Ghostly Faces

Ghostly Face

This picture was taken of a pot of boiling water.  It has an odd image in the center, don’t you think?

Sort of reminds me of the man in the moon.

I’d like to hear your reactions to the image. Simple illusion? My imagination? Or something more?

Disappearing Object Phenomenon: Is it For Real?

Disappearing Object Phenomenon, referred to as DOP or The DOPler Effect is a strange and sometimes bazaar event that happens in homes all across America everyday. You’ve probably even experienced it yourself. Perhaps you were watching TV and when you reached for the remote it had mysteriously disappeared. Now that in itself is nothing to be concerned about. But, you enlisted the help of everyone in the family to help you search your home and it was nowhere to be found. Suddenly it reappears exactly where it should have been. How could everyone have missed it right there in plain sight?

It’s the DOPler Effect.

So exactly where did your remote go and how did it reappear? No one knows for sure, but there are several theories.

The first of which is, yep, you guessed it; plain old forgetfulness. It may seem like objects have a mind of their own and simply show up somewhere else when you aren’t looking. But the truth is; you probably did forget that you moved it. When the object is finally located, you can often think back to prior to losing it and recall leaving the room or answering the phone, probably with the item in hand. And there it is right where you stopped to pet the cat or get a drink of water.

This really isn’t DOP at all, at least not as far as the paranormal kind goes.

But that wasn’t the case with the disappearing remote. Okay. So we ruled out that you didn’t absentmindedly take the remote to another room and forget it. Now what?

Well, the second most common reason for objects going missing and reappearing in the same location, is; someone else moved it and when they saw you upset and searching they didn’t want to own up to it. They quietly sneaked it back in its proper place when you weren’t looking. Admittedly, if you have kids this is a plausible explanation.

But everyone was accounted for and you are absolutely sure no one moved the remote when you weren’t looking.

Hm. Now that’s getting interesting.

Many psychics and paranormal researchers claim that the object slips into another dimension and returns to our dimension later on. This, of course, is just a theory and there really isn’t any evidence to support that multiple dimensions really exist, let alone that your remote has visited one.

Others attribute it to ghostly activity, either because the spirit wishes to communicate with you or he thinks it’s funny to see you running around looking for the remote. You have to admit it.  If you were a ghost and had no way to interact with us mortals thumbing our noses at your existence, a good game of hide seek would probably break up the monotony a bit.

Whatever the reason, we all know that objects do disappear when no one is looking. We’ve all experienced the DOPler Effect at one time or another, but probably didn’t think anyone would believe us if we told them.

So what do you say? Have you experienced The DOPler Effect? Drop a line in the comments and share your stories.

Shadow People… Could they really be..a shadow of a Ghost?

I don’t know why it never occurred to me before. It seems rather ridiculous now, so ridiculous in fact that I hesitate to share this  with you. You see, I was doing a bit of research on Shadow People for my Squidoo lens when I encountered the most interesting theory of shadow people. The writer quite nonchalantly offered up the theory that shadow people were actually … are you ready for this.. the shadow cast from a ghost. She theorized that even though a ghost may be invisible, it may actually block light due to its massive amount of energy.

At first blush, I chuckled. Then I started to think. There are many reports of invisible beings, at least that is the presumption, passing in front of windows or lights and totally blocking out the light. Now, reason tells us that if they block out light, light cannot pass through them.

What happens when light is cast upon an object that it cannot penetrate? It casts a shadow.

The thought of some mysterious shadow being lurking in dark corners is frightening enough, particularly when the house is dark and I’m alone in the dark. I avoid looking into dark areas for that very reason. No sense seeking out the spooky when I can easily avoid it. But now, avoiding the shadows is not enough. The ghost itself could be standing at my side and while I am staring aghast at his shadow.

Tell me it isn’t entertaining to be a ghost.

Why Aren’t There More Ghosts in Graveyards?

Many people assume that visiting the graveyard or cemetery is a great way to record ghostly activity and are surprised if they don’t encounter a ghost. According to paranormal investigators there is a good reason for that. Graveyards don’t have any living energy and it’s living energy that attracts ghosts.  Sure, ghosts frequent old houses that have been abandoned for years. One could argue that they are empty of living energy, but they aren’t. All the energy of the past inhabitants has already imprinted on the area leaving behind residual energy.

It appears that it is this energy that calls ghosts to an area.  And then, of course, there are residual ghosts that seems to be trapped in time and space destined to repeat their actions for eternity. No one knows for sure if this is the case, but most experts believe that a residual ghost is merely an imprint on the area that repeats at regular intervals. How and why this happens is certainly food for thought. Why one event appears to imprint and another does not is a mystery.

No matter how you look at it, cemetaries probably aren’t the best place to visit if you want to see a ghost.

So the Skeptic Husband Says

You may not be aware, but I am married to a man that really doesn’t get too excited about anything paranormal. He indulges me and watches Ghost Hunters with me, but he’s a skeptic through and through.  Me?  Well.. I’m not ready to declare that the souls of the dearly departed linger in our homes, but I’m not willing to say they don’t either.

I think something exists and I find it comforting to think they are the spirits of those we love and not some evil being lurking in the corners of my home. I’ve seen some things and heard some things that appear to defy explanation, but I’m just not so sure what they are.

Anyway, the skeptic husband has arisen early and is busy at work on his computer when he hears me crawl out of bed, emerge from the bedroom and pass behind him to head down the hall to the bathroom. It doesn’t strike him odd that I do not respond to his “Good Morning!” (He suggests that I sometimes fail to respond in the morning, but I don’t believe him.) In fact, it doesn’t even strike him odd that I do not return from the bathroom right away to gulp down steaming hot coffee. Nothing strikes him odd, until 20 minutes later when I get out of bed and walk into the living room.

No one knows what my husband heard or if some weary soul was wandering through my home at dawn. Perhaps the wind? Perhaps nothing at all. But I for one am amused that he actually heard something for which he has no explanation.

Later when a loud clink came from the kitchen and he asked what is was, I just shrugged. He then said “Oh, a fork must have fell.” I responded simply with, “Yes. That must be what it was.” and tried to hide a smile.

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Ghostock 7 | Paranormal Conference | Live Investigations

“GhoStock” Paranormal Convention to be held in Salem Massachusetts

Salem, MA- GhoStock, a paranormal enthusiast’s convention, is taking place in Salem, Massachusetts, for the first time this year, April 16-19, 2009.

via Ghostock 7 | Paranormal Conference | Live Investigations.

For a limited time you can register four people for just $399. The conference includes breaking guests into small groups and sending them on a ghost hunt. Guests get the opportunity to evaluate their findings and present them at the conference.

Check it out to see the list of speakers and for more details on the conference. This is one I’d love to visit just for the experience.

Anyone planning to attend? Stop back and tell us all about it.

Ghost Hunters Season 5

Well, Ghost Hunters has returned for the 5th Season. With all the hype for the Betsy Ross House I expected something more. Not that it was a bad show but it did lack in new discoveries. I must admit it was a relief to see the familiar faces of Jason and Grant along with Steve and Tango instead of the Ghost Hunter International Crew. It felt a bit like welcoming home old friends.

Ghost Hunters International has certianly improved since their debut last year, but it always leaves me feeling a bit skeptical. I can’t help but wonder why spirits in other countries would be so cooperative  with EVPs. It seems every hunt they do picks up nice clear EVPs not to mention the high number of personal experiences. Perhaps they just show us more of what goes on during the hunt.

I do miss the old days when TAPS spent more time showing us more details of the actual hunt. And what’s with the “What to hell was that?” Its beginning to come off as a little trite. I mean really should they be so surprised to hear a noise or see a shadow? Isn’t that why they are there?

I would have thought that SciFi would have chosen an exciting episode to begin the season, but then I suppose that would only serve as a let down for future shows.

I’m glad they are back and am looking forward to their new investigations. Who knows what discoveries they may make in 2009.

Spontaneous Human Combustion?

Ever wonder if Spontaneous Human Combustion could really happen? This video shows some footage from an actual event. I don’t know about you, but I find the whole idea a bit unsettling.

I’ll let you watch it for yourself and draw your own conclusions.

Digital Communicator

Tired of sitting around waiting for the dearly departed to come to you? Why not give them a call with the Digital Communicator? According to Ghost Web, this revolutionary device has the power to communicate with the other world in real time.

Apparently, Ghost Web is not 100% sure who you will contact, but they are ready to sell you the plans to create your very own digital communicator you can make from a $25 gadget you can pick up at radio shack. Here’s what Ghost Web has to say:

Can you really telephone the dead? Will the dead talk to you? The answer is yes! Just like EVP, the spirits are not always around to speak to, but near the full and new moons, they seem to be most active. They could be the dead speaking, they could be interdimensional beings, they could be aliens, no one knows for sure.

So, go ahead and check it out. PDF plans can be downloaded for $15 or you can order the CD for $30. If you are so inclined to purchase the ebook and make your own device, don’t forget to stop back and let us know your results.

allAfrica.com: Uganda: Kitgum School Closed Over Ghosts (Page 1 of 1)

Just when we thought our kids had too many days off for snow days. I wonder how we would react if the schools were closed down because of ghosts possessing our children?

Kampala — KITGUM district leaders have temporarily closed Layamo Agwata Primary School in Palabek-Gem sub-county after pupils turned violent.

School authorities claim the children were possessed by ghosts of persons killed during the LRA insurgency. The chairman, John Ogwok, said the ghosts have been strangling pupils.

Ghost Channel TV and RIP

I found this interesting trailer for a new show called RIP Files to be aired on Ghost Channel. It’s worth checking the site out as it has some interesting information.

See a preview of the first episode of the new series, “The R.I.P. Files,” coming soon to Ghost Channel TV. The first episode takes place at the Ballestone-Stansbury House. Research and Investigation of the Paranormal (R.I.P.) explores this 200 year old house and meets the resident ghosts during a fascinating seance. Other anomalies include shadows, unexplained flashes, doors opening and closing on their own, and a strange light event during the seance.

Sci Fi’s Ghost Hunters Returns March 11 at 9pm EST – Associated Content

I don’t know about you, but I’m ready for the return of Ghost Hunters. Although Ghost Hunters International has certainly improved since last year, its no substitute for Ghost Hunters. For die hard Ghost Hunters fan, if it doesn’t have Jason Hawes and Grant Wilson its not Ghost Hunters.

After seeing the promo for the season 5 premier, I decided to do a little research to find out about the Betsy Ross House and the stories of ghosts seen there. There really isn’t a lot of information out there, but I did manage to dig up some interesting information about Betsy Ross’s remains that might explain why her ghost may be hanging around.

Sci Fi’s Ghost Hunters Returns March 11 at 9pm EST – Associated Content.

TAPS Ghost Hunters to investigate the Betsy Ross House in season 5 premiere. Find out who will be there and what they might expect to find.