First, I have to get this out of the way. Whenever I hear the name “Bruce,” my mind sings it with a rolling “r” and a lot of “s’s” at the end. And then, the words “don’t bring me down” also accompany the thought. Now, perhaps you already know that when the Electric Light Orchestra…
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A Ritual for Conjuring Spirits
Generally, the week of the New Year brings with it advice on losing weight, getting organized, setting goals, and jump-starting your life. So, why not try something totally different? Conjuring spirits. Now, I actually don’t recommend that you conjure spirits – just as I don’t recommend that you use a Ouija board because you never…
Dog Ghosts
I was re-reading “Good Tidings- A Mary O’Reilly Paranormal Mystery (Book Two) last week because it’s set during this time of year, and I just love that story. In this book, if you remember, Mary picks up a new ghost friend in front of Chicago’s Anti-Cruelty Society building, a ghost dog. And it turns out…
Haunted Stuff
As the mother of four boys, I can tell you that I have walked into a messy bedroom filled with dirty clothes and smelling of a gym locker and was sure that at least the socks were alive – and scary. But there have been many instances where ordinary items have carried with them a…
The Greenbrier Ghost
Once again, my dear friend Linda has come upon an amazing story – that I just had to share with the rest of you. Not only is the Greenbrier Ghost a story about a dastardly murder, an avenging spirit, and the only documented case of a murderer convicted by the testimony of a ghost, but…
The Shelbourne Hotel
My dear friend, Linda, just sent me a well-loved book by the father of all paranormal investigators, Hans Holzer. I’ve been enjoying the stories about his experiences in haunted houses and thought I might share one of those stories with you. This story isn’t in the book but is featured on his Facebook Fan page,…
New Year’s Eve
New Year’s Eve – a time for leaving behind the past and ushering in the new. But some things in the past don’t want to be left behind. According to Haunted Journey’s website, there is an infamous ghost who only appears on New Year’s Eve – probably because that was the evening she killed herself…
The Great St Bernard Hospice
During this time of year, the name Charles Dickens often brings up visions of Tiny Tim, Ebenezer Scrooge, and a host of ghosts that are set on redeeming an old miser. But another book by Dickens, Little Dorrit, lays claim to another Christmassy – or at least snowy scene that is the perfect backdrop for…
See You In September
Earlier this week, one of my friends, Camille Hack McDaris, asked me if my “house guests” get more active during this time of year. And then suggested that perhaps a Freaky Friday about this subject would be in order. So, here it is! First, personal experience. I have noticed a lot more “corner of my…
The London Underground – Part Two
Welcome back to the London Underground. Last week we were able to investigate three stops – The Bank, Bethnal Green, and Farringdon. This week we’re going to explore a few more stops and I promise, each one will be as scary or scarier than the last one. All aboard!! Let’s start at the Liverpool Station….