About Christopher Holt
Christopher Holt is a photographer, blogger, poet and roadie of the mind who seeks through his work to illuminate the human experience. His travels to the American Southwest, Italy, France, Mexico and various parts of Canada and more have helped shape his views of humanity and the planet we live on. He is the author of A Year of Sitting: a Zen Journal. From the stillness of Zen to the melancholy of graveyards to the surreal transcendence of Vegas and the Burning Man festival, Chris' writing and photography teases light from dark places and casts questioning shadows into our myths and beliefs. Chris lives in Victoria, British Columbia with his wife, daughter, parrot, special needs cats and a Basset Hound. He grew up in Vancouver's Coal Harbour on a boat during the late 60s and 70s, the child of two hippies. His youth on the docks, with Stanley Park as his backyard, shaped his imagination and fueled his belief that life is best lived lightly, and needs no bill of sale.
You can view Christopher's photos at www.chrisholtphotos.com. Chris is also Vice-President of Life As A Human and the Photo Editor at Life As A Human Photography.
Should The Doomsayer (a.k.a. Harold Camping) Be Shut Down?
When the End of the World did not come on May 21st, Harold Camping came up with a NEW and IMPROVED date for the world to end. While we’re all waiting for this to happen, Camping still has his followers’ money. Should this profiteering doomsayer be shut down?
Should Doomsayer Be Sued for End of World Prediction?
Today was not the predicted End of the World for most people, but it was for some, including those who lost their faith, lost their world savings, and lost face. Where is Harold Camping, the doomsayer, in all of this, and should he be held accountable?
The End of the World..May Be a Good Thing
Have you heard? The world is ending tomorrow. Christopher Holt has a few last words.
Apathy Really is Boring: Using Social Media and Chalk to Inspire Youth to Vote
Voter apathy is a big problem in North America, but social media is helping to spark renewed interest, and one party in Canada is even using chalk to inspire youth to vote. Who knew elections could be this creative?
The President’s Warning Speech: Eisenhower’s Words Still True
If you are at all concerned with where the United States is headed these days, or if you shake your head as to why partisan bickering is destroying a once-great nation, check out the speech US President Dwight D. Eisenhower delivered some 50 years ago.
Japan’s Radioactive Fallout: Coming to a City Near You?
Governments give us so many reasons to distrust them, so when they say people on the West Coast of North America do not need to worry about radioactive fallout from Japan’s Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, should we believe them?
Ukulele Player Rips into a Cover of Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody”.
Hawaiian musician Jake Shimabukuro rips into a cover of Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” on the ukulele. You have to see it to believe it.
Ajelogo, Before and After the Bulldozers
There used to be a market in Ajelogo, a neighborhood in Lagos, Nigeria, but on March 7, 2010, the Lagos State Government ordered the demolition of the Ajelogo market. This demolition displaced more than 10,000 residents and vendors.
Time Machine for Sale on Craigslist
On Craigslist, you can buy just about anything. And we do mean anything. Fancy a time machine, anyone?
Innovative or Just Stupid: Another eBay Oddity
Human innovation can be surprising, enlightening…or just disturbing. Chris Holt shares one of his weird eBay discoveries.
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