The Art of Noticing

The Art of Noticing

Ain't Dere No More

TAoN No. 193: Noticing the presence of absence. Plus a new Icebreaker, and more

Rob Walker
Aug 12, 2025
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I’m always mentioning stuff I noticed during a bike ride, and I’m going to do so again today. Sort of. This time what I noticed was something that wasn’t there.

My most frequent route involves a bridge over a canal, and a downward levee slope bordered by a train track. I have to slow down and even walk the bike for part of this. So it was impossible not…

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