Around Town – Oct. 22

Orchids to…

President Trump, who will end foreign wars and bring our troops home.

masks and other hygiene practices which will reduce sicknesses long after COVID.

the Columbus City Garage for a courteous and prompt special pick up at our home.

Audrey Nordman, Jared Brooks and Keaton Handley, from Taylorsville Methodist Church.

the Taylorsville Methodist Church members for donations and working tirelessly.

Glinda Ellison for helping my wife, Jane, navigate the voting machine.

Dan Fouts for a great letter regarding mask wearing and compassion for others.

Ryan Lauer for supporting school choice.

all candidates who support protections for unborn babies.

those who recognize that the operative word in the phrase “federal elected official” is “elected.”

Michigan Gov. Whitmer for standing strong against threats to her life.

W.D. Richards PTO for the wonderful lunch.

the Lincoln Project’s new ad with the beautiful musical arrangement.

the editors of The New England Journal of Medicine.

Jessica at Sofia’s Bridal for stepping up to help brides on their special day.

Dale Nowlin for informing the public that Indiana ranks 51st in the nation for some areas of education.

Dan Fouts for his terrific letter.

President Trump and HUD Secretary Dr. Ben Carson.

Onions to…

the presidential candidate who goes into hiding when there are serious questions.

the federal elected official who lied about having a health care plan for pre-existing conditions.

whoever thought it was a good idea to suddenly add a three-way stop at Rockyford and River roads.

the local store not enforcing the mask mandate for the customers or employees.

the local manufacturing business that has not had running water for almost a week.

the federal elected official who complains about debate rules.

drivers that can’t follow speed limits.

people who only watch mainstream media.

the federal leader who won’t vote for the stimulus bill.

those that believe all falsehoods.

the federal elected official who asked his staff not to include wounded veterans in a parade.

the federal elected official questioning military service.

the federal elected official who does not understand service.

the fact that if you rescind the tax cut on the middle class that equals a tax increase.

the new bypass that needs more guardrails.

whoever is responsible for mowing the exit ramps at 76 in Taylorsville.

the letter writer who thinks being closed-minded and imposing your view on others has anything to do with political affiliation.

drivers, with cell phones in hand, not paying attention to their driving in the rain.

the chair person that absolutely does nothing for her party.

Happy Birthday to…

Henry and Barbara Meredith, from Sarah, Michael, Lesliel, Chase, and Nolan.

Joyce, from Coco, Cazper, Jordy, Rowdy and Shada.

Belated Happy Birthday to…

Dascal Bunch, from John Tinkey.

ANOTHER beautiful morning