Depending on your point of view, living next to a cemetery can give your property a spooky thrill or a peaceful atmosphere. But most people in Western culture would balk at taking up residence inside a cemetery, at least until the move would be six feet under. For thousands of people in the Philippines, day-to-day... Continue Reading →
The story of the Pilgrims takes center stage in our national imagination of the United States. In kindergartens across the country, kids don paper bonnets and buckled hats and color smiling colonists sharing meals with smiling Native Americans. As a child growing up in New England, I attended my share of field trips to Plymouth Plantations... Continue Reading →
The inner workings of the human anatomy have fascinated scientific minds for thousands of years. The trouble is, the inner workings only keep working when they stay inner; if you try to watch them in action people might call you names like “the Ripper” or “murderer.” Dead bodies, therefore, are the go-to resource for the... Continue Reading →
It really can’t stay (Baby it’s cold outside)The corpse has got to go away (Baby it’s cold outside)This funeral has been (Been hopin the frost would thin)So very nice (Oh, no the ground is frozen in ice!) Fun fact, the top five deadliest months in the U.S. are also months with significant snowfall. January holds the number... Continue Reading →
Playing Marbles for Keeps 