Addendum to PRS

First, let me say that I got the message. I normally don't ever use the word "homo," and it is not a nice word. I used it because of "who" I was writing about, and not the people who are disparagingly called that horrible slur. It is on me, and I have to own it.

Next up, I must clarify something else. Eilfie is not a "creature," she is I think  a kind, caring human being. She IS a pagan, that is what she practices. She specializes in the Occult. I think she had a tremendous crush on Ryan, and has probably at times not been treated kindly. I do know that she has lost some people close to her, and she also had to struggle with acne. I in no way wanted to pile on. I only wish her the best. I'm sure Ryan is a real boar to work for.

I also forgot to mention that Lorraine Warren also appeared in a few episodes of Paranormal State. She was portrayed in Amityville Horror as the psychic that tried to help the family. Her specialty is demons. I think she is the real deal. I think she is very sensitive to her surroundings, and she is not a charlatan. I think she also really cares about the people she tries to help, and Ryan was very, very lucky to know her. If Ryan could show that compassion, they might still be filming new episodes. I think Ryan got the big head, and in the process alienated every one who ever cared about him. The Knickbocker Episode is where he really lost his way. He didn't believe a word Peg (the client) said. He was doubtful about any spirits even being there. C.J. Sellers is the psychic he used on that episode. I'm pretty sure she felt some presences there. Like I said, if your an ass that no one wants to talk to in life, what makes you think a spirit wants to communicate with an ass after death? I think the spirits effectively ganged up and put him out of business. And also ganged up to put him in his place at the West Virginia Pen. He wished he was wearing Depends on his first visit.

Lastly, I hope to write more often that once a week. There are a LOT of shows on TV about the Paranormal. I try to Tivo and watch all that I can. I take notes, and am trying to be informed. Instead of Ghost Hunters, I am planning on doing Ghost Adventures next. If you have not seen the show, new episodes air Fridays at 9pm, with reruns before and after, and 8pm Saturdays until the early morning hours on the Travel Channel. I have a lot to say about this show, and will be back soon. They have been doing compilations the last 3 weeks, and tonight's the same. And they are calling them new episodes, when in reality they aren't. See you soon!

Paranormal State

I first got exposed to the paranormal in a trailer I rented in Crescent Valley, Nevada. The rumor was a woman had shot herself in my trailer. There would be cold gusts of air in 90 degree temperatures. At night you could hear someone pacing up and down my long hallway. I know something or someone was there, and even my skeptic brother concurred. The house I am in now had another brother who died return to his room. He passed from complications of Alzheimer's, and I think he didn't realize he was dead. He used to get up and pace when in the throe's of his illness. I could hear him every night after he passed, and I got goosebumps whenever I heard him. One day he knocked a hiking pack frame from the top of my closed closet. It could not tip over, or fall by itself. It would have been impossible. It startled me enough to get angry, and I yelled to him that he was dead, and to go towards the light. I was screaming this over and over. The next night, there was no pacing, and it's been quiet ever since. Although I don't know for sure that the is a LIGHT, there must be something like that.

The first show I saw on TV was Paranormal State, hosted by Ryan Buell. He supposedly had experiences at a tender age, and started PRS (Paranormal Research Society) while attending Penn State. Ar first in the early episodes he came across a caring guy. By the time the show left the air, he came across as a skeptic who didn't believe a word his clients said. Kind of goes against his principles, since as a kid his parents didn't believe him. The episode where he took his team to West Virginia State Penitentiary was almost comical. He had been there 6 months earlier and was chased out by activity. He never informed his team of what happened, and at one point they were giggling, and he got mad! He said, "would you go into a clients house and giggle and make fun?" The funny thing is he started being so cynical to his clients, coming across as not believing or even really caring. The last 15 minutes of this episode he summons the courage to go back up into the Warden's Tower by himself. He starts screaming that he's not afraid of no ghosts. They have a camera on his face close-up, and his eyes are darting and opened so wide. He IS afraid! It is one episode I recommend. One of the few that are an hour-long.

Digging a little deeper into the man, I guess he is struggling with his sexuality. Which is fine. One of his team is named Eilfie, a pagan whose name truly fits her. An elf-like creature, she is afraid of ghosts. And I think Ryan and she had something going on besides looking for ghosts. I also think his testes finally dropped during the run on TV. On the later shows, his introduction, "Hello, my name is Ryan Buell" he has got to be purposely lowering his voice. Comical.

To show how his caring has waned, they used to start what he called "Dead Time" at 3 am. This is the anti-hour, supposedly when evil is at it's best. I've seen later shows where sometimes it's barely getting dark and they start dead time. And the length of time they actually have dead time has gotten shorter and shorter. Couple that with his cynicism, they rarely get any "proof." I liken the paranormal with life. If someone's an ass, who wants to talk to them? I feel it's the same with the dead. They know he's an ass who won't be around long, so who would want to give him evidence of their existence? I love all my brothers and sisters, and I don't care about your sexual preferences, and meaning no disrespect I call his show "Parahomo State." He really doesn't seem to care about PEOPLE anymore. He has an attitude that is just plan crappy. I wouldn't want him to investigate a haunted outhouse. He let it all go to his head, and has become a pompous ass. People called on him for help, and he comes across as needing proof. I'm sure maybe PRS got burned a couple times, but on some of the episodes these people really wanted and needed help, and I don't think he cares. In closing, if you want to get a laugh, watch the reruns of the show. It runs on Biography Channel during the week at 6pm Eastern Time. I think it's good they are not doing new shows, because I'm sure Ryan had become quite demanding. The other folks you'll see are Sergey the tech guy from the Ukraine, Katrina who started as an intern with Heather, and Michelle the medium/psychic who calls herself a psychic vampire. She's pretty entertaining. Chip Coffey has also done shows, and I've heard rumors he and Ryan have done a little fabricating themselves. Rating: Earlier episodes 3 1/2 stars, later ones 1 out of 5. But good for a chuckle.

Next week: The Ghost Hunters, the group started by 2 average Joes who work for Roto-Rooter during the day.