The Art of Noticing

The Art of Noticing

Color Code

TAoN No. 187: An easy (and accidental) new ritual. And more

Rob Walker
May 20, 2025
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Driving somewhere or other on a recent morning, I noticed a guy wearing screamingly pink sneakers. Actually, it was just the sneakers that I noticed; I doubt I could pick the guy out of lineup. But what a color! I made a mental note to make neon pink the target of some future color walk or bike ride.

But later that day I noticed a similarly bright pink …

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