A Sister’s Message from the Grave

I grew up in a rather large, dysfunctional family and am one of 5 daughters (my poor father right?).  There is a 12 year difference between my oldest sister, who I will call “L”, and myself (I am the youngest). You can read a little more about the background that shaped me here:  https://wp.me/paqIPF-7t I lost…

Haunted Logan Inn – New Hope, PA

Since we had such a hauntingly good time at the Inn of the Hawke in Lambertville, NJ and the night was so beautiful, we decided to cross the canal and the river into New Hope, PA. Read about the Inn of the Hawke haunted jaunt here:  https://wp.me/paqIPF-69 If you have checked out our jaunt to the…

Haunted: The Inn of the Hawke – Lambertville, NJ

It started out as a magical evening – a starry December night that had just a slight chill in the air, beautiful historical homes dressed in their best Christmas attire, sparkling colored lights shining everywhere. Driving into this adorable little town you can’t help but be swept up in the feel of it – the…

Haunted Pub: Devil’s Den Gastro Pub – Philadelphia PA

We decided to visit this gastro pub in Philly for dinner one night. Although it has a great name – Devil’s Den (#Gettysburg) – we really went for the “Confit Duck Fries” my husband loves. Unlike our normal jaunts, we didn’t find this pub because it was haunted or historic (although most of Philly is…

Trans Allegheny Lunatic Asylum – Part 2

Weston is a remote, historic town in West Virginia – home to America’s largest, and the world’s 2nd largest, hand-cut stone masonry building, second only to The Kremlin. Formerly known as Weston State Hospital, this building has a disturbing history dating back to the 1860’s and is now known as Trans Allegheny Lunatic Asylum. See…

Haunted: Jean Bonnet Tavern – Bedford, PA

Along the historic Lincoln Highway in Bedford, PA, there is an iconic fieldstone tavern that has been providing hospitality, spirits, food, and lodging since the 1760’s – the Jean Bonnet Tavern (also known as Old Fork’s Inn and Bonnet’s Tavern).  Check it out here:  https://www.jeanbonnettavern.com/  Prior to opening as a tavern, the property was used by…

Trans Allegheny Lunatic Asylum – Part 1

 Trans Allegheny Lunatic Asylum Weston, WV Lewis County, West Virginia is a sleepy little town of roughly 4,000 people that has seen itself rise and fall since its incorporation in 1846. Weston – the county seat – is a picturesque little town that has two historic districts: Weston Downtown Historic District and the Weston…

Haunted: Absecon Lighthouse Atlantic City, NJ

New Jersey has over 200 miles of coastline that provide unique ecological riches, miles of sandy beaches, popular boardwalks and busy coastal waterways used by many including residents, tourists, fisherman and nature lovers.  NJ is also home to beautiful barrier islands that are surrounded by the ocean, bays, and marshes.  Dotted throughout this coastline are…

Haunted: Harper’s Pub Clementon, NJ

Almost immediately It began as a beautiful dream and one I knew immediately was not mine. I am the mother of this amazing little creature, this son I never knew would complete me in so many ways. I am rocking him in my arms, staring in utter amazement at the perfection of his features, breathing…