Friday, November 10, 2023

Saturday Sparks Link Party 591

Welcome to Saturday Sparks 591! 

 Starting off today's party with this hauntingly beautiful tombstone.


DH and I  visit old cemeteries from time to time.

The hallowed ground is rich in history and deserving of our respect and attention.

We passed this very old, very well cared for graveyard recently and had to turn around to take a better look.

Sadly, the older cemeteries contain many graves of infants and children - mostly attributed to disease.

 This particular tattered headstone captured my heart - a sweet angelic girl with a broken wing.


Yes, she was dirty and worn, but the detail of the carved stone was simply extraordinary.

No feature was forgotten, from the lace trim on her dress to her sweet, pudgy knees and bare-feet.

The craftsman that created her did so with much love and care, just as it should be.
 
"To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die."

~ Thomas Campbell

Now, onto the party,

First up, the Fabulous Features from Saturday Sparks 590.


Pieced Pastimes

 Thanks to everyone for linking up to last weeks party.
If you were featured, please grab the featured button (above) to add to your blog.

Now, onto the party!

Link up your latest creative posts such as:

Crafts
DIY
Gardening
Home Decor
Photography
Recipes
Repurposing
Sewing/Quilting

Links are open through Thursday morning.

Features will be posted at next weeks party at Pieced Pastimes and may also be featured at Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram and/or Twitter.


  Party Guidelines:
- Link to a specific post, not your homepage.
- No advertising, Etsy shops or giveaways.
- Pin feature photos to Pinterest from the original source and not from this blog.
- Visit other links and leave a kind comment.

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

20 comments:

  1. Suzanne, that tombstone is truly beautiful. I can’t even begin to imagine the grief of that family. We often visit old cemeteries.Thanks for hosting and for featuring my Thanksgiving Tabletop Inspiration! Wishing you a lovely weekend, my friend!

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    1. It really was, Pam! We are always taken aback by the amount of headstones for the young ones - so sad. It makes you appreciate the era we live in and how much the medical field has advanced. Loved all the different Thanksgiving tables you shared! Sending you much sunshine ~ Suzanne.

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  2. Thanks so much for hosting this delightful party each and every week!! I really appreciate the time and effort that goes into it along with visiting all the links and choosing Features!!! Thank You!! Stay safe, healthy and happy!!
    Hugs,
    Deb

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  3. Thank you for featuring my cork place card holders

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    1. Happy to feature you, Claire! Thanks for linking up ~ Suzanne.

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  4. Thanks so much, Suzanne, for hosting this party every week. It's a lot of work but it is so nice to be able to visit other bloggers from your site. My husband and. also stop at old graveyards and find them peaceful and beautiful with beautiful sculptures made with such care. Have a great week.
    Lynne

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    1. Hosting is my pleasure, Lynne. Glad to know that others find the beauty in old cemeteries. They are such special places. Happy Fall ~ Suzanne.

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  5. That cherub statue is so very special, Suzanne. Great holiday features. Thank you for hosting, and I hope your weekend is wonderful. We're still enjoying some really nice fall weather, though forest fires have been an actual threat in some of our area this past week. Hopefully the rain we had yesterday will help abate those.

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    1. Yes it was, Rita! Glad to know you enjoyed the features. Our weather has been cooler - normal for this time of year. We had a little burst of snow the other morning - just 1/2" that was gone by the next day. Enjoy these final days of fall and I hope your fire situation has subsided. Many smiles ~ Suzanne.

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  6. A HUGE THANK YOU Suzanne for featuring my Thanksgiving Pie Garland this week! Creatively, Beth

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    1. You are very welcome, Beth! It looks like a fun project and perfect to celebrate Thanksgiving. Have a great week ~ Suzanne.

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  7. Hi Suzanne, great features this week, thanks for hosting

    I linked up this week with = 95+96. Hope you will join us M-S SeniorSalonPitStop and W-S #WordlessWednesday. You will find both under BLOGGING.

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    1. Glad to know you enjoyed this weeks features, Slabs! All my best ~ Suzanne.

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  8. Thank you for featuring my Green Bean and Chanterelle Mushroom Casserole this week!

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    1. Happy to feature your recipe, Amy! It looks delicious. Take care ~ Suzanne.

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  9. Fall is the perfect season to visit cemeteries, since November has several days set aside for remembrance and gratitude. Fall has finally arrived in North GA, with a long-delayed riot of color, crisp days and needed rain. Have a wonderful week.

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    1. Yes, it is Sandra! It's always nice to see a fresh set of flags placed in respect for the fallen soldiers and seeing all the people taking the time to honor them. Enjoy your fall colors ~ Suzanne.

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  10. Old Cemeteries are always interesting. I love the history them. Thanks for hosting and I hope that you have a wonderful week.

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    1. Yes, they are Patrick! The epitaphs really take you back to a different time and place. Enjoy your week ~ Suzanne.

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