GHOST HUNTERS

Yes, you can find your Mother's Day card for your zombie mom at Julie and I's CafePress shop for the zombie housewives. All women know what it is to be a zombie housewife, so let them know you get their plight.

Yeah, this post is sounding kinda creepy, huh? Not really. It’s about weird things we use for ghost hunting tools. Even creepier? Keep reading... When I was a kid we would open the family bathroom medicine cabinet and there it was…unavoidably out of place amongst the bottles of mercurochrome and salves. Mom’s 1950s era douche bag, propped up, flopping a bit like a calf’s bladder, drew attention. I remember as a kid pondering it. The images in my mind were intriguing. Was it used for unplugging the sink? Perhaps to clean out ear wax? No one spoke of it. We pretended it… wasn’t there . One time as a little kid who inhabited the tiny end bedroom, the truly disturbing room with the ice cold closet year-round and something that sounded like it was breathing raspy within, I decided it was time to do something about this ghost. I pondered what to do for someone who was having trouble breathing. I understood how they felt, nearly everyone around me smoked. Then, one brilliant day while in ...

Scary places come in so many shapes and sizes from the interior of a coffin ...    To an entire forest in Japan where people commit suicide, referred to as the "Suicide Forest."  Some of the scariest places are very dark like caves ... to basements... There are places infreqently visited like attics ... or abandoned buildings ... Sometimes, it's the things that happened in that location that are scary...   and sometimes it's what we know is going on there now... What places scare you the most?

June 22: "Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter" June 8: "Prometheus" May 11: "Dark Shadows" May 25: "Men in Black 3" August 17: "ParaNorman"

"Kaw" We erect scarecrows to frighten the loud and destructive birds from our crops. At Halloween time, we put fake crows out to scare the little ones. They can inspire art with their stark and grim presence. ...and inspire chilling movies like "The Birds" I use them for an homage to "The Birds" in my apartment. Crows can be taught to talk.

Kevin Peter Hall, the 7'2" actor who played Harry from "Harry and the Hendersons," the monster in "The Monster in the Closet," and the original "Predator" died at the very young age of 35 of pneumonia, a complication of contracting HIV from a blood transfusion in the early 1990s. This talented man was tragically lost to us much too soon, but his work and the nuisances with which he played this parts will forever endear him to us as a serious actor.

Jeez, I don't know about you, but I have had a time going online looking for how to rid yourself of creepy ask.com and blekko search bars that show up. I have Firefox and google home page. To the right of the address bar either ask.com or blekko would appear at the little search bar. Just to the left of where it says "Blekko" or "ask.com" there is a drop down arrow. Click on it and remove them from there with the delete option. It's like picking off ticks after a walk in the woods--those crappy little add-ons!

"Smokin' in the Boys Room" by Motley Crue Vince Neil from Motley Crue and pro poker player Jamie Gold join Zak and the boyz in the penthouse suite at the Riviera Hotel & Casino, in search of Frank Sinatra's spirit. Frank Sinatra "For Once in My Life" So, not sure just what they are about on this episode, but it looks pretty desperate, bringing in a rock star to help them in Vegas to contact one of the Rat Pack. Please, don't let it be that GA is jumping the shark already. Tonight's drinking game: 1. Stay home. 2. Have a sip for every "bro," "dude," "man," every time Zak thinks he's been touched by a ghost, and every time Aaron's mouth drops open in surprise. The drink? Well, in honor of Frank, I'd say a martini!

  I love urban exploration, the exploring of and photographing of abandoned sites. Finding abandoned sites is the first obstacle. The best locations are rural towns that have folded under, either from industry moving out or mines closing. Most smaller towns have a periphery of industrial areas or farm areas that also possess a fair deal of abandoned sites. There are so many safety tips that cannot be overlooked: Carry mask filters. These places are filled with powdery debris and asbestos and it's best to be prepared. As fun as this passtime is, it's not worth leaving a site with permanent lung damage. Gloves, strong boots, flashlights and batteries, first aid kits, water, cell phone, and even a tazer or pepper spray are basics. If a site has "no trespassing signs" some folks will ignore them. I do not. I will be arrested if found on the site. Without that posting and holding a camera, I can be forgiven and sent away. With some of the lenses on the market nowadays, the...

"The Raven" with John Cusack: When a madman begins committing horrific murders inspired by Edgar Allan Poe's works, a young Baltimore detective joins forces with Poe to stop him from making his stories a reality.

My son is drummer in a most awesome band called Rough Tough Dynamite . They are about to release their EP and I understand something horror related that I will leave you wonder about until the near future. Their music is exactly what I like and these guys are multi-talented and a load of fun. How refreshing!

So, Grant Wilson is done with his regular run on "Ghost Hunters" tv show. Now, the big question is; who will replace him? Grant seems to be caught in a polarizing position, which is extraordinary for someone so unassuming and kind. There was a lot of doubt about the authenticity of ghost evidence and his part in potential fakes. In the long run, the show is purely entertainment and not research. We cannot take it quite so seriously other than to share some times with people we might find interesting in situations we might never get to explore ourselves. They did not provide much of the "people we might find interesting" except the first season. After that, everyone became pasteurized, boring, dull, and safe. Here's who I do NOT want in the empty sidekick position: Wrestlers, Syfy celebs, housewives, and others who want to whore it up and get press, including Meatloaf, whom I seriously think they'd consider because of their desperate marketing ploys. I do n...

  US 491, formerly US 666, passes through each of the 4-corner states; AZ, NM, CO, UT area.  Although the number came about by usual highway number methods, many were frightened by the "sign of the beast" number 666. Tales began to circulate about it being the Devil's Highway and a higher than usual amount of deaths occurring there. Statistically it was found to be a little behind most US highways. And, as something is always forbidden, people were stealing the signs right and left. Renumbering the highway was in order.  At the dedication of the new highway name, George Blue Horse, a Navajo medicine man, performed a ceremony to remove the curse from the highway. In the Navajo language he stated, "The road itself never ends. It goes on generation to generation. The new number is a good one. The new road will be a medicine."

Because of the major importance of the 1980 UFO landings in Rendlesham Forest near the RAF / USA joint bases of Bentwaters and Woodbridge, another important, well documented UFO sighting at Bentwaters is often overlooked. Observations of unidentified objects by USAF and RAF personnel, extending over 5 hours, and involving ground-radar, airborne-radar, ground visual and airborne-visual sightings of high-speed unconventionally maneuvering objects in the vicinity of two RAF stations at night make this case a true "unexplained.". It is Case 2 in the Condon Report and is there conceded to be unexplained. On the night of August 13-14, 1956, radar operators at two military bases in the east of England repeatedly tracked single and multiple objects which displayed high speed, as well as rapid changes of speed and direction. Two jet interceptors were sent up, and were able to see and track them in a brief series of maneuvers. According to official U.S. Air Force reports, the sightings...

I had a friend when I was growing up. She had a suburban modern basement. It was completely lined with concrete and ready for a pool table, even had some happy windows. Not the one I grew up with . Our basement was worse than any dungeon in a castle. A lot of folks grew up with these kind of basements. You know the ones; where mushrooms could grow and damp permafrost earth meets with walls made of stone and concrete and horse hair and chickenwire. Oh the horrors! Basements seem to hold the most unease of any part of a home. Attics can be crowded and hot, but basements are cold, damp, and kind of tomb-like. The one I grew up with had rickety wooden ancient steps that bowed and creaked and were perpetually cold. On the right side was a wall but on the left side an opening to a crawlspace that contained hard packed earth and hibernating black snakes underneath the kitchen which was an added on room. That dark void would stare me down. Anything could be in there, even Pennywise (above). At...

"He is much better off without me … I wouldn’t make a good wife for anybody" . (suicide note, woman above) The Empire State Building is personally my favorite building in America, the most beloved to me; more so than the White House, Washington Monument or any other significantly recognizable structure. At 102 stories and 1,454 feet tall it is seriously impressive. My first time to the observation deck, all I could think about was whether a penny would kill someone. I was terrified one might fall out of my pockets, so I stood back ( even though it’s not possibly for one to spill out a pocket to the crowd below ). Movies like “Sleepless in Seattle” and “King Kong” romanticized this beautiful art deco styled edifice even more. It possesses what I consider to be the observation deck for America. The next thing one thinks of up where the winds are howling is how freaking far down it is and what kind of state of mind people would have to be in to choose that way to die. Not only a...

If, like me, you are intrigued by all things Bigfoot, you have surely come across recent videos released and explained by MK Davis. I've been curious what he has to say about these compelling videos. They have my complete attention and I find myself getting goosebumps just watching them. He's on tonight on the radio to talk about it at Inspired by "Bigfoot!" at 8 pm EST. You will hear me referring to these videos often and I might even start sharing them with you to open up an intelligent and excited conversation about Bigfoot's existence and the social and scientific implications.

( my favorite Sci-Fi movie of all time, “Journey to the Center of the Earth” starring James Mason ). The 1864 science fiction Novel by Jules Verne entitled “Journey to the Center of the Earth” was an amazingly fanciful notion for the mid 19th century. This tale described an explorer and his team descending into a crater in Iceland to find an under-earth world with giant prehistoric mushrooms, an ape-man, an ocean, and the lost city of Atlantis. As preposterous as it sounds, most people who watch the movie or read the book can’t help but wonder for a few moments, “ what if ?” Today, there are people who do more than say “what if?” they are actually believers in the “Hollow Earth” Theory. This states that the Earth contains within it another world that exists in parallel with ours with its own evolutionary process. It’s one thing to knock around a fantastic theory, but true believers are so enthusiastic that there is a proposed North Pole Inner Earth Expedition. There is only one ship l...

Rebecca is suspicious of Ernessa, the new arrival at her boarding school. But is Rebecca just jealous of Ernessa's bond with Lucie, or does the new girl truly possess a dark secret? May 17th

Also known as  Am Fear Liath Mòr, the Big Grey Man of the Cairngorms has been rarely reported in the UK, but intriguingly endearing in legend. Somewhat like the USA's Bigfoot or Indonesia's Orang Pendek, this "creature" is said to be man-like and ( Wikipedia ) haunts the summit and passes of Ben Macdui, the highest peak of the Cairngorms and the second highest peak in Britain. It has been described as an extremely tall figure covered with short hair, or as an unseen presence that causes uneasy feelings in people who climb the mountain. Evidence of the existence of this creature is limited to various sightings and a few photographs of unusual footprints. In the Matt Lamy book 100 Strangest Unexplained Mysteries, Lamy notes a sighting in the early 1990s in which three men caught sight of a bipedal creature with an eerie, inhuman face in a forest near Aberdeen. Several weeks later, whilst driving through the area at night, the creature appeared again and ran alongside...

It starts out as noticing someone's profile pic or the witty things they comment on FB or perhaps on a blog or forum. Now, there's intrigue. Next? Recognition. One of the two parties speaks directly to the other. Laughter ensues. Banter goes back and forth. Were you ever this dashing and suave? Were you ever this flirty and sassy? Fantasies begin. After all, would you be trolling the internet late at night if you were happy in your relationship and tumbling in the sheets with someone who finds you sassy or dashing? You know those tickling feelings when you went to school and knew that you might make eye contact across the room with the focus of your obsession? You find yourself getting giddy at the sight of your crush's name on the screen. Someone who hears you. Totally gets you. Thinks you're awesome. The funny thing about the Internet is that at home we go inside, lock the door, turn on the TV and computer and shut off the world. The masses of people we could be conn...

Tonight, Julie and I will be on Francy and Friends radio show at 8 pm.  Don't miss it. I suspect we are going to have fun!

**This is a re-posting of a post from last November** Dear hunters, researchers, weekend campers, and television producers; This is a letter from the target of your obsession, Sasquatch. Not "Squatch;" Sas-quatch! Please let me enlighten you a bit about my kind and the many misconceptions floating around the world of conjecture and rumor: 1. I am not 500 pounds. I might be closer to it in the salmon season, but in general, I run about 420-450. 2. I am not an ape. I do not beat my chest. I do not sway and swing my long arms. I do not ride on my knuckles. Don't listen to Charlton Heston, I am not a damn dirty ape! 3. The Patterson-Gimlin "Patty," creature? I do not claim any relation, but given that she was filmed back in 1967, I wouldn't mind hearing from her daughter, especially if she has similarly bodacious jugs. 4. The wood knocking theory? ( sorry, had to take a moment to wipe my tears of laughter ) I'm just messing with you. It's so easy ...

So, what does a lonely horror geek do on a Friday night? Make a dismembered finger pen! Julie and I are making these to use at book signings for our book "Zombie Housewives of the Apocalypse" (I swear it hits the stores VERY SOON--much delay at the printers to make the full-color book look super awesome). Enjoy the insane process below -

September 28th to 30th this year is the Scarefest event. A HUGE event held in Lexington, KY for fans of horror. Josh Gates (Destination Truth), Aaron Goodwin (Ghost Adventures), Ghost Hunters International Team, and Chip Coffey are just a few of the paranormal guests. In the horror realm, there are guests such as Malcolm MacDowell, actors from "The Walking Dead," the Candyman, and Dee Wallace. Midnight movies, haunted attractions, artisans and more give the total horror effect. It has you thinking about plans for late September, huh? But, wait, there's another event - KillerCon arrives September 20-23rd in Las Vegas at the Stratosphere Hotel. This is a convention for horror writers. It has workshops on how to better edit your work and proper grammar usage, and pitch sessions with reps from the publishing companies. Oh, and, of course, some of the top writers in the industry. Okay, September planning may commence now. ...

( This is a republication of a November 1, 2011 post ) There's a lot of hoopla surrounding Dr. Melba Ketchum's results from the Bigfoot Genome Project. Even though everyone associated with the study of samples submitted are sworn to secrecy, much has leaked out. But, like any other endeavor to shut people's traps, we really don't know how accurate any of the leaks are. Let's just look at the rumors that are circulating and their implications: I am not going to make this an intellectual discussion with a lot of big words. Even though I'm in the medical field, I find that kind of talk drivel. Basically, the first rumor comes down to this--many have hinted that BF's mama was 100% human, but daddy might have been more primitive. Honestly, that sounds like most of the humans I know . So, would this make Bigfoot a human? Well, let's look at some slight shift in human DNA and the changes that can result. Let's take albinism and Down Syndrome. A little shift...

50s Vintage Baby Doll Kathy and Clothes - 34.99 Bids Begin Doll Glorya $35.00 Bids Begin   Reborn Vampire Baby $45 Bids Begin So, these dolls are on ebay and the question is -- how did they get permission to take dolls from the island and sell them??? Well if you're feeling like a haunted doll that has a story to tell is just what you need in your home - go for it! Admittedly, if they were the real thing, I'd totally want one, but there's really no way to verify it.

Hey, you doing anything the first week of July? There's a lucid dreaming seminar that sounds pretty damn cool.  It's being held in San Diego June 30 to July 8th. Here's how they describe it: Using the most effective techniques and technology, derived from Tibetan dream yoga and Western science, Stephen LaBerge, Ph.D. and team will present instructions on methods of developing the mental skills that foster lucidity and on directing consciousness within both dreaming and waking states towards fulfillment of personal goals. During this workshop, you will also have an opportunity to use the NovaDreamer2, and, if you wish, participate in ongoing research on a natural substance that, according to recent studies, has been shown to stimulate lucidity and mindfulness. Here's a testimonial: “ This has never, ever, ever happened to me before. My immersion in a group of people actually interested in lucid dreams was a miracle. Aside from my wife, I have never met a person who ca...

What assumptions can we make about BF based on the top 5 states they are reportedly sighted in? Top 5 most Bigfoot sighting States (BFRO reports) & Average Yearly Temp/rainfall 1. Washington (48.3 degrees F, 27.66 inches) 2. California (59.4 degrees F, 17.28 inches) 3. Oregon (48.4 degrees F, 37.39 inches) 4. Ohio (50.7 degrees F, 37.77 inches) 5. Florida (70.7 degrees F, 49.91 inches) Top 5 Agricultural States 1. California 2. Iowa 3. Texas 4. Nebraska 5. Illinois Top 5 States for Biodiversity 1.  California  2 Texas 3 Arizona 4 New Mexico 5 Alabama Top 5 Fishing States 1. Florida 2. Alaska 3. California 4. North Carolina 5. Michigan Top 5 States by Area/Size 1. Alaska 2. Texas 3. California 4. Montana 5. New Mexico Other things to look for:  Streams, cave systems, states with the most family/small farms, most rural states, and highest forestation states. Of course, being ever practical, I also look at the most BFRO reports of BF and realize that some states are...

Jonathan Brandis (1976-2003) "It." Died by hanging. Jonathan had so much potential. You see him in "It" and he was Richard Thomas as a kid. River Phoenix (1970-1993) "Stand By Me" Drug overdose. River should have been nominated for "Stand By Me." Such raw talent, not pasteurized by over-training. Dominique Dunne (1959-1982) Murder Dominique was amazing in "Poltergeist" and I saw so much potential for her to be able to portray a wide range of characters with lots of hidden depths. Heather O'Rourke (1975-1988) Bowel obstruction Who didn't love Heather in "Poltergeist?" She was the embodiment of innocence and vulnerability. Corey Haim (1971-2010) Pneumonia Corey was a total blast in so many things he did. I adored him in "Lucas" and I laughed so hard in "Lost Boys."