1967: The Year of Paranormal Events!

 

I am going to propose something rather revolutionary and highly unusual. For some, you will shake your heads, for others, a light will turn on in your mind. I encourage you to take this concept and run with it. Much of what I have done in the field of paranormal is about the human catalyst/receiver/perceiver. This embodies that research.

**This was co-authored with a great researcher and mind, James Carroll**

Haunted Lakes

 

Haunted lakes are a chilling scenario. Sure, haunted houses, haunted railroad tracks, haunted forests, but haunted lakes can add a pallor over any fishing trip or summer getaway. Why would a lake be haunted? Well, let's look at some that claim to be - 

What Have I Been Up To Lately?

I haven't done an update in some time but 2021 has been hellacious in some ways and blessings in others. If we look close enough at the bad stuff, there is always something that blossoms from it. Consider those bad times as "fertilizer." 

Drones Over the Arctic

 

Let's take a tour over the arctic from the comfort of our warm homes. There is nothing more beautiful than snow and ice to turn the world into a unified landscape. 

Tis the Season to Party: Party-Themed Movies

 

C'mon, you miss being a teen with enough responsibility to drive and get away, but young enough to not worry about earning your way. 

Party season is approaching and sure Christmas parties and family get togethers are a pleasant activity, but what about the teen inside of you who just wants to par-tay? Or just hang with your bro's or sisses and be crazy for a weekend? Let's have a look at movies that will put you in the party mood- 

PARAflixx: Channel for Paranormal Geeks and Horror Lovers!

 
(I'm excited about this channel!) 

A Very Scary Merry PARAFlixXmas

New Streaming Service Offers The Holidays A Scary Twist With PARAFlixXmas Throughout The Month Of December.

Hot Cocoa Weather

  

It's hot cocoa weather! 

Let's indulge in many ways - 

Ice-Themed Party Planning

Ice. It's the season that produces plenty of it for our enjoyment, and also our most common winter injuries. If you want to celebrate ice and create a festive occasion based on it, here's your inspirations and ideas - 

I Didn't Know I Needed This! Gifts For Yourself This Christmas

 

You've had a trying year and you could use a little luxury. Here are some of my favorite gift-to-self Christmas choices in a variety of price points, each would improve your day and remind you to relax and play.

Scandinavian Christmas

My father came to America from Norway in the 1920s. They changed their last name from Thorvaldsen to Day to be more "American." But, my father kept his fond memories of the homeland and the traditions his father from Norway and mother from Sweden passed on. We had Scandinavian Christmas celebrations every year with a large Smorgasbord spread, live candles on the tree, and opening gifts on Christmas Eve night. To this day, the look of Christmas for me is purely Northern -

Top 10 Winter-Themed Horror Movies

 

Wintry snow and horror plots go well together. Snow is isolating and settings are bloodless and barren. Here's my top 10 icy wintry horror movies to watch this season -

Snow Fun!

 

Remember last summer when you were begging for cooler temperatures? Well, Mother Nature listened! 

Here's how fun snow can be if you just give it a chance - 

The Origins of Sasquatch or Bigfoot in the Fossil Records

 

This is a post by David Claerr, a researcher and author whose evaluation and input are highly regarded by myself and many in the field.

This is an excerpted essay reprinted by the Author's Permission from "Sasquatch Genesis"; a copyrighted work by David A. Claerr, available on Amazon Books: LINK

Legendary Christmas Monsters

 

Halloween ended, many grieved. Christmas begins and they might come to life again when they realize there were a lot of legends of monsters to keep children in place.

Talk about a holiday buzzkill, European children had to be pretty frightened of Christmas - it could be really good or incredibly evil. In many ways, it reflects religious beliefs of a Divine reward or a hellish punishment.

Stocking Stuffers for Paranormal Geeks

 

Doctor Who Stocking

It's time to stuff the stockings for the paranormal geek in your life. Maybe they are scifi or gaming oriented, maybe they chase Bigfoot on the weekends, or live for ghost-themed TV shows, possibly they are of the horror-loving genre. No matter what your para geek is into, you can satisfy them with the little stocking stuffers that say, "I get you geek!"

Julbock: Goatman Legends

 

There are lots of strange creature and monster legends involving cultures around the world in the season referred to commonly as Christmastime. Today, let's explore a Swedish one - Julbock. 

Hygge: Adding Warmth to Your Winter Season

 

Hygge (hue-GAH) is a Scandinavian word for adding warmth to an environment. It is the ideal practice for this wintry time of year.

Christmas Gifts For the Nerd in Your Life

 

Whether you consider your loved ones nerds or quirky, there are some unusual gifts out there they do not have, but would say "where has this been all my life?"

From one nerd to the others, here's my faves - 

Adult Snow Day: Are You an Innie? Or an Outtie?

  

Snow season is coming for the Northern Hemisphere and with it comes a deep desire to hibernate, seek heat and warmth, and even play and romp in fresh snowfall. If you want to claim an adult snow day, here's a great plan -