Category Archives: Literary

Letter to my sixteen-year-old self

Posted on February 23, 2026 by Topher

Dear 16-y.o. Topher, You are in a different country, in a very different situation. You are idealistic, ambitious, and have time to play basketball. You’ve met hundreds of people so far, from your family and beyond, from high school and … Continue reading →

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‘The shoes we wear’

Posted on February 19, 2026 by Topher

Tell us about your favorite pair of shoes, and where they’ve taken you. There are three types of novelists: the plotter, pantser, and plantser. These could also be applied to writers in general. While studying, I was strictly a plotter. … 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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Wellington Appreciation Day

Posted on November 7, 2025 by Topher

A hypothetical day for everything Wellington Continue reading →

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Secret Skill

Posted on October 3, 2025 by Topher

What skill would you like to learn? This week’s title is taken from a retro Semisonic song. Months ago, I uncovered the gem via Spotify. With its catchy tune, it has remained on my YouTube playlist. I’d like to be … Continue reading →

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Wellington’s Finest

Posted on September 19, 2025 by Topher

TL;DR My top four poems are: Mi Primer Adios (My First Farewell). 70 lines. My Flick. A parody of a movie theme song. 68 lines. The Green Hills of North Ryde. A tribute to uni life. 76 lines Musings (2025 … Continue reading →

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The Hermit

Posted on August 30, 2025 by Topher

He moves at a snail’s pace with all the time in the race In his thirties, published the Great 20th century American Novel Before this, met iconic Ernest Hemingway who owned the place The don was very encouraging of his … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Week

Posted on August 23, 2025 by Topher

Actor Jackie Chan was asked by this reporter. Was he happy with his life? His retort was thus: ‘You know I once heard some very wise words: …Your restless child is the dream of every childless person Your small home … Continue reading →

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The Dawn…

Posted on July 6, 2025 by Topher

Is different in Southeast Asia and Sydney Farmers plough the fields and drink black coffee long day ahead There, the sun is up in a hurry In Sydney, sunup varies by season instead It could be up soon, or remain … Continue reading →

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Dr Fuh

Posted on June 29, 2025 by Topher

He was our family doctor for many years Before, we consulted Dr Tung he hung up his stethoscope, cheers My sister came up with the find He introduced himself as ‘Dr Fuh, Dr Pepe Fuh’ he had a corny mind … Continue reading →

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