Category Archives: reviews

‘The Replacements’

Posted on October 12, 2024 by Topher

List the locales you will consider to escape the cost of living crisis in Australia. We live in a dog-eat-dog world. Bite or get bitten. Prices in the Great Southern Land are on the rise. This trend will continue. Interest … Continue reading →

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The Dead Ref Day

Posted on October 5, 2024 by Topher

This past week, we replaced our ref. The old one lasted for almost sixteen years. The right size too, and energy efficient. In 2014, a technician installed a new fan/heater. Recently, it acted up when the weather was Saharan. On … Continue reading →

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Spotify: A Music Odyssey

Posted on August 31, 2024 by Topher

A couple of weeks back, I wrote too soon. Then, I mentioned being a die-hard CD enthusiast. Surprise, surprise…turns out I’ve adapted. Yes, I still run CDs on my music player. However, more and more, I’ve been listening to tunes … Continue reading →

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Real Talk: My Fave Music

Posted on August 17, 2024 by Topher

What is your favorite genre of music? Most purists would not consider soundtrack as a music genre. However, my interests align with it. I have a large CD collection. I bought most of them back when iTunes was still a … Continue reading →

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Winter ‘24 reads

Posted on August 10, 2024 by Topher

This season’s catalogue starts off with a classic. Since its publication in 1952, The Old Man and the Sea, received tremendous acclaim upon its release. Subsequently, the novella would take out the Pulitzer. Santiago is the eponymous ageing fisherman who … Continue reading →

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Lost hobbies

Posted on July 6, 2024 by Topher

Are there any activities or hobbies you’ve outgrown or lost interest in over time? There are a few. ‘Let us count the ways.’ 1. Going to the cinemas. Movies have always been a big part of my life. As a … 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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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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A Man of Many Emojis

Posted on April 27, 2024 by Topher

What are your favorite emojis? Before, I used emojis for Yahoo Messenger. Together with MSN, these were the grandfathers of instant messaging (IM). I resumed utilising them with social media, WhatsApp, and other IM apps. I had a few YM … Continue reading →

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Topher’s Drinks, Inc.

Posted on April 13, 2024 by Topher

What is your favorite drink? We are told to drink eight glasses of water each day. Supposedly, a larger intake keeps the doctor away. Water is a safe choice. It’s not as filling as juice and is the best for … Continue reading →

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