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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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Love conquers all
Why a lot of problems would disappear if people felt heard, understood and loved.
Martyn Foster
Dec 11, 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 – History-inspired films
Because who doesn’t love a period piece?
Martyn Foster
Nov 3, 20203 min read
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
Take 5 – Thought-provoking
Because life is dull without a little stimulation.
Martyn Foster
Oct 13, 20203 min read
Connecting with nature – Bare soles, beaches and bush walks
A mindful meander in Mother Nature.
Martyn Foster
Oct 9, 20202 min read
Take 5 - Classic Art
True beauty is eternal.
Martyn Foster
Sep 29, 20203 min read
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
Take 5 – Ideas for Spring
And no, I’m not going to suggest reading Nietzsche.
Martyn Foster
Sep 15, 20203 min read
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
Take 5 – A good read
The quality of what you read has an impact on you.
Martyn Foster
Sep 8, 20203 min read
I am your father – A Father’s Day special
This Sunday we celebrate the value and importance of our fathers.
Martyn Foster
Sep 4, 20202 min read
As time goes by – Time flies whether you are having fun or not
As the sand in the hourglass trickles down at a constant rate, how do you approach life?
Martyn Foster
Aug 28, 20202 min read
Great Expectations – Finding the light or melting in the sun?
Expectations can guide and motivate us in the right direction, but also burn us under their searing heat.
Martyn Foster
Aug 21, 20202 min read
Petrol & Caffeine – Why “Cars & Coffee” go together so well
An audience of automotive aroma.
Martyn Foster
Aug 14, 20202 min read
Who is interested? – Doing it for you or for others
Ideally, you’d align the two, but sometimes you must go it alone.
Martyn Foster
Aug 7, 20202 min read
The premier Premier – In praise of Mark McGowan
The WA Labor leader has helped make our state one of the best places to be.
Martyn Foster
Jul 31, 20202 min read
In praise of the quiet life: Why the cost of sanity in this society is a certain level of alienation
A truly rich life may be one that is a little poorer and little more obscure.
Martyn Foster
Jul 10, 20203 min read
Caring, kindness and compassion – The subtle art OF giving a f*ck
What the world needs now is love, sweet love.
Martyn Foster
Jul 3, 20204 min read
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