Rest In Peace Noma - We'll Deal With The Republicans

This is a woman, I wish I had had the chance to meet. From today's Union Tribune obits:

Noma L. Salgado
SALGADO, NOMA L. Noma 91, of Escondido passed away peacefully on October 9, 2006. A loving, cheerful mother and grandma to many, she will be remembered for her boundless love and kindness. Noma found great joy being surrounded by family and friends. Noma was an ardent reader and avid seamstress, especially enjoying sewing quilts and dresses for her grandchildren. She feared little in life except snakes, heights, and Republicans. Mom was the root of our family tree, the fabric that made up the quilt of our lives. She will be missed by all whose hearts she touched.Please sign the guest book at obituaries.uniontrib.com

Much like so many of us. Fearing only heights, snakes and Republicans. Of course the difference between snakes and Republicans seems to be shrinking lately.