27 February, 2006
Powerless
I heard the power going out even before the lights flickered several times. With the big winter storm blowing through the Bay Area, I kind of expected it to happen, just not in such a dramatic fashion. It's been out for about half an hour, save for a 10-second span where it briefly came on, but then a transformer (I think that's what it was) a couple of blocks away exploded and we've been out since.
Actually, I really love the silence and stillness. No incessant humming of appliances (and computers). No radio. I have a couple of candles burning and luckily I have gas heat and cooking, so I can always make a cup of tea and keep my feet warm.
I'm tempted to use this quiet time to meditate (it seems today has been the day for the proverbial "bolt from the blue"). But I have a couple of freaked-out kitties who need some reassuring, first.
~~ victoria on 8:07 PM ~~ 0 comments
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