WORK Country people know how to work. They dig in and do the job until it's done. This spirit of work is most evident at this year's energy fairs. RE folks have moved heaven and earth to make these fairs the celebrations of joy and hope. After the Midwest Renewable Energy Fair ended, Karen and I talked with the tired but still smiling MREF crew. Dozens of the finest folks gave months and weeks of their lives for a single weekend's event. They worked hard not for money, but for our future. These folks have the Spark in their eyes. These folks see a clear and working way to a solar-powered future. I salute their work! And more fairs to come SEER '91, Willits, CA on August 9th to 11th 1991. Be there and get the Spark! It is the "can do" attitude of home power people that gives me hope for our future. Check out the articles in this issue. These are serious, hard-working people who have let the sun into their lives. They are use renewable energy and good 'ole fashioned work to live self- sufficient and sustainable lives. They are already living the future. Home Power's work is communicating this information to you. We are caretakers of the Spark. Richard and Karen Above: Karen and Richard relax after after pasting-up an issue of Home Power. This is a wonderful time for us. Months of work have climaxed in a single afternoon. The issue is done and ready for the printer; and we get to rest up. Photos by Stan Krute.