A rarity for me. Visit to a record store and came away with nothing. Did find a book though at the bookstore around the corner: John Beecher, Collected Poems, 1924-1974. An autographed copy!!
Seems to me that the number of people browsing in such places is going up. Could we be seeing a return to the old ways? I've always thought that record and book stores were more than just that. They are gathering places. Places for people of all ages. Destinations to discover local culture and gage the feeling and vibes of a community. Their gradual diminishing role over the years in the name of supposed technological advancements was sad to observe. But for the moment, one can see a bit of a comeback going on. Hopefully it will continue and grow. It's greatly needed in my mind. Their loss would contribute to a community feeling stale and lifeless.
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