TheCemeteryClub.com

Old blog - 2014

  • Home
  • Links Library
    • Book Reviews
  • Cemetery Research
    • Blogs >
      • Forever Silent Blog
      • Minda's Writing
      • Graveyard Roadtrip
      • Things I Like
    • Gravestones
    • Symbols
    • Genealogy
    • ToolsforYou
    • Books by Minda
  • Art & Poetry
  • Funeral Talk
  • About
    • Minda-CV
    • Speaking Engagements
    • Videos
  • Archives
  • writing-samples

5/16/2014

Finally posted a new video!

4 Comments

Read Now
 
It's not the best quality, but the subject matter is good. I stopped by Davenport Memorial Park in Davenport, Iowa, today after work and on my way to meet my husband, kid and parents to see "Godzilla." (Opening night, whoo hooo!)

I wasn't sure whether my iPhone and YouTube would allow for me to record a video filmed "sideways" and post it in a watchable way. While worrying about that, I neglected to switch the photo setting to video. So I wandered around talking about stuff for nearly five minutes before I realized all I had done was take a couple pictures. And this is why I'm in charge of social media for my day job ...

Anyway, I recorded another one that actually did what I hoped it would do--and I turned on the recording. The result is a bit jerky (motion-wise, not me ... at least I hope not!) and not very smooth. For a spur-of-the-moment video, I guess it's okay. At least I did it.

I also took a pic of the tower in Davenport Memorial and will post that and a postcard image of it I discovered on ebay on my cemetery/postcard blog.
I hope you enjoy the video, for what it's worth. I hope to do more this spring and summer!

Best,
Minda

Share

4 Comments

5/16/2014

Tomb Travels: Holt Cemetery, New Orleans, La.

1 Comment

Read Now
 
PicturePhoto from http://asorblog.org/?p=266
Cemetery: Holt Cemetery
Location: New Orleans, La.
Style: Underground burials, paupers cemetery
Active or inactive: Active
Good to know: The grounds are very uneven, so watch your step. The cemetery is still in use, though no plots have been sold for years. Families who own plots are allowed to continue to bury family members in their plots. Many graves are the final resting places of multiple family members. Graves are dug by hand in this cemetery. (Learn more about Holt from an old blog post of mine.)
Notable graves: Buddy Bolden, Jessie Hill
Remarkable markers: Most of the markers in Holt are remarkable because they are homemade. Many are made from materials that were on-hand (yard landscaping items and decor, wooden planks, etc.).

What else you can do in town ...

What else to see: There are so many wonderful things to do in New Orleans, you won't have a problem keeping yourself busy.

Plan to visit other cemeteries? Make sure you go with a group to any of the cemeteries in the French Quarter. It's easy to get lost in them (the tombs are really tall), nad

Where to eat: Cafe du Monde for chicory coffee and beignets, Acme Oyster House, Corner Bar for oyster po' boys, Pat O'Brien's for hurricanes, Absinthe House for absinthe drink (if you like black licorice flavor), Muriel's for a fine dinner, Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop (bar) ... there are oh so many places to eat and drink!

Safe travels!
Minda

Share

1 Comment
Details

    RSS Feed

    Minda Powers-Douglas

    I'm the founder and editor of TheCemeteryClub.com and Epitaphs Magazine. I love cemeteries and sharing the art and history of them with anyone who will listen!

    Archives

    July 2014
    June 2014
    May 2014
    April 2014
    February 2014
    November 2013
    October 2013
    September 2013
    August 2013
    June 2013
    May 2013
    August 2012

    Categories

    All
    Books
    Bucket List
    Cemeteries
    Cemetery
    Chippiannock
    Civil War
    Featured
    Genealogist
    Gravestones
    Life
    Speaking Engagement
    Taphophile
    TheCemeteryClub.com
    Tour
    Travel
    Volunteer
    Weebly

    RSS Feeds

Powered by Create your own unique website with customizable templates.
  • Home
  • Links Library
    • Book Reviews
  • Cemetery Research
    • Blogs >
      • Forever Silent Blog
      • Minda's Writing
      • Graveyard Roadtrip
      • Things I Like
    • Gravestones
    • Symbols
    • Genealogy
    • ToolsforYou
    • Books by Minda
  • Art & Poetry
  • Funeral Talk
  • About
    • Minda-CV
    • Speaking Engagements
    • Videos
  • Archives
  • writing-samples