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...

Culture and Politics

Nathaniel Christopher / 1 August 2017 / 3 Comments

I got yet another handwritten card from Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall

Today my mailman buzzed my door and said, “delivery for Nathaniel Christopher from Her Majesty!” This was a reasonable guess as the envelope was post-marked “Buckingham Palace”...

Culture and Politics

My prized four-piece Aynsley set which commemorates the marriage of Charles and Camilla.

Nathaniel Christopher / 24 August 2016 / 2 Comments

I got another handwritten card from Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall

Yesterday I came home to a Delivery Notice Card informing me that an official letter from the United Kingdom awaited my signature at the nearest postal office. It was either some royal commemorative c...

Culture and Politics

Nathaniel Christopher / 19 September 2015 / 2 Comments

I got a handwritten card from Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall

I recently received a handwritten message of thanks from the Duchess of Cornwall. I’m a big fan of Her Royal Highness and thought it would be nice to send her a birthday card. I sent an anniversary ca...

Culture and Politics

Nathaniel Christopher / 9 April 2015 / 3 Comments

My Charles and Camilla china collection

I have always liked the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall so I’m happy to note that today marks their tenth wedding anniversary. In 2005 I sent them my best wishes for a long and happy marri...

Culture and Politics

Statue of Sir James Douglas at Fort Langley

Nathaniel Christopher / 5 August 2013 / 8 Comments

A History of British Columbia Day

Today is British Columbia Day – B.C.’s incidentally named civic holiday which is observed on the first Monday of August. Unlike Canada Day which is widely celebrated, B.C. Day seems to be little...

Culture and Politics

The stuff I got from Elizabeth May! The brid on the card is a black-throated green warbler.

Nathaniel Christopher / 23 April 2013 / 6 Comments

Elizabeth May mailed me a photo of her cats!

I just received a big letter from Green Party leader and Saanich – Gulf Islands MP Elizbaeth May! Here’s the photo she sent me of her cats when they were kittens: Last month my friend Jane...

Nathaniel Christopher / 12 September 2012 / 7 Comments

I asked the environment minister about his cat!

British Columbia Environment Minister Terry Lake stopped by Brentwood Town Centre this morning to announce the government’s decision to partially fund electrical vehicle charging stations across the p...

Nathaniel Christopher / 17 April 2012 / 2 Comments

The Charter at 30

Today marks the 30th anniversary of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. w00t! As a gay man I credit the Charter for the advancement of a culture and society that protects and includes gay and...