There should be an app that shows the locations of picnic tables in public outdoor areas. It can also have a rating system for proximity to public bathrooms and likelihood of being stabbed, among other things.
Something called “Benches” already exists.
I propose we make a companion app called “Tables.”
Go ahead, techies; that’s my gift to you. Go forth, and make millions. I’ll wait.
My act of spontaneity today was to hang out at the only picnic table I know about in my town. Or, at least, that was my intention until I drove by. I ultimately decided that a well-trafficked area would be a better bet at this time of night, and I opted for the patio of a local tea shop.
Eventually, the sun abandoned me, but it was nice to read outside for a while. Cigarette smoke may have poisoned the air, and a pair of skateboarding teens may have been a bit distracting, but there was a pleasant chill in the air, and the world felt open.
Maybe next time I’ll try the wine bar next door!
What inspired “Tables”? Check out my “About” page for more information on The Spontaneity Project.
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