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Death’s Garden: The Original Catacomb
On our last morning in Rome, Mason and I wandered around the Piazza Venezia, trying to find the Archaeobus that would take us out to the Appian Way. I was sick with a cold I’d picked up in the Vatican … Continue reading
Death’s Garden: New Orleans Blues
by Christine Sutton A few years ago, my husband and I decided to go on a much-needed vacation. Some time away from the stress of everyday life was just what we needed. We had a little more than two weeks … Continue reading
Marking Fred Gwynne’s Unmarked Grave with Flowers
by Sharon Pajka Fred Gwynne was an American actor who passed just shy of his 67th birthday in 1993. If I played a clip, I’m pretty sure that you would recognize his distinctive bass-baritone voice. Most of us know him … Continue reading
Death’s Garden: In the Dark
by Loren Rhoads The sky burned with gold as we rounded the block again. The Thomas Guide wasn’t helping at all. None of the buildings seemed to be numbered. I was ready to give up. I considered suggesting we ditch the graveyard … Continue reading
Cemetery of the Week #135: Temple Emanu-El’s Home of Peace
Home of Peace (Navai Shalome) 1299 El Camino Real Colma, California 94014 Telephone: (650) 755-4700 Established: January 1, 1888 Size: 20 “graciously landscaped” acres at the foot of the San Bruno Mountains, according to the cemetery’s website. Number of interments: … Continue reading
