• August 6
Orchids to …
• Megan Peterson for her great article in Friday’s paper, from Carol.
• Garden of Grace Gift Shop, a lovely store with lovely people to operate it.
• Debbie Kramer for the delicious fried chicken Friday.
• the Kroger customer who helped me pay for the rest of my groceries when I couldn’t find my card.
• everyone involved with The Moving Wall.
• Megan Peterson for the beautifully written and insightful column.
• Darren Rutan and the crew from Rutan’s Lawn Service for the very quick response in trimming the bushes around Richards Elementary School on a late notice, and for a job well done.
• the adorable elderly couple at the east-side Walmart who were pushing their cart together, side by side, because you made my day.
• those who support Colin Kaepernick and his use of the right to protest peacefully, which shone a light on the lack of justice for all in the United States, from a very grateful veteran.
Happy Birthday to …
• Janet Fiesbeck, from Bob, Jeri, Leroy and the rest of your family, and from Whosoever Will Church.
• Susan Repp, from Brenda Brown.
• R.G.
• Karen Mize.
• Herb Boilanger.
• Eryn Shaw.
• Madison Jones.
• Andrea Sullivan.
• Collin Crawford, from your family.
• Karen Johnson, from Mom, Dad, Rita, Debbie, Wayne and Ty.
• Katherine Knulf, from Jean Patrick.
• Lenora May Jeffries, from Marie.
• Philip Klinker, from Miss Marie.
• Janice Simmons, from Henley, Vera, Ron, Larry, Retha, Teresa and Becky.
• Steve Shumard, from Retha, Dylan, Ron, Penny, Lydi and the rest of the family.
