Cool, still, crisping air.
Leaves golden and crusty, drift into gutters and against tree trunks.
Warming sunshine dappled sidewalks and lawns.
Glittering bay reflected cloudless azure skies.
Energetic onlookers cheer, clap and encourage marathon runners as they doggedly moved towards the finish line.
Just a stairway up from the ocean on a barren cement landing just below street level, a river otter snoozed, thick brown coat gleamed in brilliant sunshine.
Bright warmth from above and below seemed the only concern.
Otter was alert to curious humans by the flick an eye and a twitch of the nose, curling then stretching with relaxed energy into the warmth of the afternoon sun.
“Just relax. Everyone around you is working too hard.”
~ Bauvard, Evergreens Are Prudish
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