Claire Connelly
@claireconnelly.bsky.social
Journalist / researcher / do-er of things. Twitter rescue in search of a new home. Wash your hands.
Ever have one of those days where the universe seems to send down a challenge addressed to you specifically?
I have been awake since 2am with gastro. My son woke two hours ago covered in vomit. Having finally got him back to bed, I somehow gave myself a fat lip by dropping my phone on my face?
I have been awake since 2am with gastro. My son woke two hours ago covered in vomit. Having finally got him back to bed, I somehow gave myself a fat lip by dropping my phone on my face?
October 13, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Ever have one of those days where the universe seems to send down a challenge addressed to you specifically?
I have been awake since 2am with gastro. My son woke two hours ago covered in vomit. Having finally got him back to bed, I somehow gave myself a fat lip by dropping my phone on my face?
I have been awake since 2am with gastro. My son woke two hours ago covered in vomit. Having finally got him back to bed, I somehow gave myself a fat lip by dropping my phone on my face?
Record of the Day: James Taylor’s Sweet Baby James.
I have been cultivating this record for many years, and thanks to the kindness of @juliadassin.bsky.social, it is finally in our rotation. Thank you very much for parting with this record, Julia. The fidelity is top notch 🙏❤️🎶
I have been cultivating this record for many years, and thanks to the kindness of @juliadassin.bsky.social, it is finally in our rotation. Thank you very much for parting with this record, Julia. The fidelity is top notch 🙏❤️🎶
October 13, 2025 at 4:46 AM
Record of the Day: James Taylor’s Sweet Baby James.
I have been cultivating this record for many years, and thanks to the kindness of @juliadassin.bsky.social, it is finally in our rotation. Thank you very much for parting with this record, Julia. The fidelity is top notch 🙏❤️🎶
I have been cultivating this record for many years, and thanks to the kindness of @juliadassin.bsky.social, it is finally in our rotation. Thank you very much for parting with this record, Julia. The fidelity is top notch 🙏❤️🎶
September 22, 2025 at 6:33 AM
Alright Blueskees, I need you help. I bought this jumper for Father’s Day 👇 but the quality of the fabric turned out to be really poor. I have found a better quality jumper *and* a screen printer. But I need to provide a digital vector version of the design. How… do I do that?
September 12, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Alright Blueskees, I need you help. I bought this jumper for Father’s Day 👇 but the quality of the fabric turned out to be really poor. I have found a better quality jumper *and* a screen printer. But I need to provide a digital vector version of the design. How… do I do that?
Record of the Day: The Miseducation of Lauren Hill
Amazing album. Newly purchased. Baby is so far indifferent. Besides reaching for the speaker during track one. Very disappointing reaction.
Amazing album. Newly purchased. Baby is so far indifferent. Besides reaching for the speaker during track one. Very disappointing reaction.
September 2, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Record of the Day: The Miseducation of Lauren Hill
Amazing album. Newly purchased. Baby is so far indifferent. Besides reaching for the speaker during track one. Very disappointing reaction.
Amazing album. Newly purchased. Baby is so far indifferent. Besides reaching for the speaker during track one. Very disappointing reaction.
Record of the Day:
Danced around the living room to Steely Dan’s (Greatest Hits) this arvo. I would show you the video but I value my child’s privacy.
Danced around the living room to Steely Dan’s (Greatest Hits) this arvo. I would show you the video but I value my child’s privacy.
August 30, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Record of the Day:
Danced around the living room to Steely Dan’s (Greatest Hits) this arvo. I would show you the video but I value my child’s privacy.
Danced around the living room to Steely Dan’s (Greatest Hits) this arvo. I would show you the video but I value my child’s privacy.
Record of the Day: Billy Joel’s The Stranger
He ran down the corridor. Not sure if excitement, indifference, or just keeping up with the tempo.
He ran down the corridor. Not sure if excitement, indifference, or just keeping up with the tempo.
July 9, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Record of the Day: Billy Joel’s The Stranger
He ran down the corridor. Not sure if excitement, indifference, or just keeping up with the tempo.
He ran down the corridor. Not sure if excitement, indifference, or just keeping up with the tempo.
30 minutes sleep. 180000% efficiency 🤣🙈
July 8, 2025 at 10:59 AM
30 minutes sleep. 180000% efficiency 🤣🙈
Record of the Day: Back Country Blues.
Banging album. Baby could not give a single shit. Zero response or reaction.
Banging album. Baby could not give a single shit. Zero response or reaction.
June 14, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Record of the Day: Back Country Blues.
Banging album. Baby could not give a single shit. Zero response or reaction.
Banging album. Baby could not give a single shit. Zero response or reaction.
Record of the Day: Phil Collins’ Face Value. Great start to the day. Baby appreciated the beats. Swinging around, kicking his legs. I fear we might have a drummer in the family
June 12, 2025 at 5:51 AM
Record of the Day: Phil Collins’ Face Value. Great start to the day. Baby appreciated the beats. Swinging around, kicking his legs. I fear we might have a drummer in the family
Record of the Day: The Beatles’ Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Heart Club Band.
Had a nice little dance around the living room with bub
Had a nice little dance around the living room with bub
June 11, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Record of the Day: The Beatles’ Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Heart Club Band.
Had a nice little dance around the living room with bub
Had a nice little dance around the living room with bub
Record of the Day: Huey Lewis and the News’, Fore!
Fairly certain we are in repeat territory now, but baby loves this record. Throws his hands up, sways back and forth, sings along. So good!
Fairly certain we are in repeat territory now, but baby loves this record. Throws his hands up, sways back and forth, sings along. So good!
May 29, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Record of the Day: Huey Lewis and the News’, Fore!
Fairly certain we are in repeat territory now, but baby loves this record. Throws his hands up, sways back and forth, sings along. So good!
Fairly certain we are in repeat territory now, but baby loves this record. Throws his hands up, sways back and forth, sings along. So good!
Haha Tazzy police advertising on my Tetris game
May 29, 2025 at 4:05 AM
Haha Tazzy police advertising on my Tetris game
And this is why we don’t order the steak tartare
May 11, 2025 at 5:21 AM
And this is why we don’t order the steak tartare
May 3, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Records of the day: Phoebe Bridger’s Stranger in the Alps for breakfast and Janis Ian’s Between the Lines for lunch.
Should have been the other around, upon reflection. Love me some sad girl indie rock but it’s a bit much first thing in the morning.
Should have been the other around, upon reflection. Love me some sad girl indie rock but it’s a bit much first thing in the morning.
April 30, 2025 at 6:46 AM
Records of the day: Phoebe Bridger’s Stranger in the Alps for breakfast and Janis Ian’s Between the Lines for lunch.
Should have been the other around, upon reflection. Love me some sad girl indie rock but it’s a bit much first thing in the morning.
Should have been the other around, upon reflection. Love me some sad girl indie rock but it’s a bit much first thing in the morning.
Record of the day: Belle & Sebastian’s If You’re Feeling Sinister.
Decent album. Zero reaction from baby. Which, fair. It is kind of coffee shop music for millennial hipsters
Decent album. Zero reaction from baby. Which, fair. It is kind of coffee shop music for millennial hipsters
April 27, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Record of the day: Belle & Sebastian’s If You’re Feeling Sinister.
Decent album. Zero reaction from baby. Which, fair. It is kind of coffee shop music for millennial hipsters
Decent album. Zero reaction from baby. Which, fair. It is kind of coffee shop music for millennial hipsters
Record of the Day: Sufjan Steven’s Michigan for breakfast.
Haven’t listened to this album in a decade? More? Best not to think about it. (I am old)In any case, it’s as good as I remember it. Elicited claps and a twisting dance in baby. Four stars
Haven’t listened to this album in a decade? More? Best not to think about it. (I am old)In any case, it’s as good as I remember it. Elicited claps and a twisting dance in baby. Four stars
April 25, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Record of the Day: Sufjan Steven’s Michigan for breakfast.
Haven’t listened to this album in a decade? More? Best not to think about it. (I am old)In any case, it’s as good as I remember it. Elicited claps and a twisting dance in baby. Four stars
Haven’t listened to this album in a decade? More? Best not to think about it. (I am old)In any case, it’s as good as I remember it. Elicited claps and a twisting dance in baby. Four stars
This distinguished gentleman turned 15 today. His walks are even slower and naps even longer now, but he still full of life and loves his morning walks to the local cafe for treats, even though he sometimes hitches a ride in the baby’s stroller when his legs get a bit tired.
April 25, 2025 at 10:30 AM
This distinguished gentleman turned 15 today. His walks are even slower and naps even longer now, but he still full of life and loves his morning walks to the local cafe for treats, even though he sometimes hitches a ride in the baby’s stroller when his legs get a bit tired.
Records of the day: It was a Gloria Gaynor morning (Greatest Hits), and Fleetwood Mac afternoon, (Rumours)
Baby bopped around to the latter and clapped for the former. My boy has taste
Baby bopped around to the latter and clapped for the former. My boy has taste
April 25, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Records of the day: It was a Gloria Gaynor morning (Greatest Hits), and Fleetwood Mac afternoon, (Rumours)
Baby bopped around to the latter and clapped for the former. My boy has taste
Baby bopped around to the latter and clapped for the former. My boy has taste
Record of the Day: It’s a Dire Straits kind of morning
April 20, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Record of the Day: It’s a Dire Straits kind of morning
Walking my dog in a dress and heels to prove to the neighbours that I can still occasionally, party like a grown up
April 20, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Walking my dog in a dress and heels to prove to the neighbours that I can still occasionally, party like a grown up
Record of the Day: Wings Greatest.
Banging album. Baby abides
Banging album. Baby abides
April 20, 2025 at 4:14 AM
Record of the Day: Wings Greatest.
Banging album. Baby abides
Banging album. Baby abides
This morning’s Record of the Day: Jimmy Witherspoon Sings The Blues.
Great album. Nice slow pace to start the day. Baby clapping and waving along in his high chair, flinging banana pancake everywhere. Clearly approves. 👍
Great album. Nice slow pace to start the day. Baby clapping and waving along in his high chair, flinging banana pancake everywhere. Clearly approves. 👍
April 17, 2025 at 11:14 PM
This morning’s Record of the Day: Jimmy Witherspoon Sings The Blues.
Great album. Nice slow pace to start the day. Baby clapping and waving along in his high chair, flinging banana pancake everywhere. Clearly approves. 👍
Great album. Nice slow pace to start the day. Baby clapping and waving along in his high chair, flinging banana pancake everywhere. Clearly approves. 👍