Orchids to …
• people who realize no matter how many times you repeat a lie, it’s still a lie.
• the editorial department at The Republic for their kindness to people.
• Kevin Louden of Overhead Door for fixing my springs so quickly and efficiently on Monday, from Sandy.
• those who voted for President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence to make changes after the past eight years.
Onions to …
• those who named the national march as “the Women’s March” because the disrespectful comments made by some speakers do not reflect my views as a woman or those of any woman that I personally know.
• the City of Columbus for not celebrating National Transit Week.
• local officials who spend more time traveling the country than they do focusing on needs of Columbus.
• those for the stalled improvement project on County Road 450S.
• businesses that can’t maintain their own buildings.
• the community for not fixing the leaky roof at our church.
• the church that charges people who attend Sunday night service.
• the local business that took the 10 percent discount away from all employees instead of terminating those who abused it.
• the church that is soliciting the community to pay for building repairs.
• those against the legalization of medical marijuana.
• Republicans who want top officials given huge raises even though serving should be a privilege and honor.
• women who don’t want to be sexualized yet wear descriptive hats on their heads.
• people who think the president and vice president read The Republic’s Onions.
• those who are demonstrating against the president.
• local service programs that offer to help cover the cost of a winter heating bill but don’t approve or deny the request in a timely manner.
• those who don’t realize that a wall can be dug under and that better technology exists for securing the border with Mexico.
Happy Birthday to …
• Adam Carrigan, from Bethel Baptist Church.
• Richard Kellems, from your family.
• Lexia Capes, from your family.
• Nathan Cline, from your family, co-workers and Donna.
• Bootie Burton, from Pastor Lewis Burton and The Who So Ever Will Community Church.
• Linda Diekhoff, from Jeri, Kim, Tina, Sharon, Janet, Lisa, Andy, Morgan, Brian, Kamari, Kelli, Scott, Emma and Kevin.
• Natalie Mann from Mom, Dad and all the family.
• Debbie Williams, from Sheryl, Julie, Pat, Eris, Sheila, Carole, Nancy, Anne, Cindy, Valeria and Jane.
• Jayd Gilpin, from Mamaw and Papaw Imlay.
• Jimmie McGaha, from your wife Reba.
