“Mutantism on the March” :Chapter 56 “Not Everyone Likes Squid: Dora Birdbrain Speaks Her Mind”

Predictably Squid had not been invited to speak with any of the “well known and respectable charities” for fear he would attack their wealthy patrons or corporations who continually harassed employees into contributing to the charity of the day favoured by their senior management teams. His views on American imperialism would not be appreciated dueContinue reading ““Mutantism on the March” :Chapter 56 “Not Everyone Likes Squid: Dora Birdbrain Speaks Her Mind””

Poetry Break: “Do I Need Your Permission to Piss Politicians?”

Do I Need your Permission to Piss Politicians? You scold us you politico hypocrites for gathering as humansthen you threaten to fine uswe don’t follow your undemocratic orders under the guise of emergency orders for the public interestthe interest you fucked up knowing full well the warning of SARS and recommendations madeno surprise as youContinue reading “Poetry Break: “Do I Need Your Permission to Piss Politicians?””

A Couple of Portuguese Reds: Never Ending Quality?

The first one is a Terra Lenta Premium 2018 from the Alentejano region in Portugal. It is a blend of Trincanderia, Aragonez and one of my favourite blenders Alicante Bouschet. On the nose concentrated black cherry with some blackberry and blueberry. There is a bit of red plum and the tiniest bit of cinnamon. NotContinue reading “A Couple of Portuguese Reds: Never Ending Quality?”

Florida puts brakes on COVID intrusions: Is there a time and place for ending government by emergency order?

Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Landmark Legislation to Ban Vaccine Passports and Stem Government Overreach On May 3, 2021, in News Releases, by Staff St. Petersburg, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by local legislators and small business owners in St. Petersburg where he signed Senate Bill (SB) 2006, landmark legislation aimed at stemming the tideContinue reading “Florida puts brakes on COVID intrusions: Is there a time and place for ending government by emergency order?”

“The Doll”: Iran’s Progressive Morals on Display: Toronto Hot Docs

In today’s “progressive” Iran a 35-year-old father Alireza who considers himself a “enlightened traditionalist” considers marrying off his 14-year-old grade 9 daughter Asal to Soroush a medical student in university. If it wasn’t so sad and disgraceful it might be a comedy. As we hear from various relatives about the pros and cons of theContinue reading ““The Doll”: Iran’s Progressive Morals on Display: Toronto Hot Docs”

“Mutantism on the March” :Chapter 55 “Bertie Foonbean and Squid Converse”

The ice began to melt after a couple of Moleson Export beers. They ate a sumptuous meal of lamb that the Greek Gods had provided and some wine sent from Bacchus. After their meal and the dishes had been cleaned they retired to the study for brandy and cigars. Bertie initiated the conversation after lightingContinue reading ““Mutantism on the March” :Chapter 55 “Bertie Foonbean and Squid Converse””

“Mutantism on the March”: Chapter 54 “The Greek Gods Catch up with Squid”

After Squid’s brief address to the McSwill University students a strangely attired man wearing some ancient Greek garb walked up to Squid stating he had urgent business to discuss with him. Passing the awestruck audience Squid and the man headed up to his cave deep in Mount Royal. The man spoke, “I am from theContinue reading ““Mutantism on the March”: Chapter 54 “The Greek Gods Catch up with Squid””

“Ostrov – Lost Island”: Misery and the New Tsardom: Toronto Hot Docs

The Russians have perfected the art over the last hundred years of criticizing authoritarian power through allegory in literature and poetry. Sometimes they get away with it but sometimes with novels from Solzhenitsyn like “Cancer Ward” or “One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich” it goes too far for the authorities to tolerate. InContinue reading ““Ostrov – Lost Island”: Misery and the New Tsardom: Toronto Hot Docs”

Canada’s Approach of Vaccinations May Be Misguided: The 4 Month Wait For the Second COVID Vaccination May Be Dangerous for Your Health!

IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON PRESS RELEASE  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 15:00 UK Time / 10:00 US ET ? Friday 30 April, 2021 Prior SARS-CoV-2 infection rescues B and T cell responses to variants after first vaccine dose A single dose of vaccine boosts protection against SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus variants, but only in those with previous COVID-19, a studyContinue reading “Canada’s Approach of Vaccinations May Be Misguided: The 4 Month Wait For the Second COVID Vaccination May Be Dangerous for Your Health!”

“Mutantism on the March” :Chapter 53 “Squid Stirs Up Shit At McSwill University in Montreal”

Squid had many McSwill students offer to assist in establishing a Quebec mutant movement. Amongst the progressives Squid was seen as an inspirational figure. The establishment did not share the enthusiasm. The McSwill Board of Governors, pinnacles of capitalistic success, were wary of this new voice. The complete male composed Board had heavily invested theirContinue reading ““Mutantism on the March” :Chapter 53 “Squid Stirs Up Shit At McSwill University in Montreal””