Wishful thinking…

April 18, 2009 by  
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obit_john_gayreThe “Epitaph” shown in the photo is taken from the Columbian Centinel, Extra newspaper from Boston, Nov. 26, 1806. The graphic devises add a bit of charm to the simple–perhaps hopeful–thought:

“I John Gayre, am ready to swear,
That thought I lie here, I’m yet up there.”

Rare & early newspapers never cease to provide a bit of comic relief to the harsh edge of life.  Enjoy!

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