What person no longer alive would you choose to have lunch with now?
What person no longer alive would you choose to have lunch with now?
In my case, it would be with my father. He died suddenly of a massive coronary in his late 60s while I was in another city at my desk and got the call from a neighbourhood doctor. I never had a chance to tell him how much I appreciated what a good father he had been to me and that I loved him very much. Those are things that should never be delayed because we never know when we are going to lose the opportunity.
Choose one person only, and I know the decision will be difficult. There are all kinds of possibilities. Go as far back in history as you wish. But please give the reason for your choice.
Is there an American who would not want to meet with Thomas Jefferson?
A religious Christian might want to meet with Jesus of Nazareth
Who might want to have lunch with Winston Churchill?
Someone who is adept at physics could choose Albert Einstein
Anyone who loves classic films and actors could want to spend a little time with Humphrey Bogart
A classical music fan might choose Mozart.
A photographer could name Ansel Adams as the one
And maybe someone would like to meet with a pirate whose treasure has never been found.
There are so many possibilities here. Remember, ONE name only, but do not just name someone without a good reason for the choice.
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Whoopi Goldberg will not be available to help you with this.
Also Buzz, like you, my dad. Passed 1 and 1/2 months prior to his 80th. Massive arrest brought on by asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, smoking a pack a day while on oxygen while sitting in his "throne" room, reading a Louie Lamoure book. Fortunately, I suppose, I got to tell him how much I admired, respected and loved him three days before the event. I just hope I can be half the man he was.
Fun idea for an article.
I have always wanted to meet John and Abigail Adams. John has always been my own personal hero for so many reasons. First his commitment to founding this country was extraordinary. He treated his wife as an equal, long before most men would have. He followed his ethics to the letter, even at the cost of his own reputation. Only now, do we appreciate the man he was.
There are many that I would love to meet. But, one above all, is my grandfather. I can well remember sitting on his lap, and him telling me stories. Later, when I was a bit to big to sit on his lap, I would sit next to him in his old beat up chair, and he would regale me with more of this wonderful stories. Or when I did something bad, which was quite often, the look that he would have on his face. Very stern, but then, when he would turn away, the shadow of a smile would be on his face.
I truly do miss him very much.
I refuse to accept your limitation of one name . But I will include my rejection of some of your suggestions .
I am not all that interested in meeting Thomas Jefferson . I would likely get into an argument with him if the meeting took place . Instead I want to meet Alexander Hamilton . He established the basis for US prosperity through his understanding of the benefits of world trade as well as concepts of global economics .
And like Perrie I have an interest in John Adams as someone with someone with enormous character and values as well as intelligence . This is in sharp contrast to T. Jefferson who was basically a hyper-passionate con artist .
As far as geniuses go , I would like to meet the German polymath Euler . He blew away everyone else in the era he was in .
That is very touching Kavika. I have often wished that I could have met my grandmother and great grandmother... of course that won't be in this life.
Hey bossy boots. We all play by your games rules, LOL!
There is a really interesting book about Jefferson, on this. It's called "AmericanSphinx". I think you wouldenjoy it if that is your POV about Jefferson.
Hamilton is an interesting dude for a lot of reasons. He's a rags to riches story, went to your old school,interpretedthe Constitution, started the central banking system, had an affair, and got himself dead way to early.
I think I would go with Tesla. Not as esoteric a genius as Euler... who I think you have to be amathematiciantoreallyappreciate, but was a genius in a very practical sense and his inventions were the ones that really lead us into the 20th Century.
Thanks for the suggestions ...
"American Sphinx"
Added to my potential reading list .
Yup , there is even a building there named after him , an ivy covered one .
Tesla is also an interesting choice ... However since he was completely celibate you would be forced to entertain him with only your mind . Are you up to that ?! (;~ P
BTW I would be more interested in James Clerk Maxwell or even Charles Steinmetz .
There are many I would love to meet with too, however I knew it would be a difficult exercise to reduce our focus for that lunchtime hour or two to only one person. In my case my emotions trumped curiosity or intellectual exercise. It appears that some of us simply don't have that much discipline. If the lunch were to be with more than one person, you would have to determine if those persons could get along, or it could become a nasty experience.
The conversation during lunch would be a dialogue. Besides considering what you might hear, think about what you would be able to tell the person of your choice.
I would be interested in what several interesting people would have to say to each other . That's why I didn't want to limit myself to 1 . In fact I just thought of another I'd like to add : Ben Franklin .
I would certainly love to sit down again with my Dad. To tell you why would entail pages you would not be interested in reading and which would have meaning to only me. I would also love to see my sister, Sarah, again, to laugh and talk about the things that have happened since she walked on.
As for a famous person, it would have to be Winston Churchill. His genius and philosophy of life have fascinated me since I was old enough to open a book and read about him. To speak with him about his thoughts and fears during the war over which he presided, to just get a glimpse inside that incredible mind on a personal level, would be awesome.
Nothing wrong with choosing your father - that's what I did myself.
He's coming to have lunch with you. So what will HE wear?
Touchee, Gunny.