Article Archives: Bumps in the Night

Immigration, Baseball, PTSD, and the Titanic

October 2, 2025 | by Al Hunter

It’s playoff time in Major League Baseball. Right now, there are 12 teams marching towards the World Series. One of those teams, the Detroit Tigers, is heading to the playoffs for the second year in a row following a decade-long drought. The Tigers are one of the most storied franchises … Read More

Paul Bearer and the Morticians-An Indiana Garage Band Story, Part 2

September 25, 2025 | by Al Hunter

In Part I of this article, I detailed one of my latest “Finds,” a 1968 diary from the leader of a 1960s Anderson, Indiana garage band known as “Paul Bearer and the Morticians.” I love that it landed in my lap just before the official spooky season in Irvington commences. … Read More

Paul Bearer and the Morticians-An Indiana Garage Band Story, Part 1

September 18, 2025 | by Al Hunter

As many of you who have read my columns over the past two decades will recall, I am a collector. Many of my columns center around collectibles, some valuable, some historic, and some for sheer folly with no lasting value other than a momentary nostalgic smile. I often visit regular … Read More

The Real Life Ghostbusters

September 11, 2025 | by Al Hunter

It’s been over 40 years since Peter Venkman, Raymond Stanz and Egon Spengler chased the spirits of New York City in Ghostbusters. Now the best known ghost movie of our time is getting a makeover and is set to be released in the summer of 2016. The Number 1 movie … Read More

Washington Irving’s Sleepy Hollow

September 4, 2025 | by Al Hunter

Washington Irving’s Sleepy Hollow in New York State was the last stop on my spooky destinations tour. First of all, the area can be a confusing traverse through the northern environs of upper New York City if you are not careful. Secondly, the search leads the tourist through communities seemingly … Read More