Ahh.... The Good Life!

Oh yes, I take it for granted. I'm guilty. I admit it. I am totally dependant on electricity.

I know. You'd think I'd have more respect for electricity, but you just don't think about these things... until they are gone.

Last night, around 8 p.m., the electric went out. I still don't know why, but we think perhaps a car hit one of the electric poles along the road. But no matter what caused it, we were without electric for 3 1/2 hours.

For a brief time, I was able to read a book, but as the sun went down, I was unable to see the words on the page. So, out came the oil lanterns and the candle sconces were lit, but they didn't really make enough light to read by.

So, in the relative dark, I sat, laid, and paced and contemplated just how much I am totally dependant on electricity! It's scary, really. Especially my online life. I was totally disconnected from my social and educational resource. And, let me tell you, it wasn't a comfortable feeling. How many of us are at a loss if we can't have access to our browser, IM, or twitter? I don't know about you, but I was just beside myself.

There's nothing that could have been done, but it made me really appreciate a few simple things, like lamps, air conditioners, and computers. Ok, maybe they aren't exactly simple, but you know what I mean! LOL And, I can tell you, I really don't like being so dependant.