In May I had to emigrate to the USA for...reasons I'd rather not get into. It's not the point of this love anyway. The point is that no matter how kind people here have been to me, no matter how much I love my new job, no matter how settled in I have gotten...Life has become little more than a perpetual field trip. It's a lie. And the truth is a 22-hour drive east. The homesickness hurts. Home is that place you go so you can be sure of you, and that place was Halifax. And that place will always be Halifax. And my friends...you goddamned frigs, I miss your asses so fucking much it physically hurts. Thank you for missing me half as much as I miss you. I love you all so very much. I never knew quite how much until I was forced to miss you. You are the most valuable parts of my life. Home is where peace lives. Home is where you live. On the 26 of December, I will be coming home for three glorious days. Let's get drunk and eat chicken fingers. —Scotian in Detroit

You are awesome. Thank you for going above and beyond to help me get to London St. Your kindness really made my night and the nights of many others! —Happy Passenger

To the beautiful blonde who took my passport photo this afternoon; I hate having pictures taken of myself, as I am absurdly un-photogenic, but your quick wit and reference to my “murderous” look in the photo made my day. Thanks for the friendly customer service and your wonderful smile. —Guy with a “murderous” expression

You are handsome, well-dressed man with great curls. I saw you sitting at a small coffee shop in the north end with your laptop and an espresso. I was a frazzled student with top-knot and red lip-stick. I was sipping iced coffee and studying marketing while I waited for my laundry next door. We were both smiling at the conversations around us. I almost asked you to watch my stuff just to break the ice. —Shy student

On your boss' desk? I still think of that hot Friday night and smile. —Let's have another "meeting"

To the health care provider  with the piercing on you nape; you are a gorgeous human being. —Hoping our paths cross again

To the girl who sat two seats away from me, during training last month. I cannot get you out of my mind. You may or may not have noticed how drawn to you I was, but I hope you did because my mind is dwelling on your face. —From the girl two seats away

Thank you for the Love submission:) It put a smile on my face:) It was great talking with you after the concert, my mom and I had a great time! You are hilarious. Thank you for sharing your stories and being so kind. I know Halifax will treat you well. Good luck with your work here in the city and thanks for coming in for pasta:) Ribbleston is in great hands! —Halifax Local

As I was driving down Connaught in my silver Saturn you, an older gentleman, were crossing the street at a marked crosswalk. I was not on a phone, smoking, eating, drinking or playing with my radio. I was, however, blinded by the sun reflecting off the wet and slippery road and panicked already about being an hour late for work due to the poor road conditions. And I didn't see you until I was passing you. It's a very poor excuse I know for almost seriously hurting or even killing you. I only hope that this finds you and you take my actions as accidental and not a result of ignorance and forgive me for what might have been. —Sorry

You asked me if I went to the concert but I sadly had to say no. I wish I could have said yes, because if I was there I would have seen your smile from across the arena and quickly came over to chat. I am just so thankful for the time I did get to spend with you. Maybe we can take your dog for a walk, before or after dinner, just as long as we can spend time together. —The mayor