Cathy E. Snider
@ranchcat.bsky.social
Retired scientist. Lover of nature and books.
Raindog has a new sister
May 18, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Raindog has a new sister
Just planted some Maximilian Sunflower seeds today. They are native to my area and can grow very tall (up to 96 inches). Here’s hoping for some natural beauty and little more privacy!
March 17, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Just planted some Maximilian Sunflower seeds today. They are native to my area and can grow very tall (up to 96 inches). Here’s hoping for some natural beauty and little more privacy!
Some days you just feel like hanging in your man-cave
February 28, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Some days you just feel like hanging in your man-cave
Just pre-ordered both the Jack Smith and Tulsa Massacre reports
‘Stand up for what’s right’: Melville House co-founder on publishing Jack Smith and Tulsa reports — Guardian US
Stunned by Donald Trump’s return, Dennis Johnson saw a chance to hit back by publishing official reports into shameful episodes in US history
apple.news
February 9, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Just pre-ordered both the Jack Smith and Tulsa Massacre reports
Sleeping sweetness ❤️
February 7, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Sleeping sweetness ❤️
I know I’m late to the party, but just watched Godzilla Minus One. Wow. Godzilla as metaphor for PTSD and survivors guilt — never thought I would cry during a Godzilla movie.
June 7, 2024 at 3:36 AM
I know I’m late to the party, but just watched Godzilla Minus One. Wow. Godzilla as metaphor for PTSD and survivors guilt — never thought I would cry during a Godzilla movie.
April 29, 2024 at 4:48 PM
Wow! This should inspire an interesting historical crime novel.
Medieval Oxford’s Murder Problem
The university town used to have a murder rate roughly equal to that of present-day New Orleans. What can it tell us about the nature of violence today?
www.newyorker.com
March 13, 2024 at 1:08 AM
Wow! This should inspire an interesting historical crime novel.
Reposted by Cathy E. Snider
England brings in biodiversity net gain rules to force builders to compensate for loss of nature
England brings in biodiversity net gain rules to force builders to compensate for loss of nature
From this week, development must result in more or better natural habitat than before, in a move hailed as one of the world’s most ambitious
www.theguardian.com
February 12, 2024 at 12:16 AM
England brings in biodiversity net gain rules to force builders to compensate for loss of nature
No more feral pig shaming …
Feral hogs are no worse for Texas' plant life than native animals, study finds
Feral hogs — and other large, plant-eating mammals that are “invasive” — are no worse for plant life than their native peers, a new study found.
apple.news
February 10, 2024 at 12:48 AM
No more feral pig shaming …
This week I cleaned out birdhouses, filled the big bird feeder, and changed out the chip in the wildlife camera. I’m officially ready for Spring :)
February 7, 2024 at 7:53 PM
This week I cleaned out birdhouses, filled the big bird feeder, and changed out the chip in the wildlife camera. I’m officially ready for Spring :)
Reposted by Cathy E. Snider
US court bans three weedkillers and finds EPA broke law in approval process
US court bans three weedkillers and finds EPA broke law in approval process
Ruling, specific to three dicamba-based weedkillers, is major blow to Bayer, BASF and Syngenta
www.theguardian.com
February 7, 2024 at 5:51 PM
US court bans three weedkillers and finds EPA broke law in approval process
Mr. Crane is curious about me cleaning out birdhouses for the new nesting season.
February 3, 2024 at 8:07 PM
Mr. Crane is curious about me cleaning out birdhouses for the new nesting season.
Finished Marisha Pessl’s “Night Film” (2013) yesterday. It’s a thriller about a reporter investigating the apparent suicide of the daughter of a cult horror movie director. It’s well done and thought provoking. Really enjoyed it.
January 27, 2024 at 6:37 PM
Finished Marisha Pessl’s “Night Film” (2013) yesterday. It’s a thriller about a reporter investigating the apparent suicide of the daughter of a cult horror movie director. It’s well done and thought provoking. Really enjoyed it.
Raindog is startled by paparazzi on our morning walk
January 27, 2024 at 5:33 PM
Raindog is startled by paparazzi on our morning walk
Our transient swamp after 3 days of rain
January 25, 2024 at 8:46 PM
Our transient swamp after 3 days of rain
I’m not usually a true crime podcast listener, but I just finished one called “Ghost Story” (Tristan Redman hosts) that is excellent.
January 22, 2024 at 4:56 AM
I’m not usually a true crime podcast listener, but I just finished one called “Ghost Story” (Tristan Redman hosts) that is excellent.
It's above freezing again in my little patch of central Texas
January 17, 2024 at 9:34 PM
It's above freezing again in my little patch of central Texas