Listening to these amazing recordings one has a sentimental, mystical, and even romantic experience. It also reminds us how brief our encounter with life can be…after all this was only 100 years ago…Before the turn of the century (the last one) all existence simply swam away into memory and the written word. ST wonders why these mundane recordings summon up so much emotion in the heart of ST. A thing that can no longer exist….Perhaps at the heart of all ‘recording’ is the desire to hold on to something that will always be leaving…romantic Christmas thoughts from ST. God bless Christmas.