Weathering a Storm, from Alan Millhone
Just watching the nightly news and one area near Boston has one town 30% without electric power and those with power are stuck at home. One lady was interviewed and commented on how lucky she was to have her 13" TV and had no idea what else to do if no power for it!
People have forgotten how to read, play Chess and Checkers, Dominoes, card games, engage in conversation.