Imagine this. During a paranormal investigation, you’re hoping to make contact with history—the spirits connected to a location, land or item. Instead you find yourself facing a crossed over loved one. Why would that happen? The spirit sees: You’re open to the idea of an encounter You’re concentrating on the present moment You’ve quieted [...]
When I investigated the Goldfield Hotel in Central Nevada with our local CBS affiliate in 2007, I was taken aback by how our team’s ghost hunters treated the hotel’s spirits like real people. When we entered rooms, they’d apologize for barging in, and then introduce us. They talked politely to what appeared to be empty [...]
As most of you know, I began a unique spiritual odyssey when my boss asked me to work on our fledgling paranormal program. Over 14 years as the series manager, I’ve met astounding individuals and experienced mind-expanding activity that has enriched my life. If you live in the western U.S., consider attending some of the [...]
Thank you to Sharon Leong for guest writing this post. Sharon and her sister, Anne, are co-technology directors for the San Francisco Ghost Society. They’ll be teaching “How Spirits Engage Us” at the 2015 Nevada Ghost and Paranormal Series on Oct. 10. What can you do to increase your chances of capturing the paranormal in [...]
Spirits can manipulate our electronics to communicate their desires and opinions. I’ve had multiple unexpected episodes that usually present themselves as an instantaneous loss of battery charge. Of course, we must consider why a battery would die (other than from paranormal activity) such as from extreme cold, it’s old or expired, or it’s been drained [...]
Hi Everyone~ The Nevada Ghost and Paranormal Series starts in about two weeks. If you live close to northern Nevada, check out our classes! The Nevada Ghost and Paranormal Series, in its 13th year, expands its appeal this September with a number of new historical courses in a nod to the state’s 150th anniversary. Twelve courses [...]
The other day, a regular blog reader emailed me a link to a Las Vegas television station’s news item on the Goldfield Hotel. This feature was part of an ongoing series the station was doing to celebrate Nevada’s 150th anniversary of its statehood. The story disappointed me. The gist of the piece was this: Evil [...]
The Nevada Ghost and Paranormal Series starts Sept. 14. I wanted to give you a heads-up on what’s being offered this fall and to share that I will be teaching this time as well! Ghost Hunting 101—Stewart Indian School Gain a solid understanding of how to conduct a legitimate ghost hunt and then put [...]
Recently, I participated in my second investigation of the Old Washoe Club/Millionaire’s Club in Virginia City, Nevada. Read my post “Inside Moon” about my 2008 visit there. In the late 1800’s, the upper stories of the Washoe housed the exclusive Millionaire’s Club—a bastion of the Comstock Lode’s rich and influential—where power deals had been forged [...]
See my first five tips posted three weeks ago. 6 ~ Wait to learn of a locale’s paranormal activity. For me, having the personal confidence I’m not concocting information based on previously shared information makes it less likely for me to taint initial evidence. That said, I do think it is good to have one [...]
