Clara Parkes
@claraparkes.bsky.social
Just like that, there’s a chill in the air. The field has faded, the hermit thrushes are gone, and the hummingbirds are draining the feeders fast in preparation for their own journey. Our friend summer has turned a corner.
August 20, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Just like that, there’s a chill in the air. The field has faded, the hermit thrushes are gone, and the hummingbirds are draining the feeders fast in preparation for their own journey. Our friend summer has turned a corner.
There’s something humbling and sacred about seeing trampled plants where a deer gave birth to her fawn and left it, safely hidden, while she went foraging for food and distracting potential predators. The milkweed is already bouncing back, ready for its role as monarch nursery. Nature, I tell ya.
August 6, 2025 at 12:19 PM
There’s something humbling and sacred about seeing trampled plants where a deer gave birth to her fawn and left it, safely hidden, while she went foraging for food and distracting potential predators. The milkweed is already bouncing back, ready for its role as monarch nursery. Nature, I tell ya.
And now for the big reveal most of you already guessed: I'm in Knit Stars Season 10! Come to Maine and escape into the magic of swatch therapy with me. Oh, and there'll be cake. Here's my affiliate link for all the details: knitstars.com/masterclass/...
April 13, 2025 at 5:22 PM
And now for the big reveal most of you already guessed: I'm in Knit Stars Season 10! Come to Maine and escape into the magic of swatch therapy with me. Oh, and there'll be cake. Here's my affiliate link for all the details: knitstars.com/masterclass/...
Last fall, I got an email that sparked an idea that has given me so much grounding and comfort and creative joy. I had no idea how much we’d be needing that now. On April 13, I finally get to talk about it. I’ll have all the details in my secret newsletter (link in profile) if you’re interested.
April 10, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Last fall, I got an email that sparked an idea that has given me so much grounding and comfort and creative joy. I had no idea how much we’d be needing that now. On April 13, I finally get to talk about it. I’ll have all the details in my secret newsletter (link in profile) if you’re interested.
Good morning! Anyone feel like taking a walk today?
April 5, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Good morning! Anyone feel like taking a walk today?
Reposted by Clara Parkes
“The 5 things Pete Hegseth did last week”
- Shared classified attack plans on an unsecured commercial chat application.
- Denied doing it.
- Denied the plans were classified.
- Denied the plans were plans.
- Attacked the journalist who proved he was lying.
- Shared classified attack plans on an unsecured commercial chat application.
- Denied doing it.
- Denied the plans were classified.
- Denied the plans were plans.
- Attacked the journalist who proved he was lying.
March 27, 2025 at 12:34 PM
“The 5 things Pete Hegseth did last week”
- Shared classified attack plans on an unsecured commercial chat application.
- Denied doing it.
- Denied the plans were classified.
- Denied the plans were plans.
- Attacked the journalist who proved he was lying.
- Shared classified attack plans on an unsecured commercial chat application.
- Denied doing it.
- Denied the plans were classified.
- Denied the plans were plans.
- Attacked the journalist who proved he was lying.
You know it’s bad when you’re vastly more qualified than any of the actual cabinet members.
March 27, 2025 at 1:24 PM
You know it’s bad when you’re vastly more qualified than any of the actual cabinet members.
Reposted by Clara Parkes
AOC & Bernie Sanders spoke to 86,000 people over three days in Arizona, Nevada & Colorado. Millions tuned in online.
Bernie: “If you think Trump and his friends are not watching this, you’re mistaken.”
#FightOligarchy
Bernie: “If you think Trump and his friends are not watching this, you’re mistaken.”
#FightOligarchy
March 23, 2025 at 4:27 PM
AOC & Bernie Sanders spoke to 86,000 people over three days in Arizona, Nevada & Colorado. Millions tuned in online.
Bernie: “If you think Trump and his friends are not watching this, you’re mistaken.”
#FightOligarchy
Bernie: “If you think Trump and his friends are not watching this, you’re mistaken.”
#FightOligarchy
Since our legacy media isn’t doing a sufficient job of conveying just how big the resistance is, here’s a clip of what people were doing yesterday in New Jersey.
HUGE protest against Elon Musk & Tesla in Cherry Hill, New Jersey on Saturday.
For those who say protest doesn’t work, Tesla stock is plummeting, Tesla sales are crashing and many Tesla owners can’t offload their cars quick enough.
#TeslaTakedown
(🎥 Danned If You Do, via TikTok)
For those who say protest doesn’t work, Tesla stock is plummeting, Tesla sales are crashing and many Tesla owners can’t offload their cars quick enough.
#TeslaTakedown
(🎥 Danned If You Do, via TikTok)
March 23, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Since our legacy media isn’t doing a sufficient job of conveying just how big the resistance is, here’s a clip of what people were doing yesterday in New Jersey.
I feel another swatch coming on…
March 12, 2025 at 2:48 PM
I feel another swatch coming on…
I feel a swatch coming on.
March 2, 2025 at 4:25 PM
I feel a swatch coming on.
If one wants to finish consuming all one’s remaining butter and jam, one must procure a proper vessel.
February 18, 2025 at 4:27 PM
If one wants to finish consuming all one’s remaining butter and jam, one must procure a proper vessel.
This very good boy wants you to know that the world is still a dumpster fire but red is his favorite color and if you have any snacks he’d like them please, thank you.
February 18, 2025 at 3:23 AM
This very good boy wants you to know that the world is still a dumpster fire but red is his favorite color and if you have any snacks he’d like them please, thank you.
The world is an absolute dumpster fire right now. I take comfort in knowing that somewhere in Paris there’s a woman feeling quite chuffed that she managed to get this chair home safe and sound. Long may she ride and reign.
February 12, 2025 at 7:32 AM
The world is an absolute dumpster fire right now. I take comfort in knowing that somewhere in Paris there’s a woman feeling quite chuffed that she managed to get this chair home safe and sound. Long may she ride and reign.
Scenes from a Sunday walk along the Marne, whose waters are beginning to recede after last week’s flood. All hail the restorative powers of going outside.
February 3, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Scenes from a Sunday walk along the Marne, whose waters are beginning to recede after last week’s flood. All hail the restorative powers of going outside.
95% of Maine heating oil comes from Canada. But don’t worry, Senator Susan Collins has plans to ask nicely for an exception to the tariffs and them apologize and back away when they laugh in her face. Excellent leadership.
February 2, 2025 at 1:45 PM
95% of Maine heating oil comes from Canada. But don’t worry, Senator Susan Collins has plans to ask nicely for an exception to the tariffs and them apologize and back away when they laugh in her face. Excellent leadership.
There’s balancing information intake with self-care, and then there’s occasionally needing to scream because none of this, I repeat none of this, is normal or ok. youtube.com/shorts/zBYoY...
What The F***?!
YouTube video by PoliticsGirl
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February 2, 2025 at 1:35 PM
There’s balancing information intake with self-care, and then there’s occasionally needing to scream because none of this, I repeat none of this, is normal or ok. youtube.com/shorts/zBYoY...
Good morning from the not-USA, where I’ve been seeking refuge for a few weeks. I’m about to make a bread run. Anyone want anything?
January 29, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Good morning from the not-USA, where I’ve been seeking refuge for a few weeks. I’m about to make a bread run. Anyone want anything?
It’s a brisk sunny Friday here in Maine. I’m sipping my second coffee and making a list of what needs to be done today, to try and wrangle the jangle in my brain. How’s everyone else doing?
January 10, 2025 at 3:42 PM
It’s a brisk sunny Friday here in Maine. I’m sipping my second coffee and making a list of what needs to be done today, to try and wrangle the jangle in my brain. How’s everyone else doing?
Is anyone else struggling with saying“happy New Year” when we know and dread what actually lies ahead? And yet I refuse to be robbed of all optimism. So, I wish us all a New Year of strength, community, possibility, resistance, and resilience.
January 2, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Is anyone else struggling with saying“happy New Year” when we know and dread what actually lies ahead? And yet I refuse to be robbed of all optimism. So, I wish us all a New Year of strength, community, possibility, resistance, and resilience.
I knew he’d have to leave us one day, but that doesn’t make it any easier. May his life of service be an example to us all.
The 39th President of the United States, Jimmy Carter, has died aged 100.
He served one term but Carter redefined what a President could achieve after leaving office.
He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002 for his humanitarian, conflict resolution and human rights work.
He served one term but Carter redefined what a President could achieve after leaving office.
He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002 for his humanitarian, conflict resolution and human rights work.
December 29, 2024 at 9:57 PM
I knew he’d have to leave us one day, but that doesn’t make it any easier. May his life of service be an example to us all.
Merry eve from a snowy Maine.
December 25, 2024 at 2:01 AM
Merry eve from a snowy Maine.