• Thought for the Day
• “Americans have always been able to handle austerity and even adversity. Prosperity is what is doing us in.”
• — James Reston American journalist 1909-95
Orchids to …
• Tre’ Vione’s at FairOaks Mall for real jambalaya.
• Keepsake Village for a wonderful Christmas party for residents and families as the food and decorations were incredible.
• Brian at Bed, Bath and Beyond for taking time to help me with an online order on a busy Saturday afternoon, from an appreciative customer.
• Norris Automotive for completing a complicated repair for a very reasonable price.
• the Presidential Parks court committee for the excellent Christmas buffet and entertainment, from one of the neighborhood people.
• the governor for the consistency of trying to keep our state safe as you can’t be too careful these days.
• Tyree’s Trim Shop for the great headliner.
• Cathy Custer at Sam’s Club Photo Department for her generosity for staying after her shift to help us complete our Christmas cards, from Mimi.
• Apostolic Hope Tabernacle for an awesome service last Sunday.
• The Republic carrier in Hope who continued to put my paper in my paper box even though it was crooked from someone hitting it.
• Noel Taylor for his enlightening letter in the Dec. 5 newspaper.
• Lonnie at Payton Place Auto for best customer service in finding us a truck.
Happy Birthday to …
• Lana Gearries.
• Carol Cooper, from your family and Donna.
• Richard Wilkerson, from friends and family.
• Shad Lucas, from Mom and Joe Kramer.
• Blythe Burdine, from Pastor Lewis and The Who So Ever Will Community Church.
• Walt Pardieck on No. 80, from your family and friends.
• Jane Sims, from Julie, Eris, Sheila, Pat, Anne, Debbie, Carole, Sheryl, Cindy, Nancy and Valeria.
• Mary Price, from friends at the Moravian Church.
• Jason McCarney, from friends at the Moravian Church.
• Wyatt Hoover.
• Susan Blackman.
• Benjamin Johnson.
• Briana Young.
• Morgan McKinney.
Happy Anniversary to …
• Will and Roo-Ann on No. 40, from the Brats.
• Bennie Stott on No. 61, from Carolyn.
• ANOTHER beautiful morning