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I'm Oliver Webber, here with my research assistant, Kaydence Ribetnauer. You may not be able to see us because we're tucked in between these blades of grass, waiting for our next meal to fly in and land on one of them. To nourish our bodies and souls, we ponder leaves. We encourage contemplation... especially in regard to issues that will have to be handled when we become worm grub. We hope to motivate others to thoughtfully cultivate preferences and decisions while still vigorously leaping around. We recommend croaking... using voices to broadcast wishes before it's too late to have a voice in this matter. Other than a sumptuous supply of insects, this is assuredly the most "toad-ally" considerate gift we could leave for our life companions! Don't you agree? We invite you to get your feet wet by joining our pond of pondering pre-planners. Let's make croaking meaningful!






Wednesday, March 26, 2014

CEMETERY and MEMORIAL PARK COMBO

Fly'Bye Lady Visit In Ocala

A STUDY OF CONTRASTS

Even in cemeteries and memorial parks, there may be glaring indications of economic disparities.  On one side of the metaphorical fence, headstones are jammed together, blatantly representative of the tight accommodations and lack of space below. 

However, on some properties there are pretty significant pieces of burial land available to anyone willing to shell out a pretty penny. Termed “family estates,” these apportioned lots enable a group of related people to have their bodies repose in clustered proximity to one another.  Often the delineated spaces are defined by hedges, stone walls, or wrought iron gates, creating a degree of separation from neighboring family groups.    

Highland Memorial Park is graced by a swathe of such sectioned territories, rendering a park-like setting shaded by overhanging trees.  


Situated next to an open expanse of land, there is no sense of confinement here. 





Beyond this region of family estates are views unobstructed by conspicuous headstones or other memorial hardware.  But passing through the semblance of a gate (not the Pearly one!) takes a visitor to “the other side” where such traditional structures abound.  



A distinct division between the two properties is achieved visually by observing the labeled designation on the stone entrance stanchions flanking the road. 


The exclusivity of flat markers accentuated by similarly staked artificial flowers on one side of the extensive property also tells the story.