Dear Reader, Although Erik sometimes paints a rosy picture of the afterlife, time and time again he stresses that suicide is not the answer to one’s problems. If you struggle, please understand that the information in my blog and my books is no substitute for professional help. Please click here for a list of resources…
Channeling Luciano Pavarotti, Part 2
Yesterday wasn’t the best of days. I reflected on my situation, as all of us do from time to time, and my thoughts drifted towards what I do here on the blog. It’s very tough, because every minute that I work on it is a reminder that Erik is dead. Over and over I think, ‘He’s…
Channeling Luciano Pavarotti, Part One
Although I don’t listen to opera that much now, there was a time when I was younger that it was a part of my daily ritual. La Boheme and fresh pasta. Tosca and fresh pasta. Carmen and fresh pasta. (We bought a pasta machine around that time. Man, did it get a workout. I’m so sick of…
Channeling Grace Kelly
When I was young, I was always fascinated by and enamored with Grace Kelly. She was so elegant, eloquent and beautiful inside and out. As you will see, she still is. Erik: Who’s next? Me: Oh, okay. You’re eager! Jamie: He’s our “go to boy.” Me: I guess so! Well, let me give you a…
Channeling Paul Newman
One of the reasons I chose my youngest son, Lukas’s name is because of the movie “Cool Hand Luke.” I fell in love with those gorgeous blue eyes! I wish I hadn’t made this interview so short. Having over 400 celebrities on the list makes me feel the need to rush. I don’t know if I’ll…
Channeling Ray Charles, Part Two
I have a very important request for you guys. I’m very grateful for those of you who have shared your stories about how Erik has saved you from taking your life, and I need more in order to be a part of this upcoming reality show. I need stories of how Erik has helped you but with…
Channeling Ray Charles, Part One
We have a winner! Congrats to Nichole S. She guessed a Les Paul. Many of you guessed Fender and Gibson. His first guitar was a Fender Stratocaster and he loved it. He loved his Gibson, too, but he had a connection to Les Paul, hence his beautiful guitars. They’re all still hanging on his bedroom…
Channeling Aaliyah Haughton
I want you guys to know that I haven’t forgotten about this most recent Ask Erik submission. I’ll put the submitter’s names in a bowl and randomly draw one, then on the 10th we’ll channel Erik’s response. It’ll take time to transcribe, so please be patient! Also, I plan to post Part Three of the…
Celebrities in Heaven
Me: What about celebrities? If somebody is, I don’t know, like Lady Gaga over here, are they treated with that same celebrity? Or even saints and the Pope. When they pass over, do they still enjoy that elevated status? Jamie (giggling): He’s trying to say something in Latin. I don’t understand! Me: Oh gosh….
Channeling James Dean, Part Two
Enjoy part two of our interview with Mister Cool, himself. Me: So you shared some of your thoughts during your transition. Can you describe your surroundings upon crossing? Wait, actually, when you were standing over your body, you may not have realized you had crossed over. Can you tell me your thoughts when you realized…