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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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Why we’re as crazy and confused as we’ve ever been
“We’re all mad here. I’m mad. You’re mad.” – Cheshire Cat.
Martyn Foster
Aug 8, 20254 min read
Salvation lies within
The strength, resilience and power of the human soul.
Martyn Foster
May 30, 202513 min read
Capturing the essence
It’s not so much about factual truth, but spirit and soul.
Martyn Foster
May 23, 202511 min read
What if the bad guy won?
Getting away with crime doesn’t mean you escape punishment...or does it?
Martyn Foster
May 16, 202510 min read
The results of broken families
Misdirected energy and chasing what you wish you (still) had.
Martyn Foster
May 9, 202512 min read
Are we passengers or captains of our own ship?
Fate, free will, and making the best of where we are.
Martyn Foster
May 2, 20259 min read
Being liked, being criticised, being ignored
What's worse for the creative?
Martyn Foster
Apr 11, 20254 min read
Many are called, but few are chosen
A sample of ideas going on in my head.
Martyn Foster
Apr 4, 20254 min read
Tranquillity
Searching for peace in amongst the chaos.
Martyn Foster
Mar 28, 20252 min read
Breaking point
What happens when we force things.
Martyn Foster
Mar 21, 20253 min read
I, a stranger and afraid…
…in a world I never made.
Martyn Foster
Mar 14, 20252 min read
Empathy and The Ego
Why everyone putting themselves first helps no one
Martyn Foster
Mar 7, 20254 min read
Life and Death
One giveth, one taketh…
Martyn Foster
Feb 28, 20253 min read
With age comes wisdom…and sometimes mould as well
Challenging our default mode of being.
Martyn Foster
Feb 21, 20253 min read
Learning vs Consuming
What we allow into our minds, and how and why.
Martyn Foster
Feb 14, 20254 min read
Care, connection and critical thinking
A commitment to continual learning.
Martyn Foster
Feb 7, 20253 min read
Disconnecting from society
Reconnection failed…reconnection pending…system initialisation in progress…
Martyn Foster
Dec 20, 20245 min read
Relationship fulfilment
Questions to help ascertain a good partner for you.
Martyn Foster
Dec 13, 20244 min read
Celebrating 30 years of PlayStation memories
Sony’s home gaming console that launched a dynasty.
Martyn Foster
Dec 6, 20248 min read
This week in thoughts
Just after world news, but between sport and weather.
Martyn Foster
Nov 29, 20243 min read
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