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History and politics are rich in Barcelona. Last week’s election was marked by low voter turnout and left Catalonia in essentially the same political configuration. That is to say, while Catalonia’s independence movement probably will control the regional government’s agenda, its voters remains split on the issue of regional independence. My Catalan friends tell meContinue reading “21 February 2021 – Sunday – #135”

Happy Valentine’s Day! Happy Election Day! Today Catalonia is having an election on the day of love. I hope that doesn’t mean the election is screwed. Lots more going on this weekend in Barcelona than elections and love. Brad reported seeing Marcel Marceau at the local Merkat. Well, someone who looked like Marcel Marceau. InContinue reading “14 February 2021 – Sunday – #134”

A couple of weeks ago, I reported that my friend M. was in self-imposed isolation after exposure to someone who subsequently tested positive for Covid-19. M. was sure he had Covid-19 because he spent two hours in a confined space with the other person, although the symptoms he reported to me were mild to non-existent.Continue reading “7 February 2021 – Sunday – #133”