That's more like it

The lid of cloud magically disappeared overnight and it was a perfect, windless day, the sea a ripple of shot silk..

It seems so trivial making ordinary everyday plans for Spanish lessons, meeting friends, shopping, having lunch ... while we contemplate this tranquil, eternal view, Ukrainians who a week ago had the same kind of life as we do are pushing armoured vehicles back with their bare hands, and the world in general is going to hell in a handcart.