What's the Harm Shout Out!
My friend Tim Farley has an awesome site - What's the Harm that I've talked about in the past. He's spent many months sifting through articles, sites and submissions and gathering data into a big...
View ArticleI unwillingly support your right to make stupid decisions...
As a skeptic, one of the hardest things to do is watch someone make a bad decision. Of course, as a skeptic I know that 'bad' is a subjective term that is individual to me, based on my culture,...
View ArticleAtlanta Skeptics in the Pub - this Saturday
Just a reminder that I’ll be at the ATL Skeptics in the Pub this Saturday, August 9th, at 7 p.m. in the Eagle’s Nest at Manuel’s TavernCome join us! Details are here.
View ArticleBlogger slacker
I know I've been very slack about posting here. Things have been rather hectic at work and at home, unfortunately. Here's a quick post though about a couple of skeptical things coming soon:Skepchicks...
View ArticleJai Hind!
Today, India celebrates the 61st anniversary of its independence from British Rule. Not quite as exciting as 231 years for you Americans, but we did it with a lot fewer bullets. Since I tend to post...
View ArticleHelp Robert Lancaster and his Family
Robert Lancaster is a wonderful man. He is kind, gentle, funny and smart. I first encountered Robert a couple of years ago at The Amaz!ng Meeting in Las Vegas. He was doing a paper presentation in an...
View ArticleDragon*Con and other Southern Events - Final Warning
Don't say you haven't been warned. We've been talking about it for nearly a year now and now we find Dragon*Con almost upon us. For those of you living under a rock, Dragon*Con is one of the largest...
View ArticleDragon*Con Notes
Just a quick note to say Dragon*Con starts tomorrow. For those of you unfortunate enough to not be attending, you can follow the action at the Skeptrack blog. There's also a Twitter for Skeptrack, plus...
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Skeptics at Dragon*Con
Well, the biggest Skeptical party to ever hit my town (as far as I know) is over. I'm a little sad but also very, very excited. I'll get to that in a minute. First, a brief overview of what...
View ArticleAtlanta events this month
Just a quick one to say I'll be at a few events this month - come out and play, Atlantans!Wednesday, Sept. 10 - Gwinnett: Understanding Secular Truths meetup. We'll be celebrating the world not ending...
View ArticleThings to do ...
Well, summer's officially over. Even here in the South, the weather is cooling and the leaves are starting to turn. The season we call 'Football' has officially begun. And, if you're like me, you find...
View ArticleAtlanta Skeptics in the Pub - this weekend!
Just a quick note to let you guys know I'll be at Atlanta Skeptics in the Pub this weekend. Details:When: Saturday, October 11, 7 p.m.Where: Manuel's Tavern, 602 N. Highland Ave Atlanta, GA 30307I will...
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Beakman's Shadow
I have a confession to make: I'm a puppet geek. A Mupp-a-holic. A marionnaddict. A foam junkie. I think Jim Henson may have been one of the greatest men to ever walk this planet and I mourn his...
View ArticleA call to all Skeptical Bloggers - StopSylvia.com
I posted some time ago about Robert Lancaster, the founder of the Stop Sylvia Browne site, being in the hospital. Hoardes of well wishers are anxiously watching his recovery. Unfortunately, woo does...
View ArticleElections and other fun November events!
On Tuesday, November 4, the United States of America will enter into a new political era. No matter what the outcome of the election, this has been one of the longest and most talked-about battles in...
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Why "Twilight" is hurting America
Last night was date night. My husband and I decided to have dinner and watch a movie - just a fun way to break up the work week. Over Thanksgiving, my 13-year old niece had ordered me to go see...
View ArticleA Skeptic's Carol
"You don't believe in me," observed the Ghost."I don't." said Scrooge."What evidence would you have of my reality, beyond that of your senses?""I don't know," said Scrooge."Why do you doubt your...
View ArticleAtlanta Skepticamp This Weekend!
Attention my fellow Atlantans (and others in the vicinity)! The Atlanta Skeptics are putting together our first ever Skepticamp this weekend! What is a Skepticamp, you ask? Modelled after BarCamp and...
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Panties for Peace
Yes, it's Valentine's Day. As we found out yesterday, some people have pretty strong feelings about this holiday. But there are few who care as much about this holiday as this guy:What's up with scowly...
View ArticleYay Science!
I've spent the past couple of days in and out of hospitals and dealing with surgeons, doctors and nurses. A few months ago, my husband's doctor discovered a cyst on his thyroid that was 'suspicious for...
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