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GG is a longtime skeptic and agnostic. She works as the VP 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

• Vast Conspiracy against Women: A Lack of Pockets

  By Geek Goddess on November 4, 2012 • ( 23 )

  I thought I was the only one who keeps her iPhone in her bra, but it turns out I’m not. Seriously, WTF is UP with these clothing manufacturers that don’t put pockets in women’s clothing? Especially business-type women’s clothing? I… Read More ›

• London Bridge is Falling Down

  By Geek Goddess on November 4, 2012 • ( 1 )

  OK, not really. It was replaced with a sturdy structure, devoid of personality. I’m off to London this week for a visit. I have a friend who is working there for a few months, complete with company-provided digs, so I’ll… Read More ›

• Crappy Places to be from – Pecos, Texas

  By Geek Goddess on November 1, 2012 • ( 273 )

  

  (Editors Note and Update, 1-6-15):  After some rather nasty comments, which were sent off to Spam Hell, Co-blogger Kitty wrote a response: Pecos vs. Hillsborough: Crappy Places to Be From Smackdown! Last summer I spent a few miserable weeks working outside… Read More ›

• Skype Me

  By Geek Goddess on October 30, 2012 • ( 4 )

  Just a few minutes ago, I hung up the phone from talking to an old friend of mine, who is currently working out side of London. When I say ‘hung up’, I meant I touched the screen in my fancy… Read More ›

• Magic Hands – Watching the Amaz!ng James Randi

  By Geek Goddess on October 25, 2012 • ( 0 )

  One of the trips Kitty, Jeff, and I took a few years ago (organized by Jeff, of course) was a short trip along the Pacific coast of Mexico. As many cruises do, there was a formal night. Our group typically… Read More ›

• A Mere Five Feet Above the Ground

  By Geek Goddess on October 21, 2012 • ( 6 )

  (Note: The piece below is by my amazing son, Richard Orbeck. He did not inherit this part of his talent from his parents. Also, if you understand and appreciate this poem, you’re the kind of person I’d like – GG)… Read More ›

• Great Book: Last Call, The Rise and Fall of Prohibition

  By Geek Goddess on October 17, 2012 • ( 6 )

  This isn’t really a book review. I like reading history books about niche topics. Give me a book about the history of the Vietnam War and I’ll be snoozing before I get through the preface. But faced with a book… Read More ›

• The Kitchen Bistro: Fine Dining in the Oil Field

  By Geek Goddess on October 15, 2012 • ( 0 )

  

  I’ve written several times about the little places I eat at while traveling on business or vacation, especially those hole-in-the-wall joints found in tiny rural towns where some of our business operations are located (like here and here). Recently I… Read More ›

• VERY Important Things You Learn in Engineering School

  By Geek Goddess on October 9, 2012 • ( 2 )

  

  Like fluid flow in flexible tubing. (click to embiggen) Related articles Math Has Never Looked as Pretty as This [Image Cache] (gizmodo.com) Engineering The Internet [Infographic] (b2btechcopy.com)

• Market Days in France

  By Geek Goddess on October 8, 2012 • ( 4 )

  One of the enjoyable things about travel is seeing how people live. In France, visiting the local markets is a great way to see, smell, and taste the area. The French are using supermarkets more and more (such as Carrefour,… Read More ›