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Protected: The Queen’s Gambit (2020) reviewed

Posted on November 29, 2020 by Topher

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Chatswood, NSW: Welcome to the (urban) Jungle

Posted on October 30, 2020 by Topher

The north shore suburb of Chatswood, New South Wales, represents a major mercantile and residential area. To show just how major the district is, the suburb has three shopping centres. Ponder that for a moment: three malls while others nearby … Continue reading →

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Latest reads

Posted on October 15, 2020 by Topher

Another few weeks have passed; it’s time to collate. I’ll be serving another dose of the usual: three books comprised of two novels and one nonfiction read. Once again, I’ve included two crime novels. The Silent Wife (Slaughter) marks my … Continue reading →

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The northwest nexus: Castle Towers

Posted on October 9, 2020 by Topher

The recent addition of the Northwest (NW) Metro has democratised travel to the region. Castle Hill is one of the main beneficiaries. The eponymous Metro stop sits adjacent to Castle Towers, a large shopping centre that is the Northwest’s drawcard. … Continue reading →

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Cobra Kai (2018-) reviewed: the karatistas

Posted on October 3, 2020 by Topher

A few weeks ago, I finished viewing Cobra Kai. The series, which continues The Karate Kid saga, was the number one show on Netflix at the time. Cobra Kai premiered in 2018 on YouTube. The series sees the return of … Continue reading →

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September 2020 reads

Posted on September 25, 2020 by Topher

This month’s reads are another mixed bunch. I started off with The Snowman, Harry Hole 7. The book was adapted into film and featured Michael Fassbender as the star detective. I followed this with a classic for a change. Lord … Continue reading →

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Manly-Warringah, NSW: Beachfront Opulence

Posted on September 18, 2020 by Topher

Situated in Sydney’s upmarket Northern Beaches, Manly’s public transport options include the bus and the ferry. If you want a more scenic journey, opt for the harbour transport. It’s been ages since I’ve last been to Manly. I remember going … Continue reading →

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August (2020) reads

Posted on September 12, 2020 by Topher

August has come and gone and it’s time for another list. This catalogue includes the usual trio of reads. I start off with a cracking good recommendation from Aussie Michael Robotham. I proceed to dissect the mamba’s biography. I finish … Continue reading →

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Memories of May: Macarthur Square

Posted on September 4, 2020 by Topher

At the height of the pandemic, we went to Castle Towers, an upscale mall in Sydney’s northwest. We decided to browse at Hype DC, where I once again saw this Onitsuka Tiger pair. Apparently, they had run out of my … Continue reading →

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Atlanta (2016-) reviewed

Posted on August 28, 2020 by Topher

Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve been tuning in to Atlanta. Donald Glover aka Childish Gambino is the star of the show while also acting as producer. The award-winning first season was released in 2016, with Glover earning a … Continue reading →

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