Around Town – Dec. 23

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Dec. 23

Orchids to

Richards Elementary students and parents and staff for coming out and giving to the Salvation Army drive this year, from Santa Claus in the kitchen.

two sweet ladies, Regina and Megan, who blessed my baby boy today at Walmart, from Kristina and Baby Rowan.

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy for making a strong case for U.S. support to Congress.

President Biden confirming that the U.S. will be giving Ukraine Patriot missiles during their bilateral meeting in order to keep Putin from pushing further into Europe and then eventually us.

Rick Owens for being the perfect Santa Claus at the Lasting Impressions buffet dinner theatre.

Santa Claus that was at Texas Roadhouse on Tuesday for always being so good with the children, and jolly and happy, from the Smith family.

the very kind gentleman at Rural King for helping me unload my water softener salt, it was much appreciated.

Onions to

thousands of pages in Congress spending bill with tax money for everything besides America.

thinking the Jan. 6 committee’s conclusions were based on alternative facts.

the multiple morning train horns ruining the quality of sleep in our fabulous town.

the political party that’s been attacking the former elected official from day one out of fear for their own political financial and way of life.

the city transit for changing the bus hours as of Wednesday of this week that were originally posted, leaving passengers with no transportation.

the $1.7 trillion omnibus bill.

the club that fired me and then said that I retired.

politicians who have billions of dollars to secure other people’s borders but refuse to secure America’s borders.

Happy Birthday to

Tinkle Rightsell, from John Blanford.

Happy belated birthday to

Tamara Iorio, from Joseph Hart Chapter DAR.

Kaitlin Forster, from Joseph Hart Chapter DAR.

Jennifer Lee, from Joseph Hart Chapter DAR.