Even in Death, American Indian and African American Civil War Soldiers Faced Discrimination

How I dealt with grief after my mother's death

I'm sharing my grief journey in the hopes that it helps others having to face the death of a parent

Info about Miramar National Cemetery-how it was started, and some of the memorials

How Miramar National Cemetery was created by a local volunteer group led by retired General Robert Cardenas after he learned of the need for a second veteran's cemetery in San Diego. I also talk about some of the monuments on display at Miramar that were donated by local organizations.

Even in Death, American Indian and African American Civil War Soldiers Faced Discrimination

Facing racial discrimination and distrust, American Indians and African Americans were not allowed to fight in Civil War battles until the numbers of white soldiers killed or injured was large enough to start recruiting minorities.  Many minorities fought bravely, earning the respect of the white soldiers.  But when minorities were killed in battle, they faced discrimination again. This podcast episode explores some Civil War era cemeteries for minority soldiers that were almost lost to indifference, and the national monuments that were only recently created.

May 22 is Sherlock Holmes day. Learn about the life and burials of author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Why is May 22 Sherlock Holmes day? Learn about the life of Arthur Conan Doyle, why he was knighted by the British Crown, and it is not a typo-why I said burials in the title!

Is Green Burial available on-site in San Diego County?

It is somewhat ironic that green burial is becoming popular again, as it was the primary burial option in the U.S. before the Civil War.  If you live in San Diego County, you can have an environmentally friendly burial, but many of the funeral homes that claim they offer it really take your body out of the county if not out of state.  In this podcast, I give you information on what to look for, and where green burial is really available in San Diego.