 62. When you see somebody as young as Ms. Ivins die at the age of 62, it sure does change how you view retirement. A little less pension money and a little earlier retirement age seems more appealing.
Well said, Kicksiron. Both Richards and Ivins died in the same calender year too. I was just reading some liner notes in a Stevie Ray Vaughan boxset yesterday that were written by Gov. Ann Richards. She was a great, great lady too - an inspiration in the recovery movement. May they all rest in peace.
Well said, Kicksiron. Both Richards and Ivins died in the same calender year too. I was just reading some liner notes in a Stevie Ray Vaughan boxset yesterday that were written by Gov. Ann Richards. She was a great, great lady too - an inspiration in the recovery movement. May they all rest in peace.
NYC Educator, I was discussing future career plans with my girlfriend this week and we were talking about how long we want to work before we retire - for me the choices are 55, 59, or 62. When you see somebody as young as Ms. Ivins die at the age of 62, it sure does change how you view retirement. A little less pension money and a little earlier retirement age seems more appealing.
Well said, Kicksiron. Both Richards and Ivins died in the same calender year too. I was just reading some liner notes in a Stevie Ray Vaughan boxset yesterday that were written by Gov. Ann Richards. She was a great, great lady too - an inspiration in the recovery movement. May they all rest in peace.
Well said, Kicksiron. Both Richards and Ivins died in the same calender year too. I was just reading some liner notes in a Stevie Ray Vaughan boxset yesterday that were written by Gov. Ann Richards. She was a great, great lady too - an inspiration in the recovery movement. May they all rest in peace.
RBE,
We will miss Molly Ivins and her death like may other others is a momemto mori.
Amongst we attorneys, et alia, the line to remember is: Nobody's last words were, "I wish I had spent more time at the office."
We will miss Molly Ivins and her death like may other others is a momemto mori.
Amongst we attorneys, et alia, the line to remember is: Nobody's last words were, "I wish I had spent more time at the office."
# posted by : 1:06 PM
: 1:06 PM
reality, you wrote:
"NYC Educator, I was discussing future career plans with my girlfriend this week and we were talking about how long we want to work before we retire - for me the choices are 55, 59, or 62."
Have you had that vasectomy yet? Because if you haven't and if you don't, the odds are, in fact, it's a sure thing you'll have a kid or two.
Then you'll start wondering if the bills will ever end and if perhaps your own death is the only way to stop them. Forget about retiring unless you're expecting a massive inheritance.
"NYC Educator, I was discussing future career plans with my girlfriend this week and we were talking about how long we want to work before we retire - for me the choices are 55, 59, or 62."
Have you had that vasectomy yet? Because if you haven't and if you don't, the odds are, in fact, it's a sure thing you'll have a kid or two.
Then you'll start wondering if the bills will ever end and if perhaps your own death is the only way to stop them. Forget about retiring unless you're expecting a massive inheritance.
I was sorry to hear about Molly.
It does put things in perspective.
Dude, N_S,
You've said some pretty ignorant things, but this has to top the list. I've been with the same woman for 8 years with no birth control other than my own personal control over my bodily functions. For those who don't posses these skills there are condoms, pills, and a host of other items short of a vasectomy, including penny royal tea. Welcome to the twenty-first centrury you mid-evil (insert expletive here).
LMAO!
It does put things in perspective.
Dude, N_S,
You've said some pretty ignorant things, but this has to top the list. I've been with the same woman for 8 years with no birth control other than my own personal control over my bodily functions. For those who don't posses these skills there are condoms, pills, and a host of other items short of a vasectomy, including penny royal tea. Welcome to the twenty-first centrury you mid-evil (insert expletive here).
LMAO!
PT,
I have noted that your years away from your native land have had a deleterious effect your spelling skills. "Medieval."
T
I have noted that your years away from your native land have had a deleterious effect your spelling skills. "Medieval."
T
# posted by : 6:21 PM
: 6:21 PM
no slappz again shows how he believes evil woman are always out to trick men.
As for retirement--I don't plan to retire until I can't work anymore. But I quit my full-time job when I was 35 because I decided life was too short not to pursue things I really wanted to do. It's been hard, and I've had family support, but now I only do the work I really like to do. And I make sure to find time for travel.
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As for retirement--I don't plan to retire until I can't work anymore. But I quit my full-time job when I was 35 because I decided life was too short not to pursue things I really wanted to do. It's been hard, and I've had family support, but now I only do the work I really like to do. And I make sure to find time for travel.
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