Growing up, blackouts were the best. Lighting candles, walking around with flashlights, improvising in the kitchen - it was exhilarating to have my most familiar place transform into something different.
Our power was out for about 10 hours today. What a pain! We got locked out of the house while the wind whipped and the rain poured, because the garage door wouldn't open. The contents of the freezer slowly thawed and the milk warmed in the fridge. No tv, no internet connection, no dishwasher. I flipped the switch in the mud room alone at least 10 times to be reminded once more that I AM NOT A PIONEER WOMAN. I'm a woman of the 21st century, who is most grateful to have the power back on.
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I read about the blackout on the news.. sorry! hey.. what did you think about the book atonement...?
p.s.... I have more friends tell me that they know your husband.. he must have been a popular kid:)
Atonement wasn't my favorite, but I would still recommend it. I liked the film better - which hardly ever happens.
Speaking of pioneer women, I see you're reading These is My Words. I loved that book.
That stinks that you didn't have power! I can't live without it either-I too, was definitely born in this day and age for a reason! Carly and I got back in town that day, and to our luck, our power was still on when Ryan brought us home from the airport. Our plane ride into San Jose was a bit freaky though! It was like the worst amusement park ride that would never end!
All I could think that day was "I'm glad I'm not on a plane." How freaky!
We never lost the power - but I'm shocked we didn't. I can't imagine being stuck outside!!
Hi Mindy! I am so glad that we are now "reunited" in a way :) Love your family picture! By the way, I have read A Tree Grows in Brookly (twice actually. . . but I'm not sure why twice) and I thought it was great! I'm not going to pretend that I am an avid reader (just a wanna be) but I did read THAT book!
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