Crowdsourcing some email lines to replace “hope this finds you well” which does not feel possible at this juncture. I’ve been using “hope you’ve been able to resist the slough of despond, mostly,” but I need some new options. Whatcha got, BlueSky?
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Hope you're bearing up as well as might be expected
Hope you're finding some instances of calm in this whirlwind
Hope you and yours have an umbrella or two to share amongst yourselves for the shitstorm
Hope you are as high up on Maslow's hierarchy of needs as one might be Given the Horrors
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Inspired by valentines, I may also try “love and courage tender comrade” although that’s only for the right people.
Also, there is something to me that you are fighting the start of emails, and I the end.
Or just slip the platitude. Start with
Hello,
I’m contacting you because…
I will be clear and not waste your time….
I hope your day is uneventful
With gratitude
Thank you for your time
With close friends I may say…
Except for the coup we are currently experiencing, how are you?
Or just this 🫠
Hope this finds you at a moment of calm
Good morning! As the Horrors persist, mundane communications must also. Where are we on the project?
Hope you're finding some instances of calm in this whirlwind
Hope you and yours have an umbrella or two to share amongst yourselves for the shitstorm
Hope you are as high up on Maslow's hierarchy of needs as one might be Given the Horrors