Category Archives: fashion

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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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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Black Friday 2024 (Aussie edition)

Posted on December 1, 2024 by Topher

Black Friday (BF) is the US’s biggest shopping day. Say no more. Here, retailers have caught on. This year, many stores have started their BF deals a week earlier. For the uninitiated, BF unfolds on the day after Thanksgiving, the … Continue reading →

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Our JS Prom and the Capulets

Posted on July 13, 2024 by Topher

In year nine, I took part in my only prom night Juniors and seniors got the afternoon off to prepare we took it light Each participant was handed a meal ticket We’d exchange it at the door to guarantee our … Continue reading →

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‘Night and Day’

Posted on June 30, 2024 by Topher

How do you feel about cold weather? In Oz, we’re in the thick of winter. By around five pm, it’s already dark outside. In June, temps could drop to five degrees. In July, it’s even chillier. We get about ten … Continue reading →

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The Grown Collector

Posted on June 22, 2024 by Topher

Do you have any collections? From childhood to adolescence to adulthood, I’ve had my share of collections. In the Chinese school, I had a friend, Lawrence, who collected NBA cards. He got the ball rolling by giving me a few … Continue reading →

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‘Ned Flanders’

Posted on June 15, 2024 by Topher

Where would you go on a shopping spree? That’s a cruisy query: I would go online. Some of you might wonder why I chose a Simpsons character as the post title. Simple: I could not imagine dear Ned spending a … Continue reading →

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Fairfield, NSW: A Jaunt to the Boondocks

Posted on June 1, 2024 by Topher

Recently, we visited my aunt. For a long while, she has called Fairfield home. Prior to this, she lived with my family in Strathfield. She loves buying fruit, raving about their basement pricing. Her two favourite produce stores are Fruit … Continue reading →

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Bucking The Trend

Posted on May 18, 2024 by Topher

What’s the oldest things you’re wearing today? Material things don’t last forever. After a while, Macs will not support the latest operating system. Cars and automatic watches need to be serviced. Clothing, sneakers, and backpacks will go out of style. … Continue reading →

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El Niño (kuno)

Posted on January 20, 2024 by Topher

Before summer started, so-called experts were tipping this season to be a scorcher. Records will fall. Temperatures will go off the charts. Heat waves will be commonplace. Beaches will be jampacked. Forty degree days will be the norm. Scorching Spring … Continue reading →

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