“She suddenly remembered that hectic party and the first glimpse she had of Nicholas, looking miserable because old Mme Essini was talking to him t very close quarters and giggling girlishly. Nicolas was pressed up against the bar, with no hope of escape. The scene had amused her at first, then she had looked atContinue reading “RKS Literature: The Gigolo at the Cattle Fair (Françoise Sagan)”
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RKS Literature: Self Esteem of the Gigolo (Françoise Sagan)
“Not that she respected him more than the others: she kept him completely, dressed him, gave him expensive presents which he didn’t throw back in her face. He never went in for those stupid, boorish ploys the others indulged in, those sulky moods when they wanted something or felt they were the injured party inContinue reading “RKS Literature: Self Esteem of the Gigolo (Françoise Sagan)”
RKS Literature: Indifference to Reality as One Principal Characteristic of Nationalist Thought (George Orwell)
“Actions are held to be good or bad, not on their own merits, but according to who does them, and there is almost no kind of outrage-torture, the use of hostages, forced labour, mass deportations, imprisonment without trial, forgery, assassination, the bombing of civilians-which does not change its moral character when it is committed byContinue reading “RKS Literature: Indifference to Reality as One Principal Characteristic of Nationalist Thought (George Orwell)”
RKS Literature: Obsession as One Principal Characteristic of Nationalist Thought (George Orwell)
“As nearly as possible, no nationalist ever thinks, talks, or writes about anything except the superiority of his own power unit. It is difficult if not impossible for any nationalist to conceal his allegiance. The smallest slur upon his own unit, or any implied praise of a rival organization, fills him with uneasiness which heContinue reading “RKS Literature: Obsession as One Principal Characteristic of Nationalist Thought (George Orwell)”
RKS Poetry Anthology (All We Get Are The Coffee Grinds): “Somewhere in the Amazonian Basin”
Somewhere in the Amazonian Basin Nine-hundred-dollar shoes Certainly not from factory 961in the PRC Adorn the religious spreader Words as thick as peanut butter Sticky Difficult for the anyone to digest Bring God to the dispossessed Amazonian indigenous in some squalid drug and crime ridden town The great resurrection of Elmer Gantry Gathering souls inContinue reading “RKS Poetry Anthology (All We Get Are The Coffee Grinds): “Somewhere in the Amazonian Basin””
RKS Literature: The Distinction Between Nationalism and Patriotism (George Orwell)
“By “patriotism” I mean a devotion to a particular place and a particular way of life, which one believes to be the best place in the world but has no wish to force upon other people. Patriotism by its very nature is defensive, both militarily and culturally. Nationalism, on the other hand, is inseparable fromContinue reading “RKS Literature: The Distinction Between Nationalism and Patriotism (George Orwell)”
RKS Literature: International Sports Mimics Warfare (George Orwell)
“At the international level sport is frankly mimic warfare but the significant thing is not the behaviour of the players but the attitude of the spectators and behind the spectators, of the nations who work themselves into furies over these absurd contests, and seriously believe-at any rate for short periods- that running, jumping and kickingContinue reading “RKS Literature: International Sports Mimics Warfare (George Orwell)”
“Lost in Puppydom: Rory Dylan Stephen’s Puppydom”: “FROM THE WHITE ROCKET TO THE WHITE TURTLE”
FROM THE WHITE ROCKET TO THE WHITE TURTLE Bob has noted my speed when chasing squirrels. I can run like the wind and have great dexterity. My winter walks were always brisk and we could always get from A to B Lickety Split. Now our walks have slowed down. The snow is shrinking exposing wonderfulContinue reading ““Lost in Puppydom: Rory Dylan Stephen’s Puppydom”: “FROM THE WHITE ROCKET TO THE WHITE TURTLE””
RKS Poetry Anthology: “The Attraction of High Fashion”
The Attraction of High Fashion Beautiful people Beautiful bodies Beautiful faces Anorexia inspiration! Old rich vampirish geezers google-eyed fixated on the runway Being and watching the sirloin cuts of life But another photograph away but For now Clicking and whirring Anemic furiousity All for the new fall line Fabricating the New Lifestyle For all toContinue reading “RKS Poetry Anthology: “The Attraction of High Fashion””
RKS Literature: International Sports and an Orgy of Hatred (George Orwell)
“I am always amazed when I hear people saying that sport creates goodwill between nations, and that if only the common peoples of the world could meet one another at football or cricket, they would have no inclination to meet on the battlefield. Even if one didn’t know from concrete examples (the 1936 Olympic Games,Continue reading “RKS Literature: International Sports and an Orgy of Hatred (George Orwell)”
A Bird's Eye View of Fashion, Food, Travel, Culture, Beverage and Curiosity 