A memorial garden at a church is a graveyard that accepts only ashes, and the ashes are mixed in with the soil that feeds the plants, or reposed in a wall of the garden (not the case here). I know several people who are buried there. I helped build the garden when it was first created, more than 20 years ago.
I wondered what happens to a memorial garden at a church if the church later closes. Turns out the worst that can happen is the garden is moved to a local town cemetery.
But, this one is doing fine so far (both the church and the garden). A dear friend who worked at the town library is buried there, as is a tiny infant born too soon. And (shhhh) a loyal dog's ashes are there as well. I hand lettered some of the names into the book of remembrance, kept inside the church.
Interesting that it's not at all expensive. At that church the family simply makes a donation to the garden. At another church it's $1000 (total...forever).
Here is the linked Bloomberg story via Yahoo!News [Click] “Since the invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, trading in depository receipts of Russian companies has been frozen by foreign bourses. The international sanctions that followed have targeted tycoons, banks and even the country’s foreign reserves, while turning the nation’s listed companies into penny stocks in a matter of days.”
I am sure the Russian multi-billionaires are not going to like this. A single billion dollars would be enough to pay a thousand assassins (or their families) a million dollars each. And the May 9th Victory Day parade reminds me of another military parade that didn’t work out well for the ruler. One of the predecessors of the Mogul dynasty conspired with the riders of the war elephants at a military parade to charge into the crowd and trample the current king and court to death. It wouldn’t take but a matter of seconds for a group of tanks in the Victory Day parade to fire a “salute” toward the reviewing stand. (But for exactly that reason, I suppose it would be intended that they not be armed.)
I'm here running off at my electronic mouth, as usual. I seem to be recovered from my second Covid booster, which left me still pretty tired yesterday.
I am finding Beau of the Fifth Column on Youtube an interesting source of information on the activities in Ukraine. It seems he has some military training and contacts and monitos media so I don't have to. He is more optimistic about the stamina of the Ukrainian military and cautious about what information is officially released. My own sense is that Russia was suckered into Ukraine, much like the spider suckers the fly. Ukraine may adjust its response bcause of the horror perpetrated by the Russians. Perhaps I am prejudiced. I well remember Germans praying for the Amricans to arrive before the Russians at the end of WWII. Perhaps the problem is that brutalized people brutalize, much as abused persons abuse.
I am inclined to consider national characters, and to look to past behaviors for clues. That may well be simplistic, but is at least a starting point. I had hoped not to live in such interesting times. . .
Peter Zeihan Fall of China [Click] Sound quality is low, the most interesting thing starts at about 7:35, particularly the part about our new US Trade Representative, Katherine Tai, about whom I knew nothing.
Sinking of the Moskva: Damage Assessment [Click] It looks like neither of the main defensive missile systems were activated, can’t tell if the close in weapons systems were activated (obscured by smoke). Also looks like the sailors abandoned the ship with little or no attempt at damage control. There might have been an accompanying tug.
What or whom does it memorialize?
ReplyDeleteA dying Democracy?
DeleteA memorial garden at a church is a graveyard that accepts only ashes, and the ashes are mixed in with the soil that feeds the plants, or reposed in a wall of the garden (not the case here). I know several people who are buried there. I helped build the garden when it was first created, more than 20 years ago.
DeleteOh, that's interesting; I hadn't previously heard of the practice. Thanks.
DeleteI wondered what happens to a memorial garden at a church if the church later closes.
DeleteTurns out the worst that can happen is the garden is moved to a local town cemetery.
But, this one is doing fine so far (both the church and the garden). A dear friend who worked at the town library is buried there, as is a tiny infant born too soon. And (shhhh) a loyal dog's ashes are there as well. I hand lettered some of the names into the book of remembrance, kept inside the church.
Interesting that it's not at all expensive. At that church the family simply makes a donation to the garden. At another church it's $1000 (total...forever).
Putin Forces Russian Firms from Overseas Exchanges [Click] I suppose that will temporarily prop up the ruble, but have not yet read the links.
ReplyDeleteHere is the linked Bloomberg story via Yahoo!News [Click] “Since the invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, trading in depository receipts of Russian companies has been frozen by foreign bourses. The international sanctions that followed have targeted tycoons, banks and even the country’s foreign reserves, while turning the nation’s listed companies into penny stocks in a matter of days.”
I am sure the Russian multi-billionaires are not going to like this. A single billion dollars would be enough to pay a thousand assassins (or their families) a million dollars each. And the May 9th Victory Day parade reminds me of another military parade that didn’t work out well for the ruler. One of the predecessors of the Mogul dynasty conspired with the riders of the war elephants at a military parade to charge into the crowd and trample the current king and court to death. It wouldn’t take but a matter of seconds for a group of tanks in the Victory Day parade to fire a “salute” toward the reviewing stand. (But for exactly that reason, I suppose it would be intended that they not be armed.)
Just sayin’.
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ReplyDeleteThanks for posting. There have been times I have been on the blog with nothing to say for days.
DeleteI'm here running off at my electronic mouth, as usual. I seem to be recovered from my second Covid booster, which left me still pretty tired yesterday.
DeleteHallllooooo, Catreona!! 🌷
DeleteI am deeply grateful to see you here. Please pop in more, and let us know you're still tickin'. Friends don't need many words.
What listener said.
DeleteI am finding Beau of the Fifth Column on Youtube an interesting source of information on the activities in Ukraine. It seems he has some military training and contacts and monitos media so I don't have to. He is more optimistic about the stamina of the Ukrainian military and cautious about what information is officially released.
ReplyDeleteMy own sense is that Russia was suckered into Ukraine, much like the spider suckers the fly.
Ukraine may adjust its response bcause of the horror perpetrated by the Russians.
Perhaps I am prejudiced. I well remember Germans praying for the Amricans to arrive before the Russians at the end of WWII.
Perhaps the problem is that brutalized people brutalize, much as abused persons abuse.
I am inclined to consider national characters, and to look to past behaviors for clues. That may well be simplistic, but is at least a starting point. I had hoped not to live in such interesting times. . .
DeleteI tuned in Beau for a bit--he seems like a pretty reasonable fellow.
DeletePeter Zeihan Fall of China [Click] Sound quality is low, the most interesting thing starts at about 7:35, particularly the part about our new US Trade Representative, Katherine Tai, about whom I knew nothing.
ReplyDeletePeter Zeihan | The Changing Character of War [Click]
Again, I don’t agree with everything the speaker says, but find him interesting. He is certainly a skilled public speaker, which I also admire.
Something Really Massive Punched Through Our Galaxy [Click]
ReplyDeleteVery cool!
DeleteSinking of the Moskva: Damage Assessment [Click] It looks like neither of the main defensive missile systems were activated, can’t tell if the close in weapons systems were activated (obscured by smoke). Also looks like the sailors abandoned the ship with little or no attempt at damage control. There might have been an accompanying tug.
ReplyDeleteAnd the stuff about high or rough seas seems to have been patent rubbish.
DeleteShocking (LOL) that the Russians tried to cover it over at first. But there *are* satellites.
DeleteMissing Link Galaxy Found By Hubble Explains How Quasars Evolve [Click]
ReplyDeleteGosh, I love science.
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