I was without power for less than four days. Electronics were eventually craved solely for contactual purposes, food was swiftly and sickeningly swallowed for the sake of eating it while it was warm, and boredom resulted in rediscovery of invaluable sleep and family time.Relatives up north in Staten Island, New York, lost hefty fractions of their homes and even schools. Nostalgic summer sweet spots reside in ruin.Compared to many others, we are still exceedingly lucky.This Sunday's matchup between the New York Giants and Pittsburgh Steelers simply could not be postponed. As the wave of Big Blue players and coaches finally return from their prolonged road trip in Dallas, Commissioner Roger Goodell and Governor Chris Christie, MetLife Stadium and the franchise, football and society...have all pulled through in the fourth quarter.Last Monday's paid visit from Sandy truly was a Frankenstorm, compromising anything ranging from traditional Halloween festivities to the normalcy ...
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