Our power was off for three days as a result of major storms. We had high winds, lightning, hail and rain. Many trees just uprooted from the saturated ground. The power finally came on Saturday night only to go out again an hour later.
Our land Line phones were out as well. Cell phones came and went. We just never knew when we had service. I was finally able to get a hold of Victoria so she could do the Today On Gather article. Thankfully I told her what I needed her to do before the phone cut off again. She does a wonderful job.
We were prepared the best we could be but we still lost a lot of food in the freezer. Could you live comfortably if your power and phones were out for three days in the 90 degree temperatures? The storms have been getting more violent with each year that goes by.
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Last week The Green Group chatted about how we can be green in our homes. You can read the discussion here. The Green Moderator has published an article titled "Stop Your Junk Mail, Save Paper." 
In this article the moderator explains yet another way that we can all adapt our lifestyles - to "Go Green." It is easier than you think and there is always something that everyone can do to help the environment. We may not all be able to do the same things but we can help.
Harvard Health Publications published the article Staying cool-and safe-as the temperature rises. I know it has been in the 90's here and the humidity has been very high. Staying cool is not only for convience, it is a necessity to stay alive. Remember to check on the elderly and the sick while the weather is so hot. Yes, we really are our brothers/sisters keeper. :)
This article goes into great detail as to how to keep yourself and others safe and various kinds of heat related problems. Heat cramps, heat exhaustion, heat stroke and other topics are covered in this article. It is a must read with the temperatures raising all summer.
Claire Cook is heating things up in the Getting Better All The Time group.Claire is the author of Summer Blowout. She has been publishing articles and video workshops for writers. She has been sharing her wisdom and expertise in writing with us at Gather. This is a great opportunity to lean more about writing a book. Here is the list and links to her articles:
Writing Workshop Video 3: Two Pages A Day
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Writing Workshop Video 2: Start Strong!
Writing Workshop Video: Read Everything!
As we head outdoors more in summer we often get ourselves in situations where it is easy to hurt our backs. Lori Wiviott Tishler M.D. Harvard Medical School has published an article with5 tips to prevent back problems. Lets face it, we cannot enjoy summer if we are laid up with a bad back. In this article she shares tips on staying fit, maintaining a healthy weight, kick the habit, lighten the load and how to lift safely. You can read her article here.
In summertime, we tend to show more skin. Arms are often exposed and we dont want them to be saggy. Well toned arms are so much more attractive. Spot Focus toning: arms is the title of the latest article published by Linda Lee. In this article, she explains how to tone your arms. The group Balanced Living is Owned by Linda Lee. Living a balanced life - it's easier than you think! And there are some small changes you can make each day to make a big difference. Here you can read weekly articles about eating better, and share your own tips for balanced living.
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That is only about 15 miles from us. I am counting my blessings! No word on injuries yet, but at least two businesses were destroyed.
did you mean land LINE?
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GOOD ARTICLE!
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I checked on my 95 year old neighbor....she was most unhappy but was reading and OK. I can't imagine being without for 3 days....glad you have it back...but not as glad as you are!......
When our power goes out, we can't even run water or flush toilets because of the sump pump. But it could be worse--it could be winter.
We lost a couple huge trees. Thank goodness my car was in the garage!
By the way, we're in Michigan.
I don't think I could make it three days without electricity. We are not equipped at my house to do that. I would have to go stay with someone.
I would be fine without phone and t.v. but food would be a factor for me.
a long time. Hope the food in your fridge and freezer didnt' go bad
or that you have a generator for backup. Thank for preparing this
info it is much appreciated my dear friend.
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And I wouldn't miss a ringing cell phone one bit.