Monthly Archives: December 2021

Aloha, 2021

Posted on December 31, 2021 by Topher

This year has been a strange one for all of us. It started off without New Year’s Eve celebrations. International travel has been decimated for the most part. Social distancing became the new normal. Then masks became mandatory and a … Continue reading →

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Boxing Day Madness

Posted on December 25, 2021 by Topher

The Christmas long weekend is upon us. Beginning today, the 25th, Australians will observe a four-day break. Practically all stores and services are closed during Christmas Day. This includes the leading supermarkets such as Coles, Woolies, and ALDI. By law, … Continue reading →

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December 2021: Yuletide reads

Posted on December 18, 2021 by Topher

Following my last list, I begin with Grisham’s latest. The sequel to The Whistler (2016), The Judge’s List puts a new spin on the serial killer. The book once again debuted as a number one bestseller, which has been the … Continue reading →

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‘Gone in a flash!’

Posted on December 11, 2021 by Topher

The aftermath of COVID has seen the closure of many stores. The months-long lockdown and lack of clients precipitated their downfalls. Some are lucky enough to still be standing. These are usually mid-level and high-volume franchises. They can afford to … Continue reading →

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‘Lost in Translation’

Posted on December 4, 2021 by Topher

We live in a multicultural society. We speak different languages at home. Though we live in the same setting, we come from different backgrounds. We have dissimilar interests. English is deemed the national language but we all have varying levels … Continue reading →

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