I have a feeling our power is about to be out for a bit. Especially with 7-8 outages last week. These storm warnings look particularly strong for later this morning and especially the afternoon. And I got to thinking about what I can do when the power goes out.
- Play with our granddaughter who will be over this morning.
- Read – I’ve got a book in mind already.
- Paint and Draw – I’ve been meaning to pick up a brush for a bit now. What better time.
- Photograph – The cameras still work in a power outage. As long as the batteries last.
- Woodworking – Might be difficult without light in my workroom.
- Rearrange my photo collage on my office wall – A project I started last week.
- Make a fire – If the power is out that means the heat is out.
- Clean out my desk drawers and office – A long overdue task.
You know, I think I’ll do those things if I do have power also.

March 16, 2026 at 4:12 PM
That’s a great photo, Mike. I hope you stay connected to the grid and I hope you get some of those things done.