Orchids to …
• Robert Stwalley for his excellent letter on public education — from a proud public high school teacher!
• the cute fluffy bird who landed on my window sill and ruffled his feathers.
• Katelyn and Jared Richey, owners of Ames Mercantile, for bringing such a lovely store to downtown Columbus featuring items from local artists.
• Montana Mikes for the best fried catfish dinner anywhere, from Bill Kozar.
• the Learning Tree Preschool for the annual art show, we loved the event and all the positives attitudes the teachers had, a true success, from an LTP parent.
• the Learning Tree Preschool’s annual art show, it brought joy to our family, from a parent.
• my family and neighbors for donating to my fundraiser, you’re the best, from Ryder.
• those who know that for American democracy to work for any of us, we must ensure the right to vote for all of us.
• defending the right to vote and opposing any discriminatory legislation or measures that restrict or prevent any eligible voter from having an equal and fair opportunity to cast a ballot.
• Alma Wylie for always putting on a wonderful ballet show.
Onions to …
• legislators for overriding the governor’s veto on emergency powers.
• those who forget the political party said a Supreme Court Justice could not be appointed during an election year, but then appointed two of them during an election year themselves.
• the basketball league that’s supposed to be helping kids develop and have fun allowing a travel team to play, beating the kids easily, it’s not right.
• violent riots occurring in cities and still all we can talk about is Jan. 6.
• the self-destructive that has lost its way and votes no to everything when the rest of the county wants “yes.”
• anyone who believes that a veteran police officer has not yet learned the difference between a gun and a Taser.
Happy Birthday to …
• Bree Blanton, from your family and Donna.
• Terry Joe Blaney, from your family, Pam, Kenny, Brenda, Cheryl, Debi, Tim and Dad.
• Kaitlyn Krebbs on No. 13, love Granny Joan and Granny Gail.
Happy Birthday to …
• Steve Ferry, our awesome brother, from Colleen and Stephanie.
• Betsy Angyal, from Mom and grandkids Pharrah and Brhylin.
• ANOTHER beautiful morning
