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I'm looking for people willing to sit down for an interview and tell me about unusual experiences they've had.

I'm interested in UFO/UAP encounters, strange creatures, ghosts/hauntings, missing time, bizarre encounters in the woods, unexplained events, strange coincidences, possible abductions, and anything else that left you thinking "what the hell was that?"

You don't have to believe your experience was paranormal. I'm interested in hearing the story as you experienced it, including people who aren't sure what happened.

I'm based in Hampton Roads / Southeastern Virginia, and I'm especially interested in finding people locally, but I'm open to stories from anywhere.

No judgment, no ridicule, and anonymity is available.

If you have a story you'd be willing to talk about, DM me. Even if you're not sure your experience is "weird enough," I'd still love to hear about it.

And if you know someone with a story, tag them or send this their way

Hey everyone,

Like a lot of folks, I’ve been thinking a lot about how hard it’s become to find genuine "Third Places"—those spaces outside of home and work where you can just show up, move around, learn something real, and talk to people without spending a fortune or shouting over loud bar music.

For the past few years, my wife and I have been building a local community around swing and Carolina Shag dancing (specifically under Underhill’s Swing & Shag Dance Collective in Colonial Heights/Powhatan).

We’ve noticed something really interesting lately: it’s turning into a sanctuary for people who are just plain exhausted by screens, digital noise, and the typical nightlife scene.

A few quick things about how we run it:

• No partner required: We rotate partners continuously during class so everyone gets to dance and learn the mechanics together.
• Zero retro gimmick: No costumes or vintage showmanship—just smooth, modern social styling set to great Philadelphia Soul, Beach Music, R&B, and modern Funk.
• Substance-free & grounded: No alcohol, no pressure, no high-intensity fitness routine—just a clear-headed space focused on physical timing, balance, and quiet conversation during practice breaks.
• Open to all ages: We have a strong core group of active older adults (55+), but we’re seeing more and more folks in their 30s and 40s dropping in looking for an off-screen outlet to clear their heads.
• No Mandatory Fee / Tip-Based: We don't believe financial status should keep people from learning to dance or finding a good community. We operate on a voluntary tip/donation basis to help cover venue overhead. Show up, learn, and contribute if or when you are able.

Whether you've taken classes before or have two left feet, we break down the footwork step-by-step from scratch.

We’re kicking off our next 5-week series of beginner/intermediate classes soon at the Colonial Heights Optimist Building in Colonial Heights and the Powhatan War Memorial and Cultural Arts Community Building on the week of September 28th!

If you’ve been looking for an off-screen routine or just want to try something different that doesn't involve staring at a screen or buying drinks, we’d love to have you out on the floor.

Happy to answer any questions about the footwork, the music, or what to expect if you walk in solo. Also curious—what other off-screen, non-bar gathering spots in the area have you all found success with lately?

We're finally remodeling our main bathroom and the electrician suggested replacing most of the original wiring while the walls are open. The house was built in the late 80s and we've never had any electrical issues, so this wasn't something I had planned for.

I understand it's easier to do now than later but it's also adding quite a bit to the budget. For those who've remodeled an older bathroom, did you replace the wiring even if everything was still working? Looking back was it worth doing or did you leave it alone?