Bleak outlook.

This was the view directly overhead from where I sat and enjoyed a coffee with a friend this afternoon. It was a good day.

Go placidly amid the noise and haste,
and remember what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible without surrender
be on good terms with all persons
Speak your truth quietly and clearly;
and listen to others,
even the dull and the ignorant;
they too have their story.

(Desiderata by Max Ehrmann 1952)

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