Between funerals, family visits, and endless calls to sleep, it’s time to barely breathe. Small things are often overlooked. But after the chaos has fallen, it is time to reflect on the life and legacy of a lover. There are many ways to preserve the memory of someone’s past. The most universal way of memorializing […]
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We drove through the Schwarzwald (Black Forest) from our headquarters in Baden-Württemberg to the Bavarian town of Ulm in the Swiss Alps for an afternoon walk and lunch. The Elm Monster (Cathedral) boasts the world’s tallest tower. The view at the top after climbing 768 steps is supposed to be amazing, but I passed on […]
The loss of a pet can be as devastating as the loss of any other family member. As you move through the stages of grief, denial, anger, bargaining, and depression, creating a memorial to celebrate the life of your beloved companion can be a huge aid toward reaching that last stage, acceptance. It’s not only […]
The first official Memorial Day was held May 30, 1868, but southern women were decorating the graves of soldiers before the end of the Civil War. After the war, a women’s group in Columbus, Mississippi, decorated the graves of both Confederate and Union soldiers. Francis Miles Finch, a 19th century judge, academic and poet, was […]
Whether you are doing researching on a famous star like Elvis Presley, or you are working on your family tree, you will find that Find A Grave has what you are looking for. If they are no longer living they are bound to be on Find A Grave.com! Find A Grave also has over 18 […]