iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Renee Clark @reneeclark.bsky.social · 16h

Gonna check out this guide. Painting miniatures is fun. Photographing them is not. I have quite a few miniatures to photograph, but gave up due to frustration. I have spent a lot more than 2 minutes trying to photograph them. My phone and my camera will focus on a spot but the rest will be blurry.

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Renee Clark @reneeclark.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

It's that time of year where I read more #books and create #art. I am enjoying painting inspiration in my sketchbook by working through "Watercolor in Nature" by Rosalie Haizlett.📚 #booksky

The bookcover of an illustration guide titled "Watercolor in Nature" by nature illustrator Rosalie Haizlett. The cover is green and has illustrations around the title. The illustrations include an Imperial Moth, Fly Agaric mushrooms, a frog, and a land snail. The extra text reads: "Paint Woodland Wildlife and Botanicals with 20 Beginner-Friendly Projects".

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Renee Clark @reneeclark.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

One of my favorite children's stories. I read this book to my children many times over. 📚 #booksky

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Renee Clark @reneeclark.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Have y'all met Seattle's favorite raccoon? Apparently Jimothy has a page on Bluesky.

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Renee Clark @reneeclark.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

No, but in a strange way, yes. Two years ago I left most social media platforms, pushed MAGA types out of my life, cancelled the use of many products and services that enrich self-serving billionaires, and I am so much happier to have reduced their impact on my life.

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Renee Clark @reneeclark.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

🌱 In 2020, after my mom passed, the first #garden project that I built was this waterfall box for a small memory pond. Two+ years ago, I was required to remove it to make space for a new septic system. I recently realized it would fit in my herb bed, so I reinstalled it. #Zone8b #bloomscrolling

A small round pond nestled beneath a tree in front of a wooden fence. There is a cedar planter box that holds white mums and a waterfall spillway. The pond water is recirculating through the planter box. A female head-shaped planter sits on top of the planter box. It was a gift given to me from my daughter, on the first Mother's Day after my mother passed. The head planter is planted with succulents. A large green lemon balm plant is growing in front of the pond.

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Renee Clark @reneeclark.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

This is a win for Washington State. Let's not get complacent - Washingtonians can register to vote and can track their ballot at voter.votewa.gov

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Renee Clark @reneeclark.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

This was fun, and not the least bit surprising. Somehow my Washingtonian son talks like a midwesterner. This quiz is based on a dialect study from Harvard. How do you talk? mydialect.us

A map of the United States that shows colors in the shades of red, cream and shades of blue. Red is strongest in the Pacific Northwest. Blue is strongest along the East Coast.

The text on the map reads:
Your dialect map
Redder areas talk more like you; bluer areas least.
You talk most like someone from Washington - about 59% of your answers match a typical resident.

The title above the map reads: Mydialect - Standard
There is a key that has the words "Least like you" next to the color blue and "Most like you" next to the color red.

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Renee Clark @reneeclark.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Indeed recommended a job to me to become an AI trainer to train this company's software everything there is to know about digital art and graphic design. Hard pass! Starting wage is $8/hour. SMH. Any artist or graphic designer who chooses to do this should be ashamed of themselves.

An ad from Indeed that reads as follows:

Visual & Digital Arts Specialist - Freelance AI Trainer Project
Meridial

Job details
$8 - $65 an hour

Freelance
On demand

Remote

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Renee Clark @reneeclark.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

🌱 I could probably post photos from our visit to The Buchart Gardens for months, but I should get back to posting photos from mine. Anyhoo - look at these walls in what I believe they call the Italian #garden. Simply gorgeous. I wish I could keep my baskets looking that beautiful. #bloomscrolling

A greyish-green building with white lattice work and a large lattice arch in front. The lattice is made in a square style. There are beautiful window boxes above that hold yellow and burgundy colored flowers. Flower baskets hang below the window boxes and they are filled with red, orange and yellow flowers. The plants in beds on the ground are purple, with a scattering of red, white and yellow flowers. The photo was taken on the evening of August 22, 2026.

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Renee Clark @reneeclark.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

🌱 The iconic sunken garden at The Buchart Gardens in Victoria BC. Photo taken the evening of August 22, 2026. #bloomscrolling #garden

A photo that was taken by peeking through the shrubbery to get a people-free view of the sunken garden at The Buchart Gardens. Deciduous trees are beginning to change color. The summer flowers are multicolor in shades of red, orange, lavender and purple.

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jess m. ☕🍂 @jametc.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Please be vocal about not using AI. We have to normalize it. No "I'm not going to say that because it should be assumed. I'm not going to give them this". We don't have time for that shit ideological shit right now. NOW is the time to capitalize on waning favorability. Ppl want human made

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Renee Clark @reneeclark.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

🌱 More border inspiration from our visit to The Buchart Gardens in Victoria BC. #garden

A colorful magenta and white flower border. Green grass on one side and beautiful Italian style lattice work on the other.

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Renee Clark @reneeclark.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

🌱 I hope this colorful Lantana border that I photographed during my visit to The Buchart Gardens brightens your day. #garden

A border of hot pink, red and yellow Lantana in front of evergreen and deciduous trees and shrubs. The photo was taken at The Buchart Gardens near Victoria BC on August 22, 2026.

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Renee Clark @reneeclark.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

🌱 Border inspiration from The Buchart Gardens near Victoria BC. #garden

A photo of a long flower border at The Buchart Gardens on August 22, 2026. The trees in the lawn are surrounded by red, pink and white flowers. A long curving border contains a rainbow of colors.

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Renee Clark @reneeclark.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Have you ever seen a killer whale fly? I was blessed to spend time with my family in Victoria BC this past week. If you've never been there, Victoria is a beautiful city with lots of activities for tourists.

A photo looking across the water from the WorldMark resort in Victoria BC. There is a sea plane, painted to look like an Orca whale, getting ready to take off, and a yellow water taxi heading in the opposite direction.

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Renee Clark @reneeclark.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

🌱 Today I visited the Seike Japanese Garden just south of Seattle. The story attributed to this #garden is heartbreaking, but the beauty of the garden has been preserved. Part of the story can be read here: www.seattlesouthside.com/blog/a-nisei...

A Japanese style bridge stretching across a pond at the Seike Japanese Garden. The pond is surrounded by large boulders and Japanese Lace Leaf Maple trees in shades of green, rust and burgundy.

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Renee Clark @reneeclark.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

🌱 I need to deadhead these Calendula to keep them under control, but it has been too hot and smoky to do much in the garden the past few days. Calendula, aka "Pot Marigold" reseeds like crazy and can take over a space like they did in this area. #garden #Zone8b #bloomscrolling

An area of a raised bed that has been taken over by orange Calendula flowers. There are a few red Nasturtiums peeking through in the back. More Nasturtiums were planted in this bed, but the Calendula took over.

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Renee Clark @reneeclark.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

I'm trying to view this in a positive light, but since Bluesky is the only social media app that I am active on, I am concerned a push towards the right could lead to Bluesky becoming a right wing MAGAphone.

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Renee Clark @reneeclark.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

🌱 It's a stay off of social kind of day. Dr. Fauci saved lives. I knew people who refused the vaccine because of right-wing politicians and ultimately lost their lives to Covid. I'm grateful to have a garden to find solace. Enjoy this white Hollyhock bloom from my #garden. #bloomscrolling #Zone8b

A large white bloom of a Hollyhock plant faces the camera. Another bloom faces to the right. There are 8 green buds above the bloom.

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Renee Clark @reneeclark.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

🌱 A couple of years ago I dug all the gladiolus out of this 3'x8' raised bed and gave all the corms away. I wanted to return the bed to annuals. They came back with a vengeance. Maybe I'll just let them take over, because the hummingbirds do like them. #Garden #Zone8b

Deep orange gladiolus blooming on stall stocks in front of a climbing rose that also blooms with orange flowers. I don't know what variety the gladiolus are - they started out as a few corms I bought from a discount store named Dollar Tree. I had no idea that they would reproduce as quickly as they do.

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Renee Clark @reneeclark.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

🌱 'Mother of Thyme' is probably one of the best plants that I have planted in my long border, but also the scariest. It makes a beautiful ground cover. There are so many different types of bees and wasps pollinating the flowers that I am afraid to weed the border. #garden #Zone8b

A honey bee pollinating Mother of Thyme. The plant is a green ground cover that blooms with tiny lavender colored flowers.

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Renee Clark @reneeclark.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Not surprised. My 20-somethings recently asked where the old Wii system is, and I personally have reverted to listening to 80s music because I can trust that it was created by real artists.

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Renee Clark @reneeclark.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

🐔 Switched the broody bunch to sitting on sand - hope that resolves the problem. At least they're out and about now. I had no idea how broody #bantam #Cochin #hens could be when I got them a few years ago. It's a battle every summer. My first flock was standard sized & rarely went broody. #chickens

A white and grey bantam hen, and a couple of brown bantam hens walking around outside of their chicken run. Bantam hens are miniature in size. There's a red and white sign on the side of the run that reads "Beware of the tiny raptors". The wood chips are torn up because they have been dust bathing and digging holes.

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Renee Clark @reneeclark.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

ICE has also accessed Flock cameras, yet, cities across America continue to install them.

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Constance Lee Menefee @conniemenefee.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Some trees are obligate herbivores!

A tree branch that has grown across another tree which looks like a barky mouth almost closing around it

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Renee Clark @reneeclark.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Lol. I'm feeling this today. I have an appointment and am worried if I start working on a project I'll lose track of time and be late for or miss my appointment.

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Renee Clark @reneeclark.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

I'll be curious to see how this plays out IRL. Lately I have been researching privacy concerns regarding Flock surveillance cameras & home surveillance systems such as Ring. I'm also disgusted at how much my Google phone is tracking, even though I keep my mic and camera off unless I'm using them.

extremetech.com

Your Phone's Location Data Is Now Protected by the Fourth Amendment

A new Supreme Court ruling says a person does not lose constitutional protection just because their phone constantly sends data to a private company.

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Renee Clark @reneeclark.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

A couple of hot air balloons this evening, from the view of my backyard. Every now and then we will see them. They're fun to watch.

Two hot air balloons floating in a clear blue sky above a line of evergreen trees.

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Renee Clark @reneeclark.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Sharing FYI. It doesn't affect me. I wiped all Meta accounts after the last Presidential election.

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Renee Clark @reneeclark.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

🌱 This is 'Sheila's Perfume'. She struggles a little bit because she's in pretty deep shade most of the day. She gets a small amount of sun in late afternoon. Hopefully, after our fence is finished, we can find a more suitable spot for her. Her scent is divine. #bloomscrolling #garden #Zone8b

Four blooming roses and two rose buds. This rose has a yellow center that fades to peach along the edges. The buds open darker, but fade to yellow within a day or two.

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Renee Clark @reneeclark.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Goodnight Bluesky. America leaves 250 years in the past. The future is ours to shape. This was the view from my backyard. Fireworks were a constant all evening long.

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Renee Clark @reneeclark.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

🌱 Today was a beautiful, balmy, comfortable day. Feeling grateful. Hope your 4th was fabulous. For those in the PNW, enjoy the fireworks as the shows begin around the region. #garden #Zone8b #bloomscrolling

A white arch surrounded by roses. A red, white and blue banner hangs from the top of the arch. 'Eden' is a pink climbing rose and it flanks both sides of the arch. 'Eleganza® Oh Happy Day™' and 'Emily Bronte' are growing to the left of the arch. 'Moonlight in Paris', 'Tiffany', and 'Scepter'd Isle™' are growing on the right side of the arch. There are miscellaneous flowers growing in the metal raised beds. The half barrel in the center holds 'Eleganza® Grande Amore'. A small cherub angel, holding its hands in a prayerful position faces the arch and the viewer.

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Renee Clark @reneeclark.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

🌱 Spent my morning dethatching our small front lawn for fire prevention. Last year a neighbor had a fire after people drove down the street shooting bottle rockets into yards. Happy 4th of July. Stay safe. Play nice. #garden #Zone8b

A small front garden bed with a metal arch. There are red, white and blue banners hanging from the arch. There's also a small garden flag with an image of a Biewer Terrier sitting in front of an American flag. The grass in the yard is mostly green. The garden beds contain a variety of plants, shrubs and trees.

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VenetiaJane’s Garden @venetiajane.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

On 20th November 1986, the rose was declared the national flower of the United States. So today, a bouquet of roses from an English garden, sent with warmest wishes to all our friends across the pond for a very happy 4th of July. Have a wonderful Independence Day!

A collage of nine roses arranged in a three-by-three grid. The blooms range from soft blush pink and creamy white to peach, coral and deep magenta, with a cluster of small pink roses amongst the larger, many-petalled flowers.

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Renee Clark @reneeclark.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

I visited the Billy Frank Jr. National Wildlife Refuge for the first time today. This is the view of #MountTahoma / #MountRainier from the end of the mile-long Nisqually estuary boardwalk. There are so many beautiful places to see in Washington State, it may be impossible to visit all of them.

A view of a snow covered volcano in Washington State. Evergreen trees cover the foothills of the mountain. The tide is out and the mud flats are bare.

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Renee Clark @reneeclark.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

🌱 I think I'll start calling my "purple garden" the "jewel tones garden". I'm not going to edit the beauties that self-seed in my garden beds. These snapdragons that now reside in my purple bed originated in a #garden bed that is dedicated to yellow, orange and peach tones. #bloomscrolling #Zone8b

Stalks of snapdragons. The flowers are variegated, red at the top to orange at the base of the flower.

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Renee Clark @reneeclark.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

These particular robots are in the UK, but some American cities do have them. I can only imagine the disasters of robots vs. Lime bike that could happen if these became popular in downtown Seattle.

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Renee Clark @reneeclark.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

🌱 In 2020 a friend recommended that I start to #garden again. My mom had passed, I was deep in grief, we were worried about finances due to the pandemic. I bought a tiny penstemon for $12, which seemed expensive. I have since divided that plant many times. It was money well spent. #bloomscrolling

A stand of blooming Penstemon 'Blackbird'. Purple flowers wave on tall brown stems covered with skinny green leaves. The plant is grown in #Zone8b.

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Renee Clark @reneeclark.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Today is a day for good news. Fun Fact: Kim Wyman, a Republican, served as Washington's Secretary of State from 2013 to 2021. During her tenure, she did a significant amount of work to ensure that voting by mail is secure.

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Renee Clark @reneeclark.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Thankful that Washington State didn't waste taxpayer dollars to have a booth at the State Fair in Washington DC. I can't wrap my brain around how the "fiscally conservative" party finds so many ways to waste taxpayer money.

An excerpt from USA Today:

"Washington

Lt. Gov. Denny Heck, chair of Washington State’s Semiquincentennial Committee, said in a statement: “Our state is facing a very difficult fiscal situation, and with that in mind, given the significant costs associated with participating in the Great American State Fair, we chose to focus on supporting local efforts here in Washington state for this very important commemoration.”"

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Renee Clark @reneeclark.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

🌱This bold beauty is a hybrid tea called "Eleganza Grande Amore'. It's a bright red rose with a warm undertone. While most of my roses are planted in the ground, this one seems happy enough growing in a half whiskey barrel. #bloomscrolling #garden #Zone8b

A single red rose bloom. The rose has a unique bright red color and almost appears to have a florescent undertone. While this rose is supposed to be relatively disease resistant, there is a small bit of powdery mildew on the leaves which is likely a result of our inconsistent weather that has been rapidly transitioning from rainy low 50s F to hot high 80s/low 90s F.

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Renee Clark @reneeclark.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

🌱 Wishing everyone a happy #pride weekend! 🏳️‍🌈 This rose from my #garden is blooming bright. Its name is Poseidon. #bloomscrolling #Zone8b

A cluster of light purple roses blooming in a garden.

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Renee Clark @reneeclark.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

🌱 The map in this video didn't include Washington as having the invasive jumping worm, yet a few years ago, I found one in my WA #garden. People from other WA cities have reported finding them, too. This video explains the damage they do. If you find jumping worms, seal in a plastic bag and dispose.

youtu.be

Invasive worms are spreading across Oregon, threatening gardens and forests | Oregon Field Guide

YouTube video by Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Renee Clark @reneeclark.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Looking forward to trying some of the recipes in the 'Attainable Sustainable' book series written by Kris Bordessa and published by National Geographic. 📚 #books www.attainable-sustainable.net

Book cover of 'Attainable Sustainable, the lost art of self-reliant living' by Kris Bordessa. The image on the book cover is a collection of
fruit, veg, bread and seeds on a light blue background.

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Renee Clark @reneeclark.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

🌱 It's going to be a hot day. I stepped out my door and the scent of roses fills the air in the heat. This is what I dreamed of as I planted approx. 70 rose plants on 1/4 acre. This rose is 'Emily Bronte'. #bloomscrolling #garden #Zone8b #roses

Two creamy white many-petaled roses in front of a green leaf background. One rose is facing forward, the other is facing the sky.

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