“At the core of DBT is the dynamic balance between opposing therapeutic goals: acceptance of oneself and one’s situation in life, on the one hand, and embracing change toward a better life, on the other. That is what ‘dialectics’ means: the balancing of opposites and the coming to a synthesis of two opposites. This focusContinue reading “Passage of the Day: What is Dialectical Behavior Theory?”
Author Archives: Robert K Stephen (CSW)
“Mutantism on the March” :Chapter 116: The Mutants and Soviet “Communism”
Enemies of the mutant movement were frequently and erroneously referred to as Marxists and communists. The truth was that the mutants were severe critics of the failure of Soviet Marxism and its imperialistic tendencies which were just as bad as the United States. At the 1976 Soviet Writer’s Union Congress several writers frustrated with governmentContinue reading ““Mutantism on the March” :Chapter 116: The Mutants and Soviet “Communism””
Reggie The Egyptian Rescue Dog is Back: Reggie’s Perspective on COVID
You’ll be tempted to say Reggie is but a celebrity dog so what does he know about COVID! By saying that you insult me and my intellect. You may want to listen to me and you might get a fresh perspective. Obviously as a dog I have not been to medical school but as aContinue reading “Reggie The Egyptian Rescue Dog is Back: Reggie’s Perspective on COVID”
RKS Films: “Twas The Night”: Has Santa Been Killed?
Locally here in Toronto on a particular channel are a continuous slew of Harlequin Films celebrating Christmas. Everything is perfect. True love blossoms at the end. For some it may be so cute. For lovers of serious cinema it may be flotsam. “Twas the Night” is no sickly-sweet Christmas film. But does it have theContinue reading “RKS Films: “Twas The Night”: Has Santa Been Killed?”
RKS Film: “Are You Happy Now”
On occasion a film is not so easily described. I might fall short by calling it a romantic comedy as amongst all the characters romance has failed. Given the high divorce rate in North America added to couples still married and living in misery humans never seem to renounce romance completely. The film makes itContinue reading “RKS Film: “Are You Happy Now””
NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATIONS ARE BACK IN NIAGARA FALLS
Canada’s Entertainment Capital Rings in 2022 with the Ultimate Line-up of 10+ Live Music Events, including Blue Rodeo Concert at the Scotiabank Convention Centre (Niagara Falls, ON) Niagara Falls is the place to be on New Year’s Eve for an unforgettable countdown to 2022 with the ultimate line-up of live music events, shows and diningContinue reading “NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATIONS ARE BACK IN NIAGARA FALLS”
The Art Gallery of Ontario’s “Picasso: Painting the Blue Period”
Robert K. Stephen and Fotini Stephen: Toronto: December 7, 2021: Toronto’s Art Gallery of Ontario has mounted an exhibit entitled “Picasso: Painting the Blue Period” which will continue until January 16, 2022. There are over 100 artworks on display covering Picasso’s Blue Period (1901-1904). Picasso was a very young man in his late teens andContinue reading “The Art Gallery of Ontario’s “Picasso: Painting the Blue Period””
“Mutantism on the March” :Chapter 115 Montreal Olympic Riots
Droolpoop’s police force stormed onto the McSwill University grounds trashing the exhibits and clubbing both mutants and visitors. It so happened a Montreal television crew was there doing a story on the exhibit and captured the vicious police assault. Droolpoop had miscalculated, not like he continually did with his Olympic budgets but with his reputation.Continue reading ““Mutantism on the March” :Chapter 115 Montreal Olympic Riots”
RKS Wine: Pinotage Can Be a Risky Choice
One hears often that Pinot Noir is a “heartbreak grape” due to its thin skin making it more susceptible to rot and frost. Canada’s Baco Noir in my experience might deserve the moniker of a heartbreak grape because much of it is of poor quality. Pinotage from South Africa can also be dicey. I haveContinue reading “RKS Wine: Pinotage Can Be a Risky Choice”
“Mutantism on the March” : Chapter 114: The Montreal 1976 Olympics Start
On Earth Montenez was in a lonely state as some of his closest friends and his brother Squid had left for Zortixia several weeks ago in their mission to bring down Redbeard the evil ruler of Zorollia. His sagging spirits were boosted after being contacted by Squid who informed him of the downfall of RedbeardContinue reading ““Mutantism on the March” : Chapter 114: The Montreal 1976 Olympics Start”
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