it's been a dark week in the northeast. threats of a hurricane, anticipation and anxiety. then devastation. we were just fine, dealt with a power outage for 28 hours, but it really was nothing to whine about. we had food and good company, candles, board games, and were able to pay my folks a nice surprise visit on their anniversary.

catastrophes like this bring into sharp relief the extreme reliance we have on electricity, gasoline, and the interwebs. we are helpless morons without these things. i know i was growing restless on our second night without power, worrisome about how long this would extend and also wondering how the general populace could remain civil, especially in the black of night.

it makes me want to shun the corporate world and pitch in to right society - bring us back to a place of generosity, warmth, selflessness, and care for the earth. act locally. ride bicycles and commune with others to share the bounty of the land - fresh produce that doesn't need backup generators for long-term refrigeration. portland is on to something with their urban farms.

skyscraper highrises that cannot provide basics to their wealthy residents. what is this land we are in? this city is jam-packed and unable to sustain itself.

the earth is rejecting pollution by getting sick, and wreaking havoc on communities that are not built to withstand such disasters. it is an important force to reckon with in the coming years, for sure. two hurricanes in two years says something.

i long for nature, for sun, for family and friends and community.