Perpetual Lockdown Yes today another extension of lockdown for 4 public health regions in Ontarioincluding Torontoof course with deference to the whomever they may be Ontario Public Health Tablean imprisoning health fablefor politicians running under the public accountability gableyou have put us under a for the good of the public fableruinous public health adviceto theContinue reading “Poetry Corner: “Perpetual Lockdown””
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Australian White Wines Speak!
Our first is a Marsanne from Tahbilk. Yes you see it occasionally as a single varietal in Australia but you also see it blended with Rousanne. On the nose apricot, peach, mango with some very sweet white grapefruit. On the palate Portuguese custard tart, canned pineapple, jasmine tea and apricot nectar. Light on the acidsContinue reading “Australian White Wines Speak!”
“Mutantism on the March”: Chapter 4 “The Tragic Exile”
Chapter 4 “The Tragic Exile” Albo Jiber had once sat in the Legislative Assembly of Zortixia. He was known to be extremely intelligent but with ambition bordering on dangerous. His career as a Zortixian Legislative Assembly member came crashing down as he was implicated in several illegal land deals resulting in his expulsion from theContinue reading ““Mutantism on the March”: Chapter 4 “The Tragic Exile””
“Violation”: A Canadian Gem?
I have watched this film twice and it took the second view to say this Canadian film is a gem. Personally, I would advise you to watch it more than once. It is one of those films that beg for interpretation. The elements to keep an eye and mind on could be sexual assault, PTSD,Continue reading ““Violation”: A Canadian Gem?”
Tara Brach’s “Radical Acceptance: Embracing Your Heart with The Life of a Buddha” (the importance of a pause)
“Pausing interrupts entrenched patterns of interaction. When the downward spiral of judging and misunderstanding is stopped even for a brief time, it becomes possible to recognize the unconscious beliefs and feelings that lie behind the problem. Such insight naturally leads to making wiser choices. We learn Radical Acceptance by practicing pausing again and again. AtContinue reading “Tara Brach’s “Radical Acceptance: Embracing Your Heart with The Life of a Buddha” (the importance of a pause)”
Passage of the Day: From Timothy Findley’s “Famous Last Words”
Timothy Findley (1930-2002) remains one of Canada’s best- and well-known authors. “Famous Last Words” was published in 1981. It is fair to say it is an espionage novel where Wallis Simpson is a willing pawn of the Nazis. “ ‘The War’- like any other war-will come and go and be parenthesized by dates in historyContinue reading “Passage of the Day: From Timothy Findley’s “Famous Last Words””
“Mutantism on the March”: Chapter 3 “The Federation”
Chapter 3 “The Federation” Zortixia had been the leader of the Federation. It had built itself up from the ground after a series of devastating nuclear attacks during The Great Nuclear Battle. Only a fraction of its population survived and they voted to create a peaceful and pacifist society. It was the first planet inContinue reading ““Mutantism on the March”: Chapter 3 “The Federation””
Tara Brach’s “Radical Acceptance: Embracing Your Heart with The Life of a Buddha”; Importance of the Pause
Tara Brach, psychotherapist and meditation teacher tells us in her book the importance of a pause. “Learning to pause is the first step in the practice of Radical Acceptance. A pause is a suspension of activity, a time of temporary disengagement when we are no longer moving towards any goal.” “A pause is, by nature,Continue reading “Tara Brach’s “Radical Acceptance: Embracing Your Heart with The Life of a Buddha”; Importance of the Pause”
Revry Celebrates Women’s History Month with free female queer content
WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH ON REVRY Revry Celebrates Women All Month Long With Films, Series, and Music Videos. Los Angeles, CA – Feb. 17, 2021 – Revry celebrates Women’s History Month with an entire March calendar highlighting incredible female Queer content made by and for the community. “Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day is such an important time atContinue reading “Revry Celebrates Women’s History Month with free female queer content”
“Mutantism on the March”: Chapter 2 “The Opposite Party”
Chapter 2 “The Opposite Party” Why the Opposite Party had gained so much strength in Zortixia might be simply a desire for change from a society so long steeped in peace, tranquility and democracy. The Opposite Party fomented hostilities and hate which they secretly propagandized. Their lies and slander were so unbelievable many believed inContinue reading ““Mutantism on the March”: Chapter 2 “The Opposite Party””
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