Nick was asleep by 8:30, so Andy, Nate, and I gathered around the ol' kitchen table by candlelight. We played games, discussed the Earth and shared our gratitude for all she gives- simply spent time together sans the distractions of modern day.
Every year we do this, I reflect on how that hour must be indicative of how people many years ago, during a time before electricity illuminated their homes, bonded with their loved ones. The time spent during Earth Hour was powerful- the focus was entirely on being together, enjoying one another's presence. We told jokes, spooky stores, belly laughed, played hand shadow charades, and made up an alphabet game that included learning about animals. So while I'm grateful for many of the modern day conveniences, I am reminded of how good it is to unplug every now and then and enjoy each other as purely and simply as Earth Hour has reminded us to do.
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