Good Morning,
 
You know it's almost Valentine's Day when your television and social media channels are a constant barrage of outdated, gender normative jewelry commercials. You know the ones; where women are reduced to Pac Man like figures hungry to chomp up diamonds at any cost because THAT'S how you show her you love her. Gross. 
 
You won't find any of those vomit inducing, reductive tropes here my friends! Not today!

Good Morning,
 
Erin is out to day so I (Joe) am jumping in. Sorry in advance.
 
This past Tuesday, after packing shares, Erin and I got to wander and eat our way through Sustainable Business Network's Local Food Show at Russell's Garden Center in Wayland.

Good morning,
 
First off, please please please return your bags. We love them and miss them! We don't want to be wasteful and just buy more so we appreciate you sending them back our way. I hope this simple email plea is compelling and I don't have to resort to improv song and dance. "Baby Got Bag" by Sir Mix-a Lot maybe?
 
Second, this week has been about 4,376 days long and we are all some kind of tired. I feel you and I'm with you. 

Good Morning Friends,

We find ourselves still a bit restless and full of static, looking for somewhere to put all this energy. We've been clumsily seeking a way to do some good, to feel like change is still possible.

Inspiration came, as it so often does, through an old friend. My friend Tara, a small business owner (clean beauty studio Tada) and undeniable force of nature, does a yearly collection for the brave women of Rosie's place, the first women's only shelter in Boston. Rosie's place opened its doors 50 years ago. It strives to help 12,000 women a year with job search, meals, shelter, and both physical and mental support. Tara has been working to support them for years.

I'll keep this brief (unlikely). There are a lot of folks out there, maybe you're one, who are desperately tired, sad and overwhelmed in this moment. At Family Dinner we have a company full of bright, loving wonderful people who are reasonably frightened and bubbling with worry. Queer and trans folks, women, folks of color and people who generally give a damn about the fate of the world. Again, maybe that sleepy worried soul is you.