All I saw was justice

The day the Portuguese took to the streets to demand change, and change happened.

The television was always on at mealtimes. My father wanted to watch the news. My mom wanted to eat in peace and quiet, but her preferences didn’t matter so the news we watched. The newscast aired twice a day, at lunchtime and dinner time. Our kitchen was spacious enough for a small tv set, a kitchen table for four and all appliances. I remember the whi…