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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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Raising the Bar

Posted on October 14, 2023 by Topher

Name the professional athletes you respect the most and why. There are thousands of pro athletes. Some of them get to be part of a team, while others have to figure it out on their own. Some pros sit at … Continue reading →

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The Decline of a Payment Rose

Posted on October 8, 2023 by Topher

A decade ago, credit cards ruled the financial universe. You weren’t in unless you had a plastic payment. One could say that having these cards made or broke your pecuniary standing. You almost always needed a good credit rating to … Continue reading →

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The Brands I Love

Posted on October 1, 2023 by Topher

What brands do you associate with? Different seasons, different brands. Various items, various labels. If Murakami could pen a nonfiction book about his favourite tees, then so can I. Over the years, I’ve bought and used many branded items. They … Continue reading →

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Microcosm

Posted on August 13, 2023 by Topher

What is the most important thing to carry with you all the time? One of my earlier posts on this site was about my wallet. It was titled On Rewards Programs in Australia. I took my time to review the … 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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Topher’s Faves

Posted on May 28, 2023 by Topher

List your top 5 favorite fruits. Eating fruit is vital to having a balanced diet. The benefits of meat like protein and iron are well-documented. However, science has shown us that meeting your adequate fruit intake is necessary in staying … 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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The (not so) Secret life of Pets

Posted on April 16, 2023 by Topher

What animals make the best/worst pets? Not surprisingly, I believe that dogs make the best pets. I’m sure many others would agree with me. Canines have been known as ‘man’s best friend’. They are incredibly loyal and empathetic, come in … Continue reading →

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Weatherman

Posted on April 9, 2023 by Topher

What is your favorite type of weather? This is in response to a post prompt from Jetpack. Most Sydneysiders would pick sunny conditions as their fave. After all, summertime is all of three months. For most of the year, the … Continue reading →

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