Robert K Stephen (CSW)

Poetry Corner: “Do you Remember Those Fascist Days?”

Do You Remember Those Fascist Days? If you have seen as many World War Two Filmsas I haveyou may have found the fascination by those nasty Nazisalways asking for identity papers as obsessive and overbearing!oh by the way do you have your vaccination certificates and photo identification?and the health workers who refuse vaccination are sentContinue reading “Poetry Corner: “Do you Remember Those Fascist Days?””

“My Life as a Golf Marshall” :What Does a Golf Marshall Do?

A golf Marshall is a golf course ambassador meaning in many cases a job description is impossible as it means handling whatever can come up. Primarily it is moving the game along. It’s called keeping pace. In the ideal world there is an interval between foursomes teeing off every 10 minutes so the space shouldContinue reading ““My Life as a Golf Marshall” :What Does a Golf Marshall Do?”

CREW 2019 Riesling: A Unique Lake Erie North Shore Perspective

I have been to Colchester Ridge Estate Winery (CREW) a few times. It was a rather rustic winery then but things have changed and perhaps it is time to revisit and catch up with progress. I have had a soft spot for CREW Riesling as I find it more Germanic in style than many ofContinue reading “CREW 2019 Riesling: A Unique Lake Erie North Shore Perspective”

“Reggie the Egyptian Rescue Dog” :Wrapping Up Public Appearances For Reggie and Bob: Time For a Rest!

Quite literally Bob and I have been ripping up the globe promoting the Disney animated film “Reggie the Egyptian Rescue Dog” and his book of the same name. I am worried a bit about Bob as he looks tired and often speaks in an exhausted monotone. The travel, stress and too many hotel rooms areContinue reading ““Reggie the Egyptian Rescue Dog” :Wrapping Up Public Appearances For Reggie and Bob: Time For a Rest!”

RKS Films: “The Witches of the Orient” (Les Sorcières de L’ Orient)

The film “The Witches of the Orient” is not some horror movie but rather a documentary about the Japanese women’s volleyball team that won a gold medal in the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. The team was the Nichibo Kaizuka volleyball team. Kaizuka is located 30 minutes south of Osaka. The team were all textile factory workersContinue reading “RKS Films: “The Witches of the Orient” (Les Sorcières de L’ Orient)”

RKS Wine: Is There Such Thing as a Golfer’s Wine?

If you are a golfer you’ll recognize the name “Callaway” as a manufacturer of golf equipment and golf balls. I work at a golf course a couple of days a week as a Marshall and the golf cart lady does good business with beer but there is no wine in her cart. So with aContinue reading “RKS Wine: Is There Such Thing as a Golfer’s Wine?”

My Life as a Golf Marshall; The Last of a Dying Breed

Introduction We can thank artificial intelligence for supposedly making our lives easier. That could be true but at what cost? Will the grocery clerk be completely replaced by self check out? Will hotel check-ins be handled by machines? Will passenger agents at airports be eliminated by machines? I attended a management session years ago andContinue reading “My Life as a Golf Marshall; The Last of a Dying Breed”

RKS Films: “On the Fringe of Wild”: The Viciousness of Homophobia

“On the Fringe of Wild” is nothing but a masterful take on the pain and suffering caused by homophobia. Quite frankly it is a vicious movie and take that as a compliment. The film was shot in North Bay, Ontario. Peter (Harrison Brown) is a quiet and sensitive young man finishing off high school. HeContinue reading “RKS Films: “On the Fringe of Wild”: The Viciousness of Homophobia”

” Reggie the Egyptian Rescue Dog” : President Biden and His Wife Come to Visit Us

We have all become friends with Joe and Jill. They were to be up in Canada visiting Prime Minister Trudeau on an official basis. Bob called President Biden and asked if he and Jill would like to stay with us for a night and he agreed after his official business was over in Ottawa heContinue reading “” Reggie the Egyptian Rescue Dog” : President Biden and His Wife Come to Visit Us”

“Mutantism on the March” :Chapter 99 Quebec Occupied by English Canada (Again)

René Hecklevesque (aka Jiber) launched a whirlwind speaking tour of Quebec criticizing everyone but himself and the MSQ. How convenient the communiques of the FLQ demanded immediate elections in Quebec. In the turmoiled times the MSQ was becoming a hot political commodity. Public opinion polls gave it the edge over the Poorassa Liberal government. GetContinue reading ““Mutantism on the March” :Chapter 99 Quebec Occupied by English Canada (Again)”