Author Archives: Topher

Kylo

Posted on January 10, 2026 by Topher

It’s not his real name but it’s close enough. I met him at Saturday class years ago, where the teacher remarked that ‘he seems like a really cool guy’. He was one of the few whites taking this course. We … Continue reading →

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A Memo in Time

Posted on January 3, 2026 by Topher

What colleges have you attended? Recently, I checked out this old memo, a uni remnant. I used it for homework. As part of my class, we wrote a note for three weeks. Here they are: Friday 6 August The big … Continue reading →

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John Grisham quote: The Tan Lu Swindler

Posted on December 27, 2025 by Topher

My review of John Grisham’s latest dazzling bestseller Continue reading →

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Saturday Stroll

Posted on December 20, 2025 by Topher

What was the last thing you did for play or fun? Earlier today, a friend and I went to Chatswood and Bondi. I picked up my David Jones orders. Gotta use those two Christmas vouchers. Before heading to DJ in … Continue reading →

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Musings (2025)

Posted on December 9, 2025 by Topher

‘My desperate yearnings as a schoolboy / My true fantasy, a dreamer full to the brim / Were clocking you, beauteous, radiant but coy / Your dreary eyes wide open, angelic face held nigh / Ready for the next decade, … Continue reading →

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Michael Connelly quote

Posted on December 6, 2025 by Topher

Do you ever see wild animals? ‘There were a billion lights out there on the horizon and I knew that all of them put together weren’t enough to light the darkness in the hearts of some men.’ -Michael Connelly, bestselling … Continue reading →

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Anachronism

Posted on November 29, 2025 by Topher

What technology would you be better off without, why? Easy: antivirus. My devices don’t really need them. Before, this software was essential. Nowadays, you can get by without them. Years ago, when I bought my M1 Air, this JB salesperson … Continue reading →

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The Beach or the Bundok

Posted on November 22, 2025 by Topher

Beach or mountains? Which do you prefer? Why? I had the luxury of trying both seaside and hillside living. For your information, I resided on a hill and grew up there. We got the home when I was in grade … Continue reading →

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Fave sites

Posted on November 15, 2025 by Topher

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Wellington Appreciation Day

Posted on November 7, 2025 by Topher

A hypothetical day for everything Wellington Continue reading →

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