We’ve been without electricity ever since Hurricane Sandy hit (I’m posting this from my iPhone for the first time). I wanted to reassure everyone that I was ok and thank you for all your well wishes- I was very touched!
I hope that those of you who were affected by the hurricane are safe and warm as well. I will write more when my electricity is restored.
In the meantime, as you can see, I am keeping warm by the fireplace (and by wearing extra sweaters and a hat) and reading with the use of the wonderful headlamp!
reading interrupted. 
As long as you’re warm, not hungry, and have a good book, I’m sure you’ll master this thing! Thinking of you. Great to have the pic to really get the picture!
Thanks, Valerie! Hopefully in a few days, life will be back to normal again 🙂
Enjoy the reading!
Thanks! Looking forward to catching up on the latest adventures of mr bowie – I miss seeing his cute cheeks!
This storm has upended so much. We are glad you are doing ok, despite the loss of power and look forward to reading your blog once things are a little more normalized. Hang in there!
Thanks! This storm has really been something, trees knocked down everywhere blocking roads and crashing into homes, no electricity, limited petrol, etc. I really count myself as one of the lucky ones.
Hi Letizia: I found that while my power was out, I enjoyed reading on my iPad, since the screen lit the words. But I also found
, maybe because of everything being so unsettling because of the storm, that what I took immense delight in reading, on that lit screen in the dark room, was Winnie-the-Pooh.
The comforts of Winnie the Pooh! I can completely understand that! :). And the drawings must be quite lovely lit up…
I agree, the light of the iPad is great in this blackout. I am watching a movie on it this evening in fact.
That headlamp was a good thing after all. Hope your camping out was more adventure than hardship. Glad to hear it wasn’t worse. Look forward to more accounts of your experience.
The headlamp has been really great. A friend of mine who loves camping suggested I buy some before the storm and I am forever indebted.
I was saying to Mr Tracks about 6 hours ago that I hoped we would hear from you soon because I was starting to get worried…. And here you are – hooray! Great picture and so glad you are coping valiantly. In fact, I think you’ve identified a gap in the ‘reading cosily in the dark’ market there…. :0
You are so sweet to be thinking of me 🙂
As frustrating as this experience is, reading by the fireplace in the evening is by far the loveliest part!
So glad you and your family are safe! I see the reading light is working well!
Thanks, Dannie! Yes, the headlamp is great- I was surprised how well it lit up the book/ area around me. So happy to have it these days!
So glad you are ok…hugs
Thank you 🙂 warm hugs are much appreciated these days!
I bet that chocolate bar didn’t last long. Glad to hear you are all right and reading goes uninterrupted.
The chocolate was indeed delicious! The gas stove top works so we made wonderful soups to finish our vegetables and now are eating boring canned goods until the supermarkets stock up again with fresh produce. If not I will need to read books about culinary adventures to satisfy my palate!
Looks like that head lamp came in handy after all and I was hoping you wouldn’t have need for it. Do hope things brighten up soon. I feel for all these people affected by the storm. Thanks for the picture and the post.
The headlamp is really great, you were right. Hopefully, the electricity will be back on soon and we will be able to clean up everything soon and get back on track.
Have enjoyed reading by headlamp many times, but always in a tent while camping. 🙂 Stay safe.
Thanks! I was wonderfully surprised to see how well the light worked.
I love your photo. There is nothing better than a book to calm the soul….
I agree, it is not only a reassuring ritual but allows you to put your troubles aside for a while……
So true….
Glad you are managing.
We are in the same boat regarding electricity.
Happy to be visiting someone w/electricity for the weekend.
Happy to know you and your family are safe! I hope your house doesn’t have too much damage and that you have electricity soon. Thinking of you and let’s hope life gets back to normal soon.
Glad that everything is fine there… But I must say, that there being no electricity is in a way a boon, as then you will not have your laptops and the idiot box beckoning you, and you can spend some serious quality time with your books!! Happy reading!! And stay safe and warm.. 🙂
It’s true, once I’m engrossed in my book I do forget the situation I’m in 🙂 thanks for the well wishes!
This is a very comforting picture. Instead of stressing out, you look to the comforts of a good read. Smiles!
Thanks! It’s been my favorite moment of the day despite being the darkest hour of the night.
Most glad you are safe and well, I think the light/hat combo could really catch on as well. What book are you reading? You seem to be very engrossed.
The hat-light is quite a fashion statement, isn’t it? As is the layering of 3 sweaters 😀
I’ll write all about my reading in the next post – too hard to fit all in a comment box.
I look forward to it. That roaring fire suggests to me that a trip to the supernatural horror of M. R James stories may be oppurtune.
I think I have to save the horror stories for another time- things are a bit grim already 🙂
I’m so glad you’re okay. I hope you’ll share some of what this experience has been like when you get your power back and can write. Or at least give us a list of ‘Books to Read When a Hurricane Hits.’
Thanks! I’ll definitely write more about what I read once power is back on and life gets back to normal.
Looking forward to catching up on your posts – with all the spooky themes of late I figure you must have had an eventful Halloween 🙂
I am so glad you are safe and well, Letizia! I am mentally sending warmth and light your way as I write this. And, I am quietly thrilled that you included a picture of yourself with the headlamp. You’re the best.
Thanks for the warmth and light, Britt- I accept them gladly!
I had to include a photo with the headlamp, right 🙂
I like that lamp. Are you still reading ‘The Road’?
Hope everything is alright and you’ll be back soon… meanwhile, Happy Reading. 🙂
Thanks, Manu!
I ended up getting into another book, will tell you about it in my next post when have more room to get into it. Will save ‘the road’ for another time!
Glad to hear you’re safe and sound…creative use of the headlamp!
Thanks!
The lamp is great. I’m lucky my friend suggested I get it in preparation for the storm! Was Maine affected at all by the hurricane or had it fizzled out by then?
We had heavy rain and people in the southern part of the state lost power, but compared to other areas of the country, we had nothing to complain about!
It’s amazing how far up it reached though.
Mmm, definitely a “storm of the century”
somehow live is reading life events…with an inner light. I hope everything is right with you. Sincerely, Walter.
Thanks, Walter, I appreciate it!
thank you too. Walter
Great to hear you are safe and well! I love the headlight reader – wonderful! 🙂
Thanks, Dianne!
It’s so good to know you are safe. Keep warm. 🙂
An sitting by the fireplace as often as possible 🙂
Thanks for the well wishes!
You’re in my thoughts. Be well!
Thanks, I appreciate it 🙂
Glad you and Baffi are safe and sound. I would like to nominate readinginterrupted for a Liebster Award. I know you have had other honours but this is another way we can show appreciation for your creativity. It is a bit of a game of tag. Fun to go out and find new blogs. Your nomination is shown on my most recent post: http://terrierlogic.com/2012/11/07/terrier-logic-nominated-for-liebster-award.
Thanks, Toni! I’ve stopped accepting/writing about awards, but I truly appreciate the nomination and look forward to exploring the other blogs you nominated!
Now that’s dedication! I happen to find the knit-hat-miner’s-lamp combo quite attractive.
thanks; the key was to be as warm as possible as it was quite chilly at night!
I love the picture of the old book. There’s something about total darkness and quiet that stirs the soul and quiets us enough to think
it’s so true – stillness and darkness always helps with the reading process, I agree. I have to say, though, that the cold made it a bit too hard to concentrate for long periods of time 🙂
I’ve been meaning to try out my headlamp for reading. Glad it worked and I’m happy to hear that you are doing alright. I couldn’t believe this storm and its power. Good luck
The headlamp works great! My only tip is to avoid looking at someone straight on as it is quite powerful and blinding. It took us a little time to get into the habit of standing up with our heads bowed down to avoid blinding each other!
So glad that you are safe and warm. Things will get better and we are pulling for you!
Thanks, all is well now! We’ve had electricity back for a few weeks and the roads have been cleared of fallen trees. Fortunately we didn’t have too much damage (my poor neighbors had a tree crash right into their bedroom!).