Tim is still dead

After the last double-double* is served
London, ON
January 2020
This photo originally shared on Instagram

A few days back, I shared a photo of an abandoned Tim Hortons coffee shop here in #LdnONT. It touched off a vibrant discussion about the good, the bad, and the ugly of places like this, and their impact on the community while they're operating, and when they get left behind.

I wanted to share a view of the interior because as I pressed my camera to the glass and composed, I could almost feel what it had been like when it was full of customers, all going through the paces of their day.

I was one of them on occasion, and this particular location always stood out for the way it felt less like a store and more like a community centre of sorts. It was homey and warm in a way few places in the modern city are.

Looking at the perfectly aligned, now-empty seats and tables, I wonder where everyone went, and whether they've managed to find the kinds of connections they once had here.

I hope so.

* Double-double: shorthand for a Tim Hortons coffee with two cream, two sugar. Usage: "May I please have a medium double-double?" It's how Canadians roll.

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