Orchids to …
• the city garage for getting an early start on chuckhole repairs — a very tough job.
• to Samantha at Kroger for your daily “random act of kindness,” from the Coke couple.
• to Brenda at Kohl’s for helping out with the purchase of beautiful shoes/special order at a sale price, from a very grateful customer.
• Columbus Department of Public Works for continuing to take away the random piles of junk left in the road by our downtown collector.
• letter writer Richard Gold for his clear explanation supporting a hate crime law that protects all.
• Nancy Kirts, my neighbor, for taking me to Columbus Surgery Center on Tuesday and then also taking me back home — she is such a sweet, sweet blessing, from Jeanette Snyder.
• Teresa and Nicole at Walmart on Thursday for helping me find the laser for my cat.
• The Republic newspaper for Friday’s thought-provoking Opinion page — top to bottom.
Onions to …
• the people who don’t understand the rule of supply and demand; without the demand (illegal drugs) there would be no supply of drugs.
• people not understanding there are groups in this community and nation that would love to label every thought that doesn’t agree with theirs as a “hate crime.”
• Democrats who can’t find one day a year to awake happy; there are a lot of great things going on — seek them out.
• the people who fly the American flag after it gets ragged.
• the person who think the president is the only one who wants that wall; he was elected by millions of people because he promised that wall and is working hard to get that wall.
• the person claiming the president is a draft dodger; the last several presidents didn’t go into the military.
• those who criticize the president’s morals while at the same time favoring candidates who are OK with late-term abortions.
Happy Birthday to …
• Rod Wilson from your family, co-workers and Donna.
• Adalyn Hufty from your family and Donna.
• Jan Sims from your family and Donna.
• Karen Zook from your family, Mary Beth, Chris, Billie, Lori and Donna.
• Sarah Walker from your family and Donna.
• Weston Miller on no. 18, from Mamaw Kirby, Imogene and the Kirbys.
• Morris Norman from Elsie.
Happy Anniversary to …
• Don and Mary Williamson, from friends at the Moravian Church.
• ANOTHER beautiful morning
