I’m not particularly a raving fan of post-apocalyptic or dystopian fiction. I feel as though those genres, while falling into what some may call speculative fiction is ultimately the realm of Science Fiction and my preference is truly all things horror. However, I must recognize a good work of fiction when I read it…
I have been very fascinated lately with this idea of perception. Is what we perceive ourselves to be what is indeed presented to others? There is often a lot of talk regarding appropriateness; what is or what is not acceptable social behavior. Whether about in a social gathering or at work we fall into societally…
DISCLAIMER: The following blog outlines some folklore practices. Burial Day Books does not condone the harming of any animals. In fact, the Gravedigger is a vegan and loves animals very, very, very much. I received some terrible news today. The news was so terrible that I could not even attend to my chores. The day…
The rose is red, the violet’s blue, The honey’s sweet, and so are you. Thou art my love and I am thine; I drew thee to my Valentine: The lot was cast and then I drew, And Fortune said it shou’d be you. We have had had plenty of hearts pass through our doors here.…
Work at the grounds has reached an uncomfortable level of stress. I insist that I love our cemetery and all of the visitors that we have visit us during the day and night. However, after an increase in services the Undertaker thought it would be nice to take me yet again to the cinema. With…
We are in Baltimore to celebrate the life of one of the greatest American literary figures in history, our dear and beloved Edgar Allan Poe! After a fourteen hour drive we have once again returned to this great city and will once again hold vigil at the Westminster Hall and Burying Ground. As many…
The holiday season is over, and I am pleased because the shops are no longer full of manic individuals. Things around the graveyard have been quiet and so the Undertaker and I will be going to the cinema this evening to watch a film titled The Devil Inside. Demonic horror films are their own…