A planned power outage took my webcam offline for most of yesterday. It's back, providing a look out the window at my corner of small town America. Literally. It's looking out the window, near my desk:I'd figured the power would be off for maybe two hours. That estimate was a little off.
The electrician cut power a little after 8:30 yesterday morning. Circuits started coming back online by mid-afternoon. It's an old house, previous owner(s) had been less than orderly about the electrical system: and I really should have known better.
It's been a big job. At one point, when the electrician and his son were sorting out the electrical panel, a mass of wires overhead looked like an unraveled high-tech bird's nest.
We expect to have power restored to the kitchen stove today. The 'original equipment' in the basement, feeding power to that appliance, needed to be replaced: and nobody can carry everything along in a truck.
With no electricity yesterday, the house was quiet. I was also unable to do the usual research and writing. It was nice, in a way. I spent a half-hour on the front stoop, making notes and enjoying the view. I also finished reading "Platitudes Undone" - a facsimile edition of a book discovered in a San Francisco bookstore. Someone had given G. K. Chesterton a book of 'intelligent' sayings: which Chesterton read, writing comments by most of them. I think it's funny. A 'serious thinker' reading the book might have another reaction.
Yesterday was a reminder of an age gone by: a time remembered fondly as an era of serenity, tranquility, and quiet contemplation.
The experience reminded me of why I like living in the Information Age.
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Sunday, June 24, 2012
Snapshots from Texas; or, Candles at a Trade Show
My son-in-law called last night, and we talked until it was early this morning. He's in Texas, at a trade show to let more folks know about Spiral Light Candles.
He sent two snapshots:
Bright lights, and folks looking at Spiral Light Candle products in Texas. June 2012.
Aaron McWilliams and candles. Lots of candles. The Spiral Light kind. June 2012.
With Aaron in Texas, and the factory not needing her attention over the weekend, #2 daughter spent some time Saturday with us: mostly with my wife and #3 daughter.
About those candles: they're unique, the McWilliams invented them, and you might find them in a store in your area. If not, they launched the Spiral Light Candle online store recently. You can check for retailers in your area on the website, too: Related posts:
He sent two snapshots:
Bright lights, and folks looking at Spiral Light Candle products in Texas. June 2012.
Aaron McWilliams and candles. Lots of candles. The Spiral Light kind. June 2012.
With Aaron in Texas, and the factory not needing her attention over the weekend, #2 daughter spent some time Saturday with us: mostly with my wife and #3 daughter.
About those candles: they're unique, the McWilliams invented them, and you might find them in a store in your area. If not, they launched the Spiral Light Candle online store recently. You can check for retailers in your area on the website, too: Related posts:
- "Good Candles and Good Neighbors in North Dakota"
Starting a Small Business Without Losing My Mind (June 16, 2012) - "Candles in a Box, and an Online Video"
Starting a Small Business Without Losing My Mind (June 15, 2012) - "Spiral Light Candle's Online Store - Open"
Starting a Small Business Without Losing My Mind (June 15, 2012) - "A Quick Trip, a Factory, Candles: and Home at Last!"
(May 25, 2012) - "January 11, 2012
Spiral Light Candle Factory Construction: Photos"
Starting a Small Business Without Losing My Mind (January 11, 2012)
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