Gerald Brenan's Cultural Association - ACGB: Language Exchange

17/03/2023

03/03/2022

01/03/2022

Mensaje de Darifa: Hola ♥️♥️, perdona si te molesto, pero quiero pedirte que digas a tus amigos, que el ejército ucraniano necesita vuestra ayuda 🙏🙏🙏, en la iglesia de Santa Rosa de Lima en Málaga, se están recogiendo latas de comida, medicina, dinero y todo tipo de ayuda de 18,00 a 22,00 (la iglesia está en frente del Hospital de Málaga, antiguo Carlos Haya). Muchas gracias por tu ayuda!!!! ❤️❤️❤️🇦🇼🇦🇼

01/03/2022

Darifa's message: Hello ♥️♥️, I'm sorry if I'm bothering you, I want to ask you one thing: if you can tell your friends, colleagues, parishioners that the Ukrainian army needs your help 🙏🙏🙏, in the church of Santa Rosa de Lima in Malaga, we are collecting cans of food, medicine, money from all kinds of help from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. (the church is in front of Malaga Hospital, Carlos Haya ), Thank you very much for your help!!! ! ❤️❤️❤️🇦🇼🇦🇼

22/05/2020

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05/04/2020

04/04/2020

Lola Benítez Molina Málaga (España)
La incertidumbre es una de las peores compañías con la que tiene que vivir el ser humano. Si, además, esa incertidumbre atañe a su salud y, por consiguiente, a su bienestar, el caos, el miedo exacerbado o pánico pueden irrumpir de manera repentina, pero seamos coherentes. El sentido común, la solidaridad, la generosidad, la empatía deben ser el antídoto para tratar cualquier mal que aceche a la humanidad. En este caso, se trata del COVID-19, un oportunista sin escrúpulos, que no distingue entre clases sociales; tan solo en la genética o inmunidad de cada uno. Se ceba con los débiles y con las personas mayores que, aparte de sus achaques propios del paso del tiempo, y a los que debemos tanto, tienen que lidiar con dicho intruso. Los demás no podemos hacer caso omiso. Los jóvenes, no todos, nunca se debe generalizar, por el hecho de serlo, se creen estar por encima del mal y del bien, y no son conscientes de que todos necesitamos de todos. Los adultos somos los primeros que tenemos que dar ejemplo, y por supuesto, todos los que representan y velan por el bien de los ciudadanos.

El sentido común debe imponerse, cuando la psicosis, que para nada sirve ni es eficaz, se hace generalizada. Igual que debemos tomar medidas como los chinos primero y los italianos después, los jóvenes deben saber escuchar a los mayores, a los que la experiencia les reporta sabiduría. Estar preparados intelectual y psicológicamente es muy importante y fundamental, con una sólida base de respeto y educación. El esfuerzo y los valores tienen su recompensa. Hay casos, como los que estamos viviendo, en la actualidad, que requieren una planificación y la colaboración de todos. Uno no puede pensar en vivir el presente y que otros les solucionen los problemas. En nuestras manos está enseñarles a amar, por su bien y por el de todos, dándoles alas, cuando se pueda, para que puedan cumplir sus sueños, unos sueños que incluyan conocimiento, generosidad y buena convivencia. Como suele decirse: “la unión hace la fuerza”. Enseñar lo contrario es contribuir al deterioro de la civilización. Nadie debería permitir el sufrimiento ajeno, sobre todo, aquel que es evitable. Generosidad implica que las personas y su dignidad están por encima de cualquier ideología o egocentrismo.
Se trata de un tema nada prosaico. Una construcción, con sólidos pilares, se mantiene y, si tuviera emociones, éstas serían de bienestar y satisfacción. Quizá así, se contribuiría a disminuir el número de suicidios y de violencia de género. Todo es una cadena de eslabones entrelazados. En nuestras manos está que esos eslabones sean fuertes y unidos o, bien, que se rompan y genere un vacío que no es fácil llenar. Tal vez, hable egoístamente, por el bien de mi hijo y de mis seres queridos, pero no hay más que estar unidos frente a la adversidad, pero también cuando lleguen los buenos momentos y, cuando esto pase, que pasará, que nos haya servido para aprender.
Me gusta pensar que todo ocurre por un porqué, como decía Mouriño, y tiene un sentido, aunque en el momento presente no acertemos a dilucidar el motivo.
Refiere Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, autor de la famosa obra “El principito”, que “el fracaso fortifica a los fuertes”. Saldremos todos fortificados de esta.
Respetarse a uno mismo y a los demás. Las divisiones no son buenas para nadie. Todos somos vulnerables. Nadie está exento del peligro, pero unidos venceremos al COVID-19, incluso al miedo, que es una de las grandes lacras que asola a la humanidad.

"El sentido común debe imponerse, cuando la psicosis, que para nada sirve ni es eficaz, se hace generalizada..." Lola Benítez Molina Mál...

02/04/2020

Versión original "Resistiré" con subtítulos

Una de las canciones del Dúo Dinámico que nunca morirá. Para superar momentos difíciles.

02/04/2020

2020, el himno grabado por más de 30 artistas para vencer juntos al coronavirus. Participan en el himno: Alex Ubago, Andrés Suárez, Álvaro Soler, ...

01/04/2020

Keep well, keep positive and above all, keep safe.
So as the creativity is not flowing as easily as it usually does, I am turning my attention to promoting my back list. This week you will be able to get the Kindle version of my novel PALETTE OF SECRETS free. This special offer runs from 2nd to 6th April.
In my opinion there's nothing better than a good book to transport us from the present, with all its concerns, its restrictions and fears, to another world and a different time space. PALETTE OF SECRETS is the story of the curmudgeonly artist, Nancy Miller, who is persuaded to write her memoirs and in so doing, opens up memories she has tried to keep suppressed for forty years. At this point I have to admit that as I was creating her character, I had the actress Maggie Smith very much in mind. Nancy has an acerbic sense of humour, a sharp tongue and an even sharper mind, despite the occasional clouds of oncoming Alzheimer's. So, if you haven't read this novel before, give it a try and take advantage of the special offer. I hope you enjoy it.

Nancy, once a successful artist, has been persuaded to write her memoirs. The only problem is that she is suffering from the early onset of Alzheimer's and keeps getting the past mixed up with the...

01/04/2020

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01/04/2020

'We shouldn't be in this position. We knew in the last week of January that [coronavirus] was coming'

31/03/2020

El coronavirus copa todos los titulares a diario mientras científicos y médicos de todo el mundo hacen lo posible por averiguar lo máximo de este virus y sab...

23/03/2020

Consumer Reports tells you how to protect yourself from coronavirus when grocery shopping, sharing precautions to take whether you shop in-store or online.

17/03/2020

What are the symptoms caused by the virus from Wuhan in China, how does it spread, and should you call a doctor?

16/03/2020

SUPPORTING LOCKDOWN::

Spain is on lockdown. Everything except supermarkets and pharmacies are closed and from Monday people will not be allowed to leave their homes except to get supplies or for exceptional reasons.

From 8am on Monday, strict new measures will be imposed to keep Spaniards in their homes and prevent further spread of the coronavirus.

The government has chosen to delay these steps until after the weekend to allow people to return to their place of residence and prepare for confinement.

Everyone will be expected to stay within their homes and police will be given the powers to stop and question people found outside and in vehicles using public roads.

And yet public transport will not be shut down, although it will be reduced by fifty percent, presumably because it still provides the only way to move around for key workers.

People will only be allowed on the streets and to circulate in private cars under the following circumstances:

*To buy essentials from supermarkets or pharmacies

Everything will close except for food shops and pharmacies so you will be allowed to leave the house only to visit to those establishments to buy essentials. Strict measures will be in place at shops to prevent crowding and ensure that consumers and employees remain at least one metre apart from each other to reduce the risk of contagion.

*To go to work

Companies have been told to order their employees to work from home when possible but there are obviously some jobs which are essential, such as those who work in healthcare or care for the elderly or if you are employed in one of those places which are needed to be kept open, such as public transport, supermarkets or pharmacies.

*To return to your primary place of residence

If for some reason you are not at your home when the state of alert officially begins, you won’t have to stay where you are but will be allowed to travel back to your primary residence.

*To visit needy relatives or vulnerable people

If you are responsible for someone who may live alone and need help, either because they are elderly, disabled or considered vulnerable in some way, you will be allowed to visit them and take them supplies.

*To visit the doctor or hospital

Seeking medical treatment is a valid reason to leave the house but phone ahead to check the appointment is still happening as non-essential treatment at hospitals has in most cases been postponed. Do not leave the house to go to the hospital if you have symptoms of the coronavirus but stay home in quarantine and if the symptoms become severe then contact your regional hotline.

*To visit financial institutions

We are assuming this is to visit a cash point and take out money because high street banks won’t be opening their doors and operating as normal.

Due to force majeure or need and to carry out unspecified activity that can be justified as a valid reason

No further information has yet been given as to what beyond those activities above might be considered "a force majeure" or "valid reason".

Can I socialize with my friends?

Um no, the whole point is that people need to stay home and socially distance to try and slow down spread of COVID-19.

All bars, restaurants, cultural spaces have been shut down across Spain and you'll be stopped if you are spotted sitting in a park chatting with friends. The message is very clearly "Stay home and stay isolated".

How long will this last?

The state of alert will be in place for 15 days but could be extended with permission of Spain's parliament.

Should I be stockpiling?

In areas twhere supermarkets have been overwhelmed with people and have seen shelves emptied as panic buying set in, such as Madrid, police have been called in to limit numbers entering the supermarket and to prevent bulk buying of essential goods.

Authorities insist there is no need to stockpile beyond buying enough to last the household for a week at a time, because the supplies are not threatened.

Police stops and army on standby

It also mentions all of Spain’s police forces will have the power to stop vehicles on public roads to check their purpose of being there and adds that drivers will be able to refuel at service stations.

The Decree adds that the army may be drafted in if deemed necessary.

If I am on holiday in Spain can I fly home?

The state of alert does not mean that Spain’s borders will automatically be closed but expect a host of cancellations from airlines as the number of passengers drastically drops.

Holiday companies such as Jet2 have cancelled all holidays to Spain from Saturday but if you are already in Spain on holiday expect provisions to be made for your return. You will need to contact your airline or holiday company and find out what arrangements will be made.

Expect disruptions.

Can I go for a walk in the park?

The short answer is no. Children's playgrounds have been cordoned off and people are being told not to go outside to parks.

But those with dogs are expected to be allowed to walk them if they maintain basic social distancing rules such as maintaining a safe distance between other dogwalkers

15/03/2020

De momento están informando a la ciudadanía sin aplicar las sanciones que se han previsto en el decreto del estado de alarma

15/03/2020

As the novel coronavirus begins spreading in populations outside China, Harvard announces a collaboration with Chinese researchers to develop diagnostics and therapies for treating SARS-CoV-2.

10/02/2020

Hispanista original y multifacético, gran observador, conocedor como pocos de las cosas de España, Brenan no solo narra el viaje físico, se encarama al horizonte español para enfrentarse a su pasado, para ajustar cuentas y recuperar el control sobre los espectros de su desván emocional. Escribe...

10/02/2020

https://www.editorialrenacimiento.com/autores/1189__brenan-gerald

Hispanista original y multifacético, gran observador, conocedor como pocos de las cosas de España, Brenan no solo narra el viaje físico, se encarama al horizonte español para enfrentarse a su pasado, para ajustar cuentas y recuperar el control sobre los espectros de su desván emocional. Escribe...

05/02/2020

https://www.meetup.com/es-ES/Language-and-Culture-Exchange-Gerald-Brenan-Meetup-Malaga/events/258726114/

mié., 13 feb. 2019 17:00: Every Wednesday at Casa Gerald Brenan, speak to Kathy

27/01/2020

La biblioteca del hispanista rescata 'La faz de España', la obra que censuró el franquismo y en la que el autor reivindica al poeta granadino y relata su reencuentro con

12/11/2019

https://youtu.be/xpA8AE4RWx0

03/11/2019