Orchids & Onions (April 17, 2012)

the man whose truck broke down in front of our house for leaving a note informing us why it was there.
the Young Marines for helping man the games and activities at the CSA Fodrea Spring Fling, from CSA Fodrea PTO and students..
the Rev. John Wright for bringing us your enlightening teaching about the book of "Revelation," from United Brethren in Christ Church USA.
the library for all of the interesting books, magazines, videos, programs and great service.
Debbie Kramer for her Letter to the Editor.
Sonya's Dance Zone for multiple Top 10 awards, Top 5 awards, judge's awards, Top 10 and Top 5 solo awards, and Sarah and Steph for their choreography award in last weekend's competition in Louisville.
Donita, Danette, and Dawn Rae and Dan for the surprise birthday party and all who came to celebrate with me, from Donna Moore.
Columbus City Band and the soloist, Monica, for the great performance Sunday afternoon.
the lady who helped me find clothespins at Kroger, from Jason.
Mark Hammel for the wonderful message Sunday at Brown's Corner Chapel.
Lynn at Kroger's pharmacy for turning in my wallet that I left on the counter, from Barbara Schoen.
the staff at Comcast for being kind and taking care of my problems with my TV reception over the weekend, from Doris McIntyre.
Mary Elstod Branigan for her Letter to the Editor, from a fellow 1973 graduate.
John Norman and Jon Dillman for their help this past Sunday morning.
Mark and Wendy Ellwood and friends of Hamilton Center for hosting a great fundraiser for renovation and improvements at the local ice arena.
Dr. Joseph Vanvaler for the outstanding caring job he does for all his patients.
my dog, Iris, for tearing up the guy who tried to break into our house on Saturday, from Kim Peterson.

Onions to

law enforcement who lied about other people getting tickets on a certain street for parking the wrong way.
coaches who start practice at 5 p.m., not taking into consideration that most parents work until 5 p.m.
the business that took back my job interview because of a miscommunication.
parents at soccer games who don't know how to act around children.
the large pothole at the intersection of Terrace Lake Road and Road 200S that has been there for at least a month.
anyone who thinks that Mormons are not Christians.
those who complain about feeding birds.
contractors who did not fill in the hole left on the southwest side of East High School causing a mosquito problem.
state highway department for not repairing the potholes on the Interstate.
factory whose few handicapped parking places are blocked off and can't be used.
bicycle lanes on 17th Street, especially in front of the hospital, for being dangerous.
food pantries that give out outdated food.
small dark-colored car that tailgated me and passed me on the double yellow on 21st and Hawcreek streets Monday afternoon.