Author Archives
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Adventures for the Mind!
When I was growing up there was one person in my group of friends that was always the best to hang out with. She was always coming up with crazy plans, and able to convince everyone to go along with… Read More ›
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I’m a bad bad friend (again!)
I promised Naomi that I would wake up bright and early and post the draft of her latest blog. However, I am a BAD FRIEND. WordPress doesn’t want to allow me to post drafts saved by my dear friend. WordPress… Read More ›
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Husbands and Wives and Bears, O My!
My husband and I met when we were very young. I was 17, he was 18. Over the following years we dated and kept in touch. Eventually we did what we always knew we would. We got married. Problem is,… Read More ›
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Open Letter to a Scared Young Woman
Dear Young Woman in front of me at the line at Target, I wish to first say to you, you are very strong and brave. I noticed you right away, who would not? You look like a petite Taylor Swift. … Read More ›
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Devil’s Footprints – Another Skeptical Look
Mysterious footprints in the snow are nothing new. A good book on skeptic history will cover the case of the “devil’s footprints” in the snow. Joe Nickel has covered the mystery of the footprints that appeared in the snow, covering… Read More ›
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Hitler’s Wind Farm
Adolph Hitler was a man responsible for anywhere from 7 million to 48 million deaths, depending on who is counting (or none, if you believe certain conspiracies). While experts disagree about the exact number, Hitler is easily on anyone’s list… Read More ›
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The JREF Forum Scholarship, and an Internet Family
The Forum Scholarship Auction and the Support of an Internet Family I have been in charge of the James Randi Educational Foundation (JREF, randi.org) Forum Scholarship Auction for The Amazing Meeting (aka “TAM”) for the past few years. It’s a… Read More ›
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Flaming Drink and Dancers at the Mai Kai
The Mai Kai restaurant in Ft. Lauderdale Florida is unique. It’s a restaurant where the decor has seen better days and the food is not very good, but I highly recommend it. That is because the Mai Kai isn’t just… Read More ›
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Having Children for Dinner
I am traveling for a few days, and I have a few thoughts about bringing young children to dinner. For the past three nights I have been at tables with very young children. The ages have ranged from newborns to… Read More ›
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Spring Fever – Paris Style
One thing I dislike about living in New Hampshire is our late Spring. Easter bunnies made out of snow are common. This year has been very mild, but I still miss the cherry blossoms of Washington DC where I was… Read More ›
Two Different Girls 