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Not sure why people stopped doing this. It was actually a really popular and socially accepted family activity in the 1920's. The perfect silence and peace coupled with some of the best and most aesthetically pleasing pieces of art (statues, paintings, stained glass, the fonts on the tombstones) are constant sources of inspiration for me. It's important to me to speak and research the names i see so they never truly die, there are so many forgotten stories it's insane. Cemetery Recommendations: Spend a whole day at Forest Lawn in Glendale, make sure you go inside the hall of crucifixion & the great mausoleum. Angelus Rosedale and The Westwood Memorial Park are my other favorites.
May 4, 2023
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i like to go by myself to various cemeteries in the area and just walk around and get to know them. it’s interesting to compare how the styles of tombstones evolve over time. some graves are funny, some are heartbreaking, lots are interesting in some way. i’ll chat with them. i have certain people i feel a kind of connection with and i’ll visit those graves each time. i think everyone ought to be aquainted with the cemeteries around them. they can also be interesting local history. take a few hours to visit some cemeteries near you
Jan 30, 2024
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as long as you’re being respectful, running in the cemetery, having a picnic, reading a book…it all is very beautiful to me.
Feb 23, 2024
Yes I work in a cemetery. My favorite part is saying hello to the graves. Judy Garland, Johnny Ramone, Rudolph Valentino, Pee-wee Herman. Honestly, it’s a sweet tribute being around them. I make it a point to visit cemeteries in most cities I visit, but this one holds a special place in my heart. It’s one of my top two.
Feb 14, 2025
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im a big fan of inconveniencing myself for the vibe. For example, buying a 1965 Dodge Dart and pronouncing it my daily driver was maybe not the most reasonable choice… However, It’s a beautiful piece of machinery & I wouldn’t trade the daily micro-nuisances for anything. I think it’s important to romanticize your life. Making my daily tasks more difficult and beautiful adds a certain flavor to things I can’t really describe. I’ve never been one for efficiency.
May 4, 2023
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the patron saint of the sexy, intellectual, thottie and untasteful-tasteful L.A. woman. I refer to her as the bimbo Joan Didion (i mean that in the least reductive way possible) The summer i discovered this book i was working a dead end retail job on Sunset Blvd. and literally got fired for reading it on the clock. she's a genius. the blueprint.
May 4, 2023
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I dont give a fuck. being glam is a lifestyle. i WILL pull up to a hike in a leather mini skirt and stilettos. i've done it before. In that regard, i'm also a huge fan of garments and shoes that constrict or alter movements.
May 4, 2023