Orchids to …
• Chevrolet of Columbus for continued kindness to so many in our community, from the Lincoln-Central Neighborhood Family Center.
• Joyce Crowder and the chancel choir at First Baptist for the beautiful and meaningful musical during worship, and to the two violinists and two ladies who played percussion because it a great message of hope.
• Alex Bell, paper carrier for Potomac Court, for being a great paper carrier.
• Blackerby’s Hangar 5 for providing a delicious ham to the Ninth Street Area Neighborhood Watch Group for our Christmas party.
• Second Baptist Church in Columbus for an excellent community meal Saturday.
• Michael Greven for his views on the editorial page, from SRD as one who agrees.
• Linda McNealy, Allyson Loper and Chris Kimerling, for the special music from Petersville United Methodist Church.
• Lois and Larry Klebenow, for your unexpected kindness, from a grateful friend.
• Jack Stephenson at the Parts House for three chicken dinners for Rick, Jan and Marquita.
• the Elizabethtown United Methodist Church for the Christmas basket, from Rick.
• Joann and Miss Jeanie for the real Christmas cookies from a grateful man.
• Hannah at Shoe Sensation for the wonderful service, from Edith.
• Harry Stephenson for all the tomatoes and eggs you gave us all summer long, from your two best lady friends.
• Cindy and Gary, Lacey, Bill and Pete for the tin of candy, from Herb and Connie.
• Elizabethtown United Methodist Church for the Christmas basket and the gift card, because they are appreciated very much.
• Jack at Parts House for the good chicken dinner that he served.
• city animal control and the two determined officers who came to battle the squirrel in my basement on Sunday.
• Jim Ogilvie, our newspaper carrier for East 22nd Street, for being the best, always getting out of his truck to put papers on steps or under roofs.
• Sharon at Captain D’s for being so nice, from grateful customer.
Onions to …
• those who think Columbus is on the east coast when they consistently say, “Happy Holidays,” instead of what most of us have said since we were children, which is, “Merry Christmas.”
• the coach who continues to lose games by starting and playing younger, inexperienced players over more experienced and talented players.
• people who can’t drive in the rain or snow and should instead stay home.
• drivers who keep on turning left at the stop sign at the mall that clearly states right turn only.
• people who don’t understand that the first step to addiction recovery is to not be judged.
• the local officials who voted on mandatory trash pick-up but then don’t pick it up.
• the letter to the editor writer Sunday with incorrect facts about what the president is doing in spite of the opposition.
• the office staff for not scheduling a test for four days.
• the driver who pulled out in front of me as I was turning left into the landfill.
• the stores that give you a gift card when you return something you paid cash for.
• people who cover their addresses with Christmas decorations or shrubs.
• the driver of the pickup truck who disregarded the “Do not enter” and “One way” signs marking an alley exiting near Marr Road, almost hitting me.
• the elected official who is insecure about voting to raise taxes, and as a result is now starting to do their job.
• to the child, grandchild who only wants something to do with the adopted parent and grandparent when there’s presents involved.
• the pastor who made excuses when the piano players refused to play the piano for the young man singing “Silent Night.”
Happy Birthday to …
• Charles Fiesbeck.
• Sara Brown, from Danny, Kelli, Rylee, Lexie and Kloey.
• Marina Olikara, from Vimina and Donna.
• Leroy Fiesbeck, from Bob, Jeri, Janet and the rest of your family.
• Greg Drysdale, from Dani, Xavier, Kambry, Dad, Mom and all your family.
• Teresa Deppe on the young No. 60, from Bob, Ryan, Kim, Hannah and Mackenzie Deppe, Eric,Tara, Christopher and Catherine Kelley.
• Mark Huckaby, from Aunt Jean, George, Kim and Mark.
• Greg Drysdale, from Mom, Dad, Danni, Xavier, Kambry, and all your family.
