Judith DeGroat
@jdegroat.bsky.social
historian, modern France, gender, loves goldens, cats, knitting, gardening, & justice. she/her. trans rights are human rights.
Ode to chores left undone.
November 9, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Ode to chores left undone.
Last of the summer CSA. Despite lack of rain, a very productive year. Grateful.
November 7, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Last of the summer CSA. Despite lack of rain, a very productive year. Grateful.
I am grateful to be able to vote and also so disappointed at the huge number of uncontested races in my county - yes, Stefanie's domaine but come on, Dems, try harder. Tbc, I am not qualified to run for DA or the others.
November 2, 2025 at 4:22 PM
I am grateful to be able to vote and also so disappointed at the huge number of uncontested races in my county - yes, Stefanie's domaine but come on, Dems, try harder. Tbc, I am not qualified to run for DA or the others.
Happy National Black Cat Day from Myna.
October 27, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Happy National Black Cat Day from Myna.
Sunday am after what looks like a rather rough night.
October 12, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Sunday am after what looks like a rather rough night.
The woman who cuts my hair not only does a great job, she has a way of capturing this moment in history. 💜
October 7, 2025 at 6:57 PM
The woman who cuts my hair not only does a great job, she has a way of capturing this moment in history. 💜
Covid booster, many thanks. Shove it, #wormbrain.
September 11, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Covid booster, many thanks. Shove it, #wormbrain.
Thanks to the farm share, we sing the seasonal hymn,
"It's the most wonderful time of the year," while mourning the world the fascists are trying make. Keep fighting!
"It's the most wonderful time of the year," while mourning the world the fascists are trying make. Keep fighting!
September 5, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Thanks to the farm share, we sing the seasonal hymn,
"It's the most wonderful time of the year," while mourning the world the fascists are trying make. Keep fighting!
"It's the most wonderful time of the year," while mourning the world the fascists are trying make. Keep fighting!
Lovely tribute. Brevard, NC
August 16, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Lovely tribute. Brevard, NC
Things get steep in the Blue Ridge.
August 12, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Things get steep in the Blue Ridge.
Shenandoah County, getting blue-ridgey.
August 11, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Shenandoah County, getting blue-ridgey.
Railroad bridge crossing the mighty Susquehanna! (& too much concrete.)
August 11, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Railroad bridge crossing the mighty Susquehanna! (& too much concrete.)
Went blueberry picking at friends' farm. Some freezing but mostly good eating planned today & tomorrow &
August 1, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Went blueberry picking at friends' farm. Some freezing but mostly good eating planned today & tomorrow &
Guillotine earrings make a timely fashion accessory this season. Thanks to @rebeccapscales.bsky.social
July 26, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Guillotine earrings make a timely fashion accessory this season. Thanks to @rebeccapscales.bsky.social
Slow to unpack. Tea & more books still buried but some presents to self & from others emerging.
July 22, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Slow to unpack. Tea & more books still buried but some presents to self & from others emerging.
Exhausted after the boisterous greeting? Lily the Destroyer & Arlo the Anxious gave me a warm welcome home. Very good to be back.
July 21, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Exhausted after the boisterous greeting? Lily the Destroyer & Arlo the Anxious gave me a warm welcome home. Very good to be back.
À la prochaine, Paris. It has been a wonderful visit.
July 21, 2025 at 5:50 AM
À la prochaine, Paris. It has been a wonderful visit.
Leaving Rouen after a lovely visit with old friends, with a full heart, encouragement, & gifts of books & scarves. 💜
July 15, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Leaving Rouen after a lovely visit with old friends, with a full heart, encouragement, & gifts of books & scarves. 💜
Une pause après le travail à la bibliothèque.
July 8, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Une pause après le travail à la bibliothèque.
Just arrived in Paris, went to the market, reviving a bit, then back to the promenade. Wishing I could share the bells tolling. So fortunate.
July 6, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Just arrived in Paris, went to the market, reviving a bit, then back to the promenade. Wishing I could share the bells tolling. So fortunate.
Immediate & very temporary response to disaster.
July 1, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Immediate & very temporary response to disaster.
Icelandic poppy with multicolor flowers blooming in a messy garden bed. Sending best wishes to you & thanks for all you do.
June 24, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Icelandic poppy with multicolor flowers blooming in a messy garden bed. Sending best wishes to you & thanks for all you do.
It will be the hardest part of my upcoming trip, missing these goofballs.
June 19, 2025 at 1:24 AM
It will be the hardest part of my upcoming trip, missing these goofballs.
One of many great signs
June 14, 2025 at 3:05 PM
One of many great signs
