Thomas Edison
Some of you know that I have been living without lighting since I moved into my studio 3 months ago. I have to turn on the kitchen, closet and bathroom lights to have some peripheral lighting in my living room/bedroom. I have one small desklamp that I use to (partially) illuminate my room. It doesn't do much but it at least allows me to read at night. Last night I tripped on the cord and the lamp fell to the ground. The bulb didn't shatter - it just kind of came out of its metal base, the glass part just hanging on by a wire. I twisted it out, replaced it and the light came back. Only it was accompanied by the smell of burning wire. So now I truly am lightless, and writing this by candlelight. I really like being home alone at night, doing my own thing and nourishing myself in various ways.