Orchids & Onions (August 14, 2012)

First Baptist Church of Hope for serving the wonderful meal and fellowship to Flat Rock-Hawcreek teachers and staff.
all my co-workers at the Columbus post office for making my last day special, from Tina Abrell.
Cheryl Wright and the Columbus Young Professionals for the wonderful volunteers who made Feed The Need a great success, from United Way Volunteer Action Center.
the new Mike's Car Wash for the pretty car, friendly service and all the birthday wishes.
the Mormon church group for cleaning up the trees and limbs in our yard, from Roger and Linda Bragg.
Mike Bodart and the Hoosier Sporting Goods team for always going above and beyond for your customers, from Ryan Boyer.
Sweet Daisy Photography for our amazing and affordable senior pictures.
Kay, Caroline, Mecki and Katia for making me feel special on my birthday, from Aurora Marchiando.
Patricia Fleetwood for the informative Letter to the Editor, from Marilyn McKinney.
Heather Johnson for the outstanding work this summer.
Carole Burton and staff at the westside Walmart Vision Center for the great service on my new glasses, from Jan Ballinger.
Jeff Paetzel and his children for helping me clean up my yard after the storm in Hope.
Jean at the westside CVS for helping us develop our photos on Friday, from Linda, Sharon and Barb.
all who came to my 90th birthday celebration at Sirloin Stockade, from Lorene Martin.

Onions to

doctors' office with way too many patients and more worried about money than giving their patients the personal attention they deserve.
whoever killed the chickens in the local subdivision.
businesses that think hard-working employees are disposable.
auction service that did not provide restrooms for the patrons at the auction.
The Republic for not following up on who won the $14 million lottery.
woman in the fast-food restaurant for acting childish over a sign.
business that kept and tore up a food stamp card.
unwanted calls about credit cards.