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Naomi is a longtime skeptic and agnostic. She works as the technical director of an energy company that specializes in natural gas processing technologies. She has also raised two good-looking skeptical sons. She blogs about nothing at www.twodifferentgirls.com

• Canned Hams and Other Hobbies

  By Geek Goddess on July 16, 2021 • ( 2 )

  

  I have a friend who has gotten into ‘Van Life’ in a big way. I’ve been watching his progress and listening to his podcasts (which you can find Here) even though I have no interest in building out or traveling… Read More ›

• Flying After COVID-19

  By Geek Goddess on May 25, 2020 • ( 5 )

  

  In 2001, I flew a trip about 10 days after 9/11, during the first week that commercial flights resumed, going from Dallas to Traverse City Michigan, via Chicago O’Hare. The security lines were long, very long and slow. Restaurants in… Read More ›

• Fine Dining in the Oilfield: The Pioneer Cafe

  By Geek Goddess on February 1, 2017 • ( 7 )

  

  Tiny restaurant serves burgers, beer, and history.

• Explaining the NSC, from a former staffer

  By Geek Goddess on January 30, 2017 • ( 1 )

  

  I asked permission from my friend, Dr. Hal Bidlack, ( USAF Lt. Col – Ret.), to share this, from a post he made on Facebook on January 30, 2017. From his bio:  He has a diverse background in academia, politics,… Read More ›

• #Hatch Green Chiles Are (Nearly) Here

  By Geek Goddess on August 16, 2016 • ( 0 )

  

  Summer brings heat. But not all heat comes from the sun. It’s Hatch chile season!

• Paper or Plastic?

  By Geek Goddess on March 27, 2016 • ( 3 )

  

  This is a brief overview of the manufacture of paper and of plastic, and is not intended to be comprehensive, or a chemistry class.  It was original posted on the SWIFT blog of the James Randi Educational Foundation website (randi.org)… Read More ›

• New Travel Organizer!

  By Geek Goddess on February 3, 2016 • ( 5 )

  

  For Christmas, my son gave me a cool new item that I had not seen before. I think he intended it for my messy vanity, but I found it a perfect travel companion. The Lay-N-Go Cosmos is a cosmetic bag… Read More ›

• Scenes from Milford Sound in New Zealand

  By Geek Goddess on January 8, 2016 • ( 3 )

  Last March, I was lucky enough to do a bit of travel in Australia and New Zealand. One of the most beautiful spots I’ve seen is Milford Sound on the south island of New Zealand. My friends and I took… Read More ›

• Where I Listen to Crazy Conspiracy Theory Show So You Don’t Have To

  By Geek Goddess on October 18, 2015 • ( 6 )

  

  You’re welcome. First, I’m superficially acquainted with some conspiracy theories: the 9/11 truthers, the anti-vaxx crowds who think vaccines are to make people sick on purpose (you know, Big Pharma wants to keep you on their products), that the government… Read More ›

• A Male Engineering Student Address His Female Classmates, and Wins My Admiration

  By Geek Goddess on October 8, 2015 • ( 2 )

  

  I saw this photo, which has gone viral, on my Facebook feed today. I read it several times. It spoke to me. Although Jared Mauldin, who is attending Eastern Washington University, is younger than my own sons, I felt like… Read More ›