Who would think that the dark can disorient you so that what you think you can do with your eyes closed you can't do at all. You find the refrigerator, turn to your right and go a few steps to your stove. A quick touch of the surface tells you you're standing in front of the sink! How dumb you feel, and then walk into the table and upset two chairs.

There's a feeling of dread, but then the lights flicker, go out, flicker, go out, flicker and you finally, with a breath of relief can see . . .