Dear Shoshin friends,

When I began Shoshin Cafe in 2015, I was simply looking for a fresh start.

I was driving along Route 12 on Heterocera one day, when I happened upon a funky shaped parcel in a place called Sedge.

I had a few pennies so I spent it on some land.

I rezzed a few pine trees. Set out a few chairs. Found a little vintage-ish booth where I could serve coffee and a few treats.

After awhile, folks began stopping by. A few of them became regulars.

Some of them even became neighbors.

We often gathered to contemplate life and spark curious conversations. I started a journal club that eventually fizzled out. And a field trip group that never quite got off the ground. And a book lovers coffee hour that has seen many members come and go…but somehow stuck (yay!).

Over the years, Shoshin Cafe at Sedge grew to be a very meaningful place for me and my memories at Sedge will always hold a special space in my heart.

But the time has come for Shoshin Cafe to be true to its name – Beginners Mind – and take a few cautious steps down a new, yet familiar road.

A few days ago, I said a teary goodbye to Sedge and committed to re-homing our group and our gathering space to Annelie – a lovely spot along the the Circuit la Corse, on the northeastern end of the Corsica continent.

I’ve spent the last two days transforming the former “Reading Room II” into a space for travelers and book lovers and meanderers to gather…

…including a dedicated space for Book Lovers Coffee Hour (and possibly a revival of journal club!).

Just across the street, behind a coffee shop and beauty parlor owned by dear friends, will be the new site of Lola’s Jazz Bar.

If you’re reading this, then you’ve probably guessed that I’ve also chosen to start an additional method of keeping in touch – which I hope will be especially useful for those without available group slots inworld and/or FB accounts.

I plan to post events, Book Lovers Coffee Hour summaries, and random musings here – but don’t worry, links will be shared via all of the usual pathways…IM, FB, group notices, etc.

Anyhoo, that about sums it up – enough rambling from me for now. When you have time, I hope you’ll stop by The Reading Room and Lola’s to say hi and hangout. You are always welcome – yes, I mean you!

Love, Zoe.