Catherine Shaffer
@cathshaffer.bsky.social
Freelance Science Journalist | SFF Writer
MSU/UM grad | Ann Arbor 🏠 | Clarion '97 | AnLab 🏅 | Obligate herbivore | Cat lover | Allergic to cats | Achoo!
MSU/UM grad | Ann Arbor 🏠 | Clarion '97 | AnLab 🏅 | Obligate herbivore | Cat lover | Allergic to cats | Achoo!
Canadian dog says, “There’s no bad weather, only bad gear.” Temp: 5 degrees F
December 5, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Canadian dog says, “There’s no bad weather, only bad gear.” Temp: 5 degrees F
Oh, yes, the famous Warren-Troy-Farmington Hills metropolitan area. That is definitely a thing we say in Michigan. (from NBC News)
November 29, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Oh, yes, the famous Warren-Troy-Farmington Hills metropolitan area. That is definitely a thing we say in Michigan. (from NBC News)
Guest Newfie has not been sleeping through the night. We’ve been losing our minds, but I finally realized she’s been too hot. I cooled down her environment and she slept through the night. Thank God!
November 29, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Guest Newfie has not been sleeping through the night. We’ve been losing our minds, but I finally realized she’s been too hot. I cooled down her environment and she slept through the night. Thank God!
I’ve been publishing professionally for over a quarter century, and for much of it, this meme has been my experience. But lately something clicked and the written version looks very close to what I imagined. It’s a milestone I never thought I’d reach.
July 11, 2025 at 1:32 AM
I’ve been publishing professionally for over a quarter century, and for much of it, this meme has been my experience. But lately something clicked and the written version looks very close to what I imagined. It’s a milestone I never thought I’d reach.
Oh sweet pup. This one spent the night trembling under the bed and the whole next day passed out from exhaustion.
July 6, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Oh sweet pup. This one spent the night trembling under the bed and the whole next day passed out from exhaustion.
Friday morning the sun illuminated a hidden civilization of spiders in the tall weeds at West Park
May 19, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Friday morning the sun illuminated a hidden civilization of spiders in the tall weeds at West Park
My first einkorn loaf. I’m hoping my husband who is allergic to wheat but not gluten can eat it. He’s good with barley and rye. 🤞
May 18, 2025 at 1:07 PM
My first einkorn loaf. I’m hoping my husband who is allergic to wheat but not gluten can eat it. He’s good with barley and rye. 🤞
A movie that takes place where you’re from (but I’ve actually never seen it)
April 16, 2025 at 11:51 PM
A movie that takes place where you’re from (but I’ve actually never seen it)
Mishka enjoys sunbeams
April 12, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Mishka enjoys sunbeams
Thank you! Greek letters don't seem to be in there 🤷♀️
April 10, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Thank you! Greek letters don't seem to be in there 🤷♀️
I haven't seen anyone discussing this part of the Houthi text chat. Wouldn't this have alerted the Houthis of a mole or some kind of surveillance?
March 26, 2025 at 5:13 PM
I haven't seen anyone discussing this part of the Houthi text chat. Wouldn't this have alerted the Houthis of a mole or some kind of surveillance?
Use your front camera to catch a baby
March 25, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Use your front camera to catch a baby
Toughest part of owning this behemoth is getting the coordinates straight so you don’t end up at 1C when navigating to 3A.
March 25, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Toughest part of owning this behemoth is getting the coordinates straight so you don’t end up at 1C when navigating to 3A.
Somehow, in just over a year, I’ve completely destroyed these oven mitts by … using them to handle hot pans. I really thought we had nailed this technology back in the 20th century.
March 24, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Somehow, in just over a year, I’ve completely destroyed these oven mitts by … using them to handle hot pans. I really thought we had nailed this technology back in the 20th century.
Beagle freezes when the wind is blowing. Too many smells at once.
March 15, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Beagle freezes when the wind is blowing. Too many smells at once.
We are one beagle short of the number required for a Beagle Tornado(TM)
March 13, 2025 at 11:51 PM
We are one beagle short of the number required for a Beagle Tornado(TM)
I can’t wait to watch s2e9 of #severance on this absolute unit:
March 12, 2025 at 8:41 PM
I can’t wait to watch s2e9 of #severance on this absolute unit:
It’s a great day for a nap!
March 9, 2025 at 5:38 PM
It’s a great day for a nap!
Going to the dog park
March 7, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Going to the dog park
Nothing else will get done today until this guy gets a long walk on his farm. Then, later, we will be tired but he will want hours more walks and playtime.
March 2, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Nothing else will get done today until this guy gets a long walk on his farm. Then, later, we will be tired but he will want hours more walks and playtime.
In The Atlantic yesterday: www.theatlantic.com/health/archi...
February 28, 2025 at 6:37 PM
In The Atlantic yesterday: www.theatlantic.com/health/archi...
I've been hanging out with this high energy doofus all week--1 yr old unneutered Aussie/Bernese Mountain Dog mix. Yes, you're right, I have crated him and fled to a cafe so I can finish my workday in peace. Look how pretty, though!
February 27, 2025 at 8:07 PM
I've been hanging out with this high energy doofus all week--1 yr old unneutered Aussie/Bernese Mountain Dog mix. Yes, you're right, I have crated him and fled to a cafe so I can finish my workday in peace. Look how pretty, though!