Author Archives: Robert K Stephen (CSW)

RKS 2023 Film: “Til Death Do Us Part”: Nasty Fights, Lots of Blood, Simplistic Plot

It is the day of the big wedding. Bride (Natalie Burn) decides not to marry poor Groom and she wants the wedding not to occur but additionally wants “out” of the “University”. The University is some shady organization specializing in hits in foreign jurisdictions. CIA? FSB? CSIS? Spectre? You can’t simply out yourself from theContinue reading “RKS 2023 Film: “Til Death Do Us Part”: Nasty Fights, Lots of Blood, Simplistic Plot”

Memories of Dylan Stephen: A Westie Now in the Land Beyond: My Bucket List

God decided when I should be born and he decided when I should die. I had a full life and I have no complaints. I would have preferred to die in my sleep as all of us dogs and humans wish for. Not in the cards. I would have liked to make it to myContinue reading “Memories of Dylan Stephen: A Westie Now in the Land Beyond: My Bucket List”

RKS 2023 Wine: Featherstone’s Pinkie Pinot Grigio

When I use “Pinkie” I am not referring to a socialist wine but rather the color of the 2022 Featherstone Pinot Grigio. Featherstone arguably makes Niagara’s best rosé but what can they do with Pinot Grigio? Aroma: Tangerine, peach, apricot and rose Turkish Delight. Palate: This is about as full bodied one could expect forContinue reading “RKS 2023 Wine: Featherstone’s Pinkie Pinot Grigio”

RKS 2023 Wine: Stag’s Hollow 2022 Albariño: An Okie Panokie from Toronto With His Mouth Open

Should I feel a bit like Jed Clampett from the “Beverly Hillibillies” wandering about them infernal goings on in Hollywood when I see Stag’s Hollow Winery in the Okanagan bottling Albariño. I mean that grape is big in Spain and in Portugal’s Vinho Verde but in British Columbia? Hand picked, hand sorted and destemmed beforeContinue reading “RKS 2023 Wine: Stag’s Hollow 2022 Albariño: An Okie Panokie from Toronto With His Mouth Open”

“The Eternal Memory”: Powerful and Touching Documentary Against the Unwinnable Alzheimer’s: A Mandatory Watch

Years ago I worked as an orderly in a long care facility for seniors in Montreal. The money was good but it was shift work much of the time. 23:00 hours to 07:00 was the worst shift. However it helped finance university and provide for travel funds. There were many “spaced out” residents but inContinue reading ““The Eternal Memory”: Powerful and Touching Documentary Against the Unwinnable Alzheimer’s: A Mandatory Watch”

Memories of Dylan Stephen: A Westie Now in the Land Beyond: My Brilliant Downtown Career

There are country Westies, city Westies and suburban Westies. Well I was a midtown Toronto Westie and that’s just fine with me. I liked my backyard, trees, grass and squirrels to chase. Living in downtown cement where can a Westie pee? On hot cement. Gross. My moment of fame was marching in some parade calledContinue reading “Memories of Dylan Stephen: A Westie Now in the Land Beyond: My Brilliant Downtown Career”

RKS 2023 Wine: A Frappato From Planeta in Sicily: Looks Can Be Deceiving

A very light and transparent red. Hints at a light red. Aroma: Light indeed. Bright red cherry intertwined with mega raspberry tinged by wildfire smoke. Palate: Not exactly a hefty punch but the colour of the wine, light in this case, easily could lead you to a false assumption. While there is plenty of raspberryContinue reading “RKS 2023 Wine: A Frappato From Planeta in Sicily: Looks Can Be Deceiving”

Memories of Dylan Stephen: A Westie Now in the Land Beyond: The Cleaning Lady and My Sixth Sense

Many dogs it is thought have a sixth sense. Master Robert and Mistress Fotini were amazed how I knew at least half an hour prior to the arrival of our Cleaning Lady that she was coming. I’d start barking and making a ruckus by the front door every single time without fail. Why I neverContinue reading “Memories of Dylan Stephen: A Westie Now in the Land Beyond: The Cleaning Lady and My Sixth Sense”

Memories of Dylan Stephen: A Westie Now in the Land Beyond: The Terrible Itch!

West Highland Terriers have a reputation that is somewhat itchy! Some of us Westies are prone to skin problems. I won’t go into the details but suffice to say a little itch became a hot inflammation. Biting and chewing gave glorious but temporary relief but moments later the itch burned more. Poor me and TheContinue reading “Memories of Dylan Stephen: A Westie Now in the Land Beyond: The Terrible Itch!”