Culture and Politics
The Hills
I’m watching this show called “The Hills”, and it’s such blissful inane chatter, and melodramas that temporarily take me away from the troubles of real life. *sigh* It’s ...
Author: Nathaniel Christopher
I am a resident of Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada, who has been blogging here for nearly 25 years. I enjoy sharing my thoughts and feelings on my own online platform. From 1998 until 2017, I worked as a journalist, and I have posted most of my articles in the 'News' section of this website.
Khan
My cat’s nationality
Well… we got the first few rays of summer sun the other day and Khan made sure to take full advantage of the heat. Khan was enjoying every minute of it. It got me thinking that I should probably...
Personal
My Scientology personality test
In honour of Tom Cruise’s appearance on Oprah today I’d like to share my Scientology personality test. I saw a help wanted sign in the window of the church. I’m desperate for work so...
Personal
I’m getting fat!
I’m 6’0 and… 200lbs. Yup, I crossed the threshold today. I was weighing Khan and noticed an increase in his weight. “My baby boy’s getting fat!” I said, but then re...
Food and Lifestyle
Sloppy Joes!
I made sloppy joes last night… here’s the video!
Was I hired or not?
This is the most cryptic reject note I’ve ever received! I applied for this job, went to the interview for testing etc. Rejection letters are usually short, sweet and to the point. If the answer...
People who collect fryers on their front porch…
I walk by this house every day… the box in front of their house is meant to collect junk mail. The text says “Please [down arrow] Fryers Thank you!” I think they meant to say “...
Khan
Khan did something very very bad
Okay… My housemate has computers – lots of ’em. He loves Khan but warns him NEVER to go near the computers, especially the server that holds this site. Khan has a habit of runn...
Vancouver Life
Queen Victoria’s computer
It’s gotta be my favourite form of public art in British Columbia – elementary school murals. Today I discovered a real gem at John Robson Elementary School in New Westminster. They have t...
My legal battle
For the last decade I’ve been collecting all the documents I need to claim US Citizenship by birth abroad to one US Citizen parent. My father was American, but was adamant that none of his children wo...