I am tempted to start using the "S. A. D." light now that daylight savings have sucked up our morning routine. My newly authored shortcut with a gradually ascending alarm worked well; however, at the same time, it appears to collide with other parallel alarm tasks, so I will be abandoning further efforts on that and instead tummy energy towards different, more pressing needs. The winds today were intense. I watched with fear as trees swayed and came to find that our last remaining side of fencing finally caved at the 49 mph force wind gusts! Of course, now we get to go through the insurance process, but I got that call placed within minutes of finding it down. Within about 20 minutes of that, our power was out! Every time that happens, I consider a generator a wise investment. It may be time to invest in one of the newer technologies, battery backups. Nothing I can rush out and get today but a Harbor freight option with 20 % off. We were spared any further damage as the winds slowed down. We went to check on my mom to find that she, too, was without power. We brought a wonderful Bianchi Chardonnay with us and ended up staying with her until past 10 pm, eating and drinking and visiting with the dogs. It was a pleasant way to spend the powerless evening, and I know my mom appreciated the company.
