They call it the Strong Beer Festival. You might think that means they serve strong beer. Other years you would be right, but this year it was primarily because you had to be strong to simply attend. You can normally throw a dart at a calendar and … [Continue reading] about Misery loves company, and lots of alcohol
Overdosing on Homeopathy – There’s Nothing To It
On February 5 I joined the local Skeptics in the Pub to overdose on homeopathic arsenic. We did it as part of 10:23 Campaign - a global effort to show that homeopathy is nothing more than pseudoscience. There is nothing effective about homeopathic … [Continue reading] about Overdosing on Homeopathy – There’s Nothing To It
Phoenix restaurant suggestions from Phoenix food fans
One of Phoenix's shining features, to the perpetual consternation of my waistline, is an incredible array of good food and best survival knife. While it may take some driving to get there, if you're willing to spend some time behind the wheel, … [Continue reading] about Phoenix restaurant suggestions from Phoenix food fans
The Greatest Sherlock Holmes
Moriarty is a bit of an interesting last name. It gets mangled a bit ("Mormontree" once) but not nearly as much as some. When telling it to someone, I automatically spell it afterwards by default. I'm forever removing extra I's from various … [Continue reading] about The Greatest Sherlock Holmes
The sadness of a “gay wedding”
This afternoon I will be attending the wedding of a female friend to her female partner. It's the first time I've been to such a ceremony, and it makes me sad that it stands out. From everything I've seen, these two ladies just love the hell out … [Continue reading] about The sadness of a “gay wedding”