Lady Bird Johnson, former U. S. First Lady, passed away this past Wednesday. One of her biggest gifts to this nation is her highway beautification program. Whenever you travel along the interstate highways here in the U.S. and see the beautiful and colorful wildflowers all along the way, you should think of her. I also remember when I was a very young girl how she was forced into her role as the nation mourned the Kennedy assassination. She very wisely stepped into the role in a very unassuming and compassionate manner, while at the same time, appearing to be a pillar of strength for the nation. May she RIP.