Opinion

This is a letter to the lady I encountered at the Hadih House on Nov. 12. There was a discussion concerning open mics at certain establishments in town. I off-offhandedly made a comment that you didn't like, well boohoo to you.

With apologies to William Shakespeare - and Brutus - ambition is a good thing. It's what fuels risk taking and adventure. Ambition is the first step towards change; without it we'd still be living in caves.

I agree with Amber Cross in regards to her Nov. 5 letter "City hall must get on board with recycling." At our home, we recycle everything and deposit it into the correct recycling bin at the landfill.

On Nov. 8 a car that was parked on Rupert Street near 5th Avenue was broken into, and a laptop and projector were stolen.

Todd Whitcombe Science and You Three centuries ago, the mathematician Blaise Pascal came up with an argument in favour of believing in the existence of God.

I feel I must respond to the letter that appeared in the Citizen on Nov. 10, titled "Think of it as Rent." How dare anyone suggest that the proud Canadians who built this country should pay rent to live here.

Sacred Heart school teams will participate in the annual Knights of Columbus volleyball tournament this weekend. Sandra Wyatt will visit the school this week as part of the Scientist-in-Schools program.

Jimmy Kimmel is my hero. But not my friend. Kimmel, the late night (at least by Victoria standards, which is anything that comes on after Jeopardy) talk show host, has declared this Wednesday to be National Unfriend Day.

Quails Gate - 2008 Stewart Family Reserve Chardonnay

Years ago I went to a memorial service and a grand-daughter sang the song, "I Will Remember You." We are approaching Remembrance Day and we remember those that served and died for their country.