To the kind young cashier at the specialty coffee shop downtown. My son has autism, and it is at times difficult to take him places, mostly because of other people. We walked along the boardwalk, and had to decide between three restaurants within your building, it was your bright smile that welcomed me over. Thank you for not only being so sweet, but also so kind to my son. Such patience and understanding warmed my heart. For the first time in a very long time, my family felt comfortable sitting down in a place to eat. No pressure. Thank you for the experience, we will definitely be back! —Grateful Hugs

To the new coffee hostess at the historic properties, You rock! Your smile is awesome, and your lattes are out of this world! Thank you!! —Random Muffin Buyer

Dear certain iconic deli on Agricola Street, I Love the way that your spices flow through the air, and I LOVE your delicious deli meats, perfect pepperoni, and large variety of cheese and other goods! I Love all of you! I have been visiting your deli since I was a little girl, and am so happy that I can now take my own daughter in to experience the best deli in the maritimes and the world! Thank you for being one of the best parts of Halifax! —You're the Best

To the nice gentleman last Friday: It was my first time working in Halifax, and I was running a bit late. It was crunch time for supper traffic, and nobody was letting me cross. You came up beside me, and with a smile said " Here we go" and walked into the street so that the cars would slow and let me cross. Thank You! Coffee on the house next time you stop by. —Halifax Nube

I know that you need some extra hugs this week, so here they are enclosed along with some of your favourite sprinkly donuts. You are awesome in so many ways and deserve way better. You are beautiful and the best, don't let anyone else tell you other wise. We love you baby sis. —MA

To the very pleasant sweet happy hostess at a certain coffee shop in historic properties: We missed you when the coffee shop at Mic Mac mall closed, and are so happy to see your smiling face over in Halifax now. Thank you always for the best coffee and customer service! —Two Old Fogies

Mom: You have done so much for me in my life, I can't even begin to thank you. You raised me and my sister sometimes on your own because of a navy father, and yet rarely, if ever, complained. You looked after us, took care of us and provided for us everything we could ever need. As we got older you helped out with school work, then helped getting into university, and your latest act of mom-awesomeness is helping me finally get my own place and moving out. Mom, you are a real life superhero. I can only HOPE that someday I have even a fraction of the strength and kindness you have shown your family and others throughout our lives. I love you. —A Daughter Who Knows She's Lucky