Lights out

Turning off the lights during "Earth Hour" reminded me of my childhood when I experienced frequent blackouts in my neighbourhood. I wasn't entirely in the dark during that one hour plus because I had illumination from my laptop and TV but it did bring back memories of how it was like being at home with no electricity and only having candles for visibility. 
We are so reliant on electricity and it is often taken for granted. I wish the players in the Energy industry would work together and find environmentally friendly alternatives to oil.
I will make a conscious effort to turn off my lights for extended periods of time on a regular basis instead of just once a year.