“It was a strange story of a mysterious, in many respects barely credible relationship between a demented old man and his little granddaughter, who had fathomed him out thoroughly, mature beyond her years in the comprehension of what to other children, living in more stable and comfortable conditions, would remain a closed book till aContinue reading “RKS Literature: The Dark Underbelly of St. Petersburg (Dostoevsky)”
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RKS Literature: The Lost Soul of Russians (Dostoevsky)
“He was getting steadily more drunk and maudlin. Masloboyev had always been a fine fellow, level-headed but rather too clever by half; sly, astute, devious and a scallywag from his school days, but deep down quite a softie-a lost soul. There are many amongst the Russians. They’re often endowed with considerable talent, but somehow theyContinue reading “RKS Literature: The Lost Soul of Russians (Dostoevsky)”
RKS 2023 Wine: Reflections of a Three Breasted Wine Reviewer on Mayhem 2022 Sparkling White in a Can!
Mayhem, a top rate Okanagan wine producer, suggests in its technical sheet for its 2022 sparkling white that it pairs well with picnics, golf, boating and best friends. Being a golfer since the age of six and having worked as a golf Marshall I have some great stories to share. I was hit in theContinue reading “RKS 2023 Wine: Reflections of a Three Breasted Wine Reviewer on Mayhem 2022 Sparkling White in a Can!”
RKS 2023 Wine: Minimize the Danger with Mayhem 2022 Sparkling Rosé
The technical sheet provided to me by Mayhem describing their canned 2022 Sparkling Rosé states, “Floats down the channel, boating, gardening, or a good round of golf.” It so happens a Father’s Day a few years ago I had returned from a round of golf to prepare a BBQ. What better way to start theContinue reading “RKS 2023 Wine: Minimize the Danger with Mayhem 2022 Sparkling Rosé”
RKS 2023 Wine: The Dual Personality of Canadian Rieslings and Mayhem’s 2022 Riesling Amid It!
Yes I struggle mightily with Ontario Riesling. It can make some absolutely remarkable sparkling wine but as a still table wine it is frequently overly dry and unpleasant to drink reminding me of early season grapefruit. I haven’t had a boatload of British Columbia Rieslings for two reasons. Here in Ontario we have a terribleContinue reading “RKS 2023 Wine: The Dual Personality of Canadian Rieslings and Mayhem’s 2022 Riesling Amid It!”
RKS 2023 Film: “Afire” (Roter Himmel)
The flies buzzing about during the film, the squealing wild pigs, the sky on fire, crispy burnt bodies Pompeii style and repeated helicopters flying overhead had me thinking of “Apocalypse Now” and “Lord of the Flies” and of course of the wildfires burning in abundance here in Canada. Director Christian Petzold, please forgive my metaphoricalContinue reading “RKS 2023 Film: “Afire” (Roter Himmel)”
RKS 2023 Film: “What Ever Happened to Jonny Faith”
I am uncertain what genre this 24.5-minute film should be slotted in. Most likely cornball. But if the genre is right there is overly cheesy cornball and there is fun cornball. This film is loads of fun with a mighty satirical streak running through it. Jonny Faith (Frank Noon) was a massively popular 1980’s countryContinue reading “RKS 2023 Film: “What Ever Happened to Jonny Faith””
RKS Literature: The World Through the Eyes of a Child
“For it is good to have seen something of the world with childish eyes, disinterestedly and uncritically, observing not what is useful or beautiful and interesting, but only such things as, to a being less than four feet high and having no knowledge of life or art, seem immediately significant. It is the beggars, itContinue reading “RKS Literature: The World Through the Eyes of a Child”
RKS Literature: Affection and Humour
“Affections are not impaired by being tempered with a touch of benevolent laughter. Indeed, I would almost be prepared to risk a generalization and say that all true affections are tempered with laughter. For affection implies intimacy: and one cannot be intimate with another human being without discovering something to laugh at in his orContinue reading “RKS Literature: Affection and Humour”
RKS 2023 Wine: Mayhem 2022 Pinot Gris to the Rescue?
There is an abundance of very sad Pinot Grigio out in wine world. One big seller that has me puzzled is Santa Margherita from Italy. I find it made from overcropped grapes imparting a diffuse and insipid character. It flies off the shelf in Canada. It has frightened me “off” Pinot Grigio. Will the MayhemContinue reading “RKS 2023 Wine: Mayhem 2022 Pinot Gris to the Rescue?”
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