The Art of Noticing

The Art of Noticing

"Power" Walking

TAoN No. 204: A different way to notice your neighborhood (for the better). Plus a new Icebreaker, and more

Rob Walker
Feb 17, 2026
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Hey y’all. Happy Lunar New Year, and Happy Mardi Gras (and if you get to this a little later then Happy Ash Wednesday and Happy Ramadan).

Today: walking. As if it weren’t a virtuous enough and constantly recommended activity already, The New York Times now suggests (gift link) it can be a first step toward civic reform.

Citizen University Power Walk guide
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