5am darkness and stillness across the cityscape

....sitting on the back porch after 6+ hours of sleep, deep breaths.

when the wind gusts and picks up speed after dark.

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the quiet and safe solitude of the inner city streets after daybreak.

the calming effect of moving water.

community fireworks

 ...and other civic activities that draw people out of their homes and into public spaces to mingle.

driving on the open road

...in good weather.  In any car.