Creating a cozy, hobbit-like home and life is something I’m striving for. There’s something so warm and enchanting about the simplicity of it all—living close to nature, in harmony with the world around you. If you, like me, long for…
Witnessing a Phoenix Rise
The imagery of this majestic and mythic bird rising from the ashes encourages us to recognize the sort of strength that’s only born through adversity—the kind of strength that is only forged by fire.
A Writer’s 15-Year Journey
Today, a Facebook memory popped up on my feed that stopped me in my tracks. On this day, 15 years ago, I sent out my first query to a literary agent. How has it been 15 years already? Time has…
The Ghosts of Bellefonte
The term “ghost town” first appeared in a newspaper article in 1894. Some attribute the word to the boom and bust of gold mining towns in California. The mere use of the word “ghost” tells me that even from the beginning of…
Preston the Halloween Ghost Dog
A creepy chill lingers over Nashville, Tennessee’s Belmont-Hillsboro neighborhood, an eerie reminder of an unworldly inhabitant – the ghost of a Boxer named Preston. Woven within the fabric of local lore, a tale unfolds, of Preston’s spirit, ever watchful, ever…
Five Haunted Hotels to Visit This Year
Are you a thrill-seeker looking for your next haunted adventure? From chilling apparitions to unexplained noises, these five haunted hotels promise to deliver a spine-tingling experience. Get ready to explore the ghostly side of some of America’s most historic and…
The Haunting Spirit of Her Daughter Elm
An elm tree in Prospect Park in Brooklyn had a silver plaque that said, “Nellie.” It’s been said that Nellie Howard met an untimely end on a European tour in the late 1800s. While Nellie was ill, she remembered the…
Swan Myths and Folklore
Swans have long been a source of fascination, with their elegant shapes moving smoothly over calm waters. These beautiful birds are not just symbols of beauty and grace but also have significant roles in the folklore and myths of various…
The Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe: A Potential Link to Voting Fraud?
Edgar Allan Poe, the master of the macabre, met an end as mysterious and chilling as his stories. On a gloomy day in October 1849, Poe vanished, only to be found in a dire state a few days later, uttering…
The Mystery of the Upcoming Eclipse and Its Connection to the Phoenix Rising
As we meander through the labyrinth of life, with its myriad twists and turns, nature occasionally pulls back the curtain, revealing the grandeur of its design. The April 8th, 2024, eclipse is one such marvel—a celestial symphony that promises to…
Leprechaun Folklore
Ah, leprechauns—the solitary tricksters of Irish folklore, clad in green, and known for their craftiness and their hidden pots of gold. The tales of these small, bearded men, often shoemakers by trade, stretch back into the mists of ancient Ireland,…
The Kehoe House
Nestled in the heart of Savannah, Georgia, the Kehoe House emerges as a beacon of history, architecture, and mystery. This enchanting Queen Anne Victorian mansion, built in 1892 for the iron foundry owner William Kehoe and his family, is not…
