I’ve finally gotten around to watching The X-Files.
(I know, I know, only about 30 years late).
I’m starting from the beginning (I’m on episode 8 now) and very slowly going all the way through.
We’ve had a dear friend staying with us these days (“Oh my god you are FINALLY watching the x-files, I LOVE Gillian Anderson we have to watch it”) and we watched a few episodes all together. Both she and Warren have UFO tattoos, so I’m officially the weird one in this group.
The X-Files evening episodes trend in my life lately made a Saturday visit back to one of my favorite places - Fundació Joan Miró here in Barcelona - even more fun, seeing as Joan Miró - one of my favorite artists of all time - created a series of what many people call “aliens” throughout his career.
These characters ooze sweet and lovable personalities so loudly that you can almost hear them.
I can’t remember who exactly first mentioned to me (was it you?) the phenomena of people turning towards and creating much more sci-fi and fantasy content / movies / art during dark periods in history, but I mean, I really get it these days.
I actually found myself hugging this one at the entrance of the museum as if they were an old friend.
Love,
Jenna
Recent reviews of The Hours Before Dusk by Jenna Matecki:
“The reflections are both descriptive and evocative enough that they don't tell you how to feel, they just allow you to soak it in, experience, and feel. This would be a wonderful gift or just a nice book to keep on your end or bedside table when you want to transport yourself to another place.” - M. on Amazon
“I enjoyed reading this little book on my recent camping trip…. It's an uplifting book that has an overall positivity and optimism. I'd recommend it.” - Jason on Amazon
"The Hours Before Dusk: Finding Light in Cities Around the World" by Jenna Matecki reads like a personal journal of a woman world traveler, and contains some moments of beauty (both personal and universal), alongside some keen observations of humanity and the ways in which we've created social and economic systems that deny our connection to nature and place. I particularly loved the sections on Mexico City and Barcelona.” - Perd on Amazon