Around Town — Jan. 29

Orchids to…

the kind lady who purchased my sandwiches at Subway in Edinburgh yesterday, from Amy.

everyone preparing for the inevitable federal legalization of recreational and medical marijuana for adults.

contacting elected officials to say Trump led the insurrection by whipping his base into a frenzy, based on lies, then pulled the trigger, and he must be punished.

the new and improved Big Lots.

President Biden for holding Russia and Saudi Arabia responsible for their misdeeds.

Jeff Caldwell for a spot-on letter.

Natalie Simms for the lovely plaque, from Diane O.

Jeff Caldwell’s letter.

the Republic and other organizations for always speaking the truth and providing information.

President Joe Biden’s enormous momentum and energy in moving our country forward with 50 executive actions, daily comments, daily press briefings, and three health press briefings a week.

Jeff Caldwell for his excellent insightful and honest letter to the editor.

Jeff Caldwell’s spot-on letter, from all of us in agreement.

Jeff Caldwell for his excellent summary of what has happened in our country.

Melania Trump for her “Be Best” initiative that went unnoticed by the media.

the Texas government officials for standing up for all the people in their state.

Onions to…

politicians refusing to recognize the Capitol insurrection as a coup attempt because when that goes unpunished, it’s merely a training exercise.

the party now promoting buy American after driving U.S. companies to other countries by raising their taxes.

the individual who said “Tiberius” sounds like a “magical creature, obviously doesn’t know history.

those who ignore their sworn oath and bow to their voter base, instead of voting to convict the former leader of the insurrection by his words and actions.

all elected officials who support domestic terrorists and Qanon.

the individual sharing private and personal details about clients.

school administration for waiting until the last minute to make decisions about the upcoming weeks.

my fellow citizens who voted for the group ruining our country by executive order.

“Q” people who are suffering from the former leader’s ignorance and not caring about the policemen who died when fools entered the Capitol.

the political party not realizing you need oil to rebuild our infrastructure.

addressing teacher pay despite lack of proof that those they are teaching are actually learning.

allowing boys who identify as girls, to compete against girls, having an unfair, physical advantage.

the vengeful letter writer.

people hearing and using new words like insurrection and sedition without knowing what they mean.

the elected officials who have already made up their minds to acquit the former federal leader even before the trial.

supporters of the political party continuing to spread conspiratorial lies that there was election fraud when they know better.

the lie that caused the Capitol to be attacked.

the local small town government unit with unrealistic ideas.

Happy Birthday to…

John Chege, from your family and co-workers.

Reggie Travis, from your family and Donna.

Jim Stahl, from your family and friends.

Brian Moorman, from your family, Joyce and Donna.

Alma McQueen, from Bev.

Gary Shehan, from Marian.

Justin Gifford on No. 40, from your favorite aunts Kim and Pamela.

ANOTHER beautiful morning