As usual, the stone archway and step begged me to take a photo. I noticed that the door had deteriorated at the bottom and that some delinquent had not only scribbled on the door but had painted two very prominent black lines across the two doors, marring it badly.
What I learned next made that door more interesting than any other that I've seen.
Years ago, when one of the owners of a home passed away, his or her death was recorded with a black line painted across the door. When the spouse also passed away, another line was painted. That the two lines are touching on this door means that the passing of the owners occurred at the same time.
Perhaps we are in an age where technology is at a fascinating level and we are living with so many conveniences and comforts. But what I'd give to learn more about how people lived during the last century in this country. In particular, I'd like to know more about the little traditions that marked daily life or as in this case, the passing of life.
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Whisper sweet somethings