Around Town — Jan. 22

Orchids to…

our long-awaited President Joe Biden, First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, and the committees that put together an inspirational inauguration.

RomCom Love Podcast’s Bonnie and Brittany for a very fun evening at YES Cinema, from the guests at their event.

citizens who seek multiple facts from multiple and reputable sources.

President Trump for a job well done representing all Americans.

the political cartoon in Thursday’s opinion page.

Kahlil at McDonald’s on National Road for his superior customer service, from Cindy.

the local newspaper being privately owned.

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris for restoring hope to a troubled nation.

the most secure election in our nation’s history.

President Trump and Vice President Mike Pence who will always be my president and vice president.

Logan Lay on making the Dean’s List at Indiana University and Mackenzie Rooks on making the Dean’s List at Manchester College, love all the family.

our new president for his calm assurances that he always radiates.

our new Indiana congressman, born in Ukraine but has more love for the United States than the detractors.

the lady who paid for our order at Aldi’s on Thursday, from Paul Giden.

people at Dogs and More for returning my wallet.

Onions to…

any school not allowing students to watch the healing and calming message of the presidential inauguration.

the new elected leader dismantling the important policies the previous leader began.

the woman in coffee shop Wednesday who disrespected my co-worker just because she did not like the color of her skin.

our newly-elected federal official and party opening our borders to crime and illness.

cancel culture in the USA just because I voted for the person you didn’t like.

the federal elected official’s lawyer talking about combat justice.

the right wing media indoctrinating millions of Americans like Islamic militants.

extremist content on the web being raw material for riots.

those who now suddenly complain about the national debt when the outgoing federal elected official increased the national debt by 36% or a trillion.

the federal elected official for stopping the Keystone pipeline.

the guy who cheated and had other people cheat for him and now thinks he is an important guy.

the federal elected official for stopping the building of the border wall.

Happy Birthday to…

Alivia Kellems, from your family and Donna.

Brenda Oden, from your family, Debbie, Carol and Donna.

JoAnn Ferguson, from your favorite nephew Mike Money.

Morris Piper, from JoAnne and Dennis.

ANOTHER beautiful morning