Orchids to …
• the return of peaceful protests in Portland with the exit of federal troops.
• no shoes, no shirt, no mask, no service!
• network for broadcasting the test they did on mail-in ballots finding that three out of 100 ballots, (3%), were lost in the mail, showing why voting in person is a must!
• Mandy Keele for thoughtful, exhaustive research, and caring about others in the community.
• Greenbelt Golf Course for being a place for mental health, physical health and social well being for many men and women.
• Beth Stroh and Viewpoint Books for the wonderful Richard Scarry Scavenger Hunt from the Chui family!
• tech companies for cracking down on medical accounts pushing questionable advice and alien/demon-based theories.
• those who know all lives matter. Not just mine. Not just yours. Period.
• making the circus great again.
• Eileen Frazier for bringing me some delicious Jackson County watermelon, from your neighbor Betty.
• Chris and Fitzsimmons Plumbing for repairing our water leak in a fast and economical method, from Bernie and Linda Cox.
• President Trump for sticking with the truth and what is right because the truth always wins out.
• Lee Hamilton, John Mutz and others for their column supporting absentee voting for all who wish it in view of the pandemic.
• Happy Birthday
Belated Wishes to …
• Betty Hilycord, on Aug. 1, from the Kimball family.
• ANOTHER beautiful morning





