Orchids to …
• President Trump for finally agreeing to not shut down the government over a wall.
• Samsung, SodaStream and Pfizer for joining a list of at least 16 other companies that have pledged to stop advertising on the Tucker Carlson program.
• to neighbors Sandy and Dale for the Christmas gift delivered to a thankful, longtime friend.
• the music committee at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church for the beautiful presentation of the Second Presbyterian Church Choir from Indianapolis and the Christmas concert Sunday evening featuring the chorus, string ensemble, harp and organ.
• Terri Taulman for the veggie-and-meat and cheese trays for Richards’ staff lunch Thursday afternoon, from the Richards staff.
• Richards’ PTO volunteers for the hot cocoa and cookie treats for the staff Wednesday afternoon, from the Richards’ staff.
• Columbus Regional Health Rehabilitation Center staff at Marr Road for the wonderful luncheon and gift card, from the volunteers.
• retail workers who show kindness and patience, especially during the busy holiday shopping season.
• Bob Poynter dealership in Columbus for putting up “Merry Christmas” on their sign, from those of us who aren’t offended by everything.
• Pam Stone, for all the mailbox flags in Newbern and County Road 265 North, Merry Christmas.
• whoever found the envelopes Wednesday night at Walgreens, along with the crew for appropriate and appreciated handling, may God bless all who were involved.
• Cummins employees for the Christmas cards and cookies, from the residents of Fairington Apartments.
• the woman at Columbus Gold and Diamond Wednesday afternoon for help with the 9-year-old’s new earrings.
Onions to …
• law enforcement for helping a child molester walk free and continue to ruin a mother of three’s life.
• those putting taxpayers on the hook for a million dollars for a quiet zone for a few complainers when it would be cheaper to move the complainers out of ear shot or give them ear plugs.
• whoever thinks city government owning a failed shopping mall is visionary.
• those who believe their own lies and think only a small group sees it.
• people who complain about the noisy train, which is better than the noisy, nasty drug house I have to live by.
• those who continue to fight City Hall for all the bad decisions they make.
• Columbus, the consulting capital of Indiana.
• yard hoarders with cars and trucks parked on their properties.
• people using wheelchair scooters on major streets.
Happy Birthday to …
• Jacob Chadd, from friends at Bethel Baptist Church
• Wendy Joslin, from Mom, Dad, family and friends.
• Dave Shaw, from your family, Jan and Donna
• Charles B. Whittington, from Cecil, Mary and Elsie
• Norah Berkenstock, from friends at the Moravian Church.
• Andrew Harker, from friends at the Moravian Church.
• Carrie Harris.
• Logan Gill, love, Mom and Dad.
• Kelley Waggoner, from Mom, Pappy, Abby and Boots.
• Cheyenne Thomas, from Pastor Marvin Brown and Trinity Baptist Church
• Cindy Gosney, from your friends at The Outreach.
• Belated Happy Birthday to…
• my mother, Dorothy Chandler, on Nov. 18 from Cindy, Tina and Patty.
• ANOTHER beautiful morning
