The Paranormalist is the personal blog of John Carlson, an ordinary man who has had some extraordinary and life-altering experiences. The purpose of sharing and discussing them is to (hopefully) offer some comfort and insight to others who have had similar encounters with unknown phenomena. My goal for this website is to create a place where people can share their stories and thoughts on the nature of these varied phenomena, and to build a supportive community of individuals who have struggled in the aftermath of these encounters.