Sometimes intelligible ramblings from a former teacher, publisher, aerospace worker, barmaid, and waitress
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
When the Lights Go Out
Last Thursday evening we lost power for a few hours when a small plane clipped one of the power lines south of us. We spent the evening outside, watching the sunset, eating by candlelight, talking. An unexpected respite from tv and all the other worldly "pleasures. " I don't wish for more power outages but...
In my life I've waited tables, raised sons, taught school, published books, and railed at politicians. I'm building a house, next to my son, where I can spend time with my granddaughter. I read, write, and dream about being immortal.
3 comments:
It's a beautiful time. The last time it happened here we played board games, talked, watched the stars and it was SO quiet..
I wonder if it would work as well if we just turned off the tv and radio and lights and sat outside? Worth a try.
Smartz, I don't think that will work. The air will still be electrically charged. (that's my sientific opinion.)
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