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QWAN - Quality Without A Name
The many and varied thoughts of Martyn Foster
Welcome to QWAN - Quality Without A Name. This is the blog of writer Martyn Foster who embodies the spirit of QWAN through producing high quality pieces of writing without being a household name.
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Martyn Foster
Dec 20, 20245 min read
Disconnecting from society
Reconnection failed…reconnection pending…system initialisation in progress…
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Martyn Foster
Dec 13, 20244 min read
Relationship fulfilment
Questions to help ascertain a good partner for you.
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Martyn Foster
Dec 6, 20248 min read
Celebrating 30 years of PlayStation memories
Sony’s home gaming console that launched a dynasty.
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Martyn Foster
Nov 29, 20243 min read
This week in thoughts
Just after world news, but between sport and weather.
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Martyn Foster
Nov 15, 20243 min read
Reminding myself of what matters
Why my recent catchups with friends offered a nice dose of normality.
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Martyn Foster
Nov 8, 20244 min read
The overnight success takes 10 years to make
QWAN number 200 on the books.
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Martyn Foster
Nov 1, 20243 min read
We’re all living in America!
Coca-Cola, sometimes war, but does Hollywood still sell Californication?
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Martyn Foster
Aug 16, 20243 min read
Let me tell you a story…
…one that didn’t begin in a galaxy far, far away.
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Martyn Foster
Jul 19, 20244 min read
For people who have given up hope
Finding something to fight for when you feel there isn’t anything.
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Martyn Foster
Jul 12, 20244 min read
“Half of everything is luck, James.”
Exploring the influence and role luck has on our lives and success.
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Martyn Foster
Jun 21, 20243 min read
Teamwork and winning
A victory shared is a victory doubled.
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Martyn Foster
May 17, 20243 min read
Pardon the interruption
Normal service will resume shortly.
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Martyn Foster
Feb 16, 20245 min read
What I find beautiful and joyous about the world and humanity
From the big to the small, the otherworldly to the mundane, the well-known to the unknown.
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Martyn Foster
Feb 9, 20244 min read
A sense of wonder gone asunder
Reclaiming joy from a once fun and outgoing child.
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Martyn Foster
Feb 2, 20244 min read
Get busy living or get busy dying
A year of specificity, challenges and getting personal.
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Martyn Foster
Nov 10, 20234 min read
Why I’m afraid to ask for money
Because Socrates never asked for a cent…
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Martyn Foster
Oct 13, 20233 min read
Why is Halloween becoming bigger than Christmas?
Is it a pleasure in the darkness or a lack of light?
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