"Another Chapter" - On the Bench in Sidney, BC
“Here was a lesson in giving up the myth of control. If you believe you are in control of your life, steering it in a course of your choosing, then old age is an affront, because it is a destination you didn’t choose. But if you think of life instead as an improvisation in response to the stream of events coming at you—that is, a response to the world as it is—then old age is more another chapter in a long-running story.” (Happiness is a Choice You Make, John Leland)
“Sidney's "bench people" statues were initiated by resident Reg Teeney, who raised all of the funds through donations to have the sculptures created and installed. . . Each of the sculptures are uniquely detailed and inspired from life. They encourage interaction with the public and are often found holding small gifts, such as a flower left by a passerby.” [Sidney by the Sea]