Sarah Daniel Rasher
@rasher.bsky.social
Education evaluator trying to save the world using math. Erstwhile Shakespeare professor. Music challenges, cat photos, Chicago events and ephemera, figure skating. Occasional Star Trek: DS9 podcaster and culture newsletterer. They/them, él/elle/-o.
Just in time for the #SkateAmerica #GPFigure women's SP: Dead Drop gin, pomegranate liqueur, lime & clementine juices, club soda, lime garnish. (This will be the least drunk post in this thread.)
November 15, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Just in time for the #SkateAmerica #GPFigure women's SP: Dead Drop gin, pomegranate liqueur, lime & clementine juices, club soda, lime garnish. (This will be the least drunk post in this thread.)
My office is the closest room to the furnace, so Momo has rediscovered the comfy chair.
November 11, 2025 at 4:36 AM
My office is the closest room to the furnace, so Momo has rediscovered the comfy chair.
Tough case for Detective Momo. Bring her some pie.
November 3, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Tough case for Detective Momo. Bring her some pie.
Happy 5th adoptaversary to Pigeon Underfoot, Uptown's prettiest princess. She would like a treat, please.
November 2, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Happy 5th adoptaversary to Pigeon Underfoot, Uptown's prettiest princess. She would like a treat, please.
Miss Pigeon is normally my wife's baby, but ever since I took her to the vet last week, she's been hanging out with me a lot. Maybe it's my sparkling personality, or maybe it's because I keep giving her treats to apologize for taking her to the vet.
October 28, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Miss Pigeon is normally my wife's baby, but ever since I took her to the vet last week, she's been hanging out with me a lot. Maybe it's my sparkling personality, or maybe it's because I keep giving her treats to apologize for taking her to the vet.
A successful day of purchasing a computer (for wife; not pictured) and a Polish sausage.
August 17, 2025 at 8:06 PM
A successful day of purchasing a computer (for wife; not pictured) and a Polish sausage.
Today's plans: double process dye at the hair salon, then a stop at the dispensary, then Calvinball D&D with my wife. A rich, full day.
Comment with questions about music, Star Trek, gardening, cats, or whatever, while the bleach does its thing.
Comment with questions about music, Star Trek, gardening, cats, or whatever, while the bleach does its thing.
August 16, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Today's plans: double process dye at the hair salon, then a stop at the dispensary, then Calvinball D&D with my wife. A rich, full day.
Comment with questions about music, Star Trek, gardening, cats, or whatever, while the bleach does its thing.
Comment with questions about music, Star Trek, gardening, cats, or whatever, while the bleach does its thing.
Happy #InternationalCatDay from Pigeon, who got to eat turkey and will never forget it.
August 8, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Happy #InternationalCatDay from Pigeon, who got to eat turkey and will never forget it.
Another view of Lantanapalooza. 🌱🧵
August 4, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Another view of Lantanapalooza. 🌱🧵
In May, I promised my skeptical downstairs neighbor that the tiny begonias along the fence edge would fill out. Ten weeks later, those very begonias: 🌱🧵
August 4, 2025 at 9:59 PM
In May, I promised my skeptical downstairs neighbor that the tiny begonias along the fence edge would fill out. Ten weeks later, those very begonias: 🌱🧵
The porch flowerpots have balanced themselves out nicely. 🌱🧵
August 4, 2025 at 9:59 PM
The porch flowerpots have balanced themselves out nicely. 🌱🧵
August garden update! Lantana gone wild! 🌱🧵🌱
August 4, 2025 at 9:59 PM
August garden update! Lantana gone wild! 🌱🧵🌱
I am extremely ready for tonight's RPG session. (Skipped lunch. Bought cheese.)
July 25, 2025 at 11:10 PM
I am extremely ready for tonight's RPG session. (Skipped lunch. Bought cheese.)
My friend and I were featured on Simone Biles' Instagram! By which I mean, the backs of our heads, from a distance, along with a few hundred other people. #USClassic
July 20, 2025 at 5:32 PM
My friend and I were featured on Simone Biles' Instagram! By which I mean, the backs of our heads, from a distance, along with a few hundred other people. #USClassic
No complaints about the view from our #USClassic seats.
July 19, 2025 at 9:03 PM
No complaints about the view from our #USClassic seats.
The pots on the front stoop are starting to fill out, especially the fuchsias. 🌱
June 26, 2025 at 8:18 PM
The pots on the front stoop are starting to fill out, especially the fuchsias. 🌱
The daylilies are ridiculously happy in the heat. Pretty ones on the left. Obnoxious one on the left, fighting with the feral dianthus that have been coming up from seed for years with flowers nothing like the ones I originally planted. 🌱
June 26, 2025 at 8:18 PM
The daylilies are ridiculously happy in the heat. Pretty ones on the left. Obnoxious one on the left, fighting with the feral dianthus that have been coming up from seed for years with flowers nothing like the ones I originally planted. 🌱
The yarrow is also back, busting out flowers and spreading shoots that I keep almost weeding out. 🌱
June 26, 2025 at 8:18 PM
The yarrow is also back, busting out flowers and spreading shoots that I keep almost weeding out. 🌱
Late June garden update thread! Lots of perennials coming back. The purple bee balm is big and happy and attracting pollinators. 🌱
June 26, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Late June garden update thread! Lots of perennials coming back. The purple bee balm is big and happy and attracting pollinators. 🌱
The Rookery Building! Burnham & Root on the outside, Frank Lloyd Wright interior. We considered getting married here but decided the library was even more on brand for us.
June 20, 2025 at 8:04 PM
The Rookery Building! Burnham & Root on the outside, Frank Lloyd Wright interior. We considered getting married here but decided the library was even more on brand for us.
Unrestrained summer fun.
June 19, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Unrestrained summer fun.