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My favourite third place is the library! For awhile in my 20s, it was the local bar on karaoke night.

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Apr 29Liked by Rubi McGrory

Rubi, there is an amazing comic book/graphic novel called "The Park Bench" from a french autor called Christophe Chabouté that came to my mind while reading your text, I think you'd like it.

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Thank you, I just ordered it.

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Hi :) this piece was heartfelt and eye opening. The way you continue to openly and lovingly provide insight to life in a honest and uncurated was has been a lovely email delight. this particular post felt like the words I needed to hear to push myself in a new city to find connection in ways I have been taking for granted and still leaving feeling unwelcome.

Thank you sharing the joys over and over.

I don’t know you but I hope we can meet on a bench someday. 🪑

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Thank you. I always down to bench (although I did get chased off by gnats yesterday).

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I love this “writing”, Rubi. I have a number of photos of benches from over the years that are meaningful to me for a variety of reasons. I love that you reminded me of this third place that I adore. ❤️

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I love this on Rubi! Sharing with my FURN students!

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