Karla 🌏
@karlaporter.bsky.social
Atheist, Humanist, INTP, Vegan, Veteran, & Crafty Cat Lady, avid consumer of global politics & news. Into archeology, ancient history, animal rights, & coffee.
Relieved some frustration with the thousands of little stabs embroidering this patch. #embroidery #nokings
November 14, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Relieved some frustration with the thousands of little stabs embroidering this patch. #embroidery #nokings
Reality continues to be stranger than fiction.
October 30, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Reality continues to be stranger than fiction.
One of my favorite humans of all times, Jane Goodall. She lived an incredible life through her unparalleled contributions to science, conservation, and her tireless advocacy for the natural world. May her memory never fade and her legacy live on forever. 🌼
October 1, 2025 at 6:45 PM
One of my favorite humans of all times, Jane Goodall. She lived an incredible life through her unparalleled contributions to science, conservation, and her tireless advocacy for the natural world. May her memory never fade and her legacy live on forever. 🌼
Here's a smile, in case you need a distraction. Stitching this was mine today. #embroidery #cat
September 30, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Here's a smile, in case you need a distraction. Stitching this was mine today. #embroidery #cat
Manchas is a sweet and intelligent Mexican bilingual calico lap cat. She has a feline green card but nonetheless, she doesn't go out in the street to insure her safety. Feliz #Caturday!
August 16, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Manchas is a sweet and intelligent Mexican bilingual calico lap cat. She has a feline green card but nonetheless, she doesn't go out in the street to insure her safety. Feliz #Caturday!
Costume party or Gilligan and the Skipper on the island?
August 14, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Costume party or Gilligan and the Skipper on the island?
What makes the USA great? Certainly not work life balance. This isn't something new, but when will we learn what's really important in this short life?
July 8, 2025 at 2:23 AM
What makes the USA great? Certainly not work life balance. This isn't something new, but when will we learn what's really important in this short life?
When I received this propaganda email from Social Security Administration yesterday I had to look at the source 2X to ensure it was authentic.
July 5, 2025 at 6:34 PM
When I received this propaganda email from Social Security Administration yesterday I had to look at the source 2X to ensure it was authentic.
These guys bring me so much joy when they bloom. 🌵
May 15, 2025 at 3:57 PM
These guys bring me so much joy when they bloom. 🌵
I used the "Vintage Pins Made with Hot Glue" #crafts technique to make a #NoKings protest pin. It's not all fancy because this is serious. Instructions here: www.markmontano.com/2020/06/vint...
April 4, 2025 at 8:15 PM
I used the "Vintage Pins Made with Hot Glue" #crafts technique to make a #NoKings protest pin. It's not all fancy because this is serious. Instructions here: www.markmontano.com/2020/06/vint...
Mona Lisa always seemed so sad to me, and I'm a fixer.
March 31, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Mona Lisa always seemed so sad to me, and I'm a fixer.
Ready to frame (I have several in this state from the last year, I'm spacing them out to not bombard you). This chart was free from DMC. #crossstitch
March 12, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Ready to frame (I have several in this state from the last year, I'm spacing them out to not bombard you). This chart was free from DMC. #crossstitch
No to concessions. No to mineral deals. The only acceptable deal is for the Russian military to leave and the govt. be held accountable to compensate the loss (though you can't restore lives).
Click the link and donate whatever you can. #UkrainianView #Ukraine
savelife.in.ua/en/
Click the link and donate whatever you can. #UkrainianView #Ukraine
savelife.in.ua/en/
March 11, 2025 at 4:12 PM
No to concessions. No to mineral deals. The only acceptable deal is for the Russian military to leave and the govt. be held accountable to compensate the loss (though you can't restore lives).
Click the link and donate whatever you can. #UkrainianView #Ukraine
savelife.in.ua/en/
Click the link and donate whatever you can. #UkrainianView #Ukraine
savelife.in.ua/en/
Maybe there is something to be said for the Prepper Movement. Wouldn't be surprised if a new generation of them pops up.
February 6, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Maybe there is something to be said for the Prepper Movement. Wouldn't be surprised if a new generation of them pops up.
Must have had a premonition when I made this for a friend last year. #crossstitch
February 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Must have had a premonition when I made this for a friend last year. #crossstitch
Stitched this many years ago and it lives on my desk. #crossstitch
January 7, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Stitched this many years ago and it lives on my desk. #crossstitch