Orchids to …
• First Christian Church for the delicious funeral dinner provided for the family of Jane Murphy.
• all the special caregivers who helped to take care of our dear aunt, Jane Murphy, because they were a blessing to her and to us.
• our Columbus AMC theater for continuing through Thursday the multiple show times for “Unplanned,” the must-see, tender, loving and factual story of Abby Johnson, a former director at Planned Parenthood, from Bob Valek.
• the lanky man with the Cummins RAM diesel who graciously gave me a lift home from Walmart during the rain Saturday, from a very grateful and dry guy.
• Teresa at Columbus Regional My Family Care Medicine for always going above and beyond in helping me with my needs, from Loretta Pruitt.
• whoever paid for my coffee in line at McDonald’s on Saturday morning, because I will pay it forward.
• the young man who helped me at the Hope Subway on Sunday with my order, because he was very professional and helpful, from the lady who left her purse in the car.
• to CVS pharmacy for not selling any tobacco products in their store and offering help to those wanting to quit smoking, from a regular customer.
Onions to …
• conservatives who by any measure cannot be considered religious, fiscal or social because they have lost their way.
• Republicans and their leaders who by their actions have made so many embrace the Democratic Party for life.
• the occupants of the White House who show that not all old men with white hair are intelligent or honorable.
• a governor who considers stances on social issues to be merely cosmetic.
• the owner/caretaker of the longhorn steer by the Petersville convenience station for his deplorable care.
• Democrats for bellyaching about something every waking moment.
• all of the bickering between the Republican and Democratic parties, because they should unite and become one for the country.
Happy Birthday to …
• Noreen Gaynor, from Dick and your co-workers, Pam and Donna
• Wayne Fleetwood, from Kris, Jaime, Jace Jones and Katrina Fleetwood
• Mitchell Dial, from Pastor Marvin Brown.
• Wayne Fleetwood, from Katrina.
• Tammy Apple, from your friend, Betty.
• David Childers.
• Betty Stewart, from your friends, Evelyn and Charisse in Hartsville.
• ANOTHER beautiful morning
