Up close

Went out. City loud and full of people.
Carnival rides, screams, beer stands and the smell of junk food everywhere. Extra tables outside my usual place - more people, more beer, more loud voices. No refuge from the madness.

Retreated to an inside corner table at the far back end. Not much quieter. Had alcohol and company. Conversation at elevated voice levels.

Came home, had dinner, got a call. Went back out, met with a friend. Instant coffee and more talk. Back home. 2:30am


In the picture: close-up of a painting currently above my couch, roughly 10 by 15 cm