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Aug. 26
Orchids to
the Columbus Mandolin Orchestra for a very enjoyable concert.
those who voted for closed borders, law and order, small government, government accountability, men out of women’s sports and locker rooms and a strong military, and remain proud of our vote.
Americans who know that the “Gaza Health Ministry” is a branch of Hamas and does not tell the truth.
Onions to
our local healthcare institution that fumbled the succession of the CEO, it shows an embarrassing lack of leadership in administration and in the board room.
the occupant of the White House, his revenge against those who speak out against him and the irony of possessing classified documents in his home.
not knowing that “Yes, And” was a world-class event.
our governor, whose listed phone number is disconnected, for not thanking the governors of California, New York and New Jersey for providing us with more tax dollars than we give and not getting our budget in order.
the governor of Texas for starting this redistricting nightmare and causing California and Illinois to follow suit.
Exhibit Columbus for censoring a unique, beautiful and family friendly art exhibit for vague theological and baloney-like reasons, casting a pall on the reputation of Exhibit Columbus.
the occupant in the White House and his Putin-like vendetta of revenge by going after his outspoken enemies, and those who don’t support his views.
the Israeli strike on the hospital in Gaza that killed at least 20 people including five journalists.
the state of Indiana for outlawing DEI practices, because by so doing it promotes the discrimination it claims to avoid.
the yellow billboards blaming Trump for cuts at the local hospital.
the local seafood restaurant that served us leftover fish on Sunday evening, from a long-time regular customer.
the local association for having a most corrupt, self-aggrandizing, petty schemer with no moral standing whatsoever as a speaker.
people who have made their short-lived, entire existence about identity politics, happiness cannot be found in self-inflicted misery.
the lies from behind bars about the occupant in the White House and his connection to sex trafficking, proving the proverb that birds of a feather flock together.
Happy Birthday to
Colene Rich on No. 90, with love from your family.





