Lunch on the Moon

Moonfarmer is a Hudson Valley-based creative digital studio specializing in handmade software, websites, and applications. In 2020, the Coronavirus pandemic forced our small crew to move from an in-person work environment to a primarily remote operation. Communication and accountability were vital to this transition, and we became heavily dependent on our team messaging platform. It has always been common practice to shoot a message to the team when we plan to log off for lunch. When...
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Moonfarmer is a Hudson Valley-based creative digital studio specializing in handmade software, websites, and applications. In 2020, the Coronavirus pandemic forced our small crew to move from an in-person work environment to a primarily remote operation. Communication and accountability were vital to this transition, and we became heavily dependent on our team messaging platform. It has always been common practice to shoot a message to the team when we plan to log off for lunch. When one lunch announcement sparked a joke, it didn't take long for the team to start riffing. For us, working together also means playing together.Lunch poetry became a mainstay of our daily communication. The poems ranged in tone from playful to wistful - sometimes reflecting themes of isolation.It became clear that this seemingly random activity was more than just a game. It was an expression of our collective mentality as we adapted to life during a pandemic. We initially decided to turn our antics into a printed book partially a joke, partially as an art piece, and partially as a gift to ourselves. And now we want to share it with the world. This anthology is the result of a zany group of humans trying to stay connected in the virtual world. It's an expression of chemistry. An ode to camaraderie. And of course, it's an homage to our favorite meal of the day: lunch.