When I use “Pinkie” I am not referring to a socialist wine but rather the color of the 2022 Featherstone Pinot Grigio. Featherstone arguably makes Niagara’s best rosé but what can they do with Pinot Grigio? Aroma: Tangerine, peach, apricot and rose Turkish Delight. Palate: This is about as full bodied one could expect forContinue reading “RKS 2023 Wine: Featherstone’s Pinkie Pinot Grigio”
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RKS 2023 Wine: Stag’s Hollow 2022 Albariño: An Okie Panokie from Toronto With His Mouth Open
Should I feel a bit like Jed Clampett from the “Beverly Hillibillies” wandering about them infernal goings on in Hollywood when I see Stag’s Hollow Winery in the Okanagan bottling Albariño. I mean that grape is big in Spain and in Portugal’s Vinho Verde but in British Columbia? Hand picked, hand sorted and destemmed beforeContinue reading “RKS 2023 Wine: Stag’s Hollow 2022 Albariño: An Okie Panokie from Toronto With His Mouth Open”
“The Eternal Memory”: Powerful and Touching Documentary Against the Unwinnable Alzheimer’s: A Mandatory Watch
Years ago I worked as an orderly in a long care facility for seniors in Montreal. The money was good but it was shift work much of the time. 23:00 hours to 07:00 was the worst shift. However it helped finance university and provide for travel funds. There were many “spaced out” residents but inContinue reading ““The Eternal Memory”: Powerful and Touching Documentary Against the Unwinnable Alzheimer’s: A Mandatory Watch”
Memories of Dylan Stephen: A Westie Now in the Land Beyond: My Brilliant Downtown Career
There are country Westies, city Westies and suburban Westies. Well I was a midtown Toronto Westie and that’s just fine with me. I liked my backyard, trees, grass and squirrels to chase. Living in downtown cement where can a Westie pee? On hot cement. Gross. My moment of fame was marching in some parade calledContinue reading “Memories of Dylan Stephen: A Westie Now in the Land Beyond: My Brilliant Downtown Career”
RKS 2023 Wine: A Frappato From Planeta in Sicily: Looks Can Be Deceiving
A very light and transparent red. Hints at a light red. Aroma: Light indeed. Bright red cherry intertwined with mega raspberry tinged by wildfire smoke. Palate: Not exactly a hefty punch but the colour of the wine, light in this case, easily could lead you to a false assumption. While there is plenty of raspberryContinue reading “RKS 2023 Wine: A Frappato From Planeta in Sicily: Looks Can Be Deceiving”
Memories of Dylan Stephen: A Westie Now in the Land Beyond: The Cleaning Lady and My Sixth Sense
Many dogs it is thought have a sixth sense. Master Robert and Mistress Fotini were amazed how I knew at least half an hour prior to the arrival of our Cleaning Lady that she was coming. I’d start barking and making a ruckus by the front door every single time without fail. Why I neverContinue reading “Memories of Dylan Stephen: A Westie Now in the Land Beyond: The Cleaning Lady and My Sixth Sense”
Memories of Dylan Stephen: A Westie Now in the Land Beyond: The Terrible Itch!
West Highland Terriers have a reputation that is somewhat itchy! Some of us Westies are prone to skin problems. I won’t go into the details but suffice to say a little itch became a hot inflammation. Biting and chewing gave glorious but temporary relief but moments later the itch burned more. Poor me and TheContinue reading “Memories of Dylan Stephen: A Westie Now in the Land Beyond: The Terrible Itch!”
RKS 2023 Wine: Stag’s Hollow 2021 Dolcetto: The Little Sweet One?
Dolcetto from Italy’s Piedmont region is an easy drinking low acid wine well suited to every night fare which sure as heck beats our Liquor Control Board of Ontario’s description of certain wines as a “Friday night wine” which is code for a stinker! What has Stag’s Hollow done in the Okanagan to this sweetContinue reading “RKS 2023 Wine: Stag’s Hollow 2021 Dolcetto: The Little Sweet One?”
Memories of Dylan Stephen: A Westie Now in the Land Beyond: No More Black and White Squirrels!
West Highland Terriers are not hunting dogs but perhaps more a term I hate “ratters” or “earth dogs”. Our speciality are rodents. We are fierce diggers and burrowing in a hole will not save a rodent we are on the trail of. Here in Toronto there were rodents and yes I have seen rats andContinue reading “Memories of Dylan Stephen: A Westie Now in the Land Beyond: No More Black and White Squirrels!”
RKS Poetry: “Just the Death of a Dog”
Just the Death of a Dog? Just a dog you say?Just a dog 15 years by your sideMorning, afternoon and evening walks The click clack of nails on the floor rushing to greet youThe bark at the door “protecting” you from threats Warm greetings with wagging tail and kisses upon your return home An eternalContinue reading “RKS Poetry: “Just the Death of a Dog””
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