I rode to work on a shock wave. My special "Lovers" tree covers the grass in my backyard. The tree was considerate enough to miss the house and the shed as it fell, taking out just two stretches of fencing. I went out at sunrise, mourned, and took pictures. I called my workplace hotline and learned that I was expected to report to work at noon. I have no water and no electricity. Only about 400 people out of this entire city of over 400,000 have power. I couldn't believe I was being asked to report to work on the 9th floor of a 24 story building.
So I changed my clothes, and rode in. I felt like I was in a dream or on a hollywood set. Downed trees, mangled power lines, crushed porches -- people milling around in shock, dismay, disbelief and nonchanlance -- yellow plastic ribbons and safety orange cones blocking off parts of the streets -- gangs of kids on bikes lazily pedaling along. And I'm going to work! Just a like it was an ordinary day! The sun is shining, the sky is blue. Man. What a trip!
I got within 6 blocks of my workplace and suddenly the power is on! Here is where the 400 residents with electricity are hiding! Right around the governor's mansion. Must be dumb luck. uh huh.
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