Author Archives: Robert K Stephen (CSW)

“A Wake”: Reminding us of the Pain and Struggle with Life

“A Wake” reminds us that life can be painful and full of emotional struggles. The themes raised in the plot may not be innovative but deserving to be related to us again. My first reaction on reading the brief PR synopsis provided the me by distributor Breaking Glass Pictures was due to two Disney actorsContinue reading ““A Wake”: Reminding us of the Pain and Struggle with Life”

Charlie Watts Rolling Stone Drummer Passes

Charlie Watts, the Rolling Stones’ Drummer and Inimitable Backbone, Dead at 80 Rock & roll legend “passed away peacefully in a London hospital earlier [Tuesday] surrounded by his family,” according to publicist ByJOE GROSS  Charles Robert “Charlie” Watts, the Rolling Stones’ drummer and the band’s irreplaceable heartbeat, has died at age 80. No cause of deathContinue reading “Charlie Watts Rolling Stone Drummer Passes”

“Mutantism on the March” :Chapter 94 Nationalist Rampage at Avenue Du Parc in Montreal

A high voltage of ethnocentricity surged through the crowd at the Hecklevesque rally in Montreal at an auditorium on Avenue du Parc in Montreal. A huge crowd streamed out to Avenue du Parc thrashing any Hassidic Jews, Portuguese, Haitians, Greeks and visible minorities. Two Greek restaurants were set ablaze. It was beginning to look theContinue reading ““Mutantism on the March” :Chapter 94 Nationalist Rampage at Avenue Du Parc in Montreal”

“Reggie the Egyptian Rescue Dog” :Anwar Speaks From The Land Beyond

My name is Anwar. I was Reggie’s first master. I was given Reggie when he was still a puppy. The wife of a good friend of mine gave Reggie to me. Her husband was  a journalist with a television network based in Cairo. He had a political commentary show and he often had guests whoContinue reading ““Reggie the Egyptian Rescue Dog” :Anwar Speaks From The Land Beyond”

“Mutantism on the March” :Chapter 93: Are the Mutants Being Framed and The Beginnings of a Nationalistic Riot?

After the firebombing of the Nicaraguan Pavilion at Expo 67 Squid and several prominent local mutants were taken to Montreal police headquarters for questioning but as there was no concrete evidence pinning the firebombing on them they were released. Squid concluded there was some ploy to blame the firebombing on mutants as it was wellContinue reading ““Mutantism on the March” :Chapter 93: Are the Mutants Being Framed and The Beginnings of a Nationalistic Riot?”

“Reggie The Egyptian Rescue Dog” :Karim Tells Us About Himself

My name is Karim and I think I am about three years old. I was born in Egypt like Reggie. I am part Havanese and weigh the same as Reggie which is about 18 pounds. I was bought in a marketplace by a family with a little girl. I forget their names. This may becauseContinue reading ““Reggie The Egyptian Rescue Dog” :Karim Tells Us About Himself”

“Reggie the Egyptian Rescue Dog” :Dillie the Westie Speaks About Karim and Reggie: Together We are the Rat Pack! (A Children’s Story)

First of all, my name on my registration papers with the Canadian Kennel Club is Dylan Saunders. But I have at least a dozen nicknames such as Snookums, Poopie, Dillie, Dillykins, Lambchops and Sweetie are just a few but most often it is Dillie and that suits me fine. I am older than Reggie andContinue reading ““Reggie the Egyptian Rescue Dog” :Dillie the Westie Speaks About Karim and Reggie: Together We are the Rat Pack! (A Children’s Story)”

RKS Wine: The Penniless Pensioner’s Engagement Party: Wine Planning: A Little Set-Back; The Opening Toast and THE BIG BLUFF?

As we recounted in an earlier story PP and Celine Serpent are engaged and I have a contract to select the wines for their engagement party. PP, seeing that Celine has paid my consulting fees, assumed she is paying for the wine but surprised him by saying the groom and groom to be should pick upContinue reading “RKS Wine: The Penniless Pensioner’s Engagement Party: Wine Planning: A Little Set-Back; The Opening Toast and THE BIG BLUFF?”

“Reggie The Egyptian Rescue Dog ” :Reggie’s First Christmas

Should a dog that prays to Allah and believes in his powers be celebrating Christmas? I am not so sure but my heart tells me that if we all accept some divine presence there is no reason a Muslim dog could not celebrate Christmas. Both Jesus and Allah helped people so why not celebrate theirContinue reading ““Reggie The Egyptian Rescue Dog ” :Reggie’s First Christmas”

“Mutantism on The March” :Chapter 92 “Terrorism and Swiss Cheese”

The mayor of Montreal, Droolpoop, was in a bit of a purple funk. While the world fair EXPO 67 was doing very well the prospect of the upcoming municipal elections was unnerving although he stood and excellent chance of retaining his position. The contractors filled their pockets and the Mafia had done very well sellingContinue reading ““Mutantism on The March” :Chapter 92 “Terrorism and Swiss Cheese””