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20 July 2013

Melancholy. [More:] My dad was prone to fits of melancholy. I think it comes with the genes of all Polish, Ukrainian and Russian men.

He passed away in 1995, about 20 years after his cousin (he had no siblings, so he was quite close to his cousins, especially Jerry, who was his same age). Uncle Jerry died of testicular cancer before Lance Armstrong made it cool.

There was a tradition, when my family got together with Uncle Jerry's family. We sang Bohemia Hall.

Tonight, I watched my Texas Rangers lose to the Baltimore Orioles. For some reason I decided to drink Black Russians (vodka with a splash of Kahlua). Then it hit me: Out of the three boys in my family, I was the one that was a sports fan like my dad. And I got melancholy.

Melancholy is a strange emotion. It consists of a deep sadness combined with an appreciation for good times passed. It's an emotion that I simultaneously despise and love. I love it because it is a hard connection I have with my deceased dad. And when I'm both melancholy and drunk, Bohemia Hall always comes to mind.

I posted on Facebook the Bohemia Hall link above to my brothers and also to Uncle Jerry's sons. But the melancholy is so strong in me tonight I felt the need to share it with Metachat as well (aren't you lucky?)

This post is brought to you by Melacholy and Drunk Posting. That is all.
Oh wait; that's not all, I also have to tell you, in drunken slur, that I love you all.

Good night.
posted by Doohickie 20 July | 23:40
Thanks for sharing, friend.
posted by ThePinkSuperhero 20 July | 23:46
OMG I LOVE YOU!

Best buds forever!
posted by Doohickie 20 July | 23:47
You've got heart, Philly-style, friend. One of the best compliments I can give someone. :)
posted by Twiggy 21 July | 01:58
Good morning, Doohickie! I feel like I got to be a part of your melancholy, cheering on my Orioles up here, even though I didn't see your post until today.

Black russians, huh? That's a drink that'll sneak up on you.
posted by gaspode 21 July | 10:06
Aspirin? ; )
posted by Pips 21 July | 16:43
Melancholy it is.

Hugs to you



I'm "there" a lot. Sometimes, making to the next day is an answer.
posted by mightshould 21 July | 17:04
I think it comes with the genes of all Polish, Ukrainian and Russian men.

...and, and Irish men and women too. Remembering can be poignant. Slainte!
posted by Miko 21 July | 21:47
I think it comes with the genes of all Polish, Ukrainian and Russian men.

...and, and Irish men and women too. Remembering can be poignant. Slainte!
posted by Miko 21 July | 21:47
A follow-up (for anyone who might look back at this post): I mentioned that I posted that link to the song on my brothers' FB pages. Well my older brother saw it and called me that night. We talked for an hour or so, and sang Bohemia Hall together. It teared me up a bit.


I love melancholy.
posted by Doohickie 22 July | 22:51
Two tidbits || Happy Birthday Kellydamnit!

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