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Local Towns People complain the sky is too blue

• By Pim Brimerson
• July 25, 2024
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Everwood, July 25, 2024 - In the small, picturesque town of Everwood, nestled among rolling hills and gentle streams, the sky had always been a canvas of changing hues. The residents, many of whom were elderly, took pride in their town's natural beauty. Yet, in recent weeks, there had been an unexpected shift: the sky had become an almost unnaturally vivid shade of blue.

At first, it was merely a topic of conversation at the local diner, The Maple Leaf. But as the days wore on, it became clear that the residents were not just remarking on the unusual color, they were genuinely bothered by it.

"It's like the sky's trying too hard," complained Mrs. Agnes Whitaker, a spry 78-year-old with a sharp wit. "It's not natural. I remember when a blue sky was just a sky, not a neon sign." Her friend, Mr. Harold Jenkins, a retired carpenter with a penchant for gardening, nodded vigorously. "Exactly! I can't remember the last time the sky looked so... so insistent. It's distracting." The complaints grew louder, and before long, they had attracted the attention of the town's unofficial historian, Clara Montgomery, who was 82 and still sprightly in her manner. Clara decided to document the peculiar phenomenon. Armed with a notebook and a keen eye, she began collecting witness accounts. "I thought it was just me," said Mildred Thompson, who had been gardening when she first noticed the unusually vibrant blue. "I kept thinking, Maybe I need new glasses. But then, I'd look around and see everyone squinting up at the sky."

Her husband, Frank, agreed. "It's like the sky's showing off. Every time I try to relax on the porch, I can't help but feel like I'm staring at a very aggressive advertisement." Dr. Leonard Hayes, the town's 86-year-old physician, offered his take. "I've been trying to assure everyone that it's just a result of some atmospheric anomaly. But I must admit, it's a bit disconcerting. It feels almost invasive, like the sky is intruding on our lives." The town's younger generation watched in bemused amusement as the elderly residents continued their lamentations.

The town's mayor, a woman in her late 40s named Linda Carter, decided it was time to address the matter. She called a town hall meeting to discuss the issue, hoping to provide some clarity and perhaps ease the concerns of the townsfolk. At the meeting, Clara Montgomery presented her findings, reading out various witness accounts, each one punctuated with expressions of frustration and bewilderment. As she spoke, the mayor couldn't help but feel a pang of sympathy for the town's older generation.

"We all remember when the sky was simply the sky," Linda said, addressing the crowd. "And I understand that this change can be unsettling. However, meteorologists assure us that this intense color is due to a rare combination of atmospheric conditions and pollution. It's not something we can control." The crowd murmured in response. Mrs. Whitaker raised her hand. "But how long will this last? It's hard to get used to something so different." The mayor sighed. "It's hard to say. Nature has its way of doing things, and sometimes we just have to wait and adapt."

I kept thinking, Maybe I need new glasses. But then, I'd look around and see everyone squinting up at the sky.   It's like the sky's trying too hard.

As the meeting drew to a close, there was a sense of reluctant acceptance. The sky might remain an unusually vivid blue for a while, but the community's bond was strengthened through their shared experience. In the weeks that followed, the residents of Everwood found ways to adapt. They began to appreciate the vibrant blue as an unusual but beautiful aspect of their environment. Mrs. Whitaker, for instance, took to knitting cozy blue scarves for her neighbors, while Mr. Jenkins started a new gardening project focused on blue flowers.

The sky eventually returned to its more familiar, subtle blue, but the experience had left its mark. Everwood had learned that even the most unexpected changes could bring people together, reminding them that sometimes, the best way to deal with the sky's intrusiveness was to embrace it, even if it was just for a little while.

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Local Towns People complain the sky is too blue
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