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Nathaniel Christopher / December 21, 2022 / 4 Comments

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...
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 / December 25, 2020 / 3 Comments

My Christmas card for 2020

My Christmas statement for 2020.
My treasured copy of the "Phenix City Blues" by Meg Myles.
Nathaniel Christopher / November 16, 2019 / 1 Comment

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...
Nathaniel Christopher / December 25, 2018 / 1 Comment

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:
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...
Day one of braces!
Nathaniel Christopher / October 6, 2015 / 3 Comments

I finally got braces!

I got braces today. I’ve wanted and needed them for as long as I can remember and now that I have them it’s a bit surreal. It’s a dream come true. One of the first things people notice about me is the...
August 25, 1993 Dear Nathaniel, Thank you very much for your kind letter. It is always a pleasure for me to receive mail from young people such as you. My colleagues and I now look forward to building an even brighter future for all Canadians. We recognize the responsibility we have to you as part of the generation who will be affected most by the decisions we make today, and I appreciate your support. For your interest, I have enclosed a package on Canada's symbols which I hope you will enjoy. With warm regards, Yours sincerely, [signed] Kim Campbell
Nathaniel Christopher / August 25, 2013

My letter from Kim Campbell!

When I was 12 I received a letter from the Right Honourable Kim Campbell who served as Prime Minister of Canada from 25 June 1993 until 4 Nov. 1993. “It looks like you got something from Ottawa here,”...
Nathaniel Christopher / February 15, 2013 / 1 Comment

Khan’s “birthday” is on Valentine’s Day!

I was always indifferent to Valentine ’s Day until 14 Feb 2008 when I became a cat owner. I now celebrate the day as a kind of birthday for my cat and an excuse to give him sushi. It’s great to have h...
Nathaniel Christopher / October 25, 2012 / 4 Comments

Leo Mantha’s grave

This Tuesday I visited the grave site of Leo Anthony Mantha, the last person ever executed in British Columbia. He was born in Montreal on Dec. 22, 1926, executed in Burnaby on Apr. 28, 1959, and buri...

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