Robert K Stephen (CSW)

RKS Literature: White Men and The Ravages of Their Diseases!

“It has been said, that the greatest curse to each of the South Sea Islands, was the first man that discovered it; and everyone who knows anything of the history of our commerce in these parts, knows how much truth there is in this; and that the white men, with their vices, have brought inContinue reading “RKS Literature: White Men and The Ravages of Their Diseases!”

RKS Literature: Revolutions in California!

“Revolutions in California are matters of constant occurrence in California. They are got up by men who are at the foot of the ladder and in desperate circumstances, just as a new political party is started by such men in our own country. The only object, of course, is the loaves and fishes; and insteadContinue reading “RKS Literature: Revolutions in California!”

RKS 2023 Wine: Chilean Carménère from Viña Koyle

As far as Chilean Carménère goes this year it is hard to find a klunker but you never quite know do you? We put a Koyle Royale Carménère from the Alto Colchagua to the test. Aroma: While many Chilean Carménères have a nice raspberry and strawberry touch characteristic of a lighter red wine this oneContinue reading “RKS 2023 Wine: Chilean Carménère from Viña Koyle”

RKS Literature: A Sailor’s Leave

“A sailor’s liberty is but for one day: yet while it lasts it is perfect. He is under no one’s eye, and can do whatever, and go wherever he pleases. This day, for the first time, I may truly say, in my whole life, I felt the meaning of a term I had often heard-theContinue reading “RKS Literature: A Sailor’s Leave”

RKS 2023 Wine: Poor Ignored Greece!

Like so many European wine producing countries Greek wine receives very little attention from the Liquor Control Board of Ontario. California is “show me the money”. And as there is no meaningful competition in the Ontario marketplace consumer exploitation! Same old countries over and over and over again. I am off to Portugal shortly forContinue reading “RKS 2023 Wine: Poor Ignored Greece!”

RKS Literature: “Two Years Before the Mast”: The Captain Flogs a Sailor

“A man-a human being, made in God’s likeness-fastened up and flogged like a beast. A man, too whom I had lived with and eaten with for months and knew almost as well as a brother. The first and almost uncontrollable impulse was resistance. But what was to be done? The time for it had goneContinue reading “RKS Literature: “Two Years Before the Mast”: The Captain Flogs a Sailor”

RKS 2023 Wine: CREW and Ontario Cabernet Franc

CREW has a long record of producing excellent Lake Erie North Shore Cabernet Franc. Ontario should be proud of its Cabernet Franc. What is going down with CREW’s 2019 Cabernet Franc? Aromatics: Some very bright cherry and raspberry cheer up the glass. Additional notes of black cherry, cedar and milk chocolate Palate: The tannins areContinue reading “RKS 2023 Wine: CREW and Ontario Cabernet Franc”

“The Penniless Pensioner: Misaligned, Maligned but Marvellous” : Chapter 50: Revolt of the Mutants in Montreal: Hijacked by the Sons of Westmount

In the midst of packing up in Naples to go to some undetermined destination I received a telephone call from Squid in Montreal. As you may recall Squid was the top man with the United Mutations and I had worked for the United Mutations in New York drafting the Charter of Mutant Rights. You mayContinue reading ““The Penniless Pensioner: Misaligned, Maligned but Marvellous” : Chapter 50: Revolt of the Mutants in Montreal: Hijacked by the Sons of Westmount”

RKS 2023 Film: Red Tower Horror Shorts for Those with Short Attention Span! “ESTHER”

Red Tower is a new genre production company/digital network dedicated to showcasing short form high-quality low-cost horror content. Has Red Tower figured out what annoys many horror film lovers namely sitting through 65 minutes of yawn before some possible chills are delivered? Red Tower is currently in production on a slate of short form horrorContinue reading “RKS 2023 Film: Red Tower Horror Shorts for Those with Short Attention Span! “ESTHER””

RKS Wine 2023: Cabeça De Toiro from Tejo

It is not often we see a Portuguese wine from Tejo. It is 100% Touriga Nacional which is a favourite Portuguese red grape. Aroma: Raspberry, black cherry and blackberry combine for a compelling olfactory delight. Palate: Moderate tannins edging towards heavy. Blackberry and blueberry attack with a blackberry finish. Personality: Forceful, beefy and muscular. FoodContinue reading “RKS Wine 2023: Cabeça De Toiro from Tejo”