tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-688566251618947246.post3357798719227764890..comments2023-11-28T02:49:21.156-08:00Comments on my castle in spain: Dig my bones....My Castle in Spainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14572760890022593531noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-688566251618947246.post-91148285452087968312009-03-29T07:11:00.001-07:002009-03-29T07:11:00.001-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-688566251618947246.post-83781578964317961522009-03-29T07:11:00.000-07:002009-03-29T07:11:00.000-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-688566251618947246.post-54413933351728360592008-11-10T18:30:00.000-08:002008-11-10T18:30:00.000-08:00Very interesting. Something similar happens in Gr...Very interesting. Something similar happens in Greece...Laviniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08810442216887536113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-688566251618947246.post-12423635757105915102008-11-06T08:39:00.000-08:002008-11-06T08:39:00.000-08:00Merci de partager tes sentiments avec nous ! mais ...Merci de partager tes sentiments avec nous ! mais surtout de nous apprendre un peu de ta culture ! C'est une très jolie façon de vivre la mortMélaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06968941054340607366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-688566251618947246.post-27128466696668131672008-11-03T11:25:00.000-08:002008-11-03T11:25:00.000-08:00Thank you for sharing this story and tradition. I ...Thank you for sharing this story and tradition. I just went to the Dia de los Muertes parade last night here, and it's refreshing to see such positive and different ways of dealing with the biggest transition that all of us will face someday.<BR/><BR/>I'm glad your boy is back! I know how you feel...mine is still astray but perhaps will return soon.<BR/><BR/>xoxotangobabyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01288974184200212536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-688566251618947246.post-91451281279823871812008-11-02T06:52:00.000-08:002008-11-02T06:52:00.000-08:00Fascinating! What an amazing thing. Who gets the ...Fascinating! What an amazing thing. Who gets the bones? I am so intrigued by this. You must post more on this!!! Maybe you'll get to Madagascar soon, and when you do, you know we'll be needing photos!<BR/>xoxoGillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08845512494417503198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-688566251618947246.post-67957381888783278332008-11-02T01:54:00.000-07:002008-11-02T01:54:00.000-07:00Wow...just look at the smiling happy faces! Sounds...Wow...just look at the smiling happy faces! Sounds similar in sentiment to the day of the dead ceremonies in Mexico. Very cool!!Linda@ Lime in the Coconuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04551293394719390382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-688566251618947246.post-6361941589577457852008-11-01T17:29:00.000-07:002008-11-01T17:29:00.000-07:00This is such a human, positive way to say,'grief e...This is such a human, positive way to say,'grief ends here and life goes on'. Amazing images.corinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12752871210851803525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-688566251618947246.post-1638548783541989052008-11-01T16:41:00.000-07:002008-11-01T16:41:00.000-07:00What an interesting post. Sometimes I am bothered...What an interesting post. Sometimes I am bothered by some of our traditions when a loved one dies. A funeral is normally held within 2 days and during the service we are encouraged to "celebrate" when one really wants to cry and mourn. It seems to me that the tradition you are sharing provides for both mourning and celebration. Thank you for sharing this.Jojohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09843762553010099404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-688566251618947246.post-73518622606330809182008-11-01T12:56:00.000-07:002008-11-01T12:56:00.000-07:00An interesting and insightful post, most enjoyed b...An interesting and insightful post, most enjoyed by yours truly.<BR/><BR/>Greetings from London.A Cuban In Londonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16423293358605007539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-688566251618947246.post-91236831827396555512008-10-31T14:17:00.000-07:002008-10-31T14:17:00.000-07:00What an amazing ritual! Quite beautiful. In my way...What an amazing ritual! Quite beautiful. In my way, although it is not part of my culture, I also celebrate the Day of the Dead and prepare a small offrenda with pictures of my parents (they are both deceased), objects that belonged to them, food & drink that they liked, and flowers and candles. Thanks for sharing this with us.Anairamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08626269831496499230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-688566251618947246.post-25201236258472061822008-10-31T10:12:00.000-07:002008-10-31T10:12:00.000-07:00I really find this practice fascinating - and I ca...I really find this practice fascinating - and I can't agree more that it suits this theme that's playing in your mind, of one loving too much. :-) Death is so very much a part of life and this tradition embraces that wholeheartedly.Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08165921655704936838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-688566251618947246.post-58780904378584451392008-10-31T09:51:00.000-07:002008-10-31T09:51:00.000-07:00I think embracing death and celebrating the life t...I think embracing death and celebrating the life that has passed shows such a healthy attitude. Our love for someone doesn't end when their life ends, does it? And we have to find ways to deal with that. It's one of the simultaneously marvellous and tragic things about being human. Thanks for sharing this with us Lala and enjoy the giddiness of love! :)kendaleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10085858988070461010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-688566251618947246.post-75762404594315914622008-10-31T09:22:00.000-07:002008-10-31T09:22:00.000-07:00girl, what a beautiful post. thank you for sharing...girl, what a beautiful post. thank you for sharing this with us. i have often wondered, researched and tried to understand the celebration of 'the day of the dead' connected to halloween. i just had a sense that there is a valuable and beneficial richness there that i felt i wanted to connect with. you have helped me to see the beauty and honor of the celebrations of those we love who have passed on...<BR/><BR/>i used to say to my mom 'i smell dada in my room.' dada was my grandfather and he had his own smell as we all do. sometimes after he had passed on once in a while his scent would capture me. when i said this to my mom, she would look at me and say 'yes?' as if to say 'tell me more...'<BR/><BR/>bon-weekend and enjoy your Chèri. it must be wonderful to have him back... lose yourself in him these days as i am sure he is all too happy for it with open arms...<BR/><BR/>bisous!l'air du tempshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12910831320800080950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-688566251618947246.post-65827740730550745702008-10-31T09:11:00.000-07:002008-10-31T09:11:00.000-07:00Beautiful ceremony honoring the gone from this pla...Beautiful ceremony honoring the gone from this place...I love that Death is just a part of the whole and would be pleased if those who cared for me in this life carried me on to the next with such love. Wonderful post!Linda Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03070050388987072100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-688566251618947246.post-82175876397457963172008-10-31T08:57:00.000-07:002008-10-31T08:57:00.000-07:00Lala, I have tears of joy streaming down my face! ...Lala, I have tears of joy streaming down my face! This is so beautiful! <BR/><BR/>These faces of the people are gorgeous! Lala, is it okay if I email you??<BR/><BR/>I adore this post with all of my heart.christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15541888793748453425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-688566251618947246.post-54443401577699715382008-10-30T23:12:00.000-07:002008-10-30T23:12:00.000-07:00I am so glad that you have shared this. It helps m...I am so glad that you have shared this. It helps me to have context before I depart in two weeks time. I will be landing at Tana airport. I will think of you as I take in and absorb every bit of the culture that I am exposed to. I can't wait to tell you of my experiences when I return.<BR/><BR/>And I am so happy that you are giddy with love...<BR/><BR/>Happy weekend : )<BR/><BR/>CAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17957834646085933322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-688566251618947246.post-66114296736644485592008-10-30T19:11:00.000-07:002008-10-30T19:11:00.000-07:00The Famadihana is a fascinating tradition, Lala. I...The Famadihana is a fascinating tradition, Lala. I love the smiles, dancing and celebration envolved.<BR/><BR/>Glad to hear your Moncheri is back. WT was gone for two weeks and it seemed like an eternity!Tess Kincaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04889725786678984293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-688566251618947246.post-87997271796100869882008-10-30T16:05:00.000-07:002008-10-30T16:05:00.000-07:00Lala, que linda tradição!não conhecia e amei!a exp...Lala, que linda tradição!<BR/>não conhecia e amei!<BR/>a expressão das mulheres muito linda também.Simonettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08238606409595403259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-688566251618947246.post-18679950701871539272008-10-30T14:35:00.000-07:002008-10-30T14:35:00.000-07:00Wow, how interesting and quite possibly a healthy ...Wow, how interesting and quite possibly a healthy attitude to death, though quite a different.<BR/><BR/>Quite apt that you write of Madagascar - came to tell you to check out Karen's <A HREF="http://bordertownnotes.blogspot.com/2008/10/middle-of-nowhere.html" REL="nofollow">Border Town Notes</A> for a wonderful pic of Baobab trees. Enjoy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com