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According to the weather man, we are about to be hit with a winter storm bringing the potential for power outages and heavy ice.

No, that’s not the good news.

The good news is that I am lucky enough to live in a really great neighborhood. This morning, the gentleman who coordinates neighborhood events sent out a note mentioning the coming storm and asking for neighbors to discuss what resources are available in the neighborhood in the event of a weather emergency.

He mentioned he had a chainsaw for downed tree limbs and such and that another neighbor had a four-wheel drive pickup truck. He also mentioned that if anyone else wanted to let their resources be known, to send an email to the list.

Just a few minutes ago, we got another note from another set of neighbors pointing out that they too had a truck for getting around in the bad weather. Even more moving, a neighbor about three blocks away said they have solar electricty, geo-thermal heating and a wood stove, with plenty of floor space if the power goes out and people need a place where there is heat.

In a state now well known for its political corruption, it’s nice to see that some people who live here are not the all like the governor.

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