For those of us who knew personally and truly loved CARLOS S. ALVARADO and those who respected and admired his scholarly work along with the multitude of students around the world he touched, you may well remember as confirmed by his widow, Dr. Nancy L. Zingrone, that he often said “…and the ride continues”. In… Continue Reading
You MUST get your hands on a copy of J.B. Rhine, Letters 1923-1939 Esp and the Foundations of Parapsychology. Published by McFarland, Edited by Barbara Ensrud and Sally Rhine Feather with a foreword by Larry Dossey. For those who wonder how the field today got to be where we are this tome sheds light on… Continue Reading
The world of parapsychology was shocked and saddened by the news of the murder in August 1990 of one of parapsychology’s most prolific authors and musician, D. Scott Rogo at the age of 40. The field sustained quite a loss and I personally who shared a friendship with him was bereft as were so many… Continue Reading
During this banner 70th anniversary year I can’t help but look back. The first of a long line of formal conferences and symposia was our 1953 First International Conference of Parapsychological Studies held at the University of Utrecht in the Netherlands. This watershed conference served to convene post world war academics from different countries and… Continue Reading
Through the years many have pondered the Mind-Body problem. Varying opinions, debate and arguments arise contemplating whether the mind and consciousness are not merely brain processes and may in fact survive and continue after death. Science and religion are often at loggerheads but there are those that resonate to evidence that there is for sure… Continue Reading
What a great question that I field often. I am a big fan of an article that appeared in PF’s Parapsychology Review in the July-August 1986 edition, Vol. 17 No. 4, written by Renee Haynes, which serves to consider cogently an answer. Renee Haynes (1906-1994) also known as Mrs. Renee Tickell, was a British novelist, psychical… Continue Reading
With great affection I recall Alan Vaughan, PhD (1936-2001). A researcher, noted author and editor at one time of “Psychic Magazine” he was also a psychic held in great repute. As a grantee of PF he came under the wing of my grandmother who helped propel his career. Shortly before he died he was working… Continue Reading
As many may know and hopefully more will be informed this is PF’s 70th anniversary year. Admittedly a milestone all the more significant for us as we face without funding a finite end to our activities. Eileen Garrett’s talisman and ever turning spiral continues to revolve albeit regretfully at a slower pace. To renew our future… Continue Reading
I had high hopes for the New Year as did we all. Yet, regretfully, we continue to face so many ongoing challenges– socially, medically and politically. I take solace in reading the words of Eileen J. Garrett in previous dark days. Many of you are familiar with her Tomorrow Magazine when it dealt with psychic… Continue Reading
Anyone stuck on what to buy for Holiday Gift Giving? Well take a look at the PF’s 3rd Annual Book Expo posted within our PF Youtube channel. What better than a book while stuck socially distancing and in quarantine with so many interesting titles and viewpoints to get those wheels turning? Not a complete list of titles… Continue Reading