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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

• Sugar Cookies Decorated With Royal Icing

  By Geek Goddess on December 5, 2021 • ( 1 )

  Sugar cookies decorated with royal icing, colored sugars or other edible decorations make a wonderful addition to your holiday cookie platter. … Sugar Cookies Decorated With Royal Icing

• The Gravy Train for Women in STEM

  By Geek Goddess on November 3, 2021 • ( 2 )

  

  Some time ago, I had a business lunch with a co-worker and a consultant. The consultant, who I will call Steve because that is his name, suddenly announced that he was trying to re-tool his business to include his wife… Read More ›

• 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 ›