Tag #123353 - Interview #90376 (Lazar Abuaf)

My father was sharp and enterprising.  In those times a lot of fires broke out due to the fact that the buildings were made of wood.  Brick houses would be built in place of the burned ones.  My father was convinced that in this situation, building supplies like cement, nails etc. would be in demand in this sector.  Borrowing from friends with interest, he rented a small store within a short time and filled it up with supplies. In this way my father took a step in the second career of his life which was hardware dealership. He also sold oil-based paints in his store in addition to these supplies.  My father had this distinction; he could create any color imaginable by the client other than the standard ones in circulation. These paints were water resistant and were protected for long years after brushing; they were like the “satin paints” of today. As you can see, my father became a chemical engineer almost.  His business went well, he took care of all of us comfortably.  He never had extra money because he would always spend what he earned and pay the interest on the loans he took out.