Chance to Win a Ghost Hunt!

Life has been a challenge since my last blog. My beautiful husky passed away, and my courageous dog Shadow once again went to death's door, but has once again beaten all the odds. He's quite an inspiration.

In addition, just about everything I own broke or went temporarily haywire, so I am looking forward to the day where I can say everything is okay (but I will whisper it just to be on the safe side...).

One good thing was the night at Shanley's Hotel on April 27. There was a full house, and Mike started off with a great lecture on "Ghost Hunting 101," then after a break for some delicious cookies, I presented stories of some of my most intriguing cases. And the best part is that we will be doing it all again on June 8, with a special bonus: Ten lucky attendees will win a free ghost hunt, to be conducted in the hotel immediately after the lectures. This will be your chance to experience firsthand some of the many active spirits that haunt Shanley's hotel. (I would recommend comfortable shoes, and don't wear your best clothes as we will be getting into some tight places in the basement and sections of the hotel that have not been renovated.)

Space is limited, so contact Barbara Bleitzhofer at shanleyhotelbarb@yahoo.com, and visit their new website at www.shanleyhotel.com .