Monthly Archives: August 2021

Player profile: Jordan Clarkson

Posted on August 29, 2021 by Topher

Jordan Clarkson (born 7 June 1992) is a Filipino-American combo guard for the NBA’s Utah Jazz franchise. He had a two-year college stint with Tulsa and transferred to Missouri, earning second team all-state in his lone year there. He decided … Continue reading →

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Sydney Lockdown NON-essentials

Posted on August 22, 2021 by Topher

‘To be necessary, or not, that is the question.’ Sydney, Australia has been in lockdown since 26 June. Despite the heavy restrictions (including mandatory wearing of masks), the past two days has seen the state’s local cases eclipse eight hundred. … Continue reading →

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Hemingway (2021) reviewed

Posted on August 14, 2021 by Topher

A few weeks ago, Hemingway’s A Moveable Feast was one of the books I reviewed. The work catalogued the author’s youth as an American expat in Paris. About this time, I saw the start of Hemingway, a documentary dedicated to … Continue reading →

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Sweet, cuddly canines

Posted on August 8, 2021 by Topher

A few years ago, a family member chanced upon this adorable picture book. Featuring over ninety stills of man’s best friend, the title is the perfect pick-me-up. The following is the book’s blurb: ‘Ears flapping, eyes wide and nose twitching: … Continue reading →

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