@abigail-b.bsky.social
Confirmed medievalist. Retired Marine & instructor of U.S. history, military strategy, & tactics. Focused on Britain & Europe, 1066–1603. Liberal-minded, historically grounded, and deeply uneasy about America’s path. I don’t posture. I remember.
Isn't this the way of all martinets?
December 2, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Isn't this the way of all martinets?
Much as I'm inclined to agree with you, please allow me to advise that we should not become guilty of confirmation bias.
December 2, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Much as I'm inclined to agree with you, please allow me to advise that we should not become guilty of confirmation bias.
How my pea brain works: I have long if James Whistler's Symphony in White Number One was influenced by this book. Highly doubtful, though the painting was done only two years later.
November 30, 2025 at 6:05 PM
How my pea brain works: I have long if James Whistler's Symphony in White Number One was influenced by this book. Highly doubtful, though the painting was done only two years later.
Some of us are entertained by learning things
November 30, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Some of us are entertained by learning things
This looks an awful lot like The Lovers by Gustav Klimt
November 30, 2025 at 3:46 PM
This looks an awful lot like The Lovers by Gustav Klimt
Her arms held wide in welcoming,
Now tumble in the deep,
As freedom rings its final gasp,
Our teeming masses weep.
Now tumble in the deep,
As freedom rings its final gasp,
Our teeming masses weep.
November 30, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Her arms held wide in welcoming,
Now tumble in the deep,
As freedom rings its final gasp,
Our teeming masses weep.
Now tumble in the deep,
As freedom rings its final gasp,
Our teeming masses weep.
Rumor is her nickname is Bubba
November 22, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Rumor is her nickname is Bubba
I live in a nursing home. I learned very quickly that a 'How are you doing?' should be dropped as a greeting if you value your time.
November 21, 2025 at 4:18 PM
I live in a nursing home. I learned very quickly that a 'How are you doing?' should be dropped as a greeting if you value your time.
I recall the company's philosophy was that a POS was better than no camera at all
November 20, 2025 at 3:04 PM
I recall the company's philosophy was that a POS was better than no camera at all
Stamped on my dog tags
November 18, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Stamped on my dog tags
All I can say is when I raised my hand they should have known I was gonna ask a question
November 16, 2025 at 3:08 PM
All I can say is when I raised my hand they should have known I was gonna ask a question
I, too, adore sharing my gnosis moments.
November 16, 2025 at 2:09 PM
I, too, adore sharing my gnosis moments.
The religious freedom Christians are always carping about is their freedom to persecute others.
November 16, 2025 at 1:34 PM
The religious freedom Christians are always carping about is their freedom to persecute others.
Enough said when More specious histories are in play.
I can only add that (1) the Duke of Gloucester was in the North at the time of George's execution; and (2) caused something of a rift between Edward IV and Richard, and greatly heightened Richard's hatred of the Woodville's.
I can only add that (1) the Duke of Gloucester was in the North at the time of George's execution; and (2) caused something of a rift between Edward IV and Richard, and greatly heightened Richard's hatred of the Woodville's.
November 15, 2025 at 3:47 AM
Enough said when More specious histories are in play.
I can only add that (1) the Duke of Gloucester was in the North at the time of George's execution; and (2) caused something of a rift between Edward IV and Richard, and greatly heightened Richard's hatred of the Woodville's.
I can only add that (1) the Duke of Gloucester was in the North at the time of George's execution; and (2) caused something of a rift between Edward IV and Richard, and greatly heightened Richard's hatred of the Woodville's.
You may want to double check your sources on Richard being suspected of killing one of his two brothers.
November 14, 2025 at 9:26 PM
You may want to double check your sources on Richard being suspected of killing one of his two brothers.
I'll make it simple You're almost upside down on your payments from the very beginning
November 14, 2025 at 12:23 AM
I'll make it simple You're almost upside down on your payments from the very beginning
I hope you remember in law school where they advised you to depose witnesses before you brought them to Testify.
November 13, 2025 at 2:27 PM
I hope you remember in law school where they advised you to depose witnesses before you brought them to Testify.
Trump is a special brand of dumb fuckery
November 11, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Trump is a special brand of dumb fuckery
So Riddle me this one please
November 11, 2025 at 1:14 PM
So Riddle me this one please
Thank you Alice, on it
November 7, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Thank you Alice, on it
Give the Jackass a break. Only moments before he'd been sound asleep and he doesn't have a clue what's going on.
November 6, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Give the Jackass a break. Only moments before he'd been sound asleep and he doesn't have a clue what's going on.
He's shatting himself. I see that expression here at the nursing home every day
November 6, 2025 at 4:03 PM
He's shatting himself. I see that expression here at the nursing home every day
Much as I would absolutely love to agree with you, It is this kind of conclusion that will lose the midterms. Woke is not what the voters were voting on last night.
November 5, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Much as I would absolutely love to agree with you, It is this kind of conclusion that will lose the midterms. Woke is not what the voters were voting on last night.