To the man I gave a snarky, uncalled-for comment to outside of the Lower Deck: I am truly sorry. I was rude and I feel awful about it. Thank you for calling me on my bullshit. —Eating Crow

To the two people on the number 7 who got off the bus after being harassed: I'm really sorry that happened, and I'm sorry no one said anything while you were still on the bus. Something must have happened before I got on—the weird guy was loudly proclaiming odd comments about “transgendered sandwiches” (WTF), but I thought he was just a fucked up guy. It wasn't until you got off (as he yelled some weird comment at your retreating backs) and I saw your stricken faces that I realized the comments were aimed at you. I want you to know that when the weird guy went to get off the bus, a young woman confronted him and told him “he had problems.” I thought he was going to hit her, but instead he just wandered off. The bus driver seemed horrified when she explained what had happened, and immediately filed a report. He apologized and said he would have intervened if he'd realized what was going on. He'd thought he was just a crazy guy saying random shit. So did I. Anyway, I'm sorry it happened, and really sorry no one stood up for you while you were there. But know that someone did, even if it was too late for you to hear. —Fellow Human

Halifax is where my heart is. I fell in love here; I have been my happiest here; I've been at my worst here. When I'm away, I feel like I'm in limbo. And I'm so happy to be back home, especially right now when everything is so full of potential. —xoxox

Woof, woof, woofty, woof. Woof, woof, woof. Mmmmmmm. I love evewybody. Woof, woofy woof, and woof woof woof. P.S. I’m not ill. You should see me off the chain. —Bella

I had a sneaking suspicion that this love thing is just an ingenious evolutionary plan to keep sentient beings from the logical conclusion to self destruct. I investigated other possibilities, as dark and as ugly as I could go. Experiments were conducted. Most of them were stupid. And still, there it is. I realize that thing was more important for me than it ever will be for you. That isn't something I would want to change. But I do want you to know that I tried to understand why I felt the way that I did. It was all very sloppy, but it was also very real. —Stranger

Your dog, Bella, always makes my day. She is obviously quite old and seems a little sick, but she always perks up when she sees me and lets me pet her on my way to class. Thank you for letting her chill on your porch all day. I'm sure she brightens a lot of strangers' days. —A local dog-lover

Thank you so much for being strong! Life is fucking hard, much more so for people of minorities and of the LGBT community. We stand with you; keep being the amazing, diverse and loving community that makes Halifax a great place to live. You're doing an amazing job. We love you! —Hfx gal

Thank you fence gods for reopening the section of fence that allows me and so many north end folk to the easy route to the grocery store. I thought the iron fence was the end to the north end’s best shortcut until tonight when I saw an entire section of the fence cut out. All I have to say is thank you, from serious shortcut takers. —Too lazy to walk around

To the recruiter for a small, liberal arts university with the long brown hair and sparkling blue eyes: you make every day a dream come true. I hope you know the joy that you bring to me and to the countless others who have the pleasure of being in your presence. I know that your job is demanding and tiring but you do it with beauty and grace. I know that you will do some incredible things in the future, and I can't wait to see you challenge yourself and flourish. Thanks for being you! —S+G(-G)

You are my best friend and one of the most hardworking women I know. I hope that on your travels you learn to love and accept yourself as much as those around you love and revere you. Enjoy life - the salty east coast will be happy to accept you back home. —Poe