“But, by the time one has become an incitement, not very much is left in one’s power. It is not a matter merely of walking straight, eyes straight ahead. No, one’s eyes must be everywhere at once-without seeming to be, without seeming to move; one must be ready for the rock, the fist, the suddenContinue reading “RKS Literature: Avoiding an Incitement for a Racist Riot (James Baldwin)”
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RKS 2025 Greek Film: “Stelios”: Yet Another Shining Example of Greek Cinema
“Stelios” is yet another example of why widely ignored Greek cinema should be no longer ignored by filmgoers. It is an epic film marking the rise of legendary Greek singer Stelios Kazantzidis (Christos Mastoras) from abject poverty in an Athenian refugee camp into Greece’s most beloved singer. “Big Stelios”, affectionately referred to in his nativeContinue reading “RKS 2025 Greek Film: “Stelios”: Yet Another Shining Example of Greek Cinema”
RKS Literature: What to Expect at the Italian Frontier (James Baldwin)
“And then, abruptly one is at the Italian frontier. They seem extremely surprised, but, on the whole, delighted that you decided to drop by. Between extravagant offers of extravagant dinners, and impassioned questions as to what drove you from your part of the world, they are perfectly willing to glance at your passport and stampContinue reading “RKS Literature: What to Expect at the Italian Frontier (James Baldwin)”
RKS Health: The Great Hernia Adventure: Post Surgical Mindfulness
Being certified in mindfulness from both the University of Toronto and the University of Leiden I might venture to say I have both a North American and European perspective of mindfulness. Being frank there are some flaky elements to mindfulness but some concepts should (or could) be applied to your hernia adventure. There is moreContinue reading “RKS Health: The Great Hernia Adventure: Post Surgical Mindfulness”
RKS 2025 Hotel Review: Eurostars Monte Tauro, Taormina, Sicily
The Eurostars Monte Tauro is a beacon of excellence for brutalist architecture strongly and creatively favouring concrete matching the rocky cliff it is carved into. A socialist twist to the Yugo brutalist architecture; Your balcony offers no privacy. You may be forced to converse with your fellow proletarians! Unroll your patio awning to avoid birdContinue reading “RKS 2025 Hotel Review: Eurostars Monte Tauro, Taormina, Sicily”
RKS 2025 Wine: A Nero D’Avola From Sicily: Coste a Preola
Aroma: Brooding yet concentrated black cherry and blackberry. Lesser notes of cactus pear and dark chocolate. Palate: Peppery blackberry with saline influences. Tart with some fine acidity (or spiciness if you prefer that term) lending itself more for food than sipping. Tannins build in intensity with a brackish short finish. Personality: A lean Nero D’AvolaContinue reading “RKS 2025 Wine: A Nero D’Avola From Sicily: Coste a Preola”
RKS 2025 CANADIAN Wine: CREW 2018 Grand CREW from the Land Beyond
There is some mighty fine wine being produced in the Lake Erie North Shore appellation in Ontario which the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) habitually ignores except for its tokenism in its inventory. Disservice to Ontario vintners and to residents of Ontario. As far as the LCBO treats Lake Erie North Shore it isContinue reading “RKS 2025 CANADIAN Wine: CREW 2018 Grand CREW from the Land Beyond”
(Poetry Break): It is Rude to Mock Those with Dementia
We must not mock those suffering from dementiaI caught a clip of some comedian hawking virtual cards about the orange toadHad a great laugh about the mocking of a twit specializing in bankruptcy and failed coupslike a kamikaze pilot taking out the enemythensomeone told me this was not a jokeNot a Saturday Night Live SkitbutContinue reading “(Poetry Break): It is Rude to Mock Those with Dementia”
RKS 2025 CANADIAN Wine: A Canadian Pinot Noir Hanging with the Best of Them
Henry of Pelham in Niagara, Ontario can be relied on for consistency and quality. HP is one of the few wineries mastering Baco Noir the Heartbreak Grape in terms of results. We try a CANADIAN Pinot Noir frequently referred to as a Heartbreak Grape but my vote in that regard may be swayed to BacoContinue reading “RKS 2025 CANADIAN Wine: A Canadian Pinot Noir Hanging with the Best of Them”
Press Release: Caravans of Migrant Americans Head to Canadian Border Crossings
2February2025: Spoof News Services: Toronto Thousands of Americans are flooding to the Canadian border waving state flags and chanting, “Gotta get out now or we’ll be a POW!” Unlike Central American caravans that have lately been repelled by tear gas and machine gun bullets at the United States- Mexican border by patriots Canadians have metContinue reading “Press Release: Caravans of Migrant Americans Head to Canadian Border Crossings”
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