12/31/2018
This is what “2018 going out with a bang” looks like, at 92. What’s my Parents' secret? I don’t know, but they have outlived many of the messianic 'transformational' leaders that promised to 'change the world' in the last 90 years. Having survived the Spain of the 1930s and 1940s, and the Venezuela of the 1980s and 1990s (which led to what’s going on today), they have quite a story to tell. Theirs is not one of a narcissistic YouTuber 'gone crazy', but perhaps one for mass at Church, or for a Corporate Coach at a startup going in the wrong direction. Ultimately, that might have been the right reason for shutting down Fair Bean a year ago, so I could witness and hear of all the miracles in these two lives. Regrettable errors and mistakes throughout their lives? Yeah, of course. Their candor, though, mocks the duplicitous public display of political correctness by all the ‘influencers' of today (who want to become the next messianic do-gooder that saves the country tomorrow). My Parents think something big is coming at us, and it’s not a new rock band from England. They just 'smell it’, like they did throughout their lives. They’re not worried, though. They’re sure a few good people will remain standing afterwards, like they are today, thankful, and thinking back on all those who fell for it, and saying prayers for those affected by it. Prayers too for everyone in Spain and Venezuela. And of course, Prayers for my Parents themselves and the rest of my Family, and for all our friends and everyone in the USA, with Spanish Tortilla, Pan de Jamon, and even a Cigarette in hand. Blessings to all. A Healthy and Peaceful 2019 for everyone. Andres Salvador