Coincidence? Luck? Serendipity? Synchrony? Do these exist independent of mind? Does quantum entanglement hold sway in human affairs? I don't have an answer, but I sure like when the universe seems aligned for even a moment...
A few days ago, my initial blog posting mentioned growing up listening to a Fisher Vacuum tube stereo. Part of me wishes I knew where dad's stereo went. More of me wishes he was still alive so I could ask him. As I write this I realize it's not even about his stereo; whether or not it was a vacuum tube set; where it went; what it's worth; or where it is now... It's about the fact that he realized that music is an incredible gift to humanity, and the Fisher was the mechanism through which he was able to share that with me (much to his chagrin I'm certain when Aerosmith "Toys in the Attic" was in full swing). I admit I felt remiss not taking more care to know where the stereo went. I feel better knowing that the Fisher was merely the mechanism that allowed us to share a bond that linked dis-similar materials. (I'm as unlikely to listen to the "Scots Guard Plays..." as he was to listen to The Amboy Dukes). So I find the fact that I don't know where the Fisher is less bothersome to me now. The Universe we live in is very strange. I couldn't tell you the definition of"strange attractors" in regard to modern physics( yet I know I've read about them somewhere). I can tell you that sometimes letting go of something, often brings something better into our lives. This afternoon a non-functional all tube Fisher receiver appeared and with a little negotiation I brought it home. It needs some restoration, but after putting a new fuse in and slowly bring the voltage up on a Variac, it lit up and plays music. I thought about trying to find the "Scots Guard Plays..." LP as the first music when I'm finished cleaning the receiver up, but I'm kinda leaning toward Dave Brubeck "Take-Five"; It's one of the first records I remember hearing and something my dad would appreciate too...
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