April 2020
Life has changed, and so has how we connect with people. Meeting someone over a cup of coffee for one of these Coffee Stained Stories has become not only an irresponsible thing to do, but an impossibility.
But as much as I love sitting down for a coffee chat at a local favourite spot, it’s the stories of Coffee Stained Stories that are at the heart of this project. A pandemic may alter how we live, work, and communicate, but there will always be stories to be told, connections to be celebrated.
So while we continue to live in this new reality, I’ll still be writing about stories that friends and strangers, daydreamers and hustlers share with me. Via videocalls from right here in my living room.
One day, friends will be hugging. Little humans will be running around out in the playground. Communities will reclaim their energy. We will get through this.
And when we do, I hope that we will continue to show our gratitude to front line workers. I hope that we will take a long, hard look at what we need as a society to thrive. I hope that we will be conscious of human impact on this planet. I hope that we won’t forget to check up on friends and family. I hope that we will continue being kind to one another. I hope that we will stay true to what matters.
Love,
Sarah
