Good Night, Irene!

Some of you may have heard of a very influential singing group that started in the late 40's with Ronnie Gilbert, Woody Hayes, Fred Hellerman, and Pete Seeger.  They, the Weavers, were among the first of the "new" folk music groups, leaned slightly to the left (which caused them trouble), were pro-unions (not a popular thing at the time), and all for protest (more trouble).  Their signature song became, "Good Night, Irene".  An appropriate tune, don't you think?

As David and I picked up branches and raked the yard today, I was well aware of how lucky we were.  One street over a silver maple (size XL) had toppled over onto a neighbor's car.  It didn't fall on the house nor was there anyone in the car, but it reminded all of us who went for a look of how lucky we are.  Being without power for 20 hours (8 of which I slept through) was a blip on the screen compared to what many of our countrymen and women experienced and are still experiencing.

Even though I'm grateful things weren't as bad as they could have been, you should also know that I'm determined to buy a generator. I can remember all too well being without electricity for three days the year of the October snow storm!  Our daughter was 7.  It wasn't fun after the first day.  This one may not have been bad for us, but . . .  

I do hope you all were well prepared and rode out the storm safely with little to no personal or property damage to you or yours.  Let's all remember to lend a hand whenever we can to those less fortunate than we are. 

Meanwhile, join me in singing:  Goodnight, Irene!