Yesterday, April from Northgate e-mailed to tell me about a new development at her stop at 15th & Northgate Way.

Over the weekend, someone placed what looks like a handmade wooden bench [there]. I take the 73 or 373 to the UW almost every day–but this morning was the first morning I could sit while I waited.

She also sent a picture of the bench:

I love it when people surprise me with evidence of creativity and kindness (and resourcefulness, and generosity…). Thanks, April! As one of my very wise readers, “Port Townsend Chris,” once said, “Bus people are awesome!”