the wonders of technology

here's the thing: it's hard to write stories that take place in London when you haven't been there for a few years, and you aren't actually familiar with that part of town (London is big; there's a lot of town to be familiar with).

so, here's what i love about the internet: google street view maps! i've never done this before, and it is kind of exciting. you can look up or down, left or right, go around the corner to the next street, turn around and come back again - you can totally situate yourself! they blur out people's faces now, since they were sued by someone who got caught cheating on his wife (something about an invasion of privacy or something... pfffft, dude was asking for it). but seriously, i go online and suddenly i'm in Holborn! an accurate setting, every time.

this is a thing that i recommend. that is all my wisdom for today.