Around Town – October 22

Orchids to …

• President Trump, who will end foreign wars and bring our troops home.

• masks and other hygiene practices which will reduce sicknesses long after COVID.

• the Columbus City Garage for a courteous and prompt special pick up at our home.

• Audrey Nordman, Jared Brooks and Keaton Handley, from Taylorsville Methodist Church.

• the Taylorsville Methodist Church members for donations and working tirelessly.

• Glinda Ellison for helping my wife, Jane, navigate the voting machine.

• Dan Fouts for a great letter regarding mask wearing and compassion for others.

• Ryan Lauer for supporting school choice.

• all candidates who support protections for unborn babies.

• those who recognize that the operative word in the phrase “federal elected official” is “elected.”

• Michigan Gov. Whitmer for standing strong against threats to her life.

• W.D. Richards PTO for the wonderful lunch.

• the Lincoln Project’s new ad with the beautiful musical arrangement.

• the editors of The New England Journal of Medicine.

• Jessica at Sofia’s Bridal for stepping up to help brides on their special day.

• Dale Nowlin for informing the public that Indiana ranks 51st in the nation for some areas of education.

• Dan Fouts for his terrific letter.

• President Trump and HUD Secretary Dr. Ben Carson.

Onions to …

• the presidential candidate who goes into hiding when there are serious questions.

• the federal elected official who lied about having a health care plan for pre-existing conditions.

• whoever thought it was a good idea to suddenly add a three-way stop at Rockyford and River roads.

• the local store not enforcing the mask mandate for the customers or employees.

• the local manufacturing business that has not had running water for almost a week.

• the federal elected official who complains about debate rules.

• drivers that can’t follow speed limits.

• people who only watch mainstream media.

• the federal leader who won’t vote for the stimulus bill.

• those that believe all falsehoods.

• the federal elected official who asked his staff not to include wounded veterans in a parade.

• the federal elected official questioning military service.

• the federal elected official who does not understand service.

• the fact that if you rescind the tax cut on the middle class that equals a tax increase.

• the new bypass that needs more guardrails.

• whoever is responsible for mowing the exit ramps at 76 in Taylorsville.

• the letter writer who thinks being closed-minded and imposing your view on others has anything to do with political affiliation.

• drivers, with cell phones in hand, not paying attention to their driving in the rain.

• the chair person that absolutely does nothing for her party.

Happy Birthday to …

• Henry and Barbara Meredith, from Sarah, Michael, Lesliel, Chase, and Nolan.

• Joyce, from Coco, Cazper, Jordy, Rowdy and Shada.

• Belated Happy Birthday to…

• Dascal Bunch, from John Tinkey.

ANOTHER beautiful morning