Roses and thorns
ROSE: to all the musicians and craftsmen who shared their talents with our community.
THORN: to those who did not show respect when the Communitiy Choir sang the National Anthem. So many are in harms way so we could walk freely in Columbus. Shame.
THORN: to the police chief who set a bad example riding his Segway while talking on the phone.
Elaine Hegwood
Columbus
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