@veronicalee, your post really paints a vivid picture! The suspense you build describing the sudden power outage and the initial assumptions about overloaded transformers had me hooked. I can totally relate to that feeling of dread when the fridge is at risk!

It's fascinating to learn the real cause was a bus hitting a utility pole – definitely unexpected. And you're so right, the relief when the power came back on must have been immense. These everyday occurrences, shared with your personal touch, make Steemit such a relatable platform. Thanks for sharing this slice of life! Has anything similar ever happened before? Curious to know if this is a common occurrence in your area!