Monthly Archives: March 2024

‘The Topher Bibliotheca’

Posted on March 30, 2024 by Topher

If you could have something named after you, what would it be? Of course, this is purely hypothetical. If the chance came, I’d like my high school library to be renamed ‘The Topher Bibliotecha’. A New York-based alumnus funded and … Continue reading →

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Natural-born dreamer

Posted on March 23, 2024 by Topher

What is one word that describes you? Pondering this question isn’t that onerous. The second thing that entered my mind was ‘dreamer’. I’m big on aspirations. Someone once said, ‘Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you’ll land among … Continue reading →

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‘Just Roo It’

Posted on March 16, 2024 by Topher

Which animal would you compare yourself to and why? This question is not as straightforward as you might think. Homo sapiens are a proud species. We would prefer not to be demoted to our lesser brethren. We are the planet’s … Continue reading →

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Being Steph Curry

Posted on March 9, 2024 by Topher

If you could be someone else for a day, who would you be, and why? I’ve given that question some serious thought. The three stars would have to be long-form writers, thespians, or basketball phenoms. No offence, but my favourite … Continue reading →

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Summer (2024) reads

Posted on March 3, 2024 by Topher

2023 had seen me reading less. Altogether, I’ve averaged three books per season. Ergo, one catalogue every quarter. Altogether, this trio are all period pieces. Two are set in WW2 while the sports book transpires in the eighties. Mitch Albom’s … Continue reading →

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