Generators and Shoes

Time to consider getting a generator for power outages - at least one with enough capacity to back up the refrigerator and a bedroom air conditioner. We haven't had to use anything but ceiling fans for the past few months but one says that A/C can be a definite priority in the dry season. And, although electrical power has generally been better this year, it does go out periodically - one recent night from about 9PM to 6AM. On another evening, it went just as we were getting dressed to have dinner at the home of friends (who happily do have a generator). We left the house with flashlight in hand but I arrived stylishly wearing one black and one tan sandal.