You’ve been there: the lights flicker, your neighborhood goes dark, and you suddenly realize how much of daily life depends on a steady plug. I once kept a cooler of milk on my porch for two days afte
Timothy Garner
Jan 11, 2026 • 12 Minutes Read
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If you're like me, the grocery bag of frozen dinners in your fridge is a ticking reminder that power can vanish when you least expect it. I once hoste
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Let me take you back to a Tuesday last spring—rain pattered on the skylight, the lights flickered, and my fridge hummed an anxious tune. I’d joked abo
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Imagine planning a weekend getaway, tents packed and smiles ready, only to realize that your favorite cabin doesn't come with an air conditioning or r
