Where did I go?

For anyone who has happened upon this blog ...

First, thanks for stopping by!

Second, sorry I wasn't here!

I've been focusing my time and efforts on my website and Facebook group, so please join me on those sites if you're interesting in cemeteries.

Best to you!
Minda
www.TheCemeteryClub.com

Just published a new book!

While it's not prosey, it is helpful. It's called the "Cemetery Journal," and it's a great tool for you to use to log your cemetery research in while you make your way through the graveyard.

From the back cover: "If you spend your free time in cemeteries, you’re probably a taphophile (someone with a passion for cemeteries). And if you’re a taphophile, the odds are good that you enjoy researching them. From genealogists to historical researchers, this journal will help you keep track of all your cemetery information, grave by grave and cemetery by cemetery."

Check it out at: http://www.lulu.com/product/paperback/cemetery-journal/16691555

Let me know what you think!

Minda

www.TheCemeteryClub.com

Another new video

This one is a commercial for one of the many presentations I give.

Check this video out -- Cemetery Secrets - Presentations by Minda Powers-Douglas http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynxTRFBCW5E&feature=share

Enjoy!

Minda

www.TheCemeteryClub.com

Authors wanted!

Are you a non-fiction author of a cemetery book? TheCemeteryClub.com wants to review your book! Contact me to send a review copy. Non-fiction books relating to death or grieving are welcome, as well as poetry within this theme.

-Minda

minda.epitaphsmag@gmail.com

Do you love cemeteries? Do you have a video camera?

If you answered "yes" to both these questions, then check out my video announcing the contest with your chance to have your own cemetery show hosted on www.TheCemeteryClub.com. And, yes, my spokesperson is a puppet (cemetery people have to have a sense of humor).

http://youtu.be/nNVnwfnMDkY

I can't wait for the entries to start coming in!

Happy cemetery haunting!

Minda

www.TheCemeteryClub.com

New cemetery PSA

I just finished a public service announcement on cemeteries and posted it on YouTube. This is my first use of iMovie in a few years. I didn't forget everything!

The cemetery featured in the video is Chippiannock Cemetery in Rock Island, Illinois. If you haven't visited it in person, you really should.

Check it out and let me know what you think.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gw8ZV3RBgI

Happy cemetery haunting!

-Minda

www.TheCemeteryClub.com

It's done!

My new version of www.thecemeteryclub.com is live! Epitaphs Magazine Online is finally launched!

Laurel Hill Cemetery is recipient of a Preservation Achievement Award for restoration of Old Mortality Sculptural Group

Laurel Hill Cemetery is recipient of a Preservation Achievement Award for restoration of Old Mortality Sculptural Group

http://bit.ly/hPEmyd

Latest cemetery and related news

Last U.S. veteran of World War I passes away

http://www.salon.com/news/feature/2011/02/28/us_obit_last_wwi_veteran_1/index.html

 

African-American Cemetery News - blog

http://africanamericancemeteries.com/news/

 

Poor stacked in mass graves in Illinois cemetery

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/02/17/ap/national/main20033141.shtml

 

Westboro funeral pickets are protected speech, high court rules

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2011/03/02/westboro-funeral-pickets-protected-speech-high-court-rules/