Be Prepared

Sleepy Town had a complete blackout last night.  At approximately 10p the entire neighborhood shut down.  Eerie.  Darkness.  Everywhere.  It was a painless wake-up call to get an emergency backpack together, and always keep my cell phone fully charged.  I used to have an extensive survival "tub", which included Tamiflu, water, canned food, blankets, particulate respirators, flashlights, radio, batteries, matches, first aid kit, etc.  At some point, the water jug leaked and everything within the tub got a little moldy.  That was months ago.  I now have another mission for the week.  Perhaps preparation will relieve my recent sense of foreboding.  Hate that feeling of impending doom!

The Beauty of Procrastination

Procrastination can be the bane of existence or it can be the gentle reminder of generosity and gratitude in life. Each day I put off writing that thank you note, I am reminded of the gift, and the friendly acts of kindness, which enrich my well-being. Amy Vanderbilt would disagree, however.