I had a battle of the Gs (giggle vs. gag) when up popped in my inbox this headline: Gov. Perry Honored as Texan of the Year

(Tee Hee … Hrrrrrrrk!)

OK. We can now proclaim “gag” the winner. I read far enough to catch this:

“…The most important thing we can do for the people of Texas is lead with conviction,…” Perry said. “Leadership is not about making everyone happy; it is about standing strong for something you believe in even when the wind currents start to blow hard in your face.”

This from a man soooooo well-versed in the art of … well, that last phrase.

This article appears in March 23 • 2007.

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