Mairi Cowan
@historianmairi.bsky.social
Historian at the University of Toronto. Studies medieval Europe, early modern North America, and contemporary pedagogy. Also cooks, knits, and sings.
Author of https://www.mqup.ca/possession-of-barbe-hallay--the-products-9780228014041.php
Author of https://www.mqup.ca/possession-of-barbe-hallay--the-products-9780228014041.php
You are being Very Brave, and I am glad that you are taking steps to stay in the world. I know of no vitamin, but in the balancing of humours (to put this into a different medical historical context), November is difficult. It's ok not to read three books each week and bake bread on Sundays.
November 23, 2025 at 5:05 PM
You are being Very Brave, and I am glad that you are taking steps to stay in the world. I know of no vitamin, but in the balancing of humours (to put this into a different medical historical context), November is difficult. It's ok not to read three books each week and bake bread on Sundays.
That's what I thought too! Maybe it's from her private stash
November 7, 2025 at 3:50 AM
That's what I thought too! Maybe it's from her private stash
Excellent way to think of it!! Thank you
October 19, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Excellent way to think of it!! Thank you
Got COVID + flu shots today. Sometimes my immune system lets them slip through unobtrusively, and sometimes it's all BAM! POW! We'll see tomorrow which it is this time.
October 19, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Got COVID + flu shots today. Sometimes my immune system lets them slip through unobtrusively, and sometimes it's all BAM! POW! We'll see tomorrow which it is this time.
With thanks also to @keithsgrant.bsky.social for running the series
September 24, 2025 at 11:23 PM
With thanks also to @keithsgrant.bsky.social for running the series
Ah - a job well done! Thank you for teaching with it and also for letting me know!!
September 24, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Ah - a job well done! Thank you for teaching with it and also for letting me know!!
The best week!!!
September 23, 2025 at 2:48 PM
The best week!!!