After 40 years, incense still burns bright in American homes

From: St. Joseph News-Press | Date: September 18, 2003| Author: SANDRA L. WALSH | Copyright information

In the '60s and '70s, beatnik and Brahmin philosophies collided making incense the signature smell of East meets West.

Today, incense use is no longer limited to an enlightened few. Incense has become more square than counterculture.

"I can't even begin to tell you all the different types of incense we carry. It's a major part of our store - it takes up an entire corner," says Cynthia Lett, a buyer for Record Wear House. "We even have collectibles - nicely packaged boxes of ince...

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