My husband and I were discussing the circumstances concerning the recent power loss in Oklahoma because of the weather - millions of people are without power.
I remember growing up on the farm we would be without power periodically. We had kerosene lamps for light. I can't remember what we did for heat.
I wonder about all the new housing not having backup plans; it is times like these where solar panels would be a blessing.
My husband suggested that when we get to Ohio that he would look into purchasing a generator. Then my mind wandered back to the millions without power. I wonder how generous the "haves" are with the "have nots". Would people open their homes in a pinch?
My mind goes back to a snowstorm that hit our farm in early November one year. We had thirteen stranded motorists in our home while my sister, brother and I were snowbound at a farm adjacent to ours. My mother and father thought nothing of feeding and providing sleeping arrangements for these folks.
How generous are we as a nation and as individuals?
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Carolyn, While I lived in Alabama we had SEVERAL very bad hurricanes. The thing about Mobile is, there are the most beautiful trees...magestic pines, oak trees...you name it. When some of my friends visited from Alabama they asked me "Where are all the trees??" I said, "We have trees", pointing to our little mosquite bushes (they called them bushes).
When hurricanes hit, the trees would be blown into power lines, roofs, the street...every where. The city would tell us to stay in doors and NOT touch anything. Trees on power lines can be deadly. So we would be without power for days (similar to the ice storm). Many folks purchased generators. And everyon was so helpful during the hurricanes. Neighbors really helped each other out. Often times, families and friends would gather at one house and use the time to spend together.
So I think our country really is giving for the most part.
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