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Clara Parkes @claraparkes.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Caught myself mechanically going to open Instagram and Threads to be algorithmically fed division and outrage, decided to set that aside and come back here. How’s everyone doing this morning?

A hand pulls aside a curtain to make a view over a rooftop, garden, fields, and woods visible.

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Clara Parkes @claraparkes.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

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.

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Clara Parkes @claraparkes.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

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.

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Clara Parkes @claraparkes.bsky.social · 13/04/2025

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/...

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Clara Parkes @claraparkes.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

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.

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Clara Parkes @claraparkes.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

Augusta, Maine, understood the assignment. #HandsOff

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Clara Parkes @claraparkes.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

Good morning! Anyone feel like taking a walk today?

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Just Jack @just-jack-1.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

“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.

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Clara Parkes @claraparkes.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

You know it’s bad when you’re vastly more qualified than any of the actual cabinet members.

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News Eye @newseye.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

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

An overhead view of thousands of people at the rally in Denver

AOC & Bernie arm in arm waving to the crowd in the arena. Thousands are seen on the floor and in the seats

Thousands of rally attendees are seen sat on the grass in the overflow area of the rally

Bernie and AOC looking out over a crowd of thousands beneath a bright blue sky

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Clara Parkes @claraparkes.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

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.

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Clara Parkes @claraparkes.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

I feel another swatch coming on…

Skeins and balls of delicious frothy tender yellow yarn on a blue and yellow French cloth on a table by the fire.

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Clara Parkes @claraparkes.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

If one wants to finish consuming all one’s remaining butter and jam, one must procure a proper vessel.

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Clara Parkes @claraparkes.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

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.

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Clara Parkes @claraparkes.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

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.

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Clara Parkes @claraparkes.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

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.

Brown floodwaters of the Marne as viewed from a grassy bank, with tree branches sweeping overhead.

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Clara Parkes @claraparkes.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

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.

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Clara Parkes @claraparkes.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

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...

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What The F***?!

YouTube video by PoliticsGirl

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Clara Parkes @claraparkes.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

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?

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Clara Parkes @claraparkes.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

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?

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Clara Parkes @claraparkes.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

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.

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Clara Parkes @claraparkes.bsky.social · 29/12/2024

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.

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Clara Parkes @claraparkes.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

I swear, baking is such witchcraft. Need nurturing? Cast a cookie spell. This one came from a dear friend, who got it from her grandma: Gingersnaps, with the requisite snap on the perimeter but a phenomenal chew in the center.

A cookie sheet of ginger snaps straight out of the oven.

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Clara Parkes @claraparkes.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

So basically we’re paying more than any other country in the world for healthcare, and our reward is being sick the longest. 🫠

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Clara Parkes @claraparkes.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

It’s going to take one hell of a rigorous spiritual practice to make it through the next four years.

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Clara Parkes @claraparkes.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Good morning BlueSky friends! My feed needs color and texture. Who are your favorite inspiring and uplifting creative people on here?

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Clara Parkes @claraparkes.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

Why hello there, friends! After lurking for 8 months, now seems like a fitting time to step in and make my formal first post. Last night's sunset is very happy to see you, as am I.

Looking across seaweed-covered rocks at low tide to a shimmering silver bay and a sky filled with a most brilliant fuchsia sunset with waves of orange and pink.

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