Cartographic scale is deceptive. Small scale maps minimize potential explorations, yet to be undertaken. Large scale maps provide perspective necessary to orientation--spatial orientation.
Zoomer empowers my exploration. Yet, her power is conditional. She is not compatible with other powers--any other systems. Any desire to position myself systematically--globally--beyond the view of Zoomer's position--must be disengaged.
The medium of old--paper--must guide my explorations. Yet, all the paper does not determine my explorations. With faith I begin, while logic and reason I suspend. Were logic and reason to reign me in, I might never have discovered the Vento Regional Trail...the Ramsey County Medical Examiner...the Alexander Ramsey House...the Science Museum exterior exhibits...the Robert Street Bridge...the Wabasha Street Bridge...Lowertown....
Logic and reason have not been trashed. Come snowfall, they will reign me in. Yet, between now and then, I must take leaps of faith crossing curb cuts, will strong strides crossing streets, and jinx not my adventures with confining precision.
Zoomer, teach me your ways that we may weather the storms, be steady in snow. Zoomer, I pray, may we learn how to travel from November to May in fresh air, confined to no inner sanctum.
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