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A Bench To-Do List

I have a running list of benches and NYC attractions to visit and the anticipation is making me itch to go back. Without the opportunity to visit, I have turned to planning my next trips. I usually don’t like to recommend a bench without first vetting it myself, but alas, this is quarantine, and adaptionContinue reading “A Bench To-Do List”

Skinny Park, Big Benches

The NYC Highline can stimulate your brain if you’re bored or distract from your worries if your stressed and is definitely a site which deserves the hype.

The Big Bad Bench(es)

Sometimes I think a bad bench is better than sitting inside.

Indoor-benching

One of the best parts about a bench is that it is outdoors. Benches not just supply a place to ~vibe~ in nature for extended time (which is a necessity for all humans), but they also invite you too. However, at this point in my life, I find I am spending more time on indoorContinue reading “Indoor-benching”

Digital Travel, Brought to You Via TikTok

Increased representation controlled by content creators allows TikTok users to see other lifestyles, values, and appearances, thus bridging the gap between people.

TikTok: An Unconventional Bench Activity

It can seem almost counterintuitive to invite technology into natural environments in which the space itself is deserving enough of attention, but lately I have been thinking differently.

My Generation’s 9/11

Though I will never know how it felt to collectively grieve and rebuild after 9/11, I now know what it is like to grieve COVID-19’s impact and will soon find out how a nation comes together to rebuild.

A Food Adbenchure

While wasting away during quarantine, now is a great time to practice your culinary skills in anticipation of the next adbenchure.

Elevated Picnicking

There are many ways to utilize park benches, but one of the best ways is through a park picnic.

COVID-19 has Shadowbanned Benches

COVID-19 has confined millions of Americans to their homes. As I grapple with this new reality of isolation, I desperately want one thing: to not be in isolation. The community is fractured, and, as i have come to know, being connected only through virtual relationships pales in comparison to interpersonal interaction. As the government tellsContinue reading “COVID-19 has Shadowbanned Benches”