I sit on a picnic table with my back to the water. I reject the idyllic view in favour of concrete, though the ripples are probably relaxing. Good for the psyche. It could help. Because bad ideas burrow like ticks. And no matter how careful I always break off the head. I turn around. I’m rewarded. 

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