Record-breaking temperatures, tornado warnings and a power outage seemed like a rotten combination. It certainly did to me when this weekend started. We had a lot to contend with. Many people had damage to their homes and property, a lot of spoiled food and of course, the inconvenience. There was certainly a lot to be unhappy about. There is a positive side to the storm, however. Electricity brings us a lot of modern conveniences and devices which provide us with entertainment. They also provide us with a diversion from normal day to day contact with our friends and family. Before the storm I had just been thinking about how much my son’s electronic devices (X-Box, Kindle, phone, etc…) had changed the interactions we have with each other. He is often in one room playing a game while I am in the other room watching TV or working on the computer.