I had mentioned I was awarded the Claire and Warren Quimby Scholarship for Third World Disadvantaged Urchins to McGill University. I was undecided as to what programme and what degree I should enroll in. My teachers at King’s School for Young Men in Bombay strongly recommended I obtain an arts degree to broaden my mindContinue reading “The Penniless Pensioner: Misaligned, Maligned but Marvellous (The Final Version): Chapter 11: What Courses Do I Take at McGill University?”
Author Archives: Robert K Stephen (CSW)
RKS 2024 Wine: Four Vines Old Vine Zinfandel: Of Water and Wine
President Elect Donald Trump may have dazzled his MAGA base with tough guy protectionism promising a 25% tariff on all Canadian products entering the United States. Seems of late he has admitted this may lead to an increased cost of living for Americans. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau quickly scampered down to Mar-a-Lago to persuadeContinue reading “RKS 2024 Wine: Four Vines Old Vine Zinfandel: Of Water and Wine”
RKS 2024 Film: “Deaner’ 89”: Satire? Comedy? Socially Relevant?
Dean Murdoch (Paul Spence) known as “Deaner” finally after enduring many “shit bands” achieves stardom in 1989 and has moved into his mansion where he shares his story. Dean and his sister Jen (Star Slade) are adopted and advised of their Indigenous heritage late in their teens by their mother telling them the government toldContinue reading “RKS 2024 Film: “Deaner’ 89”: Satire? Comedy? Socially Relevant?”
The Penniless Pensioner: Misaligned, Maligned but Marvellous (The Final Version) : Chapter 10: More Editorial Interference from Wuhan Wet Market Publishing: What I Don’t Like About Canadians
I am attempting to write my biography here collaborating with the renowned journalist Robert K. Stephen but yet again Wuhan Wet Market Publishing is interfering with my creative process. I received a call from senior editor Natasha Polehead demanding I should refrain from comparing Canadians to Indians, Brits and Americans as I will alienate someContinue reading “The Penniless Pensioner: Misaligned, Maligned but Marvellous (The Final Version) : Chapter 10: More Editorial Interference from Wuhan Wet Market Publishing: What I Don’t Like About Canadians”
The Penniless Pensioner: Misaligned, Maligned but Marvellous (The Final Version): Chapter 9: What I Like About Canadians! : Calm and Quiet
Halfway into my first term at Montreal’s McGill University I began to appreciate the Canadian character. What do I like most about Canadians? As you may recall I went on a farewell tour with my mom Juanita Billabong performing in many urban venues in the United States so I have a focal point to compareContinue reading “The Penniless Pensioner: Misaligned, Maligned but Marvellous (The Final Version): Chapter 9: What I Like About Canadians! : Calm and Quiet”
The Penniless Pensioner: Misaligned, Maligned but Marvellous (The Final Version):Chapter 8: Minah My 140 Kilo Sweetheart
You may recall my initial infatuation with Minah my little hummingbird and tabbouleh slinging sweetheart in Montreal. I had been accepted to McGill University in Montreal with a full Claire and Warren Quimby Scholarship for Third World Disadvantaged Urchins. I didn’t need the tuition money but seeing the bastards the First World can produce, particularlyContinue reading “The Penniless Pensioner: Misaligned, Maligned but Marvellous (The Final Version):Chapter 8: Minah My 140 Kilo Sweetheart”
RKS 2024 Wine: Croatian Plavac Mali
At one time it was thought Plavac Mali was Zinfandel but at best Plavac Mali and Zinfandel may have shared some ancestral grape heritage. It is my go-to red in Croatia and has its most extensive planting on Croatia’s stunning Dalmatian coast. Two or three times a year Torontonians see some Plavic Mali on ourContinue reading “RKS 2024 Wine: Croatian Plavac Mali”
The Penniless Pensioner: Misaligned, Maligned But Marvellous (The Final Version):Chapter 7: That Bastard in Montreal Murdered My Mom Juanita!
I was somewhat riled by several visits the American Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Chief of the Bombay Police Inspector Suri Saleem paid to me. Did my mother have any enemies I was aware of they repeatedly queried. I knew of no enemies. They returned to ask me if I had any enemies. Me!Continue reading “The Penniless Pensioner: Misaligned, Maligned But Marvellous (The Final Version):Chapter 7: That Bastard in Montreal Murdered My Mom Juanita!”
RKS 2024 Film: “Fairy Creek”: Not One Big Happy Family
In August 2020 opposition to logging old growth forests in British Columbia’s South Vancouver Island’s Fairy Creek’s 1183 hectares gained momentum. Old growth forests were dwindling in British Columbia and Fairy Creek was unique as a fully intact valley of old growth trees with its own complex biodiversity. Teal Jones Group had legal rights toContinue reading “RKS 2024 Film: “Fairy Creek”: Not One Big Happy Family”
Press Release: Trans Canada Air to Charge Passengers for Bathroom Use
Toronto: 4December2024: Spoof Wire Services Canada’s greediest and most detested air carrier announced yet another extra fee payable by all passengers except for those in its Big Wig Class which will kick in beginning 1January2025. All non-Big Wig Class passengers will be required to pay a $10 “Privilege Fee” to access all WC’s onboard. ForContinue reading “Press Release: Trans Canada Air to Charge Passengers for Bathroom Use”
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