07/27/2026
In the early 80’s I worked across the alley adjacent to Norma Fitzsimmons flower shop (was between Yates and Johnson). Our office overlooked the alley between her shop and a building that faced Johnson. A number of homeless guys frequently “watered “the weeds growing there. Norma was there one day with a large apron on plus rubber gloves and was harvesting some of the weeds. My boss called out and asked her what she was up to. Turns out she was preparing a ‘bouquet’ offering for a fellow member on Victoria City Council to let him know just exactly how she felt about him and his contributions to city governance . From a second floor balcony, we saw and heard lots going on in that alley walk way , but that episode is one that still stands out!
