tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6296096399220838318.post1512019927743522343..comments2024-02-05T12:20:34.082-08:00Comments on A Tidings of Magpies: Shall Be MissedAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15238905633085051322noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6296096399220838318.post-20679254010865359402008-05-08T19:38:00.000-07:002008-05-08T19:38:00.000-07:00I used to think graveyards were rather creepy--exc...I used to think graveyards were rather creepy--except for Spring Grove which is a historical site here in Cincy and essentially a park. It's where we took our kids to learn how to drive and we've had picnics there, sitting and eating while others on their lunch breaks go running or biking. It's that beautiful.<BR/>We ended up living with a Jewish cemetery in our backyard.It's smaller, but equally as well used by the living. I hope all the souls are content with that arrangement.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15238905633085051322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6296096399220838318.post-89211668029286534172008-05-08T18:24:00.000-07:002008-05-08T18:24:00.000-07:00It's been years since I visited my parents' graves...It's been years since I visited my parents' graves. They are buried about a three hour drive from my current home.<BR/><BR/>The first few years after their deaths, I went there, and then after my children were born and life and travel became more complicated I stopped.<BR/><BR/>In Belgium, I frequently saw people visiting cemeteries. All Souls Day is a national holiday there and everyone goes to the cemetery and decorates the graves. It's quite moving to witness the families honoring loved ones and the cemeteries covered in flowers and tributes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com