Podcast: Haunted America Conference 2018 – The Big Seance Podcast #123

Enjoy my friend Patrick Keller's Big Seance Podcast !

Haunted America Conference 2018 – The Big Seance Podcast #123 by Patrick Keller Patrick’s coverage of the 2018 Haunted America Conference! Appearances by the band Sunspot and the See You On the Other Side Podcast, Troy Taylor, Lisa Taylor-Horton, Cody Beck and the American Hauntings Podcast, Jennifer Jones and The Dead History, the Missouri State Penitentiary, Sarah Soderlund, Luke Naliborski, Rob Garcia and the 1858 Garnett House Hotel, Sherri Brake and Haunted Heartland Tours, Darla Moore of Darla Tours, April Slaughter, Haunted Atchison Kansas, Kari Bergen and Ephemera Obscura, Albert Kelchner and Haunted Willow Creek Farm, and Rosemary Ellen Guiley! LISTEN: https://bigseance.com/2018/07/04/haunted-america-conference-2018-the-big-seance-podcast-123/

Joy Andreasen's Tarot Tuesday: The Star

Today's Tarot card is the Star.

Joy Andreasen says: 
Today is a day to connect with the stars or perhaps think about following your dreams. Just as the magi followed a star to find their messiah, sometimes higher guidance is needed to lead you in your journey to the highest expression of your soul. Whether that star symbolizes a higher Benevolent Helper or your own Higher Wisdom, today you may find that connecting with that Higher Wisdom is exactly what you need to guide you toward that perfect path to your ultimate destiny. You may not reach the goal today, but you will have more clarity about your purpose and direction.

ABOUT THE CARD:  The Star (XVII) is the seventeenth trump or Major Arcana card in most traditional Tarot decks. It is used in game playing as well as in divination.  
IMAGE: A naked woman kneels by the water with one foot in the water, and other on the land. Above her head a star shines out. In each hand she holds a jug, from one jug she pours a liquid into the water and from the other jug she pours a liquid onto the land.

For more about Joy, visit: https://www.facebook.com/whispersofjoy/ 
 Email: joyandreasen@gmail.com 
Website: http://www.WhispersofJoy.net

Photos from the Animal Rescue of Rhode Island Lectures (and adoptable dogs)!

A big sign posted outside ARRI

   On Sunday, June 24th I gave two lectures about "Pets and the Afterlife" to benefit the Animal Rescue of Rhode Island (ARRI) in Peace Dale, RI, south of Providence).  What an AMAZING facility and staff. This blog features a collection of pictures I took, including of some of the beautiful animals needing forever homes. 
  

This little dog wants a forever home!

  The rescue operates solely on donations, and all of the staff are volunteers. The people that volunteer there walk dogs, clean cages, feed, exercise and vet the animals.  Of course, the cost of vetting each animal that comes into the shelter is expensive, so all donations are very welcome. 

The entrance to ARRI 

The room wound up filled for both talks. 

Puppies needing adoption!

Several dogs waiting to be adopted 

   I went to the shelter about 10 years ago, when my friend Jamie Gardner (who volunteered there) introduced me to it. Since then, the shelter has expanded and improved to suit the massive influx of homeless pets. 
   Here are some of the photos from the event. Please consider donating the the Rescue, and remember that it's tax deductible!    
TO DONATE TO ANIMAL RESCUE OF RHODE ISLAND: http://www.animalrescueri.org/ 

NOTE TO OTHER RESCUES: If you would like me to give a talk about "Pets and the Afterlife" - How pets communicate from spirit, contact me at Rgutro@gmail.com. I don't charge anything to come out, and rescues can charge a fee as a way to fundraise!  I always bring some copies of my books with me if people want to purchase them.  

MY NEXT SHELTER FUNDRAISER: Oct. 20, Saturday "Lecture: Pets and the Afterlife" at the LRHS (Lakes Region Humane Society) , 11 Old Route 28, PO Box 655 (mailing address), Ossipee, NEW HAMPSHIRE!03864 LRHS Website:https://lrhs.net/

DIRECT EVENT LINK:https://lrhs.net/event/pets-the-afterlife/

my brother and girlfriend Kristin surprised me

Paranormal Q&A: How much truth is there to old myths from the pre-industrial era about spirits and medium work?

Each week, I'll answer a question about the paranormal, whether a general question, or one about human or animal ghosts (Earthbound) or spirits (crossed over). Here's this week's question: 

Q: How much truth is there to old myths from the pre-industrial era about spirits and medium work?

A: Since the dawn of time, ghosts and spirits have been trying to contact the living. Since I'm unsure what myths you're referring to (there are many) I'll just say that there have always been people who have the gift to sense them. In ancient times, and depending upon the location or the culture, those people were either revered as gifted or executed as sorcerers.

Cave paintings by indigenous Australians date back 28,000 years, some depicting skulls, bones, spirits and the afterlife. Other cave paintings in Indonesia date back a further 10,000 years!

Of course, today, we know that mediums are gifted and use their abilities to help others.

For Rob Gutro's 5 books on the paranormal, visit: www.amazon.com. All of Rob's books were written to help explain the paranormal, and teach readers how to find signs from spirit. 

Lecture on "Pets and the Afterlife for the Dulaney Valley Pet Loss Center MD 7-25

On Wednesday, July 25 at 6pm - Rob will Lecture on "Pets and the Afterlife for the  Dulaney Valley Pet Loss Center, Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens, 200 East Padonia Road | Timonium, MD 21093. 
For information: Tel.  410.666.0490 |   www.dulaneyvalley.com

Learn the Identity of the Ghost Who Haunted my Room at Thornbury Castle!

The beautiful Thornbury Castle bedroom where I met the ghost

Thornbury Castle is now a luxury Bed and Breakfast and when I stayed there, my room was haunted by a male ghost. You can read about the amazing signs (a loud physical sign) he gave me to prove he was there, and  the clues he gave me (including his first name) that helped me prove his identity!

Thornbury Castle has an amazing history, and a strong Tudor era connection. It's located on Castle St, Thornbury, Bristol BS35 1HH, UK

Thornbury Castle 

You can learn WHO the ghost is and why he was haunting the castle in my new book "Ghosts of England: On a Medium's Vacation." Available in paperback and e-book on Amazon.com

 

Announcement: Speaking at the Utah Paranormal Expo Oct 6, 2018

I'm pleased to announce that I'll be making my first appearance in Utah at the Utah Paranormal Expo on October 6th!  I'll be speaking about PETS AND THE AFTERLIFE there, and look forward to visiting. 

WHAT: 2018 Utah Paranormal Expo
WHEN: Sat, October 6, 2018 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM MDT  

WHERE:  The Falls Event Center, 580 South 600 East Ste 201, Salt Lake City, UT 84102 

TICKETS WEBSITE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/utah-paranormal-expo-tickets-41723404827

FACEBOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/pg/UtahParanormalExpo/about/?ref=page_internal 

Rob Gutro

ABOUT THE EXPO: UTAH'S PREMIER PARANORMAL EXPO  - Curious about the Paranormal? Wonder what’s on the other side… Our paranormal events are designed to explore phenomena folklore, mythology, supernatural, and other non-scientific bodies of knowledge, whose existence within these contexts is described to lie beyond normal experience or scientific explanation. The most notable paranormal beliefs include those that pertain to ghosts, extraterrestrial life, unidentified flying objects, psychic abilities or extrasensory perception, and other paranormal subjects. Come explore the paranormal and journey to the great beyond.

CONTACT INFO: Call 385-549-2181

@UtahParanormalExpo

Send Message

anne@puravidashollow.com

  

Learn about who Haunts Sudeley Castle in Rob Gutro's book: Ghosts of England on a Medium's Vacation"

Here's a picture we took of Sudeley Castle's Tithe Barn, Gloucestershire, UK back in 2013.. 

You can read about Sudeley Castle's ghostly energy in my new book "Ghosts of England: On a Medium's Vacation." Available in paperback and e-book on Amazon.com

Rob Gutro's Many Author Events & Interviews: July - December 2018

The rest of the year is going to be quite busy for me. I've got a number of public events including lectures and conferences. I've also got some interviews lined up on great radio programs around the world. Here's the list (for now) that includes travel to Utah, New Hampshire and around the Wash DC/Baltimore/No. Virginia area. - Rob Gutro  

EVENTS IN 2018

July 14, Saturday, Rob's Interview on the U.K.'s PSH Radio

with Sam, Host of PSH. They'll talk about the Ghosts of England on a Medium's Vacation

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/paravoice-network

July 24, Tuesday, 7:30-9:30pm Talk: Meet the Friendly Ghosts of Belmont 
At the Belmont Mansion, Elkridge, Maryland Rob and Inspired Ghost Tracking introduces you to the friendly ghosts who linger at the Belmont. Sign up for this and the Ghost Tour to get the full experience!Info: www.belmontmanormd.org or 410-313-0200.RP9908.401 18 yrs + Belmont $15 Howard Cty Fall Guide Call 410-313-0200 or register online :Catalog:https://www.howardcountymd.gov/Departments/Recreation-and-Parks

Wednesday, July 25 at 6pm - Rob Lecture on "Pets and the Afterlife for the Dulaney Valley Pet Loss Center, Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens, 200 East Padonia Road | Timonium, MD 21093. Tel.410.666.0490  www.dulaneyvalley.com

Aug. 2, Thursday at 2 a.m. EDT - Guest on "Jay Talking" with host Bradley Jay, WBZ-AM 1030 Radio.Rob will talk about "Pets and the Afterlife." LISTEN LIVE: https://wbznewsradio.iheart.com/featured/jay-talking-with-bradley-jay/

Aug. 9, Thursday, from 12:05 a.m. to 4 a.m. Rob Talks Spirit Pets on the Kingdom of Nye Radio Program with host Heather Wade.Heather took over the show from the legendary Art Bell. The show is broadcast on the Late Night in the Midlands Network out of the USA, the show is broadcast into 110 countries and has around 1 million listeners. LISTEN: https://artbelllegacy.com or http://kingdomofnyeradio.com

Phone Numbers; MAIN LINE(952) 225-5278, FIRST TIME CALLER LINE: (775)285-5800, SPECIAL LINE: (575) 208-7787; North American Skype: MITD11, International Skype: MITD21

Aug. 18, Saturday, MARYLAND PARANORMAL CONFERENCEfrom 9am to 5:30pm (one of several guests) **Rob returning to talk about his new book*

- Rob's Talk at 12:15 pm EDT "Ghosts of England:A Medium's Encounters" at The Maryland Paranormal Conference, Bowie Elks Lodge #2309, located at 1506 Defense Highway, Gambrills, MD 21054  TICKETS: https://mdparaconf.eventbrite.com.

Sept. 7, Friday 7-9pm, An Evening of Messages from Spirit with Ruthie Larkin, Medium (Return Engagement) 

($20 in advance- email to reserve a spot! They fill up fast!) - Rob will be doing the introduction

WHERE: Inspired Ghost Tracking Meetup Group, Harry L Cooper VFW Post 160, 2597 Dorsey Road, Glen Burnie, MD 21061/ / inspiredghst@aol.com 

Sept. 23 (Sunday) at 5 pm ET, Interview on The Ghostly Hour, with host David Cook. Rob will talk about "Ghosts of England." The Ghostly Hour is live on the KCOR Digital Radio Network Sunday at 2 PM PST | 5 EST http://kcorradio.com/KCOR/Ghostly-Hour-Hosted-By-David-Cook-KCOR-Digital-Radio-Network.php

Sat, October 6, 2018 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM MDT  Utah Paranormal Expo

The Falls Event Center, 580 South 600 East Ste 201, Salt Lake City, UT 84102 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/utah-paranormal-expo-tickets-41723404827

https://www.facebook.com/pg/UtahParanormalExpo/about/?ref=page_internal

anne@puravidashollow.com

Monday, Oct. 15 at 6:30 pm - Annapolis Talk: Rob shares his experiences from his new book: Ghosts of England on a Medium's Vacation. Location: Eastport Annapolis Library. The Eastport-Annapolis Neck Community Library, 269 Hillsmere Drive, Annapolis, MD 21403. Tel. 410-222-1770.Contact: Amanda Spino, Librarian

**JUST ADDED** Oct. 20, Saturday "Lecture: Pets and the Afterlife" at the LRHS (Lakes Region Humane Society) , 11 Old Route 28, PO Box 655 (mailing address), Ossipee, NEW HAMPSHIRE!03864  
https://lrhs.net/  

Direct link to Event: https://lrhs.net/event/pets-the-afterlife/

*Special Event -In Maryland* Sat. Oct 20 at 2pm, My friend McLean Jacobson talks about her new paranormal-tinged mystery "Extrasensory Deception" and offers tips to budding writers!Location: at the Eastport-Annapolis Neck Community Library, 269 Hillsmere Drive, Annapolis, MD 21403. Tel. 410-222-1770, Host:Amanda Spino, Librarian

Tuesday, Oct. 23, 7:30-9:30pm Talk: Meet the Friendly Ghosts of Belmont at the Belmont Mansion, Elkridge, Maryland . Rob and Inspired Ghost Tracking introduces you to the friendly ghosts who linger at the Belmont. Sign up for this and the Ghost Tour to get the full experience! Info: www.belmontmanormd.org or 410-313-0200.RP9908.401 18 yrs + Belmont $15 Howard Cty Fall Guide Call 410-313-0200 or register online :Catalog: http://www.howardcountymd.gov/Departments/Recreation-and-Parks

Saturday, Oct. 27, 10:30am-12:30 pm: Talk about "The Ghosts of England: On a Medium's Vacation" at the Tysons-Pimmit Library, 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22043. Contact: Alicia Korker, Asst. Branch Manager, Tel. 703-790-8088

Wednesday Oct. 31 at 2pm EDT Rob Gutro guests at the Strathmore Mansion Special Afternoon Halloween Tea, , 5301 Tuckerman Lane, Bethesda, Md. Rob will talk about the "Ghosts of England: On a Medium's Vacation." TICKETS: https://www.strathmore.org/events-and-tickets/afternoon-tea  Afternoon Teas: $24 per person (Stars Price $21.60), Specialty Teas: $28 per person (Stars Price $25.20), Tea begins at 1pm, Call 301.581.5108 for reservations. 

Friday, Nov. 2, 7:30- 10:30pm Paranormal Investigation Belmont Investigation & Ghost Tour at the Belmont Mansion, Elkridge, Maryland - Join the Inspired Ghost Tracking team as they guide you on a tour of the Manor, grounds and cemetery (weather permitting). Participate in a paranormal investigation and visit areas where paranormal activity is suspected. Investigators from IGT use EMFs, data recorders, and temperature sensors to search for paranormal activity. Bring a flashlight and dress for the weather. - Sign up for this and “Meet the Friendly Ghosts of Belmont” to get the whole experience! Info: www.belmontmanormd.org Pre-registration is required. Call 410-313-0200 or register online:http://www.howardcountymd.gov/Departments/Recreation-and-Parks

Tuesday, Nov. 13, 7:30-9:00pmTalk: How Mediumship works and the Amazing Spirit Treasure Hunt - at Belmont Manor, Elkridge, MD. Are you interested in how mediumship works and how to recognize signs from those that have passed? This talk will discuss how medium Rob Gutro was led on a journey that proves a man’s spirit was with each member of his family after his death and solves the mystery of his passing. Info: www.belmontmanormd.org or 410-313-0200.RP9908.401 18 yrs + Howard Cty Fall Guide Call 410-313-0200 or register online :Catalog: https://www.howardcountymd.gov/Departments/Recreation-and-Parks

Tuesday, Dec, 11, 7:30-9:00 pm"Introduction to Ghost Investigating"at the Belmont Mansion, Elkridge, Maryland - What is the difference between a ghost and a spirit? This lecture explores that complex question and tries to explain why some spirits stay behind and are unable to move on, and how ghosts can cross over into spirits. Discover how these entities are detected using both science and technology. Registration/Info: 410-313-0200. RP9902.101 18 yrs + Belmont $15

Paranormal Q&A: Do you ever get hired from someone in the spirit realm?

Each week, I'll answer a question about the paranormal, whether a general question, or one about human or animal ghosts (Earthbound) or spirits (crossed over). Here's this week's question: 

Q: You have clients in the human world that hire you to talk to their loved ones, do you ever get hired from someone in the spirit realm?

A: I actually don't have clients in the human realm, because I don't accept money for any short readings I give (and I have given countless readings via email since 2010!). But to answer your other question, people and pets in the spirit realm (or earthbound ghosts) "hire" me all the time to pass along messages. Ghosts usually want help to cross over (because once they decided to stay, they're stuck for some reason). Spirits who have crossed usually want to let their loved ones know they're very much still around.

For Rob Gutro's 5 books on the paranormal, visit: www.amazon.com. All of Rob's books were written to help explain the paranormal, and teach readers how to find signs from spirit.