Orchids to …
• Jason Lambert for his inspiring letter clearly setting forth the difficulties he and many others face daily, as well as thoughtful suggestions for all of us, from Steve Heimann.
• the thoughtful ladies of the Sandcreek Extension Homemakers for the delivery of a well-decorated surprise box full of delicious cookies and treats to people in the Azalia area.
• Dave Miller and Town of Hope for a fun-filled time at Goodies, Goblins and Ghoststories!
• Brooke Bruin, the senior from North High School, for her wonderful idea of a senior prom for the residents of Willow Crossing Rehabilitation Center.
• Johnny on the Spot for a great job on grout cleaning and carpet cleaning, from the Perrys.
• Nurse Beth on the cardiac floor because she made an unexpected hospital visit more pleasant, from your birthday twin, Susan.
• our 47 Republican representatives attending and participating in the impeachment hearings, including our own Rep. Greg Pence.
• Bud Herron for his column on suggesting civil discourse between friends on politics.
• Reagan Ferguson for the picture she colored for me, from Judy.
• Tony, Johanna and Kera for all their hard work at the Halloween party, from Fairington residents.
• the local Democratic candidates who supported the Kiwanis Pancake Feast.
Onions to …
• Greg Pence for serving on the House Foreign Affairs committee, which is investigating the Ukraine scandal, which is a blatant and obvious conflict of interest.
• the city police officer that didn’t feel the need to use his turn signals.
• those that apply the six degrees from Kevin Bacon method to select who is associated with hate groups and goad the sheriff into feeling guilty about a well-intentioned action.
• the school corporation for trying to pass a policy that would allow teachers to be fired over posts on social media.
• the car that did not yield right of way to my green turn arrow Friday night.
• the letter writer who should have stated the houses he burglarized to feed his addiction, including ours.
• people who don’t know the true facts of a situation and write an onion or letter to the editor expressing a view which is not true or valid, thus making an embarrassment for the writer and some confusion to most other readers.
• the thin-skinned local law enforcement official for his bad decisions, constant drama and orchids campaigns.
• the local restaurant whose waitress ignored us for over 10 minutes while bringing drinks and taking food orders for tables seated after us.
• the president for the sudden pullout in Syria, nearly sabotaging the Baghdadi mission.
• a nurse at a local medical facility who was rude to a coworker in front of visitors, from a concerned visitor.
Happy Birthday to …
• John Tinkey, from all your friends in Rockcreek Township.
• Jan Poole, from your family, Marilyn and Donna.
• John Tinkey, from two old friends, J and D.
• Maryellen Pollitt, from Buck and Sheila.
• Rachel Fulp on No. 11, from Grandma and Grandpa Fulp.
• ANOTHER beautiful morning
