This is a special shout out to my aunt (okay well 2nd aunt maybe? by marriage) You are one of the most remarkable people that I know. Your inner strength and confidence I truely admire. You reached out to me when the rest of the world turned its back and you always show love to those who need it the most, without judgement and only through kindness. I am so happy you have found happiness in your life. I can't think of anyone more deserving than you and I am so greatful that you are chosing to spread that happiness to others! You are a kindred spirit and I am so lucky to have you as my dear friend. I enjoy spending time together and just knowing that if I need someone to talk to that you will always be there to support and care. Thank you for just being you and for helping to make this cruel world a better place! Lot of love is being sent your way today and always!! —from a thankful niece

Hey, good job letting go of some of your bullshit. You're a treat and a nice guy. You used to need people to like you and now you'd like to like people to like you but mostly you want to like yourself. Keep on keeping in you sexy pixie warrior. —Doing it all for my baby

This one goes out to me, mostly. Dear me, you're the coolest woman ever. Talented, smart, funny, debt-free, great job, great house, unstoppable ambition, and so much courage. You'll go out of your way for anyone and you support those around you unconditionally. I'd like to say that someday you'll meet someone great, to share your great life with, but you don't really need anyone to do that. You seem to enjoy your life all on your own, because it's a great life and you've earned it. I respect and love you so much! You're awesome. —Love, me.

I heard from you. Finally. My heart instantly began sounding the alarm, all cells were a flutter as the blood charged through my veins. After so long, I can't help but feel annoyed and excited. Unfortunately my heart and soul feel it's call for celebration, while my mind rests it head in it's hands, muttering "Oh Fuck, here we go again.." sigh. —Tired of loving you....

I saw you for you, despite your flaws and your self-doubt. I saw my reflection in you and felt like I was home. No matter where we were in the world, you were my home. I wanted you to ride whatever wave came your way, whatever path made you happy. It's taken me months to get over that it wasn’t right for me to ask you to live on this side of the ocean .I know you loved me, but sometimes I wonder if you knew just how much I loved you. I tried to tell you in the end, but I guess it was too late.

I was always truthful to a fault. I realize now I should have just bit my tongue, so we wouldn't argue about the things that didn’t matter. You always loved a good debate. I think about those times. I don't miss the thought of you. I truly miss you. I miss my best friend. I know you think that it's better that we are apart. I feel like our different paths for that brief period met in the air but had to go in different directions. I know that you no longer care for me, and didn’t for quite awhile. I cannot contact you and tell you this because that would be unfair; but I have to let go of this dream. That someday we would be together, that someday that our children would fight me when I try to brush their dark, curly hair and that it would be enough. That would be enough for you and for me. Letting go of you was hard, but letting the dream go is so much harder. —Hoping Heart slicing off words better left unsaid

Last Sunday, i was kickin' it downtown, enjoying the beautiful day. I saw many people coming in and out of the Public Gardens. What a sight to see. The flowers in their full glory, the trees as vibrant as can be. Two ganders doing what geese do. As I continued, in front of me was the Gazebo. Suddenly , " check check", a sound man doing his thing, a band set up to play. I took a quick panoramic view, and in front in full display were many people awaiting the free music of the day. There were a few families, stragglers as myself, but the majority were Seniors. Some made the trek from their highrises across the street, others drove, but the commonality, was their ages. These were our Seniors of our community out strong to enjoy the sun and music. The music started, and wow, the park came alive. Snapping of fingers and tapping of feet all to the sound bites of blues and Jazz. At the age of 51, I too enjoyed what i was hearing. It sounded great. The most enjoyable thing was that i took a look at these seniors in a different sense. I tried to envision them in their 40's and 50's enjoying downtown, dancing up a storm, enjoying life on life's terms. Now, in wheelchairs, canes, and walkers, still kickin' it at the park as best as they physically can. It was indeed an enjoyable day.

Seniors wish nothing but the best to our future, so I hope that our future gives nothing but respect to our Seniors. I just hope that in 20 years to come, that I can be kickin' it too, to old time music like Led Zepplin, ZZ Top played by the old group April Wine. —Mike

I've loved you from the very beginning. I knew we were meant to be. Married just over 3 months and I couldn't be more certain you are the man I am to grow old with! You show me love regardless of any situation, and for that I promise to treat you like a bestfriend, protect you like s sibling, argue like a gilfriend, and love you forever like a wife. Yours forever. Xo —By your side forever

People on these boards need to learn a bit of respect and common decency. Recently I had the opportunity to meet with one of you over coffee and the person I met was a wonderful individual who does not deserve to be tormented the way that she is on here. You all know who I am talking about. I would also like to say to that commenter that YES I feel the same way that you do and would like nothing more than to take you away from everything and show you the love and respect that you deserve. I will always be here no matter what. —Klyde

To the beautiful lifeguard at the little 3 lane pool. You are the highlight of my Friday night swims and well every time you work. You're adorable and are so cute when you sing along to country. Wish I had the ovaries to do more than smile. Thanks for the pretty view while swimming, it makes me swim longer! —Redhead in polka dot bathing suit

She with her badass dresses straddling her Motorcylce, he holding on her waist in a sweet button up stopped at the red light looking like Hollywood. You bump helmets to kiss at the light and laugh about something I can only assume is fabulous. I see you often on my way to work and I have decided that I love your love. Please keep challenging gender roles and looking smoking hot while doing so. You two are wonderful. Marry me? —Girl in the blue car