Do you have a crawl space or basement under your house? How can it be accessed? How easily can it be accessed? Do you know who has been down there? Could someone be down there right now without you knowing? Can they get into your house from there? Most people don’t even think about…
Friday, January 31, was one of the most emotional days I can remember having. My heart was ripped open and a large part of my soul spilled out. It started several months ago… I knew that Mulder, my beloved chow/shepherd mix had hip dysplasia along with other problems in his shoulders, spine, and even…
This blog picks up where Part 5 left off. If you’re just joining, I’d recommend checking out the previous posts: Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 The group arrived and met out in front of the house; I noticed that something was wrong. There should have been five people: Gail, Kathleen,…
This is part 5 of the series of true blogs about the hauntings in my house. If you’re just starting to read these or if it’s been a while since you checked in, I’d recommend reading the previous entries: Unseen Resident Unseen Resident Part 2 Unseen Resident Part 3 Unseen Resident Part 4 After I…
A sign on the freeway for a Native American museum caught my eye, and Janice and I made a snap decision to check it out. I felt pulled – compelled – to stop, and I am forever thankful that we did. We found treasure there. The Malki Museum sits on the Morongo Indian Reservation in…
The tiger crouches at the edge of the enclosure. The only movement is a slight flick of the tip of his tail. His eyes are focused on his prey, and his body is taut, ready to pounce. His prey has just entered through the gate and looks like he is oblivious to the predator’s scrutiny. …
I’ve been on the road a lot over these holidays, and I’ve seen some pretty horrific driving out there. Here are a couple driving pet peeves I have that I’d like to share… First and foremost – if you are driving and you hear a siren, look around. Find the source. Police, fire, and/or medical…
A person came to me today who had read my blogs about my house and proceeded to question my honesty, integrity, intelligence, and even my heritage. His questions centered on how could I be so stupid to stay in this house, unless, of course, the whole story is a lie. If he had the nerve…
I have been very fortunate to spend most of my adult career working for the same city government, although I moved around to different departments. I was looking back recently at some of the strange things I’ve seen working in the Fire Department, Police Department, Public Works, Communications (9-1-1), and the Electric Department. I started…
Here are some interesting facts that writers may find helpful. These facts came from a couple of my Occupational Safety and Health classes: Eugene Meyer, Chemistry of Hazardous Materials: “On average, the detonation velocity of an explosive is a staggering four miles per second.” Definition of “Brisance”: the shattering power of an explosive substance. The…
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