A recent power outage in the area made me realize just how much my life style depends on the availability of electricity. Sure, it is an annoyance to not have the TV or computer, but it is possible to go on living without. Other things are more concerning. I'd just filled the fridge and freezer with holiday supplies. Will I have to move all that stuff out into the garage or even outdoors to keep it cold or frozen? Or will it get that cold inside? There will be no vacuuming, but there is always dusting to do. Why has no one yet invented the indispensable electric furniture duster with electrostatic feathers? I won't be able to do the laundry that I have ignored for days and days because I have been distracted by blogs and computer searches. Here's the time opened up, but no electricity to run the machines. No hot water after a bit and then no water at all since the pump is electric. Now the toilet cannot even be flushed. ...
"A grandma is just an antique little girl"...unknown