The Doors

Maybe it's because it's Paris, or maybe it just comes from being in a new place. Either way, I can't help noticing details of daily existence that once seemed completely mundane and unremarkable. You're going to think this is crazy, but as one example of this new compulsion, I've been paying attention to the beauty and individuality of doors. It seems as though every building in Paris has a completely unique door or set of doors. They're different colors, shapes, and sizes; they're made out of different materials; they're incorporated into building structures in different ways. Through all of these variables, the doors say very different things about the people who walk through them every day. They also provide an unusual snapshot of the city's architectural heritage. But mostly their great variation make walks through the city invariably entertaining - an epic game of "Concentration" where you're almost sure to never find a match.

It may seem silly, but next time you go for a walk, think about how many of the doors you see match each other. And let me know what you discover.