I have been known to open and close a museum, meaning I show up waiting to be let in and they have to kick me out. I’ve worked in a museum environment and I know that it takes more than… Read More ›
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Geokittehs
My daughter is Dr.Evelyn Mervine Gauntlett. She graduated from MIT. She writes a very nice science blog here. Eveyn is a very fun world travelling scientist. However, she laments that while she is known for her geology blog, including her… Read More ›
Evolution… a love poem
I am a huge fan of the wonderful Martin Gardner. Sadly he is no longer with us, but his many books continue to give all his fans many hours of pleasure. I was reading his book, “Order and Surprise“, when… Read More ›
Working with Idiots Can Kill You!
Sometimes you don’t really need any commentary I was at a technical conference this week and had lunch with some former co-workers. I did bite my tongue when one of them referred to Darwin’s “so-called discoveries” using air quotes, but… Read More ›
The Best Photograph of a Ghost in New Hampshire, is me!
Boo I’m a member of the Granite State Skeptics. Skeptic groups are usually like minded logical locals that enjoy getting together to talk about critical thinking. Skeptic groups do a lot more than roll their eyes at psychics, medical frauds… Read More ›
Letters, the best kind of delayed gratification
These days it has to be lonely to be a letter box. Oh, I’m sure the average letterbox, mailbox or post office box is still filled with sales brochures, credit card offer, and junk mail. What isn’t there very much… Read More ›
Martin Gardner’s Desk: A humble desk, generations of genius
When is a desk something more than just a desk? I recently had the honor of touching a writing desk with a history. This desk was given to the prolific and talented writer Martin Gardner when he was a young… Read More ›
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 ›
What Happened to Kindness?
Ainsi certains jours paraît Une flamme à nos yeux A l’église où j’allais On l’appelait le Bon Dieu L’amoureux l’appelle l’amour Le mendiant la charité Le soleil l’appelle le jour Et le brave homme la bonté So some days seem A flame in our… Read More ›
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 ›
Two Different Girls 