The sizzling flames in the fireplace,the laughter of my children chasing each other,the flickering light of the scarce candles here and there create a Hallmark atmosphere,yet my mind is not in harmony with the romantic aspect of the situation...I am trying very hard to discern a positive thought amongst all the darkness surrounding me,outside and the anxiety growing stronger inside...
As if Irene was not enough to test my resilience,Alfred is taking a turn playing games with me!
Stranded in a helpless situation,I am trying to reassure myself first and my children second, that everything is going to be fine and that we should take advantage of this opportunity(kind of frequent nowadays) to escape the electronic world of technology and live a simple family life,with lots of bonding and love...
But,I really do miss my dead IPhone and my laptop!I will so keep my despair and nostalgic e-feelings to myself as my oldest daughter is starting to complain that her DSI and Pokemon game are desperately vanishing as well!
I hear other nagging voices echoing my thoughts emanating from an unusually large machine,twelve years of age..My old boom-box has been a faithful companion and friend through the tough moments imposed by the changing weather and the ageing trees of New England...I hear the people in the large neighborhood of Hartford complaining just like me...
It was Halloween.We decide to abide by the rule and to celebrate inside the house,knocking at all the room doors and treating ourselves to two large bags of chocolate and candies...Preparations are underway..I start my artistic transformation of the little flapper girl and flamenco dancer...My girls make-up is stunning and I am proud of my work..I prepare my camera...a picture needs to be shot to commemorate this unique Halloween..We step outside..The four pose cheerfully for me and to our surprise we meet some trick or treaters from two houses down the street...We decide to extend our celebration to the few neighbors who have not fled yet...We had some fun time.The little ones shared their experience and the moms their concern.
Alfred was a tough Autumn snow storm that took the lives of hundreds of trees but gave a fresh breath of caring and love in families and neighborhoods...It brought with him,a lot of flames and memories of adults and children gathered around the fire in some cold dark night...Alfred brought me,my children and my parents together in a space and time that will never be forgotten!
As if Irene was not enough to test my resilience,Alfred is taking a turn playing games with me!
Stranded in a helpless situation,I am trying to reassure myself first and my children second, that everything is going to be fine and that we should take advantage of this opportunity(kind of frequent nowadays) to escape the electronic world of technology and live a simple family life,with lots of bonding and love...
But,I really do miss my dead IPhone and my laptop!I will so keep my despair and nostalgic e-feelings to myself as my oldest daughter is starting to complain that her DSI and Pokemon game are desperately vanishing as well!
I hear other nagging voices echoing my thoughts emanating from an unusually large machine,twelve years of age..My old boom-box has been a faithful companion and friend through the tough moments imposed by the changing weather and the ageing trees of New England...I hear the people in the large neighborhood of Hartford complaining just like me...
It was Halloween.We decide to abide by the rule and to celebrate inside the house,knocking at all the room doors and treating ourselves to two large bags of chocolate and candies...Preparations are underway..I start my artistic transformation of the little flapper girl and flamenco dancer...My girls make-up is stunning and I am proud of my work..I prepare my camera...a picture needs to be shot to commemorate this unique Halloween..We step outside..The four pose cheerfully for me and to our surprise we meet some trick or treaters from two houses down the street...We decide to extend our celebration to the few neighbors who have not fled yet...We had some fun time.The little ones shared their experience and the moms their concern.
Alfred was a tough Autumn snow storm that took the lives of hundreds of trees but gave a fresh breath of caring and love in families and neighborhoods...It brought with him,a lot of flames and memories of adults and children gathered around the fire in some cold dark night...Alfred brought me,my children and my parents together in a space and time that will never be forgotten!
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