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Monthly Archives: November 2013

The War on Christmas, guest post by Don Lacey
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November 30, 2013 by kittynh

War on Christmas an Atheist’s Perspective guest post by Don Lacey The “War on Christmas” is not a real thing …
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Category: atheist, Uncategorized | Tags: Atheism, atheist, belief, Christmas, Christmas Carol, Christmas controversy, Cynthia Tucker, Don Lacey, Merry Christmas, National Day of Prayer, Santa, Sarah Palin, secular, tolerance, war, war on Christmas
Happy Turkey Day, and just turkey….a diabetic Thanksgiving
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November 27, 2013 by kittynh

Originally posted on Two Different Girls:
My husband begged me not to relate the story of his famous “Australian Turkey” again this…

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Teaching Darwin to Children, a vintage view
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November 24, 2013 by kittynh

I am a devotee of used book stores. I was recently enjoying the children’s section of my favorite of these …
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Category: skeptic, Uncategorized | Tags: biography, book, Charles, Charles Darwin, Charles Kingsley, children, Copley Medal, Darwin, Darwin Northern Territory, Descent of Man, Dial Press, education, evolution, Kingsley, Leaky, library, Origin of Specie, Origin of Species, Religion, Royal Society, snake handling, United States, vintage
Sylvia Browne Tries to Go to Heaven… A Skunk Story
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November 21, 2013 by kittynh

“A step down morally is usually a step up financially.” -Blake Smith Self proclaimed psychic Sylvia Browne is dead. Many …
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Category: James Randi, psychic, skeptic, Sylvia Browne, Uncategorized | Tags: after life, Amanda Berry, bad, book, Browne, death, fantasy, God, heaven, James Randi, Keith Richards, Larry King, Larry King Live, psychic, readings, robert lancaster, Shawn Hornbeck, skeptic, skunk, St.Peter, Sylvia, Sylvia Browne
A Veteran Reflects on Veterans Day
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November 17, 2013 by kittynh

Veteran’s Day was celebrated on social media, such as facebook and twitter, with the usual “Thanks for your service” postings. …
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Category: skeptic, Uncategorized, veterans | Tags: Chesty Puller, Dave, depression, experience, Iran, kitten, Marine, Pat Tillman, support, United States, United States Marine Corps, veterans, Veterans Day, war
Hats ON to Susan Gerbic!
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November 13, 2013 by kittynh

Susan Gerbic is my friend, and also one of the most productive skeptics I know. She was inspired by fellow …
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Category: medicine, skeptic, Uncategorized | Tags: alternative medicine, bald, breast cancer, Cancer, chemo, chemotherapy, crazy hats, friends, funny hats, guerrilla skepticism, hair loss, Hat, hats, James Randi, JREF, Mark Edward, Rupert Sheldrake, skepticism, smile, Susan, Susan Gerbic, Tim Farley, Wikipedia, women going through chemo
What animal type are you?
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November 12, 2013 by kittynh

The used book store nearby knows I have a passion for any old paranormal or woo books. The older the …
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Category: paranormal, psychic, Uncategorized | Tags: Boca Raton Florida, cat, comparison, Fortune-telling, history, James Randi, James Randi Educational Foundation, JREF, old books, paranormal, Pew Research Center, psychic, Psychic reading, Recreation, scam, scams, Shopping, skeptic, spirit animal, types, Vocus, Winston Churchill
Hill UFO Investigation, Tim Printy Solves a Mystery
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November 8, 2013 by kittynh

I have written before about investigating the secret Betty Hill UFO viewing site. The world is familiar with the Betty …
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Category: aliens, skeptic, UFO, Uncategorized | Tags: Bigfoot, East Kingston, fun, investigation, Joe Nickell, landing, mystery solved, New Hampshire, NH, Robert Sheaffer, skeptic, sunlite, team, team investigation, Tim Printy, UFO, University of New Hampshire
How a Gravedigger Saved Shakespeare, or Life is an Ensemble Performance
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November 6, 2013 by kittynh

Please note, 100% of this post is ye olde fiction Scene – England 1600 Setting- Globe Theatre, London How Two …
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Category: skeptic, Uncategorized | Tags: advice, aging, Arts, cast, England, failure, fairy tale, fairy tale for adults, fame, fame over 50, friendship, Gravedigger, Hamlet, London, play, Shakespeare, story, success, supporting players, Theatre, William Shakespeare, Yorick
Eclipse Puerto Rico (and how not to view!)
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November 3, 2013 by kittynh

I have enjoyed many lunar eclipses from my yard here in New Hampshire. I saw a solar eclipse as a …
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Category: eclipse, Uncategorized | Tags: Africa, astronomy, Bad Astronomy, Eclipse, how to view eclipse, Lunar eclipse, Navy Base, New England, New Hampshire, Phil Plait, Puerto Rico, Roosevelt Roads, safe, Solar eclipse

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Monthly Archives: November 2013

The War on Christmas, guest post by Don Lacey

Happy Turkey Day, and just turkey….a diabetic Thanksgiving

Teaching Darwin to Children, a vintage view

Sylvia Browne Tries to Go to Heaven… A Skunk Story

A Veteran Reflects on Veterans Day

Hats ON to Susan Gerbic!

What animal type are you?

Hill UFO Investigation, Tim Printy Solves a Mystery

How a Gravedigger Saved Shakespeare, or Life is an Ensemble Performance

Eclipse Puerto Rico (and how not to view!)

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