Lady Bird Johnson: the Wildflower First Lady

Claudia "Lady Bird" Johnson passed away yesterday. She was 94.

As a native Texan, I was impressed by her strength and grace during some tough times, but I loved her old man for the civil rights legislation and pushing a Great Society agenda.

As for Lady Bird, she was the first environmentalist First Lady in my lifetime by focusing on planting wildflowers near roads, both major and minor. The Bluebonnet and Indian Paint trails near College Station and Austin are testimonials to her.

Hope she is enjoying an iced-tea with Molly and Ann.

I'll be putting up a Texas flag at my house later.

Peace to LBJ's family as they grieve their loss.

Update: I just read the LBJ Ranch has been turned over to the public. What a nice gift!

Bum Steers

I used to read Texas Monthly when I lived in Texas. Great magazine about politics and culture in Texas.

Then I moved, and totally forgot about the Bum Steers issue (annually, January issue) until Mr. Coffee at the DU posted this.

I'm reminded of JRE being on The Daily Show recently and was put into the "Seat of Heat" with this question (paraphrased slightly):

"If you were elected Vice-President in 2004, who would you accidently shoot in the face?"

Edwards' answer: Dick Cheney.


Good answer. Cheney is a bum steer, along with his boss.