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The story that inspired fear itself
Ronald Edwin Hunkeler, age 17 Ronald Edwin Hunkeler was a young Lutheran boy whose Aunt Harriet (some call her Mathilda or Tillie) had died. His Aunt Harriet left him a Ouija board to connect with her on the other side. Ronald used it as many kids do and came into contact with a being that would be violent. The being would scratch the walls, leave blisters on Ronald's skin, and speak in tongues. At first, the family thought Ronald was bipolar or mentally unstable. They even t


Just for now ...
The last post I sent was all I could manage for now, and it is just the beginning of my 'comeback' posts. It gives you an idea of where I am at in my recovery. I was too exhausted even to further proofread it or type my name. Will do more as I can.


I'm back blogging through a dream ...
I haven't been able to blog for some time due to a broken arm, which has led to additional issues. However, I believe I've managed things well enough now to write a short post to 'test the waters.' Let's see how it turns out! Like many people, I have some pretty interesting dreams. During my initial healing, I found the only way to really fight the pain I was experiencing was through self-hypnosis. I slept a lot, but when I slept, I felt no pain ... at least not as much as I


Occupational Therapy
After seeing my orthopedic surgeon the other day, I finally started home occupational therapy today. It will be a long haul, but I am determined. It should not be too long before I can continue writing on this blog!


Not ready yet ...
Well, I did try to write a post today, but I only got two paragraphs in and had to give up. I'm just not ready quite yet, but I'll get there. My stamina is not back. Back to the ortho dr on Nov. 5 so we will see what is what ... Darkmum


Update on recent dr visit
I went to another post-op doctor. visit yesterday and my dr. gave me permission to go without my sling at times so it is much easier to...


Autumnal equinox/first day of Fall
May the Autumnal Equinox be the beginning of new things in your life. May the negativity in your life come to an end, and may peace and...


Update on illness
Darkmum


Annabelle
Beware what you pick up from the secondhand stores. You could be in for a scare. Annabelle is a haunted doll in the Warren Museum. Tony...


Update on surgery
I am scheduled for shoulder surgery on August 15, 2025. Let's hope this one takes and all goes well. The surgery for July 3, 2025, was...


Summer Solstice ...
Darkmum


Surgery ...
I'll be having a left shoulder replacement surgery on July 3. Wish me luck! Cindy


Slow going ...
broken bone Darkmum


Working On Recovery
Darkmum


!Attention All Members!
Darkmum has broken her arm. She will not be active for a while. Please give her healing energy for her recovery. I, as her caregiver, am...


Ostara - Thursday, March 20, 2025
As I feel the lovely chill at night and the warmth during the days, I know that spring is springing all over and Ostara is near. I turned...


Bless your 'lil Irish heart & every other Irish part
Hey, it's March 17th—St. Patrick's Day! I've always been a fan of this day. This post is a refresh from 3/17/23. I've changed a bit since...


'Hitch' & I invite 'Bambi' along for the ride
I love watching ' Alfred Hitchcock Presents ' and ' The Alfred Hitchcock Hour ' or any of his stuff when it's dark and quiet at night....


Mardi Gras ... time to get jazzy!
This year, Mardi Gras (mahr-dee-grah) , which translates from the French language as ' Fat Tuesday, ' will be celebrated on Tuesday,...


March Madness, Paganism, Flowers & the Hare
We celebrate several deities at home. I've a strong bond with Hecate and Pan, while my son is connected to Kali. We both enjoy the wild...


Bullies all. This might be a political post. OK, it is.
NO BULLIES I'm all about equal pay and getting the same recognition as men for doing the same job. But hey, I still appreciate it when a...


Happy Valentine's Day from Rudy & Darkmum
There is little text to write in this post from the ' Lover of Lovers ' and me. We have just a few things to give you on this special...


Regarding Rudy and the 'cobra woman' mystery
Rudy & Laska Winter (August 28, 1905 - August 8, 1980) I've spent years digging into Rudolph Valentino's life, and there are still a few...


Valentine's Day - the dark & twisty lightens up
I've got mixed feelings about Valentine's Day. Back in elementary school and as a teen, the big deal about February 14 was whether I'd...


Elinor Glyn - daring love analyst
Darkmum's Musings once posted an extensive blog about Elinor Glyn and her life and daughters, specifically in July of 2024. At that...


Something new!
I've been working on something new for a while now. I've been writing my life story on Substack.com . I decided to write this for my son...


Happy Birthday, Natacha Rambova
Today, January 19, we remember Natacha Rambova . Many people will know her as the wife of Rudolph Valentino, some will remember her as a...


California burning & my memories of fire
I'm sure there are several thousand articles and blogs being written even as I write this about the Southern California fires. I wanted...


Understanding the Woke Mind Virus
My son often tells me that I'm consistently ' out of touch ' with the latest trends, especially the ' woke ' culture.. He's probably...
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