They said that it definitely wasn't a terrorist attack when the lights went out all over Eastern Canada and the US. Being on the west coast, I had to laugh at even this happening, let alone the possibility of being caused by terrorists. Comments like that just get the rumour mill started again...

It's funny how these events sometimes turn from negative to positive. Take for example this story from Parkdale in Toronto .

Seven years ago, we had this incredible snow fall here in Victoria. For as long as I can remember, I have never seen that much snow here. It is quite rare that we even see snow. The whole city shut down at the time... there were no buses, snow plows and people were virtually stuck in their homes. Shops were closed because no one could get anywhere. We were snow bound.

The really awesome thing was that people banded together to check on their neighbours to make sure they weren't wanting for anything. People here became so much closer. When we finally were able to dig ourselves out to find milk at one of the convenience stores, we met many others walking to do similar things. Every single person took the time to greet the others that they passed on the street. Others were cross-country skiing and I even saw a snowmobile or two (trust me, snowmobiles are something that we NEVER see here). It made me feel all fuzzy inside to see the goodwill that was eminating from everyone. For months afterward, this same group consciousness existed. It was absolutely wonderful!

Perhaps this is something that needs to happen more often...

It will be interested to check the number of births that happen nine months from now! What do you think?