Back to the Past...

Music | Something About John Coltrane by Alice Coltrane

I have no qualms about nostalgia. As with most people who are older, I am also bent to things of the past. I am now the old guy often reminiscing about the yesterdays. How music was so much better, how cars had more character, how most folks had a real sense of style... I love my beater 1983 Volvo and still have my 1979 BMW motorcycle. The things I am passionate about are all about soul, character and style.

I just found that I will soon have a love that I have not had a relationship with in about the past 17 years. I will be reunited with Hasselblad. My first long time affair with Hasselblad started back in 1987. I was able after many years of yearning, purchase an entire brand new system. She made me work for her and I in turn appreciated the hell out her. She treated me well, never to fail me in the decade or so of being my main system.

I am one of the few people that think the digital age has ruined a lot of things. Like most, I was lured by what digital had to offer. Promises of everything good, faster, better and more economical. My Hasselblad sat in its case not being used for years. Around 2002, I sold everything, regretting it the moment she left my possession.

The nice thing about my second go around with Hasselblad is that this one comes from a good friend who has had her for over 2 decades. She is a bit beat up, battle scarred, but still carries character I will be elated to make more art with.

I love going back to the past, reliving vicariously my youth. Material things come and go, but some things are objects of desire. This one will be appreciated for more decades as I get older, moving and dancing as I did when I was younger.