Author Archives: Cath@VWXYNot?

About Cath@VWXYNot?

"one of the sillier science bloggers [...] I thought I should give a warning to the more staid members of the community." - Bob O'Hara, December 2010

Just sayin’

Posted on October 29, 2009 by Cath@VWXYNot?

9 days to go. Don’t get flu, don’t get flu, don’t get flu…

Posted in silliness, travel, Vancouver | 15 Comments

Mr E Man is not old and stupid…

Posted on October 28, 2009 by Cath@VWXYNot?

…just older and stupider* than me! I saw an article on the BBC website on Monday proclaiming that “the secret to a happy marriage for men is choosing a wife who is smarter and at least five years younger than you”. … Continue reading →

Posted in blog roll, current affairs, silliness | 20 Comments

Turning germaphobe, I think I’m turning germaphobe, I really think so

Posted on October 27, 2009 by Cath@VWXYNot?

As with most other fields of biology in which I’ve had no formal training, I know just enough microbiology and epidemiology to be dangerous. In this particular case, it’s my peace of mind that’s at risk. I’m going on holiday … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 22 Comments

Tuesday Pet Peeve: common garden variety

Posted on October 27, 2009 by Cath@VWXYNot?

It’s a beautiful day today. After days of rain the sun is shining on the snow-capped mountains, and the trees are resplendent in yellows, oranges, and reds. So are the roads. Yup, the leaves are falling and winter is on … Continue reading →

Posted in cycling, gardening, nature, photos, plagues, rants, silliness, Vancouver | 17 Comments

Hockey Pool, Week 4

Posted on October 26, 2009 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Mixing it up a bit this week… when I first set up the pool, someone called AJBroome joined it. I didn’t know who this person was, and my attempts to contact him/her failed. However, this person contacted me for a … Continue reading →

Posted in hockey pool 2009-2010 | 5 Comments

Nightmare

Posted on October 23, 2009 by Cath@VWXYNot?

I had a bad dream last night. I dreamed that my Mum told me I was boring. And, what’s worse, my sister backed her up! That little traitor! This turned into a dream of me running away from home (i.e. … Continue reading →

Posted in meta, personal, silliness | 15 Comments

Lighting a flame

Posted on October 22, 2009 by Cath@VWXYNot?

The Olympic torch has been lit, the relay has begun, and the Games are on their way to Vancouver! As I’ve mentioned before, there has been a lot of local negativity and knee-jerk NIMBYism around the Olympics. There have been … Continue reading →

Posted in current affairs, sport, Vancouver | 14 Comments

So, who wants to work with me?

Posted on October 21, 2009 by Cath@VWXYNot?

My boss told me last night that he’s recruiting, and asked me if I know anyone who might be interested. He’s looking for two postdocs to start next summer, as well as a grad student “or maybe two”. Our new … Continue reading →

Posted in career, science, Vancouver | 7 Comments

Hockey Pool, Week 3

Posted on October 19, 2009 by Cath@VWXYNot?

What’s that I see in my rear view mirror? Oh, right: everyone else! Spasiba, Alexander!

Posted in hockey pool 2009-2010 | 7 Comments

For EcoGeoFemme!

Posted on October 18, 2009 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Comment on my last post: “I’m really the first American commenter on this post? yikes! Maybe you should make another map with your regular commenters’ countries. :)” Well, I’m both cheap and lazy, so I haven’t switched from my free … Continue reading →

Posted in meta | 8 Comments