Opinion

Dear Editor, Re: “Spotlight shines on modern life woes,” News , Sept. 16.

Dear Editor, The Vancouver Airport is a very important industry and the yearly flights at YVR are increasing. This means more jet fuel is used. The consortium of airlines (VAFFC) would like to bring in large overseas tankers to help their supply.

Dear Editor, I read with great dismay Coun. Alexa Loo’s comments regarding the proposed VAFFC (Vancouver Airport Fuel Facilities Corporation) development at Riverport.

O ur kids expect to be asked, “What do you want to be when you’ve grown up?” In our first two decades, life is not just about being but becoming: learning, growing and anticipating new experiences.

T wo or more in the mix is usually better than one. Varietal wines, produced from one variety of grape, can be wonderful. I find, however, blends of two or more varietals to be much more interesting. St.

Dear Editor, Re: “Protect the mom and pop shops,” Letters , Aug. 14. Since you printed my letter “Protect the mom and pop shops,” I have had three, long-time merchants in Steveston thank me for my comments.

Dear Editor, Someone once told me that democracy begins in conversation because it is in conversation that we learn to care about one another. It is in conversation that we exchange ideas and hear the other side.

Dear Editor, A few days ago I saw someone along Gilbert Road raking leaves on the grounds of an apartment tower. By hand. Noiselessly, unpollutingly. I wanted to congratulate him.

Dear Editor: I came out after having coffee at McDonald’s at the Russ Baker Way location with my colleagues this morning. There were two elderly gentlemen sitting outside with a small Bichon.

Questionable memories, terror and suspicion colonize The Devil You Know by Elisabeth De Mariaffi, like maggots colonizing a corpse.