Wednesday, August 7, 2013

Xperiencers

Xperiencers Television Series

In association with the John E. Mack Institute, Jim O’Connell’s X Marks the Spot Entertainment is developing Xperiencers, a reality television series featuring a team of experiencers researching current claims of alien encounters.  The goal of the Xperiencers team is to discover additional evidence or corroborating stories that support the initial experience, so that we can assemble a more complete picture of each person’s encounters. 

The Xperiencers concept is designed to accomplish several things.  First, we hope to bring some peace and understanding to each individual involved in these extraordinary experiences.  Next, we want to discover new clues to these mysterious events, because everyone want’s to see the bigger picture that holds the answers.  Last, we truly desire to change the public’s perception of all people involved in alien contact.  In a world where most people have become more politically-correct,  it’s still okay to attack, criticize 
and humiliate those claiming contact with something beyond our current perception.  All religions are based on believing in something beyond our current perception, and that process is called “faith.”  Xperiencers will present information that should at least constitute “faith” in the idea that people are involved in alien contact  and should be given the respect all human-beings are due when it comes to their “beliefs.”

Our Xperiencers reality series is now under contract to a well known reality television production company and studio.  This production team is currently “packaging” our show and will offer the project to their network affiliates upon completion.  Once this process is completed, the studio will provide press releases to the entertainment media outlets.

This collaboration is inspired by the work of the late Harvard professor of psychiatry and Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer, Dr. John Mack, who authored two books that gave voice to people whose lives were transformed by extraordinary experiences with apparently alien beings.

Dr. Mack dubbed these men and women “experiencers”.

Now, a group of investigators will continue in the tradition of Dr. Mack by deploying across the country to interview more experiencers, and through these interviews piece together a picture of the state of affairs of human/alien interaction in the 21st century.

You will journey with the Xperiencers Team via a reality television series and exclusive web content.
In a unique twist, the members of the “Xperiencers Team” are experiencers themselves; each therefore brings a uniquely informed perspective and deep compassion to their interviews.

This collaboration and television series is designed to promote a healthy consideration of the insights that experiencers of alien contact have to share with the world, and to enable the public to directly share in the process of exploring this exciting frontier of human experience.

About the Producers:

Jim O’Connell, Xperiencers founder and Producer, wrote and produced the film Terrestrial Extras in 2010.  Jim has also written six feature film screenplays and two television pilots.   His screenplay “Widow’s Row” was showcased at the Toronto International Film Festival by Canada’s Telefilm.  Jim has been an experiencer since childhood and has been assisting fellow experiencers in their understanding of these extraordinary experiences for twenty years.

Christina Knowles is a first-time Producer bringing unique expertise to the Xperiencers project. She has served on the board of the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON) of Orange County, CA, and has attended and facilitated various experiencers groups throughout the years, which have helped her gain a better understanding of the phenomena. In 2007, she was interviewed by Indigo Films for a documentary entitled “Alien Abductions: True Confessions” which aired in 2008 On Women’s Entertainment (WE) network. She currently serves as Massachusetts State Director of the International Community for Alien Research (ICAR).

About the John E. Mack Institute:

JEMI is named in recognition of John E. Mack, M.D. (1929-2004), Pulitzer Prize-winning author and Professor of Psychiatry at the Harvard Medical School, to honor his courageous examination of human experience and the ways in which perceptions and beliefs about reality shape the global condition. Visit the JEMI website at JohnEMackInstitute.org.

Source:   http://xperiencers.com/xperiencers-television-series/

Tripping South

Another crisp, fall morning comes to seacoast New Hampshire.  After a summer of intense weather preceded by a winter of intense weather, fall colors will be a surprise this year.  Generally, the deep, vibrant colors are because of a drought in spring and summer.  With an abundance of rain in 2013, flooding in many areas, leaf season may be different this year.

Since I am planning a trip south to see the fall foliage and to spend time with my friends there, timing to see both north and south leaf season this year is important.
Fall was always spectacular in the Smokies. So was living there.

Monday, August 5, 2013

MaggieMae

In the early morning coolness, Kaitlyn sits at the metal bistro table in the courtyard.  There are no umbrellas up today.  It is a Wizard of Oz day.  Low humidity. The red haired waitress is dusting the fallen leaves and seeds off the tables.

"Hi," Kaitlyn says.

"Hi, back," he says.

Maggie Mae crosses her legs reaching for her espresso.  He glances at her as he glides by.


His face has that, "I'm coming out to talk to you" kind of charismatic expression.  MaggieMae and Kaitlyn are laughing.  He listens to MaggieMae's every word smiling as though she is just too darned cute to be sitting along.  He opens the door to the restaurant. 

She reaches for her book.  Barbara Kingsolver has captured her attention.

Ten minutes later, he returns with coffee and a bagel.  His eyes canvass the courtyard tables.  He sits alone at the table beside her.  Looking her way.  He engages her in a friendly conversation before he has to leave.  They have spoken before.  This time was much longer.  He was engaged in the conversation.

"I've got to meet a ferry," he says.

They extend appreciations for their time together.

MaggieMae wonders if she will see him again. She wonders what is happening. She hasn't felt this way since her husband passed.

The following day, she is in town again.  This time for an appointment just down the street.  She stops for coffee, preferring to sit outside again.  It's 62 degrees and windy.  She doesn't mind.

From out of nowhere, he appears.

He gives her a warm wave of the hand welcome clutching his envelope-style briefcase tucked neatly under his left arm.

"Gorgeous day," Ben says.

She smiles back.

"Yes, it is."

Ben disappears inside. 

A frustrated MaggieMae wonders if he had a meeting. Or a client. Or wasn't interested.  Or was delayed.  She waits at the cold bistro.  Twenty minutes past.  She looks at her wrist clock.   Wanting to go inside to see what kept Ben there, she decides it isn't important.  What is important is her.  And now.  She will be late for her appointment.

She doesn't know when she will return to the courtyard.  Feelings of rejection overwhelm her. She knows it is silly and laughs it off.  It is a day more beautiful than it has the right to be.  She won't spoil any of it.

Then Kaitlyn calls her at home.

                                                                To be continued.

What's So Smart About The...

It is time to take the plunge. Samsung Galaxy S® II Titanium

Having all my communication technology in one place seems like the way to go.  There is Pandora to access if I want music (how would I know if I even want this if I haven't had this feature before?), e-mails, GPS.  Sounds pretty good.  The price isn't too bad, either.  Not sure what the filching fees will be.  Then there is the cost of this phone, too.

In my mindful lifestyle I wonder if we are communicating smarter these days?  We seem to e-mail instead of a voice conversation (hit and run I call it) and that does concern me.  There is nothing nicer than a living voice on the other end of the phone.  Our communications are more 'me' centered' so I doubt that means we are communicating better.  We are communicating what 'we' want.  Kind of like being in a chat room.  You say things you wouldn't dare say to a person on the phone.  People play games in chat rooms, too.  Withholding information. Not answering direct questions.  Clandestine.  Seems they forgot how to communicate OR maybe they are communicating what they really want. I haven't time for that.  Or them. It's is nice to be selective. Discernment is key.

I do have time to consolidate my technology.  I enjoy selective processes.


Sunday, August 4, 2013

The Coffee Shop

The notion of the town square has changed.  One of my favorite gathering places is the coffee shop. It is one of the places I write. There are always interesting people there, stories to share, perhaps meeting a new friend.  It is a good way to learn the community.

As a newbie to this area, I love the cultures in various communities. The old buildings, flower boxes and charming yards. The people. Their talents.


They are an inspiration for writing, painting and a bunch of other projects.  Right now, I am working on a film.  It may be a short documentary or a short story.  I haven't worked all the elements out yet.  But there will be lots of natural lighting.  Lighting is a wonderful way to tell a story.


No matter how it turns out, tightly or loosely woven, there will be lots of humanity running through it.  Caring. A good story line. Gentle words.

Friday, August 2, 2013

Mindfulness And French Fries

Some days... are frustrating with humans.  Like the realtor who lives on Facebook.  Who suddenly says she has someone interested in the home you are selling ONLY when you remind them the listing is about to expire.  Curious, eh?  Of course, it never manifests.  Until the next time you speak with them.  The issue is always the house, not the realtor who should know by now, how to sell your house. 

Curious, too, how they load you with compliments to get the listing.  Then it sits. Nothing until you call asking what is going on.   Then the scenario of, "I have someone who is going to look at your house" begins again. 

I practice mindfulness. And honesty.   But today I was p'd off and frustrated at a certain individual.  Off to the cafe to buy french fries. I arrive home to an e-mail from the realtor who suddenly has a couple of folks who just might be interested in the house.

Enough already! More lies? I want results!

Until then, it's french fries. And a new realtor if you lie to me again!


Rolling Along

Cold, wet, refreshing.  That is how I imagined the early morning rain today.  The tapping of the rain along the downspout awakened me several times.  A more than enjoyable way to begin the day.  Knowing the sun will move us beyond all of this is exciting.  Welcome to New England!

Everywhere I have lived offers delicious experiences.  Like this meadow of color ~
For a brief moment,  it felt like I was back in Scotland.  About to discover heather on the hillside beyond. 

Then back to visit another town. Exeter, NH is beyond charming.  Interesting coffee shops, some with a trained barista.  Lots to explore ~
Enjoy the weekend.

B.