Day 113: April 23, 2009

Question 35:
If you could have a conversation with a deceased friend or relative, who would you choose?

Responses:

• I would want to talk to my dad's mother, Peggy. She was born in Scotland, became an orphan, got moved to Ireland, came to America, married my very Italian grandfather, had 5 children in a small period of time, and died very young. She must have been rich with experiences and hardships; I would like to hear about them.
• My father—to tell him that I would like to forgive him.
• Janet Ward. She is my first close friend or relative that has passed. I miss her and I have a lot of questions about dying
• Granddad Collyar.

For background on this project, go here: http://christopherheath.blogspot.com/2008/11/over-table-and-under-bar.html

Song:
A Sunday Smile, by Beirut

Lyrics:
All I want is the best for our lives my dear,
and you know my wishes are sincere.
Whats to say for the days I cannot bare.

A Sunday smile you wore it for a while.
A Sunday mile we paused and sang.
A Sunday smile you wore it for a while.
A Sunday mile we paused and sang.
A Sunday smile and we felt true. (and)

We burnt to the ground
left a view to admire
with buildings inside church of white.
We burnt to the ground left a grave to admire.
And as we reach for the sky, reach the church of white.

A Sunday smile you wore it for a while.
A Sunday mile we paused and sang.
A Sunday smile you wore it for a while.
A Sunday mile we paused and sang.
A Sunday smile and we felt true. (and)