Around town — Feb. 24

Orchids to…

the two nice women who stopped to pick up my mom after she fell in the driveway.

the current federal elected official who took solemn moments to honor the 500,000 Americans who’ve lost lives due to the pandemic, may we all show such empathy.

Dr. May and his ER staff for your kindness and care for June on Sunday.

Brent for all his hard work and taking such good care of his grandmother year round.

Barbara Jordan who gave one the great political speeches.

those who know that violence and extremism have no place in America.

my neighbors, Ed and Lisa, for cleaning the snow from my driveway, from Susan.

Sonia and Bob for cleaning the park many times and getting the paper on my porch.

Democrat Representative AOC for raising $5 million dollars for Texas disaster relief.

further investigations of the illegal business activities of the former president, now a civilian!

returning the Justice Department to the rule of law instead of being used as a political weapon.

the Supreme Court for ruling that the former president must report his financial information just like all other presidents.

Onions to…

elected officials who don’t speak out against racism, thereby condoning and supporting it.

the new federal elected official who could not wait to cancel anything the former president had established.

the former federal elected official for remaining silent against the one who accused him of failing to overturn the election.

those sliding a creatively-worded referendum with a massive tax increase hidden inside, hoping people would be gullible enough to vote yes.

the real systemic problem of feeling like you have to say something when someone says something wrong.

people who feel tax cut socialism for the wealthy is OK, but not to help the many who in this country who actually need it.

the snow plows for tearing up my yard, you should be made to clean up the mess.

the proposed stimulus that includes $270 million for arts and humanities and $200 million for museums and libraries — our tax money.

the political party that is still alive but has taken on a moral zombie quality and is dead instead, morally and intellectually.

those elected officials who are defending the indefensible.

passing a bill that 80% doesn’t have anything to do with the virus or anything else.

Happy Birthday to…

Hugo Teixeira, from Katarine, Ben, Donna and friends.

Clyde Hatton, from your family, co-workers, Annette and Donna.

Amberlyn Crouch, from your husband and kids.

Happy Belated Birthday to…

Mom/Grandma Judy on No. 80, from Jack, Debra, and Julie.

Happy Anniversary to…

Mike and Rebecca Kirsch, from your family and friends.

ANOTHER beautiful morning