Category Archives: furry friends

Brits! You can buy my book now

Posted on February 2, 2017 by Cath@VWXYNot?

“Introducing Epigenetics: A Graphic Guide” is out NOW in the UK. It’s also available for pre-order everywhere else, and will be released on March 14th in the USA and on March 20th in Canada and elsewhere. Links to all major … Continue reading →

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How to pass your PMP exam

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Cath@VWXYNot?

It’s been a while, eh? Today’s the first day since early September that I’ve woken up without a long list of specific things to accomplish, and it is blissful! I’m on my sister-in-law’s sofa with a big cup of tea, … Continue reading →

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A proposal for an improved curriculum vitae format

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Let’s face it, the tired old standards of education, employment history, and achievements in each role really just aren’t that helpful during the hiring process. Sure, they’re necessary data points, but they’re by no means sufficient. You and your team … Continue reading →

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Weird critters

Posted on September 30, 2012 by Cath@VWXYNot?

I’ve found myself favouriting several similar posts from the “Dropping The Science” RSS feed lately, with no clear idea about what I was going to do with them. So here they are, in all their weird and wonderful glory, for … Continue reading →

Posted in evolution, freakishness, furry friends, nature, photos | 13 Comments

Be careful what you wish for…

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Cath@VWXYNot?

…because you might just get it. I wished for Mr E Man to get a job, after a couple of months in which the local movie industry was as quiet as Stephen Harper’s conscience and two non-movie job offers both … Continue reading →

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RBO “GAAH! There’s no TIME!”

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Cath@VWXYNot?

One day when I was about 10 or 11, my Mum came home from the supermarket with, among other items, two big bottles of Schweppes Tonic Water. When I saw her putting them in a cupboard I said, “ooh, is … Continue reading →

Posted in career, drunkenness, family, food glorious food, furry friends, personal, silliness, travel | 11 Comments

“What’s the difference between Mick Jagger and a Scottish farmer?”

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Thus begins the last really good joke I heard, several years ago now; answer at the bottom! I recently realised that I never hear new jokes any more. I had an actual joke book as a small kid, and my … Continue reading →

Posted in Canada, communication, family, fun with language, furry friends, personal, silliness, UK | 33 Comments

If George R.R. Martin was a scientist

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Cath@VWXYNot?

SPOILER ALERT! I’ve tried to be as general as possible, but there may be some very minor spoilers in this post for people who aren’t as far through the A Song of Ice and Fire series as I am (I’m … Continue reading →

Posted in book review, career, communication, embarrassing fan girl, furry friends, publishing, science, silliness, snow | 37 Comments

Bucket List and 2012 Resolutions

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Bucket List The plan is to add at least one new item every time I tick one off! Write at least one book (and get it published) Run for political office (and preferably win) Own a boat large enough to … Continue reading →

Posted in apes, Canada, career, Climate change, environment, freelancing, furry friends, kayaking, nature, personal, politics, publishing, snow, sport, travel, UK | 24 Comments

Happy Holidays!

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Cath@VWXYNot?

“Thank you for your email. I am on vacation and will respond to your message as soon as possible when I return to the office on December 29th. Happy Holidays!” Are there any words in the English language sweeter (for … Continue reading →

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