Overheard at the Record Store-18

“Dude, that lady’s been 10 tokes over the line since the ’60s.” “That show is so cheerfully vulgar—I just love it.” “My dad started the job of collecting Alice Cooper. But I finished it, man.” “I had to give that guy my jacket last night. He was wearing cut-off jean shorts, was covered in sweat, [...]
Overheard at the Record Store-17

“As an album it’s pretty cheesy, but as a piece of historical significance, it’s huge.” “Daddy, I don’t like this music. These people are weird.” “OK buddy.” “I went through a Guns ‘n’ Roses phase.” “Oh yeah? How long did it last?” “It never really ended.” “Oh dude. The only time I’ve ever been escorted [...]
Overheard at the Record Store-16

“They have a Creedence cassette. This is proof that miracles happen.” “You know you’re a record nerd when you’re looking at records under an electron microscope.” “I know I’ve entered the no-shit zone, but records are heavy.” “The ’60s did not end well for that guy.” “Do you have inspirational music for seminars?” “Hmm…like what?” [...]
Overheard at the Record Store-15

“Don’t you guys have enough pretentious crap from your own generation? Do you have to take it from mine?” “I’m going to New York, getting a new tattoo and seeing Exene Cervenka in the same week. Life is good.” “Look, man. If I can’t be drunk in here, then you can’t either.” “Do you have [...]
Something to Think About
This Serbian proverb hangs above my desk. In the last week or so, I’ve found myself glancing up at it quite a bit, so I though I’d share it. Be humble, for you are made of earth. Be noble, for you are made of stars.
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