That sucks. Anyone notice (or rather is there anyone left who hasn't noticed) the alarming rise in the number of Americans in general who are getting cancer these days?

Her passing is like losing a good friend. I eagerly watched for each weeks' column, enjoying her straight talk, her humor, and her honesty. She had much in common with Ann Richards, another woman who brightened the world during her life (not referring to politics, rather the person).

For 5 years, I've had invitations to her monthly soirees, but I kept putting it off. My regretable procrastination will haunt me for a long time. To have had the chance to chat or banter with Ms. Ivins would have been delightful.

See Molly Ivins at her satirical best in a video called "The Dildo Diaries"...here:

www.thoughttheater.com

A fitting tribute from an editor:
http://www.creators.com/opinion/molly-ivins.html?columnsName=miv

What a loss! I've only discovered Molly in the past 2 years, and was instantly a fan. Her columns were so full of wisdom. She truly afflicted the comfortable and comforted the afflicted. My condolences to her family and to her friends throughout the world. We really will miss her.

Who can possibly take the place of Molly Ivins? It's just too damn hard to crank out that much top-quality work day after day for so many years. The woman had a knack for knowing the truth, and the skill to tell it.

These days the only person who comes close is some guy named "Digby." I just wish there were some women in this country that wrote with that kind of power and insight...

"Death before being dishonored any more." - Col. Ted Westhusing

and her spunkiness. She was a light among darkness and will be missed. Usually breast cancer is arrested...perhaps, her diagnosis came too late for her to be saved? What a pity.