Marcia Parten
@sailorparten.bsky.social
Retired Nurse Director, consultant and now ocasional case manager. I enjoy sailing and being with my husband, kids and grandkids not to mention our Yorkie, Sailor
So lucky to have an amazing distraction! If not a little nerve wracking!! Having a hard vino built onto our Amel Super Maramu. Note: the wood is temporary 🙂
January 23, 2026 at 12:51 AM
So lucky to have an amazing distraction! If not a little nerve wracking!! Having a hard vino built onto our Amel Super Maramu. Note: the wood is temporary 🙂
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I can't believe I'm posting this video - but we actually have to have a conversation about the real world implications of America going to war over Greenland.
Let me walk you through it. It doesn't turn out well for us.
Let me walk you through it. It doesn't turn out well for us.
January 11, 2026 at 2:44 AM
I can't believe I'm posting this video - but we actually have to have a conversation about the real world implications of America going to war over Greenland.
Let me walk you through it. It doesn't turn out well for us.
Let me walk you through it. It doesn't turn out well for us.
Me: What are you doing Sailor?
Sailor: Can’t you tell? I’m doing yoga!
Sailor: Can’t you tell? I’m doing yoga!
January 11, 2026 at 5:02 AM
Me: What are you doing Sailor?
Sailor: Can’t you tell? I’m doing yoga!
Sailor: Can’t you tell? I’m doing yoga!
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I know it’s #caturday but I’m obsessed with Belgian Malinois
They’re so beautiful and smart, but I feel like I wouldn’t be able to keep up with that level of energy
They’re so beautiful and smart, but I feel like I wouldn’t be able to keep up with that level of energy
December 6, 2025 at 3:13 PM
I know it’s #caturday but I’m obsessed with Belgian Malinois
They’re so beautiful and smart, but I feel like I wouldn’t be able to keep up with that level of energy
They’re so beautiful and smart, but I feel like I wouldn’t be able to keep up with that level of energy
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Walmart and McDonald’s are among the top employers of workers who rely on food stamps.
McDonald's CEO raked in $18.2M last year — over 1,000x the company's median employee pay.
Walmart's CEO pocketed $27.4M — 930x the company's median employee pay.
See the problem?
McDonald's CEO raked in $18.2M last year — over 1,000x the company's median employee pay.
Walmart's CEO pocketed $27.4M — 930x the company's median employee pay.
See the problem?
November 30, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Walmart and McDonald’s are among the top employers of workers who rely on food stamps.
McDonald's CEO raked in $18.2M last year — over 1,000x the company's median employee pay.
Walmart's CEO pocketed $27.4M — 930x the company's median employee pay.
See the problem?
McDonald's CEO raked in $18.2M last year — over 1,000x the company's median employee pay.
Walmart's CEO pocketed $27.4M — 930x the company's median employee pay.
See the problem?
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Today is World Kindness Day, "highlights the power of kindness — to others, to yourself, and to the world."
"Three things in human life are important: the first is to be kind; the second is to be kind; and the third is to be kind.” Henry James
"Three things in human life are important: the first is to be kind; the second is to be kind; and the third is to be kind.” Henry James
November 13, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Today is World Kindness Day, "highlights the power of kindness — to others, to yourself, and to the world."
"Three things in human life are important: the first is to be kind; the second is to be kind; and the third is to be kind.” Henry James
"Three things in human life are important: the first is to be kind; the second is to be kind; and the third is to be kind.” Henry James
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ICE Gestapo wasting our tax $$. POC protesters r going to b targeted cuz many in ICE r KKK! #iceout #arrestnoem
November 8, 2025 at 9:03 PM
ICE Gestapo wasting our tax $$. POC protesters r going to b targeted cuz many in ICE r KKK! #iceout #arrestnoem
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The American Federation of Government Employees filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for inserting partisan political statements into furloughed employees’ automatic out-of-office replies during the government shutdown without their consent.
democracyforward.org
October 4, 2025 at 6:03 PM
The American Federation of Government Employees filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for inserting partisan political statements into furloughed employees’ automatic out-of-office replies during the government shutdown without their consent.
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Tell me how ICE is different from the Gestapo?
“Terrible things are happening outside. Poor helpless people are being dragged out of their homes. Families are torn apart. Men, women, and children are separated. Children come home from school to find that their parents have disappeared.”
Diary of Anne Frank
January 13, 1943
Diary of Anne Frank
January 13, 1943
October 5, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Tell me how ICE is different from the Gestapo?
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Absolutely gorgeous 🇿🇦
Ndlovu Youth Choir - Bohemian Rhapsody (Official Music Video) isiZulu version
YouTube video by Ndlovu Youth Choir
youtu.be
August 31, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Absolutely gorgeous 🇿🇦
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“Blind obedience to authority is the greatest enemy of truth.”
— Albert Einstein (1879–1955)
— Albert Einstein (1879–1955)
August 30, 2025 at 2:03 PM
“Blind obedience to authority is the greatest enemy of truth.”
— Albert Einstein (1879–1955)
— Albert Einstein (1879–1955)
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this iconic advertising copywriter named Kathy Hepinstall Parks died over the weekend and I wanted to share something from her website I thought Bluesky would like
August 22, 2025 at 2:20 PM
this iconic advertising copywriter named Kathy Hepinstall Parks died over the weekend and I wanted to share something from her website I thought Bluesky would like
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4/ Just because someone is dragging a red herring doesn't mean you have to follow it.
August 14, 2025 at 3:22 AM
4/ Just because someone is dragging a red herring doesn't mean you have to follow it.
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3/ If someone is doing something that is not legal, then ok. Don't waste time with endless Mr. Expert saying it's not legal. Establish 1 time and then ask
"Why are you doing illegal things?"
or ask others
"What are you doing to ensure X complies with the law/their oath/etc."
"Why are you doing illegal things?"
or ask others
"What are you doing to ensure X complies with the law/their oath/etc."
August 14, 2025 at 3:22 AM
3/ If someone is doing something that is not legal, then ok. Don't waste time with endless Mr. Expert saying it's not legal. Establish 1 time and then ask
"Why are you doing illegal things?"
or ask others
"What are you doing to ensure X complies with the law/their oath/etc."
"Why are you doing illegal things?"
or ask others
"What are you doing to ensure X complies with the law/their oath/etc."
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2/ If they are not low (and you'd best have context for this), the questions are more like
"What's different about today? Why is today an emergency when last week was not?"
"What's different about today? Why is today an emergency when last week was not?"
August 14, 2025 at 3:22 AM
2/ If they are not low (and you'd best have context for this), the questions are more like
"What's different about today? Why is today an emergency when last week was not?"
"What's different about today? Why is today an emergency when last week was not?"
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If Donald Trump actually gave a damn about keeping DC safe, then he wouldn't be gutting gun violence prevention efforts.
August 13, 2025 at 8:52 PM
If Donald Trump actually gave a damn about keeping DC safe, then he wouldn't be gutting gun violence prevention efforts.
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It ain't going away, no it ain't going away....
August 4, 2025 at 9:46 PM
It ain't going away, no it ain't going away....
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Everyday we have opportunities, through small acts of kindness, to make a big difference in the lives of others.
When happy - Be Kind
When sad - Be Kind
When ever - Be Kind
When happy - Be Kind
When sad - Be Kind
When ever - Be Kind
August 6, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Everyday we have opportunities, through small acts of kindness, to make a big difference in the lives of others.
When happy - Be Kind
When sad - Be Kind
When ever - Be Kind
When happy - Be Kind
When sad - Be Kind
When ever - Be Kind
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2/ You can avoid defensiveness by asking questions. "You're acting like this executive order is law. Does it match with existing laws Congress passed?"
Resource 1: pbsnc.pbslearningmedia.org/collection/c...
Resource 2: www.ncsl.org/legislative-...
Resource 3: lincs.ed.gov/sites/defaul...
Resource 1: pbsnc.pbslearningmedia.org/collection/c...
Resource 2: www.ncsl.org/legislative-...
Resource 3: lincs.ed.gov/sites/defaul...
Civics and Government Resources for Grades 6-12 | PBS LearningMedia
The Civics Collection covers topics taught in middle and high school, including as part of history and civics and government curricula. Find video and interactive resources covering real-life civics t...
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August 6, 2025 at 1:19 PM
2/ You can avoid defensiveness by asking questions. "You're acting like this executive order is law. Does it match with existing laws Congress passed?"
Resource 1: pbsnc.pbslearningmedia.org/collection/c...
Resource 2: www.ncsl.org/legislative-...
Resource 3: lincs.ed.gov/sites/defaul...
Resource 1: pbsnc.pbslearningmedia.org/collection/c...
Resource 2: www.ncsl.org/legislative-...
Resource 3: lincs.ed.gov/sites/defaul...
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60 years ago today, the Voting Rights Act became law.
Now, we have an administration conducting voter suppression in real time. In Texas, Republicans are trying to gut our democracy by redrawing maps to erase 5 Democratic seats—before a single vote is cast.
(1/2)
Now, we have an administration conducting voter suppression in real time. In Texas, Republicans are trying to gut our democracy by redrawing maps to erase 5 Democratic seats—before a single vote is cast.
(1/2)
August 6, 2025 at 2:26 PM
60 years ago today, the Voting Rights Act became law.
Now, we have an administration conducting voter suppression in real time. In Texas, Republicans are trying to gut our democracy by redrawing maps to erase 5 Democratic seats—before a single vote is cast.
(1/2)
Now, we have an administration conducting voter suppression in real time. In Texas, Republicans are trying to gut our democracy by redrawing maps to erase 5 Democratic seats—before a single vote is cast.
(1/2)
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60 years ago today, the Voting Rights Act was signed into law, guaranteeing the right to vote regardless of race, gender, or economic status.
Whether it’s 1965 or 2025, we must continue to protect the principles that make our democracy work for all.
Whether it’s 1965 or 2025, we must continue to protect the principles that make our democracy work for all.
August 6, 2025 at 2:35 PM
60 years ago today, the Voting Rights Act was signed into law, guaranteeing the right to vote regardless of race, gender, or economic status.
Whether it’s 1965 or 2025, we must continue to protect the principles that make our democracy work for all.
Whether it’s 1965 or 2025, we must continue to protect the principles that make our democracy work for all.
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Sadly, there will be far too many more that are lost, along with human life
Sadly, there will be far too many more that are lost, along with human life
Edmond Bertrand (@vilniusschoolmaster)
The folks in Stilwell, OK are up in arms over this billboard - not sure if because of its truth or that they all voted for him.
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August 5, 2025 at 7:03 AM
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Sadly, there will be far too many more that are lost, along with human life
Sadly, there will be far too many more that are lost, along with human life
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happy bday writer Wendell Berry, b.1934, Port Royal, KY.
"When despair for the world grows in me
and I wake in the night at the least sound
in fear of what my life and my children’s lives may be,
I go and lie down where the wood drake
rests in his beauty on the water, and the great heron feeds...
"When despair for the world grows in me
and I wake in the night at the least sound
in fear of what my life and my children’s lives may be,
I go and lie down where the wood drake
rests in his beauty on the water, and the great heron feeds...
August 5, 2025 at 12:28 PM
happy bday writer Wendell Berry, b.1934, Port Royal, KY.
"When despair for the world grows in me
and I wake in the night at the least sound
in fear of what my life and my children’s lives may be,
I go and lie down where the wood drake
rests in his beauty on the water, and the great heron feeds...
"When despair for the world grows in me
and I wake in the night at the least sound
in fear of what my life and my children’s lives may be,
I go and lie down where the wood drake
rests in his beauty on the water, and the great heron feeds...