Category Archives: Literary

Freedom: A Vivisection

Posted on June 9, 2024 by Topher

What does freedom mean to you? As a high school senior, I had an amazing teacher whom we called Bro. That year, he took me under his wing. Curiously, for a few months, we were neighbours. He stayed at the … Continue reading →

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The Spring Verses

Posted on October 22, 2023 by Topher

What is your favorite season of year? Why? Australia and New Zealand have four seasons. Indonesia may only be a few hours away, but that distance makes all the difference. Further north, the state of Queensland enjoys a much hotter … Continue reading →

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Secret Skill

Posted on June 25, 2023 by Topher

What’s a secret skill or ability you have or wish you had? Reading lips is one skill that could come in handy. Imagine that. Not only could you communicate; you could interface with almost anyone, including the mute. Auslan, our … Continue reading →

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Father’s Day 2023

Posted on June 18, 2023 by Topher

Sunday, 18 June, will be celebrated as Father’s Day across the archipelago. As mentioned before, this falls on the same day as in the US. Oz, though, commemorates this in September. Voila, below is my Father’s Day poem. He was … Continue reading →

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A Mother’s Day Poem

Posted on May 14, 2023 by Topher

Her presence is calming, her example inspiring She will love her children come what may Teaching and nurturing them is her mission Adulthood, adolescence, or childhood She’s a constant in your heart Whether you’re sixteen or sixty one Beside her … Continue reading →

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From my memoir

Posted on May 7, 2023 by Topher

Describe a random encounter with a stranger that stuck out positively to you. Today I’ll share an excerpt from my latest release, Topher Wins. Said title is an autobiography/self-help volume that was self published last year. This excerpt appears on … Continue reading →

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Name-dropping

Posted on March 25, 2023 by Topher

Some people say that plot drives the story while others single out description or dialogue. With my fiction, I’ve always impressed the consequence of characters. A memorable name may impact the story much more than witty conversation. So far, in … Continue reading →

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A Mother For All Seasons

Posted on May 7, 2022 by Topher

For my three-hundredth career post on this site, I’ll write about one of the most significant women in my life. In down under, Sunday, the eight of May is Mother’s Day. It’s a time to remember the person who gave … Continue reading →

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Banyo Tales

Posted on November 27, 2021 by Topher

I’d like to share a few stories which I’ve accumulated through the years. There is a common theme among these tales. I start with an account a while ago in Sydney’s north. I was passing through and was on my … Continue reading →

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Second banana

Posted on November 6, 2021 by Topher

Minimalist work seems to be catching on in the art scene. A few years ago, a Banksy painting was sold for millions at auction, only for the picture to be shredded seconds later, the highly original piece had the art … Continue reading →

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