The silent song

I went to the doctor today. The doctor was new to me, but he had obviously been doing his job for a long time because his office was very humble. He had a good bedside manner and I was relieved when he told me that I was in good health. I told him: "Thanks for the external validation," and he laughed.

Here's a picture of a cool tree from two streets over. I suspect it has been in this town longer than the doctor.