Category Archives: personal

Photo as promised

Posted on March 14, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Sun Peaks certainly lived up to its name while we were there! That’s hubby (or, as he shall be known from now on, Mr E Man – see what I did there?) on the far left, with his sister, and … Continue reading →

Posted in personal, photos, snow | 5 Comments

Explaining my scarlet letter

Posted on March 7, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

This post has been brewing and fermenting in my mind ever since I added the scarlet A to my blog a few months ago. The A is for Atheist, and you can read about the purpose of the corresponding “Out … Continue reading →

Posted in atheism, education, evolution, personal | 17 Comments

Signs of stress

Posted on March 1, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Oof! I’m glad that’s over. My thoughts on the great Canadian research funding conspiracy are on my other blog. Here are some signs my brain was over-worked this week: – I wrote dodgy limericks – I made up new words … Continue reading →

Posted in career, English language, grant wrangling, meta, personal, silliness | 8 Comments

Real life intrudes

Posted on February 22, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Me fail English? That’s unpossible!I only have a finite daily ability to write coherent English, and at the moment I need every last word of the good stuff at work. So I’m going to take a week or so off … Continue reading →

Posted in meta, personal | 7 Comments

Geekiness is catching

Posted on February 18, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

My long-suffering husband puts up with a lot of geekiness, including piles of New Scientist magazines all over the house, the occasional drunken rant about creationism, and lots and lots of geeky friends. For example, he came to join a … Continue reading →

Posted in personal, science | 7 Comments

Schizoblogia

Posted on February 12, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

I think I’m developing a split blogging personality. Getting the new blog going is a bit like starting a new job, and trying to make a good first impression is tough. As Helen Fielding explained in the first Bridget Jones … Continue reading →

Posted in blog roll, meta, personal | 2 Comments

Things I’ve learned since my last post

Posted on February 12, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

– Inhaling helium from balloons at a party is still funny when you’re in your thirties. – It is unfair for the karaoke to end just as you realise this. – Steak is still tasty when served on a stick. … Continue reading →

Posted in drunkenness, environment, movie review, personal, silliness | 4 Comments

Random bullets of questions

Posted on January 28, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Why does it so often happen that, after hearing a new word for the first time, I hear it again (and sometimes again and again) within the next few days? This week’s example: fiduciary. Heard twice from two completely different … Continue reading →

Posted in English language, personal, silliness | 6 Comments

Album cover meme

Posted on January 24, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Here’s a fun meme from Science Girl at Curiosity Killed the Cat: 1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:RandomThe first article title on the page is the name of your band. 2. http://www.quotationspage.com/random.php3The last four words of the very last quote is the title of … Continue reading →

Posted in cycling, meme, music, personal, photos, silliness | 13 Comments

Drum roll…

Posted on January 23, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

In a previous, rather jubilant post written on a very good day, I mentioned an exciting offer I’d just received. And here’s the scoop! I’ve been invited to start blogging on the Nature Network! (And I got the hockey tickets … Continue reading →

Posted in blog roll, career, meta, personal, science | 14 Comments