Dr. Zodiac, physician to the Greek Gods, and his good friend, Zeus, were treading on the beach of their island home Samos, as it is known in modern day Greece. They were deeply absorbed in discussing the nature of the universe and failed to notice the elongated battered metal object on the beach until afterContinue reading ““Mutantism on The March”: Chapter 5: “And The Greek Gods Get Involved””
Author Archives: Robert K Stephen (CSW)
Pinot Noir Battle: Canada vs. New Zealand
In this corner at 14% we have a contender from New Zealand from a veteran winery called Thornbury from the Central Otago region in New Zealand’s South Island. Wine fans you may know that New Zealand can be a top-quality producer of not only Sauvignon Blanc and now increasingly Pinot Noir. The nose suggests aContinue reading “Pinot Noir Battle: Canada vs. New Zealand”
Poetry Corner: “Perpetual Lockdown”
Perpetual Lockdown Yes today another extension of lockdown for 4 public health regions in Ontarioincluding Torontoof course with deference to the whomever they may be Ontario Public Health Tablean imprisoning health fablefor politicians running under the public accountability gableyou have put us under a for the good of the public fableruinous public health adviceto theContinue reading “Poetry Corner: “Perpetual Lockdown””
Australian White Wines Speak!
Our first is a Marsanne from Tahbilk. Yes you see it occasionally as a single varietal in Australia but you also see it blended with Rousanne. On the nose apricot, peach, mango with some very sweet white grapefruit. On the palate Portuguese custard tart, canned pineapple, jasmine tea and apricot nectar. Light on the acidsContinue reading “Australian White Wines Speak!”
“Mutantism on the March”: Chapter 4 “The Tragic Exile”
Chapter 4 “The Tragic Exile” Albo Jiber had once sat in the Legislative Assembly of Zortixia. He was known to be extremely intelligent but with ambition bordering on dangerous. His career as a Zortixian Legislative Assembly member came crashing down as he was implicated in several illegal land deals resulting in his expulsion from theContinue reading ““Mutantism on the March”: Chapter 4 “The Tragic Exile””
“Violation”: A Canadian Gem?
I have watched this film twice and it took the second view to say this Canadian film is a gem. Personally, I would advise you to watch it more than once. It is one of those films that beg for interpretation. The elements to keep an eye and mind on could be sexual assault, PTSD,Continue reading ““Violation”: A Canadian Gem?”
Tara Brach’s “Radical Acceptance: Embracing Your Heart with The Life of a Buddha” (the importance of a pause)
“Pausing interrupts entrenched patterns of interaction. When the downward spiral of judging and misunderstanding is stopped even for a brief time, it becomes possible to recognize the unconscious beliefs and feelings that lie behind the problem. Such insight naturally leads to making wiser choices. We learn Radical Acceptance by practicing pausing again and again. AtContinue reading “Tara Brach’s “Radical Acceptance: Embracing Your Heart with The Life of a Buddha” (the importance of a pause)”
Passage of the Day: From Timothy Findley’s “Famous Last Words”
Timothy Findley (1930-2002) remains one of Canada’s best- and well-known authors. “Famous Last Words” was published in 1981. It is fair to say it is an espionage novel where Wallis Simpson is a willing pawn of the Nazis. “ ‘The War’- like any other war-will come and go and be parenthesized by dates in historyContinue reading “Passage of the Day: From Timothy Findley’s “Famous Last Words””
Poetry Corner: :”Black Lives Matter”
Black Lives Matter Yes after years of discrimination you are red hot madUNDERSTOODbut as a white guy and my children I am a worthless filthy scumYou have labelled me so quickly as some sort of bum while banging your drumhey as a white I am on your sideBut for fucking sake don’t stereotype me andContinue reading “Poetry Corner: :”Black Lives Matter””
Lone Star Texas Grill Celebrates National Margarita Day with its Frozen Mar-go Rita’s (Ontario Only),
See a press release below and enjoy some frozen Mar-Go-Ritas. Of course do not forget there are dining and other beverages available: Order LSTG for pickup: https://fajitastogo.com/orderdetails.html Food and Drink Menu: https://lonestartexasgrill.com/menus#drinks We want you to try all 3! Lone Star Texas Grill’s most popular signature margaritas have been made into mouth-watering frozen delights that come in 3 flavours:Continue reading “Lone Star Texas Grill Celebrates National Margarita Day with its Frozen Mar-go Rita’s (Ontario Only),”
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