Around Town – December 23

Orchids to …

• the unusual Christmas lights display made of milk judges by the landfill.

• the man at The Ark bookstore that paid for the items when my credit card would not work.

• Senator Rand Paul for calling the relief bill and government spending what it is.

• Tammy Laine for always thinking of others before herself.

• ABC-Stewart School teachers.

• Councilman Frank Miller for his responsiveness and service to residents, from the Jefferson Park community.

• Cummins Inc. for the new vendor for boxed lunches.

• the nice lady at the 10th Street Walmart for the envelope and saying “Merry Christmas,” from Wendy Hashman.

• the first responders who planned the parade Saturday night, from your neighbors on 500S.

• Columbus for the beautiful lights downtown.

• Jenny Goggin for the festive dog scarves, from the doodles down the street.

• Andy and Cindy at CVS on National Road for working hard to straighten out a prescription.

• the Mill Race Center Tuesday morning Bible study for our special Christmas surprise, from Chuck and Virginia Houser.

Onions to …

• disgraced elected officials who dishonor the Constitution.

• the irresponsible education center still conducting classes in person.

• the federal elected official who is acting like a fascist.

• the local food truck that doesn’t go to schools on the north side of town.

• people who like to gossip in apartment complexes and lie.

• the federal elected official who seems determined to do as much damage as possible to our democracy.

Happy Anniversary to …

• Ruth Shipman, 2020 was a little challenging on No. 42, but we thankfully survived it just fine, from Lee Shipman.

ANOTHER beautiful morning