tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post3924648515746453685..comments2023-11-18T03:15:19.102-06:00Comments on Straight From Hel: Author Mary KennedyHelen Gingerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-6237111879553631742011-01-17T11:14:34.523-06:002011-01-17T11:14:34.523-06:00Judy, I've never really paid much attention to...Judy, I've never really paid much attention to my astrological sign except to know which one I was. But I'm glad it hasn't changed since I couldn't pronounce the new sign! I also think it's amazing that you know so much!Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-74648519772465027832011-01-16T23:41:05.583-06:002011-01-16T23:41:05.583-06:00HELEN: that news is incorrect (and sensationalist)...HELEN: that news is incorrect (and sensationalist)journalism. Precessions (the shifting of the stars)have been part of astrology since about 130 BCE. If your chart was based on the sidereal zodiac,there would be a change; but Western astrology is based on the tropical zodiac and there's no change - you're still a Sagittarius Sun and so am I (although our sun signs only give a clue as to our sense of Identity, how we feel the I-ego, and are only a small slice of the psychological blueprint represented by our birthchart)<br /><a href="http://judycroome.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Judy (South Africa)</a>Judy Croome | @judy_croomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17455755011354905278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-1809180458108960212011-01-15T03:30:24.004-06:002011-01-15T03:30:24.004-06:00Interesting post! I am on the fence when it comes ...Interesting post! I am on the fence when it comes to psychics. My mentor who passed away worked with the police on two cases. She was an active psychic.<br /><br />I have dreams that come true, and now record those I remember. I dreamt about the Tsunami before it happened, and had written down with the date. DH called me to the TV on the Boxing day, he held my book in his hands and pointed to the screen. It was a cold moment in my life. I have dreamt of three family deaths and they happened. Folks laugh and beg me not to dream about them, especially as I was born on Halloween. I am known as the friendly witch. LOl.<br /><br />I have not read any of Mary's books, but will ensure I do!<br /><br />Gosh look how I have waffled on! Sorry, Helen. :)Glynis Peters https://www.blogger.com/profile/01175378917872403609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-55599007027553573302011-01-15T03:27:57.886-06:002011-01-15T03:27:57.886-06:00I hereby confirm that I do not have my own TV show...I hereby confirm that I do not have my own TV show >:D<br /><br />I do have a YouTube channel <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/KetilH65" rel="nofollow"> (here)</a>, but that's it.<br /><br />Thank you for recommending my blog, Helen >:)<br /><br /><a href="http://cold-as-heaven.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow"> Cold As Heaven </a>CA Heavenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07558100567878233142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-59026031746366424342011-01-14T11:40:46.181-06:002011-01-14T11:40:46.181-06:00Hi Judy. How interesting! Not only do you have the...Hi Judy. How interesting! Not only do you have the ability, it runs in your family. Wow. I'm very glad you didn't delete. I know you said you don't do astrology charts anymore, but do you have an opinion on the news today that the astrological charts have changed and there's now a new "sign." I apparently am no longer a Sagittarius. I've never checked my horoscope, but I know people do.Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-8405059399940063372011-01-14T11:34:54.359-06:002011-01-14T11:34:54.359-06:00At first I thought you were talking about physics,...At first I thought you were talking about physics, then I looked closer and its about psychics. Well, I don;t know much about the latter although I will be blogging on this very matter next week. Could there be a link between science and the supernatural? Methinks there very well could be. Perhaps not everyone who seems to have special gifts or extra senses are not phonies after all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-88131066560053834132011-01-14T11:33:55.334-06:002011-01-14T11:33:55.334-06:00Some of my best pals are psychics and I have writt...Some of my best pals are psychics and I have written of them lots in our murder mystery weekend plots - sometimes as fakers, sometimes the real thing. I reserve judgement on whether I 'believe' or not. I'm not sure what I believe. Also, over at my site my Friday Challenge is on 'write what you know' which Mary discussed at the top of this post. Mary, your book looks intriguing. I hope I win it!!!Jan Morrisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01771180344305042855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-14135941950499981602011-01-14T09:32:07.897-06:002011-01-14T09:32:07.897-06:00As my Ouma (grandmother)held seances, my Father wa...As my Ouma (grandmother)held seances, my Father was a sought-after dowser and healer when he was younger, my sister and her son have strong psychic/dowsing abilities and, as a clairsentient myself, I used to do evolutionary astrology charts. One of my clients (who was a colleague of my advocate husband) kept on telling Husband that his wife (me) was "a scary woman" (because of the accuracy of his chart - he was a total sceptic before!) And that's a rather long-winded way of saying, yes, I'm a believer and would be on Madam Chantel's side (although the title "Madam" does suggest she's not a wholly ethical psychic!) But I DO NOT believe in daly newspaper horoscopes or annual horoscope books, which are sheer hogwash. <br /><br />I'm also fully aware that, as there are in any profession, there are charletons who manipulate people's needs and fears. The key is to find a psychic or astrologer who practices according to a strict code of personal ethics. My family's code included strict confidentiality as well as never charging a fee. I usually asked people to make donations to animal charities. That's why I stopped astrology and started writing - because I was overwhelmed with requests and couldn't cope with feeling all that pain and hurt. (People usually only seek out psychics or astrologers when they are hurting or in need) <br /><br />Sorry, this has become a long waffle. Should I delete it or not? Hmmm. Nope, I'll leave it.<br /><br />Mary's books sound just what my Mom loves to read. I'll dash off and put one in my Amazon basket<br /><br />I visited Blood Red Pencil first, Helen.<br /><a href="http://judycroome.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Judy (South Africa)</a>Judy Croome | @judy_croomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17455755011354905278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-69290025541152973792011-01-14T07:20:34.464-06:002011-01-14T07:20:34.464-06:00Mary, that's another thing about writing, we w...Mary, that's another thing about writing, we write not only what we know, but also what we want to know. What a great way to learn about any subject, bring it into our stories like you did with the psychic, and let the research inform us and the story too.<br /><br />Thanks for the interview, Helen.Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03972054718663959694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-67844390222505951392011-01-14T06:58:36.913-06:002011-01-14T06:58:36.913-06:00Thank you Nancy. I read that in the wee hours of t...Thank you Nancy. I read that in the wee hours of the morning and laughed in the dark.<br /><br />Come back again to Texas, Mary!Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-22029862318064390082011-01-14T06:37:29.412-06:002011-01-14T06:37:29.412-06:00Meant to tell COLD AS HEAVEN that I'm going to...Meant to tell COLD AS HEAVEN that I'm going to read more about the Amazing Randi.I remember that he once offered a challenge to anyone who could prove in psychic phenomenon. I think he offered a million dollars and no one has taken him up on it. Really enjoying all your comments. Cozy in Texas, I have loads of Texas friends, I gave 3 workshops at the DARA (Dallas Area branch of RWA) one year, it was fun! Dr. Mary Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08830775228121609168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-48221628005312930632011-01-13T19:09:59.477-06:002011-01-13T19:09:59.477-06:00How come I've never come across this author? S...How come I've never come across this author? Sound delightful reads. I'm going to be adding to my TBR pile.<br />Ann<br /><br />www.cozyintexas@yahoo.comAnn Summervillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13300190648788509096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-42764562322495541772011-01-13T17:57:26.670-06:002011-01-13T17:57:26.670-06:00Interesting topic and I can see where both the rad...Interesting topic and I can see where both the radio show host and the psychic might clash, causing all types of tension.<br /><br />I had an acquaintance once who claimed to be psychic. I relaid a dream to her that I'd had and...wait for it...drum roll, the mysterious answer was..."you already know the answer."<br /><br />I'd love the book.<br />Nancy<br />gillael@aol.com<br />Nancy<br /><a href="http://nrwilliams.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">N. R. Williams, fantasy author</a>N. R. Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02174506528962095858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-3947755806911825922011-01-13T17:48:22.494-06:002011-01-13T17:48:22.494-06:00I'd like to know some of the answers your frie...I'd like to know some of the answers your friends provided!L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-12671992257960722002011-01-13T17:07:15.595-06:002011-01-13T17:07:15.595-06:00You might be able to still write it off, Mary, sin...You might be able to still write it off, Mary, since you're out promoting the book.Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-4778747309935868452011-01-13T16:31:08.705-06:002011-01-13T16:31:08.705-06:00I think if I really went to one (and maybe I shoul...I think if I really went to one (and maybe I should have, I could have written if off as a business expense), I'd say, "Hey, just tell me the good stuff. I can probably guess the rest." But they don't work that way, I'll bet...Mary Kennedynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-53138487130675103102011-01-13T16:30:55.693-06:002011-01-13T16:30:55.693-06:00I think if I really went to one (and maybe I shoul...I think if I really went to one (and maybe I should have, I could have written if off as a business expense), I'd say, "Hey, just tell me the good stuff. I can probably guess the rest." But they don't work that way, I'll bet...Mary Kennedynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-40308148881322419192011-01-13T15:48:57.559-06:002011-01-13T15:48:57.559-06:00Kathy, I think it would be interesting to go to a ...Kathy, I think it would be interesting to go to a psychic. But I don't know whether I'd be scared or enthralled.Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-31402163158344931402011-01-13T15:46:04.404-06:002011-01-13T15:46:04.404-06:00Sounds like a fun book. I actually believe some pe...Sounds like a fun book. I actually believe some people do indeed have psychic ability. They take that "gut feeling" we all sometimes have and expand and use it. Like Sam, whose sig line I love, I've had a few psychic readings that were spot on and some that were spotty. Or maybe potty. my email is kathymcwr@gmail.comKathy McIntoshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06899118869240481737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-72155370100314465342011-01-13T15:26:05.444-06:002011-01-13T15:26:05.444-06:00I'll check out the blog, Helen. And I love Sam...I'll check out the blog, Helen. And I love Sam's sig line, too.Mary Kennedynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-7397487616137624232011-01-13T14:49:38.896-06:002011-01-13T14:49:38.896-06:00I remember that on CSI and I didn't understand...I remember that on CSI and I didn't understand it either. Mary, I broke that sentence in the wrong place. Cold As Heaven is not a TV show, but the moniker used on the blog called Cold As Heaven. His blog is very interesting!<br /><br />Sam, you have very true words in your sig line!Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-71106427152745500602011-01-13T14:22:23.973-06:002011-01-13T14:22:23.973-06:00Helen, I've never heard of the TV show, COLD a...Helen, I've never heard of the TV show, COLD as HEAVEN. I'll have to check it out. There is some trick with a fly and salt. (yes, I know it sounds crazy.) I was watching CSI and the investigators were interviewing someone in a magic store. There's a dead fly on the counter (well, seemingly dead.) The suspect waves his hand over the fly and the fly miraculously springs to life and flies away. As the two detectives walk out, one is really impressed, and the other says, "Hah, that's an old trick. The secret is salt." That's been driving me crazy, and I tried to google it to see if I could find the secret behind the "dead fly trick." He seemed to be suggesting the suspect was sprinkling salt on the fly as he waved his hand over him, but it wasn't clear. If anyone knows the asnwer, I'd love to hear it.mary kennedynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-39487925278332326822011-01-13T14:13:39.454-06:002011-01-13T14:13:39.454-06:00I believe in psychics but not in all psychics. I&...I believe in psychics but not in all psychics. I've had some spot on readings from some, and some readings from others have been so far out in left field they're over the wall.<br /><br />That said, I have in my sig line the following: <i>Just because I believe something doesn't it's true. Just because I don't believe something doesn't mean it's not true. Don't believe everything you think.</i><br /><br />Great post. I loved it.Samhttp://sampatron.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-30882965708674147222011-01-13T14:08:30.827-06:002011-01-13T14:08:30.827-06:00I like the TV shows, Cold As Heaven, where they sh...I like the TV shows, Cold As Heaven, where they show how the tricks are done. <br /><br />Mary, the example you gave seems to show that the "psychic" was preying on the grieving girl.Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32918125.post-74263834847816496722011-01-13T13:58:59.538-06:002011-01-13T13:58:59.538-06:00I only believe in things that can be proved by pro...I only believe in things that can be proved by proper scientific methods. Hence, I don't believe in psychics or any paranormal phenomena. It's manipulation an illusion. <br /><br />When I was a student (20 years ago), the magician and sceptic James Randi visited our university. He demonstrated how he could illude all kinds of paranormal phenomena (including the spoon-bending of Uri Geller). Randi's point was of course to show that it was tricks of a clever magician, and had nothing to do with paranormal stuff<br /><br /><a href="http://cold-as-heaven.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow"> Cold As Heaven </a>CA Heavenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07558100567878233142noreply@blogger.com