Orchids to …
• Sherry Grimes and all her wonderful, patriotic letters.
• James Peters for collecting and dropping off the world maps that are going to classrooms not only in Columbus but also Nicaragua where children are learning about our “wonder-filled” world — Muchas Gracias!
• Kathy Dell for the tickets that gave three people an extremely enjoyable Saturday evening.
• Beto O’Rourke for five ideas for criminal justice reform, including marijuana legalization.
• the Obama administration for creating an economy that had 4 percent growth multiple times, without putting our financial future at risk.
• the gal who called me back when I misdialed and left a message on her answering machine.
• to The Republic for the great Design-An-Ad section that my wife and I enjoyed in Tuesday’s paper, from Oliver Goin.
• President Trump for staying strong and for all he’s getting done despite all the hate from the left.
• the ladies who do an awesome job at the Tuesday night Junior Bible Study at Shiloh Baptist Church.
• Jen Suverkrup for returning my trash can to the garage, from Peggy Dunlevy.
• congressional Democrats for investigating the many abuses of the current administration.
Onions to …
• those who daily distort the truth and facts about issues and fellow citizens because of their own fear, bitterness and intolerance.
• the local commercial printing business that could not make two photo copies for me because they have a $15 minimum order.
• people complaining about those who praise patriotism for the United State of America.
• BCSC administration for proposing block scheduling which will require students to sit in classes for 85 minutes which goes against the Universal Design for Learning principles.
• BCSC for the unsubstantial reasoning given for going to block scheduling and how it will build relationships and address safety
• BCSC for going to block scheduling with absolutely no teacher input.
• congressional Republicans who claim to follow the Constitution except when it comes to holding this president accountable for his misdeeds.
• the elected official who is so smart and such a good judge of character that everyone he has surrounded himself with is heading to jail, no coincidence!
• the television network and its propaganda, hate and lies it spews 24/7, and to the viewers who believe the garbage.
• those hurling accusations at the president, because if they were all true, he would almost qualify as a Democrat.
• the officials whose ill-informed meddling with our clocks will once again this weekend rob Hoosier families of the welcome return of sunlight to our mornings.
• drivers on County Road 50N that go faster than 100 mph and pass on double yellow lines.
• the thief on Eastgate Drive, taking my grandkids’ bikes and music from my car, rifling through my glove box and leaving my door open.
• the new tax law which changed the standard deduction.
• Democrats for doing nothing for the country, spending their time fighting with the president.
Happy Birthday to …
• Polly Quillen, on No. 85, from your family and friends.
• Clay Marthin, from your family and Donna.
• Tessa Hirons, from your family and Donna.
• Sharon, from Kay and Joe.
• Steven Gates, from Mom, Dad, Kaydence, Easton, Grandma Jenny, Stephanie, Jessica, Skyler, Mason and Ryder.
• Becky Thomas, from Tim, Tyler, Beth and Clurie.
• Allie Hall, from Mrs. Erickson.
• Estella Brooks, on No. 91, from your daughters, Angela and Carolyn, and your son, Donald.
Happy Anniversary to …
• Sabrina and Greg Johnson, from your family and Donna.
• Eric and Johnni Hoene, from Mom and Dad.
• ANOTHER beautiful morning
