Music is not in the notes but in the silence in between, and a similar thing can be said about our collections: They are not in the cards, but in the silence in between. I'm back from vacation, and from the silence I've got thoughts on how our collections transcend time as well as how our collections include both the presence of our cards and the absence of those we desire. I also share my own 10-point criteria for establishing a card as being PC-worthy. Plus, we enter the top of the 9th inning of the All-Star Game at Candlestick with Goose Gossage on to close it out and I share a few thoughts (and one incredible card I picked up) from the recent National in Cleveland. I promise you, this isn't a National recap and you won't hear any grievances from me. Come along for the ride - this one goes a few places.