Emma Groff
LightNews LightNews
banner
gr33ngrl.bsky.social
Emma Groff
@gr33ngrl.bsky.social
1.3K followers 1.1K following 1.1K posts
Code weaver & plant dreamer 🌱 Herbalist nurturing roots, reciprocity, & futures 🌿 Keeper of bees & balance 🐝 Free Palestine 🍉. She/her

MarTech @rosemarygladstar.com @scienceandartofherbalism.com
Posts Replies Media Videos
gr33ngrl.bsky.social
So did anyone else catch this Freudian slip. Apparently, waste, fraud, and corruption is what they’re interested in doing.
July 31, 2025 at 2:08 AM
gr33ngrl.bsky.social
@bsky.app what is up with this? First, I have 0 interest in sports…in fact, I have negative interest in sports. Nor do I have interest in video games. But for the last few weeks, that is all I’m seeing in the Discover page. How do I get Bluesky to surface topics I have interest in?
A screenshot of a trending topics list on Bluesky. The header says “Your interests help us find what you like!” with a blue “Edit interests” button below it. The list includes: 1. Helldivers 2 – marked as “Hot” with 319 posts under Video Games. 2. Deandre Ayton – 681 posts in Sports, posted 19 hours ago. 3. Knicks – 605 posts in Sports, posted 23 hours ago. 4. Hakeem Jeffries – 17.9K posts in Politics, posted 99 hours ago. 5. Caturday – 16.9K posts, posted 118 hours ago. Each item includes small icons representing the topic. The background is dark, and the interface is sleek and modern.
July 3, 2025 at 5:37 PM
gr33ngrl.bsky.social
Ok, yes, but also…I grew up watching b&w movies (not because of age-my parents felt they were safer) so I have always held a deep fondness for Greer Garson as Lizzy.
A black-and-white still from the 1940 film Pride and Prejudice, featuring Elizabeth Bennet (Lizzy) and Mr. Darcy. Lizzy, dressed in an off-the-shoulder gown with a flowered headpiece, holds a decorative fan and gazes playfully at Darcy. Darcy, wearing a formal cravat, waistcoat, and medallion, looks back at her with a skeptical or amused expression.
April 27, 2025 at 5:17 PM
gr33ngrl.bsky.social
“Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts. There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature — the assurance that dawn comes after night, and spring after winter.”
—Rachel Carson, Silent Spring
April 19, 2025 at 4:11 PM
gr33ngrl.bsky.social
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers!
Day 18

#booksky #bookchallenge
The book cover of The Generosity of Plants: Shared Wisdom from the Community of Herb Lovers, gathered by Rosemary Gladstar. The cover features an intricate watercolor-style illustration of various ferns and botanical elements in shades of green, red, orange, and yellow. The title is in elegant dark green serif font, with the subtitle in a smaller, warm red italicized serif. The background has a textured, off-white paper effect, and the surrounding design includes pressed fern leaves.
March 7, 2025 at 5:34 PM
gr33ngrl.bsky.social
Here in rural PA, I’m beginning to see something interesting. Neighbors have begun to take down their trump flags and replace them with upside down US flags.

This begs the question, are we prepared for what happens when MAGA rage implodes? We need to be setting up paths NOW to build what we need.
An upside-down American flag with a distressed, crumpled texture. The colors are faded, and the fabric appears worn, symbolizing distress or turmoil.
March 1, 2025 at 7:14 PM
gr33ngrl.bsky.social
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers!
Day 17

#booksky #bookchallenge
The book cover of In the Garden of Beasts by Erik Larson. The cover features a dark background with gold lettering. At the top, “THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER” is written in gold, followed by a quote from Newsweek: “‘A stunning work of history.’” The title, “IN THE GARDEN OF BEASTS,” is in large gold letters, with a swastika symbol below it. The subtitle, “Love, Terror, and an American Family in Hitler’s Berlin,” appears in smaller gold letters. The author’s name, “ERIK LARSON,” is at the bottom. The background image is a night-time scene of Berlin during the Nazi era, featuring the Brandenburg Gate, illuminated streetlights, and Nazi banners.
March 1, 2025 at 2:33 AM
gr33ngrl.bsky.social
Who is the person sitting behind t?
In an ornate room featuring a marble fireplace, gold accents, and a red Marine Corps flag, President Donald Trump, identifiable by his fake blond hair and orange painted skin, sits in a yellow chair wearing a dark suit, white shirt, and red tie. To his right is a man with gray hair and a beard, dressed in a dark suit and blue tie, seated near a glass table with a silver decorative plate. The setting suggests a formal meeting with a serious atmosphere.
February 28, 2025 at 11:34 PM
gr33ngrl.bsky.social
I don’t know…I like to think I’m both in equal measures. 😅😂
A two-panel meme featuring characters from Anne of Green Gables. The top panel shows a young Anne Shirley with curly red hair, wearing a blue and white dress with a vest, standing outdoors in the sunlight, smiling. The text above reads, “When you thought you were going to grow up to be Anne…”. The bottom panel features Marilla Cuthbert, an older woman with her hair pulled back, wearing a high-collared blouse and an apron, sitting in a rustic kitchen, holding a teacup with a skeptical expression. The text below reads, “but you ended up becoming Marilla instead.”
February 25, 2025 at 3:50 AM
gr33ngrl.bsky.social
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers!
Day 16

#booksky #bookchallenge
The book cover of Devotions: The Selected Poems of Mary Oliver. The cover has a minimalist white background with the author’s name, “Mary Oliver,” in large, uppercase serif font at the top. Below, there is a black-and-white photograph of a small bird perched on an outstretched hand, while another hand holds a spoon, seemingly offering water to the bird. The title “Devotions” is centered beneath the photograph, followed by the subtitle “The Selected Poems of Mary Oliver” in a smaller font.
February 23, 2025 at 1:11 PM
gr33ngrl.bsky.social
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers!
Day 15

#booksky #bookchallenge
First edition book cover of Anne of Green Gables by L. M. Montgomery. The cover is a muted green with gold embossed lettering. At the center, there is a framed illustration of a young woman in profile with red hair styled in an updo. The frame has a dark brown, wood-like texture, contrasting with the soft pastel hues of the portrait. The design has an elegant, classic aesthetic.
February 22, 2025 at 8:19 PM
gr33ngrl.bsky.social
Dreaming of spring and happier days.

The Box Elder Maple (Acer negundo) is a deciduous tree native to North America. It provides shelter and habitat to many bird and butterfly species. Its extensive root system helps prevent soil erosion and regulate water levels.
A close-up of a Box Elder (Acer negundo) branch with fresh green leaves and dangling catkins, illuminated by sunlight. The catkins, which are slightly reddish and beige, hang gracefully from the branch, indicating early spring growth. The background consists of blurred green foliage and a bright blue sky, creating a soft, natural atmosphere.
February 21, 2025 at 5:37 PM
gr33ngrl.bsky.social
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers!
Day 14

#booksky #bookchallenge
The book cover of Caliban and the Witch: Women, the Body and Primitive Accumulation by Silvia Federici. The cover features a dark, purple-toned image of a woman in a flowing gown, dramatically pulling open the front of her dress. Her head is tilted back, and her expression appears intense or anguished. The title and author’s name are displayed in white serif font against the textured, aged background.
February 21, 2025 at 1:53 PM
gr33ngrl.bsky.social
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers!
Day 13

#booksky #bookchallenge
The book cover of Active Hope: How to Face the Mess We’re in without Going Crazy by Joanna Macy & Chris Johnstone. The background features an orange-hued sunset over distant mountains and a body of water. A silhouetted bird, possibly a goose, is in flight across the sky. The title is in large white letters, with the subtitle in smaller italicized white text. A quote from Naomi Klein is at the top of the cover.
February 20, 2025 at 1:48 PM
gr33ngrl.bsky.social
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers!
Day 12

#booksky #bookchallenge
Book cover of The Fifth Sacred Thing by Starhawk. The image features a figure standing on a hilltop overlooking a vast, lush valley with winding rivers under a dramatic sunset sky. The person’s hair blows in the wind as they hold a staff, gazing toward the radiant sun. The title is in bold, elegant letters at the top, with the author’s name at the bottom, noting her other works, The Spiral Dance and Dreaming the Dark. Endorsements from Marion Zimmer Bradley and the Los Angeles Times are also displayed.
February 19, 2025 at 1:58 PM
gr33ngrl.bsky.social
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers!
Day 11

#booksky #bookchallenge
Book cover of “Healing the Heart of Democracy” by Parker J. Palmer. The cover features a background of a sunset with deep orange, red, and purple hues reflecting over a calm body of water. The title is displayed in large white serif font, with “HEALING” and “HEART” emphasized in uppercase. Below, the subtitle reads: “The Courage to Create a Politics Worthy of the Human Spirit.” A yellow banner at the bottom notes that this is an Updated Edition with a study guide and author videos.
February 18, 2025 at 2:06 PM
gr33ngrl.bsky.social
Is it possible that our air travel is being sabotaged for some reason? What the heck is going on?
Alt Text: A screenshot of a Facebook post from the “Lancaster County News” page, posted by Mel Grill, an admin. The post reports a 5th alarm fire at SPS Technologies, located at 301 Highland Avenue, Montgomery, PA. The three-story building is experiencing a heavy fire with multiple explosions. A Large Diameter Hose Strike Team has been dispatched, and 60 trapped individuals were rescued. The fire is spreading to multiple buildings, and HAZMAT teams have responded as flames have reached a chemical building. The fire has been burning for over an hour and remains intense. Firefighters are evacuating via the Charlie side, and a boat task force is heading to the scene. Residents within a one-mile radius are urged to shelter in place. The post provides background on SPS Technologies, stating it is a supplier of aerospace fasteners and fittings, founded in Jenkintown in 1903. The post ends with a serious update: Cyanide tanks are fully involved in the fire. Below the text, there is an image of a building engulfed in flames, with intense orange and yellow fire spreading across the structure. Screenshot of a Google search result for “What does SPS Technologies do?” The result states that SPS Technologies Santa Ana designs, tests, and manufactures nuts, bolts, screws, fasteners, channels, and forgings for commercial and military aerospace applications. The website link displayed is “https://www.pccfasteners.com,” with the result title “SPS Tech - Santa Ana - PCC Fasteners.” The key information is highlighted in blue.
February 18, 2025 at 6:38 AM
gr33ngrl.bsky.social
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers!
Day 10

#booksky #bookchallenge
The cover of the book Are Your Lights On? How to Figure Out What the Problem REALLY Is by Donald C. Gause and Gerald M. Weinberg. The background is bright yellow, with the title in large, bold, uppercase blue letters. “ARE YOUR LIGHTS ON?” is the most prominent text, with “How to Figure Out What the Problem REALLY Is” in smaller font below, partially underlined in white. The authors’ names appear in blue at the bottom. A small publisher’s logo is centered near the bottom edge.
February 17, 2025 at 11:12 PM
gr33ngrl.bsky.social
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers!
Day 9

#booksky #bookchallenge
Book cover of “Thinking in Systems: A Primer” by Donella H. Meadows, edited by Diana Wright. The cover features a large, colorful, coiled plastic spring (similar to a Slinky) in shades of red, orange, yellow, green, and blue. The spring is partially expanded, creating an interwoven, looping structure that casts soft shadows on the white background. The title and author’s name are displayed in a clean, minimalist font above the image.
February 16, 2025 at 2:38 PM
gr33ngrl.bsky.social
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers!
Day 8

#booksky #bookchallenge
The book cover of The Hundred Years’ War on Palestine by Rashid Khalidi. The cover has a light blue background with the title in bold black and red text. Below the title, the subtitle reads, “A History of Settler Colonialism and Resistance, 1917–2017.” The author’s name appears in large red font, with a note below stating “Author of Palestinian Identity.” The top of the cover features “New York Times Bestseller” in small black text. At the bottom, there is an image of a building in a desert landscape.
February 15, 2025 at 2:09 PM
gr33ngrl.bsky.social
So weird.
A framed copy of the New York Post front page from August 25, 2023, hangs on a dark blue wall in an ornate gold frame. The newspaper cover features the mugshot of Donald Trump from his arrest on charges related to attempting to overturn the 2020 Georgia election. In the foreground, a woman with short silver hair is partially visible, looking downward. The image has an ABC News watermark in the top right corner.
February 14, 2025 at 5:47 PM
gr33ngrl.bsky.social
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers!
Day 7

#booksky #bookchallenge
The cover of Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl features four black-and-white photographs of Anne Frank arranged in a grid. She is wearing a light-colored blouse with decorative embroidery, smiling or looking thoughtfully in each image. The book’s title appears in large white text on a red background, with a subtitle in smaller white letters: The Diary of a Young Girl. Below, a note in white text states, “With an introduction by Eleanor Roosevelt.”
February 14, 2025 at 1:38 PM
gr33ngrl.bsky.social
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers!
Day 6

#booksky #bookchallenge
A red cloth-bound book cover of Anarchism and Other Essays by Emma Goldman. The title is printed in black capital letters, with “ANARCHISM” larger at the top, followed by “AND OTHER ESSAYS.” Below, the author’s name, “EMMA GOLDMAN,” is centered in black. A thin black rectangular border frames the text. “THIRD EDITION” is printed in the bottom right corner. The spine shows signs of wear, with fraying at the edges.
February 13, 2025 at 1:40 PM
gr33ngrl.bsky.social
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers!
Day 5

#booksky #bookchallenge
The cover of the book The Chalice & The Blade: Our History, Our Future by Riane Eisler. The background is black with red sections at the top and bottom. The title is in bold, gold and white letters, and the author’s name is in white text on a red background at the bottom. In the center, there is an image of an ancient, abstract female figurine with a cross-like shape, possibly representing a goddess figure. A gold seal on the right side indicates it is a New York Times bestseller. A quote at the bottom states, “The most important book since Darwin’s Origin of Species.” —Ashley Montagu.
February 12, 2025 at 3:54 PM
gr33ngrl.bsky.social
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers!
Day 4

#booksky #bookchallenge
The cover of the book Herbal Healing for Women by Rosemary Gladstar. The cover has a pink border with a green botanical illustration in the background. The title is in large, bold, green and red letters on a yellow background. A quote at the top reads: “The most complete women’s herbal guide I have ever read.”—Dr. Earl Mindell. Below the title, the subtitle states: Simple Home Remedies for Women of All Ages. The text lists topics covered in the book, including menstruation, menopause, teenage acne, PMS, morning sickness, hot flashes, and yeast infections. At the bottom, there is a photograph of Rosemary Gladstar smiling next to an echinacea flower. Her name is displayed in a pink box below the photograph.
February 11, 2025 at 1:01 PM