The Superior Express -

A modern marvel caused this writer’s home to slip a few decades back in time this week. While growing up in the country, modern services like running water, inside conveniences and electricity were not common, if even available. We routinely kept about 30 gallons of water available, should our well not be available. And while they may not have been conveniently located, we never removed all of the outside conveniences.

(Editor’s Note: When this article was proof read on Tuesday morning, one of our younger associates asked “Why did you have a convenience store in your house?” After explaining c...