Are you planning to visit Savannah, GA? Whether you’re just exploring the idea of traveling to Savannah or are about to arrive, here’s some things to know before visiting Savannah, GA. WHAT IS SAVANNAH FAMOUS FOR First, let’s discuss why…
The Hairy Hands of Dartmoor, England
Drivers should travel cautiously through the long, dark stretches of road in Dartmoor, England, near Postbridge and Princetown. The legend of the hairy hands of Dartmoor says that a pair of hands grab the steering wheels of unsuspecting travelers. The…
The Haunted Seguin Lighthouse
The haunted Seguin Lighthouse rests in the Gulf of Maine near the mouth of the Kennebec River. It was established in 1795 and is the second-oldest lighthouse along Maine’s coastline. It’s also the highest lighthouse in the state. THE HAUNTED…
The Pied Piper and the Children of Hamelin
When one thinks of the Middle Ages, many think of King Arthur and handsome, chivalrous knights, chastened maidens, Beowulf, and lots of war. These figures have been depicted countless times over the years, but there’s one that stands out as…
Dealing With Rejection Without Being Gullible
by Trevor Newton Like a lot of writers coming up during the Internet age, I’ve had quite a bit of writing advice bestowed upon me. One of the most common topics for such advice is how to deal with rejections….
Feu Follet, Will-O-The-Wisps, and Jack O’Lanterns
Should you ever find yourself walking along a marsh or swamp in the darkest hour of the night, you may witness a haunting light over the still water. Over the centuries, it’s been called by many names—the French call it…
Steal Like an Artist Review and Summary
Steal Like and Artist by Austin Kleon, review and summary. Good art begets good art. Want to become a better writer? Read more. Want to draw better? Study the greats. In this post, we’ll explore how to steal like an artist the right way. Because there’s nothing new under the sun, but what makes great art is how YOU see the world.
Letting go of expectations and outcomes
I don’t believe in coincidences. I believe in signs. Today, I came across the same idea twice. It was something I’d never quite considered before—the idea that in order to live a free and fulfilling, joyful life, you must not…
The Savannah Axe Murders (The Gribble House)
The Savannah Axe Murders If you’ve ever taken a tour in Savannah, you may have heard of the Savannah Axe murders of 1909. On December 10, 1909, three women were attacked and stuck with an axe. The crime occurred at…
Cockspur Island Lighthouse
Cockspur Island Lighthouse If you drive over the causeway from Savannah, Georgia to Tybee Island, you’ll notice a small lighthouse in the Savannah River. It captured my interest the first time I saw it. Often times, the lighthouse is inaccessible…
Black Cats Superstition and Folklore
History of Black Cats Superstition You may be familiar with black cats superstition. Throughout the centuries and numerous cultures, superstitions surrounding black cats have varied. Are black cats lucky or unlucky? Some believe crossing a black cat to be fortunate,…
Historic True Crime Case: Marie Lafarge
The story of Marie Lafarge reads like a gothic novel. A well-bred, attractive woman living in a mansion in the country, married to a man she doesn’t love, sounds like a tale we’d all like to read. And read, people did. Her…
