I am always happy to be here for Blue Monday, but even more so today. We were without power for 48 hours after a storm came through and uprooted trees, caused flooding and took down power lines. Everyone in my neighborhood came through safely, and I haven't heard of casualties related to the storm, so we have been lucky.
We don't lose power often in my county and when it does go out, the repairs are usually handled quickly. Like so many things in life, electricity is easily taken for granted. We forget how dependent we are until we have to do without. Our main floor bathroom is an interior room without windows. Knowing the power is out doesn't stop us from automatically flipping the light switch.
My husband brought home a generator from work and our niece's husband who is an electrician who supervised hooking up the generator to the main box on the back of the house. We had dozens of people here Friday night watching fireworks from our front yard. Having lights for bathrooms and a chilled refrigerator were suddenly a wonderful convenience, not just something to be expected.
I couldn't photograph the fireworks, but there are fireworks exploding in this slide presentation of some of the patriotic decor in my home for this time of year.
I hope all the US readers have a safe and happy Independence Day this coming Saturday, and I wish everyone, as always, a Happy Blue Monday. For more information on Blue Monday, please visit Smiling Sally by clicking on this logo.
16 comments:
Charlene, you have a great collection of patriotic decor. I especially liked the little dolls.
I'm glad you were safe during the storm, and hope you have a happy Blue Monday.
Sincerely,
Janie
You are ready for the 4th! What a nice slide show of your many decorations. I especially like that cobalt blue bud vase. Thanks for sharing. Happy Blue Monday.
So happy you and your family were safe thru the storm.
Great decorations for the 4th!!
Cute slide! Happy Blue Monday!
Very patriotic! :O)
FUN slide show... love the star effect!
I love the show you prepared for us. Have a wonderful day and enjoy the coming holiday.
Great slide show of your patriotic decor.
Charlene, I haven't see Reddi Killowat in years! But I sure hope you get your power back soon. I hate to be without it in the summer. Glad you could get a generator in the interim.
Loved seeing your slideshow, and I'd like to wish you a Happy Fourth and Blue Monday, too!
XO,
Sheila :-)
Love the slide show with fireworks. You're so right. We take so many things for granted like electricity until we are without it.
Happy Blue Monday.
Charlotte
Hi Knitty! Oh, glad all was well from the power outage! I really enjoyed your patriotic slide show!
Be a sweetie and thanks for the visit,
Shelia ;)
Love your patriotic pretties !
Loved seeing all your patriotic decor. I hope our power stays on...I couldn't do without the air conditioner today.
Kathy b
Happy Blue Monday to you too!
I loved your slideshow with all the patriotic colors!
I hate when the electric goes out. We are so dependent on it!
Happy Blue Monday...
~Ann
I'm glad to hear that everyone is safe - and also glad to hear you finally got your power back. Being without power is so inconvenient (especially for me with my Internet addiction.)
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