Orchids to …
• those who understand the 2nd Amendment which states “a well-regulated militia” is “necessary to a free state.”
• Carrie, Brock and Ian for the delicious meal you brought over Saturday evening, from Gramma and Grandad Harris.
• children for boldly and bravely taking action to save their own lives after mass shootings while adults timidly offer “thoughts and prayers.”
• the firemen who walked to our house in the snow to help us with a flue fire when their truck couldn’t get to us because of a fallen tree.
• the Bartholomew County residents who participated in the anti-gun march at city hall.
• David Carothers at Max’s Jewelry in downtown Columbus for being the fairest, nicest and best jewelry designer and repairer in Columbus.
• Sandy Hammons for her excellent letter to the editor this past Saturday stating her views on the shooting at the high school in Florida and to whom the blame rightfully should be directed.
• the young man who paid for my breakfast Friday morning at the hospital.
• Ron Ellersby for clearing my porch of the snow, from your accountant, CJ.
• Jason for the good job installing my bathroom products — you were super good, super clean and super fast, from Wilma.
• my newspaper carrier for accommodating my special needs request, thus restoring faith and great customer service, from Shirley, a 40-plus year subscriber on County Road 700N.
• Sandy Hammons on a very enlightening letter that a lot of people should read and pay heed to.
Happy Birthday to …
• Nancy Grimes, from your family, Terry, Georgina and Donna.
• Ralph Blewett, from your family and Donna.
• Charlotte Condon, from Bob, all your family and your Daughters of Isabella sisters.
Happy Birthday to …
• Dorothy Setser Shireman, from John Tinkey.
• Piper Sturgeon.
• Ben Thayer.
• Gary Johnson.
• Jessica Zollman.
• Tyler Michael Harker.
• Conner Gearhart.
• Brady McNealy, from friends at the Moravian Church.
• ANOTHER beautiful morning
