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Seven o’clock and the sky is a rich gold from the setting sun with wispy clouds, something straight out of a renaissance painting. Surrounding me are trees of various shades of olive green, maroon, and mustard yellow, with the grass thriving beneath. The vase beside my feet stands out from the organic backdrop, as it …