GHOST HUNTING THEORIES

Dinosaurs in the Congo?

Is it possible that in the thick jungles in Africa, a dinosaur has remained hidden from the world? On the Congo River, it is said there is a creature referred to as mokele-mbembe.

Dad died when I was 16. I've gone a lifetime missing him, wanting his advice, and wishing he could know the adult I became because of his amazing influence.

I know a lot of my readers are horror fans. I am presently editing a horror screenplay right now and it has me in the mood to have creepy music and imagery playing in the background. Nothing beats free horror, so here's what's playing on TubiTv now.

Residual ghosts

Having grown up in a very actively haunted Civil War hospital home (Aspen Grove in Fairfax, VA), I contemplated why we have these encounters that feel like we are witnessing history.

Residuals with encounters have a very suspended and odd feel to them. For example, one of many residual ghosts at our home was a Civil War figure that was seen in a long window on the second floor, appearing to be smoking and looking out. He didn't see us outside staring up at him, was lost in his own world. Upon witnessing the figure, we felt a sense of being in a vacuum, suspended as if we met in a land between this world and that - a no man's land.

I've long asked myself, why today? why this moment in time?

Scientists have proven something called Time Mirrors.

Unlike normal mirrors that reflect space, time mirrors reflect reality backward in time. In the lab, scientists managed to reverse waves of light and sound, making them travel back to their point of origin instead of continuing forward. This breakthrough relies on manipulating the medium in which waves travel.

Let's look at another visually disorienting phenomena -

Fata Morgana. This photo above shows what seems like a ship above the sea. This phenomenon happens when rays of light bend when they pass through air layers of different temperatures in a steep thermal inversion where an atmospheric duct has formed.

Under the right conditions, such things are glimpses of history playing in present day.

As an investigator of ghostly phenomena, I have noted that on nights we investigate and a geomagnetic storm is occurring (the earthly effect of solar flares), we run into more ghostly activity. Is this a catalyst for Time Mirroring?

Statistically, most ghostly encounters are "residual" or lingering and replaying within the senses - visual, auditory, olfactory, or tactile. This glitch in time that allows mirroring is intriguing and also makes me ponder things like, when we get an EVP (electronic voice phenomenon), perhaps we need to play these audio captures backwards, as the very act of time mirroring means going backward.

These are exciting things to consider and I hope to continue to pursue this avenue of research.

1967 - Unprecedented Paranormal Year!

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**

I've been at researching for decades and one thing I can rely on is people sharing their strange encounters, trying to make sense of them. The interesting thing about humanity is, there is no pat way to react to something novel.Here's some examples -

Do alien greys actually look like bug-eyed frail beings?

Bear with me a moment -

Night Vision IR Binoculars with 4K

I've seen a lot of UFOs in Arizona, but it is a capital of clear skies and strange objects flying around.

Grand Canyon Mysteries

Shadow of a Man

This photo above was taken by someone using an internet live cam from the canyon, as he looked for UFOs, but what he found was a giant shadow of a person (at least it looks that) - bottom left quadrant of the photo. It could be some kind of soil erosion, but a few ponder if perhaps something was set up long ago to cast a shadow like that, such as the geoglyphs of Nazca or the Intaglios of Blythe, California. This is only one of many oddities at the Grand Canyon.

Many of us have followed the seasons of "Mystery at Blind Frog Ranch" on Discovery Channel. It has the action-filled pursuit of treasure hunting mixed with the unexplained paradoxes at Skinwalker Ranch.

It happens more than the press reveals; scientists and inventors going missing after making a significant find. Here's just some of them -

I have lost over 3 dozen loved ones in my lifetime. I don't like to think I'm a pro at the process, but I have developed a perspective that makes it possible to continue my trek through the human experience without losing my spirit or being stuck.

I am all over this Alaskan cruise! There's nothing like a cruise with people you share interests with and if you're a paranormal geek like me, this is on your radar. I will see how my film schedule goes this fall, but I have always wanted to hang with David and Joe and all the brains in research and go to Alaska.

Gaslight-Themed Horror Movies

GASLIGHTING: Gaslighting is a form of psychological manipulation in which the abuser attempts to sow self-doubt and confusion in their victim's mind. Typically, gaslighters are seeking to gain power and control over the other person, by distorting reality and forcing them to question their own judgment and intuition. (rather sounds like Biden's administration and cults....)

The Different Frequencies of Sound for Healing and Meditation

There is more to the science of hearing than just gathering information about your environment and communicating. Sound waves affect us throughout every cell of our body. In fact, let's take a look at what infrasound (frequency below the level of our hearing) can do to water molecules -

Let's take a look at frequencies and their benefits and purpose in our healing and relaxation -

Red Ghost

The American Southwest is romantic to some and brutal to others. This fantastic beautiful and yet deadly combination has brought rise to an array of cryptids and creepy legends. Here's just some -

Admittedly, when it comes to cryptid creatures, America packs a list too long for just one post. I'm going to share some of my favorites -

If you can't beat it, join it!

Christmas buying ends, but shopping for yourself begins. Here's some ideas how to use the Amazon gift cards you received (or simply get what you really wanted) -

Santas Around the World

The name, the face and the legends are slightly different, but Santa is universally the symbol of goodness.

Julbock: Goat 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.

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 coming season -

It's been awhile since a documentary on the subject of the Tall Ones caught my eye. This one has!

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 -

There are some questions I repeatedly hear when people talk to me about ghost hunting. “Do ghosts follow you home?” “Can ghosts have sex with you?” and “I have this friend who got a call from her dad after he died. Is that possible?”

Here’s my own strange experience - it's answered in the quantum ether that divides the life they lived here and where they are now. It's as if we have a forward momentum when we die. Every day, we think about what we must do tomorrow, next month, by the end of year, vacations, birthdays, doctor's appointments, and other distractions of this human experience. Where does that "living in tomorrow" go when we suddenly stop existing on the mortal plane? Were we actually one foot in the future when we think of it? One foot in the past when we reflect?

Nutella Pumpkin Pie (I hate pumpkin pie, but I adore this one)
1 pie crust
1/2 c. Nutella hazelnut spread (near the peanut butter in the store)
1/2 c. sweetened condensed milk
2 egg yolks
1/2 c. sweetened condensed milk
2 eggs (whole eggs)
1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree
2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
Cook pie shell according to directions. Mix nutella, egg yolks, and 1/2 c. sweetened condensed milk and spread on pie crust. Cook at 325 degrees (turned down from the 375 that you cooked the crust with) for 30 minutes. Mix pumpkin, spices, 2 eggs, 1/2 c. sweetened condensed milk and spread on top of cooked chocolate mix. Cook another 25 minutes. Let cool. Refrigerate.

Take a Blanket Day!

G'bye my dear Halloween season. Hello, chilling toward Thanksgiving.

Why not take the day off - make it a blanket day?

Thanksgiving Memes

Enjoy some holiday fun -

Bigfoot lovers abound! Even if your loved one isn't a researcher, just a fan, or maybe a quirky nerd, or a humorous giftee, have some fun with a wide array of Bigfoot gifts. Some of the gifts are ideal for stocking stuffers too - kids, men, women - everyone!

John Wolfe Memorial

I have been very blessed to know some amazing bloggers, but one who was very dear to my heart was my good friend, John Wolfe. He ran the blog Season of Shadows and embodied all things vintage and true Halloween. He would begin early in the year designing elaborate home haunts and sharing on video how he went about designing them. He did lots of volunteer work and was always available for anyone. He sought to understand the spiritual and the other side. In fact, as he was dying, he said he would contact me through EVPs. And, he asked me to write his memorial which I did and he read it and approved of it before his passing at much too early an age in his 30s. Each Halloween (since 2012), I have posted his memorial here. Halloween is his season, his paradise, and I miss him something awful every October. I'd like to share him with you now -

The Jeepers Creepers Truck

I knew I couldn't be the only one obsessed with dreaming of having the Creeper Truck. There is actually an awesome website devoted to it! LINK

Doll Island in Mexico. It's one of the most spooky-looking places that gives chills and thrills. There's something about dolls that inherently fascinates and bothers us. Use that to your advantage -

What to do With Candy Corn

Candy corn, you love it or you hate it. Some of us feel compelled to get it every October and then bite into a few and go, "okay, I've had enough!" Then, they continue the season as a decorative dish item and desperate movie time candy when one runs out of the first choice. I plan to show the many candy corn inspired possibilities for the season -

Horror Film Locations

You ever wonder about locations of horror movies and if they were a set, if the buildings are gone, or if you can drive by and take a pic? Well, here's just some of the biggies that still exist -

Ohio's Creepiest Abandoned Town: Helltown

A perfectly once-pleasant town called Boston, Ohio had no idea what its future held. Today, the abandoned area is referred to as "Helltown" and with good reason!

Worldwide Gateways to Hell

One of the worst curses locals could put on a location is to call it the gateway to hell. Here's just some locations around the world that earned the moniker -

There's something remote, bleak, and spooky about farms and countryside. Perhaps it's being cut off from civilization or maybe because the land is old and haunted. Maybe it's those who want to hide from the world might be lurking there. Generations of horror add up in a family homestead. The plows tilling the earth dig up secrets. Here's some of my faves -

Traditional Jack O'Lanterns are the Best!

The fine art of hollowing out a pumpkin, carving a face, and lighting a candle to go inside has become a competition yearly among the most artistic, but still the only thing that truly unsettles are the jagged-toothed ones of our youth.

Gigantic Halloween Props

12-foot skeleton from Home Depot

also on Amazon

I noticed at Spirit Halloween store that they embraced the gigantic animatronics even more than the previous year. The previous year, local stores mentioned that the gigantic clown sold the first day they were open and they needed more.

Does size matter when it comes to Halloween figures?

Creepy clowns and carnivals make for some disturbing horror. There's something about what should be innocent childhood fun turned evil that gives everyone the shivers. Pop some popcorn, deep fry some Oreos, light up string lights around the room, and enjoy the theme -

The magical month is here! Hopefully, summer shut itself away enough to enjoy chilly mornings and maybe even the scent of nighttime woodsmoke. Looking for things to do? October might be one of the most outdoor-oriented months of all and it's not just Halloween!

(set up around a shed where a Brothers Quay "Street of Crocodiles" stop motion doll film was projected against them)

Doll heads and body parts and intact dolls are all great Halloween creep factors. Doll Island in Mexico inspired much of the high level of anxiety around dolls. I used to do my Halloween front windows with tons of dolls lit by flashes of lightning so the kids would catch glimpses for a fraction of a second.

I admit that, as a researcher, I've combed all the books of early explorers and what they found when they landed on isolated shores. Certain ones really fascinate me the most because they speak of giant people, like the Canary Islands, Easter Island, Peru, Andaman Islands, but Patagonia is one of the great gems, as well.

YouTube Fantastic Halloween Videos

Sit back. Enjoy a marathon of Halloween-themed videos on YouTube and get your mood on -

Black and white horror movies on a rainy day. The perfect creepy atmosphere. Darken the room. Light a candle. Curl up and enjoy!

Cheap Halloween Decor From Around the House

This is my season! I know I'm not alone because readers of my "Halloween book Adult Halloween: Taking Back the Season!" tell me that they get more excited about Halloween than Christmas!

Most of these things you probably have around the house and from Halloweens past. Other items are cheap or free to obtain. Take advantage of the dollar store and thrift stores - no need to get fancy.

The shadows grow long, autumn advances in her goal of driving us toward the darkness. And so, some creepy photos, especially vintage ones, take on a gothic horror vibe. Enjoy!

How To Take Spooky Pictures

Scary is easy to find. It presents itself with light and dark, odd angles, and looming images taken from below. A nest of bare branches becomes something sinister - a portal to the macabre. A dead tree and a storm sky takes on an ominous tone -

Road Trip: Chasing Autumn

When considering vacations, most people think about beaches, cabins, lakes, fishing, and amusement parks. But, what if you planned your vacation in fall? What if you took advantage of the changing colors and chased them from the north to the south?

When I think of classy and elegantly spooky Halloween decor, Grandin Road is my fave! Let's have a look at their Halloween Haven collection this year -