Wasn’t it interesting that René Hecklevesque rarely delved into the economic consequences of Quebec separating from the rest of Canada? Any realistic talk of separation should have the economics of such a move fully analyzed and explained but Hecklevesque gingerly avoided the topic despite that without the cooperation of the rest of Canada Quebec wouldContinue reading ““Mutantism on the March” :Chapter 84 “Reseudo and Squid Hook Up””
Author Archives: Robert K Stephen (CSW)
Reggie The Egyptian Rescue Dog: My Life in Egypt (A Children’s Story)
Hello. Let me introduce myself. My name is Reggie and I am the luckiest and happiest dog in the world. Please read my story and find out why I am saying this. Before we start my story I well tell you I am a 15 year old Shih Tzu mix living with Master and MistressContinue reading “Reggie The Egyptian Rescue Dog: My Life in Egypt (A Children’s Story)”
“All The Streets Are Silent”: Hip Hop and Boarder Treasure Trove New York Style
Nothing could be farther from silence in the streets of New York in this documentary that chronicles the convergence of hip-hop, rap and skateboarding (1987-1997) in New York City. The documentary is full of the roaring streets of New York City with a subculture of boarding and rap and hip-hop music. You know once uponContinue reading ““All The Streets Are Silent”: Hip Hop and Boarder Treasure Trove New York Style”
RKS Wine: The Penniless Pensioner, Bernie Madoff and Organic Wine.
You know the Penniless Pensioner had an ultra modern wine cellar in his plush “Lonsdale” penthouse condo in Toronto but he had to sell his condo and wine collection to pay his legal bills. Not only did Bernie Madoff swindle him but he also acted as counsel to Madoff and got his ankles wrapped upContinue reading “RKS Wine: The Penniless Pensioner, Bernie Madoff and Organic Wine.”
RKS Wine: The Penniless Pensioner Goes to Côtes du Roussillon
Many of you ask who the Penniless Pensioner is. Well, he was a very successful corporate lawyer working in New York and Toronto making boatloads of money. He was seen at the right restaurants, clubs and with models and young women offering to curate him on social media. Well then Bernie Madoff came along andContinue reading “RKS Wine: The Penniless Pensioner Goes to Côtes du Roussillon”
“Mutantism on the March” :Chapter 83 “Hecklevesque’s Rubbish”
There was jubilation in the province of Quebec and for the most part throughout Canada with the “withdrawal” of the Americans. To celebrate the Quebec chapter of the mutants hosted a gala ball for the “fighters”. After a free vegetarian dinner many a guest rose to speak of this momentous victory. The loudest applause wasContinue reading ““Mutantism on the March” :Chapter 83 “Hecklevesque’s Rubbish””
“Mutantism on the March”: Chapter 82 “Anti-American Sentiment Manipulated and Actual Engulfs Quebec”
Jiber’s agitators fully capitalized on the anti-American sentiment they worked hard to create. This missile plant was manna from heaven. For Jiber it was hate that was the basis for social change thus it was crucial his crew do everything in their power to stir up anti-American hatred. So far they had done well evenContinue reading ““Mutantism on the March”: Chapter 82 “Anti-American Sentiment Manipulated and Actual Engulfs Quebec””
Jon Kabat-Zinn: “Full Catastrophe Living”: Negativity and Pessimism and a Reduced Lifespan
“Dr. Seligman’s overall conclusion from these and other studies is that is not the world per se that puts us at increased risk of illness so much as how we see and think about what is happening to us. A highly pessimistic pattern of explaining the cause of bad or stressful events when they occurContinue reading “Jon Kabat-Zinn: “Full Catastrophe Living”: Negativity and Pessimism and a Reduced Lifespan”
Jon Kabat-Zinn: ” Full Catastrophe Living”: Catastrophizing
“Some people tend to be pessimistic in the ways they explain the causes of a bad event to themselves. This pattern involves blaming themselves for the bad things that happen to them, thinking the effects of whatever happened will last a long time and will affect many different aspects of their lives. Dr, Seligman refersContinue reading “Jon Kabat-Zinn: ” Full Catastrophe Living”: Catastrophizing”
Art Gallery of Ontario in Toronto Opens Major Andy Warhol Exhibit
For Immediate Release: July 7, 2021 AGO re-opens with a POP! on July 21Tickets on sale now for the summer blockbuster Pop art exhibition Andy WarholTORONTO — The AGO is re-opening! On July 21, 2021, the Gallery welcomes visitors back with a summer blockbuster, several new exhibitions, a new patio – and a lot of excitement. “After eight months,Continue reading “Art Gallery of Ontario in Toronto Opens Major Andy Warhol Exhibit”
