Quote of the day
The Constitution was the expression not only of a political faith, but also of political fears. It was wrought both as the organ of the national interest and as the bulwark of certain individual and local rights.
Liz Carpenter

Born: September 1, 1920
Died: March 20, 2010 (aged 89)
Bio: Mary Elizabeth "Liz" Sutherland Carpenter was a writer, feminist, former reporter, media advisor, speechwriter, political humorist, and public relations expert. Carpenter was born in historic Salado in southern Bell County, Texas.
Known for:
- Unplanned parenthood (1994)
- Getting better all the time (1987)
- Ruffles & flourishes (1970)