Katie Couric on her interview with John and Roberta McCain
...cross posted from our sister site, New York City Moms Blog. Written by Katie Couric.
Hey, it's me again. First, let me say to PunditMom that I'm so appreciative that you think I get it. Woo!! (Just don’t ask my kids the same question.)
I wanted to tell you about my interview with Sen. John McCain and his mother Roberta. I must say, I've always thought that you can learn a lot about someone by talking to their mother, and that was definitely the case yesterday. At 96, Roberta McCain is still as sharp as a tack.
First, let me say the woman is beautiful. She is really pretty and I hope I look that good at 56, let alone 96.
One thing that struck me, she is absolutely as straight-talking as her son. It seems that "maverick" streak runs in the family. As a college student, Roberta ran off to Tijuana to elope with Senator McCain's father. She told me she took her school books with her on her honeymoon! It actually reminded me of my honeymoon. I took copies of Jane’s Defence Weekly (they spell it that way) with me because I was going to start reporting from the Pentagon when I returned. My husband told me he hoped that was not the kind of hardware I would focus on…but I digress.
Roberta has clearly always had a lifelong quest for learning. She loves museums, and told me that she particularly loves D.C. because the museums are open seven days a week and are completely free. During
