Mary Lewis
@profmarylewis.bsky.social
Historian of France and its overseas empire. Living on unceded Pequossette land. Researching the French Empire after the Haitian Revolution. Parent, partner, citizen, defender of democracy, avid gardener. RTs not necessarily endorsements.
I love that Judge Currie cites the Chicago Manual of Style, a grammar book, and the dictionary. Statutory language matters!
November 24, 2025 at 7:26 PM
I love that Judge Currie cites the Chicago Manual of Style, a grammar book, and the dictionary. Statutory language matters!
Thiago, I get this:
November 21, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Thiago, I get this:
Suburbs of Boston
November 12, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Suburbs of Boston
TFW everything is awful and your kid draws Bob Marley.
November 9, 2025 at 11:05 PM
TFW everything is awful and your kid draws Bob Marley.
I mean, cars all over New England have this sticker: encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn...
If it‘s a feat to drive up it, you might think twice about hiking it without proper preparation.
If it‘s a feat to drive up it, you might think twice about hiking it without proper preparation.
October 29, 2025 at 3:27 AM
I mean, cars all over New England have this sticker: encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn...
If it‘s a feat to drive up it, you might think twice about hiking it without proper preparation.
If it‘s a feat to drive up it, you might think twice about hiking it without proper preparation.
David Brooks repeats the canard that Dems (and not the GOP) shut down the government. Who has the majority, David? The logic in his article isn’t even internally consistent.
I don’t expect to agree w/ every @nytimes.com columnist. But intellectual honesty would be appreciated.
I don’t expect to agree w/ every @nytimes.com columnist. But intellectual honesty would be appreciated.
October 24, 2025 at 10:13 AM
David Brooks repeats the canard that Dems (and not the GOP) shut down the government. Who has the majority, David? The logic in his article isn’t even internally consistent.
I don’t expect to agree w/ every @nytimes.com columnist. But intellectual honesty would be appreciated.
I don’t expect to agree w/ every @nytimes.com columnist. But intellectual honesty would be appreciated.
Apollo preparing for tonight’s mayoral debate.
October 17, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Apollo preparing for tonight’s mayoral debate.
Oh, if you haven't already, you must read Emily Callaci's "On Acknowledgements" in the Feb 2020 edition of the AHR. Selection below.
October 14, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Oh, if you haven't already, you must read Emily Callaci's "On Acknowledgements" in the Feb 2020 edition of the AHR. Selection below.
One of the other world’s best cats says hello.
October 11, 2025 at 3:28 AM
One of the other world’s best cats says hello.
This part kills me. Stupid parents!
October 9, 2025 at 12:10 PM
This part kills me. Stupid parents!
This might be hard to read, but here is the article. Globe needs gift links!
October 9, 2025 at 11:57 AM
This might be hard to read, but here is the article. Globe needs gift links!
Can’t believe this has to be said, in boldface no less, by an acquisitions editor requesting a review, but welcome to 2025.
October 9, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Can’t believe this has to be said, in boldface no less, by an acquisitions editor requesting a review, but welcome to 2025.
October 9, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Went to an absolutely terrific and inspiring talk by @bostoncollege.bsky.social prof Carlo Rotella this evening. Buy his book! It sounds amazing. www.ucpress.edu/books/what-c...
October 9, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Went to an absolutely terrific and inspiring talk by @bostoncollege.bsky.social prof Carlo Rotella this evening. Buy his book! It sounds amazing. www.ucpress.edu/books/what-c...
It was in the low 80s Monday. Tomorrow:
October 8, 2025 at 12:21 PM
It was in the low 80s Monday. Tomorrow:
I opposed this when it came before the committee that passed it, but it is ONLY for exceptional courses that are recorded. I personally think it’s still ridiculous. But see below from student handbook on left and list of pre-approved courses on right.
October 7, 2025 at 5:40 AM
I opposed this when it came before the committee that passed it, but it is ONLY for exceptional courses that are recorded. I personally think it’s still ridiculous. But see below from student handbook on left and list of pre-approved courses on right.