Opinion

Dear Editor, Re: “Former teacher addresses human trafficking at Richmond council,” Online, March 9 This article completely misrepresents and discredits me and my work/advocacy to raise awareness to the rapidly growing crime of human sex trafficking/s

Being in social isolation can often get monotonous as weeks turn into months. You can add adventure to your by trying new wines. And the wines of Portugal are a good place to begin. Portugal has always been a wine innovator.

It was probably one of the more mundane things our prime minister said during his morning briefing to the nation earlier this week. Regardless, it’s what stuck with me.

We live in an extraordinary time with nearly everyone on this planet profoundly affected by the pandemic.

Dear Editor, Is this the Earth hitting the big reset button upon us? We’ve become a bloated species: over-populated, over-indulged, over-scheduled and over-travelled.

The Favorite Daughter by Kaira Sturdivant Rouda Jane Harris is a mother who has suffered the loss of her beloved, favourite daughter, Mary. Mary died one year ago in a tragic accident and Jane has been in a drug induced stupor ever since.

Dear Editor, I don’t know if you think this is appropriate, but then, a little humour is needed during these trying times. Recently I “overheard“ this in our backyard. Stay healthy. Karl Maier RICHMOND

It’s been weeks since the headlines in newspapers have spoken of nothing but the spread of the novel coronavirus and Trump’s incompetence.

Dear Editor, I know these times are not easy for anyone. People are worried about families and friends, money, job security and providing the essentials at home.

Dear Editor, I would like to thank all of the young artists who have brightened the sidewalks with their chalk artwork. Your drawings and quotes are very inspiring.