A Miracle………

For those of you living in Johannesburg and wondering about the crazy weather we’re experiencing, I can now inform you of the cause. Today a major miracle occurred and it involved Telkom !!!
This afternoon I received a call from a Telkom technician asking me if I wanted a new wireless phone installed, and if he [...]

Happy Birthday to Me……….

Today, The Skeptic Blacksheep turns one…hip,hip,hooray! It’s been a fun year, it still surprises me that anyone actually reads my blog. Writing this blog has  changed me, it’s given a shy and reserved person – moi – a voice.
I knew from the beginning that a lot of people would find my opinions offensive and hurtful because I was [...]

I Ain’t Afraid Of No Ghosts……

Everyone loves a good ghost story,including a skeptic like me. I grew up in a family that pretty much believes in ghosts, my father in particular believed in them. I have memories of him trying to contact spirits using a circle of letters, with the words “yes” and “no” at the 12 and 6 o’clock positions [...]

Marriage, Divorce and Atheists

I went to a lovely wedding last saturday - it was at one of those country wedding venues that seem to be popping up all over the place nowadays – and it got me thinking about wedding ceremonies and marriage in general. 
I always enjoy listening to what kind of  message the  priest or pastor gives the happy couple as [...]

Militant Atheism

 
I’ve noticed that the term “militant atheist” is being used more frequently lately, particularly after reading through the threads about the review of Unscientific America: How Scientific Illiteracy Threatens Our Future at Pharyngula and at The Intersection.
The term “militant atheist/atheism” is a rather stupid one because it implies that atheists are violent, which they are not – [...]

Happy Anniversary Telkom

We’re celebrating our 1st Anniversary, Reuben Darling.
Yes, it’s been a whole year that I’ve had to do without a landline because your company refuses to replace it. Not through any fault of mine, you understand. You see, it’s those pesky cable thieves who keep stealing my line and the only way you can think of dealing with the [...]

I’m back

And so I find myself facing a new year, not well rested, but feeling drained and exhausted. 2008  was one of the most stressful and difficult years I’ve ever had  and I can honestly say that I’m pleased it’s over. Although I’m not as rested as I’d like to be, I am looking forward to what [...]