Esme, a gray tabby cat, lies on her side on the carpet under the bed. She has a certain world-weariness to her gaze.

Mood.

Hugh from the Armando Iannucci Show

“Of course in the old days Bluesky was only on for three hours a day. We used to get dressed up in our Sunday best to log on to it. Then when it shut down again we’d all stand up and sing the national anthem”

Happy 30th birthday to Anya Taylor-Joy who portrayed the titular character in the 2020 film adaptation of Emma!

#janeausten #janeaustensummerprogram #janeaustenfans #Emma

JD Vance telling Jane Austen how to write a truth universally acknowledged.

Jane Austen was a working woman. Of her heroines, only Jane Fairfax in Emma contemplates working outside the home. Which careers and jobs do you think Austen's characters would have if the books were written today?

I had to look this up. It's TRUE. 😮 Before 1974, banks typically required a father's or husband's signature in order for a woman to open a credit card account. HOLEEEE SHIT. In my lifetime?!! The patriarchy really sucks. #ArtemisII

In an early-19th-century black and white engraving, a woman dressed in a a Regency-style dress sits in front of a country cottage, staring thoughtfully at the moon. Two children play at her feet.

The nights are moonlight, and we shall do delightfully.

- Jane Austen, Northanger Abbey

Imagine trusting science to bring astronauts to the moon and back but not trusting science to develop safe vaccines.

This should be excellent.

I don't see how this Dungeons and Dragons Crochet book could be more adorable. Birthday gifts solved!

Imagine how to describe a "political and cultural movement" that advocates oppressing and controlling half the world's population. Replace "women" with any race, ethnicity, group, gender -- try "men" -- and see how it sounds.

Yes, my writing Bluesky friends, we really want to hear about your books! Let's skip politics like, what, every other post? I want to hear about:
- Your book
- Existential dread
- Your book
- Existential dread
- Your book

This is the way.

I wonder what they think we were doing 30 years ago? And what they'll be doing in 2056?

That was really excellent - thank you!

Livestreams — No Kings

Livestream of No Kings events. Bruce Springsteen is on right now! www.nokings.org/livestreams

Can't attend a No Kings protest in person? Stand Up for Science is hosting a virtual, accessible event with great speakers. Sign up here for the Zoom event.

Today's the day. America has no king.
Come out and stand together in solidarity for freedom.
#NoKings
Find your event:
www.nokings.org

a woman with gray hair is wearing a black dress Alt: Judi Dench as Lady Denham in the Jane Austen-inspired series Sanditon looks displeased.

In the other universe, I'm posting nothing but Jane Austen and history. I am most displeased.

😄

You there! Fetch my largest chisel!

Flying University for University Students Flying University seminars are forums helping Ukrainian students overcome their isolation in the third debilitating year of war, along with expanding their knowledge.

Are you a university instructor who would like to support Ukraine? The Flying University for Ukrainian Students organizes remote classes taught by faculty outside Ukraine for students in Ukraine. Those who have done it find it very gratifying. Express your interest here:
www.flying-university.org

If everyone was me aged 12, all buildings would have a secret staircase because of Nancy Drew.

A viral dog rescue from 2016 is now immortalized with a statue in Kazakhstan. When a dog fell into the Sayran reservoir, bystanders formed a human chain to pull him to safety. The statue is a reminder of the value of unity, solidarity and collective action. 14/10 for all

An image of Trump in a toddler's high chair, dressed as a king in ermine and velvet robes and a jeweled crown on his head. He has a golden pacifier in his mouth. On the high chair's tray he is holding a Diet Coke and there is a container of Macdonald's french fries. The words "No Kings" are written across the image.

No Kings.
Find your event location for Saturday, March 28th. #NoKings
www.nokings.org
(Image credit Elizabeth Van Dusen)

Shouldn't you note that this is a crime?

No Kings As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power ...

No Kings. March 28th. Make a plan for where you'll be and bring your family and friends.
www.nokings.org

Christmas Pie by William Henry Hunt, 1847. A boy, grinning in anticipation, sits at a table with a pie, holding a knife and fork in his hands.

"Good apple pies are a considerable part of our domestic happiness." - Jane Austen, Oct. 18, 1815. Happy Pi Day!

Well, this seems hopeful.