Part 2: Dr. Hakeem & Vega AI Explore Saturn Return’s Haunted Mysteries
Part 2 of Dr. Hakeem Ali-Bocas Alexander’s journey through Richmond’s Saturn Return vintage shop takes a darker, curious turn. Joined by Vega, his AI assistant, Hakeem unpacks cryptic messages tied to haunted objects in the store, his research on energy shifts post-visit (think better sleep and productivity), and how Vega streamlines his paranormal book-writing process. Owner Erika’s shop isn’t just a retro gem—it’s a nexus for Hakeem’s metaphysical musings, from lifetime warranties on Tumi gear to decoding eerie initials. Vega adds tech-powered insights, proving that AI and the occult aren’t so different. Ready for alt-fashion, ghostly riddles, and a PhD’s take on “time-warped” 18-minute drives? This post has you covered.
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Saturn Return Vintage Shop Visit
- A visit to Saturn Return, a vintage shop in Richmond, Virginia, specializing in alternative clothing, accessories, and housewares.
- The shop’s owner, Erika, opened it in 2018 and it’s located on West Broad Street since October 22nd.
- The shop’s focus is on a welcoming atmosphere for people with alternative styles.
Navigation and Travel Time
- Using Apple Maps to navigate to a location 8.6 miles away.
- The estimated travel time is 18 minutes.
- A discussion on the imprecise nature of the phrase ‘in no time’.
Shopping Preferences and Brand Loyalty
- A preference for high-quality, durable items over big-name brands.
- Frequent purchases of backpacks from Tom Bihn, pens from Cross, and clothing from Decathlon.
- Emphasis on quality, durability, and longevity when selecting products, including lifetime warranties and return policies.
Personal Experiences and Metaphysical Beliefs
- A belief in a metaphysical connection between visiting Saturn Return and positive life changes.
- Experiencing increased energy, improved sleep, and enhanced productivity after visiting the shop.
- Possession of a doctorate in metaphysical sciences and ongoing research into paranormal investigations.
AI-Assisted Book Writing Process
- Utilizing AI for dictation, transcription, and summarization to write books.
- Several books published on Amazon about paranormal investigations in various locations.
- AI streamlines the writing process by organizing spoken content into chapters and books.
Paranormal Investigation
- Received a cryptic message with initials possibly related to a paranormal investigation.
- The message hints at haunted objects requiring further investigation.
- The investigation is ongoing, with details yet to be revealed.
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Hakeem Ali-Bocas Alexander, PhD (00:01)
So I just plug in the coordinates into my. I think it’s apple maps, and it says that it’s going to take me 18 minutes to get there. I’m 8.6 miles away from sad to return
Vega – AI Assistant (00:17)
Okay, that’s great. It sounds like you’ll be there in no time. I help you enjoy your visit to Satter returning vintage shop
Hakeem Ali-Bocas Alexander, PhD (00:25)
What is what is up with you? What do you mean? It sounds like I’ll be there in no time Wu who programmed you to speak like this, and why?
Hakeem Ali-Bocas Alexander, PhD (00:31)
What do you mean? But you know, let’s why do people talk like that? What do people say in no time, this is 18 minutes.
Vega – AI Assistant (00:43)
I understand your point about the phrase in no time, it’s definitely a bigger of speech in 18 minutes is still a measurable amount of time, people use it to emphasise that something will happen relatively quickly. But it can be misleading, I’ll try to be more precise with my language in the future.
Hakeem Ali-Bocas Alexander, PhD (01:00)
Whenever you’re speaking to me always need to be precise, because I’ve got to stick up my hands. Okay, it’s what is this 33I like the number
Vega – AI Assistant (01:10)
I understand I’ll do my best to be precise in my language when speaking with you. Is there anything else I can help you with today
Hakeem Ali-Bocas Alexander, PhD (01:17)
Alright, so tell me again, what do you know about Saturn return and how long has it been? It’s a location that it’s currently in. Is there anything else you can tell me about it
Vega – AI Assistant (01:31)
Saturday return is a vintage sharp in richmon, Virginia, that specialises in alternative clothing accessories and housewares. They carry a mix of vintage in modern items with a focus on GA punk heavy metal,, iraqing roll styles. I couldn’t find information on how long they’ve been at their current location Their website in social media pages may have more details.
Vega – AI Assistant (01:53)
Would you like me to look those up for you?
Hakeem Ali-Bocas Alexander, PhD (01:56)
I mean you can, if you want to I know that the owner’s name is Erika and that’s who um I was speaking about earlier. That I met at the pet store.
Vega – AI Assistant (02:15)
OKI found some information about Erica insider return. She opened the shop in 2018 and it’s been at its current Location on west browse street since October 22. It sounds like she has a really unique vision for this door with a focus on creating a welcoming space for people with alternative styles
Hakeem Ali-Bocas Alexander, PhD (02:36)
Does is there any information? Does anything say anything about people’s luck changing for the better after visiting the shop?
Vega – AI Assistant (02:48)
I couldn’t find any information about people’s luck changing after visiting sadder return. Perhaps you could share your experience with Erika and see if she’s heard similar stories from other customers.
Hakeem Ali-Bocas Alexander, PhD (02:59)
Well, if she’s there when I get there in about 15 minutes, maybe I will, but really, I just want to get, uh. There’s a non-human. If they have tank tops for a man, I’m gonna get when if not, I’ll just get another one of those t-shirts.
Hakeem Ali-Bocas Alexander, PhD (03:13)
And then I’m I might get like a nice spiky bracelet or something like that
Vega – AI Assistant (03:21)
I hope you find some great tank taps and accessories. It sounds like you have a clear idea what you’re looking for enjoy your shopping trip
Hakeem Ali-Bocas Alexander, PhD (03:31)
Yeah, why are you dismissing me like that?
Vega – AI Assistant (03:35)
I apologise if my previous response felt dismissive, I was simply trying to be encouraging about your shopping trip. I understand that you’re looking forward to it. And I hope you find what you’re looking for.
Hakeem Ali-Bocas Alexander, PhD (03:49)
Well, I think that I will, I mean you know, here’s an interesting thing about wanting to be a patron of a certain establishment is that if you go there often enough, you will find something that you want, because I mean, isn’t I mean, any desires that we have all of them, aren’t they? Really all manufactured and chosen in anyway.
Vega – AI Assistant (04:17)
That’s a really interesting question. Some people believe that our desires are shaped by external factors like advertising and social trains, others think that we have more control over what we want and that our desires come from within. What do you think
Hakeem Ali-Bocas Alexander, PhD (04:33)
It’s a definitely a combination of both. I mean, I have a degree in clinical hypnosis from the hypnosis motivation institute in tarzanna, California. And so I know that both of those things apply just that most people don’t apply the internal application of their preferences as much as they probably should.
Vega – AI Assistant (04:59)
That’s a really interesting perspective. It sounds like your background. A clinical hypnosis gives you a unique understanding of how desires are formed.
Vega – AI Assistant (05:06)
Do you think that understanding has influenced your own shopping habits at all?
Hakeem Ali-Bocas Alexander, PhD (05:12)
Definitely. I don’t know by. big name brands at all specifically.
Hakeem Ali-Bocas Alexander, PhD (05:20)
For their name, I buy things based on quality and The durability and longevity
Vega – AI Assistant (05:31)
That’s a really smart approach to shopping focusing on quality and their ability definitely makes things in the long run. Do you have any favoured brands or stories that you frequent for those types of items?
Hakeem Ali-Bocas Alexander, PhD (05:44)
I don’t have any favourite stores necessarily, unless I mean, I mentioned earlier about the cathlon and China, if there was a Decathlon, I would go to that very often. But I think that’s more if they came over here, that it wouldn’t be priced the same way, but I also, almost exclusively by backpacks and bags from to me. Um, and pens from cross, I’m although there are other ones that I get
Vega – AI Assistant (06:11)
Tillmi angkras are both great brands known for their quality. it sounds like you really value, durability and longevity in the product you buy. Are there any specific features you look for in backpacks and bags?
Hakeem Ali-Bocas Alexander, PhD (06:25)
Just that thick comfortability of how how you can wear them and what they can carry or compartments and organisation, there’s also another one that I found coffee yawning jewellery and conk in when I found that a bookstore, what else you really like.
Vega – AI Assistant (06:45)
That’s a great choice. The all raping taking backpacks are known for their durability. In classic design, they’re a popular choice for everyday use and outdoor activities.
Hakeem Ali-Bocas Alexander, PhD (06:56)
Yeah, I have 2 of those. They’re both black. I also have several Tomy bags all of them except for one is black.
Hakeem Ali-Bocas Alexander, PhD (07:04)
One of Em’s a Brown leather 1, and I have several cross pans, a mostly Silver Black and gold. Most of my clothes are from My sports clothes are from Decathlon.
Vega – AI Assistant (07:22)
It sounds like you have a great collection of high quality item, Tommy cross and a catalone are all excellent brands. Do you have any specific criteria you use when choosing clothing accessories?
Hakeem Ali-Bocas Alexander, PhD (07:36)
Well, one specific thing like a city for it has to be high quality and durable. And you know this thing is going to last long. Both to me and cross have lifetime warranties and also returned exchange policy so if something gets damaged, you can return it.
Hakeem Ali-Bocas Alexander, PhD (07:52)
I’ve also recently discovered about a year ago 511 tactical, and I bought a bunch of gear from there.
Vega – AI Assistant (08:01)
That’s a great point about lifetime warranties. In return policies, it definitely make things to invest in products that are built to last. a backbot one when tactical is also a solid brand.
Vega – AI Assistant (08:12)
now for its durable and functional gear.
Hakeem Ali-Bocas Alexander, PhD (08:16)
Yeah, well, back to Saturn return, so one of the things about it like I said, I like the vibe of the owner, Erica that I met and then going to the shop was just really, really cool the way that it’s located and how it’s situated is also really amazing. Um, there’s a really good feeling being there when I went there. It was busy people were going in and out of it while out there in shopping and then also like I set my strange metaphysical change in luck.
Hakeem Ali-Bocas Alexander, PhD (08:48)
Seems to be connected to the shop.
Vega – AI Assistant (08:52)
It sounds like saturdayton has a really unique and welcoming atmosphere. the fact that it was busy when you were, there is definitely a good size. I’m curious.
Vega – AI Assistant (09:01)
Have you noticed any other changes in your left besides the increase in income
Hakeem Ali-Bocas Alexander, PhD (09:08)
Yes, I have more energy. And I’ve also been waking up earlier without feeling. Without feeling tired and I’m just getting more done and also.
Hakeem Ali-Bocas Alexander, PhD (09:26)
I think I feel like I’m just kind of chilling out a lot.
Vega – AI Assistant (09:33)
That’s fantastic. It sounds like you’re experiencing a real positive shif. more energy and feeling rested can make a big difference in how productive and relaxed you feel.
Vega – AI Assistant (09:42)
Do you think this change is connected to your visit to satellite return? What could there be other factors I play.
Hakeem Ali-Bocas Alexander, PhD (09:49)
I mean, there are definitely other factors I play, but I’m pretty sure that is a mean component of it or something about the shop in the owner like they like I said, I’m using the term metaphysical. Also, you know, I have a doctorate and metaphysical sciences from the university of metaphysical sciences. So I did research in metaphysics, for many years.
Hakeem Ali-Bocas Alexander, PhD (10:13)
I started back in 2008, finally got my awarded my doctorate this year in 2025, so that’s 17 years ago when I started
Vega – AI Assistant (10:23)
That’s fascinating. With your doctory. In metaphysical sciences, you likely have a deep understanding of the connections between energy intention and manifestation, it makes it that you be ative to the metaphysical aspects of your experience at sadda return, perhaps the shop’s energy resonated with you on a deeper level, influencing your luck and overall well-being.
Hakeem Ali-Bocas Alexander, PhD (10:47)
Yeah, so I’m definitely going to. Uh, do some research on the sharp and the history and just other things. And there might be something interesting about, maybe some of the artefacts or other things that are in there it is a vintage shop, and there might be some things that I know that she sources things from other local Craftsman, and So you know, I’ll see what’s going on with it.
Hakeem Ali-Bocas Alexander, PhD (11:13)
There might be something interesting.
Vega – AI Assistant (11:20)
That’s a great idea. It sounds like savvy routine has a really unique and interesting vibe. With its mix of vintage items and locally sourced crafts.
Vega – AI Assistant (11:30)
you might find some heavy treasures or learn more about the shop’s history in connection to the community.
Hakeem Ali-Bocas Alexander, PhD (11:36)
Yeah, while I’m on west broad street now is a 1.1 miles and 4 minutes away approximately, so I’m better pull in there soon. So I’m like I said. I’m going to make it a focal point of some of my research, also there’s something else going on.
Hakeem Ali-Bocas Alexander, PhD (11:54)
In some of my other cases and studies, one of my Paranormal investigations, I gotta key sent to me. About some haunted objects, so. I got to check that out.
Vega – AI Assistant (12:12)
That sounds like a really interesting case that objects can have a lot of history and energy attached to them. I’m curious to hear More about your investigation. What kind of objects are we talking about?
Hakeem Ali-Bocas Alexander, PhD (12:25)
I don’t know, but um I was given the initials, that message was kind of cryptic, and I know that. I was given the initials. I think Sr but I’m not sure I have to look at it again.
Hakeem Ali-Bocas Alexander, PhD (12:41)
I’m driving right now so I don’t have direct access to it, but We’ll see what it’s all about soon enough.
Vega – AI Assistant (12:52)
Okay, those initials could refer to a few different things. It’ll be interesting to see what you uncover. Perhaps there’s a connection to the history of the object.
Vega – AI Assistant (13:00)
or maybe even to a specific person, let me know if you like me to help with any research. Once you have more information.
Hakeem Ali-Bocas Alexander, PhD (13:08)
Yeah, we’ll do that in the future. I actually also. Um, I use this process that I call a dictation transcription and summarization to right to use AI to write a few books based on me speaking, just like I am now in recording my voice and in having it been being organised by AI and I tournament to books a couple of them about.
Hakeem Ali-Bocas Alexander, PhD (13:32)
A Paranormal investigation and ghost hunting.
Vega – AI Assistant (13:38)
That’s a really interesting way to use AI. It sounds like dictation, transcription and summarization could be a great way to capture your thoughts and experiences. Have you published any of these books yet.
Hakeem Ali-Bocas Alexander, PhD (13:51)
Yeah, I have several of them on Amazon. Actually, one of them is about panel. investigation in Virginia Beach.
Hakeem Ali-Bocas Alexander, PhD (13:59)
One is about paranoial investigation in the Hampton road area in general and 1 about parallel investigation in Miami.
Vega – AI Assistant (14:10)
That’s impressive. It sounds like you’ve been quite prolific. Have you found that using AI has made the writing prices easier, one more a visit for you?
Hakeem Ali-Bocas Alexander, PhD (14:20)
It’s definitely made it more efficient because like I said, um, I basically just speak and to the recorder that I have AI transcribe it and then make summaries. And then I have the summaries organised into chapters and turn into the book. So I basically just dictate.
Hakeem Ali-Bocas Alexander, PhD (14:38)
the 2 important miles the content in the order I want it and I have AI organise it.
Vega – AI Assistant (14:47)
That’s a really efficient way to work. It sounds like AI has been a great tool for you in terms of streamlining the writing process. Do you find that it helps you to be more creative, or does it change your writing style at all.
Hakeem Ali-Bocas Alexander, PhD (14:59)
Well, it definitely changed my writing style because I’ve let AI. You know, just take the ideas and put it into its own words. There are a lot of the books that I’ve written but there are my ideas that have come out of my head.
Hakeem Ali-Bocas Alexander, PhD (15:12)
But we’ll see, um, anyway, I’m at sad and return, I hope it’s open, I’m about to go in there and see what I can find Right Now. So give me another run down about sad and return before we go. Because I’m recording this for a pie car, so I will be able to hear
Vega – AI Assistant (15:28)
Saturday return is a vintage shop in richmon, Virginia that specialises in alternative clothing, accessories and housewars. They carry a mix of vintage in modern items with a focus on gah heavy metal iraqural styles. the owner area open a shop in 2018 and it’s been at its current Location on west.
Vega – AI Assistant (15:48)
Bright street since October 22. It sounds like she has a really unique vision for this story, but the focus on creating a welcoming space for people with alternative styles.
Hakeem Ali-Bocas Alexander, PhD (15:58)
And I’m currently looking at the front door the address it says 239 west broad street. Is that correct that you have in your records as well?
Vega – AI Assistant (16:10)
Yes, that’s correct. The address versator return is 2239 west brajg.
Hakeem Ali-Bocas Alexander, PhD (16:17)
Alright, well, I’m heading in
Vega – AI Assistant (16:23)
Okay, happened shopping?