The power has been out since 1am last night. PG&E has thought they got it back on a couple of times and it still isn’t on. The only real worry I have it the contents of the freezer. Most everything else can last for a day or so without electricity.

I am incredibly grateful that I like candles and matches so they are all over the house. When I was reading in bed when the power went out, I knew where the matches were and lit the candles nearest to me.

I am also very grateful that I have a gas stove and heater. I was able to make breakfast this morning, even though the microwave isn’t working. I can keep myself fed with what I have.

I am grateful that the phone is not powered by electricity. I still am connected via cords so the wireless without power is not a problem.

I can even use my computer in the internet for a short time because of its battery power and the dial up connection.

I am sad not to have the TV. I have an overload on TiVo after my trip and I need to be cleaning it off while I have time.

So three real positives and two a little negatives add up rather nicely.