Chapter 3 “Where Did COVID-19 Originate?” The “Big Daddy” as we now call COVID-19 originated in Wuhan, China. Well sort of. There was some manner of fallacy when the late President of the United States Donald J. Trump called COVID-19 the “Wuhan Virus” or the “Chinese Virus”. Time has since renamed him the “Lysol President”Continue reading “Virus # 26”: Chapter 3 Director’s Version (A Serialized Novel by Robert K. Stephen)”
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RKS Film: “Another Spring”: 1972 Yugoslavian Smallpox Outbreak
We are all so tired of COVID and are now facing a seventh wave. Understandably you may not want to watch “Another Spring” or perhaps you have a keen interest in witnessing how a smallpox outbreak in 1972 Yugoslavia was managed effectively. Ground zero was Muslim clergyman Ibrahim Hoti who travelled to Iraq on aContinue reading “RKS Film: “Another Spring”: 1972 Yugoslavian Smallpox Outbreak”
RKS Wine: Will the Washington Streak Continue?
Washington State red wines seem to be on an impressive role according to RKS Wine. Can the streak continue with a High Heaven Majestic Pines 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon from the Columbia Valley? Heading south to California quality Cabernet Sauvignons can run a hefty price tag. And in the under $30 price range it is aContinue reading “RKS Wine: Will the Washington Streak Continue?”
RKS Passage of the Day: “chasing harry winston”: Trash Talking Ex-Boyfriends
“The girls all laughed, each accustomed to this oldest of female bonding traditions. When your life was in the gutter because your ex-boyfriend surfaced on the weddingcahnnel.com, nothing offered comfort like trashing the new girlfriend. It was actually how they had become friends in the first place.” “chasing harry winston” Lauren Weisberger, Simon and SchusterContinue reading “RKS Passage of the Day: “chasing harry winston”: Trash Talking Ex-Boyfriends”
New York City: March 17,2000: Manhattan Mix-Up: Hopefully That Hair is not a Pubic One!
Up at 06:00 for a 09:00 flight from Toronto to New York City on Air Canada. Had unexpected guests the night before so was not terribly perky for the early morning get up and go. Through US Customs quickly a nice change for once. Uneventful flight. A muffin or Danish and a cup of coffee.Continue reading “New York City: March 17,2000: Manhattan Mix-Up: Hopefully That Hair is not a Pubic One!“
Virus # 26”: Chapter 2 Director’s Version (A Serialized Novel by Robert K. Stephen)
Chapter 2 “A Little Bit About Virus #26: Turks and Iranians Should be Thanked for Originating Virus # 26” The world was weary with COVID-19 and COVID-19 Plus and just when all Canadians thought matters were back to the new normal yet another virus called Virus #26 reared its ugly head in 2030. Virus #Continue reading “Virus # 26”: Chapter 2 Director’s Version (A Serialized Novel by Robert K. Stephen)”
Virus # 26”: Director’s Version (A Serialized Novel by Robert K. Stephen)
“Virus # 26-Director’s Version: Chapter One “Who Am I?” My name is Dr. Evan Terpene. As I start writing this it is 2030 and I have recently celebrated my 56th birthday. I am a cardiologist working at a major hospital in the City of Toronto. Better said I used to work at the hospital butContinue reading “Virus # 26”: Director’s Version (A Serialized Novel by Robert K. Stephen)”
“Travels to a Different Time” : Santiago de Cuba: July 1996: Attack of the Cuban Red Ants: A Near Dangerous Shampoo
Woke up in the early morning for a swim and a game of tennis. I found someone looking for a game and sat down on the court to put on my running shoes. One night there were sheep on the tennis court and one morning turkeys. We had roast turkey for dinner that night! BoyContinue reading ““Travels to a Different Time” : Santiago de Cuba: July 1996: Attack of the Cuban Red Ants: A Near Dangerous Shampoo”
RKS Wine: A Laggard Cali Cab Sauv?
The Pull 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon from Paso Robles isn’t exactly roaring off the shelves. Perhaps it has no “big score” so buyers steer clear unwilling to risk getting stuck with a clunker. So it is shown in the Liquor Control Board of Ontario’s (LCBO) Vintages Catalogue as being an “editor’s choice”. Certainly not a goodContinue reading “RKS Wine: A Laggard Cali Cab Sauv?”
RKS Film: “The Passengers of the Night”
Having watched French films for many years I am rarely disappointed. You like something sophisticated and creative you can find it. Like something mainstream the French are on par with Hollywood but I can’t say that is a plus. That is the reason I turned to watching French films as they once had their ownContinue reading “RKS Film: “The Passengers of the Night””
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