Sign in

J. Karen Parker

@jkparker.bsky.social
2.3K followers 560 following 234 posts

Data wrangler and mom in Edmonton. #opendata and #yegbike geek. She/her.

PostsRepliesMedia
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!
media.tenor.com
a woman sitting at a table with the words it 's quite the ear worm on the bottom
ALT: a woman sitting at a table with the words it 's quite the ear worm on the bottom
030 0
Reposted by J. Karen Parker
Gianmarco Soresi @gianmarcosoresi.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
Get your fucking flu shot!!!!!!!!!!!
1248349 0
J. Karen Parker @jkparker.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
He’s lucky Safeway is open until 10pm. I won’t be making cupcakes but I will be buying something
020 0
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?”
media.tenor.com
a woman in a floral shirt is laughing with the fox logo in the background
ALT: a woman in a floral shirt is laughing with the fox logo in the background
1150 0
J. Karen Parker @jkparker.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
My kids are good with a bit of ice (they have studded tires and there’s no shortage of spots to practice here in December. Lol) but due to some melt and freeze that happened last week there are an excessive number of icy ruts right now in the protected bike lanes.
010 0
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.
4335 0
J. Karen Parker @jkparker.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
Now I want to do a trip like this every year. Time to start saving for next year. 😂
050 0
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!
180 0
J. Karen Parker @jkparker.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
I’d feel less great about my $55 if they had given me a seat at the back of the balcony. 😂 This one is pretty excellent. (Intermission now)
020 0
J. Karen Parker @jkparker.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
CAD! Went for it and ended up with a great seat. Show’s about to start.
120 0
J. Karen Parker @jkparker.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
Well, I won Lucky Seat for tomorrow! Is it worth $55? I’m on the fence.
110 0
Reposted by J. Karen Parker
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
584612529 0
Reposted by J. Karen Parker
🇨🇦 Christine 🇨🇦 @grubsweatcheers.bsky.social · 02/11/2025
How Canada is doing
17721 0
J. Karen Parker @jkparker.bsky.social · 02/11/2025
There’s always the radio!
000 0
Reposted by J. Karen Parker
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.
3505 0
Reposted by J. Karen Parker
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
151 0
J. Karen Parker @jkparker.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
It JUST ended. 😭😴
110 0
Reposted by J. Karen Parker
David Moscrop @davidmoscrop.com · 28/10/2025
It’s okay, Jays. You’ll get ‘em in game four, which starts ten minutes from now.
292270260 0
Reposted by J. Karen Parker
Mike Baker @mikebaker.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
it's cool to see that this game's starting pitcher is still hanging in there
735922581 0
Reposted by J. Karen Parker
Kaylyn Saucedo - MarzGhoul @marzgurl.com · 28/10/2025
THE ORGANIST IS PLAYING NEVERENDING STORY
281630186 0
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.
160 0
J. Karen Parker @jkparker.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
It feels like Twitter in the old days!
020 0
Reposted by J. Karen Parker
Razzball @razzball.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
When this game started, this was Vlad Jr.
Vlad jr as a kid
257576 0
J. Karen Parker @jkparker.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
Literally just texted a friend “I need to go to sleep but… sunk cost fallacy.”
010 0
Reposted by J. Karen Parker
Ami @amidanruo.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
We’ve progressed from watching the baseball game to being held hostage by the baseball game.
191694291 0
J. Karen Parker @jkparker.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
I was a huge Jays fan in my early teens (the last time they were in the World Series) but after the strike I stopped following baseball very closely. Turns out the game has changed a lot in 32 years!
110 0
J. Karen Parker @jkparker.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
I’m just a last minute bandwagoner but I cannot handle this! 😂
100 0
J. Karen Parker @jkparker.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
media.tenor.com
kermit the frog is holding his hand to his chin and watching the game like
ALT: kermit the frog is holding his hand to his chin and watching the game like
110 0
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!
050 0
J. Karen Parker @jkparker.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
I love it!
media.tenor.com
a picture of autumn leaves with the words " sweater weather " on it
ALT: a picture of autumn leaves with the words " sweater weather " on it
100 0
J. Karen Parker @jkparker.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
Also applicable to #yegbike
1161 0
J. Karen Parker @jkparker.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
I didn’t subscribe this year (too many jukebox musicals!). I wouldn’t pay full price but sounds like the choreo might make it worth entering lucky seat lottery when MJ heads my way next month.
110 0
J. Karen Parker @jkparker.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
Omg I forgot this song existed! A classic of the genre for sure.
010 0
J. Karen Parker @jkparker.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
Yes, before had kids. I feel like kids plus the explosion of social media and internet content in general both contributed to my decline in reading.
110 0
J. Karen Parker @jkparker.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
When I went to Hawaii in 2023 I read 10 books. I probably haven’t read 10 total since then.
010 0
J. Karen Parker @jkparker.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
I basically only read on planes and vacations these days, and I don’t spent much time doing either of those things. 😂 I have some long flights in November though and am queuing up the EPL e-book holds in preparation.
220 0
J. Karen Parker @jkparker.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
BNL started out much more comedic! I was in grade 9 when their album Gordon (containing the song “Grade 9”) was popular so it has a special place in my heart. 😂
140 0
J. Karen Parker @jkparker.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
They have toured Alberta a few times recently but weirdly always at theatres in more rural areas (45+ minute drive from Edmonton) so I haven’t seen them live in decades.
010 0
J. Karen Parker @jkparker.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
Do you have extended health benefits? It’s seeming like pharmacies here in Edmonton have it now for $135-$150, and can direct bill your benefits. Sadly, pediatric doses are only available through public health so I’ll be on the phone first thing October 20 to book my youngest.
010 0
J. Karen Parker @jkparker.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
Anyhow, i felt compelled to take over from the algorithm and follow up those two bangers with “Carrot Juice is Murder” and “Ontario Sucks.” What are some other great 90s comedic gems?
170 0
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
6231 0
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.
081 0
J. Karen Parker @jkparker.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
If the strike isn't over in early November (or even if it is) I would be into coordinating a group order with some Edmonton friends. I bet @alisonborealis.bsky.social would be in and I'm sure we can find more folks who want to do some holiday shopping.
040 0
J. Karen Parker @jkparker.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
You're probably right. There are some lower cost local markets but most are a big investment and then you'd have to pay for travel too. When the strike ends I'll buy more things myself and share all over social media. :)
130 0
J. Karen Parker @jkparker.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
If you need suggestions for Edmonton markets I have several.
000 0
Reposted by J. Karen Parker
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.
19375111587 0
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?
240 0
J. Karen Parker @jkparker.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
You can’t CTRL-F a video to quickly find the relevant info! Articles FTW.
1131 0
Reposted by J. Karen Parker
darth™️ @darthbluesky.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
i am firmly on the prefer to read the article side of this divide tbh
1833692273 0