….that I might be done talking about Grave Dirt, I have more to tell you!
Seriously, I was sure my chatter about cemeteries and dirt might have my readers dropping like flies….but you have surprised me in the sharing of my enthusiasm. So many great comments and private emails related to the whole dirt thing has really touched me. It’s turned out to be a really cool thing and I’m glad I shared it with you. First up, me collecting a specimen from Washington Irving, author of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.
This weekend we ventured up to Tarrytown, New York, to visit the Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, resting place of many famous people. It is a stunning place with it’s beautiful headstones and incredibly hilly terrain. On the backside, down a steep slope, there is a small creek and some eery woods. The chilly late afternoon left us wondering if we’d indeed see the headless horseman take a ride. My parents were good sports to be led on our little mission. Actually, it was a day enjoyed by all.
Both Fallon and I took turns digging some dirt. There were people around but we didn’t care. The earth was loose and just begged to be dug. In the first or second scoop I came across a penny so set it back on top of the stone, which is where it must have placed by another visitor some time ago.
Here are some of the interesting tombstones. If you are into walking beautiful cemeteries, especially on a late fall afternoon, when the wind blows and the leaves are falling, and crunching, and making you kinda jumpy, you should visit this one.
The one on the right was coming right out of the tree!
Other activities: saw Enchanted. ADORABLE! I was very impressed with the pop-up book thing they did at the end. Here is the crew in the cute town of New Hope, PA. Hope you had some quality family time this weekend too.
And to my fellow HIM fans…..this just in: Bleed Well (directors cut video). We see them this Saturday and Sunday and I will come with gifts, of course!
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