Kathryn McGowan

@caelfinn

Brooklynite. Singer. Inveterate knitter, cook, baker, and movie-watcher. Beginner flower and vegetable gardener (zone 7b), back-yard bird watcher, and urban sketcher.

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Kathryn McGowan@caelfinn· Jul 5

A photo of Castillo Tamarit in Tamarit, Spain. The light brown stone castle essentially tumbles into the sea with part of its property raised above the beach and containing a shocking blue swimming pool.

Kathryn McGowan@caelfinn· May 3

A gif from the comedy sketch show “Kids in the Hall”: 30 sensibly dressed middle aged women standing in the middle of a field. The text reads “30 Helens Agree.”

Kathryn McGowan@caelfinn· Apr 2

I can’t be the only nerdy Catholic who thinks of Swedish Fish as Easter candy.

A picture of the early Christian fish symbol drawn in white on a dark stone or plaster looking background.

Kathryn McGowan@caelfinn· Feb 20

The joys of living in a “select city.” By Sunday afternoon I will have seen all the nominated shorts.

The Marquis of the IFC center in nyc which says that the 2026 Oscar Shorts are playing there.

Kathryn McGowan@caelfinn· Jan 17

Now is the time on Bluesky when we block

Kathryn McGowan@caelfinn· Jan 3

Yes, yes we are. Currently composing engaged messages to my elected representatives.

Kathryn McGowan@caelfinn· Dec 20

Mince pies! Recipe adapted from 1896 Boston Cooking School Cookbook. Yes, there is meat in them! #bakingsky

Four mince pies, each about 3 inches in diameter. They have open tops with a pastry star in the center. They are on a cooling rack with a hunter green jacquard tablecloth underneath.

Kathryn McGowan@caelfinn· Dec 8

More than six times in a theatre:

Kathryn McGowan@caelfinn· Dec 1

At 4pm it will be door #1 of the Palais des Thés 24 Jours de Thé à Déguster!

The front of the Palais des Thés Advent calendar. It is dark blue with large sparkly snowflakes on it.

Kathryn McGowan@caelfinn· Nov 27

She keeps us all going with her uplifting, hopeful writing AND she can make pie. Fabulous! Here’s mine:

A freshly baked pumpkin pie cooling on a wire rack.

Kathryn McGowan@caelfinn· Nov 27

The pumpkin pie is done! The crust is 1/2 lard and 1/2 butter and the filling is made with sour cream, and a little bourbon. #bakingsky

A photo of a freshly baked pumpkin pie cooling on a wire rack.

Kathryn McGowan@caelfinn· Aug 12

The Jefferson Memorial, where I happily traveled with my son who was 8 at the time. Our Capital is beautiful and peaceful. #NoTrumpGestapo

Text carved into the wall of the Jefferson Memorial in Washington, DC:

"I am not an advocate for frequent changes in laws and constitutions, but laws and institutions must go hand in hand with the progress of the human mind. As that becomes more developed, more enlightened, as new discoveries are made, new truths discovered and manners and opinions change, with the change of circumstances, institutions must advance also to keep pace with the times. We might as well require a man to wear still the coat which fitted him when a boy as a civilized society to remain ever under the regimen of their barbarous ancestors."

Kathryn McGowan@caelfinn· Jul 26

Trying out my new 6 cup Bundt pan. Chocolate Hazelnut Cake! #bakingsky

A chocolate hazelnut Bundt cake with chocolate icing dribbling down the sides and sprinkled with chopped toasted hazelnuts.

Kathryn McGowan@caelfinn· Jul 9

These shark helmets in the Time Trial are hilarious. Fish are friends, fish are friends. #TourdeFrance2025 #TDF2025

A still picture of Bruce the Shark from the Disney film _Finding Nemo_ with his big toothy smile.

Kathryn McGowan@caelfinn· Jul 5

Oh yes, NYC is a crime ridden, urban hellscape. Sure MAGA, you just keep telling yourselves that. Small Dog Jazz Society playing at the Fort Greene Farmers’ Market

The Small Dog Jazz Society, a jazz quintet (bass, guitar, clarinet, trumpet, and trombone with several requisite small dogs. They play New Orleans style jazz every week at the Fort Greene Farmers’ Market in Brooklyn, NY.

Kathryn McGowan@caelfinn· Jul 3

Kathryn McGowan@caelfinn· Jun 29

The strawberries at the NYC farmers’ markets are stellar this year. Here’s a galette. Thanks to @smittenkitchen.bsky.social for her Any Fruit Galette recipe. #bakingsky

A strawberry galette, round with nicely browned pastry folded around an open center of dark red strawberry filling.

Kathryn McGowan@caelfinn· Jun 24

I voted! Have you? Polls are open until 9p in New York City. Go vote! And don’t rank Cuomo! #ZohranForMayor

A red, white, and blue “I Voted!” Sticker with an illustration of the nyc skyline.

Kathryn McGowan@caelfinn· Jun 14

Burlington VT. #nokings

A photo of the No Kings protest in Burlington VT. A large crowd with signs and flags. Blue sky and fluffy white clouds.

Kathryn McGowan@caelfinn· Jun 14

Walking to a #nokings protest today in Burlington VT and I ran across this plaque in a park next to Lake Champlain.

A plaque in a park next to Lake Champlain, VT which reads: “A society with too few independent thinkers is vulnerable to control by disturbed and opportunistic leaders. A society which wants to create and maintain a free and democratic social system must create responsible independence of thought among its young.” — John Dewey

Kathryn McGowan@caelfinn· Jun 8

From the window of the Ethan Allen Express heading north along the Hudson River. So they have a plan for sea level rise, right?

A view from the window of the Ethan Allen Express train going north along the Hudson River. The river stops with only a few feet of land between it and the tracks. There is also only a few feet of elevation change.

Kathryn McGowan@caelfinn· May 24

Ta da! Rhubarb Upside Down Cake! Thanks to @smittenkitchen.bsky.social for the recipe. #bakesky

A slightly messy rhubarb upside down cake with strips of glistening cooked rhubarb all across the top. It’s on round silver colored platter with a wide rim featuring cutouts of stick figure people.

Kathryn McGowan@caelfinn· May 15

A short clip from the music video of the song “In the Navy” by the Village People. The group is dressed in their multi-cultural finery, standing on the deck of a US Navy ship, and pointing at the camera

Kathryn McGowan@caelfinn· Apr 20

A cartoon depicting Jesus’ male disciples and the female disciples who discovered the empty tomb. Caption: “So, ladies, thanks for being the first to discover and report the Resurection and we’ll take it from here.”

Kathryn McGowan@caelfinn· Apr 19

Ta da! It’s cooling and then will receive a sprinkling of Confectioner’s sugar.

A golden brown tart in its pan cooling on a rack.

Kathryn McGowan@caelfinn· Mar 23

Actress Jodi Whittaker as the 13th Doctor.

Kathryn McGowan@caelfinn· Mar 18

My child once saw a picture of Eddie Izzard and said, “The Doctor?” Wouldn’t that be fun?

A photo of comedian, Eddie Izzard at the British Comedy awards wearing a tuxedo with a black overcoat on top.

Kathryn McGowan@caelfinn· Mar 5

Thank you to all the journalists who are watching tonight so I don’t have to. If you need a break, here’s a nice cute bunny for you to look at while taking deep breaths.

A photo of a cute bunny sitting in the grass.

Kathryn McGowan@caelfinn· Mar 4