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Advocate of the Dead

@gbridgetb.bsky.social
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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.

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Advocate of the Dead @gbridgetb.bsky.social · 24/08/2025
I told my partner that Rozalski is one of my favorite artists early in our relationship, and so he went a bit overboard and bought seven of his prints. They still hang allll over our bedroom walls 😅
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Advocate of the Dead @gbridgetb.bsky.social · 25/01/2025
Second appointment was a 90+ yr old man whose life history I’m cataloging. As I flipped through a folder of his stock market notes, he told me his current net worth is six million dollars and then sort of laughed to say that should get him through the rest of his life. The stark contrast, y’all.
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Advocate of the Dead @gbridgetb.bsky.social · 25/01/2025
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.
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Advocate of the Dead @gbridgetb.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
😵‍💫 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.
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Advocate of the Dead @gbridgetb.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
Good morning from Missouri, where it is currently 11 degrees.
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Advocate of the Dead @gbridgetb.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
Hibernation mode activated.
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Advocate of the Dead @gbridgetb.bsky.social · 08/12/2024
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. 🤷‍♀️
Floofy little dog reading a monument that lists the names of Revolutionary War veterans who are buried in Jefferson County Missouri.
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Advocate of the Dead @gbridgetb.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
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
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Advocate of the Dead @gbridgetb.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
An ancestral message in tonight’s card pull.
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Advocate of the Dead @gbridgetb.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
✅ 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.
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Advocate of the Dead @gbridgetb.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
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
Newspaper clipping text "I am thankful to Jesus for showing me that some of the records that I was listening to, such as "Witchey Woman," were not pleasing to Him. Since I am trying to be a Missionette for Jesus, I laid this record upon the altar and decided it would be better to listen to music that would be about Jesus."
(signed) Roberta Reeves.
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Advocate of the Dead @gbridgetb.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
Oh yes, winter has arrived here! This is the first snow of the season. Last week it was nearly 70!
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Advocate of the Dead @gbridgetb.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
When I go into work at the library sleepy from staying up too late reading ebooks I bought online 😅
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Advocate of the Dead @gbridgetb.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
Digital content is certainly going to keep growing, especially as the technology to digitize becomes more accessible. But there are many people who don’t have the means to access it, & rely on physical materials. My library system covers a lot of rural area so I see firsthand how vital that is.
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Advocate of the Dead @gbridgetb.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
Good morning! Happy New Moon! ✨
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Advocate of the Dead @gbridgetb.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
Speaking as a library worker, we use our fax machine for the public quite a lot. So for libraries they are still great.
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Advocate of the Dead @gbridgetb.bsky.social · 30/11/2024
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
A light snow falls on a bird seed and water station that is attached to a deck railing with bare trees in the distance. A hand holding a small glass jar packed with snow with a clear quartz on top.
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Advocate of the Dead @gbridgetb.bsky.social · 30/11/2024
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
Woman in sunglasses standing with her hand on the tomb of Marie Laveau.
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Advocate of the Dead @gbridgetb.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
That looks so good!
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Advocate of the Dead @gbridgetb.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
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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Advocate of the Dead @gbridgetb.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
My tummy will hate me so much in 7 hours.
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Advocate of the Dead @gbridgetb.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
Imagine being the reporter assigned to write this headline. “Owner of sorcery business charged in stabbing after man found dead.” www.ksdk.com/mobile/artic...
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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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Advocate of the Dead @gbridgetb.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
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.
Dog nose sticking out of a blue fuzzy blanket.
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Advocate of the Dead @gbridgetb.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
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.
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Advocate of the Dead @gbridgetb.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
Good morning from #Missouri, Bluesky friends. 🌙 ✨
Early morning blue sky sunrise, bare trees silhouetted with a crescent moon.
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Advocate of the Dead @gbridgetb.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
Thank you and back atcha 💜
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Advocate of the Dead @gbridgetb.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
Beautiful!! Botanical Garden?
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Advocate of the Dead @gbridgetb.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
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! 😄)
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Advocate of the Dead @gbridgetb.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
Celebrate the wins! They are all big deals. Congratulations! 🎉
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Advocate of the Dead @gbridgetb.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
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
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Advocate of the Dead @gbridgetb.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
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.
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Advocate of the Dead @gbridgetb.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
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
Gray faced red dachshund side eyes the camera in a suspicious manner.
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Advocate of the Dead @gbridgetb.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
People can be so vile. I’m sorry they are doing this to you! Bluesky seems to be responsive with these situations but that’s not much help if they are copying your posts onto another platform.
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Advocate of the Dead @gbridgetb.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
Sleepy Sunday indeed. Good morning!
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Advocate of the Dead @gbridgetb.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
It’s so good! I finally upgraded my boat to get through rocks and found a new spirit, so it was tough to quit at that point.
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Advocate of the Dead @gbridgetb.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
Good morning! I’m awake later than usual after staying up late playing Spiritfarer for hours. It’s my favorite cozy comfort game.
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Advocate of the Dead @gbridgetb.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
Grandpa by The Judds. It’s a nostalgia hit for me, remember hearing it a lot as a child.
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Advocate of the Dead @gbridgetb.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
I’m a public library worker in Missouri. It’s been hard, y’all. 😭
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Advocate of the Dead @gbridgetb.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
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
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Advocate of the Dead @gbridgetb.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
Also he’s not actually writing the books. 👎
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Advocate of the Dead @gbridgetb.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
I was thinking your library must be awful stingy! Haha
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Advocate of the Dead @gbridgetb.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
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
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Advocate of the Dead @gbridgetb.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
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
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Advocate of the Dead @gbridgetb.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
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
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Advocate of the Dead @gbridgetb.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
Today’s animal spirit card pull. One of my favorites. 🐍
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Advocate of the Dead @gbridgetb.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
Ooh thank you! That looks like a fun read.
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Advocate of the Dead @gbridgetb.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
Have you read The Echo of Old Books? I became a Barbara Davis fan over the summer.
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Advocate of the Dead @gbridgetb.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
Today I learned that Ethiopia’s calendar, called Ge’ez, is seven years behind the Gregorian calendar. I’m too deeply entrenched in my existential dread to dive into this further.
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Order of the Good Death @ordergooddeath.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
me in my echo chamber
meme featuring art of a medieval manuscript skeleton holding an hourglass meme featuring art of a medieval manuscript skeleton hat appears to be smilingmeme featuring art of a medieval manuscript skeleton that appears to have fairy wings and is holding a wand meme featuring art of three medieval manuscript skeletons
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Jen @ladyjenpool.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
I don't know who needs a smile but the official Santa Tracker began with a misprinted phone number in a newspaper ad and a colonel at NORAD with a good sense of humor www.npr.org/2014/12/19/3...
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