A couple of weeks ago you were walking by Garden Food Bar and smiled at a dorky trans-girl with big glasses and long hair. You were wearing a long jacket and had a beautiful smile. I just wanted to say thank you, you pulled me out of a bit of depression and gave me butterflies […]
Love the Way We Bitch/Love
Love The Way We Bitch – Share your anger, complaints, frustrations, disappointment about living in Halifax. Post a bitch, a rant, a comment. Or send some love at Love The Way We Love blog. Printed weekly in the backpages of The Coast.
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CPS
I have been doing a bit of work for a fella on his house that he just bought, and became pretty good friends with him. We shoot the shit a lot and discuss what’s going on in our lives. He is separated with one 13-year-old girl with his ex. He told me the other day […]
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Public service announcement for all who bring strollers on the bus
The world doesn’t revolve around you, and neither should other passengers. Don’t block the aisle with your baby—if I was a mean person I’d toss that thing on the street. The seats flip up not only for wheelchairs but for strollers, too. Get off your lazy ass and be aware of those around you. Tuck […]
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Cell-less in Halifax
To the Good Samaritan who turned in my phone to the Tim Hortons on Quinpool Road, a huge thank you! Props to the friendly staff at Tim’s for their help as well, they seemed just as pleased as I was! You all saved me from some Double Double trouble. Thanks again! —Not-so-smart Smart Phoner
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Praise be, bitch
Did we really assign a man to interview one of the most important feminist writers of our time? We’re better than that, Halifax. What could have been an enlightening, relevant interview was totally cringe-worthy and embarrassing. —Under Her Eye
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A love letter to the best crew around
To the tiny espresso shop with the biggest heart: you are all the best. For real—the best. My daily morning (and sometimes afternoon) coffee is now a pivotal, non-negotiable part of my routine because of your smiles, jokes, warmth and kindness. A day without you is always sad, boring and painfully un-caffeinated. —Weirdo Forever
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Love to Dartmouth pushers
On a recent Sunday, a man’s car ran out of gas in front of Lake Banook. He tried to flag down help to no avail. However a young male runner did stop to help, and with the assistance of another man they pushed the vehicle to a nearby gas station. Kindness abounds and kudos to […]
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“Public” Gardens
This public space is beautiful and useless. There are so many rules (and employees reminding you of them) that it is impossible to enjoy being there. The buses of tourists and the odd local might find it lovely to stroll the pathways for five minutes, but not me. While watching my child experience pure joy […]
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Inconsiderate sushi thieves
To the couple who walked out on their bill at a certain downtown sushi restaurant: I was your server and I had to pay for your $45 meal and tip out to the kitchen on it as well. What is wrong with you? Do you enjoy taking advantage of others and causing people stress for […]
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Karaoke killer
Thursday nights at our favorite dive bar was a fun tradition for our little group. But that’s been shattered by a “karaoke killer.” No, she’s not crushing her “performances” but merely murdering our good time with her multiple visits to the stage and warbling in an irritating monotone. There should be some kind of “one-song […]
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Just a couple of dunces
You were reading the same book as me on the bus, back in March I think. You had just finished writing an English proficiency test for your permanent residency, and we talked about the book. I have regretted not asking you what your name was since, and am wondering if we will ever cross paths […]
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My fellow cyclists
If I am to respect your one-metre distance, then will you please PLEASE respect mine? If there is a line at a light, WAIT. YOUR. TURN. IN. LINE. If you don’t have a full meter to pass on the right, please don’t try to squeeze by. A cyclist hit my side mirror this morning […]
