Minggu, 27 Februari 2011

New Death in the Cemetery

Cemeteries are filled with ghosts.  Almost every large and historic cemetery has a ghost story or two tucked beneath the tomb stones.   Even small cemeteries tell stories.   I have been to large and small cemeteries and chased ghosts in large cities and in the country.   I  love cemeteries...

Jumat, 25 Februari 2011

Email from Zaira

Dear You Law Firm Name Here, Thank you so much for your email. Its always very hard to be able to ascertain when best to call from here, we are 1300hrs EST ahead of you and this is a big barrier toward achieving a successful conference call. If it may pleased you to know, in my humbly suggest we communicate via email while I figure out when best to reach on phone due the course of this representation.My...

Kamis, 24 Februari 2011

Lawyer for James

Vin Yag Enterprises-Hong Kong.Nam Wo Hing Building,148 street, Sheung Wan,Hong Kong.Att: Counselor,I greet you most respectfully.I am James Saito. I am a businessman and owner of the abovenamed company from Asia and who apparently conducts hisbusiness in quietier ways.I come to you with a business matter that is unsettling my mindalot and with a view of seeking your assistance.I have some uncollected...

Selasa, 22 Februari 2011

The Ghost of Founders Hall

Founders Hall is the tallest building in Charlotte, North Carolina.  Its lean form towers over the city in classic elegance.  It is home to the Bank of America Corporate Center.  It is also home to a small mall and various shops.  It is the city center.   The floors are marble and frescoes decorated...

Sabtu, 19 Februari 2011

The Ghosts of Gimghoul Castle

The ghost of Gimghoul Castle doesn't actually belong to the castle itself.  In fact, the ghost was there long before the castle. The ghost belongs to a bloodstained rock.  According to legend,  Peter Dromsgoole died and was buried beneath this bloody rock and his ghost still haunts it to this day.Peter Dromsgoole...

Kamis, 17 Februari 2011

The River of Blood

Chickamauga Battlefield just South of Chattanooga is one of the most haunted battlefields in the world.   In the United States, it is second only to Gettysburg.   I have begun researching Chickamauga for my new History Press book, Haunted Chattanooga, and what is most interesting about Chickamauga is that...

Senin, 14 Februari 2011

How Valentine's Day Began with Dead Goats and Naked Ladies

A friend of mine sent me a wonderful article on the origins of Valentine's Day on NPR.   This article filled me with so much wicked happiness I had to blog about it.  I know it is slightly off topic, but naked people being flogged with animal hides is worth discussing in any forum.  Apparently the ancient...

Lovell's Attorney

Nothing new here. But we post for the names. From: Mr. Ross K. Lovell Subject: Re: Legal representation needed. Date: February 14, 2011 To: undisclosed-recipients:; Reply-To: rossklovell@gmail.comTo whom it may concern. Dear Attorney. In my desperate search for an attorney in your country, I went in search...

Minggu, 13 Februari 2011

The Rite

Exorcism based films, books, and movies have become very popular over the last few years.   The Exorcism of Emily Rose, The Last Exorcist, And Exorcist Tells His Tale, have all been popular.  Due to the rising interest in exorcisms and exorcists the Vatican has gone so far as to open their files revealing...

Are You Trying To Be Funny?

The question of how we come across when we write on the internet has come up recently and I've been giving it some thought. The subject was particularly relevant this week when I received an e-mail from a local councillor. It was in reply to a questionnaire that had been sent out and I had taken the opportunity to point out an error on the newsletter. He thanked me for my comments and asked if I would...

Jumat, 11 Februari 2011

Mini-Kazuo Email Scam

See other posts for the longer version. Name...: Miyoko KazuoEmail..: miyoko-kazuo2@hotmail.comSubject: I need a divorce lawyerI need a divorce lawyer to handle a collection matter,i will also need areferral if this is not your line of practice.Thank you as I look forward to your response soonestemail:miyoko-kazuo2@hotmail.comSincerely,Miyoko Ka...

Kamis, 10 Februari 2011

The Phantom Bird

Anyone who has ever read Edgar Allan Poe's The Raven knows that there is something terrifying about a ghoulish bird.  Birds can be somewhat frightening to begin with.  They loom over us and stare out at us with glowing eyes.  The very sound of an owl late at night can bring to mind old ghost stories and whisper...

Senin, 07 Februari 2011

You say Aluminium lawyer, I say Aluminum

New "entities in my jurisdiction" are having shipment and product standards issues. Thank goodness Gerik thought of me to help since this is clearly in my practice area. And, lucky for him, I have no conflicts. Dear Attorney:We like to know if you have conflict that will prevent you from representing Gal Aluminium Company,Poland, against an entity in your jurisdiction.This matter regards shipment...

Life's Experiences

Well that's it for the time being. My 'proper' employment has finished until the middle of May. I'm referring to my stint as an exam invigilator at a local college and the temporary job I had at Tesco in the run-up to Christmas. And these two jobs could hardly be more different.I love every minute I'm involved in the exams. It's a sixth form college so it's the students' choice to be there and the...

Minggu, 06 Februari 2011

Nightmares in the Sky

When I was young I loved books of photography.  Beautiful Death was one of my favorite books and Nightmares in the Sky was another one of my favorite books.  Nightmares in the Sky was a collection of photographs from various cities.  The photographs were of the small architectural details most people walk by...

Jumat, 04 Februari 2011

The Green Orb

Someone told me an interesting story this week.   She had read my post about colored orbs and was very interested in the meaning behind the colors of orbs.  She said she had an experience with a green orb several years ago.  She was laying in her bed reading at night.  Her husband was...

Rabu, 02 Februari 2011

Cheng casts another line

Something tells me we have seen a variation on this one already. But it has been so quiet lately that I just had to post something. I guess I can attribute a majority of my solicitations from Martindale directory. Thanks to all those carrying the torch by posting your own emails. From: Ms. Lynda Cheng Subject: For Your Kind Attention: Counsel, Date: February 2, 2011 3:12:59 PM PST Cc: recipient...

Selasa, 01 Februari 2011

Ghost Dogs of the South

It doesn't take too much to get me really excited.  I love the little things in life.  I find immense joy in a good meal and a good book.  Everything else can fall apart, but if I have the little things, I'm happy.  The little thing that brought a huge smile to my face today is the book Ghost Dogs of the...