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Read more about the article Gone to the Summerland

Gone to the Summerland

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Recently I saw a grave with the inscription, “Gone to the Summerland” and wondered what it meant. It seems every religion has a place where the soul goes when the…

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Read more about the article Book Review: Burden of Wings by Mauro Marinelli

Book Review: Burden of Wings by Mauro Marinelli

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A new art book for the cemetery enthusiast is out, one that captures the true essence of the graveyard as a gateway between the living and the dead, with inspirational…

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Read more about the article Dollhouse Grave Markers

Dollhouse Grave Markers

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There was a time when every little girl wanted a dollhouse. It didn’t matter if it was a fancy, all-out designer dollhouse, or a cardboard box decorated with odds and…

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