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Pacific northwest Quote by Courtney Kirchoff

“Though it was mid-July, the morning was brisk, the sky a gray cotton of clouds, and Puget Sound a steely, cold blue. Most of Seattle grumbled, worn with winterish weather, impatient for the elusive summer sun. With umbrellas tucked away in the trunks of cars, sunglasses lost and separated from…” quote by Courtney Kirchoff
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““Though it was mid-July, the morning was brisk, the sky a gray cotton of clouds, and Puget Sound a steely, cold blue. Most of Seattle grumbled, worn with winterish weather, impatient for the elusive summer sun. With umbrellas tucked away in the trunks of cars, sunglasses lost and separated from their original purchasers, the Pacific Northwest was a bastion of misty air and pale, complaining residents.””

Courtney Kirchoff

About This Quote

Seattle's gray, misty summer creates a gloomy, complaining atmosphere.

In simple terms: Seattle summer feels gloomy and misty.

Key Takeaway

Accept and adapt to local climate.

Themes

weather environment regional culture

Mood

melancholic reflective

Type

descriptive narrative

When to use this quote

  • travel
  • lifestyle

Key Concepts

urban living seasonal mood

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you stay positive in gloomy weather?
  • What activities counteract seasonal gloom?
A Different Perspective

Weather can affect mood negatively.

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