3/24/12 Dungeness Cemetery, Sequim, WA

Hello all, today I am talking about the Dungeness Cemetery in Sequim, WA.  I actually discovered this cemetery when leaving the Olympic Game Farm with the nephews.  When Jaymee and I went back later in the summer to explore it, it was pretty dried out (yes, believe it or not western Washington does get dried out in the summer) but I think that added to the beauty of the old stones in it.  The funny stories that stick in my mind are, first, there was one stone that had one corner in the back coming out of the ground so I kept avoiding it saying that the zombies might come out at any moment from there.  I think that is hilarious, Jaymee, no so much, but that is ok she still loves me and still takes me to cemeteries.   There was also an area with like a whole bunch of angels and statues, all we can figure is they moved them when they mowed and just didn’t have them back yet.  I decided this was the cemetery figurine cemetery.  Here is a photo:

See what I mean?  It is just such a random thing to see.  and then my favorite was this stone with a cherub on it laying on its tummy with a bare hiney!  I love this one so much!!

It just really says peaceful thoughts to me. 

well I hope you have enjoyed my little short stories about Dungeness Cemetery.

until tomorrow,

peace and luv to all

laura

Cemetery Talk

So, yeah I am one of those people that like cemeteries.  They are just such peaceful places to wander and gather my thoughts.  Also there is some amazing art in them if you just take the time and look. I love to wander and take photos usually of gravestones that catch my eye, but other times of animals or people or flowers.  I have not been exploring in way too long, but plan on fixing that really soon.  Auburn which is very close to where I live now, has a couple cemeteries that I have never experienced so those will be great adventures for me.  today’s photos are from the Brinnon Cemetery in Brinnon, WA.  I liked this cemetery as it was off the beaten path and contained so much history of the town of Brinnon including the Brinnon family.

Our first headstone is for St. Elmo Russell 1903 – 1959.  This stone intrigued me because it says St. Elmo on it. 

 

our second stone for today is for William G Walker 1856 – 1912 (Here Rests a Woodman of the World)  I love stones with birth dates in the 1800’s – living in western washington those are usually the oldest dates – yes there are earlier graves of native americans but they don’t usually have dates if you can even find them.  also when it comes to native american graves I try to always ask before taking photos so that I don’t break any of their customs and rules.

and in closing, an angel – I love cemetery statues, angels are my favorite but I love finding all the little trinkets that loved ones leave.

as always, peace and luv to everyone,

laura