Within a Few Feet of Oscar Wilde

Irish poet and playwright, Oscar Wilde  was born on October 16 in the year 1854. He passed away on Nov. 30, 1900.

We saw his tomb IRL while in Paris, France a couple of years ago.  If you're ever in Paris, a visit to Père Lachaise Cemetery is well-worth your time.  It is the final resting place of many famous people .   We will trek to this place again on our next trip to Europe, Lord willing.

Oscar Wilde tomb, Père Lachaise Cemetery

memorable quotes

When good Americans die, they go to Paris.

 -Oscar Wilde

Oscar Fingal O'Flahertie Wills Wilde

Père Lachaise Cemetery

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Cemetery Marker for my Parents

I got a call from Sam, the Funeral Home Director, on Friday, May 7th. He said that the headstone for Mom and Dad has been put in place. Their policy was to wait for several days in a row to be at least 50 degrees Fahrenheit (the cement needs to set properly). On the same day, I received in the mail the price list for the grounds upkeep at the cemetery.  We have to pay for sod? and plants? and watering? and all upkeep??!!!

This is somewhat of a closure, but Mother's Day was this month, and Father's Day & Mom's birthday is next month.  All events are not and will not be as happy as they used to be.

ETA: We went to the cemetery today, and planted Pansies & one Salvia.  These plants were courtesy of the 6 potted plants I got from the children through church on Mother's Day.  I am not minding it in the least bit.  I am happy they're being put to good use.  May they thrive, by God's grace.  But, we definitely need sod.  Eventually, Mom & Dad's plot will be the prettiest in the whole place.  Especially after Joe gets his hands on it.

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