From the ridiculous to the sublime? I guess it depends on your political views. After the crowds, sun, and fun of Sea World, we took a quiet car tour of the LBJ Ranch, part of the presidential home park (part national park, part state park -- and two different sites about 15 miles apart). I'd been before, in 2002, but Dave hadn't, and I'm glad I went back. We forget, sometimes, with all the recriminations still surrounding the Vietnam War, how much good President Johnson did on the home front. Head Start, Civil Rights Act, Voting Act, just to name a few. It was edifying and inspiring to see the place that gave Johnson his sanity back after being in Washington, and where he entertained -- and worked with -- political leaders from around the world.
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