Author Archives: Topher

Summer Bay

Posted on January 24, 2026 by Topher

Easy: Palm Beach in Sydney’s northern beaches. This lies on a headland, the Pacific Ocean on one side. Apart from Manly, I haven’t explored this area. Noted for their beaches, it is mostly accessible by bus and ferry. I have … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Week

Posted on January 17, 2026 by Topher

‘Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonour others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does … Continue reading →

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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

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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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