Yes there are over 270 wineries and counting in Uruguay. Vines were first brought to the country by Basque immigrants. The signature grape of the country is the tannic Tannat. More Tannat is grown in Uruguay than anywhere in the world. God bless the so very adventuresome Liquor Control Board of Ontario for taking aContinue reading “Uruguayan Tannat!”
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Counterbalance Collective’s “Pineapple”
Perhaps the raciest of Counterbalance Collective’s efforts at short films. Ed (Scott Murray) and Jane (Leanne Noelle Smith) return home from a party with cupcakes celebrating some event. Innocent and sweet. It’s all rather normal for a young couple. Enjoyed the party and now time for sleep. Well Ed and Jane appear initially as happyContinue reading “Counterbalance Collective’s “Pineapple””
Just Like Me Meditation Practice
Is there someone in your life or for that matter in the world that is giving you some grief. It could be an employee at work, a friend that has turned annoying, an obnoxious relative or even a political figure. The Just like Me meditation practice attempts to bridge the hostility gap. If someone isContinue reading “Just Like Me Meditation Practice”
How to Grow Rich in Spite of the Pandemic: Part 1: Savings Up and Expenses Cut
I like to see what our neighbours in Quebec are thinking about the pandemic. In the March edition of the Quebec magazine L’acualité there is an article entitled “Comment Vieillir Riche Malgré La Pandémie” which we can translate into English as “How to Grow Rich in Spite of the Pandemic”. One part of the articleContinue reading “How to Grow Rich in Spite of the Pandemic: Part 1: Savings Up and Expenses Cut”
Mutantism on the March: Chapter 11 “All Goes Well in the Dinosaur World Until Their Extinction”
Chapter 11 “All Goes Well in the Dinosaur World Until Their Extinction” Adjustments to the above world particularly when Squid transformed himself from a squid like creature to a humanoid figure was quite agreeable. He concentrated all his efforts into upping the dancing skills of the dinosaurs. There were some initial difficulties encountered by SquidContinue reading “Mutantism on the March: Chapter 11 “All Goes Well in the Dinosaur World Until Their Extinction””
CALLEN SCHAUB aims to ease lockdown burden with new Colour Therapy Collections (Press Release)
Montreal-based artist Callen Schaub knows exactly how emotionally exhausting winter can be, especially with lockdowns in effect across the country. After reflecting on his mental wellness, Callen has set out to help others through the medium of his work. Every Friday at 5pm EST, Callen goes live on Instagram and TikTok with his new ColourContinue reading “CALLEN SCHAUB aims to ease lockdown burden with new Colour Therapy Collections (Press Release)”
Passage of the Day: William Thackeray’s “Vanity Fair”: Marriage
“And who on earth after the daily experience we have can question the probability of a gentleman marrying anybody. How many of the wise and learned have married their cooks? Did not Lord Eldon himself, the most prudent of men, make a runaway match? Were not Achilles and Ajax both in love with their servantContinue reading “Passage of the Day: William Thackeray’s “Vanity Fair”: Marriage”
Mutantism on the March: Chapter 10 “The Friendly Exile of Captain Squid”
Chapter 10 “The Friendly Exile of Captain Squid” As so the circus toured the oceans with Squid as its main attraction but a peculiar development shattered the harmony of his existence. He developed an enormous appetite causing him to devour huge quantities of food wherever the circus set up for a show. His voracious appetiteContinue reading “Mutantism on the March: Chapter 10 “The Friendly Exile of Captain Squid””
Mutantism on the March:Chapter 9 “And Willie Montenez’s Big Toe?”
Chapter 9 “And Willie Montenez’s Big Toe?” If you have being paying attention you will recall that when Willie Montenez’s capsule entered the earth’s atmosphere his toe was severed in an evilly programmed re-entry of the exile rocket of the Montenez family. That toe sank to the turbid waters of the Aegean Ocean while itsContinue reading “Mutantism on the March:Chapter 9 “And Willie Montenez’s Big Toe?””
Your government as the New Mafia?
Remember at one time running the numbers racket was illegalyet today governments control casinos and lotteriesbleeding dry and ruining lives through promotion of gambling addiction narcotics was a dirty wordbut cannabis in many jurisdictions is legalpromotion of weeda brave political deed? Alcohol was once a great sinbut into the government coffers tax revenue is overflowingContinue reading “Your government as the New Mafia?”
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