If nothing else, today proved to me the power of magic realism. [1] Nelson Cintron is a good man, a kind man and a man gifted with the power to transform. He is not a perfect man, but like all of us, when he tries, he can perform magic.
I met his beautiful daughters again today--las mariposas. They were dressed in their work uniforms, but they too have the magic. This is one political showdown, but these girls, especially, and their brothers and sisters have the secret, [2] and they will change this sad part of the world, because their father has taught them the importance of caring enough to make a difference.
Links:
[1] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magic_realism
[2] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swkvVqtsBR8