Opinion

Many years ago, I was research assistant to a famous American journalist who was writing a book about art. Being very naïve, I dared to criticize his style. But only once. What a finger-wagging I got.

The Editor, When it comes to hospital wait-times and parking rates, there is never a win-win. Since we are patients and not there because we want to be, hospitals should charge reasonable rates. Recently, I had to get an IV drip.

The Editor, Re: Editorial cartoon, Opinion, July 4. The July 4 editorial cartoon in the Richmond News was priceless. It illustrated that our country is being run by a bully and a dictator. I find our situation very alarming.

The Editor, I have just found out the bike park at the end of No. 2 Road is slated to become a condo development.

I've got some good news- and some bad news. First, the bad news: Your financial capital has probably taken a hit these past few years. As a matter of fact, this past decade or so has not been too rosy either.

Transitions are hard. Even good ones, like going from the bustle of school to the quiet and calm of summer vacation. Not that summers are necessarily quiet or calm. As a teacher I am lucky to have my summers off.

What is the Higgs boson? A lot of people have been asking me about the Higgs boson today (for "a lot" read "up to two"), probably because they think I know something about particle physics and the creation of the cosmos. I don't.

The Editor, The end-of-season dinner is always a special time for our children's sports teams.

Open letter to TransLink, As I was unable to attend yesterday's forum on TaxiSavers in Vancouver, I am writing to make you aware of my most recent experience with HandyDart and taxis.

The Editor, I have been a member at the Richmond Olympic Oval since March 2011 and I visit the fitness room frequently. At the time I signed up, I was 25 years old, so I paid for the 19-to 25-year-old age group membership fee.