the dinner table is less of a physical ensemble of a raised surface for plating and more a metaphorical mise-en-scéne to propogate connections — sometimes with a congregation of sorts, oftentimes one-on-one, most importantly in composed solidarity. yes, that sounds extremely pretentious considering there are images of mcdonald’s below. however, what is not shown are the chance encounters, epiphanies, and clinking drinks to life’s evolutions behind these meals; that’s where the beauty lies
