Dr. Bridget María Chesterton
@bridgetparaguay.bsky.social
Historian of Paraguay and Argentina in the 20th century. Mom to Esperanza. Dog mom to Boldo. Loves Mid Century Modern architecture and style. New book coming soon - hopefully- Hotel Guaraní: The Brazilianization of Paraguay in the Stroessner Era.
First snow of the season in Western New York!!!
November 9, 2025 at 8:36 PM
First snow of the season in Western New York!!!
Arrived in mailbox today!!! Congratulations to Mike Huner on his long awaited book.
October 28, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Arrived in mailbox today!!! Congratulations to Mike Huner on his long awaited book.
It’s a long story, but as a severe asthmatic (non-eosinophilic) I stand with the Paraguayan protesters against the regime.
October 1, 2025 at 12:29 AM
It’s a long story, but as a severe asthmatic (non-eosinophilic) I stand with the Paraguayan protesters against the regime.
As a historian I have collected recipes from Paraguay and published a lot on food and cooking there, but I had never done the same for my own family! I’m currently correcting that oversight. My mom making empanadas.
August 15, 2025 at 10:36 PM
As a historian I have collected recipes from Paraguay and published a lot on food and cooking there, but I had never done the same for my own family! I’m currently correcting that oversight. My mom making empanadas.
Instead of preparing for the academic year ahead, I have been painting. My sister is my supplier of paint: gapkapaints.com. They are iridescent in color so they don’t show well in the photo. But I think I might give up this academic thing for full time painting.
August 6, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Instead of preparing for the academic year ahead, I have been painting. My sister is my supplier of paint: gapkapaints.com. They are iridescent in color so they don’t show well in the photo. But I think I might give up this academic thing for full time painting.
My first peony.
June 5, 2025 at 11:45 PM
My first peony.
Today Marilin Rehnfeldt passed. A brilliant Paraguayan Anthropologist she exemplified generosity and was a great supporter of all academic efforts on Paraguayan history and anthropology. She was a big supporter of my own research and will be terribly missed. QDEP
April 14, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Today Marilin Rehnfeldt passed. A brilliant Paraguayan Anthropologist she exemplified generosity and was a great supporter of all academic efforts on Paraguayan history and anthropology. She was a big supporter of my own research and will be terribly missed. QDEP
I’m on Spring Break! Let the writing begin. I’m so excited to make progress on the book.
March 21, 2025 at 1:25 PM
I’m on Spring Break! Let the writing begin. I’m so excited to make progress on the book.
A little plug for Joel Horowitz new book on fútbol and Buenos Aires. Excellent work, highly recommended!
March 17, 2025 at 8:24 PM
A little plug for Joel Horowitz new book on fútbol and Buenos Aires. Excellent work, highly recommended!
How to make Paraguayan Tereré. From Raquel Livieres de Antecona's 1931 cookbook. Enjoy everyone!
March 13, 2025 at 10:57 PM
How to make Paraguayan Tereré. From Raquel Livieres de Antecona's 1931 cookbook. Enjoy everyone!
Para @mapicone.bsky.social. Jajajaja… terma Patagónico y tu libro en Buffalo, New York.
March 11, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Para @mapicone.bsky.social. Jajajaja… terma Patagónico y tu libro en Buffalo, New York.
A box arrived with copies of my book from Paraguay!!!!so exciting to see in print. If you want one it’s 10 dollars a copy. Let me know!
February 28, 2025 at 1:16 PM
A box arrived with copies of my book from Paraguay!!!!so exciting to see in print. If you want one it’s 10 dollars a copy. Let me know!
History of US I West Chester University, Spring 1993. Syllabus. Yes, it is exactly one page.
February 17, 2025 at 5:11 PM
History of US I West Chester University, Spring 1993. Syllabus. Yes, it is exactly one page.
For my car bc I can’t afford to replace it. Thank you @meetmeinthemorning.bsky.social
February 10, 2025 at 6:02 PM
For my car bc I can’t afford to replace it. Thank you @meetmeinthemorning.bsky.social
Amazing read.
December 20, 2024 at 11:19 PM
Amazing read.
Presentation of my book in Paraguay. Very exciting.
December 13, 2024 at 1:03 AM
Presentation of my book in Paraguay. Very exciting.
I am not sure how I did historical research in Paraguay before WhatsApp.
December 9, 2024 at 3:37 PM
I am not sure how I did historical research in Paraguay before WhatsApp.
Big bus: little kid; western New York.
December 5, 2024 at 2:07 PM
Big bus: little kid; western New York.
Todxs invitadxs. Estaré virtualmente! Un honor enorme.
December 2, 2024 at 2:51 PM
Todxs invitadxs. Estaré virtualmente! Un honor enorme.
Stealing an idea from @carlyschuster.bsky.social I got stickers made up for conferences. This is a brilliant book idea! This one is stuck to my computer. I’m in bed writing with pneumonia, sucks. @upittpress.bsky.social
December 1, 2024 at 4:45 PM
Stealing an idea from @carlyschuster.bsky.social I got stickers made up for conferences. This is a brilliant book idea! This one is stuck to my computer. I’m in bed writing with pneumonia, sucks. @upittpress.bsky.social
This book also was mind blowing. Transnational in perspective and carries the reader all over the globe. Well told narrative.
November 19, 2024 at 3:24 AM
This book also was mind blowing. Transnational in perspective and carries the reader all over the globe. Well told narrative.
This is an amazingly well researched and detailed text on a commodity we all think we understand. Amazingly well researched. Great use of images!
November 19, 2024 at 3:19 AM
This is an amazingly well researched and detailed text on a commodity we all think we understand. Amazingly well researched. Great use of images!
My new book on Paraguayan cookbook So much fun to write and research.
November 16, 2024 at 6:00 PM
My new book on Paraguayan cookbook So much fun to write and research.
I just finished a Paraguayan cookbook in Spanish. It will be my first book length project in Spanish. I am super excited about it. It was a real joy to write and research.
November 16, 2024 at 5:56 PM
I just finished a Paraguayan cookbook in Spanish. It will be my first book length project in Spanish. I am super excited about it. It was a real joy to write and research.
My Boldo is a bad dog too, but she’s sweet. I totally understand your Kipp.
November 13, 2024 at 11:22 PM
My Boldo is a bad dog too, but she’s sweet. I totally understand your Kipp.