Orchids to …
• Midwest Computer Solutions for giving my “dead” computer the needed CPR, and to Tim for finally getting my favorite opening screen back.
• Andy Rager for his quick response to the initial plumbing problem in my kitchen and then discovering a potentially dangerous issue with my hot water heater and repairing that as well.
• Animal Care Services and Mayor Leinhoop for supporting youth in government and service projects, and to Nicohl Birdwell-Goodin for coming in on her day off to make this a special day for the students, from ABC Stewart.
• Nadia Lomax for thoughtful, well-written column on the importance of reading “To Kill a Mockingbird.”
• Pastor Glenn and Sister Betty Poynter and all the people of Lowell General Baptist Church for all the prayers for Judy and Stormy.
• the couple at Fazoli’s on Thursday who took care of my table service and my drink, from the lady with the cane.
• Democrats interviewing Attorney General Barr.
• Kelly at WellConnect for the AARP number.
Onions to …
• the president for rolling back regulations, enriching big industry CEOs and lobbyists but putting workers’ protections at risk, and to people who don’t understand that all benefit from the ACA’s protections, which could be lost if the law is changed.
• those who use religion as a means to discriminate against others
• the staff that placed a large order for delivery through an online app, then did not tip the driver.
• the state of Indiana for diverting $270 million in tax revenue from state and local schools to Bankers Life Fieldhouse and a new soccer stadium when Indiana teachers aren’t paid as competitively as in other states.
Happy Birthday to …
• Stephanie Fletcher Joyner, from her family, her mom and dad, brother, kids and husband.
• Papaw, from Austan, Kaydence, Hailey, Steven and Easton.
• Lucas Shaw from friends at the Moravian Church.
Happy Anniversary to …
• Dave and Michelle Emmert on No. 23, from friends and family.
• ANOTHER beautiful morning
