Imagine

Today, there are no telephones, televisions, planes, cars, or power lines. There are no men, women, or children hurrying here and there. It is a peaceful, relaxing atmosphere everywhere. We are growing, preserving, and consuming our own food. We are workers at home, trading our goods and services for those we don't provide ourselves. We sleep the deep, restful sleep of the tired and satisfied. There is no communicating by fax, phone, or e-mail. We seek out those we wish to speak to.We sit, talk, listen to one another. If the distance is great, we go for extended visits, or communicate by couriers. We take time to "smell the flowers," watch our children delight in the flight of the butterfly, rest. When we travel, we travel only by power of foot, beast, steam or solar. Our homes are clean, quiet, restful sanctuaries. Our rooms are big, open. Appliances are built in, stream-lined. Tomorrow, I will wake from this dream, but I can make it so. I have only to sit in the quiet of my room, close my eyes, and imagine.