Tag Archives: dailyprompt

Eater’s Pet

Posted on August 15, 2026 by Topher

Which is the best restaurant in your city? Ben was a pogi (handsome) neighbour, according to mum Four-eyed, tall, with healthy dark brown hair, resembled Harry Potter wham His network, Ben’s WiFi, wasn’t generic like Vodafone pocket wifi Others were … Continue reading →

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‘The Spanish acquisition’

Posted on August 9, 2026 by Topher

What’s a thing you wish schools actually taught? I had hoped to study Spanish in school. Decades ago, Spanish was a mandatory college class, since abolished. The country was under Spanish rule for 333 years. Many Filipino words are loaned … Continue reading →

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Mad Skillz

Posted on August 1, 2026 by Topher

What’s a skill you consider basic, that most people don’t actually know how to do? I can name a few, but we’ll focus on taking care of woollens. Firstly, you can’t just chuck wool garments in the washing machine. Being … Continue reading →

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Reming

Posted on July 22, 2026 by Topher

What’s the funniest misunderstanding you’ve ever been part of? The following is from my first book. It’s based on a true story. Once she bought a 10kg bag of white rice from Woolies. Having seen a cheaper match at the … Continue reading →

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The task: Topher Wins

Posted on July 13, 2026 by Topher

Which book have you read more than any other? I’ve read my 300 page memoir/self-help, cover to cover, a dozen times. I saw it evolve from 151 pages to 224 and finally 300 pages. I did most of the proofing, … Continue reading →

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The Poltergeist

Posted on July 3, 2026 by Topher

What do you do to improve your sleep? Recently, I’ve been battling insomnia. Here’s a snapshot of my experience. Note: This poem was published as part of my poetry collection last year. For this piece, alternate rhyming is utilised. Awake … Continue reading →

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The city and its uncertain walls (2023) reviewed

Posted on June 25, 2026 by Topher

If you could change the ending of any book, which one would it be? I’ve finished reading this Murakami novel, the year’s first physical book. I’ve crested only one other read, Robert Parish’s bio. My last hard copy was John … Continue reading →

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Rizal in miniature

Posted on June 22, 2026 by Topher

Who are you most inspired by? I’ve been under the weather, so I did some web-based research on Jose Rizal, the ‘first Filipino’. Though we studied him, I had assumed that he was mere pen pals with Leonor Rivera. She … Continue reading →

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Money and Happiness

Posted on June 19, 2026 by Topher

What’s a common misconception people have about happiness? Equating dineros with happiness is a widespread notion but that doesn’t make it true. I say it’s simplistic. Money is a medium, a means to an end. We use it for groceries … Continue reading →

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Inculturation: The Trains of Tokyo

Posted on June 12, 2026 by Topher

What’s a cultural tradition from another country that you wish existed in yours? At an anthropology elective, we studied inculturation. This implies the gradual acquisition of cultural traits by another race, nation, or ethnic group. Jovan, an excellent professor, showed … Continue reading →

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