Strangers on a Bench EPISODE 62: I Wish That Was My Last Kiss
Nov 17, 2025
A stranger shares her journey from a bohemian youth to navigating aging and identity. She reflects on family tensions, the challenges of caring for dying parents, and her experiences with dignity-in-dying activism. The conversation touches on lifelong friendships, her coming out journey, and unexpected romantic connections. With candid discussions about sexuality in later life, she offers wisdom to those exploring their identities. The episode culminates in reflections on life, regretful kisses, and the hopes for peace amidst personal and global turmoil.
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Weekly Women In Black Vigil
- She attends a weekly Women in Black vigil each Saturday to protest arms and violence and dress in black.
- The local group began meeting after October 7 and she finds it meaningful despite feeling bleak.
The $50 Smoking Bet
- Her mother offered $50 if she didn't smoke until 18, then denied the promise, which led to a big fight.
- She immediately began smoking in college after feeling rebellious about that betrayal.
Childhood Fire In The Woods
- As a child she and friend Nancy set small fires in marshy woods which spread and required multiple fire engines.
- The experience scared her of fire but became a memorable adventure and lesson.