Catherine Lancaster
@catlancaster.bsky.social
Seattle. Lover of animals, music, cooking, arts & culture, and statistics & economics. Trying to see as much of the world as possible while I'm still here.
Learning this just made my night! Thanks for sharing this knowledge :)
Ginny Stibolt@ginnystibolt.bsky.social · yesterdayEver wonder how Puffins can carry so many fish? It's because their tongues & upper beaks are covered in backward-facing, raspy spines (denticles) that lock slippery fish in place, while a flexible, hinged jaw keeps the mouth open to catch more. How efficient!
WooHoo - dropped off my ballot this AM for Seattle's primary election tomorrow! #Seattle #voting #PrimaryElections
I 💚 my cats. They are affectionate & enjoy spending time w/ me. Bjorn is a lap cat & Aloysius is a belly slut. They were born 3/15/24, but I only realized in the last few months that they aren't that bright. They aren't idiots, but I've realized my cats are kind of iffy on the intelligence scale.
David and I got to Reykjavik late. We were SO tired, we checked into our hotel (the same eco-chain we stayed at in Copenhagen) & went to get some dinner. I'm fairly petite, so I don't eat much. Generally we get an appetizer & a main & that feeds 2.
Catherine Lancaster@catlancaster.bsky.social · last wk.In 2018 my bf (at the time) & I spent 18 days in Scandinavia. Everyone talked about how expensive it was - D & I just said: these are Seattle prices... Then we went to Reykjavik. WOW! #Seattle #Reykjavik #Iceland
I would 💚 to learn how to play! Plus it sounds "social" & I'm desperate for that. I didn’t believe in the "Seattle freeze" b/c I made friends as soon as I moved here, but ever since COVID it's changed. Why is it so hard to make friends in Seattle now? #Seattle @seattlechannel.bsky.social
Seattle Channel@seattlechannel.bsky.social · 6d agoMahjong is having a moment in Seattle, but it’s about much more than winning. From first-time players to lifelong experts, watch how a 200-year-old game is building community, preserving culture & creating new friendships. Watch feature: youtu.be/3aooSwFulqE
Okay, why were there NO lemons in #Seattle this weekend? I went to the Fred Meyer in Ballard, the QFC in Wallingford, and the PCC in Fremont. No lemons. Is there some weird lemon conspiracy?
Catherine Lancaster@catlancaster.bsky.social · last wk.1) there were ZERO lemons at my local Fred Meyer, in Seattle over the weekend. For the life of me, I couldn't figure out what caused that, but I am lemon-less. 2) Limes only cost $.59 where you live? Wow - that's awesome... I don't think I've paid less than a dollar for a lime in about a decade.
In 2018 my bf (at the time) & I spent 18 days in Scandinavia. Everyone talked about how expensive it was - D & I just said: these are Seattle prices... Then we went to Reykjavik. WOW! #Seattle #Reykjavik #Iceland
The yoga I do is uncommon which means there aren't many classes. However, if I'm home on Thurs, there's a class from a local studio I can take on Zoom. During today's session I looked up to see the fur monsters watching me from the top of the dresser 🐱 Then they napped. #CatsOfBluesky #YogaCats
The last 5 yrs I lived in DC, I had a crab party every August. It wasn't big, ~12 to 15 people, & that AM I would go down to the docks & buy a bushel of crabs. Then we sat in my friend's backyard and had a feast! 🦀 I wish some of these Italian crabs were easier to get as I'd love to have some 😁
Michael Love@elkmovie.bsky.social · last mo.Fun-but-also-depressing fact: blue crabs are an invasive species in Italy, so they’re cheap and enormous and they’re trying to get people to eat more of them
Hey Howie ~ @howiecohen.bsky.social I don't think you follow this gentlemen below, but I think you might want to :) Sometimes when I see his posts I think of you, and now that I'm seeing how extensive his lp collection is, I thought this might interest you. Cheers!
editaurus@davesegal.bsky.social · 2w agoFOR SALE Anthony Child [aka Surgeon]/Stock, Hausen & Walkman- "Over Napoli" / "Dirty Thirty Something" [lock grooves] [1999, Slut Smalls 7"] VG+/VG+; $12 shipped.
I normally don't share pictures of my food, but this was such a simple salad w/ so much flavor, it's worth it 🍽 * 3 types of heirloom tomatoes (yr choice) * Burrata * chili paste * scallions * cilantro * walnut oil (any is fine) Rough chop tomatoes Squeeze burrata through fingers
Eleven years ago this week, I moved to Seattle! My friends Nick and Sadie drove me and the two cats, one of whom cried for the whole 2.5 hour drive, from Portland. Even though the job market is brutal here right now - I couldn't have moved to a better and more beautiful place! #Seattle
Happy #caturday from Aloysius and Bjorn! Bjorn is hanging with me on the bed, while Aloysius is sleeping on the dresser. It changes which cat is in which spot, but this is a common situation while I drink coffee and scroll my phone on weekend mornings...
Last night I had the opportunity to see Nick Lutsko and the $100K band w/ Randy Steele. Who I learned about from #RealInfowars It was such a joyful, funny, silly, raucous show which made for an amazing evening. I danced for 2.5 hours, laughing the whole time. Boy I needed that!
This looks like a fun way to support our Seattle parks for those that drink beer. #Seattle #SeattleParks
Seattle Parks Foundation@seattleparksfoundation.org · 3w agoWe’re grateful to be the spotlighted non-profit for Watershed Pub & Kitchen’s Convergence fundraising event this month! They’ll be featuring six beers from RŌM Beer Co., including the special edition Seattle Parks Foundation-inspired Park RŌM - Seattle Parks. (1/3)
I adore you @lastweektonight.com! My god, I'm not even sure how to end this post, as that slap... phew!
🇨🇦 Fuzzy 🇵🇹@canadianfuzzy.bsky.social · last mo.John Oliver gets his wish of getting slapped on a soap 😆 #GH
So, I have a job interview on Monday at 2:00, that's scheduled to last 1 hour. My low-backed chair, water bottle, and snacks will be by the door ready to go the second this interview is over 😎 World Soccer Watch Parties at Mural Amphitheatre www.seattlecenter.com/events/lets-...
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I'm going to go to this on Sunday. While I'm much more of an indie-rock fan, I 100% want to support this endeavor and hopefully, help to make it sustainable. The Seattle Center is a 45 minute walk from my apartment and I'll get there around 11AM. If anyone else is going - DM me 😁 Cheers!
Some days there are posts that make your whole day - like this one! These also tend to remind me of just how much work some folks put into caring for abandoned/orphaned/hurt wild animals & I'm reminded the world is full of a lot more good & caring people than those who aren't. 🐥 Grateful 💚
Foxfeather Zenkova@foxfeather.bsky.social · last mo.From when we arrived to today, we're doing so much better now! So much more robust and active, starting to grow like a weed after a super rough start. (Bonus, hazards of working here include regular bathroom rerouting since sometimes it's bathroom eagles, sometimes it's bathroom cranebabies.)
LOVE THIS! I live in Fremont, on Stone Way and it takes me: 1 hour, 2 buses and a 20 minute walk to get there and it's only 5 miles from my apartment! I usually have a picnic with me, so I end up taking the buses there, but then walk the 5 miles back home b/c walking is quicker...
The Seattle Times@seattletimes.com · 2mo agoThe city of Seattle and King County Metro are testing out a new, summertime-only bus route to help people better reach Golden Gardens Park without a car.
Because every once in a while, don't we all have the humor level of a 14 year old boy...
Athens Grease@athensgrease.bsky.social · 2mo agoI’m not merely pro-penis, I’m a
Last Thursday, 830 people sat down for dim sum in the CID both to break a world record and as part of that neighborhood's summer festival. This video report is the first I'm hearing about it, and it sounds absolutely delightful. This is a good watch. #Seattle
Seattle Channel@seattlechannel.bsky.social · 2mo agoYou win sum, you dim sum. 🥟🏆 Seattle's Chinatown-International District just set a new Guinness World Record for the most people eating dim sum at once on June 18th, surpassing the previous mark set in Australia. Seattle Channel's Shanti Lerner joined the historic meal.
I know that many of the men wore tan suits in Obama's honor. When I looked at this picture, my first thought was: is Dr. Jill Biden wearing a tan suit too? Honestly, I can't tell if it's "peach" or "tan" but I'm going to allow my imagination to run with this and decide it's tan 😎
Northwest Progressive Institute@nwprogressive.org · 2mo agoA rare scene: Four presidents and their spouses It's not every day a presidential library opens. George W. Bush and Laura Bush joined Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, Joe Biden, Jill Biden, Bill Clinton, and Hillary Clinton for the occasion. Donald Trump was not invited.
I was walking home through 'downtown' Fremont this afternoon and noticed that someone(s) has given the Lenin statue a new outfit. Honestly - I love it! But I also really like the Lenin statue too...🙂 #Seattle #Fremont #CenterOfTheWorld #Lenin #WorldCup
I LOVED how Bono was able to integrate all of the former president's "numbers" as well as the Michelle Belle. Clever and cool. #ObamaLibrary
