Tag: Gabriel García Márquez
“Another me exists”
This passage [which I have edited] by Gabriel García Márquez was written well before the advent of social media, but seems remarkably prescient: From time to time I become aware that … Continue reading “Another me exists”
The gardener of Finca Vigia
This is from t h e s c a n d a l o f t h e c e n t u r y by Gabriel García Márquez:
“Mother, I’ve seen an angel”
This is from t h e s c a n d a l o f t h e c e n t u r y by Gabriel García Márquez:
María of My Heart
This is from t h e s c a n d a l o f t h e c e n t u r y by Gabriel García Márquez: Many … Continue reading María of My Heart
the scandal of the century [and other writings]
I am currently reading these stories by Gabriel García Márquez: The Editor’s note to this book of stories begins: Gabriel García Márquez called journalism “the best job in the world” and he … Continue reading the scandal of the century [and other writings]
The Scottish Pharmacist
In an antique shop in Grantown in Spey I came across a 1978 edition of ‘The Scottish Pharmacist’. Some of the articles made me laugh out loud but also led … Continue reading The Scottish Pharmacist
Aracataca
My son Andrew is currently exploring . Yesterday he visited Aracataca the birthplace of Gabriel García Márquez, which is widely recognized as the model for the mythical “Macondo”. Andrew sent … Continue reading Aracataca