"What to Do" Today

If you are in the South Texas area today, come to Goliad, and visit the Presidio Labahia. Today and tomorrow we reenact the massacre of Colonel James W. Fannin and his group of Texian soldiers by Santa Anna's men in 1836 during the battle for Texan independence.

We start about 10:00 on the lawn in front of the presidio. After the battle, you are welcome to come inside the compound and witness life during that period of Texas' history. The following link will take you to an article I wrote for our local newspaper about this event.
http://www.mysoutex.com/view/full_story/6776530/article-Life-in-the-Presidio-La-Bahia-returns-to-March-1836?instance=bee_regional_news

First Edition of Newsletter is Printed and Ready!

I am so excited! The first edition of the South Texas "What to Do" Newsletter has been printed and is ready for me to hand out on Friday! If anyone would like to see an advance copy, just e-mail me at whattodo2010@att.net, and I can send you a PDF.

I want to thank all my Facebook friends, who have really supported me in all this, but I also can't forget my advertisers! Hopefully, the first edition will interest more people in advertising with me!

Have a great rest of the week!

Carol

A Letter From Jack

10 Steps to Getting Adopted

1. Scout around and find a home that has a dog or two. This means they like animals.

2. Start by appearing out in the yard. Look pitiful.

3. Be persistent. When they stomp their feet, look like you’re running away, but don’t go far.

4. Appear on the family’s front porch in the morning. Look VERY pitiful.

5. Limp a little and hang out your tongue. This makes you look injured and thirsty.

6. Suck in your gut as far as you can. The hungrier you look, the better off you’ll be.

7. Flop down, like you are dying of hunger. Look at the master with puppy dog eyes.

8. When they bring you food, don’t act too excited. Look as if you are almost too weak to eat, but thump your tail in appreciation.

9. After you have eaten, go to the one who fed you and thank them with appropriate tail-wagging and kisses in the face.

10. Stick around, eventually, they will take you in. In my case, not only did they take me in, but they built a fence around my yard. They love me! :-p

Spooky Stories from the Lone Star State

Little sister to Ghosts, Spooks, and Spirits of South Texas, Spooky Stories from the Lone Star State was published in 2008. Like the first book, this is a book of stories inspired by reports of true paranormal encounters as told to me by other Texas residents.

Unlike the first book, this one has some of my personal experiences as a paranormal investigator with Corpus Christi Spook Central. The following is from the back:

There was no electricity in the upstairs of the grand old house. There we sat, my friend and I, cross-legged on the bare wooden floor. We were the only two people in that portion of the house. The three women downstairs were busy watching the monitors of the infrared cameras.

"Is there anybody here who would like to communicate?" I intoned in the darkness. The headphones attached to the parabolic microphone were beginning to make my ears sweat. It was only my second ghost investigation, and I was still a little nervous. What would I do if I heard a voice?

"Can you give us a sign that you are here?" my friend asked the spirit that was reportedly haunting this house. I was so heavily into trying to pick up a sound, any sign of a ghost, that when I got it, I just about jumped out of my skin...

To find out more, read Spooky Stories from the Lone Star State. How can you get a copy? Just send an e-mail to ghostbook@sbcglobal.net, and I'll send you details.

Ghosts, Spooks, and Spirits of South Texas

This was my first book, published in 2006.

Here is an excerpt:

"As they rounded the doorway, they saw a boy, about 12 years old. He was hunched down in the corner, crying one minute, laughing the next, and cutting his wrists with a piece of glass. Sam and Reggie couldn't breathe. Their first instinct was to stop the boy, but both realized at the same time that they could see through him!"

This is from Story 10, "Trespassers Will be Haunted." Be sure to read Ghosts, Spooks, and Spirits of South Texas to find out what happens in this book of stories inspired by true paranormal experiences of Texas residents.

My Newest Venture

I am so excited! My newest baby, The South Texas "What to Do" Newsletter is about to be born!

This monthly publication will feature a variety of family-oriented items, but the most important is a "Calendar of Events," which will share activities available within driving distance of Beeville, the home of our newsletter.

There will be at least one recipe or craft to share with your family, a puzzle to get your brain moving, and a poem or short story for reading fun.

There will be a section entitled, "In Search of a Ghost" where readers can discover restaurants, hotels, motels, and other areas to visit that might be haunted. If you are interested in possibly experiencing the paranormal side of life, be sure to check out this feature each month!

We encourage our readers to share their poems, short stories, recipes, crafts, and puzzles. While we can't afford to pay for submissions at this time, we will definitely give credit to those who submit with a "Submitted by......" for each accepted recipe, etc.

If you know of a haunted place for us to check out, please feel free to contact us at whattodo@att.net OR send your ideas to Carol Riley Cain, PO Box 4095, Beeville, TX 78104.