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“As Tears Go By” by Marianne Faithfull: How a poignant song gained gravitas through the artist's life experiences -
“The Sea” by John Banville:
An astounding representation of the grieving mind -
Funeral Favors Offer Visitors a Tangible Memento: Printed or engraved items allow for a personal touch
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“The Truth About Mary Rose” by Marilyn Sachs
A girl searches to find information about an aunt she never knew
We all want to know where we come from, who our ancestors were and what they were like. Sometimes, though, the answers we uncover are not the ones we expect. This is the case in the young adult novel “The … Continue reading
The Evolution of After-Tears Parties in South Africa
More young people are bucking tradition and mourning loved ones in their own way
Traditions aren’t static. They constantly warp and evolve with every new generation. This is especially true in South Africa, as younger generations living in urban areas have adopted a brand new burial tradition: after-tears parties. An after-tears party is a time … Continue reading
Standing Rock Land and Water Protectors Defend Burial Grounds From Desecration by Big Oil
Native American graves excavated for pipeline construction
The standoff on and near the Standing Rock Sioux reservation between indigenous-led resistance to the Dakota Access Pipeline project and security and police forces is currently making global headlines. At issue are the land rights of indigenous people, the human … Continue reading
Posted in Cultural Perspectives
Tagged American Indian Burial Rituals, ancestors, Ancient burial, Barack Obama, beloved ancestors, Burial Conservation, Burial ground, Dakota Access Pipeline, DAPL, Energy Transfer Partners, land protector, Missouri River, Native Americans in the United States, North Dakota, Pipeline transport, Protest, Standing Rock Indian Reservation, United States, United States Army Corps of Engineers, water protector
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Mexico’s Day of the Dead
Southern and Central Mexicans honor their ancestors
The Mexican Day of the Dead is actually celebrated over two days, Nov.1 and Nov. 2, in Central and Southern Mexico. Legend holds that at midnight on Oct. 31, the gates of heaven fly open and release the souls of those … Continue reading
Speaking of Romantic Valentine’s Day Stories — it Starts With Sex and Then Love Kicks in
In the end we are left with the memories of the most romantic love letters ever
Oh yes, Valentine’s Day is this coming Thursday and I personally love this holiday. It’s allows us time to stop and express our heartstrings to those most important in our lives. It’s also a good time to share romantic Valentine’s … Continue reading
