Orchids to …
• all Americans of all parties who are united in their belief that Russia and other countries should not be involved in our elections.
• E Sushi, which quickly recovered from its small fire and is continuing its reputation of providing the best sushi in Columbus.
• Shelby Thomas for the article regarding the need for more pickleball courts in Columbus, because Pickleball needs support because it enhances socialization, emotional well being and brain health in all who take it up.
• participants in the Foundation for Youth Grandbuddies program, because I’ve enjoyed interacting with them all summer, and I’m looking forward to next year.
• the people at the Centra Credit Union on Central Avenue for their help when my car died.
• Olivia for buying my coffee at Starbucks on National Road Friday morning.
• Farmer Tim, from a grateful recipient of the fresh produce.
• the lady that paid for my groceries at Walmart today.
Onions to …
• Democrats for a worthless $30 million investigation, which proved nothing to the American people.
• the Senate majority leader for not moving forward with legislation related to election security, prescription drug pricing and infrastructure.
• the city for not having the speed limit warning sign on the opposite side of the street on Central Avenue between 10th and 17th streets, because there is a speed problem.
• the family that trashed the lake and are killing the fish.
• the girls that sold cookie dough last school year and never delivered it.
• liberal west coast federal judges who control our country and our government.
• our gated community for not taking care of the overgrown trees and shrubs.
• those who want to raise the minimum wage and do away with tipping.
• a politician who is obsessed with “strong borders” but welcomes foreign interference in U.S. elections.
Happy Birthday to …
• Ken Chandler from your family, the Knoefs, Mosers, Johnsons and Donna.
• Deb Hendricks, from your family and Donna.
• Lenora Adams, from Gerald, Melissa, Scott, John, Christi and Vivian.
• Belated Happy Birthday to…:
• Tony Seegraves on July 26, from Jon, Taylor, Abby, Ash and Kira.
Happy Anniversary to …
• Wendell, on No. 68, from Colleen.
• Nora Coleman on No. 45, from Jim.
• Wendel and Colleen Sweeney, from John Tinkey.
• Lucille Jaggers, from her husband, Paul.
• ANOTHER beautiful morning
