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Published: 05/8/10

Mother's Day: A Texas Magnolia Who Finally Faded

By  Donna Trussell - Politics Daily
Mother's Day: A Texas Magnolia Who Finally Faded

My grandmother Grace Crawford Longino came into this world in 1901 and left it in 2002. In mid-century she seemed to be the most important woman in her town of Huntsville, Texas. By the time she died, she was almost forgotten except by family and the few friends still alive. When she was in her late 80s I'd end conversations with "I love you" because I never knew if it would be our last. In reply, she'd say thank you. One time I teased her about that. "You never say 'I love you' back to me. Maybe you don't love me." "Not love you? Why, the very idea!" she said. "I'd give my life for you." ...

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Published: 12/7/09

Liam Clancy Brought Ireland -- and Politics -- to My Front Door

By  Donna Trussell - Politics Daily
Liam Clancy Brought Ireland -- and Politics -- to My Front Door

On Friday word came down that Irish folk singer Liam Clancy, 74 years old, had died. Within minutes Facebook was awash in the news. Radio DJs announced they were planning tributes. Others, including me, posted Clancy Brothers videos. ...

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