CNN/AP: At Molly Ivins' memorial: Laughing and clapping

[DeepModem Mom]

At Molly Ivins' memorial: Laughing and clapping
February 4, 2007

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) -- Molly Ivins was relentless in pursuing justice and defending the powerless, yet never lost her optimism and sense of fun, family and friends said Sunday at her memorial service.

In a laughter-filled service capped by a performance of "Great Balls of Fire" by blues musician Marcia Ball, hundreds of admirers clapped and cheered Ivins' words and spirit.

A best-selling author and syndicated columnist whose work appeared in more than 400 newspapers, Ivins died Wednesday at age 62 after a long battle with breast cancer.

At the First United Methodist Church on Sunday, numerous friends read from her writings and told stories of their adventures with her.

Friend Linda Lewis brought the crowd to its feet when she repeated a quip from Ivins: "The next time I tell you someone from Texas should not be president of the United States, please, pay attention."...

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Journalism colleagues packed the church Sunday a block from the Texas Capitol, where so many of the politicians who she poked fun at spend their days. The celebration then moved to Scholz Garden, a famous spot for telling stories and drinking beer near the University of Texas campus....

http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/02/04/ivins.memorial.ap/index.html

[underpants]

1. I'd bet it was a blast

Seems everyone but they puritan types have happy events

[Warpy]

2. Puritan types are too afraid of going to hell.

Molly raised it.

[silverweb]

3. What a tribute!

That's exactly the kind of memorial Molly would have wanted.

I loved this part: "Bush, whom Ivins referred to as 'Shrub,' issued a statement after her death that said he respected her convictions and 'her passionate belief in the power of words, and her ability to turn a phrase.'"

And I really, really do believe _georgie composed that statement all by himself -- with his blue crayon!
:rofl:

[bluedeminredstate]

15. What the Chimp means by this quote

"Bush, whom Ivins referred to as 'Shrub,' issued a statement after her death that said he respected her convictions and 'her passionate belief in the power of words, and her ability to turn a phrase.'"

Basically he's slyly saying "Me and my posse thought she was full of shit and her columns really sucked, but hey, she thought they were good and sometimes she had some funny shit about Rick Perry that I stole for myself ... not that writing shit is as important as war prezniting..."

Typical backhanded compliment that damns her with praise. He should have kept his grilled cheese sandwich hole shut.

[silverweb]

20. True, but...

Do you really, really think he even composed that sentence? I sure don't because it's too literate!

[Diane R]

4. Pleased to recommend this.

[underpants]

6. 5

:hi:

[zulchzulu]

5. K&R for a great heroine

Molly! Miss you!

[Vidar]

7. A suitable sendoff for a lovely woman.

[lonestarnot]

8. Thanks for sharing this!

Such a loss looking forward.

[bonzotex]

9. I was privileged to attend

It was a fantastic memorial to a fantastic woman. Molly was a real hero with the emphasis on "Real". The Church was packed and not just with journalists.

She will be sorely missed.

[DeepModem Mom]

11. How wonderful, bonzotex! Thanks for posting. nt

[sarge43]

16. I'm so glad a DUer was there.

Thanks bonzotex.

[ShockediSay]

10. She was a pistol nt

[Lugnut]

12. That's beautiful

What a wonderful tribute to a very special woman. K&R

[gratuitous]

13. "Please pay attention"

So, will we be hearing from the same bunch that was so horrified by the {gasp} political overtones at Paul Wellstone's memorial? I hope nobody laughed at Bush's expense! Because, uh, we're at war and stuff.

[CBHagman]

18. Surely we can bet on that, gratuitous.

And when they're done moaning and complaining about our exploiting a tragedy, we can sweetly invite them to take those ticks out of their rear ends.

On another subject, I am so pleased Marcia Ball sang at the memorial! :woohoo:

[LuckyLib]

19. Marcia Ball and retiring to Sholtz Garden for a few longnecks. Molly would have loved it.

Austin at it's finest.

[TwoHandedLayup]

14. That is awesome!

Nominated

[endarkenment]

17. Shouldnt they be wellstoning this celebration soon?

How dare we celebrate the passing one of our own with joy, with spirit, with love and laughter at a great life well lived?