“It was one of those Russian kisses, the sort that are exchanged in that vast, soulful land at high Christmas feasts, as a token and a seal of love. But even as we record this kiss exchanged between a notoriously ‘subtle’ young man and a charming, slinking, and still equally young woman, we cannot helpContinue reading “RKS Literature: The Russian Kiss”
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RKS 2023 Wines: An Aussie Barossa Blast?
Barossa Valley wines are seldom tame. Most often they are concentrated and bold and every once and awhile can be most enjoyable. But isn’t that true of most wines. Different wines constantly rotated should be the name of the game unless you are stuck in a rut and happy as a pig in mud withContinue reading “RKS 2023 Wines: An Aussie Barossa Blast?”
RKS 2023 Wines: Zealie Pinot Noir: A Friendly Giant!
There is much high-quality Pinot Noir emanating from New Zealand but as usual here in Ontario we see very little of it. As we have in British Columbia and in Ontario some very decent Pinot Noir we needn’t cry too much. But on occasion why not dip our feet in a different pond and weContinue reading “RKS 2023 Wines: Zealie Pinot Noir: A Friendly Giant!”
RKS 2023 Film: “Scrap”: The Anatomy of a FU
“Scrap” can be interpreted as the anatomy of a FU. But its awfully hard to pinpoint where the bad luck started that sparked the FU or are there innate personal characteristics that create a FU irrespective of a trigger? Poor Beth (Vivian Kerr) is in a downward spiral perhaps commencing with the loss of herContinue reading “RKS 2023 Film: “Scrap”: The Anatomy of a FU”
RKS Literature: Meeting Death
“I know death. I’m one of his old employees. He’s overrated believe me. I can assure you there’s almost nothing to him. The drudgeries that do on occasion precede death can hardly be credited to him, since they just prove that someone is alive and kicking and may lead back to life and health. ButContinue reading “RKS Literature: Meeting Death”
RKS 2023 Film: “Colorblind”: Can a Racist be Reformed?
Racism has been with us for time immemorial. Can a racist ever be reformed? Can “Colorblind” convince you one way or the other. Canadian director Mostafa Keshvari has impressed me with his “Corona” (2020) and “Unmasked” (2018) both of which are seared with intense and emotionally charged dialogue and themes. “Colorblind” represents a sudden tackContinue reading “RKS 2023 Film: “Colorblind”: Can a Racist be Reformed?”
RKS Literature: Schools as Coercion?
“The masses had long since learned that for the education and discipline needed in the battle against the decaying bourgeoisie they should look elsewhere than to coercive schools imposed by the authorities; and by now every idiot knew that the school system developed by the cloisters of the Middle Ages was as anachronistic and absurdContinue reading “RKS Literature: Schools as Coercion?”
RKS 2023 Wines: Matetic from Chile: Glamping and Wine!
Having attended the first annual Wine and Travel Week in Porto with a side trip to Pico Island in late February I had the opportunity to chat with a representative of Chilean winery Matetic as they had a booth as an exhibitor in the Alfândega in Porto. We didn’t talk wine but rather accommodations availableContinue reading “RKS 2023 Wines: Matetic from Chile: Glamping and Wine!”
RKS Literature: Not So True to His Stated Beliefs!
“Well he said a great many things about money, the soul of the sate, as he put it, and spoke out against property, because it’s thievery, and against capitalist wealth in general, which he said, I believe, was fuel for the fires of hell-at least if I’m mistaken that’s how he put it-and sang theContinue reading “RKS Literature: Not So True to His Stated Beliefs!”
RKS 2023 Wines: Alentejo Next Time?
I was in Porto at the end of February for Wine and Travel Week. Then after three days it was off to the Azores. I have never been to the Azores so I do not regret my decision. I had the choice of several wine regions Alentejo being one of them but I have visitedContinue reading “RKS 2023 Wines: Alentejo Next Time?”
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