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.

Reflections and Opinions

Nathaniel Christopher / 4 June 2020 / 17 Comments

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 ...

Culture and Politics

My treasured copy of the "Phenix City Blues" by Meg Myles.

Nathaniel Christopher / 16 November 2019 / 2 Comments

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...

Culture and Politics

Nathaniel Christopher / 14 October 2019

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...

Personal

Nathaniel Christopher graduating from Douglas College.

Nathaniel Christopher / 17 June 2018 / 1 Comment

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...

Personal

Nathaniel Christopher / 18 January 2018 / 6 Comments

One year since jaw surgery

On Jan 16, 2017 I got corrective jaw surgery at UBC Hospital, my first-ever surgical procedure. One year on I’m doing better than ever. The surgery was successful, my recovery was brisk and my j...

Personal

Nathaniel Christopher / 25 December 2017

My 2017 Christmas newsletter and card

Greetings from Nanaimo! I’m enjoying a very nice Christmas in my hometown of Nanaimo, Vancouver Island. It’s always great to reconnect with old friends and relatives. Anyways, here’s...