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J. Karen Parker

@jkparker.bsky.social
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Data wrangler and mom in Edmonton. #opendata and #yegbike geek. She/her.

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J. Karen Parker @jkparker.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
I was *this* close to getting the Merrily soundtrack out of my head (I’ve been a bit obsessed since seeing the pro-shot a couple weeks ago) and then @gianmarcosoresi.bsky.social had to go and sing Old Friends at his show last night!
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Gianmarco Soresi @gianmarcosoresi.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
Get your fucking flu shot!!!!!!!!!!!
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J. Karen Parker @jkparker.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
My 8-year-old to me at 9pm tonight: “Remember those mini Oreo cupcakes you made for my birthday? Can you make them for my class potluck tomorrow?”
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J. Karen Parker @jkparker.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
The bike lanes are treacherous here today so for the first time ever I made the kids walk and take transit to school. There was much whining about having to leave the house 15 minutes earlier than usual and lots of “I would have been FINE to bike 🙄” from the teen.
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J. Karen Parker @jkparker.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
I spent four days in NYC last week seeing 8 shows. I didn’t love the idea of going to the US, but New York was just as excellent as ever and all the theatre I saw was incredible. I’m glad I went!
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Bastard Toadflax @plumicorns.bsky.social · 02/11/2025
All the thinkpieces about Bluesky don't account for the fact that it's occasionally 100% wall-to-wall baseball on here
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🇨🇦 Christine 🇨🇦 @grubsweatcheers.bsky.social · 02/11/2025
How Canada is doing
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no brain, only alison @alisonborealis.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
Dearest 90s kids who were deeply into alt-rock, today is Gavin Rossdale's 60th birthday. Just in case you weren't feeling old enough.
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tapeworthy @tapeworthy.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
wait, there have been only 2 World Series games that went to 18 innings and Brad Paisley sang at both of them??? Kimberly, come get your man
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David Moscrop @davidmoscrop.com · 28/10/2025
It’s okay, Jays. You’ll get ‘em in game four, which starts ten minutes from now.
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Mike Baker @mikebaker.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
it's cool to see that this game's starting pitcher is still hanging in there
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Kaylyn Saucedo - MarzGhoul @marzgurl.com · 28/10/2025
THE ORGANIST IS PLAYING NEVERENDING STORY
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J. Karen Parker @jkparker.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
If we’re measuring in minutes watched, the one month of sportsnet I bought to watch the World Series is already really good value.
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Razzball @razzball.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
When this game started, this was Vlad Jr.
Vlad jr as a kid
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Ami @amidanruo.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
We’ve progressed from watching the baseball game to being held hostage by the baseball game.
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J. Karen Parker @jkparker.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
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J. Karen Parker @jkparker.bsky.social · 26/10/2025
The 90s nostalgia is strong this week. The Blue Jays are in the World Series, and I’ve been listening to a newly released Andrew Lloyd Webber cast album on repeat. It’s like I’m 15 again!
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J. Karen Parker @jkparker.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
Also applicable to #yegbike
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J. Karen Parker @jkparker.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
Our kitchen Google hub just served up Last Saskatchewan Pirate followed by Istanbul (Not Constantinople) and we got to wondering what ever happened to the genre of comedic pop/folk. Bands like The Arrogant Worms and TMBG got radio play back in the heyday of my youth! It doesn’t seem as prevalent now
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J. Karen Parker @jkparker.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
I broke down and bought Wicked merch. The added appeal of 80s nostalgia was just too much to resist.
This is a product photo for the Wicked x Care Bears 2-Pack collectible set. It shows two Care Bears dressed as the main characters from the musical Wicked. 

Good Luck Bear is dressed as Elphaba (the Wicked Witch of the West) wearing a black cape and pointed black hat. 

Love-a-Lot Bear is dressed as Glinda (the Good Witch) in a sparkling crown and shiny pink skirt.
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Jeff VanderMeer @jeffvandermeer.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
Portland enacts emergency powers of nudity to check federal overreach.
Emergency World Naked Bike Ride planned in Portland, with blurred photi of naked bicyclists.
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J. Karen Parker @jkparker.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
@thewaroncars.bsky.social I just saw the e-mail about the pre-order bonuses. Does this apply to non-American folks too? All of the pre-order options on the website are US retailers. I assume I can pre-order from my local bookstore here in Canada and just indicate that on the form?
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J. Karen Parker @jkparker.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
You can’t CTRL-F a video to quickly find the relevant info! Articles FTW.
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darth™️ @darthbluesky.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
i am firmly on the prefer to read the article side of this divide tbh
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J. Karen Parker @jkparker.bsky.social · 28/09/2025
I’m pondering whether to pay for some sort of tour when I visit NYC in a couple months or just get a citibike and do my own thing. This option, which promises a tour with an urban planner, is intriguing (but pricey!) gothambiketours.com/portfolio-it...
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NYC Sightseeing Bike Tours - Gotham Bicycle Tours
NYC bike tours with an urban planner as your guide. Private tours with routes customized for you. See what you want, ride the right distance for you.
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🇨🇦Joe Vipond🇨🇦 @jvipondmd.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
I need to say a few words about Darren. He was, in many ways, the doctor all doctors needed to be. Compassionate, caring, an advocate and a poet. We were all privliged to have him in our world. And we are poorer for his departure from it. Wherever you are, I hope there are paddles and pedals.
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Darren Markland Obituary | Edmonton Journal Remembering
View Darren Markland's complete obituary, share memories, and explore 17 tribute posts from the community.
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Maryanne W @uptownone.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
Dr Markland was the heartbeat of Friday’s @coffeeoutside.bsky.social in Edmonton. Here’s a few of my favorite photos from over the years. You made us all better humans for knowing you. RIP
5 people in a snowy park, 3 sitting on benches & the others social distancing, smiling & enjoying the company8 people in a park, 2 sitting on benches, 1 sitting on the ground & 5 standing Man making coffee, 2 others standing on a sunny cool morningMan in a green canoe being towed by a man on a bike smiling
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Tom Babin @shifter.info · 24/09/2025
I only met Dr. Darren Markland a few times, but he made an impact on me. This clip from coffee outside (with Darren giving away free coffee from his bike-mounted coffee-maker) offers a glimpse into how he viewed cycling and community as interwoven. I'm so sorry for his family and community.
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Janel Comeau 🍁 @verybadllama.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
I have taken the Tylenol that was in the medicine cabinet and which they think probably is the reason you like trains forgive me but that’s bullshit you got autism from your dad
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J. Karen Parker @jkparker.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
Browsing social media tonight has me lamenting the complete lack of critical thinking in the general population. 😭For the love of pete can’t people do the barest minimum of evaluation before sharing AI lies? Sigh.
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J. Karen Parker @jkparker.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
I’m headed to NYC in November for a whirlwind trip to see ALL the shows. So far I have tickets to Maybe Happy Ending, Chess, and Oh Mary. And have plans to pick up a couple more shows. Seeking suggestions for fun things to do in the brief windows of time I’m not at the theatre. 😂
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Star Tribune Going Out @stribgoingout.startribune.com · 28/08/2025
Just in case you need a little joy today: here are some lovely llama costumes from the 4-H costume contest at the State Fair 📸: Aaron Lavinsky/The Minnesota Star Tribune
Llama and owner dressed as elaborate clowns Llama owner dressed as a fairy kissing their llama dressed as a unicorn Llama owner dressed as a sweet Martha’s employee and standing next to a llama dressed as a bucket of cookies Llama and owner dressed in an under the sea theme
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J. Karen Parker @jkparker.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
Finally fringing! A 10:30pm show on the evening I get back from two weeks on Atlantic time may have been a mistake 😴 but I’m excited to see Edmontask tonight.
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Michael Hobbes @michaelhobbes.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
And they say nothing inspiring is happening in America anymore
Seattles hot rat summer mosaic is here to stay
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Robson Fletcher @robsonfletcher.com · 12/08/2025
If you want a COVID-19 vaccine in Alberta this is what you now need to do: 1. "Pre-order" by Sept. 30: bookvaccine.alberta.ca/vaccine/s/pr... 2. In the fall, remember to book a public health clinic appointment. (No more pharmacy shots.) 3. Pay. (Prices not yet announced.) 4. Attend appointment.
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Timothy Caulfield @caulfieldtim.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
Despite the unending doubtmongering – especially from MAGA / MAHA universe – studies continue to show COVID vaccines have significant benefits & an impressive safety profile. Good sum by ‪@unbiasedscipod.bsky.social‬ of one recent study👇 Study: jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
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J. Karen Parker @jkparker.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
This is SO COOL. Now I want to analyze streetview images of Edmonton and see what “our” data looks like.
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RichardJR @electricbluesfan.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
1/12 🚨 ALBERTA GUTS TRANSPARENCY RULES 🚨 During a long weekend, the UCP quietly changed expense policies removing receipt requirements and erasing eight years of public records. Half a million expense claims vanished. #ABPoli #Transparency #ABleg
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Lisa Young 🇨🇦🇺🇦 @jlisayoung.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
‘Berta friends: don’t forget that today’s the day you can pre-order your COVID vaccine. bookvaccine.alberta.ca/vaccine/s/pr...
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J. Karen Parker @jkparker.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
Experiencing extreme @edmfolkfest.bsky.social FOMO this weekend. 😭 But happy I’ll be back in town for Fringe!
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J. Karen Parker @jkparker.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
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J. Karen Parker @jkparker.bsky.social · 02/08/2025
A fascinating look at the data behind the Zohran campaign! 📊🤓
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J. Karen Parker @jkparker.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
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J. Karen Parker @jkparker.bsky.social · 25/07/2025
I fear my bluesky is nothing more than a JCS stan account these days. 😂 Pretty excited about this, given my FOMO about the Hollywood Bowl shows.
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J. Karen Parker @jkparker.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
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Paris Marx @parismarx.com · 14/07/2025
Liberals have been very concerned about mis- and disinformation in recent years, so when Mark Carney says carbon capture will allow for “decarbonized” oil, we should be clear that he’s engaging in active disinformation about climate change to please Danielle Smith and the Alberta oil industry.
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J. Karen Parker @jkparker.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
Crossing my fingers for some sort of recording/livestream. 🤞 Erivo and Esparza are two of my faves and JCS was one of the first musicals I listened to obsessively back in high school.
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J. Karen Parker @jkparker.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
Today I discovered that this masterpiece exists. 😂 www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTof...
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Christo Graham - Muppet Christ Superstar (2014)
YouTube video by Ore Landau
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J. Karen Parker @jkparker.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
Is Edmonton ever going to get a fancy, central movie theatre like Toronto and Vancouver? I'm just back from seeing Jurassic World Rebirth with my family and it was the only time we drove our car this week; We drove to Tamarack because it's just so much nicer than City Centre.
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