...she wondered if a Republican's marrow had save her body.

Ann Althouse referenced this story this morning and used basically the same headline. The comments were more nostalgic reminiscing about the music of PP&M - which was/is good.

However, if you read the story in the New York Times, within the context of this quote, the Times chooses to hyperlink to other stories about Republicans, but not Democrats. The articles on the linked page were overwhelmingly negative. Surprised?:

"Ms. Travers, a lifetime Democrat, joked with her family that she wondered if a Republican's marrow had save her body. She learned that this was indeed true when she called the other Mary to thank her."

Best wishes to Ms Travers, but the NYTs is pathetic!