Strangers on a Bench EPISODE 55: It's Like I've Met You Before
Sep 29, 2025
A stranger reflects on her favorite Sunday rituals, emphasizing the joy of church and rejuvenating mornings. She shares memories of joyful youth experiences like roller-skating and the importance of remaining playful at 65. Conversations veer into the discomfort of theatrical preaching styles and the significance of genuine community ties through food bank work. With a hint of humor, she discusses the dating landscape for the playful at heart. The episode blends nostalgia, personal growth, and the essence of human connection.
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Sunday Juicing Ritual
- She wakes early on Sundays, makes carrot-apple-beetroot juice and savours it over days to avoid cleaning the juicer.
- Her Bosch juicer lasted 20 years and she calls it the best purchase she's made.
Singing As Safe Community
- Gospel singing in church gives her calmness, spiritual safety, and a feeling of participation despite self-judged poor voice.
- Singing creates a safe communal space where she can express without fear.
Roller-Skating Raves
- As a teen she raved by roller-skating to funky soul music and danced without drugs, finding release through movement alone.
- She remembers cheap nights out where dancing produced joy comparable to drunkenness.
