State of the Apartment

Ladies and Gentlemen, I am pleased to sit stand before you this evening and type pronounce that the state of the apartment is ... strong.

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The kitchen sink no longer leaks. The shower sprays down. And the heat...is...on.

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As we look ahead, we can only speculate what the coming months may bring. We can only process the information we know to be true. It is true that we shall face a new unknown. But it is a future we embrace with optimism and...with...hope.

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Hope that as the apartment comes under great scrutiny, potential buyers don't mind the splintered floor, some outdated wiring, a leaky tub, or cracked tile. Hope that gaps between the ceiling and wall are seen as openings of opportunity and not widening rifts of danger. Hope that with new guidance and new cash leadership, this once impressive townhouse will be restored to its former glory and stand proud again.

It is with this of message of great faith and expectation that I say thank you... and goodnight.

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