Wednesday, November 18, 2020

by lantern light.



pending the onslaught of snow, 
howling winds blew relentless causing pine needles 
to make a horizontal flight and tall pines to sway. 
then
electricity. or the lack. the powers that be were  
hopeful in the belief of a two or three hour wait. 
nearly four in reality.
we have a generator for the necessary times .. 
and antique oil lamps. and warm blankets 
to cover our already layered selves. 
and gloves if required. 
and a fire place. 
we use a kerosene heater. 
2 actually.
 to warm the house - with electric ignitions. hm. 
it was at that point of no consequence
as we were comfortable and fine
with soft focus.
& anyway, when you're 62 somehow
one looks better in soft focus.
.wink.


the hubs stoked the fire which as the only light 
in this shadowed dwelling casts a 
rather hauntingly beautiful atmosphere.
the hub reads 
and i write, by firelight. 
all in all a calm and content afternoon. 


electricity was still out by dinner time 
so we broke out the camp stove, 
and with three oil lamps had enough light 
to assemble ingredients and get to cooking. 
the hubs braved the out of doors 
to grill burgers while i prepped the rest. 


saute'd onions heavy on seasonings..
english cheddar sliced thick..
ruby red maters thick too..
romaine & condiments at the ready.
broccoli salad on the side.


and wouldn't you know it ..?
the lights blinked!
let there be light.
and He saw it was good.



5 comments:

  1. Loveliest post. Glad that there was no need to be out in the storm and that you were cozy and warm by the fire!

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    1. i was a bit sad the lights came on..
      thinking we should incorporate one non electricity evening a week through spring. :)

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  2. Cozy, romantic, rustic, simple, peaceful, quiet.
    "The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it."
    ~ John 1:5 ~

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  3. A cozy time on the mountain! So glad you could enjoy the time and find meaning in a time when most would complain.
    ~Adrienne~

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