November 2020
hu·man·i·ty
/(h)yo͞oˈmanədē/
noun
2. humaneness; benevolence
Wow. 2020, huh? I feel very lucky to live in a place where human beings collectively group together to face what seems like insurmountable challenges. What a difference this has made in the overall mental heath of our region during this pandemic.
We are not out of the woods yet; we need to pull ourselves up by the threadbare bootstraps and cheer each other across the finish line over the rest of this year…and maybe into the next. But given what I have seen over the last 9 months, I know we can. Humanity is how you treat someone who can do nothing for you.
There are some weeds in the cracks, of course. Let them hide behind social media accounts and spew vitriol. Know that these flames burn out quickly. Knowledge is power.
To our incredible guests: thank you for your constant and unending support of not only Copine, but all other small businesses in Seattle. Your kindness and strength have been invaluable.
A virtual hug to all our colleagues who have continued on when the odds of survival for our industry as a whole seemed bleak. We are all doing the best we can; and we have each other’s backs. This is everything.
And finally, keep searching for the lighthouses in this fog. They are there. Stay smart, stay safe and stay human.