The act of blogging has become quite commonplace these past few years. People blog about everything, from their life on Saville Row to cute animals falling asleep, in the hope that others may read or even comment upon their own personal storyboards. All of this is part of a larger trend to not only self-publish, but to involve yourself in the content of nearly any website available to you. One not only reads the news, but is invited to comment on the reporter's story, no matter how asinine the comments. We not only buy an Apple product, we participate in Apple sanctioned discussion boards to self-congratulate and troubleshoot the occasional bug or operator error. Heck, I wonder what's going to happen when we start publishing the Bible for all to read? Wait, Herr Gutenburg and Herr Luther have already had a go at it. I guess we're safe on that one.
This voyeuristic relationship of observer-participant is similar to my own enjoyment of everyday urban living, and with that the inevitable exploration of new places without any set plan or expectation. A leisurely stroll both immersive and anonymous, simultaneously professional and personal, given my life and work as an urbanist. Hence the name of my blog.
Through this blog I hope to share the overlooked and the largely unknown bits of my life and daily experiences...whatever they may be, and wherever I may find them. I also invite you to post your reactions and own stories. This is particularly targeted to those of you too far away to regularly crack open a bottle with, and I hope that this helps us keep in closer touch. This assumes, of course, that you can continue to endure my strange and ongoing obsessions with obscure libations and mess-inducing endeavors in the kitchen. After all, this is not just about the city, but includes that which I gather and drag back into my cave.
One last thing. I should say that the concept of Flaneur has no equivalent translation in the English language. Wikipedia has a good entry should you want to know more.
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