The reading delves into the definition of spaces and places, and the boundaries marked out for spaces. In short, space is a practised place. And it is possible to transform a place into space or vice versa. To me, the transformations are stories worth to tell. We gather our experiences and keep them as journals, as stories. Just as what Michel said, “ everyday stories tell us what one can do in it and make out of it. They are treatments of space.” .Speaking of boundaries, they are ambiguous and changeable that can only be found at present or from fragments of the past. They are so unstable that as Michel has suggested, “fās est or fās non est.” ( A foundation exists or it doesn’t.). Just like the boundaries, activities of objects near, on or outside them vary every day, so here come the spatial stories.
Lok Man Poon
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Well-articulated and thoughtful response to the reading on Certeau – especially appreciate your concluding emphasis of “spatial stories” that aptly summarizes your understanding of Certeau’s attitude towards spaces, places and the porous idea of boundaries. Well done!