Liz Barry

Obviously since posting I've found one by the wonderful @rebeccaroache.bsky.social

Does anyone have a good example, e.g. an academic account of, thinking through of, nice way of discussing (not in so many words -- or even in so many words) the concept of "passive aggressive"? (Yes, okay, I'm wondering about a better (?) way to say it in academic writing, but also interested.)

Not exactly in the same league but content which also offered a slight lift! @davidpattie.bsky.social

That headline suggests they're endorsing the 'conveyor belt for communism' comment, before we even get into the article/ idea...

She is the queen.

I thought that. Thank goodness.

Thank you (all) so much -- and yes, I also thought that Dickens plays with a certain ambiguity. William takes on an older brother role in terms of manner, but also exploits and insists upon his brother's greater *physiological* age, whatever the chronological facts.

Umm v cheeky to crash land back here after many months away with this, but Little Dorrit experts/ fans: anyone know which brother is older, William or Frederick? I can't find evidence either way in the novel, though it's probably there. (Criticism is divided!) #dickens #littledorrit #aging

Exciting!

The former ambassador to Denmark for the United States, Rufus Gifford, posted this video on his Facebook account:

Ht: @hpsc24.bsky.social

The Irish have started calling Conor McGregor, ‘Andrew Tayto’.

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looking back, AOL had it right. 30 hours of internet per month was the right amount.

Well, could well do without the casual #ageism, @bsky.app (you’re better than that), but grateful for you nonetheless.

A band of players under lamp light

Midsummer night. An enchanted forest. A tale of lovers, mechanicals and magical mayhem. Yes, this summer our hilarious A Midsummer Night's Dream hits the road again for another mini tour! Catch it if you can!
thepantaloons.co.uk/dream/

Yep. You have probably seen my extraordinary friend (Prof) Julia Waters (the headteacher Ruth Perry’s sister) being spectacularly eloquent in showing how in the media the last few days.

New Ofsted grading system under fire for retaining 'dangerous' features

Prof Julia Waters, sister of headteacher Ruth Perry, has warned that new Ofsted proposals for inspecting schools are a 'rehash' of the 'dangerous' system they are supposed to replace.

One of those UG essays that is so astonishing and brilliant that you get a bit tearful.

Lovely picture of a lovely dad. So sorry for your loss.

Read It Forward campaign poster for Bookshop.org: "10% of all children's book sales go to BookTrust and Scottish BookTrust in February 2025", featuring book covers of Varjak Paw, The Outlaw Varjak Paw, Phoenix and Tyger by SF Said, illustrated by Dave McKean

What a wonderful initiative! Buy any children's book from @bookshop-org-uk.bsky.social this month, and as part of their #ReadItForward campaign, they will donate 10% of every sale to the children's reading charities @booktrust.org.uk & @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social!
uk.bookshop.org/contributors...

I love that a white guy was flying the plane, a white guy was flying the helicopter, and a white guy gutted the FAA last week but somehow the blame is too much diversity.

Is it the fish place on Mill Road?

So very glad to see this.

Looks amazing!

RIP (Northern) Irish poet Michael Longley, “custodian of griefs and wonders” in Heaney’s words. I co-supervised a PhD, the basis for this wonderful monograph by Madeline Scherer, partly on his work and it was a fantastic experience.

Alert! Deadline for this fantastic PhD opportunity is 2nd February!

Still thinking about this week’s classes on Grief Time: the wisdom and invention in Denise Riley’s poetry and prose, the beauty of these mediaeval hooded mourners, the potency of Khaled Barakeh’s images of violent loss and grief in the Syrian war. Thanks to my fellow discussants.

Anne Carson sporting boxing gloves for her LRB lecture last night 🥊

Absolutely wonderful!

Follow the link for an absolutely fascinating piece. Reminds me of the very weird affect and alignment with patriarchy (as I see it…) in The Tiger Who Came to Tea. Via @remembermyhat.bsky.social