Christmas in May!
I was initially confused but then amused when I saw a few signs posted around our building made by the children in the school that runs out of our warehouse. One of the signs has bright multi-colored letters drawn in marker that say: "Thank You! Workers Take The Day Off." It's nice to know that even though most American workers don't know that the rest of the world's labor force is celebrating May Day / International Workers Day, at least these children are learning about it. Although it would be a better world of US workers were celebrating labor solidarity today, I must selfishly say that I'm kind of glad they aren't: My records arrived today!
While back in Ohio last week, I picked my favorite thousand or so from my massive 10,000 record archive. Thanks to the post office's media mail rate, I was able to ship those thousand records (weighing about 600 pounds) out here, insured, for about $300... less than the price of gas. I've been really missing these babies, and one reason why became somewhat clear to me while watching the documentary Scratch. In it one DJ is talking about the state of mind you get in while DJing, and I recognized immediately that zoned-out feeling he was describing. I also realized that the description nearly matches the goal of meditation -- "thinking about nothing" -- clearing your head to focus on the present moment. No wonder I've been jonesing for these records... I need them for meditation!
Since I got back from Ohio four days ago we've been running pretty busy, meaning I've got bunches to do and had better get to work on it. :-) more later...
While back in Ohio last week, I picked my favorite thousand or so from my massive 10,000 record archive. Thanks to the post office's media mail rate, I was able to ship those thousand records (weighing about 600 pounds) out here, insured, for about $300... less than the price of gas. I've been really missing these babies, and one reason why became somewhat clear to me while watching the documentary Scratch. In it one DJ is talking about the state of mind you get in while DJing, and I recognized immediately that zoned-out feeling he was describing. I also realized that the description nearly matches the goal of meditation -- "thinking about nothing" -- clearing your head to focus on the present moment. No wonder I've been jonesing for these records... I need them for meditation!
Since I got back from Ohio four days ago we've been running pretty busy, meaning I've got bunches to do and had better get to work on it. :-) more later...
