Los Rojos de Ultramar- A Review

"the Reds of the Sea"

this is the translation of the title as i would put it. It has a simple meaning.

The book proved to be a interesting read, with much information on the post-civil war Spanish life. Not of those left in Spain. But of those that had to leave, who were on the loosing side of the war.

It intrigues us, to know how the loosing side survives. and i think this is what makes the book. its that interest to see how the rest of their lives are lived out.

the book is a bit repetitive in parts.
the author has a certain view of the world and he tries very hard to transmit these undertones to the reader with out just coming out and saying them, he gives the clues enough times to allow the reader to come to the conclusion.

though this repetitiveness should not dissuade anyone from reading the book,

on the contrary, its just one man's view of what happened,

and it should cause us all to look at other opinions

and that is what this book caused in me

a desire

a desire to know more about the war that in world history gets over shadowed by world war II.

a war that brought a dictator into a country over over 25 years.

a dictator that at the end of his life gave back the country to a monarchy

a country that now has pretty much undone as much as they can of his dictatorship

the book, as far as i know, only comes in Spanish,

and it was a great read to get me back into the language,

i recommend it.

things I want

There aren't many things on my: "I want this" list. But those that are have been a source of inspiration. I keep looking for affordable versions of these items that I like. Their original cost is just too much for me to spend.

The first, a french market basket. Gotta love it, for spur of the moment picnics, swimming in the river, reading and knitting in the park, an infinite array of possible things to carry in it and take to.

The second, a lovely long dress. I like this one because the colors are amazing, and the crossing across the front is fabulous. Being that i am only 5'2" i question myself on wanting to wear a long dress, but it can be done, it just needs to be the right one. I do have some weddings in the late spring so it will be a good occasion to wear it.
I love flats! i think that they are the best shoes ever brought into fashion. These combine the flats with the feel of gladiator sandals (which i also love). I keep hoping ill see some here locally. I mean, someone other than antropologie has to make them right? i guess i can dream.

What i like about these three items, is that i can combine them and they make a perfect ensemble.