Around Town — Feb. 12

Orchids to…

our paper delivery guy who faced the cold and snowy morning and walked across our snow-filled lawn to toss the paper on our porch.

the city snowplow driver who answered a plea to plow away the snow along the curb of our block on Franklin Street just minutes before being vacated, and when done tooted his horn to say “you’re welcome!”

the senators who will be true to their oaths and protect our Constitution and traditions by leveling consequences for the criminality of the federal elected official.

Garden of Grace Gift Shop and Terry and Jane Sullivan for going above and beyond to make sure just the right gift was sent! from Wayne and Marlena Thorpe.

Bruce Bay for clearing our driveway, from Classic Auto Body.

Kyle and the great team at Discount Tire for ensuring I got back on the road safely, from the guy in the green Escape.

COVID Vaccine Angels at the county health department, especially Colleen S. and Kathy W., for extra efforts getting the vaccine into my arm, from M. Jane.

Republicans who have the courage to stand for right and not let the disaster of and leading up to Jan. 6 go unpunished.

President Biden for bringing sanity, pride and accountability to the country’s highest office.

my neighbor who helped me remove snow from my driveway on Cedar Ridge Drive.

the mall walkers who care about their health, regardless of the direction.

The Republic for continuing to publish the truth regarding the fair and legal outcome of the presidential election, and truth about the actions and character of our local and state elected officials.

the city and county personnel doing a great job clearing the roads.

The Republic for the article on Rep. Greg Pence, thank you for covering this!

our mailman Dave for delivery of the mail despite all of the crazy weather.

The Republic for honest reporting on Rep. Greg Pence.

Ed and Pat Probst’s for being such wonderful neighbors!

The Republic for highlighting the difference between the elected official’s public stance and actual voting record.

The Republic for highlighting a local federal elected official’s voting record that contradicts his social media posts support of said legislation.

my new Angel neighbor, Bob, who kindly plowed several driveways, including mine, on his John Deere tractor.

the defense attorney saying the impeachment process isn’t necessary for a former elected official who is now a private citizen.

my beautiful wife Nikia Daniels for making me feel valued and loved, thanks, Anthony Roberts.

Nate West for clearing the snow from our drive and around town, from your Grammer neighbors and family.

Jim and Linda for bringing me food and cleaning my driveway during my illness.

Randy Milton for clearing the snow from my driveway and ramp, from your grateful neighbor.

Chris and Ellen Clark for cleaning my front walk and bringing in my tote.

Aaron Miller for your wonderful article.

brave Republican senators who are not hiding behind a Constitutional argument in their impeachment vote.

a caring young man who stopped and offered to help shovel our drive, thank you for asking.

realizing the incitement by the president of the terrorists put our vice president at risk and congressmen and women of both parties at risk.

those of us who are leaning left because of corruption on the right.

Jordan and his friend for cleaning off my car and sidewalks.

Steve and helper for doing a wonderful job cleaning my driveway and sidewalks, thanks, from Becky.

our very kind neighbor, Chuck Corbin, for clearing snow from our shared lane and from our driveway, from the Eversoles.

Amanda, my paper deliverer, for driving through snow in my driveway to get my newspaper on the porch.

the brave Capitol police for keeping Congresspersons safe from the mobs incited by the former leader.

Onions to…

people who who quickly defended the former federal elected official because of their own prejudice and hatred.

any political party member watching cable news expecting to get the truth.

the political party wasting tax dollars.

those who cry about athletes kneeling before the national anthem, but failing to sing it at the top of their lungs.

the local elected official voting no to impeachment following the riotous outcries of serious harm to his brother.

those who are not willing to hold the former federal elected official accountable for causing the insurrection to overturn our government.

hypocrite politicians who take credit for bills they actually voted against.

those denying climate change, putting their trust in conspiracy theories instead of actual scientific evidence.

the ill-timed traffic lights on Central Avenue at Seventh and Eighth streets.

elected officials refusing to acknowledge that what happened in D.C. was a reaction to the last four years of their own behavior.

the sycophant representative who is now lying to us about his voting record just like his idol did the entire time he was in office.

the federal elected official whose use of executive orders resembles a dictatorship rather than a republic.

the local school official for not declaring an e-learning day for Thursday when windchill dropped to “feels likes” 6 degrees.

right-wing extremist terrorists.

my political party’s leadership failure to denounce a member of Congress’ remarks and death threats to other congressional members.

the highway departments for the terrible job that they have done on these last two snows.

the man who said he had more education that me.

local store employees not having masks on properly or at all.

Happy Birthday to…

Gwen Collins, love all your family and friends!

Norm on No. 19, from his senior friend.

Happy Belated Happy Birthday

Patty, from Mark and family.

ANOTHER beautiful morning