I really, really hate local news channels. They always try and take an event that effects thousands of people hundreds of miles away and turn it into a “local” story. Last night during their 11:00 pm broadcast, the local ABC affiliate decided that it was important for Western North Carolina to see an interview with representative from Progress Energy Carolinas to assure us that our power supply was ok. C’mon, folks. The major blackout happened a little after 4:00 pm, so I think that if it was going to spead it would have hit us long before the 11:00 news. Then again, if the local news irritates me that much, maybe I should just turn it off.

In a way I am kinda glad this blackout happened. Seeing New York City on the news last night has revitalized my interest in being there at the beginning of next month. Just to walk the streets, see the sights and the people, take in a show or two, romp through a museum, visit a sex club … it should be super fantastic. And, I hope y’all in the “blackout” zone are all doing well.