Thanksgiving Message: Don't Take Life for Granted

On the eve of Thanksgiving 2015 I am uploading to my computer photographs I took yesterday at Charleston's beautiful and historic Magnolia Cemetery, about which I have written two books.

I am always touched by the gravesite of little Annie Kerr Aiken who was not quite 3 years old when the throat disease diphtheria took your young life in 1856. Passersby often place small toys and stuffed animals at this site, or as I saw yesterday, coins. Thirteen cents someone placed here- bad luck?

Now Available: "The Birds of Magnolia Cemetery: Charleston's Secret Bird Sanctuary"

         The secret is out about The Birds of Magnolia Cemetery! Patrick Harwood's 130-page 11 by 8 1/2 book features 46 species of birds and more than 400 color photographs- all taken in the intimate setting of one of America's most beautful and historic cemeteries.  To order your copy call 843.224.3112 or email
magnoliacemeterybirds@hotmail.com.  The cost is $29.95 per copy or two for $55 (includes shipping).
         (Updated information) To date, successful book signings have been held at Magnolia Cemetery (Dec. 3), the College of Charleston (Dec. 16) and Mount Pleasant's Wild Birds Unlimited store (Dec. 17).

 "Patrick Harwood has accomplished the impossible: He has brought a graveyard to life, and he has done so beautifully by honoring those who live there through the beauty and grace of birds."  Alex Sanders, former College of Charleston president and noted environmentalist   

"Clearly this book is a labor of love for Patrick, and I am certain you- as am I- will be ever-enriched with these beautiful images he has given us." Greg Schmitt, College of Charleston communication professor and professional photographer

"The Birds of Magnolia Cemetery” takes a leisurely visit to Magnolia Cemetery and adds a whole new dimension. Patrick’s photography, identifications, passionate observations, and field notes open our eyes to the beauty and diversity of birds found at this Lowcountry destination, all the while encouraging us to see the cemetery from an entirely different perspective."  Marvin Bouknight, “South Carolina’s Lowcountry…Naturally” author, naturalist and photographer

For ordering or other information, please call 843.224.3112 or email birdseyeviewspublications@gmail.com.