Opinion

I travelled independently in Iran for two months, a few years ago. It was compulsory for all women to wear a hijab and a chador or abaya when in public and at that time, the entire costume was to be black.

Lilies have been around for thousands of years and are still a favourite in many local landscapes. There are many different varieties and types to choose from that are hardy enough to withstand our Prince George winters.

In this age of cell phones, texts and tweets, everything is instant and fast. Communication is also abbreviated with many acronyms that are sometimes difficult to figure out. Such is life.

Due to my medical condition I have a service dog. This is not the stereotypical service dog that is found on TV or in movies. She is a small, seven-pound Havanese - and hypo allergenic I might add.

Okay, that letter to the editor from Friday, April 7, "Left-wingers deranged over Trump" was like dangling a shiny, wiggly thing in front of a fish. I gotta bite! Wow. I didn't know we had Republicans in Canada.

Last week, someone directed my attention to the April 4 article in The Citizen: "Playoff flop will be a lasting memory." My immediate reaction: gut punched, confirmation I really do live in a far different universe than some.

Parents have rules for a reason and my daughter Isabel seemed to learn that the hard way. Jumping up and down on the couch with her friend Ciara, after she had been told not to, resulted in a trip to the hospital.

I always look forward with anticipation to Mr. Godbout's editorials. I may not always agree with his thoughts but I respect that they are cogent and intelligent. His editorial on March 28, "Hard at work spending your money," was truly an eye-opener.

Someone recently told me about a fellow who had just moved to Prince George from Edmonton. He was a triathlete who trained at the Y in Edmonton. So, he went to the local Y, checked in, got a locker, donned his bathing trunks and orange swim cap.

Once again "there is no hope" beyond Hope, only this time the entire province is affected. As many of you know, there was a petition initiative through Elections B.C. to classify the paramedics as essential services in B.C.