Orchids to …
• Mr. Lynn Artis for sharing his Native American artifacts with us, from Hope Elementary third-grade teachers and students.
• all the dedicated caregivers of developmentally disabled adults, because it is hard work and requires a real love for their mission and their clients, from Greg Dinkins.
• whoever returned my purse to customer service at the Walmart, because I am glad to see honest people exist, from Tonya Kroger
• President Obama for eight years of a scandal-free administration.
• Sam and Fran Simmermaker for their kindness and help all these years, from an old friend.
• the Villas of Stonecrest residents for hosting an event for our local Democratic city council candidates and sharing your thoughts on Columbus’ future, from Denise Schoumacher.
• “Anonymous” for the much-appreciated, generous contribution to Roger’s account at Just Friends!
• all Republicans who are opposing the presidential candidates who want to turn our republic into a socialist country.
• Christine Branum and Bill Wendell, for the garden fresh tomatoes, from Betty Holder.
• the man who paid for my breakfast at Kramer’s, from the lady that smiled.
• Ellen Lewis, for taking such good care of my cats, especially Grumphy, from Betty.
• Shep Smith for putting out the strong journalism, telling it like it is and doing an important public service by doing his job and telling the truth.
Onions to …
• our president who continues to act like a third-grade bully when he doesn’t get his way by using profanity and referring to respected elected officials in an inappropriate way and by claiming “fake news.”
• the male who rides a bike every evening around the Rocky Ford area forcing his black dog to run behind him.
• the school administrator who was on his iPad during student presentations, when he was supposed to be their audience.
• the local elected office holder who needs to be investigated for not living in the county as required.
• people who “retire” but then absolutely cannot leave well enough alone, making taking up the mantle impossible.
• the athletics program for having the child’s running buddy pay a fee, and for constantly raising fees of all athletic programs so high that they are unaffordable for middle class parents, who also can’t get a scholarship.
• all those who can’t admit who led us out of the Great Recession.
• any Republican who doesn’t speak out about our president.
• the president for his trade wars that are bringing down manufacturing and causing a slowdown of the service sector, and taking money out of consumers’ pockets.
• the president for economic policies leading us toward a recession.
• those for economic growth being only 1.5 to 2 percent when the president promised 3 percent.
• neighbors who don’t understand that I don’t want to listen to their dogs barking all the time.
• the person who put grass clippings on my property.
• the congresswoman and congressman from San Francisco for not helping the homeless people in their district but are instead pursuing nonsense in Washington.
Happy Birthday to …
• Ann Reid, from your family and Donna.
• Kylie Webster, from Joseph Hart Chapter DAR.
• Jacque Greathouse, from Joseph Hart Chapter DAR.
• Harlee Golding, from Pastor Marvin Brown and Trinity Baptist Church.
• Bob Condon, from Charlotte, Debbie, Doug, Diane, Donna, Cindy, and all your family.
• Mira Martinez from Gary and Marilyn Cheek, Darren and Crystal Wright, and Draven Martinez.
• Bob the barber, from all your customers at Bob’s Barbershop.
• Stephanie Gates, from friends at the Moravian Church.
• Skyler Stubblefield, from friends at the Moravian Church.
• Stephanie Gates, from Mom, Jessica, Skyler, Mason, Ryder, David, Bobbi, Caydence, Steven and Easton.
• Pam Jones, from Tammy.
• ANOTHER beautiful morning
