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July 19
Orchids to
Susan Cox for her column regarding the near-dystopian society we are facing and how knowing and empathizing with others can keep it from getting worse.
folks on self-restricted diets that can simply say “no thank you” when offered something not on their diet, sparing everyone an unwanted explanation.
all who participated in the rally to protest the POTUS’ discriminatory policies and honor the late U.S. Rep. John Lewis.
the Bartholomew County Highway Department for the awesome job clearing the turns on County Road 200S east of Burnsville, from a grateful resident.
Ye Olde Fish House for having the best tenderloins and fish sandwiches in town for many years.
Onions to
not having day programs for special needs adults that are open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. so that the parents or caregivers are able to work.
the dog walker with the long leash who lets her dog poop and urinate on my front lawn and in my flower garden, causing grass brownouts and killing some of the flowers.
the struggling health care entity that has way too many managers at each office.
relaxing air travel regulations even a little bit, given the U.S. targeting of just about every nation in the world with deportations, tariffs and bombs.
the blood-thirsty local representative who wants a firing squad for capital punishment.
counties that should review all departments for operational improvements before imposing additional taxes.
not realizing how much the cuts to NPR and PBS will affect the elderly and young in some areas of the country.
China getting more air time around the world as Voice of America signs off.
spending up to $2 billion to restore Alcatraz.
those members of Congress who are still engaging in theatrics rather than hard work.
