things to be aware of

If you've read Sherlock Holmes, you likely recall his supposedly paying attention to all details around him, like how many steps were in the staircase. That seems mostly unnecessary[1], and 'all' details is bunk/impossible... but I am building up a list of things to try to be more conscious of, whether for personal utility or good citizenship. And a recent afternoon where I kept an eye out for bike racks, in an area I've been up and down multiple times since March, and discovered many racks I had been totally unaware of, highlighted how much difference conscious attention can make. ( Read more... )