Unconventional Narratives: Tattoos, Secrets, and Civic Interventions

A Collection of Disparate Observations

The aesthetics of body modification, including tattoos and piercings, have become increasingly common. When summer arrives, these drawings and etchings appear on the body.

The Aesthetics of Tattoos and Piercings

There is a huge variety of shapes and colors, and the chosen areas of skin vary widely—from the ankle to the back or the navel. The placement of these designs across the body can be truly striking. Who can forget the famous bolero titled Tatuaje, which tells the story of a woman's love for a sailor, as beautiful as a blonde beer?

The Secret and the Surreal Tree

I have held many secrets in this life. But the biggest one—perhaps the one most in conflict with the official truth—is what I must now explain.

One morning, upon waking, I saw that a tree had been born in the room of my house. And do not misunderstand me: this was a real tree, with roots nailed to the floor and branches pressing against the ceiling.

I immediately realized that I could not handle this alone. Having no loved one to confide in, I went to find the police. I met the captain, who had a large mustache and was, as always, dressed with an inexplicable elegance, because the screened...

A Nephritic Colic on San Joan Beach

The first Sunday of January, I suffered a very severe stomachache while eating a cheese sandwich during a walk along San Joan Beach. I thought it was my liver, but the doctor informed me it was actually a nephritic colic. Doctor Santonja prescribed me some injections and a syrup that tasted like... well, something indescribable. I did not want to swallow the potion by the spoonful, but lying down, someone brought me a dose of water from the pitcher. The mixture was miraculous. The next day, I woke up as happy as a lotus tree.

The Mayor Stops the Zebra Hunters

On March thirteenth, the Physical Education teacher returned from the zoo with a rather strange, troubled expression on his face. By chance, just passing by the church square, he stumbled upon two hunters carrying bags slung over their arms. They were happily heading down the Paseo de la Princesa, intending to reach the zebra cage with malicious intent, ready to start hunting right there. What folly! How barbaric! Fortunately, the town's mayor prevented this uncivilized aggression, and now those two are locked up in a hurry.