Hello all you lovely people! Today I’m switching gears from my writing/art chatting to discuss one of my favourite topics: cemeteries. As a self-proclaimed Cemetery Enthusiast, I get asked a lot of questions on the topic. But there’s one question I get asked more than any other: Are cemeteries and graveyards the same thing? Truth … More Cemetery Vs. Graveyard. Is There a Difference?
Yes, I know. The weeks have turned to months and you all have been patiently waiting for this part two. So without further delay I’ll jump right in and finish what I’ve started. Thank you for your patience! 🙂 Popular Symbols Birds Like many symbols found on headstones, birds are closely linked with God. In … More Graveyard Symbolism Part 2
Because I’m so terrible at being consistent with posting before I update you on my 1,000 cemeteries quest, I figured I’d give a quick update on what’s new in general. Here are some highlights: I moved … again. Yup, this nomad packed her bags and moved from an apartment into a house. Thankfully it’s in … More 1,000 Cemeteries Update: Find a Grave
Most people don’t realize that headstones are speaking louder than the words written upon them. Symbols and imagery are used to add another layer of meaning to help identify the nature of those who lie beneath them. Because there are many different symbols, I’ve decided to break this post into two parts. The following are … More Graveyard Symbolism – What Does It All Mean?
Have I mentioned how much I adore my Twitter family? Because I truly do from the bottom of my little heart. I posted a poll on Twitter asking if anyone would be interested in hearing about my 1,000 Cemeteries Quest. Well, the people have spoken! Well some of you did. Okay, 16 of you did. … More 1,000 Cemeteries Quest: Update
Here’s an update, video style! XO, Angie
Of all the cemeteries I’ve visited so far (38 if you’re counting) the Glasgow Necropolis is the only cemetery that holds a special place in my heart. Five years ago I began writing a novel that would eventually become book one of my urban fantasy series called The Reaper Chronicles. The novel was supposed to … More #1000Cemeteries: The Glasgow Necropolis
