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Near Death Experience

Sat, 31 May 2008 17:45:59 GMT

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clipper's remarks: one of the earliest recorded in New England

Almost Heaven: Near Death Experience, 19th century style

This is a true story about a woman by the name of Anna Mathewson, who was born in Coventry, CT in 1810.

Mr. S. Bliss of nearby Tolland heard of this wondrous miracle, and decided to pay a visit. He published an account of his meeting in the Boston newspapers, fully corroborating the story. The rush was on. Seven hundred people descended upon little Coventry in seven days, and before all the excitement settled, more than 2000 made the pilgrimage. This in an era when travel was an arduous, lengthy process. One hardy and zealous soul trudged on foot 150 miles, “that he might see with his own eyes, and hear with his own ears” the woman who had been to heaven and back again.

What's Going on Here?

Sun, 18 May 2008 23:01:54 GMT

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clipper's remarks: celebrating spring

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OK, what’s really going on here???

I knew they did this in Old England but not in New. Click the link for a great little show:

What the heck are Muffatees?

Sat, 03 May 2008 21:03:41 GMT

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clipper's remarks: I really don't understand how people survived New England winters before central heating. this was one way.

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