Catherine Bannister
@cbannister.bsky.social
Contumacious and curious, an avid follower of useless information.
To learn more about the Smithsonian Campaign for Our Shared Future, go here: oa.si.edu
To help #EndALZ please visit alz.org
To protect our beautiful National Parks, npca.org
To learn more about the Smithsonian Campaign for Our Shared Future, go here: oa.si.edu
To help #EndALZ please visit alz.org
To protect our beautiful National Parks, npca.org
I can’t believe we‘re still not even a year into this.
December 2, 2025 at 3:45 AM
I can’t believe we‘re still not even a year into this.
It’s snowing again and I’ve started the first puzzle of the season - and it’s 4:30 - so I think I’ve earned a 🥃
December 1, 2025 at 10:30 PM
It’s snowing again and I’ve started the first puzzle of the season - and it’s 4:30 - so I think I’ve earned a 🥃
December 1, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Google! ❤️ 🐶
Unlock endless joy and companionship with, Google, located in Encino, CA.
Learn more: https://www.petfinder.com/dog/google-71286214/ca/encino/precious-pets-animal-foundation-ca3227/
Learn more: https://www.petfinder.com/dog/google-71286214/ca/encino/precious-pets-animal-foundation-ca3227/
December 1, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Google! ❤️ 🐶
Thinking about this year’s Giving Tuesday allocations. There is so much need everywhere now so if you, like me, are trying to prioritize, I’ll share my current plans. 🧵
(All of these are in my monthly giving but I’m adding EOY bumps for…reasons…)
(All of these are in my monthly giving but I’m adding EOY bumps for…reasons…)
November 30, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Thinking about this year’s Giving Tuesday allocations. There is so much need everywhere now so if you, like me, are trying to prioritize, I’ll share my current plans. 🧵
(All of these are in my monthly giving but I’m adding EOY bumps for…reasons…)
(All of these are in my monthly giving but I’m adding EOY bumps for…reasons…)
Patches of blue showing up in the sky finally!
November 30, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Patches of blue showing up in the sky finally!
Interesting. I also think that native speakers tend to blend their words together (or use colloquial terms that are shortened forms, like ‘gonna’ or ‘gotta’)?
Here’s Why Words Blur Together When You Listen to a Foreign Language
Learn how experience teaches the brain to distinguish between the words in languages over time.
www.discovermagazine.com
November 30, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Interesting. I also think that native speakers tend to blend their words together (or use colloquial terms that are shortened forms, like ‘gonna’ or ‘gotta’)?
November 30, 2025 at 2:41 PM
This is the first time I’ve noticed how the small twiggy branches on my tree create little holders for the snow along longer branches. ❄️ ❤️
November 29, 2025 at 10:00 PM
This is the first time I’ve noticed how the small twiggy branches on my tree create little holders for the snow along longer branches. ❄️ ❤️
TIL that snow shoveling is like kayaking to an arthritic shoulder.
a girl with brown hair has her eyes closed and her hands on her shoulder
Alt: a girl with brown hair has her eyes closed and her hands on her shoulder
media.tenor.com
November 29, 2025 at 7:55 PM
TIL that snow shoveling is like kayaking to an arthritic shoulder.
Charlie!!! ❤️ 🐶
This friend is in search of a forever home: Charlie, located in Riverton, WY.
Learn more: https://www.petfinder.com/dog/charlie-78687090/wy/riverton/friends-of-wind-river-humane-society-wy91/
Learn more: https://www.petfinder.com/dog/charlie-78687090/wy/riverton/friends-of-wind-river-humane-society-wy91/
November 29, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Charlie!!! ❤️ 🐶
November 29, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Free hotdogs at Weiners Circle! 🌭 🐻
November 29, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Free hotdogs at Weiners Circle! 🌭 🐻
Abbreviated Thanksgiving holiday this year - just made it back home to hunker down for the foot of snow that‘s coming! ❄️
Surprisingly the roads weren’t jammed.
Surprisingly the roads weren’t jammed.
November 28, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Abbreviated Thanksgiving holiday this year - just made it back home to hunker down for the foot of snow that‘s coming! ❄️
Surprisingly the roads weren’t jammed.
Surprisingly the roads weren’t jammed.
November 28, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Rosie!! ❤️ 🐶
Step into a world of love and licks with, Rosie, located in Charlotte, NC.
Learn more: https://www.petfinder.com/dog/rosie-79633016/nc/charlotte/yellow-brick-road-dog-rescue-nc1280/
Learn more: https://www.petfinder.com/dog/rosie-79633016/nc/charlotte/yellow-brick-road-dog-rescue-nc1280/
November 27, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Rosie!! ❤️ 🐶
Resting up with a little parade watch before tackling those 20 lbs of taters and then the Feast!
Happy Thanksgiving to all who are celebrating today. 🧡
Happy Thanksgiving to all who are celebrating today. 🧡
November 27, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Resting up with a little parade watch before tackling those 20 lbs of taters and then the Feast!
Happy Thanksgiving to all who are celebrating today. 🧡
Happy Thanksgiving to all who are celebrating today. 🧡
November 27, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Mincemeat pie is all set for tomorrow. Bursting at the seams this year!
November 26, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Mincemeat pie is all set for tomorrow. Bursting at the seams this year!
November 26, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Reposted by Catherine Bannister
The New York Times’ “36 Hours in Chicago” recommended $25 martinis, a $30 architecture walking tour, and $44 miso black cod.
As a cheaper, broader alternative, here’s our guide to seeing as many of our 77 neighborhoods as you can. buff.ly/RcQ0wIH
As a cheaper, broader alternative, here’s our guide to seeing as many of our 77 neighborhoods as you can. buff.ly/RcQ0wIH
November 25, 2025 at 3:01 PM
The New York Times’ “36 Hours in Chicago” recommended $25 martinis, a $30 architecture walking tour, and $44 miso black cod.
As a cheaper, broader alternative, here’s our guide to seeing as many of our 77 neighborhoods as you can. buff.ly/RcQ0wIH
As a cheaper, broader alternative, here’s our guide to seeing as many of our 77 neighborhoods as you can. buff.ly/RcQ0wIH
This made my morning 🤣
November 25, 2025 at 3:02 PM
This made my morning 🤣
November 25, 2025 at 1:52 PM