There are 247 albums in my collection. Vinyl. Analog. The kind that spin on a turntable. Playing now is Vince Guaraldi's Alma-Ville, a tremendous record from a musician who should be known for more than the great music to Peanuts.

This year, I'm trying to listen to every album. I like this kind of challenge, spending time with analog things, listening and maybe writing. A ridiculous project, but I have my reasons.

Today is Inauguration Day. Feels like a funeral. Watching, listening to, or reading the news does me no good.

Great jazz on old technology is nothing but good. No corporation tracks my listening. I'm connected with something tangible, close at hand, and beautiful.

Getting through 247 albums, some double, triple, and box-sets totaling 294 records will take a while. It's already the twentieth day of 2025 and I've listened to a scant five albums. But what's life without a good project?

Especially when the world is burning down.

I'll keep listening.