Kelly Groat
@kellygroat.bsky.social
What I like (in no particular order): good food, funny stuff, all things cozy, my husband, my family, my dog, movies, music, books, sports, gardening, and nature. Ex-Texan living in the mountains of NE New Mexico. Gracefully aging Meemaw. 💙🌶️🏔️
It reminds me of the year America is also having, and it’s tiring, and emotional, but somehow we manage to continue to fight, and continue to see the good, and the humanity, and stay motivated to take each day on, one step at a time.
Focus on the good, and when you’re going through hell, keep going
Focus on the good, and when you’re going through hell, keep going
December 16, 2025 at 3:53 PM
It reminds me of the year America is also having, and it’s tiring, and emotional, but somehow we manage to continue to fight, and continue to see the good, and the humanity, and stay motivated to take each day on, one step at a time.
Focus on the good, and when you’re going through hell, keep going
Focus on the good, and when you’re going through hell, keep going
He’s been an absolute rock star through it all, battling a needle phobia that cripples him. We’re nearing the midway point of treatments, and the radiation is catching up to him. He’s tired, and it’s getting tough to keep weight on.
I see the good, and have lots of support, but I am so very tired.
I see the good, and have lots of support, but I am so very tired.
December 16, 2025 at 3:48 PM
He’s been an absolute rock star through it all, battling a needle phobia that cripples him. We’re nearing the midway point of treatments, and the radiation is catching up to him. He’s tired, and it’s getting tough to keep weight on.
I see the good, and have lots of support, but I am so very tired.
I see the good, and have lots of support, but I am so very tired.
Plans for care drawn up, diets planned, and lots of time in the car (4 - 6 hour round trips from our home to Albuquerque, and Santa Fe.
He’s pushing through 6.5 weeks of radiation, 6 weeks of chemo, 10 weeks of immunotherapy, and still has dental implant surgery, and rehab to look forward to….
He’s pushing through 6.5 weeks of radiation, 6 weeks of chemo, 10 weeks of immunotherapy, and still has dental implant surgery, and rehab to look forward to….
December 16, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Plans for care drawn up, diets planned, and lots of time in the car (4 - 6 hour round trips from our home to Albuquerque, and Santa Fe.
He’s pushing through 6.5 weeks of radiation, 6 weeks of chemo, 10 weeks of immunotherapy, and still has dental implant surgery, and rehab to look forward to….
He’s pushing through 6.5 weeks of radiation, 6 weeks of chemo, 10 weeks of immunotherapy, and still has dental implant surgery, and rehab to look forward to….
(Stage 4 squamous cell carcinoma/head and neck cancer). He’s had a 10.5 hour surgery to remove part of his jaw, reconstructive surgery to take donor bone/tissue to his jaw/mouth, 3 days in ICU, 8 days in the hospital, recovery at home for a month, doctors visits,
December 16, 2025 at 3:39 PM
(Stage 4 squamous cell carcinoma/head and neck cancer). He’s had a 10.5 hour surgery to remove part of his jaw, reconstructive surgery to take donor bone/tissue to his jaw/mouth, 3 days in ICU, 8 days in the hospital, recovery at home for a month, doctors visits,
Sitting in this hotel room in Santa Fe, thinking about the enormity of this year, and how life has been so much - more than what you’d ever believe you’d be able to handle, but handle it, you do.
It’s been a bit over 3 months since we learned of my husbands cancer. Since his diagnosis:
It’s been a bit over 3 months since we learned of my husbands cancer. Since his diagnosis:
December 16, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Sitting in this hotel room in Santa Fe, thinking about the enormity of this year, and how life has been so much - more than what you’d ever believe you’d be able to handle, but handle it, you do.
It’s been a bit over 3 months since we learned of my husbands cancer. Since his diagnosis:
It’s been a bit over 3 months since we learned of my husbands cancer. Since his diagnosis:
My favorite movie of all time. Norah Ephron’s words, and Rob Reiner’s direction were perfection. This Is Spinal Tap, and The Princess Bride round out my top 3.
I’m so tired of this year. Physically and mentally tired.
I’m so tired of this year. Physically and mentally tired.
December 15, 2025 at 5:26 AM
My favorite movie of all time. Norah Ephron’s words, and Rob Reiner’s direction were perfection. This Is Spinal Tap, and The Princess Bride round out my top 3.
I’m so tired of this year. Physically and mentally tired.
I’m so tired of this year. Physically and mentally tired.
When you’re 9 years old, and no longer sitting on Santa’s lap 😂
December 1, 2025 at 5:14 PM
When you’re 9 years old, and no longer sitting on Santa’s lap 😂
I feel you, elk, but I’m screaming on the inside. Happy Halloween 🎃
October 31, 2025 at 1:47 PM
I feel you, elk, but I’m screaming on the inside. Happy Halloween 🎃
RIP, D’Angelo - one of my favorite albums. #dangelo youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Brown Sugar - YouTube
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October 14, 2025 at 8:05 PM
RIP, D’Angelo - one of my favorite albums. #dangelo youtube.com/playlist?lis...
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NO KINGS Taos, NM · No Kings
**In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.**
Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Bo...
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October 14, 2025 at 2:40 AM
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Hi Bluesky friends, I’m asking for big big prayers, and good thoughts, to go out to this guy. My husband Dennis has stage 4 squamous cell cancer, and is having surgery tomorrow. We are traveling to ABQ today, and then we kick cancers ass. I’ve known him since I was 18, and he’s the best. 🙏🏻❤️
September 22, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Hi Bluesky friends, I’m asking for big big prayers, and good thoughts, to go out to this guy. My husband Dennis has stage 4 squamous cell cancer, and is having surgery tomorrow. We are traveling to ABQ today, and then we kick cancers ass. I’ve known him since I was 18, and he’s the best. 🙏🏻❤️
Hi Bluesky, I’m going to vent. I’m angry. I’m frustrated. I’m exhausted. My husband has stage 4 squamous cell cancer in his jaw, and he’s going to have his jaw removed, then 6 weeks of radiation, then intense reconstructive surgery. I’m scared, and I just want it all to go away. Please pray for
September 6, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Hi Bluesky, I’m going to vent. I’m angry. I’m frustrated. I’m exhausted. My husband has stage 4 squamous cell cancer in his jaw, and he’s going to have his jaw removed, then 6 weeks of radiation, then intense reconstructive surgery. I’m scared, and I just want it all to go away. Please pray for
Do you have all your ducks in a row?
I’m so lucky to live in a place filled with natural beauty. It helps in times of confusion, sadness, anxiety, etc. It helps keep perspective that we live in a big, beautiful world that needs our kindness. Love will always be greater than hate.
I’m so lucky to live in a place filled with natural beauty. It helps in times of confusion, sadness, anxiety, etc. It helps keep perspective that we live in a big, beautiful world that needs our kindness. Love will always be greater than hate.
August 8, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Do you have all your ducks in a row?
I’m so lucky to live in a place filled with natural beauty. It helps in times of confusion, sadness, anxiety, etc. It helps keep perspective that we live in a big, beautiful world that needs our kindness. Love will always be greater than hate.
I’m so lucky to live in a place filled with natural beauty. It helps in times of confusion, sadness, anxiety, etc. It helps keep perspective that we live in a big, beautiful world that needs our kindness. Love will always be greater than hate.
Absolutely shitty personal news this am. Asking for prayers to be lifted for my dearest husband. He’s been my life since I was 18 years old. Comforted knowing we aren’t alone. He can beat this just with his intellect and dark sense of humor. Also, it’s hard having to be positive all the time. Hope 🙏🏻
July 28, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Absolutely shitty personal news this am. Asking for prayers to be lifted for my dearest husband. He’s been my life since I was 18 years old. Comforted knowing we aren’t alone. He can beat this just with his intellect and dark sense of humor. Also, it’s hard having to be positive all the time. Hope 🙏🏻
I got a new haircut a few days ago (bangs! So gray!), and I saw myself in a mirror wearing reading glasses. I couldn’t *not* see myself, and think this really wasn’t the look I was going for… (party on, Garth) 😬🫤🎸
July 27, 2025 at 10:28 PM
I got a new haircut a few days ago (bangs! So gray!), and I saw myself in a mirror wearing reading glasses. I couldn’t *not* see myself, and think this really wasn’t the look I was going for… (party on, Garth) 😬🫤🎸
Y’all. 🙌🏻🤘🏻 youtube.com/watch?v=1ryx...
Spinal Tap II: The End Continues I Official Trailer
YouTube video by Spinal Tap
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July 25, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Y’all. 🙌🏻🤘🏻 youtube.com/watch?v=1ryx...
I worked in Comfort, Texas before moving to New Mexico. My heart goes out to all the people in the Hill Country. If you’d like to help out this beautiful community, here’s a place to go ~
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July 6, 2025 at 2:12 AM
I worked in Comfort, Texas before moving to New Mexico. My heart goes out to all the people in the Hill Country. If you’d like to help out this beautiful community, here’s a place to go ~
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We’re calling for a Florida boycott over the inhumane “Alligator Alcatraz” detention site. Cancel your family vacation and choose a different destination this summer.
July 5, 2025 at 1:20 PM
We’re calling for a Florida boycott over the inhumane “Alligator Alcatraz” detention site. Cancel your family vacation and choose a different destination this summer.
We lived in Boerne, TX for 7 years.
I worked in Comfort, TX for a local winery. I’ve seen this river flood before, but nothing like this. DOGE cuts will continue to be deadly,
I’m afraid.
Flash floods along Texas’ Guadalupe River have killed at least 24 people and left around 25 people missing.
I worked in Comfort, TX for a local winery. I’ve seen this river flood before, but nothing like this. DOGE cuts will continue to be deadly,
I’m afraid.
Flash floods along Texas’ Guadalupe River have killed at least 24 people and left around 25 people missing.
July 5, 2025 at 2:34 PM
We lived in Boerne, TX for 7 years.
I worked in Comfort, TX for a local winery. I’ve seen this river flood before, but nothing like this. DOGE cuts will continue to be deadly,
I’m afraid.
Flash floods along Texas’ Guadalupe River have killed at least 24 people and left around 25 people missing.
I worked in Comfort, TX for a local winery. I’ve seen this river flood before, but nothing like this. DOGE cuts will continue to be deadly,
I’m afraid.
Flash floods along Texas’ Guadalupe River have killed at least 24 people and left around 25 people missing.
There is something so beautiful about seeing your happy grandson visiting places you used to visit as a child. Oh, how my heart needs this bit of lovely right now. 🥹
July 3, 2025 at 12:39 AM
There is something so beautiful about seeing your happy grandson visiting places you used to visit as a child. Oh, how my heart needs this bit of lovely right now. 🥹
Make America Humane Again
My heart hurts every single day, and these are mentally untrainable times for those of us who are tender hearted. Let’s all make attempts to try to be a tiny light of hope in each others lives. Be kind to strangers - hold a door open, give a compliment etc 🙏🏻🫂❤️
My heart hurts every single day, and these are mentally untrainable times for those of us who are tender hearted. Let’s all make attempts to try to be a tiny light of hope in each others lives. Be kind to strangers - hold a door open, give a compliment etc 🙏🏻🫂❤️
June 20, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Make America Humane Again
My heart hurts every single day, and these are mentally untrainable times for those of us who are tender hearted. Let’s all make attempts to try to be a tiny light of hope in each others lives. Be kind to strangers - hold a door open, give a compliment etc 🙏🏻🫂❤️
My heart hurts every single day, and these are mentally untrainable times for those of us who are tender hearted. Let’s all make attempts to try to be a tiny light of hope in each others lives. Be kind to strangers - hold a door open, give a compliment etc 🙏🏻🫂❤️
He’s “weaving” again… 🤦🏻♀️
June 18, 2025 at 1:58 PM
He’s “weaving” again… 🤦🏻♀️
