17.Ghosts...What are they?

What is a ghost? Well, I guess it depends on how much television you watch.

According to movies, more television, and the media-a ghost takes many forms. The standard white sheet, two holes for eyes, and no feet. There's the white smoke version with something that looks like a face floating somewhere in the middle. And let's not forget the all important full body, see through person. Most of them are quite comical. The ones that have "come to light" lately are quite scary. The black mass or the apparition seen by special equipment.

I'm not going to lie. I love the paranormal! I read, watch, absorb everything I can. If I ever am actually visited by one of those black masses late at night...I don't know what my reaction will be. What I do know...that experience would rank up really high as one of the best experiences of my life!

Just open up your mind...
--GHOSTwriter

16.I'm writing a GHOST story...

I've taken the plunge. I have been writing a fictional story about a couple who have a strong interest in the paranormal. This couple go on a walking ghost tour in San Francisco only to find out that instead of contacting a ghost, the ghost has contacted them. It's still a work in progress(long process!), but it's coming along.

I hope to one day, be able to write full time. It's been another passion of mine, writing. With the support of my other half, I have been able to combine my love for the paranormal with my love of writing.

I'll keep you posted in between postings.
-GHOSTwriter

15.Shadow at the Cemetery

A couple of days ago we went to the cemetary to visit the grave site of my spouse's uncle & aunt. The light was quickly fading, but there was still just enough light so that we did not need to bring a flashlight. We parked on the side of the road and walked to the grave. On returning to the truck, we had both witnessed something odd at the exact same time. We looked at each other and had asked the same question at the same time...did you see that?

Even before telling each other what we saw, we did a thorough search in, out, and under the truck thinking that maybe something had flown into or under it. We found nothing. Upon comparing stories, we had both seen something similar. I had seen something extremely quick-it went from the front of the truck to the middle before disappearing in the blink of an eye, and dark-almost like a small dark vertical cloud. I also heard as though something had hit the truck before disappearing. My other half saw something move from the tree, which was at the front of the truck, down towards the truck. He also heard a noise as if something had hit the truck. It was dark, about two to three feet in height and it disappeared into the body of the truck-like it was absorbed by the truck. It went from being a black mass to instantly disappearing into nothing.

It was a really weird experience. We still haven't been able to put a finger on what it was or what we had seen. Every time we had visited the grave site, we had always seen several deer running around the graves, eating the fresh flowers. On this night, there were none. We had seen only three deer at the exit of the cemetary. It seemed as though the deer stayed away from the graves. That was odd seeing as how there were a lot of fresh flowers around.

Were the deer afraid of something? Was there something evil about the shadow that we saw? We'll never know. The one comfort was that the deer were at the exit-his uncle's signal to my spouse that, yes, he knew we were there to visit.

14.Favorite #4 Paranormal Magazine "TAPS Paramag"

There are two things that take up my time when I'm not working or being with my family-watching paranormal shows and reading paramags.

I've read several magazines dealing with the paranormal and was very disappointed about how "first grade" they were. My other half, as a surprise, ordered a subscription to TAPS Paramag for me. I have received two issues so far and am quite impressed. They were very informative and went into depth about the subjects they wrote about. TAPS(The Atlantic Paranormal Society) looks at all things paranormal in a very mature way with articles that cater to the serious paranormal enthusiast.

Check out the magazine. They are on sale at Borders bookstores nationwide. Like what you read...try out a subscription. Check it out on the main TAPS website-www.the-atlantic-paranormal-society.com click on taps paramag under the taps gear section. let me know what you think...

-GHOSTwriter

13.Favorite #3 Ghost Hunting with "Psychic Kids" on A&E

Imagine being a kid who sees things. Not just any thing, but things you can't explain. Now, imagine that you couldn't tell anyone because they couldn't see what you were seeing. Confused? Feel alienated?

One of the best new shows on television is called Psychic Kids. We get to follow along as young children and teens discover that their abilities are real and that there are others out there who are going through the very same things. Leading them through this transition into acceptance is Chip Coffey. Chip Coffey is by far one of the best mediums out there. He is very open and honest with the children and their parents and is there to help lead them through a very difficult time. At the end of each show, you can see that there is a real shift in how the families view the paranormal and the gifts each child possesses.

If you get a chance, watch the show. Be open minded. You yourself may have a gifted child who's been trying to tell you all along...if you would just open up your mind...

-GHOSTwriter

12.Favorite #2 Ghost hunting with "Paranormal State" on A&E

A group of college kids form a group who's interests have nothing to do with binge drinking! Yes! This group from Penn State call themselves the Paranormal Research Society or PRS. And, they are another phenominal group.

PRS is led by a very driven young man who has an obsession with understanding the paranormal. His operation is not one of those fly by night ops, but one that is scientifically & spiritually driven. All the "investigators" come in to every case looking to help ease the burden on a family who is experiencing a possible haunting. The biggest difference this group has with all the rest is that they become emotionally involved with their clients. What I mean by emotionally involved is that their level of caring for those affected is extremely high. It's very honorable, what they do. They definitely deserve a lot of respect from their fellow paranormal groups for the work they have achieved thus far. This group is one you definitely want to keep an eye on.

You can check out "Paranormal State" on A&E Monday evenings at 10:00 and by going to their group website pennstateprs.com

-GHOSTwriter

11. Favorite #1: GHOST HUNTERS on SCI FI

Have you had the privilege of watching one of the best paranormal television shows ever made? If you haven't...you are missing out!

I stumbled upon Ghost Hunters one night while channel surfing. After watching just one episode...I was hooked. I couldn't believe how thorough these guys are at investigating claims of the paranormal. It wasn't just walking around, feeling goosebumps, seeing shadows...has to be haunted. Nope. No way. These guys are true investigators. They go in with open minds ready to debunk(disprove)any so called paranormal activity. They don't believe a location is haunted just because someone says so. They take their time going through every possible explanation as to what might be causing something to appear paranormal. They even do research on a location, stories included, to see if things being said about the location are indeed fact or legend. The team they have assembled-T.A.P.S.(The Atlantic Paranormal Society)-are extremely professional and level headed. They all work well together and go above and beyond to help those in need. I could go on and on about these guys! I'll save some for later!

The next season is slated for September 3rd of '08 on the Sci-Fi network. Look out for it. These guys also have a great website. It will give you all the info you need. Check it out on my sidebar under TAPS. Trust me...you'll be glad you did.

...open up your mind...

-GHOSTwriter