Author Archives: Topher

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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One Day

Posted on January 5, 2025 by Topher

If you could be a character from a book or film, who would you be? Why? Jamal Wallace is my obvious first choice. However, I’ve mentioned him too much in my writing. Meanwhile, I saw the series One Day on … Continue reading →

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Yuletide Buys

Posted on December 28, 2024 by Topher

Generally, Boxing Day (BD) is Australia’s biggest shopping frenzy, even wilder than Black Friday. The best deals are on and buyers have marked this day red on their calendars. Before, trading commenced at 5am. Only the malls downtown were open. … Continue reading →

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The Brightest Day

Posted on December 21, 2024 by Topher

Today, 21 December, marks the summer solstice. For the uninitiated, the latter is the southern hemisphere’s longest day. This usually occurs in late December. Representing the peak, daylight is lengthiest. In Sydney, that means fourteen hours and twenty five minutes … Continue reading →

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Meat on Repeat

Posted on December 15, 2024 by Topher

What are your feelings about eating meat? To eat meat or not, that is the question. Humans are the earth’s apex species. We have dominion over land, sea, and air. Since prehistory, we roam the planet and pick our next … Continue reading →

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The Chill Meals

Posted on December 7, 2024 by Topher

What are your family’s top 3 favorite meals? Eating right is important. I watched Supersize Me at uni. Generally, anything eaten in excess is no good. This doesn’t just apply to fast food. Too much carbs would tack on extra … Continue reading →

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