Record

History is the record of an encounter between character and circumstances.

~ Donald Creighton

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The other day I saw some old records for sale.  Someone started a business selling old records.  Included on their list was an Elvis album and the soundtrack to Cats - both of which I own and have at my parents' house.  They were selling these for $78 a piece.

Rather, they were listed for $78 a piece.  The fact that they had not been purchased might be an indicator that people were not willing to pay that much.

Anymore you see album covers framed as wall art.  You see old albums melted and made into candy dishes or change holders.  Or people buying because vinyl is back.

It is kind of cool how you have to actually engage with a record player.  And you have to be still when the music is playing.  Unlike with headphones where you can go for a jog or paint a house or chop a tree down while listening to music.

Maybe the resurgence of vinyl is about going back to when we focused on something.  When we were patient and put forth effort and listened.

Listening should make a comeback.  That would be great.

And let me know if you're interested in the Elvis or the Cats album.