• May 13
Orchids to …
• Linda at CVS for years of above and beyond customer service and friendship, from Gary.
• the CSA New Tech students for the potted plants delivered to Four Seasons Health Care, my wife received one and it was the first time she has smiled in a long time, thank you, from Greg.
• the founding fathers who wrote our secular Constitution which makes no mention of any God or Bible.
• the sheriff deputies and coroner who came when I called, when I found my husband, your compassion was overwhelming and I am grateful, from Delia Hash.
• former President Trump.
• staff at Jewell-Rittman funeral home for the kindness shown to our family.
• John Krull for another great column.
• the East teacher and Central guidance counselor who helped a needy graduating senior get a car.
• the ladies at First Financial Bank for helping me resolve a problem, you both were so kind, courteous and patient in helping me, thank you, from Susan Lucas.
• Rep. Liz Cheney for her integrity in standing up against the Big Lie.
• President Joe Biden who is moving on to help the country and the American people despite the opposite party refusing to help.
• Clifty Creek PTO for the wonderful bagels and donuts during Teacher Appreciation Week, from Clifty Creek Elementary.
• Petersville United Methodist Church for the yummy treats during Teacher Appreciation Week, from Clifty Creek Elementary School.
• the outreach church for the delicious luncheon during Teacher Appreciation Week, from Clifty Creek Elementary School.
• Democrats for passing Biden’s relief plan extending $8 million to Columbus and $16 million to Bartholomew County, you truly understand and care around the needs of people here.
• Marilyn Horrall for Jada’s books, from Peggy.
• John Krull for his very insightful column.
• our emergency response team who helped bring peace to difficult situations.
• John Welch for fixing my lawn tractor, from your daughter Lisa.
Onions to …
• no one questioning if we’re a nation of systemic racism and white supremacy, why are so many immigrants wanting to get in?
• elected officials who voted to overturn an election and have voted to oust a party leader for speaking the truth about democracy.
• continuing to complain about the former hotel site.
• the previous elected leader allowing himself to fall in love with a foreign dictator when we were trying to get that dictator to give up his nuclear weapons.
• the political party that ousted one of their best, conservative, and truthful members from her leadership position.
• the caucus for its cowardice in holding a voice vote, rather than a recorded one, to remove the congresswoman from her leadership position.
• politicians who sell their soul for political gains.
• the political party which in order to be a leader you have to play dumb or be dumb on the integrity of our election.
• the election theater nonsense.
• those hacking the pipelines making the price of gas go up.
• those who voted against the relief plan which sent me $1,400 when I desperately needed it, and unemployment compensation to my brother’s family while he was out of work.
• people who don’t know their property line and build a fence on other people’s property.
• the city for replacing the speed limit sign.
• the people tailgating and speeding in the morning going over the new bridge.
• those who don’t use turn signals, other drivers dealing with you are not mind readers.
Happy Birthday to …
• Ruth Acton, from your family and Donna.
• Vera Merideth, from son Mark.
