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The Paranormal

"The problem is that the thinkers of the enlightenment did not do this. They took the already limited philosophy of Cartesianism, which limited reality to mind and matter, and got rid of mind." -- great point, and so are the others: the fact ...

Mira, on 05/16/2015

Review of Tombstone Original 5-Cheese Pizza

I like this kind of pizza. Never heard of Tombstone. Why choose a name like that for pizza?

Mira, on 05/16/2015

Dining Out in Italy: Tips for a Savvy Tourist

I enjoyed this (great tips!). Note that some of the photo titles got cut off. The food photos are mouth-watering, as expected, and I like your suggestion to be adventurous when ordering food abroad.

Mira, on 05/16/2015

The Paranormal

Your remarks about academia are right on. Though your article addresses the academic attitude towards the paranormal, it's an attitude that's pretty pervasive in that community. No matter the discipline, it's their way or no way, leaving ...

CruiseReady, on 05/16/2015

Review of Tombstone Limited Edition Bratwurst Pizza

I would have never imagined such a combo on a pizza: the bratwurst and the accompanying sauce that you mention.

Mira, on 05/16/2015

Why I believe that mind over matter like Uri Geller does is possible?

Thanks for sharing!

BardofEly, on 05/16/2015

Why I believe that mind over matter like Uri Geller does is possible?

Whether Geller is a fake or not, the phenomenon of telekinesis occurs and may be responsible for some poltergeist phenomena, which seem to occur around young girls. Let's see what you make of this case. My then thirteen year old daughter ...

frankbeswick, on 05/16/2015

Maha Shivarathri - The Night Dedicated To The Worship Of Lord Shiva

Interesting. I loved the story about how his body turned blue. What does pooja mean?

Mira, on 05/16/2015

Attukal Pongala Festival In Kerala

I haven't heard the word pongala before. You say the food is called pongala as well, but does it mean anything? And which goddess is the Godess?

Mira, on 05/16/2015

National Donald Duck Day On June 9th - Donald Duck Day Facts, Activities

I had to laugh at Goofy being initially called Dippy Dawg!! Fun page :)

Mira, on 05/16/2015

Christmas Lights in Salerno, Italy: The Luci d'Artista

I love the bunny :) Nice idea to have these more artsy Christmas lights. I'm tired of the usual ones -- though I remember a time when they were a novelty. Of course we didn't have them during Communist times

Mira, on 05/16/2015

Attukal Pongala Festival In Kerala

The ancient Celts had a festival of the goddess on February the Second, which was celebration of fertility as the new year was beginning. Does this pongala festival serve as a Spring fertility festival like the Celtic one? Your articles on ...

frankbeswick, on 05/16/2015

Attukal Pongala Festival In Kerala

Thanks for reading WriterArtist and burntchestnut!

VioletteRose, on 05/16/2015

A Real Life Witch Encounter

I don't think that psychic powers make a witch, for my mother was definitely not a witch [devout Catholic] but was psychic. I think that to be a witch you have to be involved in attempts to control powers such as these through spells.

frankbeswick, on 05/15/2015

Unique Retirement Party Invitations

Thank you Mira. I love it as well. There are a lot of retired guys on Cape Cod who spend their time fishing.

Nelda_Hoxie, on 05/15/2015