I hope she gets better, because I can’t imagine a world without Molly Ivins calling politicians on their shit:
Molly Ivins, battling breast cancer afresh, sounds as feisty as ever.
The South Austin resident continues writing her left-of-center column, raising money for the journal where she forged her tart take on politics and, of course, cheerfully gigging Republicans such as the well-coifed governor of Texas.
Ivins, 61, tongue-in-cheeked that Gov. Rick Perry’s trip to Iraq this week will slow anti-American insurgents. “The mere sight of his hair will do a world of good,” she said.
She chatted with two visitors to her home office in Travis Heights without donning her wig of reddish-blond locks; her pate was nearly bald.
Molly was on the last half-hour of Washington Journal with Brian Lamb this morning. Maybe they’ll replay it later. She was wonderful!
I didn’t know Molly was battling cancer. Molly, if you read this, know that we’re rooting for you!! Keep your chin up, and get healthy soon! Smooches…
also, miss ivins made a point to ask
well-wishers to financially support the
texas-observer. i always have to remind myself that everyone in texas
doesn’t foam at the mouth.
Molly has a website that takes you directly to the Texas-Observer http://mollyivins.com
She was on cspan today, a little weak, wearing a ridiculous hat that I’m sure made her laugh, but as passionate and delightful as ever. I sent her an email to the Texas Observer.
Molly, I have successfully (so far) fought the breast cancer battle. I know you can, too.
Your columns are so great, so feisty, so fantastically on point. Best wishes!