Dr. Amy Scott

Publication day! Shakespeare and Authorial Networks in Early Modern England by Meghan C. Andrews is out today and open access. Learn how Shakespeare’s social networks shaped his plays—and, thanks to the generosity of readers around the world, do it for free. #EarlyModern #Academic #Shax

Despite intense efforts by both the Trump administration and years of Russian influence operations, the Canadian province of Alberta has voted not to secede from Canada.

I’m just trying to ignore the whole Alberta referendum-on-having-a-referendum-to-separate from Canada. The thought of my home province one day separating is too unbearable and is just so so deeply stupid.

My 10 year old brought home a recorder from school. Am I teaching her to play the song Picard played on his flute in the episode “Inner Light”? Yes, yes I am.

🎭 How has the history play evolved over four centuries? From Shakespeare and Marlowe to Brecht, Churchill & Kushner, The History Play explores how playwrights have transformed history into drama, reflecting changing ideas of politics, power & the past. https://bit.ly/4hB1ihJ

There was a hostage taking at our house. Thankfully I stepped in and negotiated the hostage’s release.

Hi all. Hazel and I are both dealing with medical expenses and could use some help, especially as we enter the holiday season. I’ve also had several unexpected expenses over the last few months. Here’s my PangoBooks link in case you’re interested. 💜📚 pangobooks.com/bookstore/st...

As someone who has owned a small white dog, I love that Cranach has painted the tear stains. Also, this dog is judging us and finding us wanting.

People love to talk shit about the version of Toronto they made up in their own minds, but the truth is that it is a safe city full of people who care about each other who are constantly having to fight back against our own governments and the suburban and rural voters who elect them in spite of us.

Scenes from the day

My dog is in fact a wee little human baby

It’s appropriate her name is Saige considering she can see right into my soul.

"Are my migraines hormonal, or am I thinking too hard about how Peter Thiel has more money than all nurses on Earth combined?" buff.ly/oLdL54C

I love my 10 year old. She told me she and 6 of her friends want to write a manga about themselves titled “The Seven Deadly Idiots”. Not going to lie - would read.

Suck it, other book collectors.

Dog + hydrangeas

Church at Yuquot Village Emily Carr 1929

We would like to have a word with you

Grateful and excited to have been included in this fantastic @folger.edu series!

She’s here, Saige Scott, a 4-month-old ball of curly fluff who is queen of the side eye and impossible to photograph lol. You will have to trust me that she’s gorgeous. I have longed for another dog for years - and that’s a testament to how wonderful our first dog Scarlett was.

It is Truth and Reconciliation Day here in Canada. It is not enough to right past wrongs, but it is still necessary. I know from experience that there are still people out there who don’t believe that residential schools were traumatic and genocidal.

Allow me to introduce myself: I am (for the time being) a Red Sox fan.

Late September sun just hits differently.

Men do not use their privilege enough to call out harm.

In many ways, the only thing boys need to learn are the lessons we already teach girls. They need to learn to be part of a community. And if they understand that, then the lessons on consent and sexual violence come naturally.

Sometimes as a seasoned parent you think you’ve seen it all. Then your kid gets benign acute childhood myositis.

I learned a new term today: competency porn lol

A year ago I would never have imagined that this year I’d be dreading the last regular season for the Jays due to worry that the fans will boo Vladdy. That’s baseball for you.

A thing Donald Trump doesn’t understand: we need to fiercely protect our French language requirements. It’s the only thing preventing Doug Ford from running for Prime Minister.

We don’t have our new family member yet, but I got an update on her and picture of her today. I’m thoroughly smitten and can tell she’s a very good girl.

This is the part many Americans -- including the Bezosites at the Washington Post -- don't understand. Canadians don't see this just as a Trump thing. It's that America elected him twice, and the second time with an even bigger mandate. The problem we're addressing is America, not Trump.

STRASBOURG, France (AP) - Carney welcomes Canada-EU associate membership proposal in a speech to European Parliament. @apnews.com

"The Bard in the Borderlands" (@acmrs.bsky.social), a three-volume anthology of plays by Chicanx and Indigenous playwrights, explores the possibilities of retelling Shakespeare through the culture, language, and traditions of “the borderlands.” More on the podcast: www.folger.edu/podcasts/sha...

Omg Bluesky thinks it’s a graphic image

I wanted to rescue a dog, but that’s more challenging than I thought it would be, especially when one rescue org is run by a terrible human and you don’t hear back from any others. So we found this sweetie from a reputable breeder and will donate to the Toronto humane society instead.

For a certain kind of white man, there is no fear more primal than the fear that the people they have abused will gain power and treat them the same way.

At the shores of Lake Ontario on a calm, quiet day, where life goes on without bearing traces of petty grievances.

Ok fine, rip my heart into 3 pieces and take them away all day where I cannot shelter and protect them. Handling back to school really well here.

Pop quiz hot shot: what do you do with your 14 yo on a dull day before school starts? Show her the glory that is the movie Speed.

Mark Carney's government very much treats AI as a done deal and this survey is building the scaffolding to divert responsibility for AI's social harms. Now is the time to share your opinions about it. Make sure your voice is heard.