Orchids to …
• Overhead Door Company for prompt service and a wonderful attitude on race day.
• the police officer who paid for my lunch at the Edinburgh diner last Friday, it was appreciated.
• Joe Biden and Kamala Harris to get this country back on the path of law and order, honesty and respect for each other.
• the young lady at Joann Fabric in the sewing area sending us to the lady at Sew Crazy, who was so helpful and gave us a website for our needs.
• Orphan Grain Train volunteers sending a 40-foot container to Republic of Georgia filled with winter clothes, toys and medical equipment.
• SnowBiz for donating gift certificates to help us build a community of readers, from Smith Elementary Title 1 teachers.
• the high school student who showed bravery, strength, and excellent critical thinking skills while delivering expertly articulated remarks at the school board meeting.
• Superintendent Jim Roberts for respecting HIPPA.
• Reema, Denice, Julian and the rest of the CVS-Target pharmacy team for going the extra mile, we appreciate each one of you, from the Beesley/Payne families.
• teachers, doctors, nurses, technicians and first responders who do the right thing and show respect for everyone by wearing a mask and socially distancing.
• those protesting police brutality.
• the kind neighbor who brought my package of food to my door when it was delivered to the wrong house, such a kind and appreciated gesture!
• the nice young man at Aldi’s offering to pay for Becky’s groceries, from Linda, her helper.
• the gentleman who insisted on taking my large package and opening the post office door for me.
• nurse Anna Contruras and Sherrie for outstanding care in Room 205.
• Columbus City Utilities for choosing not to disconnect customers especially in this very difficult time.
• the person who found my cards in the Walmart parking lot and mailed them to me.
• Sharon Mangas for her delightful article on teacups, it is refreshing during this pandemic.
• the Case guys for the driveway work, from a satisfied customer.
• Sharon Mangas for her relatable article in The Republic.
• Republicans for putting “one nation under God” back in the Pledge of Allegiance.
• Andy at Stuckwisch Appliance who repaired my refrigerator in 10 minutes.
• those who understand why an absentee ballot can only be given to a registered voter who has requested one.
• John Bolton, Gen. James Mattis, and Rex Tillerson for their description of the federal elected official.
Onions to …
• the candidate whose family hates him, labels him as unprincipled, untrustworthy, and unfit for office, and the political party loves him.
• the school official who barely set foot in crowded classrooms, how does he think teachers feel in there all day?
• schools not allowing teachers to put partitions or plexiglass around their desks — if office staff needs them, why can’t teachers have the same protection.
• the county elected official at the game on Saturday not wearing a mask or social distancing who threatened employees with termination for not wearing a mask.
• the county officials for shameful lack of employee support by not working at the office.
• whoever closed a major road for “improvement” during a pandemic.
• all the parents complaining about the school handling of in-person learning, keep your kid(s) home if you are concerned.
• not installing a stop light at Rocky Ford and Marr Road.
• schools with teachers saying “I am not wearing a mask so you can take your mask off also!” from a concerned parent.
• protesters who want what I have and say they’ll take it, but not work for it.
• those who don’t realize a true leader never thinks everything is someone else’s fault.
• the county’s high-trending COVID-19 infection rate.
• any business not expecting employees or customers to wear a mask during the pandemic.
• those who can’t see the pursuit of life, liberty and happiness has been taken away from us with very little chance of back if the wrong party wins the election.
• those using “health” as an excuse for not wearing a mask.
• lack of cameras and speed limit on Central Avenue.
• the elected official who thinks his jobs are watching TV, tweeting, and play golf but wants to take away Americans’ Social Security, Medicare, the post office and health care.
• the look of our city’s beautiful recently paved northern entrance.
• those who don’t know that every place socialism has been tried has failed.
Happy Birthday to …
• Vicki Conway from your family and Donna.
• Keegan Smith from your family, co-workers and Donna.
• Zane Fisher from your family and Donna.
• Sharla LaVelle from your family and Donna.
• Judy Bokelman from your family, Brenda and Donna.
• Colene Rich, from Betty and J.D.
• Colene Rich, from your family and friends.
• Ryan Fischer, from Dad and Mom.
• Zack Rice on No. 16, from Dad, Mom, Cole, Jacob, Nana, all your family and friends.
• ANOTHER beautiful morning
