The Art of Noticing

The Art of Noticing

Take A Flaw Walk

TAoN No. 211: Or even better, enjoy a Flaw Wait. Plus a new icebreaker, and more

Rob Walker
May 19, 2026
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I showed up early for a coffee date with a friend the other day, so I decided to stroll around the block. It was beautiful out and the whole world looked picturesque.

Naturally, I started looking for flaws.

That sounds a little sour. But really I just had the imperfect on my mind because flaws are May’s Savor of the Month prompt. In a nutshell, the idea…

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