Orchids to …
• the first class of graduates from the jail’s addiction treatment program, what a great accomplishment for all of you!
• Deputy Carlson of Bartholomew County Sheriff Department for the tremendous professionalism and support on Saturday, from a grateful family.
• police around the world, thank you!
• the very professional and respectful behavior from our local law enforcement.
• law enforcement exhibiting more Andy Griffith and less Rambo-style behavior toward every single American citizen.
• Joe Biden for demonstrating empathetic leadership when going to Houston to console the family of George Floyd.
• the TV news channels for reducing my electric bill.
• all the CPD officers for protecting our families and properties.
• whoever turned in my phone at Aldi’s and the folks there who helped me find it.
• Laura at CVS on Beam Road for always having such a nice personality and being so helpful, from Loretta.
• Brad Meyer of Richardson’s Home Improvement for the expert job he did on our entry doors, from the Bogards.
• Becky Church of Becky’s Flowers for the outstanding job on the planter boxes in downtown Columbus, they are as gorgeous as ever.
• the sheriff’s department for being so prompt and courteous when someone needs their help.
• the “no-defund police” president.
• our president who fights for the best interest for all Americans.
Onions to …
• individuals claiming they are fighting racism and injustice by looting, breaking the law and using racist language towards others.
• those who, just before the start of a bill-signing event, moved all the reporters’ chairs very close together.
• all those who have tried to make us all germaphobes and causing our elected leaders at all levels to subvert the Constitution by putting most of us on house arrest.
• those who try to divide us with flip-flops on wearing face masks.
• closing a city street for seating for a private business.
• the elected official for the constant self-promoting Facebook posts and pictures.
• anyone saying all police are bad.
• those still using the offensive term “minority.”
• organizations making ridiculous demands not thinking of the outcome.
• protesters shoving the world down a hole we may never survive.
• the referendum for public raises during a pandemic.
• the federal elected official who if he loves his country so much, should be a good example and wear a mask and lead us in singing the national anthem — every other world leader does.
• the federal elected official who is a legend in his mind.
• those self-centered, non-caring individuals who refuse to mask up when out in public.
• anyone allowing gatherings with hundreds of people.
• those who are more upset about the federal elected official holding up a Bible than a historical church being burned and vandalized by rioters.
• the federal elected official and his bunker mentality.
• closing a public roadway to accommodate a private business.
• not supporting all lives matter including the lives of the unborn.
• organizers who allowed a candidate running for office to speak instead of letting people in town speak.
• the non-profit giving out gift bags to certain employees but didn’t recognize the other half.
• those who haven’t noticed the large number of police receiving concussions at the so-called peaceful protests.
• the political party that constantly sows racial strife.
• the people who think the federal elected official is so bad.
Happy Birthday to …
• Kyle Battin, from Mamaw Jan.
• Bobbi Gates, from David, Kaydence, Steven, Easton, Jenny, Stephanie, Jessica, Skyler, Mason, and Ryder.
• Autumn Heardon, from Pastor Marvin Brown and Trinity Baptist Church.
• Annie Kinderman on No. 74, from Joey.
Happy Birthday to …
• Jill McCain, from the Morrow family.
• ANOTHER beautiful morning
