“The mark of an auspicious life is shown in the capacity to enjoy a simple cup of coffee.”
– Me, on a particularly pretentious afternoon.
Hello.
If you are reading this, I assume you had some interest in this strange little corner of the internet. So I may as well share what you should expect.
My name is Aster McGrath, and I am a writer of sorts. I’m a lover of many things – among them, coffee, and time spent alone with my thoughts. The modern world offers us a great deal to think about, whether we seek it out by our own volition or not.
This project of mine started with a simple goal in mind: to offer a platform for free thought and contemplation on the types of everyday questions and issues that make up our lives. No one is truly so special as to have all the answers, and to imply that is the point of my essays would be far off the mark. But success in this endeavour, I would say, would come if a reader like you is given much of the same pleasure in simply thinking in your own time about those things you care about.
So enjoy yourself – perhaps with a coffee of your own, if you are so inclined – and take some time to contemplate.
My email is open to anyone who wishes to offer their own thoughts on the topics of this website. If you have any questions or concerns, you can direct them to the address below. So too if you have any topics you would like my thoughts on, whether for seeking advice or simply out of curiosity.
astermcgrath@coffee-and-contemplation.com
If you would like to support this work, or to simply fuel my coffee habits enough to continue it, any donations below would be deeply appreciated. As little as $5 a month is enough to push my work to new heights. I aim to keep this website free and without ads, but it is unfortunately not free to maintain on my end.