Category Archives: nature

How’s this for a headline?

Posted on October 2, 2009 by Cath@VWXYNot?

“Cancun kidnapping, crocodile attack a hoax: RCMP” From the article: “The RCMP says a story about a young man from B.C. on holiday in Cancun, Mexico, who was kidnapped outside a bar, forced to fight two other tourists, shot in … Continue reading →

Posted in current affairs, drunkenness, nature, silliness | 3 Comments

Favourite time of year

Posted on May 2, 2009 by Cath@VWXYNot?

There are whole streets lined in pink. It’s just stunning.

Posted in nature, photos, Vancouver | 12 Comments

Fun, rabbit, fun!

Posted on April 13, 2009 by Cath@VWXYNot?

I got to be the Easter Bunny this year, and if I do say so myself, I think I did a stellar job of making the eggs just hard enough to find. My mother-in-law has an amazing property. She has … Continue reading →

Posted in family, food glorious food, gardening, nature, photos | 8 Comments

Read this headline

Posted on February 19, 2009 by Cath@VWXYNot?

(This one) and see if you agree that using a different word would have avoided a rather unfortunate word juxtaposition. Yeah… at first glance, I was thinking more “OMG, carnage in the neonate unit” than “nice good-news story”. ————–Update, Feb … Continue reading →

Posted in communication, English language, nature, Vancouver | 12 Comments

Get angry for the right reasons

Posted on February 10, 2009 by Cath@VWXYNot?

This is my contribution to the February APLS carnival. This month’s host, The Purloined Letter from the Green Phone Booth blog, has chosen a wide-ranging topic under the title “A Carnival of Nature“. I have chosen to focus on the … Continue reading →

Posted in Carnivals, environment, nature | 27 Comments

The Five Question Interview

Posted on January 31, 2009 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Crystal from “Chances Are I’m Going To Hell For This” was recently interviewed by her friend – and posted the results on her blog. She also chose to perpetuate the meme by asking for willing interview victims subjects in the … Continue reading →

Posted in blog buddies, camping, drunkenness, education, embarrassing fan girl, family, kayaking, meme, nature, personal, science | 21 Comments

Retreat Part II: Welcome to America!

Posted on January 29, 2009 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Miraculously enough, the morning after the night before dawned bright and hangover free. I was still unprepared for discussing my project with colleagues over breakfast though. Talking shop over coffee, lunch, dinner or drinks is perfectly acceptable, but brainstorming over … Continue reading →

Posted in Canada, career, drunkenness, food glorious food, nature, photos, silliness | 19 Comments

Retreat Part I: Speaking out – creakily.

Posted on January 27, 2009 by Cath@VWXYNot?

As regular readers may remember, I work with a group of scientists and clinicians from various departments of my institute. Their research encompasses everything from cell culture to clinical trials, and unless I’ve worked with them on a specific grant … Continue reading →

Posted in Canada, career, nature, personal, photos, science | 15 Comments

Right, I’m off

Posted on December 16, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

My chariot Nissan Maxima awaits… as do approximately 19 hours of planes, trains, automobiles, and hanging around at airports. It’ll be worth it for the two weeks of fun in the sun UK with friends and family. I probably won’t … Continue reading →

Posted in nature, personal, photos, silliness | 15 Comments

Nature Mapping

Posted on November 28, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Cross-posted from my other blog, as it’s not getting many comments over there and it would be nice to be able to give my friend some extra feedback. Especially ‘cos it’s her birthday on Sunday! ———————– Ever wondered what’s lurking … Continue reading →

Posted in furry friends, nature, photos, Vancouver | 7 Comments