My Dad



Some of you may know that my Dad died about a week ago. I've been in New Mexico with my mom since then.

My dad was not a spiritual person. The only afterlife he recognised is the the genetic one. He lives on through his kids and their kids.

A couple of videos of songs my dad loved.




Issykitty says...

So sorry, Brian. His legacy will live on through your friends and family. Thinking about what you and your mother must be going through. He must have been very proud of you.

dag says...

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Where my feelings are now is that death is a bad thing. A waste. It's like burning down a library of books that don't exist anywhere else.

With consciousness we're cursed with the knowledge that death is coming for all of us. If we're able to, we delude ourselves with religion or denial- but eventually all the books in the library get burnt to a crisp.

I'm with Aubrey.


gwiz665 says...

I'm very sorry for your loss, dag. I hope you got to say goodbye and make peace with what happened. If there's anything you need or want, you have only to ask.

I'm with Aubrey too. Hopefully death will be cured in our lifetimes.


http://videosift.com/video/Chet-Atkins-I-Still-Cant-Say-Goodbye-Live-1987

dag says...

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See, there's a good example - Chet Atkins, the amazing finger picking master - all his knowledge, skill and creativity is now gone. There will be no more new Chet Atkins songs - ever again.

>> ^gwiz665:

I'm very sorry for your loss, dag. I hope you got to say goodbye and make peace with what happened. If there's anything you need or want, you have only to ask.
I'm with Aubrey too. Hopefully death will be cured in our lifetimes.
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youdiejoe says...

Having gone through the pain of losing my father in a little less than 2 years ago, I know, I'm sorry. Your family will be a great strength for you as will your friends here and in the "real" world.

dag says...

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^Having "colon cleanser" spam on this thread actually made me laugh. This is why I love the Internet - it keeps you from taking things too seriously.

notarobot says...

I haven't had more than half a foot of attention in the sift probably since the beginning of summer. All I can offer is late condolences. I don't think I can say anything more eloquently than some of what's already been said here. Sorry for your loss.

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