The Dark Morning

"It is always darkest before the dawn breaks" is a quote I have heard more than once. The meaning of this is usually that in a bad situation the worst of it occurs before turning the corner. In this case, however, I have the more literal interpretation that quote in mind.As I write this I am at work, and there is nearly nothing going on. I'm sitting at the desk us Paramedics refer to as "The Penalty Box." It is approximately the same size as a regulation hockey rink sized penalty box with not a lot of room. On the desk surface in front of me are a computer screen and keyboard, a telephone, a monitor for security cameras,  a multifunction device that has a blood pressure cuff, a pulse oximeter,  and an oral thermometer,  various office supplies, a container of disinfectant wipes, three boxes of nitrile gloves, and a two-way radio. The tablet I am writing this post on goes back and forth between resting on my knee and the table.It is nearly 5:00AM, and it is pitch black outside. Plus, for early September,  it is cold outside. It is 44 degrees Fahrenheit - admittedly not below freezing, but a bit cooler in September than one would expect. I was surprised to see the temperatures,  but not as surprised as I should be. We do live in New England;  the weather and the temperatures can be somewhat labile.  We should expect that, though. I suspect there will be more of the same as the season changes further. We haven't seen changes to leaves yet, but ...
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