Each week, I attempt to introduce you to something new — a song I’ve heard or a band I’ve fallen for, a beer and food pairing that I’ve enjoyed, or a poet or writer that I know about but you may not. In the latter category, it seems, I have been focused mainly on the deceased,… Continue reading Tell Me Again, Hayden…
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Infidels, Excess, and Howe: More Recollections from the Record Collection
Several weeks ago I began rediscovering the contents of my vinyl record collection, which had remained stacked and silent on my shelves for several years, until the arrival of a working turntable in late 2008. I wrote about that experience here. Since then I have continued to pull out records at random, dust them off, give them a… Continue reading Infidels, Excess, and Howe: More Recollections from the Record Collection
Rediscovering the Joys of Playing Melodies Unheard
Recently I received a great gift for my birthday — a turntable. This may not sound like much of a present, but after several years of staring at my dysfunctional stereo cabinet in frustration, and watching the dust collect on the row of records in my office, I can assure you that getting this outsized electronic device (even my… Continue reading Rediscovering the Joys of Playing Melodies Unheard