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The Alchemist (1988) reviewed

Posted on May 17, 2025 by Topher

‘And, when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.’ Some might be familiar with the phrase, taken from The Alchemist. I should’ve read this book twenty years ago but kept procrastinating. As they say, … Continue reading →

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‘Night and Day’

Posted on June 30, 2024 by Topher

How do you feel about cold weather? In Oz, we’re in the thick of winter. By around five pm, it’s already dark outside. In June, temps could drop to five degrees. In July, it’s even chillier. We get about ten … 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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‘Cast Away’

Posted on May 25, 2024 by Topher

Have you ever broken a bone? Indeed, I had. The following is an excerpt from my book, published in 2022. I talk about the time in fourth grade when I fractured my left forearm: ‘After all that teasing of Miguel … Continue reading →

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Three Billboards Outside Epping, NSW

Posted on February 25, 2024 by Topher

If you had a freeway billboard, what would it say? First of all, let me stress that one billboard is insufficient. To get my message across, I need at least three. Secondly, the notices should be posted off Epping, NSW. … Continue reading →

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