Dull Persistence of Memory

Alison Krauss does a song Shenandoah recorded some years back, “Ghost in this House.” Melissa used to think Alison Krauss’ song choices were weird at best, too depressing at worst. About “Ghost in this House,” she used to say, “How can anyone be that sad?”

I don’t care if it rains, I don’t care if it’s clear

I don’t mind staying in, because there’s another ghost here.

She sits down in your chair and she shines with your light

And she lays down her head on your pillow at night.

Yes, Sissy, you can be that sad.