A photo of Jason Clarke from the waist up, smiling at the camera wearing a brown corduroy sport coat and blue sweater

Hi, I’m Jason Clarke. I’m a family guy, writer, and digital strategist based in Orono, Maine. More about me →

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  • In a Cup of Tea

    A poem about looking more deeply at a cup of tea

  • Between Two Parks – and Laundry Service to Boot: Memories of College Life in Boston

    I’m looking at the large pile of laundry decorating the floor of my son’s room. In a few short months, he’ll be away at college, unbound by my wife and I nudging him to throw in a load or two now and then. I don’t want to be a helicopter parent, but sometimes I fear…

    Between Two Parks – and Laundry Service to Boot: Memories of College Life in Boston

  • Don’t just create memories — look back on them, together

    Scrolling through Instagram the other day, I noticed a friend’s photo of a photo of a jar filled with slips of paper. She and her family had spent the month of November writing down things to be thankful for, and then took turns pulling out slips of paper and talking about them together on Thanksgiving. Since I…

    Don’t just create memories — look back on them, together

  • From Hammond to Rannazzisi (and more)

    Getting tickets to see Steve Rannazzisi (he might hate this, but you likely know him as Kevin on The League) tonight got me thinking about the other comics I’ve seen perform live. Below, a list with approximate dates.

    From Hammond to Rannazzisi (and more)

  • Empathy: The Secret Ingredient in WordPress Work, Development, and Success

    Today at the first inaugural WordCamp Maine, I presented a talk with the title “Empathy: The Secret Ingredient in WordPress Development, Work, and Success.” Below, my slides, along with notes and additional info. I’d love to hear your feedback or ideas — please leave them in the comments or on Twitter! Talk: Notes: Slide 3:…

  • STLD Friday

    It’s Save The Last Dance Friday up here.

    STLD Friday

  • The “Docs”

    I made this graphic in honor of all those folders on computers full of random documents and labeled simply “Docs”. Click it to enlarge.

  • Recently on twitter.com/jgclarke

    En-route to an 'Inception' @moviedate with @HeidiDove…high hopes to be creeped out and entertained! # Tended the garden. Tomato plants are huge, all others pretty much on schedule. # Go MCS!! RT @HeidiDove: Had a great time at the @kahbattle! My bro's band Most of Us Can Stand did a badass cover of Bad Romance.…

  • Recently on twitter.com/jgclarke

    Sad but true. RT: @DrewFromTV: Just checked my intrade.com acct. I lost abt $350 on LeBron. I thought he'd stay. Never bet with your heart. # Early reviews on Rotten Tomatoes suggest that 'Inception' will be the movie of the year. Finally, seven months in, 2010! # Amazing cool breeze / Sending this haiku to…

  • Recently on twitter.com/jgclarke

    It's been a long road, but I finally got approval to open my sports-themed breakfast restaurant. The name is BATTER UP! # I love how the oil spill is completely off the front page of the news…(Borat voice)…NOT. #TheMediaisPerfect #DontCriticizetheMedia # Are we doing #ff anymore? If so, #ff @KeshaSuxx @KeshaSuxx @KeshaSuxx @KeshaSuxx @KeshaSuxx @KeshaSuxx…