A Return to Mysteries of Space and Sky

Forgive me for the much delayed post, friends. It has been a heck of a year, as I’m sure many of you can relate. However, I have much to be thankful for. Lots of great opportunities have come my way. As well as some not-so-great ones. Which I find myself politely declining more often than not. If only you knew some of the ridiculous ideas I get pitched to be a part of. Some folks in the entertainment field still don’t “get it” when it comes to the reality of high strangeness.

And despite the plethora of media coverage with regard to the UFO / UAP subject, most people still haven’t a clue. I wish I were joking. It seems that most people you meet are still uninformed on the matter. Don’t believe me? Next time you’re in line to check out at your local supermarket, ask the human cashier (do they still have those?) if they’ve heard about the recently disclosed Pentagon UFO programs, and you’ll quickly discover the sad reality that they have not. Or ask anyone else at your workplace or office who isn’t well-versed in the subject, like us weirdos.

Oh, how I’ve missed all you weirdos.

Some of whom I had the pleasure of seeing again at this year’s 2025 Mysteries of Space and Sky conference. MSS is an event I try and attend each time in lovely Gambrills, Maryland, at the Elks Lodge, right there in town. There’s something homely about seeing the marquee sign lit up with the words UFO CONFERENCE, along with a yard sign next to it. Nice to see a sign that isn’t political for a change.

The conference itself is organized by the wonderful Dr. Peter Resta, who has been holding it for quite some time. I think this one was the twenty-sixth one!!! It’s truly a supernatural feat how he manages to keep it going year after year. And I’m quite honored to be there, seeing each and every one of those Fortean folks I absolutely adore. They are a smart bunch, I tell you. They really do “get it.”

I recognize many people from past events. Like Larry Arnold and my favorite spook, Phil. For others, it’s their first time attending such a conference. Like for Rachel or Cynthia. But I try and talk with each and every person who comes up to my small table to chat. Or buy a book. Or chat. Or buy another book. Or just walk on by like I’m a ghost. Either way, it’s fun. And I really enjoy it. Well, maybe not the long drive back afterwards. But still…

It was wonderful to see Ben Moss lecture again on the Socorro, NM case. I actually have a sample of dirt from the actual landing site that was given to me last year, back when para-urban detective Norman Gagnon was in attendance. Norman, you need to get back into this field again. We miss you, buddy.

Ben also discussed how he’s continuing the legacy of Ray Stanford after his passing earlier this year. I asked him how often he goes over to Ray’s house to uncover all the documents that have yet to see the light of day, and apparently, it’s a couple of times a month. Wow! Of course, it’s expensive trying to digitize all those photos and records Ray left behind. So, if you know of any more affordable services in the Maryland area, do let me know and I’ll pass it along to him.

John Segna, Chief Investigator of MUFON Maryland, also presented various case reports. Most of which could easily be explained, he explained. But he has some cases, although rare, that truly do puzzle him. So, of course, we will be discussing those types of cases very soon on my podcast, Terra Signals.

Paul Carr of the excellent investigative organization, Aerial Phenomena Investigations (API) was also there doing a talk on historical cases his group covered back in the day, which still intrigues him.

Like case #12-058, which had trace evidence of a purported abduction. API’s approach is one that is very hard on any type of evidence, but I think that’s a good thing. Because it’s that rigorous testing and analysis that adds credibility to their group. They won’t just believe anything sent their way. They have to investigate it thoroughly first. Perhaps that might be perceived as extreme skepticism, but there is a genuine reason behind it. Paul is a scientist. He is an experienced space systems engineer with a Master’s degree in Applied Physics. So of course, he’s going to be hard on the evidence. Just like his colleague, Marcia Barnes, who is one of the smartest women I know. She can see through B.S. like the best telescope we have on planet Earth.

After his presentation, I asked Paul to share his own personal experience of seeing a UFO, because I thought it might help the audience better relate to him and see that he is just like them—an experiencer on a quest to find out what all this is. And not just an extremely skeptical investigator.

Plus, the API is my go-to group whenever you guys send me a photo or video that I can’t easily explain. And Paul’s analysis is certainly one of the best in the business. So the next time you capture a series of strange lights in the sky, don’t send it to me, send it directly to API at Report a UFO.org

But if you have a strange encounter with odd individuals… please contact me about those.

Keith Seland was also there, presenting on his adventures trekking the globe to places like Machu Picchu, Egypt, and every other mysterious archaeological locales. I asked him if he’d be interested in appearing on the podcast too. Fingers crossed. His website, The Humaniverse, is a pretty clever name if I might add.

And last but not least, newcomer to the MSS circuit, Joshua Bell (aka Joshua Jim Bell Mosely, as I now call him), presented his book Mysterious Middle River, which looks at the gamut of high strangeness occurring in and around the Chesapeake Bay area of Maryland. I had no idea it was so prevalent. We had dinner post conference, and he shared a remarkable experience involving what he thinks was a possible tulpa or thought-form encounter at the school where he works. More on that one later, when hopefully he agrees to come onto the podcast. His research (and experiences) are quite fascinating.

I’ve invited many people to come on the show to discuss their research and experiences. And I am currently lining up new episodes for Terra Signals. Unfortunately, I haven’t had a lot of time to devote to the program lately, as I’ve been working hard on other endeavors…. like another podcast that I now produce once a week. It’s not in the realm of the spooky, but rather about creativity. Should you ever want to listen to it, it’s called Spotlight Sessions. Or if you just want to listen to my ASMR voice lull you to sleep. Your choice.

Nevertheless, Terra Signals will be back. I promise. Just give me some time to record some new content for it, which is in the pipeline as I speak. Or rather, type. But between the other show and an occasional Hollywood screenwriting assignment (which of course I’ve been sworn to secrecy on), it has been a busy year. But I’m grateful for it all.

And I’m grateful for all of you.

Thanks for listening to me ramble. Until next time, I’ll try to keep this site more updated. At least once a month, if not more, as I get the time to speak my mind.

For better or worse.