HUGS: To the kind Kiwi man who has been the light in my life. You deserve the best.
HUGS: A hug of appreciation for whoever is hauling away the big pieces of styrofoam from the Kokanee Park beach. Many thanks to you! – Park enthusiasts
HUGS: It’s cycling season again. Thanks very much to all the thoughtful drivers for giving cyclists some extra room on the highways this spring.
SLUGS: Many slugs to those who waste unnecessarily. Think before you act. At the rate we are going, who knows what the future will have in store for us or our children? Before you waste anything, stop and think of what you are doing.
SLUGS: Why can’t the women in Nelson empower and support each other? It seems that many women disrespect and dishonour the sanctity of other people’s relationships. Why do we always have to look over our shoulder for the snakes in the grass?
HUGS: Big heartfelt hugs go out to all the very sympathetic staff at our local animal clinic during the last moments of our beloved pet’s life. We were anxious and so sad but you showed such professionalism and kindness, turning a grief stricken day in to a more positive one that we will never forget! Thank you all very much!
HUGS: A big hug to Mother Nature for continuing to provide us with life’s gifts. We need to become more aware of how important clean water, clean air and fertile land is to us all around the globe. We are all part of Nature, and if we continue to exploit and waste precious resources then we will face a destructive end.
HUGS: To the grocery store employee chatting with a friend about how the homeless people are ruining the city and that the mayor should stop letting them in (???). I hope a hug helps you find some compassion.Everyone is human and you’re no better then the buskers that take to the sidewalks to bring music ands miles to Baker St. They’re just trying to make a little extra money. “Those beggars” are more than a bit of dirt on your shoe, they are a part of Nelson and have as much right to be here as you do.
SLUGS: Big, greedy, pet-hating slugs to all the local landlords around the area who are asking ridiculous rents for some pretty shabby places. Young people and just people in general are having to work two or even three jobs to make your $1,200-plus rents and then add utilities and the cost of living on top of that! No one can afford to live here, and if you have a pet, namely dogs, forget it. I understand pets do damage but c’mon, that’s what the pet deposits are for! Would it kill ya to let us have our furbabies live in a few more places for a bit more decent prices?! – All the young couples trying to start out
HUGS: This is being directed to the very concerned father of a toddler. You had every right to be extremely concerned about me speeding along the sidewalk on my scooter. I did see and take note that there was a small toddler up ahead when I crossed and passed by. You told me to slow down and I kept going. A minute or so later you walked into Subway where I was and proceeded to start berating and lecturing me there. I tried to explain to you, but you told me you wanted none of it and I admit it got quite heated I was extremely rude to you and you eventually left. I was more than willing to go outside and hand you my keys and wait until the police arrived to talk to me, but you had left. I checked in the bakery down the street looking for you to try to explain and apologize, but no further sign of you. You obviously called the police and they did talk to me. I did not hold anything back, they have all the information they need. It may not sound like it, but I am very sorry. I had absolutely no right to react the way I did and you had every right to report me to the police. Thank you.
