Yesterday the power went out in almost all of Spain and in much of Portugal. The day was extraordinary in many ways: thousands of people were stuck in elevators, on subways and on trains. Stoplights no longer worked leading to traffic gridlock in major cities. Banks closed and ATMs stopped working. The grocery stores that … Continue reading Lights Go Out in Spain
Author: Nancy B. Klein
A former journalist, magazine editor and public school teacher, now retired and focusing on spiritual enrichment through reading, writing, music, art and travel. Why not come along for the journey?
Hope for a Better Tomorrow
Hands Off Protests around the US On Friday I wrote a post about how the USA had lost its way and berated the 90 million Americans who hadn't bothered to vote in the last presidential election that gave us the worst president in my lifetime. However, after seeing photos and videos from the 1,400 "Hands … Continue reading Hope for a Better Tomorrow
USA Has Lost Its Way
The Statue of Liberty I bet you are really tired of reading about the current US President, just as I am. Since I have no respect for him, I will go without saying his name. But I bet you know who the Felon of The United States (FOTUS) is even if you are one of … Continue reading USA Has Lost Its Way
Three Authors Take on Being Lost
I am a member of the Torrevieja Writers' Circle in Spain and we have weekly prompts to encourage people to write something if they don't already have a topic in mind. This last week the prompt was simply the word "Lost." Here are three writers' takes on this topic for your reading pleasure. Photo by … Continue reading Three Authors Take on Being Lost
Mao: The Unknown Story
Really terrific and well researched book by Jung Chang and Jon Halliday about Mao Tse-Tung’s life and his impact on China. Indeed, the authors did ten years of research to produce the book, including interviews with people who were there for many events covered. The biggest shock I had while reading the book was how … Continue reading Mao: The Unknown Story
Is It Just Me Or Is It Getting Hot In Here?
Here’s a very interesting report on what is happening at US private companies with government contracts now that Trump has taken over. In the past week I have heard from friends in the US who work for private companies – some of which have government contracts. The situation is … Is It Just Me Or … Continue reading Is It Just Me Or Is It Getting Hot In Here?
Funny Of The Week
Here’s something to make you laugh. We all need that sometimes. I really don’t know what’s happening here. Answers, anyone? Funny Of The Week
Nonstop Chaos in USA
Do you need a break? From what? I need a break from the chaos of what is happening in the USA since Trump became president. Every day there is a new executive order that undoes the rights of different Americans. One day it is the rights of people born in the US with immigrant parents. … Continue reading Nonstop Chaos in USA
FAQs about Leaving US
Here is more helpful information for Americans thinking of leaving the US because of the current political climate. Okay. Let’s continue. I cannot tell you how many emails I got asking questions. Sorry for some of my delayed replies. I had a couple of appointments … FAQs
US Political Crisis Unfolding
Here’s some helpful information for Americans planning to leave the US because of the current political situation. Put a frog in boiling water and it will jump out immediately. Put a frog in a pot of cold water, then slowly turn up the heat. The frog will sit … Unfolding
US Author Nancy Klein in Spain 