Planet “Caring”
Pepe Laguna. If an extraterrestrial were to appear today on Earth, it would inform its alien confreres of the existence of a strange race of beings who are obsessed about caring for its most fragile members. It would also communicate that on that diminutive blue planet which travels at full speed through the Milky Way it had detected frenetic activity around hospitals, homes for the elderly and supermarkets. It is a Planet of very peculiar beings who cover their faces with small masks and who, at the cyclical call of a satellite called the Moon, come out to their windows and balconies in order to applaud the work of those who care for others, an especially valued tribe judging by the amount of work they do and the unanimous recognition given to them by the rest. On the other hand, it might also happen that the Martian informant might write a dossier about a distant star in which a captive race was waging a battle without mercy against an invisible enemy. This would be a planet of peculiar beings, who at the cyclical call of a satellite called the Moon go to their windows and balconies to ward off fear and instill courage in one another. (more…)
This Train is Ours!
Francesc Mateu. On the track at the train station in Vic the weather was the usual winter cold. We climbed aboard the train and closed the doors behind us because it felt good inside. Since the train was starting from there, it was nearly empty. We sat scattered throughout the car waiting for the time of departure. We used the empty seats as places to leave our coats, bags and suitcases. It seemed like the trip would be really peaceful and agreeable. (more…)
