texanwitch
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Sun Sep-17-06 05:07 PM
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Howdy from Austin, Texas. |
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I am here to say goodbye to Ann Richards, Austin is a sad place today.
I brought my laptop in hopes of finding a Wi-Fi area and I did.
Staying over until Monday then back to Houston.
I am a sad Texan today.
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Sun Sep-17-06 05:08 PM
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3. Gov Ann Richards was a great woman, a great Texan and a great American |
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In California, she has lots of fans
:toast:
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Sun Sep-17-06 05:19 PM
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Ann started off as our Ann but became the world's Ann.
She was so smart, funny, and a great Texan.
I am going to drink a Shiner Beer her honor, I think she like that.
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Sun Sep-17-06 05:15 PM
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4. Thanks for the hugs auntAgonist and billyshank. |
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Austin is always so upbeat but this weekend it is just a very somber place to be.
I knew Ann, she was Texas.
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Sun Sep-17-06 05:25 PM
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6. Howdy from another part of Austin. |
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I only met Ann a couple of times, and never in a situation where she would remember me. I knew others who knew her well, and are heartbroken. One of my friends considered her a personal hero because of her battles with alcoholism, and her willingness to discuss them. He saw her speak often about the subject, and has been very upset by her passing. I think it's important for people to know that she was so much more than a funny woman and a great Democrat. She inspired people in all aspects of her life. She was a beautiful person far beyond her role in politics.
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Sun Sep-17-06 05:32 PM
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7. My parents knew Ann, so I got to met her seveal times, even had |
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a chance to eat BBQ with her for an hour.
Your post said it well jobycom, Ann inspired me to be active in politics. Ann was my hero.
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