Flying to New Delhi from Montreal is far better than the Delhi Belly flight from New Delhi to Montreal as with the latter Indian food seeks its revenge on those not used to it. Flatulence and the runs are the perfect storm for an unholy stench that not even the smell of eggplant curry couldContinue reading “The Penniless Pensioner: Misaligned, Maligned but Marvellous (The Final Version): Chapter 6: Juanita Joins Big Bopper and Buddy Holly”
Author Archives: Robert K Stephen (CSW)
RKS 2024 Film: “Resident Orca”
Southern Resident Killer Whales also known as Southern Resident Orca Whales are found in the Salish Sea in Washington and British Columbia. Presently there are 75 known South Resident Orca Whales facing extinction. In the 1960’s and 1970’s some 50 were captured and transported to “marine parks” including infant Orca, Lolita, as she was named,Continue reading “RKS 2024 Film: “Resident Orca””
RKS 2024 Wine: Chasing Rain Cabernet Sauvignon from Washington’s Red Mountain
With today’s climate change one can be hoping to chase the rain either towards or away from you! Which way is the chase going for Chasing Rain Cabernet Sauvignon? The Red Mountain AVA receives approximately 5 inches of rain annually. The winery’s website states, “Minimal rainfall, a dry climate and fast draining soil force moreContinue reading “RKS 2024 Wine: Chasing Rain Cabernet Sauvignon from Washington’s Red Mountain”
The Penniless Pensioner: Misaligned, Maligned but Marvellous (The Final Version):Chapter 5: Bye Bye Juanita and My Iraqi Sweetheart
Juanita Wallabong’s tour was wrapping up in North America with a final performance in Montreal at the Montreal Forum. We were enjoying a few glorious days off as this trip was about my education not simply music. I fell in love with Montreal as it was in North America but so un-American! I discovered FairmontContinue reading “The Penniless Pensioner: Misaligned, Maligned but Marvellous (The Final Version):Chapter 5: Bye Bye Juanita and My Iraqi Sweetheart”
RKS 2024 Wine: Agiorgitiko Greek Supermarket Champion
When travelling in Europe I usually visit supermarkets for various items particularly bottled water. Supermarket prices for cheese in Paris would reduce you to tears with just how inexpensive French cheese can be. Almost like a staple whereas here in Canada it is a luxury. I always look at wine prices too and in PortugalContinue reading “RKS 2024 Wine: Agiorgitiko Greek Supermarket Champion”
The Penniless Pensioner: Misaligned, Maligned but Marvelous (The Final Version): Chapter 4: My Displeasure with Wuhan Wet Market Publishing and Why the Term “Penniless Pensioner”
Excuse me for interrupting the flow of this modern disjunctivist autobiography but my publisher Wuhan Wet Market Publishing (WWMP) insists, and they have the contractual right to do so, that I not delve into significant details as to my name “Penniless Pensioner” in the early parts of the autobiography. My view dear reader is thatContinue reading “The Penniless Pensioner: Misaligned, Maligned but Marvelous (The Final Version): Chapter 4: My Displeasure with Wuhan Wet Market Publishing and Why the Term “Penniless Pensioner””
RKS 2024 Film: “The Gutter”: Full of Stereotypes and Lacking Originality
Walt (Shameik Moore), a man with few social or business skills, finds employment as general help at the dilapidated Alleycatz Bowling Alley. There he meets Skunk (Darcy Carden) on a bar stool a former female pro bowler and now a voracious consumer of beer, preferably warm for breakfast. A city building inspector gives bowling alleyContinue reading “RKS 2024 Film: “The Gutter”: Full of Stereotypes and Lacking Originality”
RKS 2024 Film: “Standing on the Shoulders of Kitties”: Trailer Park Boys Head Over the Pond
Bubbles’ (Mike Smith) new band “Bubbles and the Shitrockers” graduates to a provincial tour of veteran’s halls performing to handfuls of patrons in barrooms that also function as bingo halls. The Shitrockers unimpressive playlist of country-trucker music fails to generate a fan base. Then a big break playing for 100 inmates at a maximum-security penitentiaryContinue reading “RKS 2024 Film: “Standing on the Shoulders of Kitties”: Trailer Park Boys Head Over the Pond”
RKS 2024 Wine: L’Étoile a Miniscule Appellation in France’s Jura
A mere 75 acres are in the L’Étoile appellation. We try a Chardonnay from L’Étoile from La Maison du Vigneron. Aroma: Baked apple, pear, butterscotch, apricot and honey. Notes of tiring oak that has outstayed it welcome. Palate: Makes a statement of being a unique Chardonnay. Discrete acidity. Burly yet retaining some creaminess. Full bodiedContinue reading “RKS 2024 Wine: L’Étoile a Miniscule Appellation in France’s Jura”
RKS 2024 Film: “Moon Under Water” (Short): Dementia and the Dance of Agonized Oppression
Jack (Tom Heyes) minds his dementia ridden uncle, Glenn (Lalor Roddy) who had taken Jack in after the death of his mother. The tables are turned as it is Jack’s choice to mind Glenn. It is a grind of a job and Jack’s dancing which opens the short is one of pain and oppression almostContinue reading “RKS 2024 Film: “Moon Under Water” (Short): Dementia and the Dance of Agonized Oppression”
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