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...
Author: Nathaniel Christopher
I am a resident of Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada who has blogged here for 20 years.
I like to share my thoughts and feelings on my own online space. From 1998 until 2017 I worked as a journalist and I hope to use this website as an archive for all of my stories.
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...
My Christmas card for 2020
My Christmas statement for 2020.
UPS Canada delivery is terrible
My friends have been complaining that I haven’t posted one of my famous complaint letters for some time. In the past I loved writing complaint letters as it gave a false sense of agency over my ...
My 2019 Christmas newsletter and card
Okay folks, here is my 2019 Christmas newsletter: I distributed hard copies to about 60 people so this is for the benefit of anyone I missed. This year I decided to take a different approach to both t...
My chat with Meg Myles about Phenix City
I recently read that 1950s actress, singer, model and defender of birds Meg Myles died just two days before her 85th birthday. Firstly, I wish to express my heartfelt condolences to any and all who kn...
Why I voted for Terry Beech
A few weeks ago I went to the Elections Canada office at Brentwood Town Centre to update my voter information. When our business was finished the poll clerk invited me to cast my vote there if I so de...
I did an interview on my friend’s podcast!
Last weekend I travelled to Victoria, British Columbia to see my friend Mark’s show at the Victoria Fringe Festival. While I was there he interviewed me for his podcast Pulling the Trigger at my...
My 2018 Christmas newsletter and card
Here is the 2018 edition of my Christmas newsletter: 2018 has been a productive and all-around wonderful year and I look forward to further growth in 2019. Here’s my Christmas card:
I graduated from Douglas College
On June 12, 2018 I graduated from Douglas College with a certificate in office administration, legal. It was, without a doubt, the most dignified and beautiful graduation ceremony that I have ever tak...