Amidst such turbulent and relentless times are some beacons of light and hope. You found solace in the small and simple things around you with a newfound appreciation for them. You made connections, albeit from a distance. At the same time, this time has spawned tremendous reflection and desolation. You lost, and you mourned. You may be still mourning now. But throughout this pandemic, and throughout the different pieces we’ve collected, you persevered through unprecedented adversity and trauma.
 
Our final wish then, in presenting this body of work, is that you find a sense of unity in our collective experience. We hope you can laugh at the more ridiculous and relatable moments of this pandemic, such as the toilet paper shortage of 2020 or the memes inspired by the boatload of television many of us consumed. Remembering your own experiences as you read Tales from Six Feet Apart may lead to tears and anguish. Maybe you will smile at the restored faith in humanity brought upon by the actions of kind neighbors and strangers.
 
The world still has a ways to go before the pandemic is over and a semblance of normalcy is reestablished, but the last year has proven that, if we remain mindful of others’ realities, we are more than capable of getting through this together.