Author: Gigi Grindley
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The Conjuring Universe & Their Real-Life Inspirations
Image Credit- Freepik The Conjuring Universe became a successful franchise that’s based around the cases Ed and Lorraine Warren investigated. However, like all Hollywood movies that are based on real-life events, they tend to fluff it up a bit. In the movies, The Warrens are deeply involved in each case; however, in real life, some…
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Film Review of The Conjuring: Last Rites
Image Credit: Pexels- cottonbro studio The Conjuring franchise has been popular among horror fans for years. It’s been so popular, it’s been called the “Conjuring Universe”. Nine films have been made so far. These films are based on real-life paranormal investigations conducted by Ed and Lorraine Warren. Such cases talked about are: The Amityville Horror…
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The Caddo Language: Dormant But Not Dead
Image Credit: Facebook- Caddo Nation of Oklahoma On July 14, 2025, Edmond Johnson, the last fluent speaker of the Caddo Nation of Oklahoma, passed away at age 95. According to their website, MyCaddoNation.com, the Caddo language was once spoken by the Caddo Nation, whose ancestral homelands spanned parts of present-day Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Oklahoma.…
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Sinners (2025)
Image Source: Pexels- Tima Miroshnichenko Ryan Coogler’s Sinners is one of those unique movies that will catch your eye. Even the trailer got my husband and I’s attention. This movie combines horror, history, and music in a way that works. Now, vampires combined with history has been done before, with movies like Abraham Lincoln: Vampire…
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My Top 10 Love Songs
Whenever you think of Valentine’s Day, what comes to mind? Love, chocolates wrapped in a heart-shaped box. Some people think it’s a Hallmark holiday, which, in this day and age, it kind of is. I’ve been married for eight years now, and my husband and I don’t celebrate Valentine’s Day other than the fact that…
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5 Ways To Make A Costume On A Budget
This is one of my favorite months of the year. It’s not too cold, not too hot, but most importantly…. Halloween is coming up. As a cosplayer, I’ve enjoyed dressing up. However, when it comes to choosing a costume, it can be pricey. Stores like Party City and Spirit Halloween have a great selection; however,…
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MAN VS. BEAR: This One Time At Band Camp….
This whole “Man vs. Bear” debate has blown up all over social media, and a lot of people are saying, “Good luck when you actually encounter a bear.” For a while, I thought I’d never encountered a bear, but just recently, my husband and I were talking about how I once lived in a town…
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Mental Health Awareness Month
Since it is currently May, it’s important to recognize that it is Mental Health Awareness Month. This annual observance shines a spotlight on the importance of mental health and aims to reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness. Mental health is an integral part of our overall well-being, yet it is often overlooked or misunderstood. One…
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Suicide Prevention Month
Mostly, everyone knows that September is Suicide Prevention Month. There’s a week where a campaign is held annually to spread the word about suicide, mental health, and warning signs. There is an epidemic of suicides going on around the world. The United States alone has one of the highest suicide rates among the wealthier countries.…