Category Archives: Cemetery

A visit to Mount Hope Cemetery

Posted on October 30, 2010 by skullsinthestars

While in Rochester, NY for the Frontiers in Optics 2010 meeting of the Optical Society of America, the wife and I had a little free time available to take a tour of the lovely and venerable Mount Hope Cemetery. Founded … Continue reading →

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A trip to Savannah, Georgia

Posted on May 10, 2010 by skullsinthestars

Last weekend, the wife and I celebrated our first-year wedding anniversary by taking a 3-day trip to Savannah, Georgia.  Savannah is one of those rare American cities that has maintained a significant portion of its historic neighborhood, and this neighborhood … Continue reading →

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In the footsteps of Mythos… (updated)

Posted on August 23, 2007 by skullsinthestars

Howard Phillips Lovecraft (1890-1937) is one of the most influential horror authors people have never heard of. He was a direct inspiration to most of the leading horror voices of this generation, including Stephen King and Ramsey Campbell.

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