It’s easy to overlook this small patch of land. Nestled between fields, filled with grass and backed by a small stand of trees, it holds a significant reminder of the Midwest’s past. This site has fascinated me for years. My grandparents lived down the road and we drove by it often. In fact, I’ve shared … Continue reading Spirits of the Pioneers? Finding answers about an unknown child.
Who else feels like they are now living out the beginnings of an apocalyptic novel? It’s just surreal.I’m attempting to manage working from home and taking care of myself, while not going insane. My focus has been primarily on my craft projects (to be discussed further in another post series) and to be honest, writing … Continue reading Where does one even start? Today’s world and the conflicted writer.
'tis the season for spooky stories (although, let's be honest. It's always the time for spooky stories, photos, and lore) and today I have a short story that I recall hearing many times as a kid. Just outside of the city limits is a small boy scout camp. Used only a few months of the … Continue reading Scouting the afterlife: The haunted Boy Scout camp
"There's a grave in the cemetery that's haunted, you can hear knocking coming from the stone!" "A prohibition-era gangster hid his stash there. He dug up the grave and hid it in the ground." "A horse thief was hung on the grave!" These are the various statements I heard over a 20 year period from … Continue reading A knocking good time or a tragic crossing of stories and reality?
During my undergrad, I had the opportunity to volunteer at our local historical society museum. This was perfect for me as it was applicable to my history degree, helped me gain experience with giving tours and getting people to engage with local history, gave me the perfect setting to work on Displaced (book one of … Continue reading Missed Check Out: The Haunting of The Bremer County Historical Society.
It's been a while since I last posted a local urban legend! Here's a short tale about a legend from southeast Iowa. Standing at over 8 foot tall, the Black Angel of Iowa City's Oakland Cemetery cuts an imposing figure. Erected in 1913, it was placed in the cemetery at the request of Teresa Feldevert. … Continue reading The Black Angel of Iowa City
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