Rachel L. Spencer
@rachel-l-spence.bsky.social
PhD Candidate in English | UT-Austin
Studying history plays, English chronicles, and their late Restoration adaptations 🖋️
Chronically online but in an endearing way(?)
Studying history plays, English chronicles, and their late Restoration adaptations 🖋️
Chronically online but in an endearing way(?)
Whoever introduces American style queso to a Wetherspoons would have my loyalty and (if wished for) my eternal love and affection forevermore — Britons, pls stop melting cheddar cheese over chips and calling it a day. There is another way! Join your North American friends and see the cheese light!!!
June 26, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Whoever introduces American style queso to a Wetherspoons would have my loyalty and (if wished for) my eternal love and affection forevermore — Britons, pls stop melting cheddar cheese over chips and calling it a day. There is another way! Join your North American friends and see the cheese light!!!
Who’s seeing the guy she dated on her undergrad exchange this weekend for the first time in six years??? This girl 🥹😄
June 17, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Who’s seeing the guy she dated on her undergrad exchange this weekend for the first time in six years??? This girl 🥹😄
Having visited Canterbury Cathedral today, I think some of the less virulent Trump supporting GOP members could learn a lot from Thomas Becket. That is: you don’t owe him shit! And to ‘rest’ in good conscience is better than to do the bidding of a tyrant. Don’t think Trump will be lobbing off heads!
June 13, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Having visited Canterbury Cathedral today, I think some of the less virulent Trump supporting GOP members could learn a lot from Thomas Becket. That is: you don’t owe him shit! And to ‘rest’ in good conscience is better than to do the bidding of a tyrant. Don’t think Trump will be lobbing off heads!
Realizing I’m not much of a repeat customer… can only really think of:
William Shakespeare
Christopher Marlowe
Suzanne Collins
Rick Riordan
Stephanie Meyer
Stephen Greenblatt (lmao)
One short to add Toni Morrison to the list; two short to add Austen, Dickens, and John Lyly…
William Shakespeare
Christopher Marlowe
Suzanne Collins
Rick Riordan
Stephanie Meyer
Stephen Greenblatt (lmao)
One short to add Toni Morrison to the list; two short to add Austen, Dickens, and John Lyly…
Oooh, I like this one! Pleasingly challenging, even though books are my job…
Ten writers by whom I’ve read more than 5 books:
Frances Burney
Julian Barnes
Hilary Mantel
Agatha Christie
Leila Slimani
Philip Pullman
Jane Austen
Angela Carter
David Mitchell
Zadie Smith
Ten writers by whom I’ve read more than 5 books:
Frances Burney
Julian Barnes
Hilary Mantel
Agatha Christie
Leila Slimani
Philip Pullman
Jane Austen
Angela Carter
David Mitchell
Zadie Smith
Ten writers by whom I've read more than 5 books:
Jenny Erpenbeck
William Gibson
Christa Wolf
Alison Lurie
Anthony Powell
Daniel Kehlmann
Lawrence Durrell
Ursula Le Guin
Ulrich Ritzel
Georges Perec
Jenny Erpenbeck
William Gibson
Christa Wolf
Alison Lurie
Anthony Powell
Daniel Kehlmann
Lawrence Durrell
Ursula Le Guin
Ulrich Ritzel
Georges Perec
June 13, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Realizing I’m not much of a repeat customer… can only really think of:
William Shakespeare
Christopher Marlowe
Suzanne Collins
Rick Riordan
Stephanie Meyer
Stephen Greenblatt (lmao)
One short to add Toni Morrison to the list; two short to add Austen, Dickens, and John Lyly…
William Shakespeare
Christopher Marlowe
Suzanne Collins
Rick Riordan
Stephanie Meyer
Stephen Greenblatt (lmao)
One short to add Toni Morrison to the list; two short to add Austen, Dickens, and John Lyly…
Taking a break from the book dust to visit Canterbury today! Think I’ll be able to buy a Wife of Bath magnet?
June 13, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Taking a break from the book dust to visit Canterbury today! Think I’ll be able to buy a Wife of Bath magnet?
More and more volumes with boards almost entirely separated from the spine — terrifying and not fun to call up!!
June 12, 2025 at 1:11 PM
More and more volumes with boards almost entirely separated from the spine — terrifying and not fun to call up!!
Day 1 with some old, dusty Restoration plays put my book handling skills on blast; but so excited to be here and get back into shape.
June 10, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Day 1 with some old, dusty Restoration plays put my book handling skills on blast; but so excited to be here and get back into shape.
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If you do well in high school, you're now getting into Illinois' public universities automatically.
Seeking a higher education is more affordable and accessible than ever before, thanks to our FY26 balanced budget.
Seeking a higher education is more affordable and accessible than ever before, thanks to our FY26 balanced budget.
June 2, 2025 at 9:47 PM
If you do well in high school, you're now getting into Illinois' public universities automatically.
Seeking a higher education is more affordable and accessible than ever before, thanks to our FY26 balanced budget.
Seeking a higher education is more affordable and accessible than ever before, thanks to our FY26 balanced budget.
Why oh why must I do battle with British Airways (check-in at the desk at O’Hare) rather than have a functioning website to check-in on????
June 3, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Why oh why must I do battle with British Airways (check-in at the desk at O’Hare) rather than have a functioning website to check-in on????
Talking to strangers on tumblr has to be better for you than this
May 25, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Talking to strangers on tumblr has to be better for you than this
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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker plans to sign an executive order preventing state agencies from obtaining or disclosing data that personally identifies people with autism, unless required for medical care or legal matters.
“Every Illinoisan deserves ... the freedom to live without fear of surveillance.”
“Every Illinoisan deserves ... the freedom to live without fear of surveillance.”
Dem Governor Launches Plan to Counter RFK Jr.’s Autism Registry
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has a plan to undermine the autism registry RFK Jr. keeps talking about.
newrepublic.com
May 11, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker plans to sign an executive order preventing state agencies from obtaining or disclosing data that personally identifies people with autism, unless required for medical care or legal matters.
“Every Illinoisan deserves ... the freedom to live without fear of surveillance.”
“Every Illinoisan deserves ... the freedom to live without fear of surveillance.”
Three weeks from tomorrow I’ll be in the air headed to the UK! 🥹
May 13, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Three weeks from tomorrow I’ll be in the air headed to the UK! 🥹
PhD committee fully formed! Paperwork awaits.
April 11, 2025 at 6:12 PM
PhD committee fully formed! Paperwork awaits.
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MMR vaccine doesn’t just prevent measles, mumps, and rubella. It also prevents RFK Jr. from showing up at your child’s funeral to exploit your grief at your most vulnerable moment.
April 7, 2025 at 2:57 PM
MMR vaccine doesn’t just prevent measles, mumps, and rubella. It also prevents RFK Jr. from showing up at your child’s funeral to exploit your grief at your most vulnerable moment.
Kinda wish the Associated Press’s live stream had an hour counter on Booker’s speech… just past 18 now, no?
April 1, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Kinda wish the Associated Press’s live stream had an hour counter on Booker’s speech… just past 18 now, no?
Happy “Explaining to Relatives that We are NOT proud to be Scots-Irish today” Day to all who celebrate 🫠
March 17, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Happy “Explaining to Relatives that We are NOT proud to be Scots-Irish today” Day to all who celebrate 🫠
If anyone is in the mood for a grand gesture (towards me)…
The ring, discovered by a metal detectorist in the U.K., is estimated to sell for between $19,000 and $23,000 at auction.
A medieval Bishop's ring from more than 800 years ago goes to auction
The ring, discovered by a metal detectorist in the U.K., is estimated to sell for between $19,000 and $23,000 at auction.
www.npr.org
March 13, 2025 at 1:48 AM
If anyone is in the mood for a grand gesture (towards me)…
Alternatively:
Me in January, booking my Oxford trip: hahahah… time to play “42 day fiance” hehehehe (aka Tinder tour guide)
Me currently: ok but actually—
Me in January, booking my Oxford trip: hahahah… time to play “42 day fiance” hehehehe (aka Tinder tour guide)
Me currently: ok but actually—
Me a week ago: so this is all very bad but I will come back from summer break and happily teach Intro to Brit Lit!
Me currently: ok so… um…
Me currently: ok so… um…
March 4, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Alternatively:
Me in January, booking my Oxford trip: hahahah… time to play “42 day fiance” hehehehe (aka Tinder tour guide)
Me currently: ok but actually—
Me in January, booking my Oxford trip: hahahah… time to play “42 day fiance” hehehehe (aka Tinder tour guide)
Me currently: ok but actually—
Me a week ago: so this is all very bad but I will come back from summer break and happily teach Intro to Brit Lit!
Me currently: ok so… um…
Me currently: ok so… um…
March 4, 2025 at 4:37 AM
Me a week ago: so this is all very bad but I will come back from summer break and happily teach Intro to Brit Lit!
Me currently: ok so… um…
Me currently: ok so… um…
Apparently this is an unpopular opinion on the clock app but I LOVED Mozart’s Lacrimosa over the In Memoriam???? Also it was the 40th Anniversary of AMADEUS’ Best Picture win this year… idk. Give me the drama
March 3, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Apparently this is an unpopular opinion on the clock app but I LOVED Mozart’s Lacrimosa over the In Memoriam???? Also it was the 40th Anniversary of AMADEUS’ Best Picture win this year… idk. Give me the drama
Thoughts from anyone: my passport is eligible to be renewed online now. However, my driver’s license has never been updated to a Real ID (shoutout Illinois for using this requirement as a way to make $$$). I’m flying all through this spring and into July. Like, every month. 1/2
February 26, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Thoughts from anyone: my passport is eligible to be renewed online now. However, my driver’s license has never been updated to a Real ID (shoutout Illinois for using this requirement as a way to make $$$). I’m flying all through this spring and into July. Like, every month. 1/2
FOUND IT IN MY GMAIL
I… seem to have deleted the conference-length version of an older paper that could’ve been made into a special issue submission. Ohhhhh lord.
February 24, 2025 at 10:58 PM
FOUND IT IN MY GMAIL
I… seem to have deleted the conference-length version of an older paper that could’ve been made into a special issue submission. Ohhhhh lord.
February 24, 2025 at 10:56 PM
I… seem to have deleted the conference-length version of an older paper that could’ve been made into a special issue submission. Ohhhhh lord.
Bean salad and Phoebe break
February 24, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Bean salad and Phoebe break