I've been working hard on getting these legends written down into some kind of a real version. Of late, it's been the story of White Lady's Castle. It's a story I've heard a million times since I was a kid, so I thought it would be a great place to start. Then I realized how many different versions there were and how many pieces might contradict one another. I guess I knew this all along, but I only saw small discrepancies at first.
As I began to write, I noticed how difficult it was to describe the scenes I saw in my head. Not simply because I couldn't find the words, but because one detail would undermine the next. I'm sure I've got it all sorted out now though. The story has come together beautifully and it will only improve. The Rochester legend of the White Lady's Caslte seems unique, but stories of white ladies are not uncommon.
A white lady is a woman in mourning. The reasons vary from the loss of a child to a young life taken too early. Often, the ghost has committed suicide, but not always. White ladies mainly appear in white dresses, but I imagine as times change, this will as well.
We were unable to go to Old Fort Niagara this week as planned, so we're trying to reschedule. Therese is on tour with the Cheetah Whores right now. She plays the lapsteel for anyone who didn't already know. She'll be back in a few days and we'll get back to investigating, In the meantime, I'll be fleshing out some of our other local legends we've already investigated. Don't forget to check out the latest issue of Rochester Teenset Outsider to find a Mystic Seekers sticker.
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As I began to write, I noticed how difficult it was to describe the scenes I saw in my head. Not simply because I couldn't find the words, but because one detail would undermine the next. I'm sure I've got it all sorted out now though. The story has come together beautifully and it will only improve. The Rochester legend of the White Lady's Caslte seems unique, but stories of white ladies are not uncommon.
A white lady is a woman in mourning. The reasons vary from the loss of a child to a young life taken too early. Often, the ghost has committed suicide, but not always. White ladies mainly appear in white dresses, but I imagine as times change, this will as well.
We were unable to go to Old Fort Niagara this week as planned, so we're trying to reschedule. Therese is on tour with the Cheetah Whores right now. She plays the lapsteel for anyone who didn't already know. She'll be back in a few days and we'll get back to investigating, In the meantime, I'll be fleshing out some of our other local legends we've already investigated. Don't forget to check out the latest issue of Rochester Teenset Outsider to find a Mystic Seekers sticker.
Can't wait to go on a spooky adventure and write about how scary it was in teen set
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