Monday, July 2, 2012

it's over when it's over

the longest power outage i sweat through yet. not even in thailand, i want to tell HOM. even in that backwater land of candles and smiles the blackouts were always more like brownouts. this one was a sixty-six hour whopper. here, before i forget, my gratitude:
  • that this is summer and not winter. summer outages are outrageous and sticky but winter outages are worse.
  • that my biggest headaches are how to keep comfortable and connected.
  • that family and friends surround me with concern and contact and supply.
  • that t-mobile, that finicky company with spotty coverage, chooses to keep its coverage intact at my study window throughout the ordeal.
  • that it's over.
a daft smile plasters itself across my face every time i pass a draft of cool air from the vents. i can have another shower anytime i want! i can sleep on cool sheets tonight! i can peer into the freezer at long last! 

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