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I'm a stay-at-home mom. I spend most of my day in front of my computer trying to earn a modest income. I enjoy writing (even though my grammar and punctuation is horrifying!) and I also enjoy drawing in Paint Shop Pro.

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Religion & Spirituality > Ghosts & Paranormal Phenomena Visited by the dead: 5 of 51
The Haunting of the Mathias Ham House Museum in Dubuque County, Dubuque, Iowa.Built in 1837 by Mathias Ham, this home started out with two-stories and five rooms that overlooked the lazy Mississippi river. This, significantly smaller home, provided the shelter that Mathias needed for his wife and five children.After the death... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Ghosts & Paranormal Phenomena What are ghost orbs and how do they manifest themselves: 1 of 8
The Haunting of the Red Onion SaloonThe Red Onion Saloon Skagway Hoonah Angoon County, Skagway, AlaskaThe Red Onion Saloon was originally constructed to be a bordello in 1898. Many of the apparitions that haunt the building were from that same era and came to Alaska during the gold rush. This period in time is riddled with sh... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Ghosts & Paranormal Phenomena Paranormal experience: 3 of 23
The Haunting of the Woodburn Governor's Mansion in Kent County, Dover, DelawareBuilt in 1790, the Woodburn Mansion has served as the Governor's mansion since the mid nineteen-hundreds. As with many of these old houses, it has seen its share of good and bad and has become the eternal play ground of many spirits.The first appar... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Ghosts & Paranormal Phenomena Supernatural activity: True or false?: 4 of 22
True! Here's a true story for you:The Haunting of the Doll Named Robert in Monroe County, Key West, FloridaThe Artist House, where the Robert doll resides, was built in 1898 by a Mr. Thomas Otto and his wife. The Otto's were known for abusing their servants and one of these servants, a serving girl, was said to have been acco... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Ghosts & Paranormal Phenomena Believing in ghosts: 37 of 114
The True Haunting of Sturtivant HallSturtivant Hall - Dallas County, Selma AlabamaThe Sturtivant Hall Mansion was built in 1853 by a plantation owner. In 1864 the home was purchased by John Parkman, who was president of the First National Bank of Selma.Mr. Parkman and his family occupied the home for two years and owned it fo... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Ghosts & Paranormal Phenomena Charleville Castle: Ireland's most haunted castle: 1 of 3
The Haunting of the Kehoe House in Chatham County, Savannah, Georgia.The historic William Kehoe Inn has been renovated and restored to make it into the four story grandeur that it is today. This classic Victorian was turned into a bed and breakfast in 1992, and then renovated and remodeled further to make it into a four-star ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Ghosts & Paranormal Phenomena Can we really communicate with spirits: 13 of 35
The Haunting of the Old Jesse Lee Home for ChildrenOld Jesse Lee Home for Children Kenai Peninsula County, Seward, AlaskaIn 1890, the Women's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church opened their doors to provide educational services. As time went on the school became a safe haven for unfortunate children. Ma... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Ghosts & Paranormal Phenomena Waverly Hills TB Sanitorium ghost hunting: A beginner's guide: 1 of 2
The Haunting of the Waverly Hills SanatoriumWaverly Hills Historical Society, Inc. Jefferson County, Louisville, KentuckyHistory of the Building:In the early nineteen-hundreds, this facility was used to house and "treat" tuberculoses patients. More than ten thousand men, women and children died from their illness in this old ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Ghosts & Paranormal Phenomena How some of us are able to see ghosts: 8 of 15
The Haunting of the Herlong Mansion Bed & Breakfast in Alachua County, Micanopy, FloridaThis gorges, southern home was built in 1845 and was occupied by the Simonton family who were also one of the founding families of Micanopy, Florida.In 1910 the house was sold to a Mr. and Mrs. Herlong who refurbished the home and turned i... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Ghosts & Paranormal Phenomena The case against believing in paranormal activity: 4 of 7
The Haunting of the Old Jesse Lee Home for Children in Kenai Peninsula County, Seward, Alaska.In 1890, the Women's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church opened their doors to provide educational services. As time went on the school became a safe haven for unfortunate children. Many of the children that cam... More..