Ethereal Visions

  Either kill me or take me as I am, because I'll be damned if I ever change. - Marquis de Sade  

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An Intro to Cursed Heritage

I mentioned in a previous blog post that I have been working on this book since I was in high school. I can’t say why this story is so impor

I just posted a new blog post about my upcoming novel. It explores the media that influenced the creation of this book and gives a basic spoiler-free plot summary. Enjoy!

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Supernatural S01E15 – The Benders

When Sam goes missing, Dean teams up with a duty-bound deputy to rescue him.  The episode features the Bender family who hunts people for sport. The story is derived from an actual case in 1800s Kansas. That family was also named Bender, and Laura Ingalls Wilder wrote about them and her father’s attempt to bring the family to justice.

In the episode, the Benders live in a run-down home in the middle of nowhere. The actual family (John, Elvira, John Jr., and Kate Bender) were known as the Bloody Benders and they operated an inn. During dinner, the men would hit the guests over the head with hammers while the ladies slit the throats of the guests. A trap door made it easy to drop the victims into the family’s basement.

The killing of a state senator’s brother led to the discovery of the killings. Upon searching the property, police found the bodies of 11 victims. Among the bodies, a murdered 18-month child was discovered.

This was the first of very few episodes in which the Winchesters face off against human villains.

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When the fam finds out Spirit Halloween is open!

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Supernatural S01E12 – Faith

After one of the Winchesters suffers a fatal injury, the brothers seek out a faith healer. Unfortunately, Sam and Dean quickly discover that the preacher’s miracles aren’t divinely inspired.

The episode features Julie Benz, marking the first of several BTVS actors guest starring on Supernatural. Benz played the vampire Darla in both Buffy the Vampire Slayer and the spinoff series, Angel.

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"If you like it so much, you wear it, George!"

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Take heed, my brethren!

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Marilyn Monroe in 1948. Photographed by Laszlo Willinger.

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If you're not planning to watch this trilogy over the July 4th weekend, are you even an American?

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The #1 scream queen holding a replica of the #1 slasher!

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The #1 scream queen holding a replica of the #1 slasher!

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Supernatural S01E11 – Scarecrow

An argument leads the Winchesters to separate. While Sam heads to California to pick up the search for John Winchester, Dean investigates the disappearances of multiple couples traveling through Indiana.

This episode marks the first of five appearances of Nicki Aycox (May 26, 1975-November 16, 2022). The actress documented her battle with leukemia online. She succumbed to the illness at age 47.

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Watching the full trilogy tonight!

What's your favorite UL?

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Massive missed opportunity!

Why didn't Ready or Not 2 end with Elijah Wood jumping into the pit to claim the ring? Then, he would rise above everyone, slide the ring onto his finger, and yell:

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The best part about marrying into a new family is learning about their quirky traditions.

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Marilyn Monroe for Look Magazine in 1954.

The feature photo was taken by Marilyn's long-time friend and photographer, Milton Greene. The photo was taken at Laurel Canyon in the Hollywood Hills.

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Behind the scenes with Holly Palance as the first nanny in The Omen (1976).

Look at me, Damien! It's all for you!