Jeannette has posted a poll on the supernatural/paranormal. I have a few quibbles with polls in general, because many have questions that my answers don't truly fit. I tend to play along, however, for the entertainment value.
The real reason for mentioning Jeannette's poll is that it mentioned UFOs. I have seen a few unidentified flying objects in my time. Many of these objects were later identified to my satisfaction. A few were not. The wierdest sighting—for me—was in Utah, north of the Prominatory Point Historical Site. In 1968, the time of the sighting, this site comprised a photo exhibit and the ranger's shack. There was no potable water for eight miles in any direction. The photos of driving the golden spike that united the transcontinental railways were informative and interesting—in part because the town in the background does not exist in any fashion now.
On our way from the site, the road leads north across what was then being dry-farmed, indeed a tractor raised dust about a mile and a half west of the road. It was one of the bright days of the West without a cloud to mar the burning, blue sky. My husband asked, "What's that light up ahead?" Although the irregularly flashing light was apparent to me as well, I couldn't answer. Neither of us could remember passing a light source on our way in to Promnitory Point. It was a large light, too—larger than a radio tower beacon. Also, it appeared to be fairly close to the ground.
Eventually, we got close enough to understand what we were seeing. We identified the light source. It was a flock of swallows flying across the road and back in search of insects. As the flock flew across in one direction, their light bellies reflected the sun at us, as they recrossed, their dark backs did not reflect, thus the illusion of a flashing light.
The word for the day September 1, 2008, is "supernatural" Pronunciation: \ˌsü-pər-ˈna-chə-rəl, -ˈnach-rəl\
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Medieval Latin supernaturalis, from Latin super- + natura nature
Date: 15th century
1: of or relating to an order of existence beyond the visible observable universe; especially : of or relating to God or a god, demigod, spirit, or devil. 2 a: departing from what is usual or normal especially so as to appear to transcend the laws of nature. b: attributed to an invisible agent (as a ghost or spirit).
Our quote for today is from Joseph Conrad (1857–1924), Polish-born British novelist. “Dame de compagnie,” pt. 2, ch. 4, Under Western Eyes (1911):
The belief in a supernatural source of evil is not necessary; men alone are quite capable of every wickedness.
4 comments:
Your story about the birds is really interesting ,I tend to think there is a logical explanation for most things,however food for thought ..love Jan xx
Good to see you back I so miss your daily/weekly words !! as for the
supernatural....well I don't think I have ever really seen anything supernatural although something I did see when I was only I suppose about 9 or 10 when I was in our neighbours house the old man and I were looking out the window when we saw a cigar shaped long yellow white light moving very fast across the sky...it was during the daylight hours...and we both said it was a UFO...I can't ever remember hearing any explanation...however the older I grew the more I wondered...but it is funny how it remains as clear in my mind today as it was some 55 years ago
love sybil xx
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hi, interesting story, i don't have any interesting stories about UFO's but have had a few paranormal type ones, mostly to do with ghosts and mediums. take care mrs t xx
A very well written and interesting piece. Well done.
Dan
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