Sunday, May 7, 2006
who knew?
Marilyn Johnson's "Dead Beat" showcases many of the world's wonderfully fascinating, hilarious, fabulously informative obituary writers. I learned about the book in an appealing interview conducted by Washington Post obit staffer writer, Adam Bernstein. I checked out her website only to learn that there is an association for people who write and/or enjoy obituaries. What was a bit more surprising is learning of their upcoming annual meeting in Las Vegas in June, the website for which begins by saying that "[i]f you are a journalist, a historian, a genealogist, an anthropologist , a mystery writer, a journalism educator, a hospice provider, a funeral industry professional or an aficionado of the obituary, this conference is for you." I suppose none of this should surprise me since I have long known that obits are unmatchable and extraordinary resources. It is a always joy to learn about the amazing human beings who shape the world, from wars to books to playdoh to shopping malls to tweezers.
Labels: fun, great link(s), huh?
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