Orchids to …
• the Rev. Tim Streeval for an awesome service on Sunday night.
• the wonderful teachers at Smith Elementary for continuing to do what’s best for students despite being scrutinized.
• President Obama for demonstrating class.
• the nice gentleman who paid for my lunch at Captain D’s.
• the kind man who helped start the car at Kohl’s.
• the person responsible for paying for the family’s dinner at 450N Brewing Co. on Saturday evening, because it was appreciated.
• the Tyner family — Troy, Tasha, Tristan, Tyson — for helping us prepare for guests by mowing, trimming and beautifying our property from Jim and Bev Tibbetts.
Onions to …
• drivers who are in a huge hurry to get nowhere, speeding and tailgating like it is going to make anyone in front of them go any faster.
• the business that has lost many employees in just one year, and the owner who still won’t accept the blame.
• those for the “artwork” in downtown Columbus that ruined the tour because it looked trashy compared to the beautiful flowers and the rest of downtown Columbus.
Happy Birthday to …
• Duane Burton, from Friends of Bethel Baptist Church.
• Julie Huber, from your family and Donna.
• Karen Dobbs, from your family and Donna.
• Sherry Smith, from your family and Donna.
• Ricky Wagner, from your family and Donna.
• Beatrice Sandsford, from Aunt Hildy.
• Marsha Ayers, from Pastor Marvin Brown and Trinity Baptist Church.
• Belated Happy Birthday to…
• Debra Bailey on Sept. 24, from the family.
• ANOTHER beautiful morning
