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I found the best epitaph ever in Grand Marais

November 6, 2015

I like to visit cemeteries when I travel — this is usually the first thing I do once I get …

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Cemetery: Pont-en-Royans

August 29, 2015

My sister went to France (lucky!) and sent me a couple of cemetery photos. I’m so glad people see cemeteries …

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A cemetery with a view

July 18, 2015

Scenes from Calvary Cemetery, on Chicago’s lakefront.           

July 18, 2015

Scenes from Calvary Cemetery, on Chicago’s lakefront.           

Confederate flag debate hits cemeteries

July 10, 2015

“Spending taxpayer money on the flag, and displaying it on a public monument, may be one thing; preventing private citizens …

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Père Lachaise Cemetery, Paris, Part II

February 23, 2014

I wanted to post more general pictures from Père Lachaise Cemetery in Paris courtesy of my friend, Ben. I will post …

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Guest photos: Père Lachaise Cemetery, Paris, Part I

February 16, 2014

Another entry for the “cemetery travels of friends” category. What would I do without my friends! Of course I would …

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St. Mathias Cemetery, Hampton, Minn.

October 5, 2013

I spoke at the Hastings Pleasant Hill Library today and on my way back home, I took a spontaneous visit …

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Lambs and pinwheels and balloons

December 8, 2012

From my memoir: “Woodville is the only cemetery Dad and I work in with a section just for babies. It’s …

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Cemeteries in the spotlight

November 11, 2012

Today we celebrate Veterans’ Day by honoring those who have served and continue to serve in the U.S. armed forces. …

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