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Benches are places in public spaces where people can sit by themselves, and they are special because they’re not just a place to sit. They’re spots available to anyone and that availability turns benches into opportunities for connections.
Benches are bridges between those eager to chat, and those wanting to just listen.
When we sit on a bench, we’re indicating we’re part of a world that maybe we feel too lonely or afraid to fully participate in.
But we still want to be engaged in our surroundings even if it’s just to observe from the side.
Major Sources Cited In This Episode:
-Interview Clare Rishbeth, Jan 13, 2021
-Interview Dixon Chibanda, Jan 13, 2021
Host and Writer: Peg Fong
Director: Callie O’Reilly
Theme music: Ian Lefeuvre and Ari Posner
Engineer: Geoff Devine
Series Producers: Debbie O’Reilly, Guillermo Serrano and Allison Pinches
Executive Producer: Terry O’Reilly
This show is brought to you by the Apostrophe Podcast Network and powered by Acast.
Benches are places in public spaces where people can sit by themselves, and they are special because they’re not just a place to sit. They’re spots available to anyone and that availability turns benches into opportunities for connections.
Benches are bridges between those eager to chat, and those wanting to just listen.
When we sit on a bench, we’re indicating we’re part of a world that maybe we feel too lonely or afraid to fully participate in.
But we still want to be engaged in our surroundings even if it’s just to observe from the side.
Major Sources Cited In This Episode:
-Interview Clare Rishbeth, Jan 13, 2021
-Interview Dixon Chibanda, Jan 13, 2021
Host and Writer: Peg Fong
Director: Callie O’Reilly
Theme music: Ian Lefeuvre and Ari Posner
Engineer: Geoff Devine
Series Producers: Debbie O’Reilly, Guillermo Serrano and Allison Pinches
Executive Producer: Terry O’Reilly
This show is brought to you by the Apostrophe Podcast Network and powered by Acast.