Orchids to …
• all the people that helped pick up flags on Tuesday, from Garland Brook Cemetery.
• retiring Pastor Steve Russell and the congregation of Sandy Hook Church for the teacher appreciation luncheon, from the staff of W.D. Richards Elementary School.
• Pastor Dan Cash and members of First Baptist Church for the snacks and beverages provided during Teacher Appreciation Week, from Richards Elementary teachers and staff.
• the two Rumpke drivers, one on County Road 800N near Edinburgh for watching traffic and allowing me to pass after you loaded, and one near Armuth Acres for moving over and allowing the traffic to pass as you were picking up last week early morning, from a passing motorist.
• the staff at Parkside Court for the delicious lunch and the great entertainment, from Clora’s Friends.
• President Trump for making us proud while he was in Japan.
• Doug Southern and crew for the nice job on my house, fixing something everyone said couldn’t be fixed, from Mr. C.
• Jim Darnell on 50 years in the school system, inspiring students and making it possible for them to dream dreams and accomplish goals, from Jan Gardner.
• all who remembered the birthday of Pam and Pat May, two very special people, from Elsie Hege.
• Steve at Columbus Industrial Electric for fixing the remote on my garage door opener, from a thankful person.
• my friend and neighbor, Peggy Dunlevy, for the wonderful cookies and toasted coconut marshmallows, from Deborah.
• our friends for making our birthday special, from Pam and Pat.
• Billie Ebencamp for my flowers and the yard, and to the Lincoln-Central Neighborhood Family Center, from Sharon Phillips.
Onions to …
• political leaders who use the occasion of Memorial Day to rattle sabers and pound the drums of war.
• the 44th president for apologizing and making the United States weak.
• writers who spread rumors about Joe Biden’s IQ.
• pro-lifers who if they want to have a vote on the issue should financially support those seeking abortion and help the mothers to raise these children until they exit high school.
• the person who thinks everybody in Indiana is proud of Mayor Pete.
• the person who defended Michael Cohen, because he made his own choices, and President Trump didn’t force him to do anything.
• the Orchid writer about making Columbus a blue zone, because there are too many control freaks in Columbus who think that their way is the only way.
Happy Birthday to …
• Eleanor McQuery, from your family and Donna.
• Noah Brouse, from Dad, Mom, Claire and all your family.
• Sarah Fulp on No. 14, from Gramma and Grampa.
• Lisa Simmons, from Mom and Dad.
• Ella Wainscott, on No. 7 from Mom, Dad, Erik and the rest of your family.
• Tiara Kirby, from Shane, Marian, the Kirbys and the Millers.
• ANOTHER beautiful morning
