The Art of Noticing

The Art of Noticing

My New Favorite Holiday

And some long-term thinking and curiosity advice via Dorie Clark's latest book.

Rob Walker
Nov 25, 2021
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I just realized that my favorite holiday is the day after Thanksgiving.

That’s a distinctly overlooked day; nobody really talks about it, it has no particular meaning, let alone a name that I’m aware of. And so far as I know, it involves no rituals, traditions or obligations. Maybe eating leftovers? Even that doesn’t seem prescribed, more incidental. Me…

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