One night, back in 2003 when I was working on Sam Mendes’ Broadway production of Gypsy, the power suddenly went out. It wasn’t just my apartment that went dark, it was the whole city and, in fact, the whole northeast. New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and even parts of Vermont and Ontario were plunged into darkness.
Two things, one useful, one a little story of my own:
(1) Useful: This link will allow you to check (more or less in real time) a variety of URL's to see if they are up and running. It is keyed to FB, but if you go up a level, it shows a number of other sites that you can check: http://downrightnow.com/facebook#refresh
(2) Story: I'm a rennie, that is to say, a Renaissance Faire playtron. One time at Stronghold Castle, in Oregon IL, a simple weekend faire, it began raining like a cow peeing on a flat rock. So everything had to move indoors. And it was absolutely magical. Musical acts were playing in the staircases, the sound could scarcely be more alive, as were the entertainers and attendees. So while I've never experienced anything as sweeping and catastrophic as the '03 blackout, I feel like I can understand a little about the magical part.
Oh, 1a) The rule is you should always have 72 hours of supplies on hand: food, water, pet supplies, first aid, medicine, etc. If the disconnect lasts longer than 72 hours, then the situation you're facing is more like "The Walking Dead" than "Weekend at Bernie's."
Richard, I so love your posts. And when I was nearly psychotic yesterday, thinking FB had targeted me particularly, (gotta love our narcissism!) one of the things I mourned losing was your words. Think of you and Michael and Ziggy, of course, often. Finally got first Covid at New Year’s. No biggy.
Love to all three of you. If you ever come to George Street for anything, let me know. Be well. Keep writing. You have a remarkable voice.
Two things, one useful, one a little story of my own:
(1) Useful: This link will allow you to check (more or less in real time) a variety of URL's to see if they are up and running. It is keyed to FB, but if you go up a level, it shows a number of other sites that you can check: http://downrightnow.com/facebook#refresh
(2) Story: I'm a rennie, that is to say, a Renaissance Faire playtron. One time at Stronghold Castle, in Oregon IL, a simple weekend faire, it began raining like a cow peeing on a flat rock. So everything had to move indoors. And it was absolutely magical. Musical acts were playing in the staircases, the sound could scarcely be more alive, as were the entertainers and attendees. So while I've never experienced anything as sweeping and catastrophic as the '03 blackout, I feel like I can understand a little about the magical part.
Oh, 1a) The rule is you should always have 72 hours of supplies on hand: food, water, pet supplies, first aid, medicine, etc. If the disconnect lasts longer than 72 hours, then the situation you're facing is more like "The Walking Dead" than "Weekend at Bernie's."
I was listening to a story yesterday about how new vehicles are too computerized and that we need certain functions to remain handles and buttons.
Richard, I so love your posts. And when I was nearly psychotic yesterday, thinking FB had targeted me particularly, (gotta love our narcissism!) one of the things I mourned losing was your words. Think of you and Michael and Ziggy, of course, often. Finally got first Covid at New Year’s. No biggy.
Love to all three of you. If you ever come to George Street for anything, let me know. Be well. Keep writing. You have a remarkable voice.
I agree!