alexandra kathryn mosca
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The Children of Green-Wood
Remembering Victorian Childhood Through Stone and Memory During the Victorian era, childhood was precious but also very fragile. Without antibiotics, vaccines, or modern medicine, families faced the constant risk of losing a child to illness, accidents, or epidemics. Infant and child deaths were common, and grief was a regular part of family life. Green-Wood Cemetery…
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Winterbottom & Sons: A Funeral Home in the Tenderloin
New York’s funeral homes have always held remarkable stories—some solemn, some surprising, all deeply human. And unearthing old stories from the colorful early days of funeral service in NYC is one of my writing pleasures. This month in American Funeral Director, I explore one of the most colorful: Winterbottom & Sons on Sixth Avenue. It’s…
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A Librarian, a Conversation, and a Small Discovery
It started in the most unexpected place — the library. I was chatting with the librarian one afternoon when our conversation drifted from books to beauty products. I complimented her hair, and she told me how, during menopause, she’d struggled with excessive shedding. Her remedy, she said, was surprisingly simple: she switched from regular shampoo…
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Frank Morgan’s Legacy at Green-Wood Cemetery
Today’s post is a fun one—an unexpected mix of Hollywood lore, cemetery history, and the quiet, behind‑the‑scenes world of funeral service. It’s the kind of story I love sharing: a reminder that even in the most familiar places, there are always hidden corners, surprising connections, and lives whose legacies continue to ripple outward in ways…
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Ankle Bracelets: My Little Summer Ritual (and My Secret Winter One)
I wear ankle bracelets all summer long — they’re practically part of my skin once the weather warms up. Tiny starfish charms, soft‑white sand dollars, delicate shells — little coastal talismans that make every outfit feel sun‑kissed. I like the feeling of walking along the beach, barefoot, with a thin chain brushing my ankle. The…
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Summer Perfumes 2026 – Scents That Carry Us into the Season
With summer on its way, it feels like the perfect moment to start thinking about the fragrances that will carry us into the season. There’s something about this time of year that invites a quiet kind of anticipation – a sense that we’re stepping toward lightness again. Fresh and fruity scents abound, as do old…