I think, often, about my legacy. How will I be remembered? The truth is that I'm likely to be one of the billions of forgotten histories, and my only lasting memorial will be a small stone in an out-of-the way corner of the local cemetery.
That's one reason I like to visit cemeteries, because they celebrate the importance of individual history. An ordinary person who died over 100 years ago probably doesn't come up in a lot of conversations; when I look at her grave marker and wonder who she was, my thoughts bring her to life for one more minute.
So it's with respect and reverence that I post the following video of last week's trip to Elmwood Cemetery. It was an amazing stop on the Triumvirate Tour for many reasons. I learned a lot about Memphis' history, but I also (re)learned that people--no matter when they lived--are always, always fascinating.
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