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When a major power outage occurs There's no reason to go on with life Might as well just dig a big hole And jump right on in, my advice Can't function without the net Shows you how much we're a slave To the delicate structure we live by Like going back to living in a cave Scary when you really think about it Our lives hang on by a thread So dependant on things the way they are Sometimes the future we dread The world population is leaping forward At the current unprecedented rate Can we maintain our standard of living Many things determine our fate So a power outage can be annoying But a harbinger of things to come At my advanced age it isn't as critical But for young ones the future is glum © Jack Ellison 2013

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Donna Jones

Date: 11/19/2013 8:33:00 PM

Ain't it the truth..my internet depends on a dish service which even rain knocks out....so I'm used to on and off service...just get you some chickens jack I guarantee you they will keep you entertained..mine are so spoiled they follow me around like dogs...all twenty five of them....can you just picture that....they follow me everywhere wanting cornbread and biscuits I cook for them...luv ya...:-)

Jack Ellison
Date: 11/19/2013 8:38:00 PM

SWEET!!! Down home folk! Growing up in a rural setting, I remember chicken running free... thanks for the memories my dear Donna xoxoxox

Sarai Virden

Date: 11/19/2013 11:05:00 AM

There you go again oh wise one... So honest and true... What would we ever do with a day without our Jack. Hugs sweet one!

Jack Ellison
Date: 11/19/2013 11:11:00 AM

What a dear dear friend you've become in such a very short while! Thank you my sweet adorable Sarai... love and warm cuddly hugs! xoxox

The Situation

Date: 11/18/2013 1:46:00 PM

who would have thought we would be on the net by phone and traveling at the same time.

Jack Ellison
Date: 11/18/2013 3:20:00 PM

Now that's downright dangerous!!! YOU don't do that do you??????

Poet Tacito

Date: 11/18/2013 12:06:00 PM

I was without internet this weekend since I just moved into my new place. It was...tough. lol But, there was a lot less stress. So, good times. :)

Jack Ellison
Date: 11/18/2013 1:30:00 PM

If that happened to me, I'd go deep down into the depth of depression... might even have to be put on suicide watch!!!!!

Carol Eastman

Date: 11/18/2013 11:02:00 AM

Shame on you Jack... Dragon is cowering and crying, in a corner again... Don't worry Dragon... I will still be able to write about you... How?... It's called a pencil and some paper! Remarkable inventions actually... and quit crying... We'll just get some glue for your bedazzles that doesn't need a glue stick plagged in... Really Dragon! There WAS life before electricity! Honestly, Jack! You do know what a pen, pencil, and paper are... don't you?... Take a deep breath... And DON'T panic you two!... LOL

Jack Ellison
Date: 11/18/2013 1:28:00 PM

There there Dragon, I was only kidding!!! Huh a what? A p-e-n-c-i-l... what the hell is THAT!!!!! xoxox

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 11/18/2013 8:28:00 AM

You got that right! When I was a kid, the electricity going out was such a treat. No school..cooking in the fireplace..playing games. Im old, what can I say. BG

Jack Ellison
Date: 11/18/2013 8:34:00 AM

DAMN!!! It happened again! Sorry Barbara! That was then, now our whole world comes to a grinding halt... we lose contact with everything we come to know and crave! WOW s-c-a-r-y! Big hugs, Jack xox

Jack Ellison
Date: 11/18/2013 8:31:00 AM

I wanted so badly to have the poem I wrote for you already posted when you got up! Was about to post it last night to be sure and WHAM! lost power until about 7:30 this morning! Oh so happy you liked it... it was long overdue! Loving warm hugs, Jackster xox