A few weeks ago, we were cast back in time – happily! All of sudden, we noticed the power was out. Silence fell across Vestal Street and Town. No whirring noises, no air conditioners cranking, no radio noise . . . nothing but silence. It was positively wonderful!
What did I do for those brief but glorious moments? I retreated to the 1825 Kitchen where I began to sew new tie-backs for the ones that need to be replaced in the Front Bedroom of the Mitchell House – something I have been meaning to do for a long time now. I sat, with the cool breeze coming in the door, and the sun pouring in on my work. It was delightful. I listened to the birds and the breeze and heard not much else until I noticed a noise and realized, sadly, that the electricity was back on. The tie-backs now await a better moment – perhaps at home in front of the television – though maybe on our deck in the evening is the best choice for such a quiet and calming activity.
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