I biked by you crying outside the Old Library the other day. I considered stopping to see if you were all right, but then I decided that that would be kinda intrusive and I didn't want to make you uncomfortable. Anyway, I hope you are having a better day today! —Concerned Cyclist

Thank you to the beautiful young woman who did the guerilla piano tuning at the Public Gardens. That was incredibly cool to watch. I think my kid was more impressed by that than any galleon we saw in the sailboat parade! You made our day. —A pair of music lovers

June 10, 2017: Props to the street shooter with the Rolleiflex outside the Halifax Central Library. There was that girl in that stance with sunhat and shades. I watched you walk up, take the shot, and move on. I admire your eye and your technique.  Keep it up and don't forget to show your work. Where can we see more? —Vivian M.

You were out since 5am walking your somewhat frisbee fetching Border Collie. Met you in Shubie. What a great demeanour and smile you have. —Hello again

I think we all need to take a second and pause. Think of those we love. Our mothers, our fathers, our sisters, our brothers, our best friends, those friends that challenge us, or push us. The people that smile at you on the street. The people that stand so that others can sit. All those that believe in unnecessary kindness (although kindness is necessary). The people that light up our lives and our hearts.

You are all beautiful.
You are all unique.
I love you all.

All friendships are important. Big or small, passing or long lasting, romantic or platonic, passionate or pleasant. And they can be all of those things or none of those things.

I write this in reflection of how lucky I am to have found all of those things in so many special individuals. I have made a conscious effort to tell people in my life how much they mean to me. It's a new thing I'm trying out.

This isn't a well-written blurb. It's a hodge-podge of my thoughts.

But thank you forever friends. You'll always be in my heart, my mind and my soul. I'm so blessed to have found you. —You are my forever friend