To the two beautiful women walking two rather incorrigible dogs up and down Preston street: Halifax is a port city, and you're the anchor. Coming home to you girls is like coming up to breathe. It's an in-between time, but you both have beautiful things in the future—and you bring love into my present every single day. Thank you, thank you, thank you to my lighthouses on land and at sea. —"Lucifer"

I was standing at the Spring Garden Road bus stop outside of McDonald’s when you came walking down the road with the happiest pup on the end of a leash. As you walked by, I watched your puppy climb into the lap of a particularly hard looking gentlemen that was sitting on the ground to give him the most joyful love and kisses. Instead of calling your pup to come long, you stopped and, just like your furry friend, you were kind. Without discrimination you chatted happily as the toothless, wild haired man enjoyed the unconditional love of an animal. Your humility was inspiring. —Bus stander

One of my favorite parts of my night. Keep smiling, you never know who's thinking of you. —That Combo Guy

You've got to stop with that gorgeous, awesome smile. Those eyes and that friggin' charm—you don't know how much I want to lock that door behind you. —It's Never Been a Crush

I'm sure what I'm about to say you are more than aware of and already know. You are seriously good looking and you have the best moustache around town. Catching a glimpse of you when I make my weekly market trip brightens the day. Even though I can't eat anything at Wrap So D, walking by there always makes me smile because it's always so lively, upbeat and positive and who doesn't love that. —Secret Market Admirer

I get it. Its tough out there. Like real tough. I'm also prone to sad chats that consist of despairing questions and shaking fists. I say, "Where can we go from here? Things are really getting worse and worse," and even on occasion "$%& this province.” But we need to find a silver lining to this dark story that we keep telling each other. I think we've got to find a reason to fight, to stay, to make it work. And I don't think our reason for caring is going to come from outside opportunities, or the established folks or the experts. I think it has to come from our own individual little changes, our own smiles and our ability to find moments of generosity, creativity and ingenuity here. I'm not saying that we should ignore the issues. Please don't ignore the problems, or the corruption or the injustice. Let's not get apathetic. Instead of pointing my finger at your youth, or your pension or your politics, I just want to hold you when it gets rough. Because I like this place...you could even say I love it. And I really want to stay and I really want to stay here with you. —Precarious Optimist

I'm glad we're friends. Whether it's a drunken snapchat or a meaningful conversation, I'm glad I have you around. I don't have many friends, but you're more than enough. —Tall glass of ginger pale

I'll be the salt to your peppa any day my darling love —Fat Leroy

Sitting at the back of the 7 heading downtown along Gottingen, I was reading Maggie Nelson's /Bluets/, when I noticed you, in a bright blue jacket, talking about jazz with your friend across the aisle. Maybe I was marked by the essay, finding the blue in the world jumping out at me, but you seemed kind and bright: I wanted to ask when I might catch your next gig, but you disembarked before I had the chance. Maybe I'll see you some other foggy morning. —kind of blue

Oh how beautiful all the tulips and daffodils are! What an excellent splash of colour they add, especially to some unsightly spots around the city. Thank you to all who put the time in to plant them! —More, more!