Orchids to …
• Hope Hardwoods for the donation of mulch to the Henry Breeding Farm for Spring on the Farm, from the Bartholomew County Historical Society.
• President and Mrs. Obama for their eight years of bringing dignity, intelligence and class to the White House and for being good examples for our children.
• Steve from Steve’s Locksmith for going above and beyond his duties to assist a rehab patient with much needed lock management, from the woman at Cummins.
• Michael and his magic electric air pump for help with a flat tire, from Walt.
• Tammi at the Bartholomew County Auditor’s Office for being so kind and helpful Wednesday sorting out my property tax bill, from Sheryl.
• Flintwood Wesleyan Church’s Senior Adult Ministries for the awesome lunch Thursday.
• Elizabeth Kestler’s letter displaying the work that young people can accomplish in our community with the help of leaders.
• Lowe’s management for helping with the signs for our community from the grateful resident in Grammer, Indiana.
• the kind lady at Walmart who tied my shoe for me Wednesday.
• the fireman who helped me get up when I fell, from a 93-year-old.
• the Nursing Division of the Bartholomew County Health Department for the outpouring of love and support, from a grateful co-worker.
• the Kroot Corporation — and Art and Josh Kroot — for weighing all the pop tabs from our pop tab collection contest, from the East, Hauser and North Key Clubs.
• all the schools that participated in this year’s pop tab collection contest, which allow us to donate $826 to the Ronald McDonald House, from the East, Hauser and North Key Clubs.
Onions to …
• people who think the anti-gun movement is driven by children.
• people ignoring the other lobbying groups because it’s their agenda they lobby for.
• the HR director who discriminates on matters of sexual orientation.
• the county for not having an ordinance to control loud noise from guns, trucks and cars in neighborhoods.
• presidents that telegraph their plans via Twitter.
• drivers who hit a little animal and don’t stop and lay it over on the side of the road.
• the people responsible requiring landlords to pay a registration fee.
• presidents who don’t understand that committing a crime with their attorney is not protected by lawyer-client privilege.
• the pastor who mentioned building plans and costs at Easter morning services.
• those trying to get Trump impeached.
Happy Birthday to …
• Susan Meyers, from your family and Donna.
• Sandy “Nana” Wall, from Jr., Megan, Nick, Alexis and Kinsley.
• Uncle Dave Weddle, from Cheryl and Keith Williams.
• Dustin Brewer, from Papa Keith and Grandma Cheryl.
• Jessica Swinford, from friends at the Moravian Church.
• Andy Rey, from Grandma Jean.
Happy Anniversary to …
• Bob and Janet Bullock, from your family and Donna.
• George and Bert Uppling on No. 55.
