The Bench
Taking an evening stroll with my wife is one of my favorite past-times. It’s a moment to connect as a couple, to talk about our day, to talk about our dreams and get out of our concrete world and into nature. When we walk, we pass through neighborhoods lined with trees, shaded woods, fields with tall grass, and little parks equipped with children at play. I notice that all the parks come with benches. The children run and play, but the parents or grandparents sit on the benches, watching their kids. The bench is a place of rest and [...]