Speaking of treasures, here is another... a photo album that somehow defied the rules of time and space. It's like the world went by and this thing didn't realize it. There's no way it's "acid free" or "archival safe." But somehow some way, it's stood the test of time:
no water spots
the plastic sheet protectors are not brittle or torn
it doesn't stink like basement
the silky fabric covering is in immaculate condition
the binding is fluid and functional
All of the above mentioned points makes me wonder if this thing was EVER used. What a shame that this might not have been appreciated the "first" time around.
With earth day and all, there's a lot of focus on re-using and recycling. I'm all for it. But here's my question, "How can you re-use something that was never used the first time around?" You follow me? So now I'm thinking about a term to invent which labels vintage finds that have never been used.
"Mint condition" means that an older object is in decent shape in relation to its age. (Cars with no dents and not a lot of rust). You see old stuff incorrectly labeled as "new" occasionally (how can it be "new" when it's at least a half-century old)? You also see stuff labeled as "like new" which is a funny one. I mean, what's that? It's either new or it's not new.
"Never used" sounds unwanted and unloved. "Never appreciated" sounds ungrateful. "Forgotten treasure" sounds nicer. Any suggestions?
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