Sometimes, being a paranormal researcher is tremendous fun.  Sometimes, it’s not.

In general, the research community — beginners and pros — are bright, wonderful, interesting people.  Many of my closest friends are people I met through ghost hunting.

At every event I attend, I meet great researchers, and every one has an important question or story to share.

However, when I see vandalism at cemeteries that weren’t visited until I mentioned them, or when people copy my articles without permission or even a link back to this site, I become frustrated.

(Though those incidents are rare, they seem to occur at all levels.)

It’s important to remember: The benefits of this work far outweigh the disappointments.

A couple of weeks ago, I stopped at Gilson Road Cemetery on my way back from Salem (MA).  I’d only planned to spend a few minutes there with one of my team members, taking photos of the gravestones, partly to document what’s changed since my pre-2003 photos.

While I was there, I was delighted to meet members of another paranormal research team.  In fact, I was tremendously impressed by their research, their professionalism, and their attitudes towards this work.

They’ve made time to do in-depth historical research, as well as on-site research, that I’d hoped to do before moving to Texas.  Seeing someone else carrying this research forward… well, it’s very satisfying.

Also, I receive emails daily from people who are asking interesting questions.  They’re talking about taking this research in new directions, and that may open new doors to discovery.   It’s clear that they’ve read all of my relevant articles, and used their imaginations to think of new, plausible approaches to learn more.

You’re an important member of the research community when you’re…

• Exploring haunted sites in increased depth,
• Working to preserve important historical (and haunted) locations,
• Sharing what you’ve learned with others who are serious about this work,
• Exploring innovative (and scientific) research techniques, or
• Conducting detailed historical research related to haunted sites.

Seeing so many people contributing important work to increase our understanding of ghosts and hauntings… that’s what makes my efforts worthwhile.

Thank you!  You are the future of ghost hunting!

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