1. Vinyl Records. I bought a turntable, then went to the Needle Doctor to fix it. I realized I never ruined a record, but I have plenty of CDs that are scratched up to all fucking hell.
Today I bought:
Radiohead – Hail to the Theif
Elliott Smith – XO
(both of which I have scratched CDRs)
Bettie Servert – Lamprey (out of print 90s record on yellow vinyl I found for super cheap)
2. CDs. The old plastic compromise. I pack ’em up with printed uncoated paper to bring some dignity to it all. It’s all on YouTube.
3. Four wheels under a steel box. I’m going to Madison this weekend for the big Madison Zine Fest. I’m tabling with zines and CDs and playing an acoustic house show. I haven’t yet been out of the state as a clear-headed thirtysomething.
4. Dough in the air. I start a new job at Uptown Pizza tomorrow. I’m looking forward to returning to life outside of chains-ville and still getting paid to drive my car. Pizza delivery is a cool job because people are less likely to be in a sour mood when you’re bringing pizza to their door. Especially when it’s awesome pizza.