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BE THAT BRIGHT ONE….

Darla — Mon, 20 Jan 2020 15:20:07 +0000

It’s gloomy. People move slowly through the mush of winter. Gone is the sparkle of new snow and the rush of the holidays. What the world needs is a bright one. The person who smiles at you for no reason. A cheery remark. A splash of color. It could be you today! Be that bright … Continue reading BE THAT BRIGHT ONE…. →

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DECK THE HALLS – FOR JANUARY

Darla — Mon, 02 Dec 2019 15:40:59 +0000

Oh, come on, Darla! January? (I can hear you now). I am just now unpacking the ornaments for the Christmas tree! The turkey leftovers are still fresh in the fridge. January is a year away. Yeah, me too. Ornaments everywhere. Lists for presents and parties growing. Holiday travel plans. Credit cards out…. So why think … Continue reading DECK THE HALLS – FOR JANUARY →

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MEAN PEOPLE

Darla — Mon, 12 Aug 2019 10:58:43 +0000

So, what do you do with the mean people? You know, the ones you really didn’t intend to have a conversation with, bench or otherwise? But for some reason there one is, right in front of you. A real snake. A stranger who could not get the door to open and laughingly I showed her … Continue reading MEAN PEOPLE →

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My One and only

Darla — Mon, 06 May 2019 16:57:18 +0000

The beauty of Bench Talk is that you become the One and Only. The only one to whom the conversation is directed. The Only person who has the ear of your companion at the moment. It’s a rare thing, being the One and Only. And even though there may be a crowd around, it’s always … Continue reading My One and only →

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WHY WE SAVE OLD LOVE LETTERS

Darla — Wed, 13 Feb 2019 17:29:01 +0000

(See the love story below behind this Chimayo, New Mexico bench) Every bench has a story or two (or probably many more!) that you just don’t know until you strike up a conversation. Certainly the bench isn’t talking! The owner of the coffee shop/art gallery in Chimayo explained this is a bench his father made … Continue reading WHY WE SAVE OLD LOVE LETTERS →

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MOVING ON………

Darla — Mon, 07 Jan 2019 15:47:54 +0000

(thanks to Sheryl for this photo of the bench at Harbor Bridge in Sydney, Australia) So, why put a bench on a bridge? Aren’t you supposed to be moving on to the other side instead of sitting? Well, maybe that’s the point. Maybe it’s that time you take to sit and realized you are moving … Continue reading MOVING ON……… →

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Falling Down

Darla — Mon, 19 Nov 2018 16:10:13 +0000

(broken bench in France. Photographer unknown, but obviously he or she got up!) Yes, falling down is a good thing. Ask any newbie skater in “Fresh Meat” derby training. The first thing you are taught is how to fall down. And how to fall down correctly. And how to get back up quickly without making … Continue reading Falling Down →

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UTI-the Utterly Terrible Insult

Darla — Mon, 08 Oct 2018 15:44:17 +0000

My dear reader, There is one conversation that rarely comes up on my benches. But once it does, I will tell you the subject will be discussed in minute detail and usually accompanied with grotesque facial expressions. It has to do with the Utterly Terrible Insult, or UTI in medical shorthand. You may look it … Continue reading UTI-the Utterly Terrible Insult →

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Hiding Behind a Hashtag

Darla — Mon, 17 Sep 2018 14:53:40 +0000

One thing about having a bench chat with someone… You can’t hide behind a hashtag. You are expected to have a conversation. You can’t just hold up a sign, or point to your gimme cap, or utter a couple of slogans or hashtag phrases and sit complacently with your arms folded, knowing you have been … Continue reading Hiding Behind a Hashtag →

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Word Count Words Count

Darla — Mon, 09 Jul 2018 15:24:01 +0000

Oh, how social media has changed the world! The truncated sentences, the abbreviated words, the absolute disregard for punctuation– because, really, who wants to use up their prized allotment of characters with words that are spelled correctly? Things have changed now that we have to count words or make sure the best ones appear above … Continue reading Word Count Words Count →

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