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Otis B. Jennings


A modern apartment building stands behind a statue in the style of a totem pole. The sky is dark.

Independent dining brought me community, not isolation

Nostalgia has its place, yet adulthood means accepting that our experiences don’t have to be replicated. The world moves on. But I will pause. For the budding chefs, the quirky palates, the ones who find peace and meaning in preparing food alone or in small gatherings, I mourn the loss of home-cooked meals by the people who appreciate them most.

Nostalgia has its place, yet adulthood means accepting that our experiences don’t have to be replicated. The world moves on. But I will pause. For the budding chefs, the quirky palates, the ones who find peace and meaning in preparing food alone or in small gatherings, I mourn the loss of home-cooked meals by the people who appreciate them most.


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