Chronicles of the Virus Day 35. Music and Politicians.

I have a song that's rolling through my head. It's a song that talks of how we view money, of hope, and of awaiting the end of all this so we can use that money for the simple things that help make life fun. Of course, it's a jingle, and of course, it's from a commerical for a bank. 

The singer, Elena Iturrieta, artistically known as ELE, has just two albums. I've been listening to some of her songs on YouTube, and she's good. She's a singer, songwriter, and pianist, and sings both in English and Spanish. I like it when publicity leads you to discover new things, and to feel curious about something that has nothing to do with what is being publicized. Like the Damm beer commercial last year, highlighting the plight of the Mediterranean Sea. Those commercials don't lead me to buy what is being publicized (the bank in the commercial is just another bank and won't care about your problems), but I admire the creativity employed. 

In general, the population is taking things in stride. Those that have suffered through the disease or lost loved ones they cannot mourn as in normal times, are the ones who have fared worst. Some have had to search for their loved ones amongst all the dead, calling from place to place, because the sheer numbers of bodies have made it almost impossible for the funeral services to promptly hand over bodies to families that just want to bury their dead. There are heart rending stories out there. 

Those that live in small city apartments are also beginning to chafe at the bit, especially if they have small children. There are many people asking the government to let the children out for daily walks. If dogs are allowed outside for walks, why not children, many want to know. Well, because dogs are not vectors for the virus, whereas children can easily be so. 

Stories of pain and discontent are buoying up the right wing opposition in the government, and the most radical party, Vox, has opened hundreds of fake Twitter accounts to spread misinformation and fake photos, such as the Gran Vía of Madrid with coffins lined up. The PP also attacks the government for its inaction, claiming that there is no respect for those that have died, not even a black ribbon on the flag. Really? How will that help? In other countries, like Portugal, the oppostion has pledged to support the government while this lasts, to make sure that things get better as fast as possible, and to keep the people united. In Spain, it's every politician for himself, it seems. The point is to get in power and stay in power. 

Speaking of walking dogs and children, a man was stopped and fined in Marbella for walking a sheep. Sheep don't enter into the "walk the pet" exception. Much less when that sheep has no vaccination record, nor the sheep dog that was helping the man. Surely, if he had gone out only with the dog, the police might not even have stopped. Sometimes, we make things much more difficult for ourselves than they really are. 

Here's a riddle I found making the rounds. A rabbit saw six elephants while it was going to the river. Each elephant saw two monkeys going to the river. Each monkey was carrying a parrot. How many animals were going to the river?  

I'll leave it here.

Life continues.