College couple discussing debt, term papers and flawed politics on my left. 
Old couple who decided not to eat dinner at home, stare daggers at a loud and profane patron 2 stools down, discussing flawed politics on my right. 

I keep the middle seat warm, staring at a silent sports loop, glass of Red Label down, cynical about all politics. 
A man without a country. Neither young nor old. The precipice of life’s decisions cast upon a 30 something. Carpe Diem is the motto on mental loop. Time is an evil bitch that can leave us with fond memories of achievement or all the reasons why we couldn’t. 
Only time will tell.