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8/8/2000 - Sitting In the Dark
A strong thunderstorm hit last night, knocking out the power. In doing so, the storm also washed away the night's chores and obligations and brought forth an evening of candles, contemplation and relative serenity.
A modern home stripped of is gadgets and distractions seems so odd. All those little sounds, normally hidden under the rumble of central air, suddenly become prominent. And evening shadows, undeterred by electric illumination, slowly creep across the walls until the rooms look like stylized paintings.
Yes. Once your accept your lack of productivity, and the food slowly spoiling in the refrigerator, a blackout can be very enjoyable.
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Barring more blackouts this week, I'm getting ready for my birthday on Saturday, and my trip to Pennsic on Sunday. Busy, busy days...
