Advocate of the Dead
@gbridgetb.bsky.social
Village solitary witch, works with the ancestors for fun and profit (genealogist level: expert/professional), library worker, cemetery obsessed, moon magic, crone era/GenX. Safe space.
I had 2 research appts yesterday. First with a woman my age that went from family history talk to the current state of political crisis, during which I said how $10000 would change my life. She told me, a stranger, that if she ever wins the lottery she’ll give me that. The empathy touched my heart.
January 25, 2025 at 11:02 PM
I had 2 research appts yesterday. First with a woman my age that went from family history talk to the current state of political crisis, during which I said how $10000 would change my life. She told me, a stranger, that if she ever wins the lottery she’ll give me that. The empathy touched my heart.
😵💫 What even was this week? It’s been chaotic, full of bizarre synchronicities, and happened quickly and also painfully slow. Goal for tonight is to be as cozy as possible.
January 17, 2025 at 11:53 PM
😵💫 What even was this week? It’s been chaotic, full of bizarre synchronicities, and happened quickly and also painfully slow. Goal for tonight is to be as cozy as possible.
Good morning from Missouri, where it is currently 11 degrees.
January 8, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Good morning from Missouri, where it is currently 11 degrees.
Hibernation mode activated.
January 8, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Hibernation mode activated.
Franklin and I visited a new monument at the county admin building today that lists several of my Revolutionary War ancestors. He acts like he can read, or maybe he actually can. 🤷♀️
December 8, 2024 at 8:34 PM
Franklin and I visited a new monument at the county admin building today that lists several of my Revolutionary War ancestors. He acts like he can read, or maybe he actually can. 🤷♀️
A regular library patron came in today and said he would prefer it if I covered the grey streak in my hair because he doesn’t think women look good like that. He’s 70+ years old. If I seem angry that’s what I’m thinking about.
#burnthepatriarchy
#burnthepatriarchy
December 6, 2024 at 1:55 AM
A regular library patron came in today and said he would prefer it if I covered the grey streak in my hair because he doesn’t think women look good like that. He’s 70+ years old. If I seem angry that’s what I’m thinking about.
#burnthepatriarchy
#burnthepatriarchy
An ancestral message in tonight’s card pull.
December 4, 2024 at 4:06 AM
An ancestral message in tonight’s card pull.
✅ mammogram & ultrasound
All done until next year! I’m considered high risk and so I nervously look at the images while waiting for the dr even though I don’t know what I’m looking at. 🙃 It’s a big relief when she gives me the all clear.
All done until next year! I’m considered high risk and so I nervously look at the images while waiting for the dr even though I don’t know what I’m looking at. 🙃 It’s a big relief when she gives me the all clear.
December 2, 2024 at 10:15 PM
✅ mammogram & ultrasound
All done until next year! I’m considered high risk and so I nervously look at the images while waiting for the dr even though I don’t know what I’m looking at. 🙃 It’s a big relief when she gives me the all clear.
All done until next year! I’m considered high risk and so I nervously look at the images while waiting for the dr even though I don’t know what I’m looking at. 🙃 It’s a big relief when she gives me the all clear.
Happy Sinner Sunday! 😆
As printed in the Washington Citizen newspaper (Missouri) in 1973 as part of a full-page ad for the First Assembly of God church. Roberta was set to change her witchy ways. More witchy music for the rest of us!
#witchsky #genealogy #sinnersunday
As printed in the Washington Citizen newspaper (Missouri) in 1973 as part of a full-page ad for the First Assembly of God church. Roberta was set to change her witchy ways. More witchy music for the rest of us!
#witchsky #genealogy #sinnersunday
December 1, 2024 at 8:44 PM
Happy Sinner Sunday! 😆
As printed in the Washington Citizen newspaper (Missouri) in 1973 as part of a full-page ad for the First Assembly of God church. Roberta was set to change her witchy ways. More witchy music for the rest of us!
#witchsky #genealogy #sinnersunday
As printed in the Washington Citizen newspaper (Missouri) in 1973 as part of a full-page ad for the First Assembly of God church. Roberta was set to change her witchy ways. More witchy music for the rest of us!
#witchsky #genealogy #sinnersunday
First snow of the season ❄️
Birds are stocked with fresh food and water, intentions are set with Scorpio New Moon snow water.
#witchsky #witchesofbluesky #snow
Birds are stocked with fresh food and water, intentions are set with Scorpio New Moon snow water.
#witchsky #witchesofbluesky #snow
November 30, 2024 at 4:20 PM
First snow of the season ❄️
Birds are stocked with fresh food and water, intentions are set with Scorpio New Moon snow water.
#witchsky #witchesofbluesky #snow
Birds are stocked with fresh food and water, intentions are set with Scorpio New Moon snow water.
#witchsky #witchesofbluesky #snow
Eleven years ago I visited the tomb of Marie Laveau and left her a runestone offering symbolizing spiritual journey and heritage. At the time, I was only dabbling in the practices of Vodou/hoodoo and had no idea how it would make a big impact on my path years later. I’m so thankful.
💜🖤💜 #witchsky
💜🖤💜 #witchsky
November 30, 2024 at 3:40 PM
Eleven years ago I visited the tomb of Marie Laveau and left her a runestone offering symbolizing spiritual journey and heritage. At the time, I was only dabbling in the practices of Vodou/hoodoo and had no idea how it would make a big impact on my path years later. I’m so thankful.
💜🖤💜 #witchsky
💜🖤💜 #witchsky
Is #Butterball here yet? Because I have a complaint. My turkey giblets bag is two livers and half a gizzard. I know I’m a low iron girlie and appreciate the boost but (cover your ears, vegans) the heart is my favorite part.
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November 28, 2024 at 9:08 PM
Is #Butterball here yet? Because I have a complaint. My turkey giblets bag is two livers and half a gizzard. I know I’m a low iron girlie and appreciate the boost but (cover your ears, vegans) the heart is my favorite part.
☹️
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Imagine being the reporter assigned to write this headline.
“Owner of sorcery business charged in stabbing after man found dead.”
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“Owner of sorcery business charged in stabbing after man found dead.”
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Owner of sorcery business charged in stabbing after man found dead during welfare check
Police said Bryan Lovering, who is listed in state business records as the owner of a self-proclaimed sorcery business, admitted to killing Robert Schmedake.
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November 28, 2024 at 2:37 PM
Imagine being the reporter assigned to write this headline.
“Owner of sorcery business charged in stabbing after man found dead.”
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“Owner of sorcery business charged in stabbing after man found dead.”
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Woke up to a power outage and a slight chill in the house. Power has been restored but this dog may not fully recover from the trauma.
November 28, 2024 at 2:32 PM
Woke up to a power outage and a slight chill in the house. Power has been restored but this dog may not fully recover from the trauma.
Where are my GenX ladies with disfunctional mother/daughter relationships at? Mine refuses to contact me by phone and relies totally on fb messages which I rarely check so that’s fun.
Sending big hugs and strong boundaries to you, especially if you’ll be seeing them for the holidays.
Sending big hugs and strong boundaries to you, especially if you’ll be seeing them for the holidays.
November 27, 2024 at 6:28 PM
Where are my GenX ladies with disfunctional mother/daughter relationships at? Mine refuses to contact me by phone and relies totally on fb messages which I rarely check so that’s fun.
Sending big hugs and strong boundaries to you, especially if you’ll be seeing them for the holidays.
Sending big hugs and strong boundaries to you, especially if you’ll be seeing them for the holidays.
Drop something blue from your gallery. (I searched the word “blue” in my photos and even though my whole house has blue decor this is the photo it chose. Close enough! 😄)
November 25, 2024 at 10:55 PM
Drop something blue from your gallery. (I searched the word “blue” in my photos and even though my whole house has blue decor this is the photo it chose. Close enough! 😄)
A controversial subject for some, but I clip my long haired dachshund several times a year. Otherwise he picks up every leaf, bug, and speck of dirt on our walks and gets too fluffy for his harness. But the neighbor dogs can tell Franklin’s mom cuts his hair. #dogsky #dogsofbluesky #dachshund
November 24, 2024 at 7:16 PM
A controversial subject for some, but I clip my long haired dachshund several times a year. Otherwise he picks up every leaf, bug, and speck of dirt on our walks and gets too fluffy for his harness. But the neighbor dogs can tell Franklin’s mom cuts his hair. #dogsky #dogsofbluesky #dachshund
Expecting a high of 66 and we’ve hardly dipped below freezing yet but the spring blooming bulbs are going in today. The cold will be here soon, even though it doesn’t feel like it.
November 24, 2024 at 4:17 PM
Expecting a high of 66 and we’ve hardly dipped below freezing yet but the spring blooming bulbs are going in today. The cold will be here soon, even though it doesn’t feel like it.
I tried to explain to this dog that my robe is not a blanket for him to burrow under but he obviously doesn’t believe me. The dachshund side eye leaves no words unspoken. #dogsky #dogsofbluesky #dachshund
November 24, 2024 at 2:32 PM
I tried to explain to this dog that my robe is not a blanket for him to burrow under but he obviously doesn’t believe me. The dachshund side eye leaves no words unspoken. #dogsky #dogsofbluesky #dachshund
I just finished reading Accidental Magic by @irisbeaglehole.bsky.social and this will be my winter reading series! It’s so cozy and fun, perfect for curling up with a blanket and cup of tea on a cold evening. #booksky
November 23, 2024 at 1:28 AM
I just finished reading Accidental Magic by @irisbeaglehole.bsky.social and this will be my winter reading series! It’s so cozy and fun, perfect for curling up with a blanket and cup of tea on a cold evening. #booksky
65 first graders toured the library today. One stop was to learn about the Genealogy Room. Afterwards, they colored strips of paper to add to our paper chain and this one is my favorite.
Rast in pees.
#librarysky #RIP
Rast in pees.
#librarysky #RIP
November 22, 2024 at 5:53 PM
65 first graders toured the library today. One stop was to learn about the Genealogy Room. Afterwards, they colored strips of paper to add to our paper chain and this one is my favorite.
Rast in pees.
#librarysky #RIP
Rast in pees.
#librarysky #RIP
My partner brought a carnivorous plant home for me today and I’m not sure what to do with it. Any plant people here have tips? I am an experienced plant keeper but new to this type. #plants #adviceplease
November 22, 2024 at 2:04 AM
My partner brought a carnivorous plant home for me today and I’m not sure what to do with it. Any plant people here have tips? I am an experienced plant keeper but new to this type. #plants #adviceplease
I knew the spine label printer was looking at me all wrong just as I clicked to print but I did it anyway and now I have to take a break before performing surgery on it. Why are these things so temperamental?🤦♀️ #librarysky
November 21, 2024 at 5:07 PM
I knew the spine label printer was looking at me all wrong just as I clicked to print but I did it anyway and now I have to take a break before performing surgery on it. Why are these things so temperamental?🤦♀️ #librarysky
Today’s animal spirit card pull. One of my favorites. 🐍
November 21, 2024 at 12:08 AM
Today’s animal spirit card pull. One of my favorites. 🐍