Dr. Jacqueline E. Whitt
@notabattlechick.bsky.social
Purple-haired civil servant. Public Diplomacy person. Historian. Author. Educator. Leader. Tar Heel. COVID Long-hauler. Doodler. Procedural-drama obsessed smart lady. Cat servant. 2x speed audiobook aficionado. Occasional trouble maker. All views my own.
General Sherman (the gray beast) walked up to Admiral Farragut aka Davey aka Pirate Baby Cat (the sweet orange dumb dumb), occupying the much-coveted green fuzzy blanket, thwacked him HARD (usually Davey is the aggressor), then curled up and went to sleep. Davey still looks dazed and confused.
November 17, 2025 at 3:10 PM
General Sherman (the gray beast) walked up to Admiral Farragut aka Davey aka Pirate Baby Cat (the sweet orange dumb dumb), occupying the much-coveted green fuzzy blanket, thwacked him HARD (usually Davey is the aggressor), then curled up and went to sleep. Davey still looks dazed and confused.
Current favorite low-histamine side dish (all measures approx.) two onions, one large sweet potato, two c. par-cooked brown rice, 2T. butter (or fat you tolerate), 1 c. stock, salt.
I also add 2/8-1/4 c. flax seed and psyllium fiber husk
Freezes beautifully!! Simple instructions in comment below
I also add 2/8-1/4 c. flax seed and psyllium fiber husk
Freezes beautifully!! Simple instructions in comment below
November 16, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Current favorite low-histamine side dish (all measures approx.) two onions, one large sweet potato, two c. par-cooked brown rice, 2T. butter (or fat you tolerate), 1 c. stock, salt.
I also add 2/8-1/4 c. flax seed and psyllium fiber husk
Freezes beautifully!! Simple instructions in comment below
I also add 2/8-1/4 c. flax seed and psyllium fiber husk
Freezes beautifully!! Simple instructions in comment below
These little wildflowers are hanging on for dear life out in my back yard, and I love them.
November 14, 2025 at 2:10 AM
These little wildflowers are hanging on for dear life out in my back yard, and I love them.
A happy little doodle magnet. What do we think? (Painted over a weird inspirational magnet from the Dollar Store)
November 13, 2025 at 1:53 AM
A happy little doodle magnet. What do we think? (Painted over a weird inspirational magnet from the Dollar Store)
Mostly, though, Sherm is a snuggle butt
November 11, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Mostly, though, Sherm is a snuggle butt
My now-senior Sherman is a snuggly lap cat and a pure delight. Unless he is jumping on all the high furniture, trying to steal things and get my attention. (Video of Sherman causing mayhem courtesy of cat sitter 🤣)
November 11, 2025 at 2:07 PM
My now-senior Sherman is a snuggly lap cat and a pure delight. Unless he is jumping on all the high furniture, trying to steal things and get my attention. (Video of Sherman causing mayhem courtesy of cat sitter 🤣)
It’s a fair position to take. My gray beast would also object to pro-dog language.
November 10, 2025 at 6:13 PM
It’s a fair position to take. My gray beast would also object to pro-dog language.
Sherman is very content to be snoozing today
November 9, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Sherman is very content to be snoozing today
Who remembered to pack a lunch AND her meds (which, admittedly, she forgot to take this morning) for post-gym errand running this afternoon? ME!!! Please clap.👏
November 7, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Who remembered to pack a lunch AND her meds (which, admittedly, she forgot to take this morning) for post-gym errand running this afternoon? ME!!! Please clap.👏
If you’ve had a shit day, I highly recommend joining a book club organized by a precocious 10 year old.
November 4, 2025 at 11:25 PM
If you’ve had a shit day, I highly recommend joining a book club organized by a precocious 10 year old.
Tasty fall chopped salad: roast chicken, apple, radish, mozzarella, pistachios, crispy potatoes (ie french fries), and herb dressing
November 4, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Tasty fall chopped salad: roast chicken, apple, radish, mozzarella, pistachios, crispy potatoes (ie french fries), and herb dressing
I have voted
November 4, 2025 at 2:28 PM
I have voted
Marriott in [undisclosed location] stepping up its Bonvoy welcome bag game. TWO bottles of water!? Be still my beating heart.
October 30, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Marriott in [undisclosed location] stepping up its Bonvoy welcome bag game. TWO bottles of water!? Be still my beating heart.
Y’all. Boots, on Netflix, is so damn good. Go watch it. The Pentagon hates it and dismisses it as “ woke garbage.” That should tell you what you need to know.
October 27, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Y’all. Boots, on Netflix, is so damn good. Go watch it. The Pentagon hates it and dismisses it as “ woke garbage.” That should tell you what you need to know.
I’ve read very, very few books that get academia quite as *right* (and are as funny and light hearted and as delightful) as the murder mystery, History Lessons, by Zoe B. Wallbrook.
October 26, 2025 at 1:54 PM
I’ve read very, very few books that get academia quite as *right* (and are as funny and light hearted and as delightful) as the murder mystery, History Lessons, by Zoe B. Wallbrook.
I’ve been doodling on pumpkins for the gym, so we can turn them into kettlebells for the downtown Carlisle Halloween Spooky Season celebration 🎃
I’m pleased with them!
Today I have to figure out the handle situation.
I’m pleased with them!
Today I have to figure out the handle situation.
October 23, 2025 at 11:05 AM
I’ve been doodling on pumpkins for the gym, so we can turn them into kettlebells for the downtown Carlisle Halloween Spooky Season celebration 🎃
I’m pleased with them!
Today I have to figure out the handle situation.
I’m pleased with them!
Today I have to figure out the handle situation.
Go read this book!!!
October 21, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Go read this book!!!
Today’s deadlift bar
October 17, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Today’s deadlift bar
Bedtime kitty photo shoot
October 16, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Bedtime kitty photo shoot
Back on my oatmeal bullshit because it’s fall, and oatmeal is delicious.
Here’s my InstaPot steel cut oak recipe. Perfect every time. I use half milk, half water and add a hefty pinch of salt. They freezer beautifully.
Here’s my InstaPot steel cut oak recipe. Perfect every time. I use half milk, half water and add a hefty pinch of salt. They freezer beautifully.
October 14, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Back on my oatmeal bullshit because it’s fall, and oatmeal is delicious.
Here’s my InstaPot steel cut oak recipe. Perfect every time. I use half milk, half water and add a hefty pinch of salt. They freezer beautifully.
Here’s my InstaPot steel cut oak recipe. Perfect every time. I use half milk, half water and add a hefty pinch of salt. They freezer beautifully.
I had it with tacos tonight. 12 minutes in a pre-heated air fryer.
October 13, 2025 at 11:21 PM
I had it with tacos tonight. 12 minutes in a pre-heated air fryer.
Sherm decided he’d had enough tonight.
October 10, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Sherm decided he’d had enough tonight.
Pirate baby cat had all of his fangs stolen at the vet yesterday. He was high as a kite and had no idea how to use his mouth when we got home. He is assured he can still be a great pirate. 🏴☠️
October 2, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Pirate baby cat had all of his fangs stolen at the vet yesterday. He was high as a kite and had no idea how to use his mouth when we got home. He is assured he can still be a great pirate. 🏴☠️
It’s definitely hoodie weather, and I’m NOT mad about that. I am not -*super* thrilled to be waiting for roofers at 0630 on the first full day of the shutdown/shitshow/furlough when, by all rights, I should be sleeping.
October 2, 2025 at 10:41 AM
It’s definitely hoodie weather, and I’m NOT mad about that. I am not -*super* thrilled to be waiting for roofers at 0630 on the first full day of the shutdown/shitshow/furlough when, by all rights, I should be sleeping.