About this site

Drinking Coffee while Climbing through Grief is an independent publication launched in February 2026 by Tim Hoke.

The seed of this publication has come from journaling through my Dad's sickness and eventual passing. Until now I've been using Instagram but I find it has a character limit and as I have continued this practice I find myself bumping into that limit more and more.

Recreationally I joined a bouldering gym a couple years ago. Recently while sharing coffee with some friends at the gym they suggested I start a blog. The blog and title were born.

About me. I am a Christian. I have a wonderful wife and four boys and I have a good life. I live in the United States. While my grief is real at losing my Dad, I know that many have it much worse. These are my honest reflections.

Start your own thing

Enjoying the experience? Get started for free and set up your very own subscription business using Ghost, the same platform that powers this website.