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Jul 19, 2022Liked by David Katznelson

I'm going to have to read the Rather Ripped Records article from for to aft. "My" record store too! From when I would borrow my frosh roommates' Mustang (he had an 8-track player in it) and drive there on a wing and a prayer from Stanford for a shopping spree; to Russ becoming a big supporter of my music. (The Ophelias played an instore at RRR after it had moved to the Oakland location in 1988. see YouTube video of "Turn Into A Berry".) Saw the Jars play out front from the back of a flatbed pickup truck. Met Peter Hammilll there, and so may artists on vinyl due to the instore stereo and the clerk expertise! And bought a fabulous Gentle Giant bootleg, hahaha! I've still got my Membership ID card, and a pristine unused bumpersticker saying "I'd Rather Be Ripped (at Rather Ripped Records)".

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I heard the poem when walking through redwood trees with a friend who thinks a lot about the inability to truly explain an incredible experience. There is that aspect of what we perceive that is ultimately a singular, personal sensation.

I appreciate your idea of "vague markers." That is exactly it!

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