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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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What is it that people actually want?
Can we ever be truly satisfied?
Martyn Foster
May 7, 20215 min read
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Disappearing act or last man standing?
Why most people don’t stay with you throughout your life.
Martyn Foster
Apr 30, 20214 min read
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Do you have to write something “deep and meaningful” again, Martyn?
How I balance what I write.
Martyn Foster
Apr 23, 20213 min read
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To celebrate death…
We must first shed our fear of it.
Martyn Foster
Apr 2, 20214 min read
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It’s not easy being green
It can get quite dark.
Martyn Foster
Feb 26, 20218 min read
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To be or not to be (happy)
That is the question.
On the surface the question seems like a no brainer.
Martyn Foster
Feb 12, 20212 min read
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A theme for 2021
Last year I used gratitude as my theme, but what is my choice this year?
Martyn Foster
Jan 8, 20212 min read
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Take 5 – Songs about love
And no, this isn’t your typical “love songs” list.
Martyn Foster
Dec 15, 20203 min read
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Love conquers all
Why a lot of problems would disappear if people felt heard, understood and loved.
Martyn Foster
Dec 11, 20202 min read
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Haiku – A lot can be said in such few words
Poetry and poignance rolled into one.
Martyn Foster
Nov 27, 20201 min read
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Pursuing a philosophical life
It’s not all just reading books is it?
Martyn Foster
Nov 20, 20203 min read
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Take 5 – History-inspired films
Because who doesn’t love a period piece?
Martyn Foster
Nov 3, 20203 min read
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Head and Heart – Why it really isn’t an either/or
We always talk about making decisions with our head or our heart, but never as one…why is that?
Martyn Foster
Oct 30, 20202 min read
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Take 5 – Thought-provoking
Because life is dull without a little stimulation.
Martyn Foster
Oct 13, 20203 min read
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Connecting with nature – Bare soles, beaches and bush walks
A mindful meander in Mother Nature.
Martyn Foster
Oct 9, 20202 min read
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Take 5 - Classic Art
True beauty is eternal.
Martyn Foster
Sep 29, 20203 min read
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My love-hate relationship with cricket
A personal story of a man struggling to love his childhood obsession.
Martyn Foster
Sep 18, 20204 min read
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Take 5 – Ideas for Spring
And no, I’m not going to suggest reading Nietzsche.
Martyn Foster
Sep 15, 20203 min read
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Reading, writing and reflection – 6-month anniversary of my website
I made a goal to write something at least once a week for six months and today I’ve reached that goal.
Martyn Foster
Sep 11, 20203 min read
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Take 5 – A good read
The quality of what you read has an impact on you.
Martyn Foster
Sep 8, 20203 min read
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