Category Archives: Commentary

Opinion or analysis concerning whatever’s on my mind.

Strong Thoughts on the Internal Accusative

Posted on November 19, 2018 by JMN

From high office in these Untied [stet] States came yesterday a promise to soon have a “strong opinion” about something (the Khashoggi murder?). Well and proper. One breathes a bated breath. At last, an opinion is to be had. May … Continue reading →

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Santes Creus, Cistercian Monastery

Posted on November 19, 2018 by JMN

Eva, Eduard, Helena (10), Nuria (21) Are these Catalan grandchildren a manufactured figment from my internal dream factory, or are they real? Helena, the youngest, is a Cheshire cat that swallowed a Roman candle peeping from Puck’s pocket — I … Continue reading →

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Supper a la Catalana

Posted on November 19, 2018 by JMN

Before and after. JMN.

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Note from Reus 6:28

Posted on November 17, 2018 by JMN

Enjoyed a leisurely outdoor chamomile tea with my granddaughter at the Viena. The windows with awnings formerly housed a fine restaurant patronized by prosperous Catalan burghers and their families. The Fortuny Theater is next door, a venue for opera, ballet … Continue reading →

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Note from Reus 6:24

Posted on November 17, 2018 by JMN

General Prim monument, central Reus. JMN.

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Note from Reus 6:13

Posted on November 17, 2018 by JMN

Azalea in the central square. This small city in Catalonia is vibrant. Air temp is optimal — perhaps low sixties. Unusual rains for the area, I’m told. JMN.

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Posted on November 17, 2018 by JMN

An interesting flower in a central square of Reus, Spain. An azalea, my daughter says. JMN.

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Lyrics Again

Posted on November 8, 2018 by JMN

One of my playlists I call “aMix” is an eclectic selection of some 50 songs from various genres and periods. (There’s also a list called bMix.) This morning I heard Jacques Brel singing “Ne me quitte pas.” As the poignant … Continue reading →

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Since My Baby Left Me

Posted on November 6, 2018 by JMN

Since my baby left me, I’ve found a place to dwell, at the end of Lonely Street in Heartbreak Hotel. I get so lonely, baby. I get so lonely. I get so lonely I could die. Elvis sang those words … Continue reading →

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Imagine

Posted on November 6, 2018 by JMN
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