The Paranormal Blog

We're hoping you'll forgive the lack of new blog posts right... but 'tis Hallowe'en time... and ever so much more activity is happening right now...

Well, that sounds pretty good, doesn't it? I mean, this time of year has been seen for time and memoriam as a season where "life" and "death" seem so close to each other... where the plants "die" and the seasons of growth and renewal are at and end, and some animals even seemed to "die" for the long winter months, only to re-appear in the Spring when life begins anew... humans have long felt this is the time when things from "the other side" must be closer.

It aids in this thoughts when we look at the unbelievable amounts of reports we're getting in right now. You wouldn't be odd to think, "My gosh! The ghosts sure seem to be jumping in October!"

Except, is this correct?

Looking through our reports... perhaps not...

The majority of the ones we've been receiving (sometimes several in a single hour!) tend to have lines in them such as...

Back this past Summer...

...and...

My mother told me the she once...

...and...

We were on a ghost tour in August and...

...and...

When I was five years old in the 1970's...

...and, of course...

This has been happening for several months now...

...or words to these effect.

Certainly, we do have some coming in that are "new" and "happening now", but the lion's share are telling us of past experiences or things people have heard in their general journeys in life.

Allow me, as usual, to butt in on my own post... it is NOT a complaint to say that we mostly hear of past experiences... because all the data we receive is useful and helpful. What may be a long-ago experience for one person might be an ongoing issue for someone else, so it's always great to hear about anything via our submitted reports... so please, keep 'em coming!

Okay, where was I?

Oh yes!

What seems to happen in the more "modern world" with reports is that this time of year, people are THINKING about ghosts more... They see them in shop windows, on their neighbours decorated lawns and porches, and of course, in the media.

Things "ghostly" are on the mind of not just the enthusiasts, but the casual enthusiasts, the general population... even the "sceptics". 'Tis the season!

...but are things more "active"?

Statistically speaking, no... More reports come in, yes, but they are a majority of "not current experience" reports.

Is the "veil" thinner right now? Are the legends and myths surrounding Samhain (pronounced "Saw-Win",) somewhat accurate?

...perhaps...

...but perhaps only in the mind's eye thanks to ancient beliefs and traditions.

All Hallow's Eve is indeed a time for ghosties, and ghoulies, and things that go bump in the night, but realistically, only in folklore, on television, the radio, in your local shop's decorations, and in your local newspapers and periodicals... or so it would appear!

...but then again, these are simply my own findings... based on quick statistical analysis of reports that have flooded in since the 20th... and we should all know what Benjamin Disraeli (according to Mark Twain) said about statistics... Lies, Damned Lies, and Statistics...

...so perhaps, keep an eye open for ghostly doin's this fine season after all...

FOR THE RECORD: On a quick look, you're more likely to have an experience in the month of August rather than in October... at least in Ontario.

OF NOTE THIS HALLOWEEN SEASON... This will probably be the last blog post prior to early November... because, indeed, Sue's and my dance card is FILLED to capacity already! (In fact, if you're with my friends in the media, Sue and I are BOOKED SOLID... but we will try to hook you up with someone if needed...)

Also, the site updates might be a bit sparse for the next three weeks as we go through the data that (indeed) has poured in to us (as it always does...) so please be patient that way too!

Other than that, have a GREAT Hallowe'en and may the tricker-treaters be fun this year at your home!

Oh, for those outside North America that are only just (over the last couple of decades,) picking up on the whole "Trick or Treat" phenomena, here's a helpful video from BBC's YouTube channel... Click here to view it!