Documenting Costco shrinkflation: Kirkland Signature laundry detergent pods

In my laundry room, I have two packages of Kirkland Signature Ultra Clean Laundry Detergent Pacs: a plastic tub purchased in August 2023 and a plastic bag purchased in September 2024. Both were bought...

Travel

This statue of Queen Victoria in front of Kensington Palace was carved by her daughter Princess Louise.

Nathaniel Christopher / 17 November 2024

Tracing the steps of Queen Victoria: My visit to Kensington Palace

On November 2, I visited Kensington Palace, Queen Victoria’s birthplace and childhood home. It was, without a doubt, one of the highlights of my recent trip to the United Kingdom. When I purchas...

Food and Lifestyle

Nathaniel Christopher / 23 October 2024 / 2 Comments

Tired of Hearing How Busy Someone Else Is? Introducing Schedule Dumping

Schedule dumping is when someone frequently overshares the details of their busy schedule, often leaving others feeling unheard and unimportant. This post explores how schedule dumping can strain rela...

Burnaby

Nathaniel Christopher / 20 September 2024 / 2 Comments

My comments to the Burnaby Public Library board

Last night I spoke to the Burnaby Public Library board about their ongoing Intellectual Freedom Policy review. As part of this review, they are considering potential changes to how the library selects...

Burnaby

Nathaniel Christopher / 18 September 2024

A UK Prime Minister in Burnaby: Discovering Liz Truss’s Former Home

With Liz Truss back in the news due to her book, I was reminded of her unique connection to Burnaby—a city I have called home since 2005. Truss, who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 2...

Travel

Nathaniel Christopher / 2 May 2024

Turning the Compass North: Juneau, Alaska Calls – A Story of Intention

Amidst the challenges of the past year, I received an invitation from my dear friend and former boss, Jean, and her husband, Kent, to escape to the calm and beauty of Juneau, Alaska, for a time of fri...

Reflections and Opinions

Nathaniel Christopher / 19 April 2024

Revisiting Agnetha Fältskog’s ‘My Colouring Book’ 20 Years Later: A Journey of Nostalgia and Growth

In my reflective article, I delve into my personal journey of rediscovery with Agnetha Fältskog's album "My Colouring Book" released in 2004. Explore how this nostalgic album has bridged my past and p...

Travel

Nathaniel Christopher / 21 December 2022 / 5 Comments

I took an arbitrary trip to Reno – I should not have gone

Back in the ’80s and ’90s Reno was a popular destination for British Columbian tourists – especially senior citizens – however, nobody goes there anymore and I wanted to find o...

Vancouver Life

Nathaniel Christopher / 2 April 2021

A heartfelt farewell to Canada’s second oldest Starbucks – 811 Hornby

On February 1, 2021 the Starbucks location at 811 Hornby Street in Vancouver closed for good after exactly 33 years in business. It’s one of about 300 Starbucks Canada locations in set for closu...

Personal

Nathaniel Christopher / 25 December 2020 / 3 Comments

My Christmas card for 2020

My Christmas statement for 2020.