When I vacation in Key West I have a regular Friday night routine of sitting on a bench across the street from the weekly "Sound Check" at Key West's iconic rock n' roll Green Parrot venue.

I've come to consider the bench, fronting the Court House Deli, to be the epicenter of Key West culture and humanity. There, no one has a label or preconceived status.  It is a melting spot populated by a potpourri of artists, street people, lawyers, retirees, drinkers and writers.  Needless to say, one has an opportunity to mix with an interesting variety of people on the Bench.  

Another tradition is to post a Bench photo (last week pictured above) on the Court House Deli Bench Facebook page (yes it has a page) which allows for virtual participation and commentary. 

It's like "Cheers" of vintage TV fame.