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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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A theme for 2022
Last year I asked people to keep the faith, but what do I have in mind for a more tranquil ’22?

Martyn Foster
Jan 14, 20223 min read


In the Christmas spirit
It’s not just the time of miracles, but of giving thanks.

Martyn Foster
Dec 17, 20213 min read


I'm Afraid
Perhaps I should “take a gamble that love exists and do a loving act.”

Martyn Foster
Nov 19, 20214 min read


It’s ok to be you
Otherwise life will be very long (or very short).

Martyn Foster
Oct 15, 20213 min read


I’m back!
Allow me to reintroduce myself!

Martyn Foster
Oct 8, 20213 min read


I’m feeling very Olympic today, how about you?
It’s that time again for the world’s greatest “unite humanity” event.

Martyn Foster
Jul 23, 20213 min read


What is it that people actually want?
Can we ever be truly satisfied?

Martyn Foster
May 7, 20215 min read


Disappearing act or last man standing?
Why most people don’t stay with you throughout your life.

Martyn Foster
Apr 30, 20214 min read


Do you have to write something “deep and meaningful” again, Martyn?
How I balance what I write.

Martyn Foster
Apr 23, 20213 min read


What great commentators do
Unless I’m very much mistaken…

Martyn Foster
Mar 19, 20213 min read


My website is one year old
I think that deserves a toast!

Martyn Foster
Mar 5, 20212 min read


It’s not easy being green
It can get quite dark.

Martyn Foster
Feb 26, 20218 min read


A new addition to QWAN
Now you’ll be able to see and hear it.

Martyn Foster
Jan 15, 20212 min read


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


What a time to be alive!
A reflective look back at 2020 and my writing journey thus far and what’s ahead for 2021.

Martyn Foster
Dec 18, 20203 min read


Take 5 – Summer in Australia
It’s marvellous.

Martyn Foster
Dec 1, 20202 min read


Haiku – A lot can be said in such few words
Poetry and poignance rolled into one.

Martyn Foster
Nov 27, 20201 min read


Pursuing a philosophical life
It’s not all just reading books is it?

Martyn Foster
Nov 20, 20203 min read


Take 5 – Reinvent the wheel
Important inventions that have tremendously helped us across time.

Martyn Foster
Nov 10, 20202 min read


Take 5 – History-inspired films
Because who doesn’t love a period piece?

Martyn Foster
Nov 3, 20203 min read
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