Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Just Plain Weird: Information at the Library.[i] “Google can bring you back 100,000 answers, a librarian can bring you back the right one.” ― Neil Gaiman In 2003, former Attorney General of the United States, Ed Meese,… Read More ›
James Randi
Scenes outside of Juneau
A few years ago, I had the opportunity to spend a few hours in and around Juneau, Alaska. (This was before most Americans had ever heard of Sarah Palin, by the way.) While many of my travel companions elected to… Read More ›
Happiest of Birthdays to James “the AMAZ!NG” Randi.
I have only happy wishes for Randi on his birthday today! Much love to him and his partner Deyvi on this very special birthday. Randi proves he can do more than cut women in half! I have to admit this… Read More ›
On a Wing and a Payer: Prosperity Gospel Preachers Live the High Life
Recently, I interviewed a man who flies as a corporate pilot. Several years ago, he worked as a contract pilot for Paul and Jan Crouch, who are the founders of the Trinity Broadcasting Network, a 24-hour Christian religious television network…. Read More ›
When a banana is more than a banana, psychic banana!
Link here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wh97S5qzycM Many of us have been to see a fortune teller or psychic. We’ve had a tarot card reading or our palms read. Readers of the blog know I am a skeptic. My belief in the ability of… Read More ›
Where I First Met These Crazy People
Several years ago, my attention was diverted to a book called Why People Believe Weird Things by Michael Shermer. I read it in a weekend, and realized at that point there was an actual name for people who viewed the… Read More ›
TAM 2012 Workshop WITH Non-optional Barf Bag
I recently was part of a panel/workshop at The Amazing Meeting 2012. It was a great honor to be asked. I also got some free perks like being able to attend the cocktail party for speakers. The workshop on coalition… Read More ›
Randi does a “thank you” magic trick
I was honored to attend the “Speakers Cocktail Party” at TAM 2012 last night. It should be noted, I’m not a “speaker”. I was a panel member and helped with a workshop that was lead by the wonderful Sharon Hill. … Read More ›
tam 2012 … free panties and happy women
As you my know, both “two different girls” are in Las Vegas enjoying ourselves at TAM 2012. This is a quick update of some highlights of our adventures. First off, Geek Goddess, is going to be fighting off the men… Read More ›
Buy at TAM10, and the JREF gets the money!
Available at TAM10, my new skeptic children’s book “Fairy Tales, Fairly Told”. All proceeds from books sold at TAM go to the JREF for skeptic education for children! So consider picking up a copy while you are attending The Amazing… Read More ›