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Jan. 27
Orchids to
Logan at the Columbus Post Office, you kept your smile, patience and treated everyone respectfully in the long line, you are a great asset, from the lady in the long line twice.
Wednesday’s snowstorm being less than predicted.
Josh Zito for clearing our drive and sidewalk on Sunday, from Dave and Mary Ann.
the doctor who knows marijuana is a generally safe substance for adults with fully-developed brains.
the news station reporting from downtown Columbus on Wednesday morning, praising our downtown for the lovely lights in the trees. I totally agree!
the homeowner doing a beautiful job restoring the wonderful old farmhouse at 25th Street and Marr Road, from an admirer of good work.
Pope Francis for showing true Christian spirit.
Gary and Marilyn Cheek.
the thoughtful gentleman at the convenience store who was a big help to me about explaining the coffee situation.
Speaker Kevin McCarthy for spelling out two security risks from the House Intelligence Committee.
Onions to
the latest TV network weather forecasting tools giving us less accuracy but forecasting more days in advance so we can prepare for nothing happening.
teachers who put a “0” in grades when a student has an excused absence.
those who cannot grasp the concept that minimum wage is not a living wage anymore and hasn’t been for quite some time.
not knowing that the winter storm warning was issued so that you can get ready for the impact.
parents who condone their kids using illegal drugs and encourage and participate in the illicit act.
not grasping if you pay people $100 an hour for a mythical livable wage, then your electric bill will be $2,000 a month, your cell phone bill $1,200 a month and your pizza will be $125.
the school corporation for canceling the basketball games and not rescheduling.
the local Social Security office where you cannot walk in or contact by phone.
our government’s fiscal irresponsibility for spending trillions and then telling us Social Security and Medicare benefits are in jeopardy while giving away our armaments to other countries.
the congressional leader who denied committee assignments to two opponents for spite, not for cause.
the doctor whose answer to my question about my health after a 10-minute consultation was “I don’t know.”
the mail carrier that is hit or missed delivering mail and our newspapers.
Happy Birthday to
Adam Carrigan, from friends at Bethel Baptist Church.
Richard Kellems, from your family and Donna.
Lexia Capes, from your family and Donna.
Audrey Hirons, from your family and Donna.
Nathan Cline, from your family, co-workers and Donna.
Linda Diekhoff, from your family and friends.
Happy Anniversary to
Loren and Kathy Kushman, from your 12 children and grandchildren.
