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Orchids to
those who support peace.
the nice young lady, a license branch employee, for helping the lady with the cane use the kiosk, from her son.
Amanda and Thomas Billingsley and sons for helping a family in need, thanks to our nephew Jason for helping with the move! from Dawna.
being more for universal health care than universal guns.
the little girl at the park who came over to me with a pretty oak leaf and handed it to me, I will keep it forever.
the staff at Walmart vision center for the great exam and wonderful service.
Rep. Greg Pence for doing an exceptional job and putting up with the haters who don’t appreciate he and his family’s sacrifice.
the two young men at the McDonald’s drive-thru for being so polite and cheerful.
the gentleman that helped me to my car at the doctor’s office in the pouring rain, so appreciative for the kindness.
Onions to
the health care monopoly in this city.
the politician who withheld Ukraine aid and continues to praise the Russian president as “genius” for instigating a war.
world governments for not sending troops to Ukraine.
those not understanding evolution and biology wanting public schools to indoctrinate children with religious teachings.
the former leader because Ukraine is what you get when your leader empowers the vicious, dangerous leader of Russia.
the former federal elected official who praises a brutal dictator who has invaded Ukraine.
former elected official for his continuing bromance with/worship of the Russian dictator.
the day the U.S. became energy dependent again and borders were opened to illegal infiltration.
the family who thinks it’s OK to park vehicles, trailers, and campers in their yard in a very nice neighborhood.
the very distateful cartoon on the editorial page of Thursday’s paper.
our country’s leaders allowing us to buy oil from Russia when we have oil here.
those more worried about banning books than banning guns.
the pickup trucks that ran lights at 25th and Herman Darlage Drive and Rocky Ford and Middle Road on Thursday.
the restaurant owner refusing to hire older waitresses who are dependable, knowledgeable and take care of customers.
the official for encouraging the Ukraine invasion.
the vitriol-fueled letter.
so-called journalists who continue to stoke fear and racial division.
Happy Birthday to
Rita Wheeler, from your family, Sheryl, Bonnie and Donna.
Jim Sturgeon, from your family and Donna.
Kari Kerns, from Mom and Dad Willis.
Natasha Pike, from Mamaw McClintic, Mike, Benjamin, Bailey, River, Mom, Dan, Tony, Jason, and the rest of the family.
Happy Belated Birthday to
Jim Willis, from Joyce Willis.
ANOTHER beautiful morning
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