As if there wasn't enough that sucked about Sandy, the warehouse of Norton Records flooded. And I don't mean that with any sort of smart ass tone. It was bad. Yes, other people lost everything, people died. There are things that suck, and things that really suck. And there was a lot about this storm that really, really sucked. A flooded record warehouse may seem trivial. Where it lands on the suck-o-meter depends on who you are. You could sit in your easy chair, detached, and think that none of this will affect you. Try thinking that when the time comes to get a vinyl copy of the first Sonics LP to play on your cushy little dry turntable.
It's high time to donate; to someone, something, or some organization that can help someone feeling the sting. The Red Cross might be a place to start. The Norton folks could use volunteers to clean up their mess (see links below). And Rock 'n' Soul Ichiban's server took a dump, so them too. This is a triage situation for everybody. Let's all just help somebody. Roll up your sleeves and get out your wallets. We're all in this together.
American Red Cross
Norton Records Emergency Update at Nortonville Contact info for Norton volunteers
Norton Records Warehouse Takes Massive Hit from Sandy at Village Voice
Rock 'n' Soul Ichiban - Server donations
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