Author Archives: Topher

‘American Pie’ (1971) song review

Posted on May 10, 2025 by Topher

Weeks ago, I rediscovered this epic song. ‘American Pie’ was released over fifty years ago. Younger generations are more familiar with Madonna’s 90s rendition. I’ve heard the original version before. Didn’t realise that it was over eight minutes long. Lost … Continue reading →

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‘Careless People’ (2025) reviewed

Posted on May 3, 2025 by Topher

A few nights ago, I crested this nonfiction title. Careless People chronicles Kiwi, Sarah Wynn-William’s, journey as a Facebook executive. Careless trended on best sellers lists. FB tried to ban it. This piqued my sis’s interest and I borrowed the … Continue reading →

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Easter Special: Ranking the Best Reading Apps

Posted on April 19, 2025 by Topher

Happening now: the Easter long weekend. Here in Sydney, the options are endless. The Easter Show. The rugby action. Blockbuster movies. The Sydney fish market…and a partridge in a pear tree. Upon closer inspection, these events are not for everyone. … Continue reading →

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Latest reads

Posted on April 13, 2025 by Topher

This will be the year’s first reading list. Finishing books is like placing an order online. Turning the final page carries a feeling of finality. Months ago, I started off the season with another hoops eBook. DeMar Derozan is one … Continue reading →

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George Orwell Quote

Posted on March 22, 2025 by Topher

‘Who controls the past controls the future. Who controls the present controls the past’. You might have encountered this reflection in the past. It’s from the novel 1984, which has been adapted into film. I’ve reviewed the 1983 version on … Continue reading →

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Scam of the Earth

Posted on March 15, 2025 by Topher

Have you ever tried a chiropractor? Well, I signed up for health insurance because of it. Many years past, I joined BUPA extras as they offered chiro rebates. At uni, I tried out this practice downtown. They were on the … Continue reading →

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Kitty Toughpaws

Posted on March 8, 2025 by Topher

She was my sister’s classmate and friend Pestered Ate Jacky that was the trend During my days off uni, I answered the landline checked out the tease ‘Could I speak with Jacklyn please?’ Said this in her thick Indo accent … Continue reading →

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Tomato Rice

Posted on March 1, 2025 by Topher

A few times, we ordered tomato rice with crispy chicken supporting the local enterprise Got this from the Viet restaurant down the road They served it hot and the carbs reminded us of Java rice They put lettuce and sliced … Continue reading →

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The Process

Posted on February 16, 2025 by Topher

Writing a poetry collection is arduous The culmination of bits and pieces, months and years, make you cantankerous For me, writing poems began in sixth grade Got the highest marks in my Filo class though I did not pen a … Continue reading →

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Five strengths

Posted on January 26, 2025 by Topher

Share five things you’re good at. In terms of fiction, I’ve released a story collection. Nonfiction? One memoir. Poetry…is on the cards. Authors can’t be one trick ponies. We must adapt and grow. Kurt Vonnegut and Albert Camus were versatile. … Continue reading →

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