Nathaniel Christopher / 25 July 2011 / 1 Comment

“No more labels, just you, wonderful you.” An article by Galina Pembroke.

Yesterday was my dear friend Galina’s 36th birthday. While she is gone from this world she lives on in the hearts and memories of those who knew and loved her either in person or through the man...

Nathaniel Christopher / 5 October 2009 / 2 Comments

Coffee Memories with Galina

Back in the mid to late ’90s Galina and I would sometimes write stories together. This one, entitled “Coffee memories” was written for this contest through Second Cup. They wanted pe...

Galina Pembroke July 24, 1975 - September 12, 2009

Nathaniel Christopher / 21 September 2009 / 6 Comments

My eulogy to Galina

I want to offer my deepest gratitude to the Mid-Island branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association for putting on Galina’s memorial service. They did an incredible job. It was very difficul...

Nathaniel Christopher / 16 September 2009

Rest in Peace Galina

“Reach for the stars, Nathaniel,” says my friend Galina. “And don’t be distracted by the mud at your feet.” Galina gave me a reason to look up to those stars. She mapped out the universe, kept me fasc...