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Nathaniel Christopher / 4 June 2020 / 17 Comments

UPS Canada delivery is terrible

My friends have been complaining that I haven’t posted one of my famous complaint letters for some time. In the past I loved writing complaint letters as it gave a false sense of agency over my ...
Personal
Nathaniel Christopher / 25 December 2019

My 2019 Christmas newsletter and card

Okay folks, here is my 2019 Christmas newsletter: I distributed hard copies to about 60 people so this is for the benefit of anyone I missed. This year I decided to take a different approach to both t...
Culture and Politics
My treasured copy of the "Phenix City Blues" by Meg Myles.
Nathaniel Christopher / 16 November 2019 / 2 Comments

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...
Personal
Nathaniel Christopher / 25 December 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:
Personal
Nathaniel Christopher graduating from Douglas College.
Nathaniel Christopher / 17 June 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...
Personal
UBC Hospital - Koerner Pavilion
Nathaniel Christopher / 18 January 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...
Personal
Nathaniel with Jamie the dog
Nathaniel Christopher / 25 December 2017

My 2017 Christmas newsletter and card

Greetings from Nanaimo! I’m enjoying a very nice Christmas in my hometown of Nanaimo, Vancouver Island. It’s always great to reconnect with old friends and relatives. Anyways, here’s...
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”...
Burnaby
Burnaby North District Electoral Office inside Brentwood Town Centre
Nathaniel Christopher / 25 April 2017

I voted in a mall (again)

Today I voted for my candidate of choice in the 41st British Columbia general election… at the mall! The election takes place on May 9 but a lot of people choose to cast their ballot in advance ...

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