Nathaniel Christopher / April 2, 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...

Nathaniel Christopher graduating from Douglas College.

Nathaniel Christopher / June 17, 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...

Nathaniel Christopher / January 18, 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...

Robert Russell and Tommie Robert Henderson

Nathaniel Christopher / June 16, 2013 / 6 Comments

(Re)united with my biological brother

These were my father’s glasses: They are the only possession of his that I own. When he died in 2003 the prison hospital shipped me his remaining possessions which amounted to a box of papers, a few b...

Nathaniel Christopher / April 1, 2013 / 4 Comments

Climbing Burnaby Mountain!

In the Sound of Music Mother Abbess tells us through song to climb every mountain. She probably wasn’t referring to actual mountains but I think it’s a powerful message of hope. So, with that song in ...

Nathaniel Christopher / March 26, 2013 / 2 Comments

The Woodward Mausoleum – Until the daybreak and the shadows flee away

I would like to be a more proactive individual. Over the course of my life there have been many instances when I have decided to do something but never got around to it. I would make a plan in my mind...

Nathaniel Christopher / March 13, 2012 / 5 Comments

I saw my dinner plate on Hoarders!

This post is lovingly dedicated to my friend Yvonne in honour of her recent dish-shopping excursion. When I was watching Hoarders a few weeks ago I noticed something quite familiar: My dinner plate! I...

Nathaniel Christopher / February 26, 2012 / 2 Comments

Whitney Houston’s impact on my life [video]

I think I first heard the song “Greatest Love of All” when I needed that love most. It was 1992 and I was in foster care. The love, support, and stability I needed came to an abrupt end every time the...

Nathaniel Christopher / July 25, 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 / July 19, 2011 / 1 Comment

I got rid of my foster care file!

I guess this counts as a little addendum to my 2008 documentary about my foster care file. I conclude the program by saying “I’m probably just going to put it in one of my closets, I’...