Commuter Travelog - A Day in the City
by
Cliona Kelliher
- Thursday, August 31, 2017
It made me think of journeys, journeys to work in particular, and how the frenetic pace of our lives is all geared towards that goal of getting to work, performing our tasks, and then getting home again.
And in that process, we use so much energy. Literal energy - we are burning climate-destroying fumes in our cars, in our haste to get where we need to be. Bodily energy - the caffeine induced adrenaline of trying to overcome early starts and force our bodies to keep going. Psychological energy - we are absent, yet not relaxed, hanging on by a thread till the day is over. Tired parents missing their kids, lonely people surrounded by the swell of other bodies. All humans, together yet not connected. This was my day of trying to be present in that experience and looking at how people travel.
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The Day Begins |
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It's always Nine O'Clock |
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The Walk |
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Motor or not? |
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Bicycle Meets Art |
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Obey the Sign |
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I can Park though |
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Or I could scoot... |
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Walking, walking |
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First on the Platform |
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Rinse, Repeat |