Before Hollywood turn the Ouija board into a thing of horror, and certain religious groups labeled Ouija a "tool of the devil" (and burned it in bonfires along with Harry Potter books), the Ouija board was a game, a parlor game, which could be found in many households in the North America and England. In… [Read More]
Origin of the Jack-o-Lantern
As Halloween approaches, the jack-o-lanterns will appear in your neighborhood. You will see them in windows, on doorsteps, along porch railings, atop fence posts, even on roof tops. Some jack-o-lanterns are large and some are small; some are elaborate and some are simple; some are frightening and some are funny. What all jack-o-lanterns have in… [Read More]
Psychics And Such At the White House: Franklin Pierce
Some may think that there has never been a formal séance held in the White House for the President and/or First Lady. Some presume that only Abraham Lincoln attended a séance, and that was for his wife (and that it happened only once). Most, I believe, would be surprised that numerous Presidents and First Ladies… [Read More]
Ghost Hunting for Beginners
Introduction: With the growing number of ghost hunting shows available on television the interest in this field has never been higher. Amateur ghost hunters are taking to the field in record numbers, and many do not have the skills needed to be both safe and effective. Interest in the paranormal is certainly not new and… [Read More]
Ouija Board Safety
If you happen to believe that there is a spirit world, an afterlife, then you may find that when used properly Ouija boards can be a valuable tool for communicating with the world beyond. However, it is worth noting that those familiar with ouija boards and spirit contact recommend certain precautions be taken. With a… [Read More]
Contacting Spirit Guides
When it comes to spirit guides, guardian spirit, angels, guardian angels and such there are really only 3 kinds of people: Those who have had profound ‘spiritual’ experiences where there has been contact with a spirit; those who feel there is absolutely no such thing as angels and spirits; and those who just do not… [Read More]